Do you know: I am Yuan Wenshao

Chapter 281 Housewarming Party

Not only Geng Jiechuan, but also everyone else present was shocked when they heard this.

They all heard a strong hint of beating from the official oral instructions.

No matter what everyone thought, when Zhao Ceying finished speaking, they all bowed and said they didn't dare.

Seeing that everyone had listened, Zhao Ceying felt somewhat relieved.

These words were indeed spoken by Zhao Zongquan, but it was only after he went to see his father to clarify the interests and interests that Zhao Zongquan asked him to come over and beat these people.

Zhao Ceying knew his father very well, and knowing that Yuan Wenshao sued Geng Jiechuan would definitely make him unhappy.

However, Zhao Ceying felt that Yuan Wenshao did the right thing.

If Yuan Wenshao doesn't expose this matter, others will expose it sooner or later.

Perhaps at that time, Geng Jiechuan was not just about replacing old food with new food.

However, he knew that these alone could not convince his father, so he asked people to investigate whether those people in Yuzhou had done anything illegal.

This investigation really found out a lot.

Zhao Zongquan's luck in getting the throne played a big role. Before that, Zhao Zongquan didn't even think that he could be the emperor, so he naturally didn't recruit talents.

These people in Yuzhou Qiandi were not so much won over by Zhao Zongquan's charisma as they were by their poor background and lack of ambition.

Anyone with a good family background would associate with a descendant of a clan who was not taken seriously.

Of course, these people are capable.

These people are now rich, but in fact they can only be considered rich, not rich.

Zhao Zongquan rewarded them with a lot of money, but compared with the old wealthy lords in Bianjing, their background was far inferior.

In comparison, these people in Yuzhou are like nouveau riche.

The wealthy nobles of Bianjing looked down upon these people at all, which naturally touched the sensitive nerves of this group of people in Yuzhou.

But this kind of thing can't be stated openly, so we can only compete with Bianjing Xungui.

Others have four dishes for dinner, so I have eight. Others have seven or eight maids, servants, and servants when they go out, and I have only a dozen.

But compared to this, the expenses were huge. These people had little financial resources and relied solely on rewards from Zhao Zongquan. How could they withstand such squandering.

If you don’t have money, you can only find ways to make money.

Basically, everyone dares to do some illegal things behind their backs.

Fortunately, at the beginning, everyone was relatively restrained and did not cause any big problems.

However, Zhao Ceying felt that if he continued to let it go, it would inevitably lead to catastrophe in the future.

Zhao Zongquan also thought of this and sent him to knock.

Zhao Ceying had already said everything he needed to say. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, he stood up and said, "I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

"I am injured and cannot see you off, so I can only let my dog ​​do it for me. I hope your highness will forgive me," Geng Jiechuan said.

Zhao Ceying waved his hand and said: "There is no need to send it away. You stay and talk to Uncle Dongyang and untie him. Uncle, I have something to ask you, so you can come with me."

"okay."

Shen Congxing responded, told Geng Jiechuan to take good care of himself, and then followed Zhao Ceying.

After leaving the mansion, Zhao Ceying asked Shen Congxing to ride with him and ordered the driver to drive.

"Uncle, it's been a long time since we rode in the same car and talked alone." Zhao Ceying said.

"Yes."

Shen Congxing sighed and said: "Now in Bianjing, neither this nor that is possible. You have to think about everything. It's really not as comfortable as I used to be in Yuzhou."

If it was in the past, he could marry whomever he wanted, and no one would be able to control it.

Now I still have to marry even though I don't want to.

Sometimes he wanted to go to Zhao Ceying, his nephew, for a drink and a heart-to-heart talk, but his staff told him to avoid taboos and not go out in private.

Shen Congxing felt very aggrieved.

"Uncle, it's okay to say these things to me in private. Don't say them outside." Zhao Ceying warned.

"I know that I have several staff members who are quite capable and remind me every day." Shen Congxing said.

"That's good." Zhao Ceying muttered: "I know that my uncle is unhappy with his sister who can't marry my aunt as his wife. But I can't let her do whatever she wants."

Shen Congxing frowned when he heard this and said, "What do you mean?"

Seeing that Shen Congxing seemed completely unaware, Zhao Ceying breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It seems that my uncle doesn't know that the little Zou family, together with the Zou brothers, used the names of the two cousins ​​to loan money outside."

"Is this happening?" Shen Congxing asked in surprise.

"Uncle, if I didn't have evidence, would I say nonsense?" Zhao Ceying said.

Hearing this, Shen Congxing said: "I understand what you said. I will ask her to be more careful when we get back so that she won't cause trouble."

"Uncle, I am telling you this because I hope you will order Mr. Zou to stop doing this kind of thing. If uncle is short of money, just tell me. It is better not to do things like loan sharking that ruin your reputation." Zhao Ceying said. .

Shen Congxing frowned and said, "There are many people in Bianjing who are lending money to usury. Can't I just ask her to be more careful?"

He didn't take this matter to heart at all. Although he didn't instigate it, he felt that it was a good business, so he just did it.

It’s not like there are no noble people in Bianjing who are loan sharking, so he won’t be able to do anything.

"Uncle, you placed the Zou brothers in the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. Did you know that they even brought their men to help them collect debts? If someone takes advantage of this, can you protect them? And they are still using the names of two cousins. If something goes wrong, the uncle and cousin will not be able to escape their involvement." Zhao Ceying said with a serious face.

He respected his aunt Da Zou very much.

He knows the basics and has nothing to say about how he handles people and things.

In the past, although Shen Congxing's official position was not high, the Zou family was even worse.

Shen Congxing tried to help the Zou family several times, but was blocked by the eldest Zou family.

Now that the eldest Zou family has passed away, no one can stop her. In addition, Shen Congxing feels that he owes his wife, so he treats the Zou family well.

The Zou brothers usually don't do anything serious, and they do everything if it's not serious.

Such rotten people were assigned to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.

The little Zou family clearly accepted a concubine, but except for the ostentation, the other etiquette was not inferior to that of the real wife.

There was even a decree. He had gone to see his mother for this matter.

It's a pity that Queen Shen told him that she owed it to Da Zou.

He also told him not to talk nonsense, so as not to affect his relationship with Shen Congxing. After all, he was not the prince yet and still needed Shen Congxing's help.

It was a done deal at that time, and Zhao Ceying had nothing to do.

This time I finally got the handle and tried to persuade Shen Congxing, but Shen Congxing still looked unconcerned.

"What? Is there such a thing?" Shen Congxing said in shock.

"Uncle doesn't believe it, just go back and have someone check it out." Zhao Ceying said.

"Da Lang, it's not that I don't believe you. Don't worry, I'll take care of them when I get back."

Shen Congxing naturally knew the temperament of his two brothers-in-law. The reason why he was a little shocked was because he always thought that this was Bianjing, and the two of them would know how to restrain themselves and not dare to act recklessly.

"Uncle, I don't know how many people in Bianjing are watching you, waiting for you to make a mistake. I found out what little Zou and the Zou brothers did after just a little research. It can be seen that it is not a secret. The reason why no one has revealed it , because the matter is not big enough now. If you don't care anymore, when someone finds out, it may be a death penalty. I will only say this much, let the other uncles think about it for themselves." Zhao Ceying said.

……

Yuan Wenshao learned from Gu Tingye that Zhao Ceying conveyed the official instructions and beat the ministers of Yuzhou. However, Yuan Wenshao didn't think it was of much use.

For many things, just beating is useless.

As the old saying goes, remember to eat but not to fight.

In the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang's methods of dealing with corrupt officials were the most ruthless in history.

When there was no one available, Zhu Yuanzhang simply asked the criminal officials to work in cuffs and waited until there were more people to kill him.

Even so, corrupt officials cannot be eliminated.

Although the big reason is that they have been under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty for too long, their ideology and morals have deteriorated, and the wages given by Lao Zhu are indeed low, and some people have to be greedy.

But you can still see the bad qualities of people.

The so-called warning and beating may have very limited effect.

But these are not things he should worry about.

Time passed quickly, and it came to the beginning of May unknowingly. This day was the day when Yuan Wenshao moved to his new residence.

The housewarming banquet was held at the new residence, and Yuan Wenshao returned one day early.

The new house is closer to the palace and has been given a new look after renovations. There are pavilions and buildings, green trees, flower gardens and lakes inside.

That night, Yuan Wenshao's family moved directly into the new house.

Sister Wen moved into a new courtyard with a small garden, which was so beautiful to her.

During dinner in the evening, I kept chattering about how I wanted to invite the little sisters I met from school to come over and play at home.

In the end, Hua Lan got angry and calmed down.

Naturally, it is inevitable to hold sacrifices in the middle of the night when moving house.

Wait until midnight, set up an incense table in the courtyard of the main courtyard, and lay a red cloth on it. The servants place a series of poultry such as whole pigs and chickens that have been prepared, as well as various fruits and dried fruits that are available today. In addition, there are Dozens of meat and vegetable dishes fill the incense table.

Yuan Wenshao took the lead in burning incense and worshiping, with Hua Lan on his side and Sister Wen behind him. His son was still young and could only be held by a maid, and on both sides were maids and servants.

Yuan Wenshao felt that the number of people was a little thin, so he joked: "Madam, we have to work hard. When the time of sacrifice comes, we can kneel down in this courtyard, and it will be good."

Hualan: "..."

The main courtyard is very large. She has one baby every year, and she will be dissatisfied until she dies.

"Sacrifice to the gods, what nonsense are you talking about." Hua Lan rolled her eyes at him.

Yuan Wenshao smiled bitterly and worshiped honestly.

After worshiping, they went back to their rooms to sleep.

Understand that Hualan has been busy moving these days, and will have a housewarming party tomorrow, so Yuan Wenshao didn't bother with it in the evening.

Hualan was really exhausted these days. She was talking to Yuan Wenshao about her arrangements and wanted Yuan Wenshao to help check for omissions, but she fell asleep while talking.

Yuan Wenshao didn't know whether it was because he felt uncomfortable with the bed, or because he didn't let out his anger, and had some insomnia, he didn't fall asleep until late at night.

……

Yuan Wenshao was not dead in his sleep and woke up when he heard a slight noise.

Opening his eyes drowsily, he saw Hua Lan had just gotten up and was sitting on the edge of the bed with his hands tied behind his back.

The white jade-like back was visible at a glance. Yuan Wenshao was already holding back his anger last night, and when he got up in the morning, he was very angry, so he reached out and touched it.

Hua Lan was frightened and trembled. She quickly reacted, turned around and glared at Yuan Wenshao, and said coquettishly: "I was scared to death."

"What are you doing up so early?"

Yuan Wenshao slowly moved his hand on Hua Lanfen's back and asked.

"Don't make trouble!"

Hualan held Yuan Wenshao's hand and gasped: "There is a banquet today. I have to get up early to keep an eye on it. You have to accompany the guests to the banquet today, so you should sleep a little longer now."

"sleep together."

Yuan Wenshao broke away from Hua Lan's hand, pulled open the string tied behind his back, pulled her into his arms with force, turned over and pressed him under him.

"Ah~um~"

Hua Lan exclaimed and her mouth was blocked.

Yuan Wenshao pulled away the scattered bellyband with his hands and climbed to the top bravely.

"The slave comes in to help the lady wash herself."

At this moment, the maid's voice came from outside.

Chunhua had been waiting closely for several years. When she noticed the movement inside, her face turned red and she said to the maid behind her: "Maybe the lady wants to sleep for a while, let's go down first."

Half an hour later, Hua Lan leaned in Yuan Wenshao's arms and rested for a while to regain some strength.

Seeing that the sky was getting slightly brighter outside the window, he felt angrily and pinched his waist.

"Hiss... Madam, please be gentle." Yuan Wenshao quickly begged for mercy.

He had thick skin and thick flesh, and Hua Lan didn't use any force at all, so it didn't hurt at all.

But this is also the interest between husband and wife. When you need to beg for mercy, you will naturally ask for mercy.

"You are doing such nonsense, and the maid has listened to it. You will tell me how to behave in the future." Hua Lan said angrily.

"Whoever dares to talk nonsense will just sell it." Yuan Wenshao said nonchalantly.

Hua Lan rolled her eyes at him, picked up her bellyband from the ground and put it on.

Then he called the maid to come in and help her wash up.

Yuan Wenshao lay on the bed, watching Hua Lan get dressed and wash up under the care of the maid, and sit in front of the dressing table to dress up.

Hua Lan saw Yuan Wenshao giggling through the bronze mirror and said, "Since the official can't sleep, he should get up soon. When daybreak, the mother-in-law and mother will come over to help. If the official cannot afford to pay back, then the mother-in-law should I’m talking about it.”

"Yes, I understand." Yuan Wenshao said.

……

By the time Yuan Wenshao got up, the tea and fruit seats had been set up, a stage was being built in the yard, and the theater troupe had all arrived.

Arriving at the main hall, Hua Lan was chatting with Mrs. Yuan and Mrs. Wang.

When Mrs. Yuan saw Yuan Wenshao coming in, the smile on her face dropped and she scolded: "Don't you know what day it is today? You actually slept until three o'clock in the morning!"

"My mother-in-law, everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared. Erlang has been busy with military affairs during this period and has been very tired. It doesn't matter if he takes a little more rest." Mrs. Wang said.

Mrs. Yuan wanted to teach her a few more words, but the maid came in and said that the old man, the eldest son and the eldest lady were here.

Yuan Wenshao quickly confessed and went out to greet him.

Yuan Weichang and Yuan Wenchun are family members, so they naturally come over to help entertain guests on days like this.

Not only them, but also the aunt and her sister Yuan Wenying, who had married to the Earl of Shoushan Palace, came over early.

Not long after, Sheng Changbai also came with Haishi.

As soon as the auspicious time arrived, a large group of people came to the door. Yuan Weichang and Yuan Wenshao together took off the red cloth covering the plaque.

The four gilt characters of Zhongyong Hou Mansion shine brightly in the sunlight.

After unveiling the plaque, the boy quickly lit the fuse of the firecracker.

(End of this chapter)