Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

In the next few days, according to the norms in the officialdom, Wu Shigong sent people to various yamen in Runing Mansion to give him invitations and gifts as usual, and the thousand households belonging to the Qianhu Office managed by Wu Shigong also came to Wu Shigong to send gifts. .

But Wu Shigong himself didn't care about these things. He led the guards and Foreman Jiang together, looking for a place to build the Runing Camp.In the end, Wu Shigong finally found a satisfactory place to build the camp about ten miles away from Runing Prefecture.

This location has the advantages of being able to rely on each other with Runing Prefecture, convenient transportation and open terrain.But what satisfied Wu Shigong the most was that there was only one way to enter and exit this place.

So in the future, as long as this passage is dead, outsiders will not be able to know the situation in the camp.In addition to the reason of secrecy, but also because the number of Wu Shigong's soldiers will definitely greatly exceed the number of troops he should have, so in order to avoid unnecessary troubles, it is also necessary to build the camp in a relatively secluded place .

After confirming the location, Wu Shigong immediately arranged for someone to negotiate with the landlord of the land, hoping to offer a high price to buy the land.But the member who owns this piece of land, after much consideration, actually bought half of this piece of land and gave it to Wu Shigong.This made Wu Shigong a little strange, he sent someone to inquire about the reason and found out that his notoriety had spread to the Runing Mansion, and that member was afraid that Wu Shigong would also label him as a rioter of the Holy Spirit Society.

Now that he understood the reason, Wu Shigong didn't care what the other member was thinking.He immediately asked Foreman Jiang to buy materials, recruit labor, and build the camp as soon as possible.

While Wu Shigong was busy outside for the past few days, his wives were also busy tidying up the new house in the inner house.That day it was Wu Shigong's turn to rest in Zhao Ruya's room. After dinner, Wu Shigong went to Zhao Ruya's room.

As soon as he entered the room, Wu Shigong saw Xiaojie playing with his younger sister Yueya.As soon as she saw Wu Shigong, Yue Ya, the daughter of Wu Shigong and Zhao Ruya, immediately left her sister and rushed towards Wu Shigong with a smile.

Wu Shigong stretched out his hand and hugged Yue Ya, but Yue Ya was not satisfied, and yelled: "Father! Father!" while patting Wu Shigong's head with his small hands.Wu Shigong knew what Yue Ya was thinking, so he lifted Yue Ya above his head and let Yue Ya ride on his shoulders.

The condescending Yue Ya seemed particularly happy, she patted Wu Shigong on the top of the head and let out a "giggle" laugh.Wu Shigong took Yueya around the house for several times, until Zhao Ruya came out and asked Xiaojie to lead Yueya to sleep, Wu Shigong finally put Yueya down.

After asking the maid to help wash his feet, Wu Shigong saw that Zhao Ruya was still calculating something with a ledger, Wu Shigong said to Zhao Ruya: "Don't worry about it, go to bed early. Guide Mansion is a small city. , and you can’t sell much makeup. Even if the people of Quanguide Mansion have your makeup on their buttocks, they can’t make much money.”

Zhao Ruya spat at Wu Shigong with a smile, and said to Wu Shigong: "Don't underestimate the money, now the expenses of the inner house are all from here. Besides, Xiaojie will grow up in two years, and the concubine will have to pay for it." She is preparing a dowry."

"You are too impatient. Xiaojie is only ten years old. Besides, at that time, as a father, I will still make my daughter wronged? You all know that I like my daughter the most."

"Yes! Yes! My husband loves his daughter the most." Zhao Ruya smiled and gave Wu Shigong a white look.

"Why not! Whenever I'm at home, don't I always hug those two daughters?"

"Yes! Husband has been hugging his daughters all the time, that is, those sons who have never left their eyes."

Wu Shigong, who had been dismantled of his patriarchal thought, could only touch his nose and laugh a few times.

After finishing the account, Zhao Ruya closed the account book and went forward to help Wu Shigong take off his coat.While taking it off, Zhao Ruya said to Wu Shigong: "Husband, you are not at home for many years, and we sisters always feel that we have less to rely on. We are always worried. This time we moved to a new house, Husband should be more with us."

"Okay. This time I arrived at Runing Mansion, and I won't go out to fight in a short time. Those bandits in the north will be handed over to Uncle Yongli and Zhou Xun. It's time to let these boys take care of themselves. But in the past few years , I’ve suffered for you too.”

"Being a concubine doesn't feel any hardship. Even in the inner house, some people regard themselves as the head nainai. Hmph! Who will let other people live up to their expectations and give birth to sons." Zhao Ruya pouted her little nose and said sourly, It looks very cute.

Wu Shigong knew that what Zhao Ruya was talking about was Li Xin.Ever since Li Xin gave birth to her son Wu Chengying, she has indeed regarded herself as the mistress of the Wu Mansion everywhere.In the past, because Xue Yufei was not around, Li Xin was from a higher family background and gave birth to a son for herself, so Wu Shigong also acquiesced to Li Xin's behavior.

Wu Shigong also knows that it is impossible for women to have no conflicts after getting along for a long time.So Wu Shigong smiled and scratched Zhao Ruya's little nose, and said, "Don't worry too much. At that time, you two lived together in the capital for more than a year. Even if there are some trivial things now, you are so old. Elder sister, please be more considerate to Xin'er."

"What a trivial matter!" Zhao Ruya was a little unconvinced, "The money in this powder shop is all earned by my concubine. But Xiner wants to hold all the money in her hands. It is said that it is for the expenses of our inner house , but who knows where she spends her money?"

Wu Shigong knew that Zhao Ruya was a bit of a money fanatic because of her previous experience, so she smiled and persuaded her, "Don't be too suspicious. I believe Xin'er is not such a person. In this way, you will keep the money earned by the powder shop in the future Half, if the cost of the inner house is not enough, I will subsidize it."

Zhao Ruya immediately smiled embarrassedly, but she was still a little unconvinced: "It's not that I want to speak ill of Xin'er behind her back, but a few days ago, when the husband's subordinates got married, Xin'er was with those female relatives. When we were together, we all acted like the mistress."

"Oh?" Wu Shigong immediately attracted attention to this, and he continued to ask Zhao Ruya calmly, "How did Xiner do it?"

So Zhao Ruya, who did not suspect him, told Wu Shigong everything Li Xin had done.When Wu Shigong understood that Li Xin carried her son Wu Chengying in front of everyone to let them know each other, Wu Shigong frowned.

After that, Wu Shigong still pretended to be nonchalant and changed the subject.After that, there was nothing to say all night.

Wu Shigong felt that he had been a little negligent. Li Xin was originally a proud person. In addition, she gave birth to a son for herself, and Wu Shigong gave this son his own surname. From this perspective, Li Xin Xin probably thought that her son might become Wu Shigong's heir.

In addition, Wu Shigong's regular wife, Xue Yufei, was not by his side for a long time, so Li Xin began to show her role as the mistress, and recruited Wu Shigong's subordinates for her son, so as to expand his network.It should be said that Li Xin had a little thought.

Fortunately, what is happening now is still in its infancy.Wu Shigong is fully capable of snuffing out this bud.

As for Wu Shigong now, he would absolutely not allow this kind of contention to happen.Not to mention that Wu Shigong originally regarded his eldest son Xue Chenglin as his heir, nor to mention Wu Shigong's father-in-law's selfless support and sincere love for Wu Shigong.

Among the military officers under Wu Shigong, the most powerful ones are the guards of the Xue family headed by Xue Yongli. If Wu Shigong didn't make Xue Chenglin his successor, there would definitely be a fierce backlash among those guards.Among Wu Shigong's military officers, the current harmonious atmosphere will immediately collapse.So Wu Shigong would never allow this to happen.

The next night, according to the rules, Wu Shigong should go to Zhuyun's room, but Wu Shigong went directly to Li Xin's room.After letting the maids in the house and the maid who was holding her son go out, Wu Shigong asked Li Xin, "What have you done for your son these days?"

At first, Li Xin was very happy to see Wu Shigong coming to her room.But seeing Wu Shigong's gloomy face, and hearing Wu Shigong's thoughtless question, Li Xin put away the smile on his face.

"Didn't you do anything?"

"Think again." Wu Shigong moved a chair and sat directly opposite Li Xin.

Li Xin's face turned green and red, she was not yet 20 years old after all, thinking of the things she had done for her son, and the cruelty of the battle for the heir apparent in a wealthy family, Li Xin couldn't help but shed tears in fear .

Wu Shigong ignored Li Xin's tears. After waiting for a while, Wu Shigong said: "I promise to make Ying'er rich and honored in this life. But don't worry about things that are too much. Remember! The rules of the eldest son cannot be broken."

After hearing Wu Shigong's words, Li Xin couldn't help but her legs went limp, and she knelt in front of Wu Shigong, crying timidly.Seeing Li Xin's pitiful appearance, Wu Shigong's heart softened, and he didn't want to embarrass his beloved woman anymore.

Therefore, Wu Shigong slowed down his tone, stood up and helped Li Xin up from the ground, and said, "From now on, take good care of this house, and you should worry more about the affairs in the inner house."

Li Xin raised her head in surprise, and found that she did not lose her husband's love, she immediately threw herself into Wu Shigong's arms, and Wu Shigong also stroked Li Xin's long hair, sighing secretly in her heart.

After leaving Li Xin's house, Wu Shigong went to Zhu Yun's place.While washing his feet, Wu Shigong closed his eyes, massaged his temples with his fingers, and thought to himself: "What a worry-free woman!"

Seeing Wu Shigong's troubled look, Zhu Yun walked behind Wu Shigong's back and helped massage Wu Shigong's head.Wu Shigong enjoyed Zhu Yun's massage, and said in his mouth: "Zhu Yun, from tomorrow onwards, you will help Xin'er manage the inner house."

With Zhu Yun, Xue Yufei's close maid, under the watchful eye, Li Xin's behavior of fighting for the heir apparent might be better.