The noble lady who wears books has to fight monsters and upgrade

Yuanqian frowned slightly. He used to be a failed candidate, but later he gave up the imperial examination because he didn't want to be an official.

Yuanqian began to devote himself to doing some learning, teaching a few students, adding some ancestral property, and following his clan relatives to invest in some businesses for some dividends.

However, that year, Yuanqian's father and mother were seriously ill one after another. Yuanqian sold his property without hesitation to treat his parents, but his parents' condition did not improve significantly.

Come on, someone suggested that he go to the capital to see the imperial doctor. However, he is a grassroots person, let alone go to the capital thousands of miles away, the physical condition of his parents may not be able to withstand the long journey.

Even if he is in the capital now, how can he invite the imperial physician?I'm afraid I won't even be able to see the imperial doctor's face!
Not to mention that he is already heavily in debt at the moment.

At this time, He Zhi, the father-in-law of the second prince, helped Yuan Qian tide over the difficulties under the suggestion of others, not only repaying his debts for him, but also redeeming the real estate and shops he sold as gifts.

At the same time, they paid a lot of money to hire an imperial physician who returned from old age to treat Yuan Qian's parents. After all, the old imperial physician was superb in medical skills, and Yuan Qian's parents' condition improved quickly.

Subsequent medical consultations still cost a lot of money, and He Zhi continued to support him.

Unrewarded for no merit, Yuan Qian felt uneasy, and when his parents were in stable condition, he went to see He Zhi, not only to thank him in person, but also to ask why he was so generous to him!

After all, when I was heavily in debt, I avoided meeting my close relatives!
He Zhi didn't see him, but asked the housekeeper to tell him that he was required to devote himself to researching strategies in the next year, specifically, to help the He family improve their status and keep their wealth forever.

This is a brand new topic for Yuan Qian, but Yuan Qian is a person who sticks to promises.

After thinking about it, the He family has already ranked among the top five in Jiangnan's wealth. Of course, they have rich experience in how to do business. If someone sneezes, you can learn it for a few years!

Finally, Yuanqian decided that the way to maintain wealth forever is to be blessed with power!
For more than a year after Yuanqian, he entered the capital in disguise, and wandered around in restaurants, teahouses, brothels, theaters, gambling houses and other places.

Sometimes, he is a son of a rich family, and he will talk nonsense with literati, bookkeepers, small officials and yamen servants.

Sometimes, he was just a young man who came to the capital to join his relatives and came out to find work. He sifted tea and poured wine, washed and washed, and carried firewood for a fire.

Sometimes, a small businessman...

After more than a year of experience, Yuanqian has figured out the power structure of the dynasty.And he also learned many unknown secrets through the rumors in the market, true and false.

"Marry the second prince" is a big move designed by Yuanqian He's family!
But the first step of this big move is in the capital.

At that time, the second prince had reached the age of marriage.

Because the crown prince had just disappeared and the queen was ill, the entire harem was taken care of by Concubine Shangguan Shu and Concubine Han De.

The two of them knew very well that this was excessive, so they didn't dare to have any ambitions, just follow the rules.

The second prince was not born to the two of them, and they didn't have a deep relationship in daily life. In addition, the second prince was not very popular with the emperor and empress. The queen mother and Concubine Lu treated the second prince very plainly.So it's just going with the flow.

At this time, the second prince's position as his future wife is also very clear. At this time, if he chooses a woman from a high-ranking family, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the emperor.

Because at that time, many people in Beijing were secretly thinking about this idea.They felt that the prince was already in danger, so the second prince was the eldest son worthy of the name.

Although the second prince's mother and concubine were not of high background, but the second prince is now the eldest son of the emperor, his status is naturally different from what it used to be. The prince moved closer.

For example, Ning Guogong and Yi Guogong began to express their desire to marry their daughters to the second prince.

Ning Guogong and Yi Guogong do not hold military power. Although they are the founder of the country and are of the same rank as Li Guogong and Qin Guogong, their nephews have far less power in the court than the other three. Marriage to the royal family is not abrupt, and it is logical that they have equal identities.

However, the second prince knew that at this moment, he must not make his father jealous, and he could not give the ministers the truth, so he took the initiative to say to the emperor,

"Father, since I was a child, my mother and concubine were of low status, and my grandfather's family was from a mediocre family. For so many years, although my son's life is not tight, it is really tight. Compared with my elder brother and younger brothers, my son He has little talent and little learning, and he has no ambitions. Now, the minister only wants to use the financial resources of the Yue family to live a relatively prosperous life. I also hope that the father will make it happen!"

In fact, the emperor is also very embarrassed at this moment, this is his first son to start discussing marriage, if it is too hasty, what is the face of the royal family?
However, if we treat it with caution and choose a noble daughter for him, those ministers are afraid that they will be ready to move!
The second prince's future Yue family might have to jump around and help the second prince become the prince first!
Now, wouldn't the peace that had just been achieved in the court be broken again?

However, the second prince brought it up himself, I love money, I like a lot of money!I don't care about status!

That would be different!

So, the emperor scolded the second prince with "grievance", and then let Shangguan Shu and Concubine Han De choose a rich father-in-law for the second prince!
The emperor's original words were,

"Don't you like money? Don't you think that the amount given to you by the royal family is not enough for you to squander? Don't you think that money can conjure gods, and money can make ghosts turn mills? Well, I will give you one of the best rich men as your father-in-law ! See if his money can smash you to death!"

But in fact, Yuanqian knew that the second prince made this choice because of his operation.

The second prince was actually very hesitant before choosing a concubine. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, he paid attention to status, and the status of scholars, farmers, businessmen, and merchants was the lowest.

Not to mention the prince, the eldest son, the noble son of a first-rank and second-rank official family, even an ordinary official son, or even some merchants, but a man with fame, or even a man without much fame, if you can compete with Gao Household women get married, few people are willing to marry merchant women.

Especially the second prince is a grandson of the phoenix and a dragon!He is still the "eldest son of the emperor"!
If the marriage is discussed normally, if the crown prince is still alive, it will be extremely difficult for the second prince to marry the daughters of Ning Guogong and Yi Guogong.

But if it's like the lady of Huai'an Houfu, or the daughter of Shangshu Shilang's family, it's easy to achieve.

However, the second prince was very depressed at that time. Some people suggested to take this opportunity to cling to the Duke's family, while others advised him not to arouse the suspicion of the emperor, so that the future will be long.

Occasionally, the depression cannot be relieved, the second prince will dress up as an ordinary scholar, and bring two entourages to restaurants or theaters to relieve boredom.

At this time, Yuan Qian, who has been staring at the second prince, would find someone to come up to him, pretend to chat unintentionally, and through some stories, subtly help him analyze the pros and cons of marrying a merchant girl.

After all, the second prince has not been involved in the world deeply. As an unfavored prince himself, he pretended to go out casually, and "coincidentally" met someone who mentioned this matter. The second prince has nothing to doubt.

In addition, Yuanqian knew that if he wanted to impress the heart of the second prince, he could not preach in general.

A drunken man muttered in a bleary-eyed way,

"They look down on merchants! That's because they are blind! Without Lu Buwei's business money, how could that Zi Chu impress Mrs. Huayang! Without Mrs. Huayang's support, he can become the king of Qin? Dreaming!"

Another reassured,

"Brother Lu, Mo Qi, most people in the world are saying what they say, but they don't know what they say. Everyone despises merchants, but they don't know that from officials to people, food, clothing, drinking, and use, which one can leave The hard work of merchants?"

The drunk man laughed and said,
"That's right! That time, after the heavy rain in Qianzhou, the city wall collapsed, and the court's rescue was delayed. My parents and officials borrowed 7 taels of silver from my brother and me, and paid for the repair of the city wall in advance, so that the progress of the project was not delayed. Not long after, the nearby bandits heard that the city wall was damaged and wanted to take advantage of the fire to rob them. As a result, they were firmly blocked outside the city. When they met the imperial army escorting supplies, they cooperated with each other and came to a spoonful! Master Qianzhou was promoted because of this officer!"

Someone praised,

"Brother Lu is so righteous! Brother Lu sent charcoal in the snow, benefiting the villagers, and his merits are immeasurable!"

The second prince was deeply shocked!
It's nice to have money!

In the end, the second prince's determination was strengthened.

The color of Yuan Qian's eyes seldom changes, the second prince is used to it, he trusts Yuan Qian, even if there are disagreements sometimes, it doesn't hurt.

"Sir, regarding this imperial examination, how do you think the father will deal with the fifth younger brother?" The second prince's tone was very respectful.

Yuanqian's face was calm, without much disturbance,
"Nothing, the fifth prince is only assisting, not to mention, there is also the protection of the concubine Xian."

The second prince lowered his eyes, after going through such a lot of trouble, can't he move him at all?

Yuan Qian continued,
"Your Highness, don't worry. Even if you can't help yourself, you won't be entrusted with important tasks for the time being. In this way, the wind direction will change, which is also beneficial to you. Besides——"

Yuan Qian paused, seeing that the second prince raised his eyes to look at him, not at all displeased, knowing that he had calmed down, so he said,
"This matter was handed over to Dali Temple. Shizi Huan had a good relationship with the fifth prince when he was young. Now, let's point the line of the Chen family brothers to Chen Guogong. The king of Guangning County and the king of Jiangxia County will fight Chen Guogong along this line. One time!"

The second prince smiled faintly when he heard the words,
"Chen Zhuoxin, I've been comfortable for too long! I should find something for him!"

You can't write two Chen in one stroke!With a little effort, someone will contact you by yourself!It's not my fault!
Yuan smiled slightly,

"Your Highness is wise, but what are your plans for Miss Ji's family?"

The second prince withdrew his smile and looked disdainful,
"Concubine Jiao Xian, Hong Peiju, including Chen Zhuoxin, and Mrs. Li Guogong's eldest son, as well as those from the Juqu family, all want to be empty-handed white wolves. If they don't give anything, they will be grateful! This palace hates this kind of thing the most. A self-righteous fool!"

"What does your Highness mean?"

The second prince was calm and calm, but the bottom of his eyes was deep, and his eyes fell on Yuanqian,

"This palace will give her a pleasant surprise! Let her be used by this palace wholeheartedly!"