The second master of the Zuo family was indeed the one who built the garden for the emperor. Along the way, Yu Jinxi felt that everything was beautiful and exquisite. If someone hadn't led the way, she might not have been able to find out how to get out.
It looks like a scenery, but it's more like a maze.
If you want to see the whole thing clearly, you probably have to jump on the roof.
Soon, Yu Jinxi and Zhang Suying were led by the maid to meet Zuo Yutang.
At this time, she was making tea in a small pavilion, which was surrounded by water on three sides. The breeze blew the roller blinds and swayed slightly. The air was filled with a faint fragrance of tea, which had a unique charm.
The small pond is crystal clear, with colorful stones in it, and a few fat koi carps swimming around in it. The autumn lotus planted is in bloom now.
Zuo Yutang warmly greeted them to sit down, while the little maid stood far away, holding her arms around her neck and making tea herself.
This casual and comfortable look really didn't look like he was warning them.
Zhang Suying was the first to ask, "Miss Zuo, the tea you brew is really fragrant, but what kind of tea is this? I've never seen it before?"
Zuo Yutang said with a smile, "This is the tea given by my second uncle. It was rewarded by the emperor. The color of this tea is red. I boiled it with goat's milk to neutralize it and it tastes better."
I have seen this tea in Yujinxi before. It has a light taste and dark color. I am used to drinking other teas, but I am really not used to drinking this tea.
Zuo Yutang made tea, and each person added a cup. They talked and laughed around the tea for a while.
But Yu Jinxi felt that Zuo Yutang was absent-minded. When Yu Jinxi saw that her eyes were mostly on him, he took the initiative to mention it.
Unexpectedly, Zuo Yutang was so rude and directly talked about his difficulties.
It turned out that a distant cousin of hers got involved with the second son of Duke Yue's family. Now that Duke Yue's family is involved in a lawsuit, her cousin wants to cut off the relationship with the second son. This restaurant is eager to take action.
Unfortunately, my cousin suddenly became seriously ill for no apparent reason. My cousin didn't understand these things and was worried about the caretakers, so she cried in front of Zuo Yutang.
"Sister Yu, sister Su Ying, I am a girl, I have never bought or sold anything like this, and I really don't know what to do."
Zuo Yutang opened his mouth and drew the relationship closer. Zhang Suying and Yu Jinxi looked at each other.
Naturally, Zhang Suying couldn't get involved in this matter, and the only one who had the connections was Yu Jinxi.
When Yu Jinxi saw the eyes falling on him, he asked, "There are quite a lot of Zuo's family members. Is there no one who can help you, my cousin-in-law?"
Zuo Yutang smiled bitterly, "Sister Yu doesn't know something. It's a long story. This cousin is a branch of the Zuo family. The closest elder in the family is gone, and the elders next to him are all thinking about this industry. And they The elders were originally from a family that was at odds with my grandfather, and they were said to be a side branch, but they have long since lost contact. My grandfather has said that he will never see them again."
"and you…"
"This cousin is the aunt of my personal maid. My cousin, who is seriously ill, had a personal relationship with me before. Everyone knows about it, but they just turn a blind eye. Now that something has happened to my cousin's family, I can I don’t care, but the adults won’t care. Whether it’s good or not is up to God’s will.”
Zuo Yutang said, "This cousin sister-in-law is begging me. I can't just sit back and do nothing. I don't look at the monk's face or the Buddha's face. If this property is taken over by others, it will be easier for my cousin-in-law to be an adult. It's a pity that she still has nothing to do with her." If you have a pair of daughters, if you don’t handle them well, the daughter’s fate will not be much better in the future.”
"Why don't you ask Prince Yan to help you?"
Zhang Suying said straightforwardly, "I see that you are quite familiar with Prince Yan. He should have some ideas."
Zuo Yutang looked at her and asked, "You said you were going to the Buddha Temple that day?"
Zhang Suying nodded.
Zuo Yutang said with a smile, "Would you believe me when I said it was a coincidence? And that day, when I saw Prince Yan, I also apologized to him. The maids talked nonsense in private and hurt each other's dignity. I really blame my lack of discipline for this. strict."
"I have offended others, how can I ask them to help me?"
Looking at Zuo Yutang's calm and generous appearance, he doesn't look like the kind of person who goes on a rampage and hurts people's dignity at all costs. Sure enough, the rumors are wrong, and you have to hear it with your own ears.
"It's a coincidence that the rumors spread, but if you want to blame it, it's my fault for not knowing people well."
Zhang Suying said, "Sister Yutang, from what you said, it seems like you have something hidden."
Zuo Yutang sighed, "Originally I planned to bury this matter in my stomach, but considering that Sister Su Ying has also suffered from their methods, this matter of mine is not worth hiding."
Zhang Suying was a little confused at first, but then she suddenly became clear, "Is it related to the Ding family?"
Zuo Yutang glanced at her in the affirmative.
Zhang Suying frowned, "What are the Ding family doing? What do they want to do by spreading rumors about you?"
Zuo Yutang added milk tea to her while saying, "The Ding family expressed their intention to marry my family last year. My mother really thought that I was too young. Although the Ding family looked good, she did not agree. "
"last year?"
Zhang Suying checked the timeline and frowned more tightly, "Last year, Mrs. Ding and my mother also had a slight relationship."
Yu Jinxi said calmly, "Throw a net to catch fish, and whoever you catch will be the one who counts."
Zuo Yutang smiled, "Sister Yu is right."
Zhang Suying said angrily, "Then who are we? We are all fish in her Ding family's net for her son to choose?"
Yu Jinxi said, "If an official's family has children, it's okay to do this. But the Ding family shouldn't do things to the best of their ability and destroy them if they don't get it. It's really scary."
Zhang Suying became angry when she thought of what the Ding family had done, "My mother didn't want this marriage, so she spread rumors in an attempt to ruin my reputation. Sister Yutang also experienced the same thing. The Ding family really thought that this capital city was theirs. Is it the final word?”
Zuo Yutang said, "At first I thought it was just a coincidence, but then things happened to your family, and then I was sure that the Ding family had done something intentional."
A sharp look flashed in Yu Jinxi's eyes, "She is right to recruit noble girls for her son, but she should not treat others like fools in an attempt to ruin their reputation and make them marry into his family to achieve her goal."
Hearing this, Zhang Suying became even more angry.
The same goes for Zuo Yutang.
Mrs. Ding deliberately spread those words to put the Zuo family and Yanhuai at odds. If Yanhuai was petty and complained to the palace, not only Master Zuo's official career would be affected, but Zuo Yutang's marriage would also become difficult. .
The four words of a noble girl paying attention to upbringing and being cautious in words and deeds are almost engraved in her bones and blood. People who can marry the Zuo family must have a good family background.
Such a family would not want a girl who talked nonsense and dared to offend the current king in front of everyone as their daughter-in-law.
This move can be said to kill two birds with one stone. If Zuo Yutang cannot get married, the Ding family will be able to talk to her again.
But Mrs. Ding never expected that the Zuo family and the Zhang family would be so stubborn.
Yu Jinxi added, "Fortunately, Master Zuo and Master Zhang are not people who give in to their daughters for the sake of fame, otherwise Mrs. Ding would really have succeeded."
Although Zhang Suying and Zuo Yutang did not speak, they both looked in agreement.
Mrs. Ding seemed to have a kind heart, but she was just looking at her. In fact, she had a dark heart.
Mrs. Ding's behavior must not be hidden from Lord Ding. The two of them are so thoughtful in their interactions in the back house, and Lord Ding's way of being an official can also be seen.
"Sister Yu, can you give me some advice about this restaurant? My cousin-in-law really can't wait any longer."
Zuo Yutang spoke again. Seeing that Yu Jinxi could not evade it, he immediately had an idea in his mind, "Instead of selling it to others and suffering a loss, why not buy it yourself?"
