Taohuaxi

Chapter 59 Ancestral Flower Brewing Recipe
I looked embarrassed and said, "I'll give it to you, Master."

After speaking, he turned around and left.

Qin Mingxu said a few words to the man named Zheng and followed him.

"Sangyu——" he called me.

I said: "The Zheng family is now the new rich man in the court and is very popular. I wonder what kind of business he wants to do with this shop."

Qin Mingxu said: "Concubine Zheng has only one younger brother named Zheng Tai. The imperial court rewarded Captain Yunqi with a false title. He spends a lot of money and spends a lot of money, and his salary is not enough. With the help of nepotism, He opened an underground gambling and brothel business in Yangzhou and made a fortune. The government officials all respected him. Today, he was drunk, and we couldn't argue with him. We can't come up with a reason for him. Let's give him the shop. .Sang Yu, don't worry about it, I will find a suitable place for you."

In just a short time, he had already found out a lot of information.

I said, "I just saw him nodding with satisfaction. What did you say to make him so happy?"

Qin Mingxu said: "I said that from now on the four seasons clothes of all the women in the Chu Palace under his name will be supplied by Tiansheng Tower without charging a penny."

In this way, in the eyes of outsiders, Tiansheng Tower is inextricably linked to the Zheng family.I'm afraid that the dandy Zheng Guojiu didn't even think of this.I just thought it was a sign of submission.

With the fall of Zhang Shoufu, the Qin family lost the political bargaining chip they had enjoyed for more than 20 years.Officials and businessmen are inseparable.Qin Mingxu took advantage of this accidental dispute and keenly obtained a new political bargaining chip for Tianshenglou-the deeply beloved Uncle Zheng.

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There was a smile on the corner of his mouth, as if he was still happy that Uncle Zheng Guo mistook me as husband and wife.

"Sang Yu, I will accompany you back to Zhu Mansion. Master Zhu has been waiting for you."

Along the way, he told me about the current situation in Yangzhou.

As Concubine Zheng gained power, the Zheng family quickly rose to prominence in Yangzhou, earning the name "Zheng Ban City".

In the suburbs of Yangzhou, the Zheng family has [-] acres of fertile land.

A local petty official once submitted a memorial mentioning the harm caused by his relatives.Long live the words to all the ministers: "I only have this family relationship, so you don't have to come here anymore."

Different from the harshness and harshness of Zhang Shoufu and Queen Mother Li, Concubine Zheng and her natal family have family-like closeness and care for Wanzai, which makes Wanzai feel the fireworks of family affection.His leniency towards the Zheng family was unprecedented.

The Yangzhou of today is no longer the Yangzhou of yesterday.

The court of today is not the court of yesterday.

I opened the car curtain and looked at the bluestone road outside and the street scene in Jiangnan.

Before I knew it, I arrived at Zhu Mansion.

Qin Mingxu put a lot of thought into the place where the Zhu family would be settled.Find peace amidst the noise.The gatehouse is inconspicuous, but there is a cave inside.A set of flower pots, based on the appearance of Dongchang Mansion.

A servant girl stood at the door to greet me.

She is Aunt Zhao, her mother's former dowry confidant and the housekeeper of the Zhu Mansion.After her mother passed away, Lin Yue took charge of the household, and she was sent to the stove to light the fire.Today, my father asked her to pick me up at the door.When I looked at her, I thought of my mother. Instinctively, I felt a lot of old closeness to Zhu Fu.

"Miss—" Nanny Zhao called me excitedly.

I stepped forward and said, "Are you here too?"

She wiped her tears with her sleeves and said, "Not only the old slaves, but also the old servants who used to serve my wife, I have brought them to Yangzhou."

Qin Mingxu followed me, walking behind Nanny Zhao, through the corridor and courtyard, and walked inside.

I asked, "Mother Zhao, why doesn't my father live in the main courtyard?"

Aunt Zhao leaned over and replied: "Miss, the master said that you can stay in the main courtyard. It has been packed up. All the utensils on display are old things from when the wife was alive. The master lives in the east courtyard, and the young master Xifeng lives in the east courtyard. West courtyard.”

When has my father ever been so careful?
I looked at Qin Mingxu, and he smiled softly.

I know that this was probably his idea.

He worked hard to get me back to the way I was before I left the cabinet.To make up for what was missing in my girlhood.

When I walked to the east courtyard, I heard my father coughing violently.

Aunt Zhao replied: "Master, the eldest lady is back."

My dad hurriedly said: "Sang Yu, come in quickly."

I stepped into the threshold, and my father struggled to get up from the bed: "Sang Yu, you are back. I know that you are the daughter of my Zhu family, and you have intentions for the Zhu family..."

He was indeed sick, his body was stooped, and his hair and beard were all gray.A face, flushed from coughing.

The death of Mrs. Xuxian made Zhu Xifeng even more ridiculous, which was a huge blow to his old age.

He no longer treats me as coldly as before.

He looked anxious and insecure, and when he saw me, he seemed to be grasping at straws.

I stepped forward, helped him lie down again, and said, "Dad, you don't have to get up if you are sick."

"Yes, yes." He said solemnly: "Young Master Qin is not an outsider, so I will just lie down."

Qin Mingxu leaned over and saluted my father, then sat by the bed.

My dad seemed to like him very much, holding his hand and refusing to let go.

"Sang Yu, my time is approaching, and I have to say a lot. My father is useless. The Zhu family has fallen to this point in my hands. I have no face to face your mother, no face to face my ancestors..." He sobbed.

I whispered: "Dad, if you have anything to say, just say it."

"Fangzi, Fangzi..." he said and started coughing again.

I know that what he is talking about is the Zhu family’s ancestral flower brewing recipe.

"Sang Yu, although Dad is confused, no matter how difficult it is, the Zhu family's prescriptions are tightly held tightly and never leaked out. Lin Yue asked me for it in every possible way in the past, but I didn't give it. This is the lifeblood of the Zhu family. Now that we have it, It gives the family hope of a comeback."

My face softened a little.

My father is not a good-for-nothing person.

At least, he kept the formula.

"Sang Yu——" He looked at me: "Father is in a difficult position. The Zhu family's recipe is passed down to men but not to women. However, I don't feel safe giving it to Xifeng. I'm afraid he will do whatever he wants. Dad believes in you, but...Dad What should I do with the rest of my life with Xifeng..."

He was very euphemistic.

But I got it immediately.

I lowered my head and said: "Dad, you gave me this prescription. No matter how well I manage the business, from now on, I will give you and Xifeng 300 taels of silver every month. I will provide for you until you die. I will take care of the rest of Xifeng's life." "

My dad heard what he wanted to hear.

300 taels is not a small amount.

Now, it is not known whether the plan will be profitable when it is started.

He was greatly reassured by my assurance.

After all, he still plotted against me.

I stood up and called Aunt Zhao to bring a pen and paper: "Dad, I wish Sang Yu, and I will write it today as proof."

My dad said: "No, no, dad still can't trust you?"

Even though he said that, he didn't stop me.

I carefully wrote down the note and gave it to my father.

My father put the receipt away, took out a small black box from under the pillow, and solemnly handed it to me: "Sang Yu, I leave everything to you."

I took it.Fangzi is the foundation of Huaniang and the foundation of business.

With this, I have a foundation in my heart.

At this time, Zhu Xifeng hurriedly ran in from outside, his face full of grievance: "Dad! Someone bullied me!"

My dad coughed and said, "You evil beast, where did you go to cause trouble again?"

Zhu Xifeng saw Qin Mingxu and me.

He no longer bosses me around like he used to.He came to my side and said: "Sister, if someone bullies me, you have to make the decision for your brother. When our Zhu family first came to Yangzhou, if even a country girl can bully me, how can the Zhu family still be around in the future? Standing here? Aren’t you going to be laughed at by others?”

I ignored him.

He turned his head and begged Qin Mingxu: "Brother-in-law, you have to take care of me."

I scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Qin Mingxu was very kind to him and said, "Xifeng, what happened? Tell me."

Zhu Xifeng heard this and hurriedly said: "Brother-in-law, I went to the market today and saw a girl selling mountain products. I just stepped forward and said a few words to her, but she got angry and wanted to let a snake bite her. Me! There was a flower snake hidden in her sleeve! I was so frightened that I ran back quickly. I dropped the money bag and didn’t bother to take it. Brother-in-law, you have to help me settle accounts with this girl! I have to get the money bag back. , there is a lot of money you gave me last time in it! Also, that money bag was embroidered by my mother. Dad! Dad! I must take back the thoughts my mother gave me!"

I said, "You must have seen someone's beauty, so you stepped forward and acted frivolously. You deserve to be beaten."

Zhu Xifeng seemed to have been convinced by my words, and stopped talking to me and just pestered my father.

My father was so troubled by him that he said to me: "Sang Yu, go and see what's going on."

I thought for a while and then ordered Xifeng to say, "Why don't you lead the way!"

Qin Mingxu stood up and joined me.

"Ai!"

Zhu Xifeng was very happy, thinking that we were finally willing to help him vent his anger.

In the market, people come and go.

I walked to the stall pointed by Zhu Xifeng and saw a girl about fifteen or sixteen years old, selling a few mountain products.

Her face has a murderous look, and the wildness and wildness between her eyebrows are different from those of the women I have seen in my life.The clothes on his body were in tatters, and his eyes were as sharp as razor blades.

She saw Zhu Xifeng behind me and looked at me alertly.

The flower snake spit out its core.

She seemed ready to start a life-and-death battle at any time.

I said: "Don't worry, girl, I'm here to apologize to you on behalf of my foolish brother."

She said nothing, still staring at me.

Zhu Xifeng instigated several servants to come forward and wanted to do something to the girl.

I snapped: "Let's see who dares!"

The servants quickly backed away.

I knelt down, looked at those mountain goods, and said, "Girl, how much do these mountain goods cost? I bought them."

She doesn't answer me.

The edge of the blade remains unabated.

I said calmly: "It's already evening now. If the girl can't sell these wild goods, she will have no money to go home today. Can the girl bear to see her relatives buried without coffins?"

I noticed early on a white belt around her waist.

She doesn't look like someone who frequents the market.There must be a funeral in the family, and money must be raised for burial.

She hesitated and replied: "One, two or three denarii."

I took out two taels of silver and said, "I don't have any change, so you don't have to look for it. Girl, you can go back. What happened today was the fault of my Zhu family. I apologize to you."

I bowed deeply to her.

She took the money, turned around and ran away.

Zhu Xifeng said: "Sister, have you seen it? This person just loves money. Why are you so weak!"

I grabbed his ear hard: "Dad said, I will take care of the rest of your life. I don't have such a good temper. If you cause trouble again, I will take care of you according to the family law. Don't think I don't know, your money The bag is not lost at all, it is hidden in your arms."

I wish Xifeng could not stop begging for mercy.

The group left the market and walked back.

After a while.

Qin Mingxu said: "Someone is chasing the carriage!"

I opened the curtain and saw the girl chasing the carriage with all her might, blood dripping from her straw sandals.

I hurriedly asked the driver to stop.

The girl caught up and handed me the broken silver.

No more, no less, exactly thirteen dollars.

One tael of silver, sixteen coins.This amount is what she should ask me for.

I smiled and said, "Didn't I just tell the girl that there is no need to look for her?"

She shook her head and said, "Sir, if people's hearts are greedy, they will become corrupt."

I took the broken silver and she breathed a sigh of relief.

I suddenly became very interested in her.

"What's the girl's name?"

"Hua Lian."

Hualian is the name of the snake.I couldn't help but smile.

"You just said 'sir', have you studied?"

Ordinarily poor families have no money to attend school.

She nodded: "I can only recognize a few words. My husband taught me. He teaches in the village for free. Many children in the village can memorize a thousand-character essay."

Qin Mingxu and I looked at each other and smiled.

There are still such noble and upright people in the countryside.

This woman is full of ruthlessness, yet she is riveting and riveting. She is a good piece of material.

That girl Xiaoyin can't handle anything.And He Hua was, after all, a member of the Cheng family.

There is no caring person around me.

I thought for a moment and said, "I need someone to take care of things. Will you follow me?"

(End of this chapter)