Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 262 Desire for Gain
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, there were several autumn rains in succession, and the weather turned cooler, so everyone in the Zhao family put on autumn clothes.

On this day, Zhao Wangshu was painting when Yao Shanzhi came to her and gossiped, "Did you have a clan girl who entered the Zuocheng County Prince's Mansion?"

"There is one, Zhao Jiahua, what happened to her?" Zhao Wangshu asked casually.

"I'm very happy."

Zhao Wangshu raised his eyebrows, "That's a good thing."

Yao Shanzhi curled his lips, "It's a good thing to be alive. The water in the Prince's Palace is quite deep."

"She can plan to enter the county prince's palace and conceive a child. Naturally, she can also plan to give birth to this child." Zhao Wangshu said lightly.

"You really understand her." Yao Shanzhi said with a smile.

Zhao Wangshu reached out and snatched the cake from her hand, "Can you say it happily?"

"That's so boring." Yao Shanzhi snatched the cake back and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Hurry up." Zhao Wangshu picked up the pot and poured her a cup of tea.

"She took refuge with the princess, saying that she would give the child to the princess to raise, and let the child serve as a guide to bring out her legitimate son."

Zhao Wangshu smiled, "It's something she can do."

"If she can bring out her legitimate son, the princess will definitely be grateful to her. If she can't bring out her legitimate son, her son is the eldest son of the concubine and is raised under the knee of his legitimate mother. He will be able to successfully inherit the title in the future." Yao Shanzhi analyzed, "It's really good. Calculation.”

"This is a conspiracy. In order to have a child, the princess has no choice but to join in the game willingly." Zhao Wangshu agreed with Yao Shanzhi's view, "But does she really think she can get what she wants? Ma Qiaoqiao can be on the side, watching eagerly. Staring."

Yao Shanzhi nodded, "Ma Qiaoqiao is indeed a variable." He curled his lips and said, "The Prince Zuocheng's palace is full of chaos."

Zhao Wangshu smiled and said, "How is the investigation going on with the Jingzhao Mansion Office?"

"I do things with ease." Yao Shanzhi smiled triumphantly, "This morning, the governor of Jingzhao was impeached."

"The entire Yamen was involved?" Zhao Wangshu asked in surprise.

"Not only that, but also several officials from the Ministry of Punishment." Yao Shanzhi said angrily.

Zhao Wangshu frowned in disgust, "You are greedy for profit."

The two chatted for a while, and then Yao Shanzhi left with a drawer of pastries and a package of preserved meat.

As soon as she left, Lady Qiao came in and said, "Girl, the injuries of the two maids have improved greatly, especially the injuries on their faces, which are no longer obvious."

"Thank you for your hard work. Have the Wu family made arrangements?" Zhao Wangshu asked.

"Everything has been arranged. Mrs. Wu's injuries have been completely healed. I think she has the energy to fight with my concubine." Lady Qiao replied.

Zhao Wangshu chuckled and said, "Let's fight. It's best to fight until the chickens and dogs are restless."

In this way, Fan Jinyao no longer has the energy to pay attention to her elder brother and sister-in-law.

The wives and concubines of the Wu family were quarreling with each other, but Master Wu in the court was promoted and became the new Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture.

After hearing the news, Zhao Wangshu didn't know what to say, "One drink and one peck, could it be a predetermined decision?"

She went to ask Zhao Yin, "Brother, can you be promoted this time?"

"What do you want brother to treat you to?" Zhao Yin asked with a smile.

Zhao Wangshu glanced at him, "I'm concerned about your future, but you're trying to gag me with food. I'm going to be angry."

"Brother is wrong, don't be angry." Zhao Yin smiled and rubbed her hair. "Brother has been promoted several times in the past few years. This time, it is someone else's turn. However, as long as there is a chance, I will still strive for a higher official position.”

After all, only if he is a minister, can he ask for a royal title for his female family members.

"Okay, okay, I understand. Come in quickly to see my sister-in-law and Youyou." Zhao Wangshu waved his hand and left quickly.

Zhao Yin smiled and went into the yard to see his wife and daughter.

Song and Yuan Qu were reading poems to Youyou. The two-month-old little Youyou, who had been raised white and tender, was lying in the cradle with her eyes wide open, listening to her mother reading poems, and seemed to be very interested. . Zhao Yin walked into the house, Song Yuanqu looked up at him, smiled and said: "You are back."

"Well, I'm back." Zhao Yin walked to the cradle, reached out and picked up little Youyou, "Hey, are you good today?"

"She was very good today and had a lot of fun playing with her aunt." Song Yuanqu said with a smile.

"Really? Then I have to thank her aunt properly." Zhao Yin said with a smile.

Song Yuanqu took the tea cup from the maid's hand and said, "Put her down."

Zhao Yin put down Youyou, took the cup, and took a sip of tea, "What about you, how are you today?"

"I'm fine. After drinking barley tea, my chest is no longer bloated." Song Yuan said with a flushed face.

Zhao Yin looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, "That's good, I've always been worried about your health."

Song Yuanqu lowered his head, a little shy, "I know, you have always cared about me."

"Fool, you are my wife, I don't care who you care about?" Zhao Yin smiled and reached out to hold Song Yuanqu's hand.

Song Yuanqu looked up at him, his eyes full of love, "Yinlang, I am really happy to be with you."

"Me too." Zhao Yin smiled.

The couple talked affectionately for a while, and Song Yuanqu helped Zhao Yin change her clothes.

Song and Yuan Qu asked the wet nurse to hold Xiao Youyou and go to the front to have dinner together.

After dinner, Zhao Cheng told everyone the good news with a happy face, "I have obtained an official position. Cao, the householder of Jingzhao Prefecture, joins the army."

Hearing this, the whole family was very happy. Zhao Wangshu smiled and said, "Congratulations, dad."

Mrs. Zhao Li clasped her hands together, with tears in her eyes: "Congratulations, sir."

"This is a good job. Although the official rank is not high, Jingzhao Mansion is the administrative seat of Chang'an, the capital. Hu Cao joins the army and is in charge of household registration, which is closely related to people's livelihood. It is a position of real power." Zhao Cheng said.

"When you first take office, you need to be careful and don't offend others at will." Mrs. Zhao Cui warned.

"Don't worry, mother, don't worry, son." Zhao Cheng replied respectfully.

The next day, Zhao Cheng wore a brand new official uniform and went to Jingzhao Yamen to take up his post.

Zhao Cheng's branch is thriving, while Zhao Kuang's branch is gradually declining.

The eldest son Zhao He couldn't change his bad gambling habit, so his leg was broken by the gambling house.

The concubine Zhao Wen has long been crippled by Mrs. Zhao. He cannot carry it on his shoulders or lift it with his hands.

Zhao Kuang has never been able to find an official position, and his family is stretched thin, making life increasingly difficult.

After learning that Zhao Chengmou had hired Cao, a householder in Jingzhao, to join the army, Zhao Kuang paid a visit and asked, "Aunt Seven, long time no see. Are you still strong?"

"Brother Lao Kuang is thinking about me. I am in good health. I wonder what happened to Brother Kuang when he came here today?" Ms. Zhao Cui's smile could not reach her eyes.

Zhao Kuang could see Zhao Cui's alienation, but he didn't care, "I have something to do and I want to ask Brother Cheng for help."

"Brother Cheng went out to meet friends and was not at home. Brother Kuang, if you have anything, just tell me and I will tell you." Zhao Cui said calmly.

Zhao Kuang hesitated and expressed his dilemma.

He hoped that he could get some help from Zhao Cheng, whether it was money or an official introduction, so that he could get out of his current predicament.

After listening to Zhao Kuang's words, Mrs. Zhao Cui said apologetically: "Brother Kuang, you also know that Brother Cheng is also new to officialdom. I'm afraid I can't help you, so you'd better find someone else."

"Seventh Aunt, I really have no other way. Please help me for the sake of my fellow clan members." Zhao Kuang pleaded.

"I've made a note of this and will tell Brother Cheng when he comes back." Zhao Cui's words were equivalent to an eviction order.

"Thank you, Aunt Seven." Zhao Kuang left reluctantly.