The official post outside Bianjing City.
After Wu Yijieshan settled down with his clan members, he began to count the family's savings.
The more he counted, the more worried he became, muttering to himself:
"The people of Song Dynasty are too greedy. If this continues, they will have no choice but to sell their horses."
Bu Yixi dreamed:
"What exactly is father's plan?"
"Hasn't Uncle Zhongjing already reported it to the court?"
"Thanks to him not caring about it, otherwise dad's previous behavior would have been detrimental to our foothold in the Song Dynasty."
Wuyijieshan shook his head and said:
"Cao Bin's position of power is too low. If all the family wealth is placed on him, the imperial court will give me the control of a state capital at most."
"In that case, my family will soon decline."
"And you are the most beautiful flower in Helan Mountain. I don't have the pride of my family, so how can I follow him easily?"
Buyi Ximeng pondered for a moment and said, "But he is a close confidant of Master Pang and can directly influence Master Pang's decision."
Wuyijieshan shook his head and said:
"Although he is Pang Ji's son-in-law, he is not Pang Ji himself after all."
"When we join the Song Dynasty this time, we must at least be like the She family in Linzhou, able to guard a place for generations, and we must have a solid backer in the court."
"And you! My daughter, the most beautiful flower in Helan Mountain, is my most important support."
The She family he was talking about was the natal family of Mrs. She in Tianbo Prefecture. Taizu had personally promised that the governor of Linzhou would be hereditary by the She family, which was equivalent to a small warlord.
If it had been before, when Wu Yixi Meng heard this, he might not have cared about it, but would have felt a sense of responsibility.
But now, she feels a little uncomfortable...
The next day, Cao Bin first went to the Political Affairs Hall to hand in his assignment, then went to the Foreign Affairs Academy to sign in, and then returned to the Zhongjing Marquis Mansion.
Going to Xixia as an envoy was a big event. He had to attend court meetings and accept personal inquiries from the emperor before the mission was officially concluded.
The midsummer of the Song Dynasty was a bit difficult, and I was already covered in sweat just after going out for a walk.
Under Zhang Zhenniang's service, Cao Bin changed into a cool gauze dress and moved a wicker chair to go to the garden to cool off.
Seeing Zhang Zhenniang's gloomy look, she couldn't help but ask:
"What's wrong with Sister Zhen? Are you unhappy about the imperial decree?"
"I said that this seventh-grade 'ruren' is just a low-grade one."
"If I perform meritorious service in the future, I will naturally earn my life back. Don't worry."
The levels of married women in the Song Dynasty were divided into:
The first-grade country lady, the second-grade county lady, the third-grade lady, the fourth-grade respectful person, the fifth-grade Yiren, the sixth-grade Anren, and the seventh- and eighth-grade children.
If she is granted a royal title, although she is a concubine, she will have a salary and treatment comparable to that of a court official.
He is qualified to attend the Queen's holiday banquet and can also interact with the family members of the officials in the DPRK. No one dares to underestimate him.
At yesterday's dinner, Cao Bin gave Du Shiniang the seventh-grade child.
If you want to prevent fires in the backyard, you must abide by the rules even at home and cannot make arbitrary arrangements based on your preferences.
Du Shiniang is the first woman to enter the mansion. According to the order of priority, this position should be given to her first.
Yesterday, Li Shishi and Zhang Zhenniang did not behave strangely.
Why are you unhappy today?
Seeing what Cao Bin said, Zhang Zhenniang quickly waved her hands and said:
"No, uncle, I'm not sad about this, and I don't dare to hope for the position of my destiny wife."
As she spoke, she said rather shyly: "I feel like I'm too stupid..."
After asking in detail, Cao Bin finally understood.
It turned out that when Zhang Zhenniang first entered the mansion, she chose two properties, an antique gold and stone shop and a brocade manor.
The antique gold and stone shop is okay, it can make a lot of money every month.
But the silk and satin shop was much more miserable. It had been losing money since she took over.
Even the profits of the antique shop were lost.
Seeing Du Shiniang and Li Shishi's property growing rapidly, Zhang Zhenniang felt envious and wanted to cry.
In addition, at the dinner last night, Du Shiniang danced and Li Shishi sang, which made Zhang Zhenniang even more ashamed.
Because she doesn't know anything except sewing.
However, the Hou Mansion has a professional tailor and there is no need for her at all. She is made to look stupid and stupid, so she has a sad face.
At this time, Du Shiniang and others happened to walk in:
"Cao Lang, please help Sister Zhen think of a solution. We have come up with many ideas, but none of them have worked. Sister Zhen is almost bankrupt."
Zhang Zhenniang's eyes turned red and she begged:
"Uncle, please take these two properties back to your house."
"In order to maintain the business, the slave family already owes the two sisters thousands of dollars."
"If this continues, the slave family will have no way to survive."
Seeing her like this, Cao Bin couldn't help but laugh.
But Sister Yang was so envious that her eyes turned red.
"The property Cao Bin gave you? How many businesses does he have?"
"Even if you sell it at a loss, you can still get a lot of money back, right?"
Before Zhang Zhenniang could explain, Cao Bin rolled his eyes:
"You still say that I am a playboy and sell my property for a small loss? You are the prodigal, right?"
"No wonder you are so poor."
Sister Yang's pretty face turned red after being ridiculed, and she said with embarrassment: "You are going to die, you are so poor..."
Du Shiniang pulled Cao Bin and said, "Cao Lin, please stop being so unreasonable and quickly find a solution for Sister Zhen."
Cao Bin nodded and smiled: "I have a profitable business, which is very suitable for Sister Zhen."
With that said, he called a boy and asked him to buy tools and materials.
Later, he didn't mind the heat and started working on it himself in the yard.
Peach gum, beef marrow and other ingredients are mashed and then steamed together with various flower petals.
Du Shiniang asked curiously: "Are you making rouge?"
Cao Bin nodded and explained to Zhang Zhenniang while making the mixture. After more than half an hour, several kinds of rouge were made.
Cao Bin applied a little rouge and tasted it very professionally, then nodded with satisfaction and said:
"Which one of you wants to try?"
Du Shiniang hid and said worriedly: "Isn't it poisonous?"
Cao Bin didn't care about her, and directly took up Li Shishi's pretty face and applied it to her. She didn't resist, but was happy with it.
Looking at Cao Bin's serious look, his eyes were full of sweetness.
Seeing such a situation, Du Shiniang felt a little regretful.
Sister Yang murmured: "A grown man who only messes with his daughter's things is really not doing his job properly!"
Hu Sanniang nodded in agreement and said:
"I think Madam Yang is right, uncle should practice martial arts more."
The rouge made by Cao Bin includes blush, contouring, and lip balm, which is a complete set.
“What a perfect color, so beautiful.”
As her makeup gradually came into place, Du Shiniang was already amazed, her face full of disbelief.
"I didn't expect Cao Yan to be good at making rouge."
She couldn't wait to stretch her neck and let Cao Bin operate on her face.
Master Li touched his cheek, quickly took a bronze mirror and looked at it, his eyes full of joy.
At this time, Sister Yang had already reached out to grab Yanzhi, and Hu Sanniang did not show any weakness. She was the only one who moved the fastest.
Du Shiniang curled her lips and said: "Say one thing and do another, it's really..."
Cao Bin then asked Zhang Zhenniang: "Sister Zhen, do you think this Rouge can make money?"
Zhang Zhenniang nodded repeatedly and said: "The rouge made by my uncle is very good, and it will definitely make all the women in Tokyo flock to it."
Cao Bin nodded and said, "That's good. I'll paint a few more paintings for you, and I'll make sure your antique shop will make a lot of money..."
