Old things in Nancheng

A group of stewards gathered in the flower hall again, and a group of servants also stood outside the second gate. At this time, the news that Wang Zimo was coming back had spread throughout the other courtyard, and everyone's faces were filled with joy.

Lin Zhilan is capable, but this world is still a patriarchal society, and men and women are completely different things.The people of Xingyuan Mansion knew Wang Zimo's skills, and the people of Yanguan County heard a lot from the people of Xingyuan Mansion, what to dominate the prison camp, play around in the business circle of Xingyuan Mansion, make friends with high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and get along with senior officials. The generals call themselves brothers, and those deeds told by the people of Xingyuan Mansion are simply legends.

From the top to the bottom of the other courtyard, everyone is happy that Prince Mo can come back. With such a capable master, their good days are just around the corner.However, there are also many people, especially those in charge, who are slightly worried besides joy.The upper-level leadership is about to change, and how to maintain the vested interests needs to be considered.

"Should the clouds open to see the moon, my lady has finally arrived." The butler was the first to congratulate.

"Yeah, we're going to be proud soon, and wait for the officials to come back and see who dares to bully us." Obviously, without the male master's family business, it is not so smooth sailing.

"It's vulgar to talk about these external things. The young master returned safely, reunited with his wife and his family, and shared a family relationship. This is a blessing that money can't buy." Although it was not obvious on the surface, Xingyuan Mansion The faction with Yanguan County is still distinct.

Chattering, a group of people scrambled to express their loyalty to Lin Zhilan. Lin Zhilan watched the performance with a smile. Because she was in a good mood, she didn't reprimand, and for some reason, she suddenly felt that the ancient emperor in the court was probably the situation she was in now.

Seeing that the fire was almost ready, Lin Zhilan raised her hand, and the crowd immediately shut their mouths like trained police dogs. Lin Zhilan was very satisfied with her level of rule, and said, "My husband has been away for a long time, and this time I came back safely. Congratulations, this matter of receiving the wind has to be done."

"My lady is right. The second young master is the young master of our Wang family. How can he be silent when he returns home in trouble? The young one has already drawn up a draft. Please have a look at it." What is a housekeeper and what is work efficiency? When Lin Zhilan was weeping with joy, the butler played super-level and wrote a charter with a pen.

"The housekeeper has a heart."

Lin Zhilan nodded with satisfaction, and took a look at the post. From the renovation of the mansion, to the arrangement of flowers and lanterns, to Wang Zimo's clothes, the carriage for transportation, and the stage for picking up people at the pier, lion dance, staffing, and guest invitations , One by one, I thought about it thoroughly.

"Miss, I don't know what the second young master likes to eat, his dressing habits, and his relatives and friends outside. Please correct these things."

There are indeed many things that need to be revised. It's not that the housekeeper is not dedicated, but that the housekeeper doesn't know Wang Zimo well.Everything else is easy to say, but what Wang Zimo cares most about is eating.Fish, shrimp and crab are big loves, and they also like to drink light sweet and bitter tea and read miscellaneous books. Wang Zimo is not particular about his clothes, but Wang Zimo likes to see Lin Zhilan in beautiful clothes.

These things cannot be settled in a day or two. After discussing with a group of stewards, Lin Zhilan drew up a note for the time being, sent people to the market to buy, and asked the steward to find some new clothes, exquisite tailors, rare antiques , the new script, and the scheduled theater troupe, etc., there are many things, and they will be assigned according to the routine.

Wang's other courtyard began to get busy in full swing. Among them, the shopkeepers near Yanguan County all came back, and those farther away also wrote letters, congratulating Prince Mo Neng on his safe return.

The Wang family was beaming, but one person had a long face.

In the main store, Wang Xingen reprimanded whoever he caught, and the people below would be fined if they made a small mistake, which caused panic and complaints.

"Treasurer Zhang, shopkeeper Wang has been very tempered these days. If this continues, the people below will probably run away."

Zhao Liu got a small manager based on his seniority. He was very dissatisfied with Wang Xingen's recent performance. Although the two had worked together for a long time, their status was different. Zhao Liu was not qualified to accuse Wang Xingen face to face.

"It's just a ghost, it's okay. I sent a letter home again, saying that I have arrived in Yangzhou. If you bear with me, after I come back, I think everyone's errands have to be moved." After getting along, Zhang Fang felt that Zhao Liu is a man of duty, he works hard and doesn't talk too much, so he let him know.

Zhao Liu couldn't help but change his face when he heard the words, and asked worriedly: "What does shopkeeper Zhang mean..."

"What do I mean? Hehe, I'm not the one who makes the decisions. In our big family, only the young master is the one who really decides! Regardless of the young master's age, even my father can't match the way in the business world. Fine, who can hide it from her."

Zhang Bucai is very convinced of Wang Zimo. Putting it on Zhang Fang's side, he became a worshiper. Hearing the truth has his own priority, and he has a specialization in art. Regardless of other things, in business and on the books, Zhang Fang knows that he may be in this life. They couldn't keep up with Wang Zimo.

After Zhao Liu got the letter, he went to appease everyone anxiously, but when he looked at Wang Xingen again, his eyes changed.There is no impenetrable wall in this world. Many things have long been known, so let’s not talk about it. Some are afraid of getting into trouble, some are unworthy of sin, some are in the same boat, and some have no place to say it. He has his own thoughts, but in the eyes of that person, he thinks that he is impeccable in his actions. He is really clever but is mistaken by his cleverness.

Wang Zimo's second letter gave everyone reassurance, and the momentum of preparations increased. It was Lin Zhilan who did not expect to order, and the servants also voluntarily took care of it. When they turned around and reported it, Wang Zimo must have something to do when he comes back. Big reward.

On this day, the door of the other courtyard was knocked open, and a gray-haired old man came.Although the old man is old, he can be seen as an upper-class man at a glance. He is dressed meticulously and his back is a little bowed, but his eyes are very bright. He followed many people to drive the car. Wang Cheng saw it, what a guy, a full eight cars of courtesy .

"Old man, who are you looking for?" Wang Cheng bowed and asked politely.

"Tell Wang Shun to come out." The old man said lightly.

Wang Shun?housekeeper!Call the housekeeper by his name, who is this old man!

"Also invite the old man to drink tea at the concierge, and the young ones will go and report."

The gatekeeper of a big family is called the concierge. The reason is that there is a concierge at the gate, which is the reception room for later generations. It is specially used to receive some distinguished and unfamiliar guests. Lead to serve tea as soon as you enter the hall.

Seeing the eight carts of gifts, Wang Cheng brought a bowl of herbal tea to the somewhat proud old man, and then went to look for the butler Wang Shun.

Wang Shun was puzzled by Wang Cheng's message. Since the other party asked for help, he would have to meet for a while in his busy schedule. After all, there are too few guests in this other hospital, and receiving someone is just a chat to relieve boredom.

But when Wang Shun saw the old man, the expression on his face immediately became humble and respectful, he stepped on small steps and bowed his waist, and before he reached the old man, he yelled: "Father, it's hot, why are you here?" If you have something to do, just call your son over there."

"I obeyed the second master's order to deliver some things to the second young master and the lady, and you ask someone to drive the car outside."

"Yo, the second master really loves the second young master. Things have come here before he comes back." Wang Shun couldn't help clicking his tongue when he saw the eight carts and looked at the gift list.

"When you were asked to come here at the beginning, you were still reluctant. What, are you confused?" The old man raised his head 45 degrees, not afraid of the scorching sun blinking his eyes.

"Father, it's all about the Year of the Monkey, you still remember it." Wang Shun flattered his face, "Father, you are the big housekeeper of the Wang family, comparable to half the master, what you said How can there be any mistakes. This place is very nice and clean, and you don’t have to fight all day long, but the lady is so powerful, it’s not easy to do the job.”

At that time, Lin Zhilan was left behind, and Wang Shun actually found his father, Wang Fu, and wanted to be transferred back to Wangjiazhuang, but Wang Fu sent him back.Since his father was unreliable, Wang Shun could only behave with his tail between his legs. Thinking about him as the son of the big housekeeper, he was similar to the young masters since childhood. Now it is not easy to be so cautious and cautious.

"How powerful is the lady? How can she be so powerful as a woman? Is her reputation gone? Do you know that the young second young master who is about to come back is a powerful person. This royal family has evil spirits. You have to fight, you just do your best to serve the master here, and you don't care about other things. The second young master is gone, and the second bedroom's family business can only be given to the second young master. With her methods, you will be decent in the future, I'm afraid Even my father can't compare to it."

Wang Fu is Wang Qinian's most loyal confidant. There are many things that outsiders don't know, but he knows everything well. The more he knows, the more accurate his judgment will be. Coupled with his decades of experience in errands, Wang Shun's words to Wang Fu are natural. It is obedience.Although Wang Shun didn't have much respect for that "notorious" illegitimate child, he had tried Lin Zhilan's tricks, and now that his father took special care of him, how could he not understand his future direction.

Attracted Wang Fu into the inner hall for the second time, Wang Fu did not pretend to be a veteran, and saluted Lin Zhilan as a servant, Lin Zhilan avoided sideways, stepped forward to help Wang Fu up, and said gently: "The housekeeper is a concubine of Zhesha. gone."

"My lady is serious. Although the second young master has not entered the ancestral hall to record his name, he is still a descendant of the Wang family. The old man is a servant of the Wang family, and he should pay respects."

Wang Fu wanted to pray again, Lin Zhilan hurriedly said: "Housekeeper, quickly help your father up and sit down."

Seeing Wang Fu's behavior, Wang Shun knew that he had to be determined to follow Wang Zimo and Lin Zhilan this time. He helped Wang Fu to sit down, bowed to himself and said, "Thank you for your compassion, but there is a difference between honor and inferiority. I, a son, saluted my wife in place of my father."

Lin Zhilan made people serve sour plum soup, and then turned everyone away. After Wang Fu had recovered his breath, she asked, "It's a hot day, why did the second master ask the butler to go on an errand?"

"Young lady is so shrewd, how can you be sloppy with this old man?" Wang Fu stroked his sparse beard and said, "The second master knows that the second young master has been wronged outside, and he loves his son. No, let this old man come here." Look, if there is something missing in the other courtyard, this old man can make it up."

"Husband comes from a farming family. As long as she has enough to eat, she will be sure. The second master loves her so much, and my husband may not be able to bear it." Lin Zhilan said with a light smile.

"There is a saying that is one moment, and another moment. When the second young master comes back, the second master will arrange to recognize the ancestors and return to the clan. At that time, he will be famous and have a share, and his name is justified. He is a dignified son of the royal family and the heir of the second house. How can he be compared with a farmer?" Lin Zhilan has always been. Declining Wang Qinian's help, Wang Fu was dissatisfied in his heart. Such unfamiliarity showed that Lin Zhilan did not agree with the Wang family.

"The chief steward's words are wrong. The matter of recognizing the ancestors and returning to the clan should be discussed by the second master and the husband."

"The old man came here this time to send a message to his wife. After the second young master returns, he will invite her to Wangjiazhuang. The second master wants to see her."

"The husband can come back safely, thanks to the second master sending someone to take care of him. The slave family will tell the husband and come to thank you."

The two have different positions, and the words are unavoidable, but they both point to the end, because they know that what they say doesn't count.