Brother Jin was uncomfortable being hugged by Wen Wan and twisted around. But he also felt that Wen Wan was in a bad mood and didn't say anything. Brother Rui, however, remained motionless, and looked at Wen Wan from time to time, looking cautious.
Wen Wan felt nervous as she looked at Brother Rui's cautious expression. It's not worth it to make yourself in a bad mood and your son nervous for someone who has nothing to do with you. Immediately, he put these worries behind him and said with a smile: "Come, Dabao, Xiaobao, let's play puzzle together." Brother Rui has been putting the puzzle together, and Brother Jin is acting as the conductor (actually he is just watching, I guess). How could my brother take so long to make the same thing?)
Xia Yao heard the gentle and cheerful laughter and smiled. With the child here, the princess recovered quickly. Those who have nothing to do with it won¡¯t bother too much.
Wen Wan accompanied the child and heard that Ming Zhi and Ming Huai were coming over. Send some local specialties. These specialties were brought back by Mingzhi from a business trip.
Mingzhi¡¯s errand often involves going to the racecourse where horses are kept (it is used for military purposes, and horses are also important military supplies). Mingzhi did a good job. Their bosses also praised them unstintingly. However, even though he received the award, Mingzhi was not proud. He did what he should do and was not complacent. Because of this, he gained the favor of people around him.
Wen Wan nodded: "Let them in!" Normally, these things would be reported to Xia Yao. Xia Yao knew Wen Wan's temperament and would usually intercept them. No notification of gentleness.
It was a coincidence that Mingzhi and Minghuai originally planned to go back after delivering the things. Unexpectedly, Wen Wan summoned them. This time it was a bit unexpected.
The two of them said hello to Wen Wan.
Wen Wan looked at the two and a half young men standing in front of her. Mingzhi wore a blue robe and looked very slender. Maybe it's because he often runs outside, so his complexion is a little dark. Especially standing next to Minghuai, who is wearing a moon-white straight-front robe and has fair skin, he looks even darker.
Wen Wan looked at Ming Huai with some timidity. Speaking of which, this is Wenwan's third time meeting Minghuai. I had no impression of the first two times.
Wen Wan first asked Mingzhi some things, and Mingzhi answered in an orderly manner. Wen Wan nodded from time to time to express satisfaction. Not much else was said.
When we arrived at Minghuai, wenwan smiled and asked about the bank's business. Just ask roughly. Minghuai is just a young apprentice, and his inside knowledge is limited. Wenwan asked. I just ask questions out of habit.
Minghuai answered some questions, and finally said after hesitating, "Princess, the bank actually looks stable on the surface, but it's starting to get a little messy internally."
Wen Wan was a little surprised: "Oh. Why is there a mess inside?" Wen Wan knew what the inside of the bank was like.
Minghuai blushed, and Mingzhi gave him a hint, telling him not to be afraid. Even if he said it out, who else would dare to attack Ming Huai because of his ambition? Minghuai received Mingzhi's encouragement and plucked up the courage to say, "I also heard it from my uncle. The shopkeeper's friend did business and borrowed a sum of money from the bank. It would have been okay to borrow money, but they did not follow the bank's rules. work."
When Wen Wan heard this, she knew that the money must not be a small amount. If it was a small amount, it wouldn't be worth it when Shang Wei murmured to Ming Huai in private. Wen Wan looked solemn. It's easy to make money, but if you lose money, who can you turn to? And Wenwan can be sure that he will take the big head. It¡¯s Shopkeeper You himself. He is really brave: "How much?"
Minghuai reported the number directly: "Lent two hundred thousand."
There was a flash of light in Wen Wan's eyes, but it quickly returned to its original state. He smiled and said: "I don't care about the bank now, let's not talk about it." Then he looked at Minghuai who looked disappointed and said with a smile, "You are also sixteen this year. I haven't heard your mother mention your marriage. ? Is there a good candidate?¡±
Minghuai's face turned a little red: "No." The young man said. After all, I am still a little shy when talking about my life-long events.
Mingzhi carefully interjected from the side: "Mom has taken a fancy to a few companies, but they all dislike Minghuai and don't join the officialdom. Maybe she thinks that working in a bank is a lowly career." Although it is a bank, it is also a business, so People from good families are reluctant to let their daughters marry, as they think it is obscene. The eldest lady doesn't like a bad family.
Wen Wan smiled and said: "So that's the reason. Your mother didn't tell me anything. Minghuai, do you ever feel that you are in a disadvantaged position because of your career?"
Minghuai immediately shook his head: "No, I think working in the bank is more interesting than reading those books." He thought so. But others don't think so. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, merchants were the lowest status. Wen Wan actually wanted to improve the status of the businessman, but this social hierarchy was deeply rooted, and the emperor was also affected by it. Because he understood it, Wen Wan did not use his strength. actually. If she hadn't been known as Mr. Fuxi, many people would have looked down upon her.?!
Wen Wan thought for a moment and then smiled and said: "Then tell me? What do you like? It's a lifelong event, don't be vague." It's normal for elders to care about the marriage of younger generations.
Mingzhi was overjoyed. Seeing Minghuai's face turn red, he immediately pushed him. If Wen Wan is willing to come forward, we will definitely find a satisfactory candidate. Moreover, this is also a sign that Wen Wan is willing to promote Ming Huai.
Minghuai was encouraged by his elder brother. Only then did he pluck up the courage and say, "It's enough to be well-educated, able to take care of the housework, and to be filial to your parents."
Wen Wan smiled lovingly and said, "You're not too old anyway, so there's no need to worry." He's only sixteen years old, so there's nothing to worry about.
Minghuai said with some embarrassment: "Princess Lao is worried." Many of his colleagues got married early at the age of sixteen. All have children. His mother was almost furious because of this. But after looking at so many, I just couldn¡¯t pick one that I liked. But he didn't dare to say this in front of Wen Wan.
Wenwan didn¡¯t send anything, just a few snacks to Minghuai. Just let them out. After leaving the princess's mansion, Minghuai asked in a low voice: "Brother, what does the princess mean?" Could it be that he was looking for a wife for him.
Mingzhi smiled and scolded: "I am usually eloquent, but when I get to the princess, I become a sawed gourd. The princess asks about your marriage, whether she will find it for you or not. She also cares about you. As long as you work hard, your future will be bright. Not lower than my uncle."
Minghuai nodded solemnly: "Yes, I will." His uncle Shang Wei was in the bank, and he earned thousands of taels of silver every year just from monthly bonuses. Others also have an income of several thousand taels per year. If he does it well, he will not have to worry about his livelihood in the future.
If Minghuai is still a son of a noble family in the Hou family, he may also be resistant to this. But after going through hardships, I believe that only living a better life is good. Besides, even though you work in a commercial firm, you are not registered as a merchant. From now on, if the child has a bright future, he will still go to the imperial examination hall to take the imperial examination and become an official.
Minghuai waited until he was far away before whispering: "Brother, you said the princess clearly knew that Shopkeeper You had borrowed so much money. Why didn't you care?"
Mingzhi is not sure: "It doesn't matter if you tell the princess about this. It won't be known to others anyway. But don't tell others anymore. How the princess behaves is not something you and I can guess."
Ming Huai was grateful and didn¡¯t mention it again.
Wen Wan said to Xia Yao beside her: "In the face of power, the so-called system is just a piece of waste paper. But shopkeeper You has such courage? Send someone to check and find out what is going on?" Loan Two hundred thousand yuan goes out to do business for relatives. What kind of business is this?
Not long after, Xia Yao had someone check him out. Xia Yao knew that her face turned blue: "Princess, they borrow money at the lowest interest rate and then lend it out."
Wen Wan chuckled softly: "You are so brave, you dare to make loan sharks? Let's leave it alone, and we will calculate it together when the time comes." Wen Wan is not in charge now, and she doesn't want to alert others.
Seeing that the sun was not strong, Wenwan walked around in the yard with her two children. Now is the season for flowers to bloom. Mingrui was okay, but Mingjin was dancing happily.
Wen Wan pinched a flower, because Wen Wan often eats flowers herself, so Wen Wan still knows which flowers can go into her mouth. Brother Rui grabbed flowers as toys, while Brother Jin stuffed everything into his mouth. No, as soon as the flowers came into my hands, I stuffed them into my mouth and started chewing them.
Xia Ying beside him laughed: "It seems that the second young master has inherited the princess's love for eating flowers. Haha, the young master who eats flowers!"
Wen Wan felt that Mingjin didn¡¯t like eating flowers, but that children ate whatever they had. It will be fine after this stage is passed: "It doesn't matter if you are a philanderer, as long as you are not a playboy."
Xia Yao's face turned dark immediately.
Xia Ying was overjoyed, "It's okay, it doesn't matter if you are a playboy." Playboy said, just marry as many as you want and have as many houses as you want.
This time it was Wen Wan's turn to darken her face: "If he dares to do fancy things for me, let's see how I deal with him then!" All is well with the family. If there are more women in the backyard, there will be more trouble. If you don't do it right, it will cause trouble for the family.
Xia Yu came over, "Princess, Princess Fengjun has brought a heavy gift."
Wen Wan heard that Yu Tong asked someone to give something over: "This is not a new year or a holiday, so what kind of gift should I give? It's not necessary because of what happened last time. Let someone give me a gift in return!" Wen Wan doesn't want to talk to Yu Tong anymore. What kind of emotions do you want to maintain?
But then he turned to gentle and sighed slightly: "Actually, Mr. Fang is very good. Is Fang Yutong spoiled? There is no trouble in getting married. It has been smooth sailing for so many years, but you can't get up after encountering a small setback?"
??, since she is a minister, nothing will happen. But she became the princess. In terms of seniority, she was the cousin-in-law, but she was not the first class in front of the princess. In addition, everyone became a foil in front of the princess. That's why he alienated the princess. "This is what Wuxing said when Xia Yao was chatting with Wuxing. As a bystander, Wuxing was different from Xia Yao who took in his own feelings. Therefore, the comments were more objective.
??Looked at Xia Yao with a gentle smile, she is making progress! (To be continued)