Lady Wan Guan

Chapter 6 Passing the Message

When Mrs. Song Yao heard that Jiang Wan Ning was going to Su Ji Silk and Satin Shop, her heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Jiang Wan Ning was passing on the news that Song Yu wanted to harm her under the guise of buying winter clothes?

Couldn't the softness and affection she showed these days were all an illusion?

On second thought, Jiang Wan Ning didn't know about the poisoning.

"The eldest lady not only asked Grandma Wang to accompany her, but also called the Fifth Niang. She said that she asked the Fifth Niang to pick out some good materials to make new clothes to wear at the birthday banquet." Aunt Cui said: "Madam, if you want to know Madam, are you serious about letting go of your grudges? This is an opportunity."

Mrs. Song Yao nodded: "It doesn't matter if she really said anything to Shopkeeper Yang of the Satin Shop. We insist that it's just a quarrel between a young couple. Ask Qing'e to keep an eye on her."

The next day, Jiang Wanning and Wu Niang saw Song Yu waiting beside the carriage as soon as they went out.

"Brother, what are you doing here?" Wu Niang asked.

Song Yu stepped forward with a smile: "I heard that you are going to a silk and satin shop. I have nothing to do today, so I just go shopping with you."

An almost undetectable sneer curled up at the corners of Jiang Wan Ning's lips. Song Yu must be following her to monitor her!
Wu Niang ordered her servants to prepare another carriage.

Song Yu quickly stopped him: "No, I've prepared a horse."

He didn't want to ride in the same car with Jiang Wan Ning. If Zi Yin knew about it, Zi Yin would make trouble again.

Song Yu looked at Jiang Wan Ning, unable to see her expression clearly through the curtain.

But you don't have to think about it to know that she must be disappointed and want him to ride with her in the car.

Jiangji Silk Satin Shop is located on the bustling Changle Street.

Yang Xu, the shopkeeper, and Wen Liu, the accountant.

After the two arranged a marriage between the Su and Song families, they were sent to Jiangcheng to buy property, open a silk and satin shop, and help the young lady take care of the dowry.

In fact, the young lady is kind-hearted but weak-tempered, and Ningchuan is thousands of miles away from Jiangcheng. If the young lady encounters any difficulties, her family will be beyond their reach, so the boss can only help her in this way.

But after they got married, they only saw the young lady in the first three months. After that, every time they came to see her, they were declined by the Song family for various reasons. Either she had a cold or cold. The lady is meeting guests.

And every time it was Qing'e who came to send them away. It was said that Qing'e was the most capable and calm person around the young lady, so they should believe that Qing'e was the one.But I can't see the little lady all the time, and I feel uneasy.

The two of them were drinking tea in the backyard of the shop, planning to go to the Song family again at the end of this month to meet the young lady no matter what.

As a result, the waiter Xiao Pan ran over excitedly: "Shopkeeper, Mr. Wen, the little lady is here."

The two were stunned for a moment, then hurriedly went out to greet him.

"Uncle, my lady..." When they saw Song Yu coming, they suppressed their excitement and presented gifts to Song Yu first and then to their own lady.

Jiang Wanning said calmly: "Shopkeeper Yang, the Song family wants to make winter clothes. You have asked Grandma Wang to choose the materials. In addition, my mother-in-law is celebrating her birthday at the end of this month and the family wants to buy new clothes. Can you recommend one or two."

Such an indifferent tone, and the unfamiliar title of "Shopkeeper Yang", a businesslike look...

Yang Xu felt a basin of cold water pouring down his head, and his heart felt cold.

Ah Ning used to call him Uncle Yang, she was very close to him, and she always acted coquettishly with him.

All right!Ah Ning is already a wife, so she should be more cautious.

Yang Xu raised a smile: "Xiao Pan, take Grandma Wang to pick out the ingredients."

It was Song Yu's first time here, and he couldn't help but look around the shop. It had five large bays, and the shelves were filled with all kinds of fabrics, including silks and satins.

I heard that some expensive ingredients can only be purchased here in Jiang City.

The Jiang family's financial strength is evident.

"Uncle, what ingredients do you want?" Yang Xu asked.

Song Yu looked away when he heard this and said, "Wu Niang, go ahead and choose. You have good taste."

Jiang Wanning knew in her heart that Song Yu would follow her closely today.

It doesn't matter, these are all within her expectations.

Jiang Wanning said: "Mr. Wen, how is the profit in the shop? Bring me the account books and let me take a look."

Wen Liu Weiran said: "Uncle, please come to the elegant room. I'll get the account books." As soon as Song Yu entered the elegant room, he saw the landscape painting hanging on the wall. His eyes could not help but shine, and he hurried to the painting to take a closer look. After observing it carefully, he said excitedly for a while: "This... is this a painting by Mr. Qishan?"

Mr. Qishan was a famous painter in the previous dynasty. He was best at landscapes. A single painting was hard to find. When the previous dynasty collapsed, Mr. Qishan burned himself in the Qishan Thatched Cottage, along with most of his paintings.Therefore, there are very few paintings by Mr. Qishan circulating in the world today, and each one is extremely precious.

Unexpectedly, there was actually a pair hanging in Jiangji Silk Shop.

Song Yu was so excited that he wished he could take possession of the painting as his own right away.

Jiang Wanning saw Song Yu's greedy eyes and smiled slightly: "Dad spent a lot of money to buy this painting. He said that when Lang Jun takes the exam next year, he will give it to Grand Master Zhao, and he will definitely become his disciple. , In this way, Lang Jun’s future will be stable.”

A fool who doesn't distinguish between genuine and fake, how can the original work be hung in a silk and satin shop?

When my father got the original work, he asked a master forger to make a copy of it. Because Uncle Wen liked it, he gave the copy to Uncle Wen.

Song Yu was overjoyed: "My father-in-law is interested."

Although he likes this painting, it is better to exchange it for a future than to enjoy it at home.

As we all know, Master Zhao loves Mr. Qishan's paintings the most.

"Since my father-in-law prepared this painting for me, can I take it back now? For my mother's birthday party, I plan to invite my classmates and celebrities from Jiangcheng, so that everyone can enjoy it together."

Song Yu was sure Jiang Wanning would agree.

Wasn't she willing to give up everything for him?What does a mere painting mean?
Jiang Wan Ning's voice was gentle: "It's not because I don't want to. My father has specified the specific use of this painting. It will be kept by Shopkeeper Yang. I can't make the decision, but... when you and I leave, this painting will be used." But to give it to my husband is to complete the friendship between the two families."

Song Yuwei was a little surprised, she didn't agree?
Want to use this painting to blackmail him and leave?

If you want to reconcile, this painting is not enough.

So Song Yu said with an unswerving expression: "Why are you mentioning harmony again?"

Wen Liu took the account book and said, "Madam, please take a look."

Jiang Wanning lifted up the curtain, took the account book and looked through it.

Song Yu played with a spinning bottle, but his mind was on Jiang Wan Ning's side, guarding against Jiang Wan Ning saying something he shouldn't have said.

Wen Liu secretly looked at the young lady.

The young lady had obviously dressed up carefully. She had her eyebrows drawn, rouge applied, and lip balm. She looked white and pink, with a rosy complexion, but her face was so thin that it was only the size of a palm. When the young lady got married, she was still The plump oval face!

Mr. Wen was very distressed. His boss had three sons, but this one was a girl. He was born with a beautiful face and a gentle temper. His wife died young, so his boss doted on the young lady. All the old guys like her also regarded her as a target. Pampered.

The boss tried so hard to get her to marry into a scholarly family, thinking that they had arranged a good home for her, but now it seems that the young lady's life in the Song family is not going well.

Wen Liu wanted to ask the young lady, but his uncle was present and he swallowed the words as soon as they reached his lips.

Jiang Wanning closed the account book and handed it back to Wen Liu. She tapped the account book twice with her middle finger and said, "This year's income is [-]% less than the same period last year. Isn't business difficult?"

Wen Liu was slightly startled, squeezed the account book in his hand, and replied: "Dayuan's annual tribute has increased again. Now there is a shortage of silk brocades in the market. Jiang Ji is an old brand, and he can still get some goods. There are many silk and satin shops." I can’t get the goods at all.”

The young lady didn't even look at last year's account book, so she said that the income was [-]% less. Wen Liu guessed that the young lady was deliberately crying about poverty, so he followed the young lady's words.

Jiang Wanning's heart trembled, Dayuan Sui Gong?

Why does Daqi want to pay tribute to Dayuan?
Could it be caused by the defeat in Gubei three years ago?
Supressing his doubts for the time being, Jiang Wanning said: "I see, can you get 1 taels together before the end of the month?"

Wen Liu hesitated: "At the end of the month... the rent for the shop will be paid, plus the income from the silk shop... it may not be enough."

"You must gather enough for me, I will be useful."

"Yes!" Wen Liu knew in his heart that the money must be for the Song family.

The Song family is really greedy. They have already taken away eight shops and two villages from the young lady. If this continues, the Song family will take away all the young lady's dowry.

"You will send 3000 taels first in four days."

"Yes."

Jiang Wanning then called Song Yu: "Mr. Lang, Wu Niang should have picked out the ingredients. Let's go and take a look."

After the two of them went out, Wen Liu opened the account book and saw a note inside.

(End of this chapter)