Sir, my wife is pretending to be innocent again

How could the emperor let him go without seeing the one million taels? However, Master Fang couldn't figure out the emperor's thoughts. He just thought that he and the emperor were relatives after all, and really wanted to keep him in the capital.

Yuan Pei, however, was as clear as a mirror and said words that the emperor valued, "Brother Fang is the only one who has such an honor."

With a look of pride in Master Fang's eyes, he immediately asked Yuan Pei to help protect Fang Shisan, "Brother Yuan knows best what's going on with that child. The rumors outside are hurtful. That child is now out of the house." I wish to go out."

Yuan Pei was a little embarrassed, but there was nothing else to say. It was really difficult to change things like reputation, not to mention that everything outside was not fake. Fang Shisan had indeed gone in and out with the third prince several times earlier, and had also visited the prince alone. For a banquet, a wealthy family may not have much hope.

But he couldn't explain the matter clearly, "I don't know what brother Fang wants from his future in-laws."

"My daughter from the Fang family has always been a blessed daughter, so naturally she wants to go to a blessed family."

What does a blessed family mean? Of course it means a prominent family. Yuan Pei can only say that he will ask Mrs. Yuan to help find out.

Mr. Fang pressed forward, "Sijin is old enough, and I think my wife is also looking after her marriage, so she naturally knows who is a good second husband in the capital."

Yuan Pei felt that he was offended. He was just being polite, but Fang Shijin turned his nose up. Just when he was about to say something more, Yuan Su came. After greeting people, he said that he had something important to discuss with his father. Mr. Fang understood. The implication was that he said goodbye.

Yuan Peicai sent the person away and said, "You're late."

Yuan Su smiled and said, "It's not too late. If he comes again in the future, my father will politely refuse."

Yuan Pei raised his eyebrows, "What news did you receive?"

Yuan Su lowered his voice, "Today my son met his father-in-law. My father-in-law asked me if the Yuan family was familiar with the Fang family. He also asked me what I thought of the merchant. We chatted for a while. When I looked back, I thought that my father-in-law was probably his uncle's. The revenge has just begun, it was just a few rumors spread before, which could not hurt the vitality of the Fang family, and Uncle Fang's reputation was only slightly damaged."

Yuan Pei understood, "You mean the Cheng family is dissatisfied with the current results and has another plan?"

Yuan Su smiled and said, "If it were my father, he would have some tricks up his sleeve. What's more, when it comes to grasping the handles of officials and merchants, Uncle Fang has been able to cover the sky with only one hand in recent years. I also heard news today that Uncle Fang There is a Buddhist temple in his house, and gold is hidden in the temple."

The Cheng family does business everywhere, and now the vast majority of merchants follow the Cheng family's lead, and it's just a matter of words to get an official's handle.

"Brothers Cheng Daqi are really brave."

No matter if you offend them, they will take action, which is really a headache.

"You didn't persuade your father-in-law?"

Yuan Su smiled and said, "How does father know that the emperor will not support his father-in-law?"

"The Cheng family is valued by the emperor. The emperor must have investigated the Cheng family thoroughly. The emperor wants all the money now. If he wins the Fang family, he can also gain a reputation for himself."

As long as you find out the way the emperor thinks about problems, it is not difficult to know what he thinks.

Yuan Pei had a complicated look on his face, and finally sighed, "That's it, never mind."

What he didn't know was that the emperor's thoughts were clearly guessed by Yuan Su. He already knew everything about the matter as soon as the gambling market in the city came out, but he didn't care. Firstly, Cheng Daqi was really wronged back then. Secondly, Fang Fang I really don’t know what he is talking about. In recent years, I have been pretending to have no contact with him forever, but I still live in his name.

And if he wants to use the Cheng family brothers, he must naturally let the Cheng family brothers realize the benefits of being loyal to him. With his respect, they can do whatever they want in the capital. The result will of course be that they will work harder for him. The Fang family has no value in his eyes.

He couldn't be loyal to him, couldn't cultivate outstanding talents for the court, and let people outside say that the Fang family made a living by selling their daughters. His queen mother was also a daughter of the Fang family. Looking back on it, he became even more angry. The Fang family is not as important as the Cheng family who can make money for him.

The next day, Cheng Sanniang and Cheng Xiaosi went out with their people. They first picked up the Qin sisters, and then went out for an outing together. When they arrived, they discovered that not only girls from various families came for an outing today, but also those from Haiyu. The young men who were usually escorted to study also came. Cheng Xiaosi looked regretful and took her third sister's hand and said, "What a pity. We are all engaged, so we can only take a look."

Cheng Sanniang poked her forehead, "I'm used to talking nonsense, and I'm not afraid of Qin's sister laughing at you."

Cheng Xiaosi smiled happily, "Then I'm telling the truth."

After getting off the car, she realized that Li Yuanzhen was also here today. Accompanying Li Yuanzhen were several rare princesses and county heads.

Cheng Sanniang regretted a little, "I wouldn't have come if I had known."

"Why don't you come? What else can they do to us?"

Cheng Xiaosi is now confident, so what about the princess and princess? The most she can do is make fun of her and use their status as merchants to criticize her. How dare she throw them into the river?

"Let's go, we don't have anything to rely on now, and those people are not fools. Otherwise, the third princess would have dealt with me long ago. She is a real princess."

"Besides, if they squeeze me too much, I'll fall to the ground and get a headache on the spot. Who can be spared?"

"You."

Cheng Sanniang said that sometimes she still envied Xiaosi because he was very brave.

Cheng Xiaosi held her arm and said, "We don't beg them either, so there's no need to be afraid of them. Besides, I don't believe they are all people who don't like us. Let's go."

Occasionally, when they meet familiar people on the road, they will say hello with a smile, and then get together to say a few words. Because Cheng Xiaosi gained an overwhelming advantage in the competition with Fang Shisan, she also became more and more popular in the eyes of the noble ladies. She is very pleasing to the eye, and some unfamiliar people will take the initiative to greet her.

Seeing them coming, Wu Yue stepped forward with a smile, "Originally there were just a few people here, but I didn't expect more and more people to come. It's really lively today."

Cheng Xiaosi smiled and said: "I wonder why there are so many people today. It looks very interesting. Where are everyone gathered?"

"It's right in front of the lake, let's go there together."

After just two steps, a familiar voice sounded from behind. You Jinling and Niu Wanqing arrived. You Jinling teased Cheng Xiaosi, "Speaking of having fun, you really came earlier."

Cheng Xiaosi smiled and said: "Didn't I hear that there will be no talent show today? You came later than me, is it possible that you are afraid?"

You Jinling glared at her angrily, "You're not afraid of me, but you can still be afraid of me. I'm two times ahead of you."

"Yes, yes, you are amazing. If there is such an opportunity today, I recommend you."

"Cheng Xiaosi~~~"