On the day they agreed to go to Cao's house, the group went to Cao's house on time. Cao Song was waiting outside for the arrival of several people. The group of people dismounted, and several young men followed and led the horses over. Arriving at the gate, Wen Wan looked at the bold cursive word "Cao Mansion". Cao Song looked at the two characters Wen Wan looked at the door of their house and smiled, "My father wrote this himself."
Wen Wan nodded. He has good calligraphy skills. Because Wen Wan had never seen the memorial in the Yanghe Hall, and she didn't know that the word Cao Shangshu was written so beautifully. Wen Wan looked at those two words and was filled with admiration in her heart. The registered member of Cao Shang Piaotian Literature recommended this work to be very good. It seems that several Shangshu Tianguan have their own uniqueness.
Unlike girls, young men are not afraid of being looked at. Walking is also possible. So Wen Wan naturally chose to walk. In fact, according to Cao Song's wishes, he could sit in a sedan chair, but Wen Wan didn't want to sit in a sedan chair. And Wen Wan felt very weird after hearing what he said. How big can a Shangshu Mansion be? Wen Wan insisted on walking, and others naturally followed. Because among the four, the real boss is Wen Wan.
So a group of people strolled in. Wen Wan walked on the road, admiring the decoration of the Cao family's house. Looking at Wen Wan, an indescribable feeling flashed in her heart. Compared with the Hua family and other official families, the Cao family's home was much richer. However, Wen Wan felt that she might have seen a lot in the palace, but she didn't feel that the wealth was too much.
Wen Wan was passing by the main courtyard and looked at the elegant ink painting on the big stone in the main courtyard, which gave it an extra sense of freedom and elegance. Wen Wan thought about it and wanted to get one when she got home. Please ask the teacher to draw a few more strokes, okay. It definitely doesn't have a smell.
Along the way, Wen Wan finally understood why Cao Song said it was better to sit in a sedan chair. Because the house is really big, it should be as wide as hundreds of acres of land. Fortunately, Wen Wan is used to living in a big mansion in the palace. No matter how big the Cao family is, compared with Prince Chun's palace, it's not bad. Wen Wan looked over, feeling more and more confused, but she didn't say a word. He glanced at Cao Song who was making an introduction enthusiastically.
When you go to someone¡¯s home to be a guest, you naturally have to meet the elders first. Mr. Cao went on an errand. Naturally, several people went to see Mrs. Cao. Mrs. Cao looked at Fu Xi and took a closer look. Nodding in praise.
While Wen Wan was looking at herself, she was also looking at the woman in front of her. She looks like a shrewd woman, not much different from ordinary ladies.
After a few words of greeting, Wen Wan just responded in a low voice. Cao's mother had heard Cao Song's words before. I knew that this talented young man had a eccentric personality and had a throat problem, so he seldom spoke on weekdays. Not that I minded. Said a few times. Let a few young people go to Cao Song's yard. She sent someone to prepare lunch. Entertain some distinguished guests.
When we went to Cao Song's yard, Wen Wan and his party saw a man who looked four or five cents like Cao Song. The man saw Cao Song coming with a group of people, all dressed in extraordinary clothes. Looking at Wen Wan's iconic face again, he smiled and asked, "Yeah. Third brother, this is it? Is this Mr. Jiang?"
Cao Song smiled and said, "Yes. This is Crown Prince Chun, and this is Young Master Jiang. Today I invite them to my home as guests. Lord Crown Prince, Young Master Jiang, this is my second brother."
Yan Qixuan is very cold, gentle and calm. The strange thing is that Luo Shouxun didn't even say hello to him. The man smiled and said, "Third brother, get busy then!"
Of course, no one would ask about this person without knowing it. Wen Wan knew that Cao Song was the third eldest child in the family. The eldest brother is his biological brother, and the second brother is his concubine brother. In this era, unless there is no legitimate son in the family. Otherwise, the bastard will be ignored. Of course, if the concubine is extremely talented. Let's leave it alone. Unfortunately, such situations are very rare. because. Talented bastards are usually suppressed.
"This is the courtyard where I live, Sangzi Courtyard." Wen Wan was wondering why it was called Sangzi Courtyard. As soon as I walked in, I saw two mulberry trees in the yard. Wen Wan is a little confused. Sangzi should not only be found in Jiangnan, but it can also grow here.
"These two mulberry trees are colder than ordinary mulberry trees, so they can survive here." Cao Song looked at Wen Wan's confused look and immediately explained.
Wen Wan suddenly realized that she might only be able to survive, but she would not be able to bear fruit. It¡¯s completely appreciated. But according to Wen Wan's temperament, the things grown in the yard are either edible or useful. Otherwise it should be thoroughly enjoyed. What I hate the most is that it is inedible and not purely for viewing.
When we walked in, the yard was very clean and should be said to be spotless. There is also a set of chess pieces on the stone bench. Wen Wan understands, it is estimated that Cao Song has started to study and practice diligently since that day!
Cao Song led everyone into the house. Wen Wan looked at the door curtain, which was made of green flowers and soft curtains. I haven¡¯t looked at the furnishings of the house yet. I saw the beauties in the house surrounded by greenery and flowers, and raised the soft curtain of flowers. Came out laughing.
??"The young master is back." The three beautiful maids turned towards Wen Wan and others and blessed them. The few boys who were following him immediately rewarded each of them with a purse. Wen Wan did not pay attention to the beauty, but only paid attention to the layout of the room.
The four walls are exquisitely carved, with instruments, swords, bottles and stoves all on the walls. The brocade veil is covered with gold and pearls, and even the bricks on the ground are green and decorated with flowers. There is also a strange stone bonsai and a coral bonsai placed under the wall. Wen Wan looked at it and was secretly shocked. The decoration here is too rich, isn't it? This coral bonsai alone is worth thousands of taels of silver. The Cao family is so luxurious.
"It's dazzling, it's my first time here, and it's dazzling too. This isn't the man's residence, it's clearly the girl's boudoir. I don't know what Cao Song is thinking. I've suggested it to him several times, but nothing happened. I don¡¯t want to change the decoration here. Every time I come here, I feel like I¡¯m entering a girl¡¯s boudoir,¡± Luo Shouxun shouted at the top of his lungs.
Cao Song's face turned red. He wanted to explain but didn't know how. Wen Wan kept snickering as he watched. This guy has no inhibitions about what he says.
Yan Qixuan was a little embarrassed because his room was richer and more gorgeous than this one. So I was very upset when I saw Wen Wan smiling. Make up your mind to move out when you return. If you can't move out, you have to at least make arrangements, but you can't let Luo Shouxun make fun of you for looking like a girl.
"It's normal. It's worth your shouting every time." Cao Song was unhappy.
One of the maids smiled sweetly and said, "Master Xun, you have bullied my young master again. Be careful that Dan Niang doesn't pick up your favorite red roe deer for a while."
Wen Wan understood clearly. She looked at the three maids in the room and knew that Cao Song's most proud maid was definitely not here. It seems that is indeed the case. Because these three maids could not make her eyes light up. How could it be worth Cao Song's concern?
"Fu Xi, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" Yan Qixuan looked at Wen Wan. He had been very quiet since he came into the room. asked a little worriedly.
"It's okay, my throat is just a little uncomfortable. Nothing else serious." Wen Wan said apologetically in a hoarse voice. This was an excuse she had already thought of, and she didn't want to talk more. He has a throat problem, which is something everyone knows. This is a perfect excuse.
"Sir, the tea you ordered is ready." A charming voice sounded outside, and the curtain opened as soon as he finished speaking.
Wen Wan raised her head like a conditioned reflex and saw a woman coming in. This woman's steps are light and graceful, her face is like a peach blossom, and her shy and affectionate beautiful eyes exude brilliance in the blink of an eye. A beauty, indeed a beauty. No wonder Cao Song could look at Yuechan without squinting.
"This is my personal attendant, called Dan Niang." Cao Song looked at Wen Wan's straight eyes and coughed. Seeing Wen Wan come back to her senses, Cao Song introduced with a smile.
The maid named Dan Niang was very angry when she saw Wen Wan looking at her with such an ungrateful look. She wished she could eat her up in one gulp. This person was not even a talented person, he was simply a pervert. However, the angry look has an added charm, which makes people pity and love even more.
Yan Qixuan's heart suddenly sank when he looked at Wen Wan. Could it be that Fu Xi fell in love with this girl? This girl was indeed beautiful, and Fu Xi loved beauties. Thinking of this, he felt indescribably uncomfortable. When I looked up again, I saw that Wen Wan was back to normal, there was nothing special about her, and I felt a little better. But the sense of crisis in my heart is getting stronger and stronger.
The maid next to you has already brought a small tea tray. Inside are four colorful teacups, all of which are beautifully carved with landscapes, trees, and cursive characters and patterns.
Wen Wan looked at the Cao family, why are they so particular about a small tea cup? They are really a wealthy family. Compare it to the Heing family. It can even be compared with those in Prince Chun's Mansion. As Wen Wan flashed this thought, she looked around again, feeling cold in her heart. However, does the Cao family have the heritage of the Taira family? Although the Taira family has a bad reputation, it is an iron-hatted title after all, with more than a hundred years of accumulation. Not to mention compared with Prince Chun's Mansion.
Wen Wan now has deep doubts in her heart. She had already heard from Yan Qixuan that Princess Chun wanted to betroth her youngest daughter to Cao Song, the third son of the Cao family. But Cao Song's biological father rejected him. Rejecting the legitimate daughter of a powerful man, but choosing herself, a person with no father or mother to rely on, why on earth did Cao Shangshu choose him. Looking at the wealth here, Wen Wan already had a vague answer in her heart. Cao Song was originally a Jinshi who was sponsored by others. He married Yuan, a daughter of an aristocratic family, and brought a generous dowry. But it can't match the current wealth.
"And if you want to be rich forever, it doesn't matter how high your official position is based on talent and reputation alone. Wen Wan thought of this and smiled. Yes, this was the original plan. Think about it, marrying her will not hinder her career, and she will still have three fiefs, which will be her lifetime income. If things don¡¯t go well with my husband¡¯s family in the future,?Do not take it out and stick it upside down. This abacus is good. However, they never thought about whether she was a princess. (To be continued)