Ninefold Purple

Tao Qi responded with a smile, and brought up the matter of the dowry with Song Yichun: "...the Wang family has been engaged in business affairs for many years, and the Duke has made up his mind, so I can talk to the people in the Marquis of Yan'an."

Song Yichun said with a little displeasure: "This is related to the dignity of the British government. Would I still treat my daughter-in-law badly?"

The most important thing for Tao Qi is this sentence, he repeatedly apologized, and discussed a rough amount with Song Yichun, and when he was about to retreat, the guard often asked to see him.

Song Yichun signaled him not to leave for the time being, and asked the boy to lead the Chang guards in.

Guard Chang saluted Song Yichun and Tao Qi respectfully, and said in a low voice, "Yan Chaoqing from Yizhitang brought a lot of gifts to Princess Ningde's residence."

Song Yichun's eyes were fixed.

He had a good personal relationship with the third son-in-law Shi Chonglan, and because of his mother, Mrs. Lu, the old lady of the British government, Song Mo was very much liked by the Lu family.Hearing that there was a rift between Song Mo and him, Lu Fuli and Lu Zhili even made a special trip to the house to ask what happened.Although he prevaricated, it is not easy to be a member of the Lu family and say Song Mo's fault. Song Mo also knows that if there is anything to ask the queen mother or queen mother, he will marry Princess Ningde who is in the Lu family. Help pass the word.

What is Song Mo asking Princess Ningde for this time?

Song Yichun thought about it.

Tao Qizhong stood up, saluted him respectfully, and said, "My lord, I'll go and find out what Yan Chaoqing's intentions are when he comes to the eldest princess's mansion!"

Song Yichun nodded, Tao Qizhong and Chang Weiwei retreated.

The house was quiet again.

Song Yichun's eyes fell on Song Han's schoolwork again.

He couldn't help frowning, and threw his schoolbook in the corner of the kang.

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Gu Yu took Wang Qinghuai to drink, and wanted to draw part of the money for repairing the old course of the Yellow River.

No one knows better than Wang Qinghuai the embarrassment of the noble family that seems to be full of flowers but is actually stretched. This is why he gritted his teeth and dealt with officials from the six ministries. What's more, Gu Yu's hands are very big. It's a matter of losing half a street.

"Okay!" He said immediately without a moment's hesitation, "Is 1 taels of silver enough?"

In Wang Qinghuai's view, it is already autumn, and the beginning of winter will be two months away, and the heads and shopkeepers of the various prefectures will return to their homes to collect accounts. The 1 taels of silver are more than enough to support Gu Yu until the beginning of winter .

Who knew that Gu Yu shook his head and said, "Is there a way to transfer 5 taels of silver?"

Wang Qinghuai was taken aback.

Gu Yu didn't ask him "can you transfer 5 taels of silver" in a negotiating tone, but asked him to find a way to transfer 5 taels of silver in an imperative tone.

Wang Qinghuai's first thought was that Queen Wan wanted a silver envoy.

But he dismissed the idea immediately. [

Xie Jincheng, the secretary of the salt class, belongs to Empress Wan. Empress Wan is short of money, so Xie Jincheng helps her to worry about it. How could she find Gu Yu?

But it is also possible that Gu Yu offered to help.

His mind was spinning rapidly.

If he can connect with Queen Wan through Gu Yu...

Wang Qinghuai said with a smile: "The repair of the entire old course of the Yellow River only cost 9 taels of silver. What's your urgent matter and need so much silver? I'm afraid they won't be able to get it out there, but I still have some silver in my hand. My father has it." , I can make some, but I have to think of a good reason, otherwise my father thought I was going to fool him!"

Gu Yu didn't know, thought for a while, and said, "Why don't I and Brother Tianci quit! But in front of people outside, we still say that we are in a partnership, and I will help the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households as before. dunning.

Wang Qinghuai was shocked.

In May next year, the repair of the old Yellow River Road will be completed, and at least 12 taels of silver will be paid in. Before that, Gu Yu and Song Mo invested a total of 6 taels of silver and 5 taels of silver. They all belong to him alone... This is like a poisonous snake biting his fingers, and a strong man cutting off his wrists.

What happened to Gu Yu and Song Mo that they were forced into such a situation?

The reason why he can enjoy himself in front of both civil and military officials is that he is well versed in the principle of staying on the front line in everything.Don't say that the British Duke intends to marry the Wang family, Song Mo may become his brother-in-law, and Gu Yu is the nephew of Empress Wan. Even if he is an ordinary official, he cannot just break up the relationship.If he really does this, although it is reasonable, it will be less humane, and the other party will inevitably feel uncomfortable, and may even never deal with him again, let alone support him when any good things happen in the future up.

It's just that I don't know if it's Gu Yu's business or Song Mo's business this time?

If it was about Gu Yu, Song Mo would help Gu Yu without hesitation given his shrewdness, why would he hesitate?If it is Song Mo's matter, I am afraid that eight out of ten or nine out of ten have something to do with the British public... Then you have to inquire carefully.

"How can this be possible!" Wang Qinghuai categorically refused, "It's only 5 taels, so why is this embarrassing? I still have a house in Baodafang, and it's worth 2 to [-] taels. At this moment, he pretended to be embarrassed and smiled, and said, "However, everyone knows that I am in business. If you know that I am going to sell a private house, you may suspect that I am short of cash and I still have a few sums of money." The money has not been settled by anyone! It’s best to find someone to sell it quietly, but that way you may only be able to sell it for tens of thousands of taels of silver at most..."

Gu Yuming knew that he was selling his own favor by saying this, but he still felt that Wang Qinghuai was quite righteous.He thought for a while and said, "Shizi, I'll tell you something, but you can't tell anyone."

Finally got down to business!

Wang Qinghuai was overjoyed, but calmly said: "It's not been a day or two since we have been dealing with each other. Don't you know who I am?"

Gu Yu smiled and said: "Of course I can trust the prince, but this matter has not been settled yet, if the news leaks out, it will cause trouble, so it is best to be cautious." Then lowered his voice and said: "Ning Fei is interested Brother Tianci, the emperor also had the same intention, and asked Brother Tianci to ask questions. It is estimated that there will be a decree in the next two days. Because I don’t know when the wedding date will be set, Brother Tianci is afraid that I will be in a hurry at that time, so I think about it in advance. Prepare some silver..."

It was as if a thunder had exploded in Wang Qinghuai's ears, causing his voice to change: "Is what you said true? The inkstone hall wants to be the Lord?"

"Yeah!" Gu Yu laughed, "The British government is famous, and Princess Jingyi has reached the age of marriage. My aunt didn't think about it at all. I heard that it was Concubine Ning who begged the emperor, and she regretted it a lot, but In the end, whether Brother Tianci is Princess Shang Jingyi or Princess Shang Jingfu is still hard to say, anyway, the Lord Shang is sure." He teased again, "Now Brother Tianci is so annoying that my aunt is the most protective person, he is afraid The concubine honored Princess Jingyi, and let me go into the palace to whisper for him in front of my aunt, and promised to buy me a house in Shichahai after the business was completed..."

How could Wang Qinghuai sit still!

"In that case, I'll quickly help Yantang collect all the money."

He hastily ate a meal with Gu Yu, then rushed home, pulled a servant and asked, "Where is Lord Hou?"

The little servant hurriedly said: "Master Hou is talking to Mr. Tao from the British government!"

Wang Qinghuai was so anxious that he was sweating, and hurried to the servant outside Yan'an Hou's meeting room: "Go in quickly and report that I have something urgent, please come out to see me no matter what, and I will Wait for his old man in the small study at the back."

The boy went away in response.

Wang Qinghuai waited anxiously for his father in the small study.

After a while, the Marquis of Yan'an walked in with a smile all over his face.

"Dahai, why is it so urgent?" He said with great satisfaction, "The British government came to our house to propose marriage again, and promised a bride price of 2 taels of silver, which shows that it attaches great importance to your sister. I was thinking, we can't let Your sister was underestimated by members of the Song family, and they are planning to prepare a dowry of 4 taels of silver for your sister, and they want to discuss this matter with you..."

"Father," Wang Qinghuai anxiously interrupted his father, dismissed all the servants who were serving in the room, and even told them to "serve tea later", and told the Marquis of Yan'an what he just heard in a low voice. "How are you talking with the British government? Have you agreed?"

"No way!" The Marquis of Yan'an's eyes were dazed, and he said after a while, "Song Yantang is the heir of the British government, how could he go to Princess Shang? It was possible in the early years, who would like to go to Princess Shang these few years? "

"Don't forget, there is not much harmony between Song's father and son!" Wang Qinghuai reminded his father.

The Marquis of Yan'an suddenly realized.

Wang Qinghuai hurriedly said, "Have you promised the Song family?"

The Marquis of Yan'an was embarrassed.

Wang Qinghuai thought for a moment, then said: "Didn't Dai Tianyi's family send a matchmaker to propose marriage to my younger sister two days ago? After you returned to the study, you said that you didn't know that your mother had agreed to the Dai family's matchmaker. Let’s just let this matter go. After a few days, the imperial decree will come down, and the Song family will naturally know what’s going on. We will make an agreement with the Dai family before the imperial decree comes down. Take it out yourself."

If it wasn't for the sudden marriage proposal from the British father-in-law to the Wang family, the Wang family and the Dai family would have already settled on the marriage.

The Marquis of Yan'an nodded, and went to the study room for the reception.

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"You said that the Marquis of Yan'an originally agreed, but the matter changed when the son came back?" Song Yichun stared at Tao Qizhong with his eyes wide open, his face full of disbelief.

"Yes!" Such a simple thing was not done, and Tao Qizhong looked a little ashamed at seeing Jiang Dong's elders, and said in a low voice, "I have already sent someone to find out what is going on, and there should be something in the next two days." message back."

"Hurry up!" Song Yichun's face was gloomy, "I'm afraid it's not that simple!"

Pottery bowed his head with complicated emotions and answered "Yes".

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In the wing room allocated to Song Mo in the summer resort palace, Gu Yu was lying on the big kang next to him, nibbling on an apple, looking at the furnishings in the room, and said, "It seems that the emperor really intends to recruit you as his son-in-law. Looking at your wing room, facing north and south, it's spacious and bright, I'm afraid Yao Shizhong doesn't live as well as you."

The emperor was in the summer palace, and the first assistant Liang Jifang was ordered to assist the crown prince in overseeing the country. Yao Shizhong, the Minister of the Household Department and a scholar of Jinshen Palace, accompanied the emperor in handling political affairs in the summer palace.

Song Mo, who was sitting in front of the desk practicing calligraphy, smiled.

His handwriting is naturally incomparable to those of the cabinet bachelors who were born in the top two rankings, but the layout is upright and majestic. The emperor likes it very much. These days, he is often called to copy Buddhist scriptures or travel notes. When I was young, I practiced calligraphy in the house.

Sisters, brothers, ask for pink tickets!

o(n_n)o~

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