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Chapter 985 Gu Tingye and Zhu Manniang!

"Zhongxuan, my father is quite busy with official duties. When he goes back to help tell General Liu Sheng, he says that the government appreciates his kindness!"

"Your Majesty, please stay. I am good friends with Jingchang in my residence. I just happen to go over and sit with him~"

Now that we are all here, after finishing the business, I naturally want to say hello to my friend Zhang Jingchang and have a chat over tea in his courtyard.

Being led by the steward of the Duke's Mansion, Yuan Wenshao walked behind, looking at the buildings passing by, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"It is indeed a British government!"

Not to mention the current Earl Zhongqin's Mansion, it is incomparable to this even before the house was confiscated. It is said that this was a prince's mansion in the previous dynasty, covering an area of ​​nearly 140 acres. The back garden is probably larger than the current park, and it is The first British Duke was the first to break into Bianjing City, so he was rewarded.

And I'm afraid this is what I came here for. No matter how the Yuan family declines, they still have the brand of Earl Zhongqin's Mansion in their family. They are considered a member of the Xungui circle. This group is very special.

Regardless of the differences between this family and that family, or whether they follow different factions, they are still connected. If we talk to each other for a few words, they are all relatives, and they will always talk to each other when they encounter problems.

Otherwise, if Liu Sheng had come to deliver the gift in person, he would have been able to come in and have some tea. Not to mention that the British father-in-law would not show up, and even the eldest son Zhang Jinghao would probably not come out. The reception by the chief steward of the mansion would be enough.

"Uncle, please have some tea~"

"Thank you sister-in-law!"

Zhao is Zhang Jingchang's wife. Although she is not very beautiful, she is also the legitimate daughter of an official family and her behavior is very dignified.

"The officials in my family often talk about my uncle. You guys talk first and I'll go see the kids~"

Zhang Jingchang, who was waiting for his wife to leave, had an expression of envy in his eyes, and his expression was complicated when he spoke.

He sighed with emotion: "Zhongxuan, you have really accomplished something now!"

"This has alarmed my eldest brother, the heir apparent. You know, the steward who just brought you here usually shows courtesy even to bastards like me~"

"Come on, don't look at my jokes here. This is because Liu Tongzhi once served as a soldier beside the old prince, and we only talked a few words for his sake. Otherwise, I'm a fool~"

Yuan Wenshao is very self-aware. Although he is considered a figure in Yuzhou, he is probably not even an ant in the eyes of the British prince.

This time it was also a coincidence. His identity and intention were all added up. The next time the Crown Prince greets him in person, I am afraid he will have to wait a few years when Zhao Zongquan ascends the throne and he follows him to a mixed official position.

The two chatted for a while, and then Yuan Wenshao also saw the depression in his friend's expression, and he could roughly guess why.

Wealthy families have a lot of disputes, especially those of the top tier of the British government. They don't have too many branches and branches. My husband has three sons and one daughter since he was born. I guess he can't remember it even if he is a concubine.

After all, there are so many legitimate nephews, nieces, concubines and concubines, so they are probably not as valued as some capable subordinates.

After taking a sip of tea and putting the cup down, he persuaded in a low voice: "Brother Chongguang, I don't think you have much to do even if you are an eighth-rank Privy Council member!"

"The hierarchy of seniority in Beijing is too serious. It would be better to be free and at ease in the state capital. With the help of the big tree of the Duke's Mansion, no local official should be polite!"

"You can still fight bandits when you have nothing to do. Don't think this is too small a contribution. If you accumulate a little, you can find a good job in time!"

"Alas~" Zhang Jingchang looked a little confused. He naturally knew this truth, but he just couldn't make up his mind.

When Yuan Wenshao saw this, he didn't try to dissuade him. The British Duke was a veteran of three dynasties. He had been a soldier for half his life and was now the most important pillar in the army of this dynasty. He was probably a good friend who couldn't bear to leave the Duke's palace.

Of course, this is understandable, but I'm afraid I have to think about it carefully...

The time soon came for my sister Yuan Wenying to get married, and the ten-mile red makeup was once again praised by the people of Bianjing City.

"Oh, look, this is indeed an old Earl's Mansion. Even though it suffered a lot back then, it still has such a strong foundation~"

"Well, that makes sense!" Everyone in the house was happy at this time, but Mrs. Yuan's smile was a little forced, and she held her daughter's hand tightly without letting go.

The other guests didn't quite understand what it meant, and thought they felt sorry for their daughter's departure from the court, so some close friends came over to persuade her.

"Oh, my good sister, it is a good thing that Wen Ying is getting married. Besides, she is not an outsider when she marries into the Earl of Shoushan Palace. Are you still afraid that her biological aunt will embarrass you?"

"That's right, Mrs. Yang is right, Mrs. Yuan, you can't be too sad~"

"Yes!" Mrs. Yuan nodded, forcing a smile on her face.

"Pfft~" Yuan Wenshao, who was watching from the side, almost laughed out loud.

He understands the reason. He is a partial mother and a reluctant sister. There are reasons for this, but I am afraid that he cares more about her money.

Because she had no choice in the end, she could only pay part of the dowry herself, and then take it out in the name of her eldest brother Yuan Wenchun.

Of course, Yuan Wenshao also fulfilled his promise and bought double the amount for his sister. He didn't care whether it was money or not. The main thing was that he wanted to gain some reputation and there was no problem in not being the one who took advantage of him.

You can't really see your sister embarrassed. If the dowry is shabby, my aunt's family may not look good on it either.

"Oh, sister Feng, look at you, you always cry about poverty. Look, you finally showed your true ability this time. Look at the dowry you gave Wen Ying. Now I don't even know how much I should prepare for my daughter. ~"

"Well, it's all for the sake of the children. The dowry is richer. Sister Ying has more confidence in her husband's family!"

Even though Mrs. Yuan said this, her heart was actually bleeding, because her mother's family was not a wealthy family, so the dowry was reduced by one-third.

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"Zhong Huai, don't say I'm not interesting enough. I'm here for Brother Chang's full-moon wine, and I've prepared a generous gift. My second child will be born soon. Don't pretend you don't know then!"

As he spoke, he handed over a longevity lock. It was made of pure gold and was as big as a child's fist.

After his sister Yuan Wenying got married, Yuan Wenshao did not go back to Yuzhou directly. Instead, he was invited by Gu Tingye to attend his son Chang Geer's full moon wine party.

"Zhongxuan, I can't do this..." Before Gu Tingye could politely refuse.

Zhu Manniang next to her saw the money and went over to take the golden lock in her hand.

He bowed and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Yuan. Please take a seat inside!"

"fine!"

The Zhu Manniang in front of her looks innocent, has a graceful figure, and behaves softly and weakly. At first glance, it is indeed easy to pity her.

However, Yuan Wenshao knew that she was an out-and-out ruthless person, or an extremely independent person. She was so poisonous that she refused to eat her own children. For Zhu Maniang, she was probably the most important, and she could give up everything else.

In addition to the unequal status, Yuan Wenshao never even looked at her. There were many good-looking people, but Zhu Manniang was not among them.

Only Gu Tingye, a big fool, can be fooled around. It's not that he's not smart, he just tends to fall asleep around women.

If it had been anyone else, the behavior just now in the outer room would have caused an attack on the spot, but Gu Tingye, who was in love, just gave Yuan Wenshao an apologetic look.

Mr. Yuan originally wanted to enjoy his meal in peace, but that Zhu Manniang got into trouble...

(End of this chapter)