Prime Minister

Chapter 168
Jinming Poolside.

In a building, boat and waterside pavilion, the sound of music circulated, and female prostitutes were singing and dancing by the pool for the appreciation of the dignitaries sitting under the eaves of the Linshui Hall. The top is surrounded by three layers inside and three layers outside.

While Zhang Yue and Shi Qi Niang were talking at the stall, a woman in a painting boat on the pool was also looking at Zhang Yue.

This woman is none other than the fifteenth mother of the Wu family. He has only been married to the Wen family for half a year.

His father-in-law is now the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and he is in the same business as Zhongshu. He was Wen Yanbo in Zhaowenguan University.

After Shiwu Niang married into Wen's family, her life went smoothly.The mother-in-law is not in good health, and she still manages the house on behalf of her mother-in-law, and manages everything inside and out in an orderly manner, which has been praised by Wen Yanbo.

This day, I came to Jinming Pool with my husband Wenjifu.

Knowing that it was the painter's boat, all the other boats on the pool retreated aside.But Shiwu Niang was not so ostentatious, but ordered someone to park the painting boat by the pool.

Shiwuniang sat at the porthole of the boat and looked at the bright spring scenery by the pool. She peeled a few loquats casually, and then looked out of the window at Shiqiniang who was dressed in men's clothes.

"Here alone, without a maid or servant?"

Shiwu Niang was taken aback, and wondered if the family tradition had become like this after she left the cabinet?Even if the mother is not restrained, but the sister-in-law...

Fifteen Niang thought it's all right, the eldest sister-in-law Fan and Shiqi are very friendly, as for the second sister-in-law Wang, she doesn't care about everything.

Shiwuniang was angry in her heart, and wondered if she wanted to go to her mother to sue Shiqi, but seeing her walking as if she was looking for someone all the way, this made Shiwuniang feel very strange, what is Shiqiniang doing?

Meet up here?But not like it.

When Shiwu Niang thought of this, she was secretly startled. Although she and Shi Qi Niang had been at odds since they were young, they were about the same age. Whatever the other learned, the other would learn better than her, so they competed openly and secretly.

Although Shiwu Niang is married now, she still cares about her family. She is also worried that her family's reputation will be damaged, which will also affect herself.

She thought to herself that her younger sister had always acted in a very measured manner, she knew best what Shi Qi's temperament was, how could it be like this today?What is it that makes her like this?

But when she came to a stall selling porcelain, she stopped suddenly.

When the two men bought porcelain at the stall, Shiwuniang understood everything.

His younger sister hesitated there for a moment, showing the mood of a younger daughter. The seventeen who used to be generous in the past, is now a little hesitant.

But the other party didn't seem to see it, until his sister hesitated to speak, and finally called the other party.

Seeing this scene, Shiwu Niang was startled and angry and said, is this the Shiqi who has been competing with her since she was a child?It's like two different people.

She knew that her younger sister was a woman with her own ideas, but she did not expect that the other party was so bold that she took the initiative to talk to a foreign man.

Seeing this scene, Shiwu Niang's eyes almost went dark, and the dowry maid hurriedly stepped forward to help her.

Fifteen Niang settled down and said: "Order to go down, the wind is strong on the boat, and any servants are not allowed to get on the side of the boat and look around, so as not to toss and fall into the water."

The female envoy was taken aback when she heard the words, she thought to herself that the wind and sun outside are not the slightest bit windy.

But the female envoy knew what the other party said was right, so she followed suit immediately.

At this moment, my husband Wen Jifu just walked into the cabin and said with concern: "I heard that the lady is not feeling well?"

Fifteen Niang smiled slightly, her husband is Wen Yanbo's sixth son, not only has a distinguished family background, but also is not picky in his dealings with others, he is really a wishful man in her heart.

Seeing her husband's inquiry, Shiwuniang didn't want to mention this matter to her husband, so as not to make him look down on her because of Shiqiniang.

But my husband is a very transparent person, so it shouldn't be so.

What's more, just now, my sister is obviously not familiar with the man.

Moreover, the two are about to part. If I tell my father and brother, let them ask who the man is, because I know my sister's temperament, even if she is asked to be punished by a monk, she will never reveal half a word.

Therefore, Shiwuniang still asked her husband for help.

She told Wen Jifu about this.

But seeing Wen Jifu laughed and said: "It's just a few words, what's the point in broad daylight? Your Shiqi is a polite and prudent person, and it will never be like this. I think it's just a coincidence and acquaintance in the past." so."

Hearing Wen Jifu's words, Shiwu Niang was determined, but she still said: "Maybe it's what you said, but as an older sister, I always worry about my younger sister. Since I was a child, Shiqi has something to say, what's the matter?" Don't say anything from the bottom of my heart, even my mother and I can't see what she is thinking, so how can people not worry."

"That's true. Now that Taishan people are in Xijing, the lady should worry more, but I'm afraid you will be tired." Wen Jifu nodded.

Shiwuniang smiled, and at this time her servants on the shore had come to look for Shiqiniang.

Seeing that Shi Qi Niang had been picked up by the female envoy and healthy servant at home, Shi Shi Niang breathed a sigh of relief, Wen Jifu said: "I'll go to the shore and invite this gentleman here to talk."

Fifteen Niang's face turned pale when she heard the words, how many women can have such a confidant husband in their lifetime?As for the seventeen future husbands who can have their own husbands, [-]% out of [-] is already amazing.

"I'm still worried."

Wen Jifu smiled and said: "Don't worry, lady, I will never be rude. Yes, you move to the Lotus Rain Pavilion to rest. I will bring people here to talk, and you will palm my eyes for me."

Fifteen Niang sighed, what can I ask for if my husband is like this.

Not only was Shiwuniang worried about Shiqiniang, but she was also curious about who was the man who could make her small-eyed, over-the-top sister fall in love with?

Zhang Yue and Wang Anguo are planning to return along the willow embankment.

Looking at the noisy scene on Jinming Pond, Zhang Yue feels that all this has nothing to do with him.

Many good things in life are always hard to get.For example, success, money, and girls.

Zhang Yue thought in his heart that if he didn't work hard, he wouldn't get all of this.

Before Zhang Yue went to the Wu Mansion, he also wondered if Wu Chong wanted to see a young talented man to choose a husband for his daughter, but Zhang Yue only found out about the wealth of the Wu family.

In other words, if Zhang Yue wants to marry a woman like Wu Shiqiniang, his only hope is to be admitted to Jinshi, and the ranking should not be too low.

Zhang Yue also sighed very much, it just proved the truth, money and girls are indeed accompanied by success.

How many people are successful?It's no wonder that in this world, people are always dying of drought and dying of waterlogging.

When Zhang Yue and Wang Anguo left, they saw a man in his twenties standing in front of them. ?”

Zhang Yue, Wang Anguo certainly knew who the other party was.Prime Minister Wen Yanbo's young master wants to make friends with you, do you dare to say no?What's more, the other party is so polite and polite.

……

The sun goes down.

The Lotus Rain Pavilion next to the Jinming Pool is for the palace officials and women who are tired from visiting the garden.

But Wen Jifu brought Zhang Yue and Wang Anguo inside.

Wen Jifu sat down and glanced at the screen, knowing that his wife must be watching from behind the screen.

In fact, the two had just exchanged names. Wen Jifu knew that Wang Anguo, his elder brothers Wang Anren, Wang Andao, and Wang Anshi were all Jinshi.

Among them, Wang Anshi's reputation is needless to say, and he bears the hope of the world.

And Wang Anguo has also heard that he is good at poetry and prose, and is even better at small words. He is also well-known among Bianjing talents.

More importantly, the two brothers are dignified gentlemen.

As for this young man named Zhang Yue, if he can get along with someone like Wang Anguo, he is probably not a villain.

Wen Hefu just heard that the other party's identity is now a student of the imperial court, and his name is familiar, but he couldn't remember it at the moment.

After the three of them were seated, Wen Jifu carefully looked at Zhang Yue again and again, thinking that this son is quite extraordinary, a 15-year-old imperial student, of course he is quite remarkable.

But Zhang Yue saw Wen Jifu sizing him up frequently and couldn't help but think, the other party has some kind of hobby, right?
As for the fifteenth mother behind the screen, she also saw Zhang Yue clearly, and thought that this son's appearance was a good match for Shiqi, and he could be called Lianbi.

So what if the man looks handsome in vain?If there is no match for talent, knowledge and knowledge, it is nothing but an embroidered pillow.

Wen Jifu is as thoughtful as his wife, I have to see what is going on in this chapter.

Wen Jifu asked: "Sanlang comes from the famous Zhang family, so he must be extraordinary. I don't know what the official position of the ancestor is?"

Zhang Yue said: "I am ashamed. Although I am from the Zhang family of Pucheng, I am from the Shu clan. No one in the three generations of my ancestors has been an official."

Hearing this, Shiwuniang's face darkened.

Zeng Gong's family was so poor that he still encouraged his brothers to study hard, in order to keep the lintel of the family alive.

Zeng Gong's ancestor was an official, and Ouyang Xiu and Fan Zhongyan's father were both officials, but because of their early deaths, both of them were classified as cold scholars.

As for the three generations of Zhang Yue's ancestors, no one was an official, so he really can't even be called a "cold Confucian".

Wen Jifu knew that his wife would be very dissatisfied, but he was fine.

With his family background, he would not deliberately judge people based on whether the other party's ancestors were officials. After all, no official is as big as his father.

Wen Jifu showed admiration on his face and said: "No one in Sanlang's family is an official, but he was admitted to the Imperial College at the age of 15. He must have outstanding talents. I admire you."

Wen Jifu not only said this to Zhang Yue, but also to the lady behind the screen.

If my lady's temper flares up, the consequences will be disastrous.

Wen Yanbo's family education is extremely strict, even though he is now the prime minister's son, he is unwilling to easily make enemies and offend others outside, not to mention that in his opinion, Zhang Yue has a promising future.

Besides, if the young man really agrees, he doesn't mind using the Wen family's connections to support the young man, so that he can talk in front of Lao Taishan in the future.

Sure enough, after Wen Jifu had finished speaking, Wang Anguo also smiled and said, "Mr. Wen, this Saburo is my best friend. Regardless of his young age, he has a great literary talent and insight. I don't think he will be a Jinshi in the future. Zhu Zi It's also available..."

Wang Anguo is so warm-hearted, he does not hesitate to praise Zhang Yue in front of anyone, including his elder brother Wang Anshi.

Wen Jifu chatted with Zhang Yue for a few words, and felt that this person is very sensible and respectful, and he also appreciated it, so he said kindly: "Although Sanlang has literary talents, it is not easy to live in Bianjing!"

(End of this chapter)