Chu Qing and the two walked in front of Tao Mansion, chatting as they walked.
After getting a rough idea of "money", Chu Qing regretted it.
How can I buy this for zero yuan? I was obviously tricked by the shopkeeper.
Looking at the big and small bundles on Fu San's body, the more I thought about it, the more I regretted it.
Take those banknotes and call my father-in-law's bear face so sweet, what poems are you buying?
The most important thing is that Chu Qing has just learned that things are not going well in the mansion. Although his father is the minister of the Ministry of Industry and has some fertile land under his name, he is not from a wealthy family. The banknotes he just spent are enough for the mansion for half a year. of expenses.
But precisely because of this, Chu Qing was secretly surprised that the man who called himself Huang Si was so rich.
The two of them strolled until they arrived outside Tao Mansion.
The Tao family is a famous family. The Tao family in the capital is the main family, and the other prefectures and prefectures are branches. The head of the Tao family, Tao Yu, is the young master of the prince of the dynasty and the leader among the scholars in the capital. His reputation is far-reaching.
Tao Mansion, with two characters of bronzing, shines brightly.
The vassal king calls it a mansion, the officials call it a house, and the common people call it a family. Although Tao Yai is not a noble person from Tianhuang, the Holy One has specially granted a plaque with the word "Mansion", so the Tao family can be called a mansion to show his divine grace.
The lacquered red gate is a bit shabby, and the brick wall is slightly mottled even though it is tall. There are two gates in the middle and one on the side of the station. The front gate leads to Nanshi. Seven or eight sedans have fallen in the alley.
"There are a lot of people." Chu Qing stopped and looked around. He saw many people looking for the old gatekeeper to stuff his stuff with. He said with a smile: "They say that the seventh-grade official in front of the prime minister's door is an education profession. There are so many high-ranking officials. The noble man gives money to his disciples?"
Fu San smiled and said: "Master, that's not a bank note, it's a greeting card."
Chu Qing groaned: "Where is our greeting card?"
"You don't need a greeting card. Those people want to visit the Tao family. Whether it's successful or not, they just need to submit a message and a gift list. Most of them are to leave an impression on the Tao family. It may not be anything serious."
"Yes." Chu Qing hummed slightly and snapped his fingers: "Let's go, the young master will take you to carry the gas."
With long strides, Chu Qing came to the door of Tao Mansion. The two gatekeepers, one old and one young, all looked over.
Not seeing a sedan chair, not being a civil servant, not riding a horse, not being a general, not holding a polite note or greeting card, and not being a merchant, the two disciples couldn't figure out the purpose of Chu Qing's visit for a while.
"This young master, I don't know what your purpose is in coming to Tao Mansion."
The elderly disciple was wearing a commoner, his back was slightly bent, and his eyes were bright.
Chu Qing replied: "Kangmei...no, it's about the marriage proposal."
The young disciple chuckled, and the old disciple glared at him, and then asked Chu Qing: "This young master has a good name."
"Chu Qing."
"Chu?" The old disciple's attitude was a little more respectful: "But the young minister of Honglu Temple, Lord Chu, is a descendant?"
"No." Chu Qing shook his head, and just as he was about to speak, the old man's face changed drastically, and he quickly bowed and saluted: "It turns out that he is a relative of General Chu, the commander-in-chief of Jin Yao Guard. The young man is rude, don't blame me."
"No." Chu Qing shrugged: "I am Chu..."
Before he finished speaking, the elderly doorman showed a surprised look: "This old slave is blind, but he is actually a relative of Concubine Chu. Old..."
"What Concubine Chu? I've never heard of it, and it's not her."
The old disciple was stunned, raised his head, and said with a confused face: "That young master is..."
"The son of the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, Chu Qing."
The old disciple was stunned for two seconds, then twisted his neck and looked into the distance.
"The master is not feeling well. The young master will come back another day. Please take your time to see him off."
Chu Qing wanted to scold her.
Why, my father doesn't deserve to be called an adult.
But Chu Qing couldn't help it, because his father was a minister of the Ministry of Industry, or a minister of the left. Although his rank was high, his influence and power could not be compared with that of Tao Mansion.
This is similar to the professional title of director. They are both called directors. One is the director of the Galaxy Global People's Congress, and the other is the head teacher of Class 2 of Yuhong Primary School. Can they be the same thing?
After all, he was here to carry gas. Chu Qing couldn't show his face and asked angrily: "What do you call this uncle?"
"My surname is Qin."
We can also see some clues from this self-proclaimed, old man, young old man, old slave, they are indeed disciples, and they show their respect to everyone when they talk.
"Oh, Uncle Qin, the concierge. I also know a concierge named Qin. I am disrespectful and disrespectful. Can I ask, when is it convenient for Mr. Tao to see guests?"
"It's been more than a month. I'm just a disciple. I don't dare to make a conclusion. I'll find out after asking the manager of the house in a few days."
As soon as he finished speaking, a crimson sedan descended, and out of the sedan came a young man in rich clothes, about twenty years old, with a haughty expression.
The young man did not speak, but the servants dressed as servants came quickly.
"Li Lin, the second young master of the Li Mansion, paid homage to Mr. Tao and asked him to come into the manor to report."
The old disciple nodded and said with a smile: "There is an explanation. There is no need to report it. Young Master Li will just come into the house."
After finishing speaking, the door next to him quickly opened the side door, and the young man named Li Lin walked in quickly.
Chu Qing was dumbfounded: "Didn't you just say that Mr. Tao was unwell?"
"yes."
"How can I meet guests if I'm not feeling well?"
The elderly disciple had never seen such a stupid young man before. He sneered and said: "Master Li's father is the son of the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs at that time."
"My father is also Zuo Shilang."
"Master Li is the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel."
"My dad..." Chu Qing was angry: "Okay, old man, remember this. Wait for the day when your house is leaking and see if someone can repair it for you."
Fusan reminded in a low voice: "If it is not an official residence, it will not be repaired by the Ministry of Industry."
"Ah?" Chu Qing didn't know why: "Isn't the Ministry of Industry building houses?"
"Construction projects, water conservancy, and government office construction and repairs are not related to the construction of private residences."
"So the Ministry of Industry can't control them, they don't need to offend us, and they don't want to give my father face?"
Fu San was embarrassed to say anything.
The reason why I don’t give face is not because I am from the Ministry of Industry, but because I am... a master.
Fu San is an old man in the house, and he knows many things well, but he knows that he can't express them with his mouth, so he can't say anything.
When a new king ascends the throne, he should be treated with kindness and power, but who knows that the Ninth Five-Year King sitting on the dragon throne has only thunderous means to look down on the world. He has replaced countless courtiers alone, and the officials of the Ministry of Industry have suffered a great deal. Shockingly, officials below the fifth rank were not dismissed, but demoted and transferred, which was no different from being exiled.
At such a critical moment, who wants to deal with people from the Ministry of Industry?
If not, how could Chu Wensheng be so cruel as to let his only son come to Tao Mansion to propose marriage.
It is worth mentioning that Chu Wensheng was a trap for Chu Qing. He just thought that no one would pick up a leak in the gas tank. How could he imagine that even if it was a gas tank, everyone would avoid the Chu family.
Although Chu Qing didn't know the whole story, he understood the seriousness of it. If he was turned away, he wouldn't be willing to leave like this.
After thinking about it, Chu Qing looked at Fu San: "Take out all the money in your sleeves."
Fu San did not hesitate and handed the thirteen copper coins to Chu Qing.
Chu Qing looked around, and then put the copper plate into the old disciple's hand.
The old disciple looked down and grinned widely.
It's convenient to give money, he has seen it before.
But this was the first time he had seen someone giving money while insulting himself at the same time.
Thirteen cents, isn't this insulting?
Fu San couldn't stand it anymore. He tugged on Chu Qing's sleeve and spoke in a low voice.
"Young Master, you are just a disciple. You have given me too much."
Elderly disciple: “…”
