Ming Dynasty: My Father Zhang Juzheng

Chapter 170 The Beauty Comes South
Half a month passed in a flash.

As Zhang Yunxiu's wedding date drew closer, Zhang Juzheng's condition gradually improved.

From being unable to move before to being able to move a few fingers now, the short recovery made the Zhang brothers ecstatic.

At the same time, as Zhang Yunxiu responded to ever-changing circumstances with the same attitude, Zhang Siwei remained on edge.

That feeling is probably the same as when the teacher randomly checks the homework in class and finds that I haven't done it. I am afraid that I will be called on, and then I pray silently in my heart: Please don't call on me, please don't call on me.

These days, those who used to hold important positions in the government no longer dare to show off.

I won’t go to the brothel anymore, and I’ll postpone the banquet if possible.

In the past, when these officials met someone, they would raise their necks like a cock with its head held high. But now it is different. These high-ranking officials always smile when they meet someone, just like Maitreya Buddha.

When officials in the capital were silent.

A convoy slowly drove into Beijing from Jiangnan.

The one in the front was an extremely luxurious carriage.

It is pulled by four horses, is 12 feet high, 15 feet long and 10 feet wide, and is made entirely of extremely precious camphor wood.

A fence was also built around the carriage, decorated with the finest Shu brocade.

Behind the carriage, there were hundreds of servants and more than fifty carriages following one after another.

When the people of the capital saw this, they gathered on both sides and pointed at the convoy.

"Whose fleet is this? It's so luxurious?"

"Yes, even the servants are wearing decent clothes."

"Well, you don't know this, right? This is the Xu family's convoy from Songjiang Prefecture." An old scholar with some knowledge in the crowd stroked his beard and said complacently, "The Xu family knows about this, right? The nephews of old Master Xu Jie."

"Ah, I see. This is the eldest daughter sent by the Xu family to marry the young master of the Zhang family."

Hearing this, one of them slapped his forehead and shouted excitedly.

Now everyone reacted.

The marriage of these two families was a grand event in the capital. Especially now that the Prime Minister was seriously ill and the Deputy Prime Minister was acting as the Prime Minister, the Emperor granted the marriage at such a critical juncture.

The significance is self-evident.

Jane is in the emperor's heart!
Instantly, sour voices were heard among the crowd.

"Alas, why don't I have a good father?"

"Hahaha, with your pointed face and monkey cheeks, why don't you piss yourself in the mirror? Do you have the luck to do that?"

"I like to think, what's your business?"

The people on both sides were making so much noise that they almost blocked the road. Fortunately, Han San had led the Jinyiwei and Wucheng Bingmasi to maintain order.

This allowed the convoy to pass normally.

In the front carriage of the team, Xu Ruoxi was wearing a plain dress, sitting obediently on a soft embroidered couch. Next to her, a bean-green bean sprout, Green Ivy, looked excited.

Look here and there.

This is the first time that Luluo has come to Beijing.

In the past, she seldom went to Nanjing, let alone the capital, and she wanted to live in this big city with her young lady in the future.

Green ivy was so happy that she couldn't help but chatter.

"Miss, Miss, look at that building, it's so tall, this street is so wide, and over there, over there." Looking at Luluo who was chirping like a sparrow, Xu Ruoxi frowned and muttered, "Luluo, this is Beijing, not Huating, and the Grand Secretary's Mansion is not like our home. If you continue to be so unruly."

"If you commit a crime, I won't forgive you."

Hearing the voice, Luluo stuck out her tongue at Xu Ruoxi and made a face.

Then she moved her lotus steps to sit next to Xu Ruoxi, hugged her young lady's arm and said coquettishly: "I know that young lady loves me the most, how could she torture Luoluo, right, young lady."

"You." Xu Ruoxi stretched out her finger and poked Luoluo's forehead hard, scolding with a smile, "You only know how to bully me because I am kind-hearted. Besides, this huge mansion is not something I can decide on my own."

"If you fall into that person's hands, you will suffer."

The one Xu Ruoxi was talking about was naturally Zhang Yunxiu's first woman, Zheng Xier. She had known about this woman's methods since she was in Songjiang. She was proficient in arithmetic and quite resourceful.

Most of the business under Zhang Yunxiu was managed by her.

In just two years, not only did he manage his subordinates well, but his business was also booming.

When merchants from the entire capital saw her, who wouldn’t call her “Madam Zheng”?
If this woman wasn't of low status and had only given birth to a daughter, she would have felt a great sense of crisis.

When Luluo heard her mistress mention Zheng Xier, her lips pouted so much that a soy sauce bottle could hang on them. She complained, "My son-in-law is such a jerk. Why does he let a concubine take charge of so many businesses?"

After that, she changed the subject and urged, "But now that we have a young lady, these businesses should be managed by her."

Xu Ruoxi smiled and waved her hand to refuse, "I am not proficient in this. If I take it by force and fail to manage it well, not only will I suffer, but I will also offend my husband.

It would be better to be more generous and give the property directly to Xier to manage."

"Miss."

"The most important thing for a woman is to capture a man's heart. I won't fight or compete with him, and I'll give birth to children for him. Naturally, he won't treat me unfairly." Xu Ruoxi said, tilting her head, a beautiful blush appeared on her fair cheeks.

The group staggered.

Finally we arrived at the Xu family mansion at the end of Fugui Street.

The Xu family is extremely wealthy, so naturally they have a mansion in the capital.

As soon as the convoy stopped, Han San quickly walked over to the carriage and shouted respectfully, "Madam, we are here. Please stay here for a few days. If you have anything to do, just send someone to let me know."

Xu Ruoxi replied softly through the curtains, "Thank you for your hard work, Captain Han."

"It's all as it should be."

Han San clasped his fists again.

Han San naturally did not dare to be negligent towards this future mistress. He said a few more auspicious words, walked to the front, and personally took on the important task of directing traffic.

What is the most important thing for a subordinate?
Let the people above see that you have work to do.

Following Han San's command, the carriages slowly drove into the Xu family compound. Only when the last carriage drove in did Han San, who was standing at the door, let out a long sigh, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

"Boss, this is just a small matter, let us handle it." Xiaoqi immediately handed over a towel and tea with a smile.

Han San took it, sat down at the small table next to him, wiped his neck and looked at him and said, "You are sensible, I will leave the task of guarding the Xu family mansion to you."

"Thank you, boss." Xiaoqi said with a smile, clasping his fists.

Seeing the appearance of this subordinate, Han San changed his previous flattery, patted the man's shoulder fiercely, and threatened him fiercely: "Remember, don't make any mistakes, and don't let anyone disturb our new wife. Otherwise, we will make you pay."

"Understood. Understood."

(End of this chapter)