Power to the government and the public: Qian engaged in business in ancient times

Chapter 42
Before returning to the village, Wen Qian went to eat another meal, this time at a small stall, three whole grain steamed buns, a bowl of shredded potatoes, and a sliced ​​meat with vegetables, which tasted pretty good.

I bought a few bunches of candied haws and a few catties of snacks, and as soon as I arrived at the entrance of the town, I ran into an ox cart heading back to the village.

Wen Qian handed over the money and sat down.

When I got home, the whole family was sitting in the yard sewing summer clothes, and even Wenrou, who loves to play with the fox tail, was measuring the size by himself.

Seeing the food in Wen Qian's hand, Rou Rou immediately looked at him eagerly.

As an elder, Jiang coughed, and was the first to speak: "Agan is home, are you hungry? There are cornbread in the kitchen."

Wen Qian took two bunches of candied haws, one for Wen Rou and one for Wen Yu, and took two packs of dim sum and put them in Jiang's hands, "I've eaten it, eat it when you're hungry, I'll go to the old house Look at Grandma."

Looking at the two packs of snacks and two strings of candied haws left in Wen Qian's hands, Mrs. Jiang knew that they were for the old house, and said with a smile, "Okay, you can go!"

Wen Qian saw that everyone had no opinion on her taking things to the old house, a flash of admiration flashed in her eyes, but at the same time she became suspicious. She didn't understand why Hot Spring Gui's last words were mistrusted to her!

She really didn't find anything wrong with Jiang Shi.

After arriving at the old house, Wen Qian gave two bunches of candied haws to sisters Wen Qiu and Wen Dong who were chopping pigweed, and two packs of snacks to Granny Wen.

The second aunt Liu was cleaning the pigsty, and the eldest aunt followed the men up the mountain to dig pepper saplings.

After Mrs. Wen poured Wen Qian a cup of hot tea, she continued to sit on the shoulder straps on the woven bamboo baskets in the main room.

Wen Qian looked at Wen Qiu and Wen Dong who were chopping pigweed, and found that there was a glint of envy in their eyes.

As a bystander, she understands the patriarchy of rural people very well.

The two whispered to each other while working, and Wen Qian, who had a good ear and eyesight, heard Wen Qiu and Wen Dong say: "Why do we help the family with the most work and eat the worst food, but we don't like it? Dad will say nice things." If we don't, let us please Mother and Grandma, but Mother will only call us a girl's film, and Grandma will only say that Mother is not up to date!"

Wen Dong snorted coldly and muttered: "Isn't it because we are not boys but girls, so father dare not fight against mother, and can only make us please mother."

Wen Qian's eyes flashed with a faint smile, and she looked at Wen Dong who was chopping pigweed with her head down. It was clean and neat, even in thickness, and her speed was not bad. I didn't expect her to be able to balance the dual tasks!
Wen Qiu and Wen Dong expected that they and Mrs. Wen couldn't hear the murmurs between them clearly, so they talked and laughed so much, and even got involved in gossip.

Wen Qiu said again: "The girl from the Ma family in the village heard that she had worshiped a doctor as her teacher, and she took the whole family to pluck the herbs on the mountain. She is really smart. Not only can she please her parents, but she can also become a female doctor. If you have a good skill, you can marry a good man in the future."

"Actually, being a female doctor is not as simple as it looks on the surface. She is someone who has studied medicine since she was a child. I'm afraid the girl from the Ma family can't learn it at all!" Wen Dong twitched the corners of his mouth in disdain, and secretly said to Wen Qiu.

Wen Qian was clear in her heart, and whenever there was something new in the village, it would be like a bird with wings, and all kinds of words would come to talk about it.

Wen Qian, who lost interest, directly told Mrs. Wen that she had to leave beforehand. Her time was precious, and she had to go to the foot of Bashan Mountain to meet Humen and Duobao!

……

On the official road, a luxurious carriage slowly drove into Anle Town.

In the compartment sat a man in a luxurious dress, accompanied by two beauties.

One of the glamorous women leaned against the man in Chinese clothes disheveledly, and said worriedly: "My lord, we finally left Anle Town and rushed to Xuancheng, why did we come back today? Your lord is waiting for you in Siyang City." Go back and hold the coronation ceremony, and now you..."

The man in Chinese clothes turned his eyes cold, looked at the beauty in front of him displeased, stretched out his hand and squeezed her hard: "Shut up, I don't need you to teach me how to behave in this world, if there is another time, don't use your tongue!" Already!"

Hearing this, the beautiful woman's face turned pale, and she shrank her body in fright, wanting to cry without tears.

"Oh, I said Miss Qiangwei, the crown prince has only doted on you for a few days, and you have started pampering and pampering you. You have to ask the crown prince how to behave. Are you eating the heart of a bear? Get out of here !"

Another delicate and lovely woman with a round face pushed away the glamorous woman, moved her body lightly, and sat on the man in the Chinese dress by herself, picked up the pastry on the small square table and fed it to his mouth: "My lord! , don't be angry, let Xiulan serve you."

The man in Chinese clothes smiled slightly, and looked at Xiulan, a close-knit maid who was knowledgeable and interesting, with satisfaction: "Okay."

Suddenly, the carriage stopped in front of the gate of Chen Mansion, and a bright yellow boot stepped out of the carriage.

The man in Chinese clothes looked up at the plaque, followed by Xiulan and Qiangwei, and the three of them went up the steps. Just as Xiulan was about to knock on the door, the door opened from the inside.

The young man in brocade clothes who came out looked at a man and two women in front of him, especially the one in the middle who was in the same grade as himself, but wearing a white jade crown inlaid with gold, fine silk and satin material inlaid with gold trim, gold silk jade belt with emerald jade, and it was hidden under the pendulum, Gold silk embroidered snake spit pearls and bright pattern yellow boots with bare horns.

Young Master Jinyi's eyes lit up, he was either rich or expensive, very rich!
Thinking about this, he turned around and ran: "Father, father, there is a distinguished guest here!"

Seeing this, Xiulan's beautiful eyes flashed a trace of disdain: "My lord, I need to report..."

The man in fine clothes frowned, shook his head and said: "No need, we just go in with the young master of the Chen residence, I'm afraid Mr. Chen has already come out."

As soon as the three of them entered the mansion, they saw an old man and a young man walking not far ahead.

"Zhier, where is the honored guest?" The middle-aged man Chen Yuan asked his only son Chen Zhi beside him as he walked outside.

The entire Anle Town, except for the county magistrate.

He couldn't think of who the honored guest his son mentioned would be?

"Father, look! That's the distinguished guest." Chen Zhi stretched out the paper fan in his hand and pointed forward, his eyes full of interest.

It's been a long time since any dignitary patronized his house, if I can coax this noble young man to go to the gambling house, wouldn't I be able to escape my father's punishment, and by the way, I'd be able to enjoy a few games.

Think about it, really excited.

Raising his head, Chen Zhi's smile froze on his lips when he heard his father's words.

"I have met the son of Prince Anyang, forgive me for being incapable of teaching my son, and I have lost my manners!" Seeing Chen Yuanwai, he quickly stepped forward and saluted.

Chen Zhi was blasted to the point where he was scorched, but he never expected that the noble son from his family was actually the eldest son of King Anyang, Chu Qin, the eldest son of Chu, this status is really precious!
"Zhi'er, you haven't saluted and greeted the crown prince yet!" Member Chen gave him a stare, something embarrassing.

After being so drunk, Chen Zhi immediately came to his senses, came to Chu Qin at the fastest speed, kowtowed and saluted, "Chen Zhi kowtows to see the son, the son is in good health!"

"My lord, please enter the living room for tea..."

Chu Qin raised his hand, signaling Chen to stop talking, raised his eyes slightly, and stared at Chen Zhi, who was full of playfulness, "Wai Li, next, I need Mr. Chen's help. If it's done, there will be a reward!"

"Hey!" Chen Zhi smiled flatteringly: "I understand, please tell me, my son."

Chu Qin frowned, and said to the close maid beside him, "Qiangwei, open the scroll and let Mr. Chen have a look. Do you know the person in the painting?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Qiangwei hurriedly replied, took out a piece of folded rice paper from her bosom and slowly opened it, "Young Master Chen, please take a look!"

Chen Zhi's eyes lit up, and he said indignantly, "It's him, the poor scholar who caused me to lose money!"

"Huh!" Member Chen looked at the person in the painting unexpectedly, and asked in surprise, "Isn't this a scholar from Wenjia Village, Wen Gan?"

"Oh?" Chu Qin's brows and eyes eased: "Mr. Chen also knows this person?"

Chen Yuanwai nodded: "If you come back to the son, we know each other. The two families almost became relatives by marriage. It's a pity that Wen Gan is a proud scholar, and he doesn't want to marry his sister to my son to fill in the house."

"It's good to know each other. The [-]th day of next month will be me and the crown ceremony. Please, Mr. Chen, send this invitation card to this person." Chu Qin signaled Xiulan to hand over the two gold-rimmed invitations to Chen. The member said: "At that time, member Chen can also bring his family with him."

"Thank you, sir." Member Chen bowed his head and took the invitation with both hands.

Chu Qin glanced at Chen Yuanwai with satisfaction, and ordered: "Let's go."

Turning around, strode out of the Chen residence.

(End of this chapter)