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Chapter 155 Changbai’s Wedding (please subscribe)

Hai Wenyuan's wife is a third-grade imperial concubine, one level higher than Hualan. In addition, the Haisheng family is about to become in-laws. Hua Lan sent Sister Wen to the Hai family, so it was natural for her to pay a visit.

"I've met Madam Xu." Hua Lan led Sister Wen in a salute.

"Hehe, you're welcome."

Mrs. Xu asked Hua Lan to sit down, glanced at Sister Wen and praised: "This is Sister Wen, she looks like you, and there is a cleverness in her eyes."

"Mrs. Xu is so complimentary. From now on, I will have to ask Madam to take care of her when she is studying in the school." Hua Lan said with a smile.

"Why are you so polite?" Mrs. Xu pretended to be displeased and said, "Then do I also want to thank you for taking care of my daughter in the future?"

Hua Lan was startled, and quickly understood what Mrs. Xu meant, and smiled: "The Hai family comes from a scholarly family, and the children are naturally well-educated. Everyone in Bianjing praises them. The second girl is knowledgeable and courteous, and my mother likes her before it's too late." , wherever you need my care."

"These are all false rumors from outside. If my Yun'er does anything inappropriate in the future, you, the elder sister, have to help and say a few good words." Madam Xu said with a smile.

After chatting for a while, Mrs. Xu asked the maid to take Sister Wen to the school.

Sister Wen was not afraid of strangers, so she followed the maid.

Xia He followed behind carrying a book box.

Hualan chatted with Mrs. Xu for a while, then said goodbye and went back.

After Hualan and his daughter left, Yuan Wenshao felt empty in his heart.

Although Sister Wen had attended Grandma Kong's small class before, only Sanlan was there at that time and she was still her elder. Even though there was some intrigue on weekdays, Sister Wen was still treated well.

Now when I go to private school, I don't know anyone. Yuan Wenshao is worried that Sister Wen will be bullied.

Seeing Hua Lan come back, he quickly asked.

Hua Lan said angrily and amusedly: "They are both girls from wealthy families, well-educated, but they are not brothers, how can they still fight?"

"That's not possible, no, I will have to teach Sister Wen how to practice martial arts later." Yuan Wenshao said.

Hualan: "..."

Girls from other families learn to make tea, burn incense, arrange flower arrangements, etc. Only their husbands would think of teaching martial arts.

Just as she was about to talk to Yuan Wenshao, a servant came in and announced that Aunt Kang was here.

Hua Lan frowned slightly: "What are you doing here, aunt?"

"I guess he's here to find me. Don't go. I'll deal with him." Yuan Wenshao said.

He probably came here because of Kang Jin's affairs.

He had promised Aunt Kang to transfer Kang Jin from the military camp, but nothing had been done until now. With Aunt Kang's temperament, it was not surprising at all to come to the door to urge him.

Yuan Wenshao came to the front hall, and Aunt Kang, who was drinking tea, quickly got up.

"Auntie, please sit down quickly." Yuan Wenshao said and came to the main seat and sat down.

Aunt Kang sat down and said with a smile, "Why don't you see Hua Lan?"

"Hua Lan feels a little uncomfortable and is taking a rest." Yuan Wenshao made a casual excuse.

"What's wrong? Have you ever seen a doctor?" Aunt Kang asked with concern.

"It's nothing. She just sent Sister Wen to Haijia Private School. It may be too hot. She just needs a rest." Yuan Wenshao said.

"This kind of thing can't be taken carelessly. It's best to see a doctor." Aunt Kang said.

Yuan Wenshao was too lazy to make excuses with her, so he nodded and asked, "I wonder if aunt is here this time?"

Aunt Kang looked around. Yuan Wenshao understood and sent the servant away.

"Erlang, you said before that you would help my brother Jin get transferred from the military camp. I wonder when it will happen?" Aunt Kang asked.

"Auntie, you also know my current situation. I need to transfer cousin Kang Jin. I could do it before, but who will betray me now?"

Yuan Wenshao's words are really not an excuse. This matter is not difficult to say, and it is not a big deal.

Although Kang Jin was in the army, he was working as a civilian and was not considered a military commander.

He was a third-grade military general before. For trivial matters like this, officials in the Ministry of Civil Affairs would somewhat show off their dignity.

Now he has been dismissed from his post, and he was demoted not long ago. In addition, he killed Uncle Qi Xiang's horse in the street, offending King Yong.

Who will give him face?

Aunt Kang's face looked a little ugly when she heard this, and said: "Erlang, you promised me, and I also got the news for you. You can't go back on your word, right?"

"Aunt, it's not like you don't know my current situation. I can't protect myself. How can I help you? Now that grandma has come to Beijing, instead of coming to me, aunt might as well go and ask grandma. If she is willing to help, then Isn't it simple?" Yuan Wenshao said.

Mrs. Wang’s disciples had many former officials. Although they had been helpful to Sheng Hong and Wang Dongyang after Mrs. Wang’s death, their friendship had been almost used up.

But transferring Kang Jin out of the military camp is not a big deal. If Mrs. Wang comes forward, someone will definitely give her face.

"It's one thing to ask for help. Favors are one thing. You have to give some gifts anyway. The Wang family has spent a lot of effort to transfer my brother to the capital. They have spent a lot of money on favors, and they don't have any spare time to help now. I'm sorry, you know the situation of the Kang family, we really can't get any money." Aunt Kang said.

"I wonder how much money is needed?"

Yuan Wenshao finally came to his senses. Aunt Kang knew that he couldn't help Kang Jin now, and the purpose of coming this time was to get money.

But he didn't care if he could spend some money to send Aunt Kang away.

"I did the math and found that it costs about 5000 taels." Aunt Kang said.

Yuan Wenshao almost laughed out loud when he heard this. He thought he was being taken advantage of.

This dynasty had developed commerce and a prosperous economy, so some inflation was inevitable, and money was not as valuable as in other dynasties.

But an ordinary family of three only needs three to forty taels of silver for food and clothing a year.

For example, in his house, not counting the expenses for welcoming guests and sending him away for a year, but only counting food and clothing, plus miscellaneous expenses such as servants' monthly payment, it would not cost more than 5000 taels of silver.

To transfer Kang Jin out of the military camp, even if no favors were needed, it would not cost more than 5000 taels.

Of course, the premise is that you can find a way to send the money out.

Yuan Wenshao wanted to say: "I am rich, not sick."

It's okay to spend some money to send Aunt Kang away, but he won't be deceived as a fool.

"Auntie, although my life is not easy now, cousin Kang Jin still calls me cousin-in-law, so naturally I have to help him a little. In this way, I will pay 1000 taels of silver, and aunt will use it first, so there is no need to rush to pay it back. "Yuan Wenshao said.

Aunt Kang: "..."

She glanced at several basins filled with ice cubes placed in the hall, which even made her feel a little cold.

I'm afraid the official family doesn't even live like this.

"Erlang, I'm afraid this little money is not enough. How about you borrow more from my aunt?"

She didn't intend to pay it back anyway, so just let it be borrowed.

"Aunt, you also know that the business of Liulice is getting worse and worse now. I was demoted and fined my salary. My family really doesn't have much money. I can only help you so much. If Auntie thinks it's too little, There’s nothing I can do.”

Yuan Wenshao was not stupid. He didn't expect Aunt Kang to pay back, and he also knew that Aunt Kang would not pay back. He was very distressed when 1000 taels was wasted, so he couldn't give more.

In the end, Aunt Kang left with 1000 taels of silver.

There was no way, no matter what she said, Yuan Wenshao would not let go.

She wanted to fall out, but if she did, the 1000 taels would be gone.The 1000 taels was enough, but she was a little unhappy because she didn't get any more benefits.

The Hai family private school did not care about meals, so Hualan went to pick up Sister Wen at noon.

Sister Wen chatted with Hua Lan all the way about the friends she had met in school, which annoyed Hua Lan very much.

When I got home, I talked to Yuan Wenshao again, but Yuan Wenshao listened patiently.

After dinner, Sister Wen was clamoring to go to school.

After being told by Hua Lan, she reluctantly went to take a nap.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was early September, and Sheng Wei came to Bianjing with his eldest son Changsong.

The eldest grandson of the second wife was getting married, so he naturally wanted to come. In addition to attending the wedding, this time he was also negotiating with the Kang family about employment.

After Aunt Kang agreed, the old lady sent someone to deliver a letter to the big house.

Based on her trust in the old lady, after receiving the letter, the old lady of Dafang asked Sheng Wei to come to Bianjing and bring a matchmaker to the Kang family to propose marriage.

The process is almost complete now, and this time I come to set a date for marriage with the Kang family.

Yuan Wenshao was also invited to accompany him, and the two families formally decided to hire him in mid-October and get married in early December.

After the decision was made, Sheng Wei sent people directly back to his hometown to have the prepared betrothal gifts shipped over.

After he planned to attend Changbai's wedding, he would not go back. He would stay in Bianjing and be employed by Changwu before going back.

As the wedding day approaches, the Sheng family becomes increasingly busy.

In fact, by this time, everything that should be prepared has been prepared, but Mrs. Wang is a little uneasy. She feels that this is wrong for a while, and that is wrong for a while.

Hua Lan was also tortured a lot, and she often complained to Yuan Wenshao when she came back, saying that she had never been so busy when she got married.

"Haha, this is naturally different. When we get married, we don't have to worry about these things." Yuan Wenshao said with a smile.

"By the way, officer, when I went to pay my respects to my grandmother today, she said that the Qi family would come to attend Changbai's wedding banquet tomorrow and come to propose marriage. Grandma wants you to accompany her," Hua Lan said.

Yuan Wenshao was startled: "Are you talking about the Duke's Palace of Qi?"

"Well, I heard that Princess Pingning is very satisfied with County Princess Jiacheng, and she often praises County Princess Jiacheng in front of others. I don't know how Young Master Qi persuaded Princess Pingning. Princess Pingning actually agreed to let him marry me. My sister is a concubine," Hua Lan said.

She didn't mean to belittle Minglan, nor was she jealous of Minglan.

I just find it a bit unbelievable that she was considered a high achiever when she married Yuan Wenshao.

After all, she is the legitimate daughter of the Sheng family and the granddaughter of Master Wang.

And Minglan is just a concubine, and their identities are very different.

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as proposing a marriage." Yuan Wenshao murmured.

"Officer, what did you say?" Hua Lan asked confusedly, not hearing clearly.

"Haha, I didn't say anything. Since grandma said it, I will go when the time comes." Yuan Wenshao said with a smile.

……

On the eighth day of September, the sun was shining brightly and the weather was much cooler.

Early in the morning, the main door of the Sheng family was opened to welcome guests from all directions.

Although the Sheng family was not well-off, Mrs. Sheng stayed in Bianjing for many years in her early years and made many close friends.

Although they are both married and have not contacted each other for several years, many people are still proud of the fact that the eldest grandson of the Sheng family is getting married.

In addition, Sheng Hong has known many people over the years. Changbai's grandfather was Mrs. Wang, and he married a girl from the Hai family.

Therefore, many people came to the wedding banquet.

Yuan Wenshao was half the master. He arrived at Sheng's house early in the morning and followed Sheng Hong to help welcome guests at the door of the house.

Mrs. Wang took Hua Lan to greet the female guests.

At this moment, the boy in charge of the roll call said loudly: "Princess Pingning has arrived with Young Master Qi."

The arrival of Princess Pingning made the noisy entrance of the mansion quiet for a while.

Then he asked without knowing it.

With the status of the Sheng family, it is impossible to invite someone like Princess Pingning.

Some people knew that Qi Heng was studying in the Sheng family and Chang Bai was a classmate, and they thought they came because of Princess Pingning.

Mrs. Wang hurriedly came forward and saluted Princess Pingning: "I met the princess, and I asked why the magpies kept calling at me this early in the morning. It turns out that there are distinguished guests coming."

She was also very surprised when Princess Pingning arrived, but it was a good thing and she didn't think much about it.

"I've met Mrs. Wang." Qi Heng saluted.

"Young Master, you're welcome." Mrs. Wang smiled.

"Congratulations, Madam Wang. I have prepared some small gifts. Madam Wang, don't dislike it." Princess Pingning said with a smile.

"It's already a great achievement for the princess to come. We've invited a theater troupe inside, and the princess has invited us inside." Mrs. Wang said with a smile.

Princess Pingning nodded and followed Mrs. Wang in.

As the princess of Pingning County, Mrs. Wang naturally has to accompany her in person.

He led Princess Pingning all the way to the backyard.

Today's wedding banquet, all the male guests are in the front yard, while the female guests are arranged in the backyard.

Some female guests who arrived early saw Princess Pingning arriving and stepped forward to salute.

Princess Pingning dealt with them one by one with a smile and followed Mrs. Wang to the main hall.

After sitting down, Princess Pingning smiled and said: "My son went to high school and now he is married to a girl from the Hai family. He is really enviable."

Mrs. Wang was very happy when she heard this, but when she thought about Qi Heng's failure, she was worried that Princess Pingning had a grudge, so she couldn't be too happy, so she said with a bitter face: "It is said that marrying a girl from a high family is not a good thing for a low family." Marry a daughter-in-law. With the Hai family’s family background and social tradition, how can I discipline this daughter-in-law in the future?”

Princess Pingning smiled and said: "You too, you want to marry a daughter-in-law from a good family, but you also want to discipline your daughter-in-law. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"

If others ridiculed her like this, Mrs. Wang would still show displeasure even if it was her son's wedding banquet today.

However, it was Princess Pingning who spoke. She could only smile and did not dare to show her face.

"By the way, my brother used to make a lot of noise when he was studying in the Sheng family. He often told me when he went back that the brothers and the girls from the Sheng family took good care of him. When I came this time, I also brought some gifts to express my gratitude. "Fan. Where are the girls? Why haven't you seen them?" Princess Pingning said with a smile.

"Haha, there are a lot of guests at the wedding banquet today. Several girls have not left the palace and it is inconvenient to show up. They are all accompanied by the old lady." Mrs. Wang said with a smile.

"If you didn't tell me, I almost forgot. I should pay a visit to the old lady when I come here." Princess Pingning said.

"Then I'll go with the princess." Mrs. Wang smiled.

"You are the mistress of the house and you are very busy today, why don't you delay?"

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Mrs. Wang smiled.

　I have been on duty during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day and have no holiday. Today is my official holiday.

　　I’ll update [-] today. Let’s go out and have some fun, haha~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)