Among the two houses, Wang Xifeng and Qin Keqing have the best relationship.
In addition to being the wife of the head of the family, they have many things in common.
It's also because the two have many similarities in temperament.
Both of them are very thoughtful and strong people.
You have to handle the things at hand properly.
Otherwise, I won’t even be able to sleep well.
It's just that the two have different origins and have different methods of doing things.
Qin Keqing was born in a small family, so he often used gentle methods.
After taking charge of the Ning Mansion, everyone in the He Mansion praised him.
Wang Xifeng was born in the royal family of Jinling, and her ancestors had a powerful sect that few others could match.
There is a sense of superiority in my bones.
He is not a bad person, but he is extremely strong-willed in his dealings.
This caused many servants to fear her more than respect her.
Thinking about it, you know that even Jia Lian would be three points shorter when he saw her.
Not to mention ordinary servants?
As Wang Xifeng's right-hand man, Ping'er was in Jia Lian's house.
It is very face-saving in the eyes of others.
Slowly it became a buffer between the people in Rong Mansion and Wang Xifeng.
Many things in Rong Mansion come to her for help.
If he can help, Ping'er will never hesitate to help.
It can be said that everywhere you go, you should have the word "ping".
Calm and calm.
Over the past few years, he has become famous.
No one in the whole family could say anything bad about her.
Therefore, Qingwen, who was willing to fight with everyone, would give up her activities when she saw her.
Ping'er came back from Daiyu's house, so naturally he didn't dare to hide it.
So I told Wang Xifeng about the bird's nest.
"Grandma, my trip was not in vain." Ping'er sighed as soon as he entered the room.
Wang Xifeng was immediately curious when she heard this and asked, "How do you say this?"
"Miss Lin has really found a good family. Uncle Feng is very kind to her!"
Ping'er naturally couldn't sell Qingwen.
So I first praised Feng Yibo, and then simplified the complexities and said:
"I just went to deliver bird's nests, and Qingwen happened to be helping Miss Lin pack things."
"Seeing that the things they brought also included bird's nests, I wanted to let them know about the good things grandma gave me."
Speaking of this, she paused and said in a tone of unwillingness:
"As a result, grandma, guess what?"
"What's wrong?"
Wang Xifeng saw her appearance and joked nonchalantly:
"It can't be that the bird's nest Feng Yuan brought them is the same as the top-notch first rainy season cup sent by Princess Nan'an, right?"
She only said this as a joke, and she couldn't help but laugh after saying it.
Ping'er nodded when he heard this and said, "It's indeed different."
"Of course it's different! What kind of person is Princess Nan'an?"
Wang Xifeng didn't know what was wrong with Ping'er. She always felt that she was a little stupid today.
"The things she gave her are no worse than the tributes!"
Unexpectedly, after she finished speaking, Ping'er shook his head again and said:
"No, grandma, please listen to me!"
Speaking of this, Ping'er said with a serious face:
"What I'm saying is that the bird's nests from Miss Lin are a grade better than the ones we sent!"
"What?" Wang Xifeng looked unbelieving.
"The shape of that lamp...is really true!"
Ping'er seemed to recall the comparison just now, and couldn't help but admired:
"You don't know unless you compare it. But after comparing it, it is indeed much fuller than our top-quality bird's nest!"
"Are you kidding me?"
Wang Xifeng had a question mark on his face and his brows were furrowed like commas.
"How dare I lie to grandma about this?"
Ping'er really didn't lie about this.
What she usually deceives is trivial things that don't hurt.
She never delayed in getting down to business.
Wang Xifeng naturally knew Ping'er's character, and immediately asked: "Then how much did she bring?"
If it's just one cup, it's not worth anything.
"A cupboard full!"
Ping'er compared it and found that there were quite a few of them.
That's not all yet, she added:
"Qingwen said that this is what Miss Lin has been using every day for the past six months."
"Ah this..."
Wang Xifeng's last trace of fantasy was also wiped out.
For a moment I just felt ashamed and annoyed.
If it were Daiyu's daily use, it would be better than what she gave as a gift.
Then wouldn't her so-called "rich reward" become a joke in the eyes of others?
Even thinking about the time when she had just said that she would give her the best bird's nest, Feng Yibo must have laughed at her in his heart, right?
Seeing Wang Xifeng gnashing her teeth after sitting on the wax.
Ping'er knew what she was thinking and advised softly:
"Uncle Feng probably just didn't want to refute grandma's face, so he didn't say anything."
Ping'er knows her temperament best and can reveal her little thoughts with just one word.
Then he said: "Let this matter go and forget it. If there is a chance in the future, I can give Miss Lin some extra subsidies."
Wang Xifeng nodded first and accepted the step with some reluctance.
But after he calmed down, he was still very angry.
She gave such a rare gift without repaying the favor, and even made herself lose face.
With Wang Xifeng's temperament, the more she thought about it, the more unhappy she became.
"Ping'er, do you think I can give Daiyu something else to regain her face?"
"Oh! My grandma!"
Ping'er knew as soon as he heard that this matter was not over yet.
She sighed and then said:
"Since the top-quality bird's nests sent by Uncle Feng are better than those sent by Princess Nan'an, it shows that he has a wide network."
"Grandma still has to compete with him?"
When Wang Xifeng heard this, she felt it was difficult, but she still gritted her teeth and said:
"At least we can't lose face this time. The best bird's nests have been set up, so there must be some movement!"
"Above Heaven"
Speaking of movement, her eyes lit up and she said:
"Why don't you give Miss Lin the chiming clock in the eldest sister's room? That will definitely help us regain our face!"
Hearing this, Ping'er suppressed a smile, looked at Wang Xifeng and said:
"My grandma, you said this! I'll send it to you right now!"
"Wait~!"
Seeing that she was about to leave, Wang Xifeng quickly called her.
"Giggle!"
Of course, Ping'er wouldn't really go there, so he covered his mouth and laughed a few times, saying:
"Not to mention the golden clock in my eldest sister's house, it is a big item in grandma's dowry!"
"It's worth at least eighteen hundred silver. Grandma is afraid she won't be able to part with it!"
Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes at her and snorted coldly:
"Hmph! You can catch me right here!"
After saying that, she sat back on the kang and asked Ping'er impatiently:
"Then tell me, how should I deal with it?"
After speaking, he seemed a little uncomfortable, shook his head, and then said:
"Anyway, I can't lose face in front of Feng Yuan."
Upon seeing this, Ping'er didn't rush to come up with any ideas, but stepped forward to press her acupuncture points.
While giving her hair treatment, he said with distress:
"Grandma is tired of worrying about things in the house on weekdays. She also has to worry about things like this. But when will this stop?"
Wang Xifeng closed her eyes comfortably and responded with a relaxed body:
"If your master can make me worry less, this matter in the house will be nothing."
Having said this, I couldn't help but want to shake my head, but Ping'er stopped me.
He just said: "What a pity!"
After a pause, he sighed again: "Oh! Just don't say it!"
Jia Lian, who gave Wang Xifeng a headache, posted a message to Feng Yibo the next day.
However, Feng Yibo was not at home.
To be precise, several of the masters of Feng Mansion were not at home.
Lin Ruhai reported back to Lantai Temple, and Feng Yibo also returned to the Ministry of Rites to cancel the fake.
Although his immediate boss is Li Shouzhong.
But they have already returned to the capital, and it is not good to delay it any longer.
When Feng Yibo came back from get off work in the evening, the concierge handed him two posts.
The first one is from Jiayu Village.
He bought a house on Xinglong Street and asked his servants to send posts there.
This is to tell him the address first so that he can move around later.
The other one is naturally Jia Lian's.
Feng Yibo understood that he was anxious to make money.
The next day, I went to the ministry again and fished for a whole day.
Even after leaving the ministry at night, he would not return home.
Instead, we went directly to Xiaohuazhi Lane, two miles away behind Ningrong Street.
This is the house that Jia Lian bought for Guerlain.
There are more than twenty houses in the entire courtyard.
Although it is not as good as the Feng Mansion, I know that they have invested a lot of money.
Jia Lian also bought a few maids for Guerlain to use first.
He didn't dare to touch the family in the house for fear that the news would leak out.
The rest will be added slowly later.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the alley, Jia Lian's confidant Xing'er came to pick him up and introduced Feng Yibo into the mansion.
As soon as they arrived outside the main house, Jia Lian greeted him.
"I've met Brother Lian!"
Feng Yibo smiled and saluted, and Jia Lian came over to help him with a happy face and said:
"We brothers don't have to do these tricks, hurry up! I'm waiting for you!"
Feng Yibo was welcomed into the house warmly and saw several people inside.
He first saw Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, father and son.
We had met each other twice, so we stood up and greeted each other without any introduction.
Jia Rong, the youngest one, was the first to step forward: "I've met Uncle Feng!"
Feng Yibo nodded with a smile and saluted Jia Zhen again: "I've met Brother Zhen!"
"Brother Yibo, come on, come on, sit here!"
Jia Zhen pointed to her side and made Feng Yibo the guest of honor.
Feng Yibo was not in a hurry to take a seat, because there was a handsome young man he didn't recognize sitting there.
Jia Lian introduced him: "You two are still from the same family. This is Feng Ziying, the son of General Shenwu."
Then he said to Feng Ziying: "This is my future brother-in-law Yibo."
Before Feng Yibo could speak, Feng Ziying clasped her fists first:
“I’ve heard about Dr. Feng’s name for a long time, and I’m so lucky to meet him today!”
When Feng Yibo heard him address him by his official name, he quickly returned the courtesy:
"Don't dare, don't dare. Since we are members of the same family, just call each other by our names."
The two exchanged pleasantries before taking their seats.
At this time, the servants put the wine and food on the table, and Jia Lian, the host, was the first to raise his glass.
"We are all real relatives here, so we won't make false claims. We won't go home until we get drunk today!"
"Drink to win!" Everyone raised their glasses and drank.
After eating a few more mouthfuls, Feng Ziying smiled and said to Feng Yibo:
"Speaking of which, my father mentioned it once when Brother Yibo won the third prize."
"I said that I met your father when I was in the border area. I didn't expect to see my old friend on the gold list."
"Oh? Is there such a chance?"
Feng Yibo smiled when he heard this but did not take it seriously.
His father had patrolled the border for many years, and it was not unusual for him to know Feng Ziying's father, Feng Tang.
But at best it’s just understanding.
Feng Ziying's family was originally noble, and Feng Tang once served as a military envoy in the border areas.
It was only in the past two years that he returned to the capital to be promoted and received the false title of Shenwu General.
And Feng Yibo's father was not of high rank. Even if he knew him, he would not have any friendship.
Obviously Feng Yibo didn't take it seriously, but Feng Ziying continued:
"Both families are from Jinling, but they are not in the same county. They almost connected with each other at that time."
This almost implies that the two families can join forces.
If Feng Yibo is interested, it will be done.
But obviously, Feng Yibo did not mean this.
He mainly relied on himself along the way, not on any family background.
Even if they join forces, the benefits to him are very limited.
Seeing Feng Yibo smile, he didn't answer.
Feng Ziying understood what the other party meant.
He was not upset, and said to himself:
"My dad also told me and Brother Yibo to move around and not just go around and fight with each other all day long."
"I didn't expect to see you at Brother Lian's place today, but it's fate."
Feng Yibo didn't say anything after hearing the bad words, and said in greeting:
"We all have a real relationship with Brother Lian, and we will move around more in the future."
At this time, Jia Zhen seemed a little impatient, interrupted the two people's greetings, and said:
"Brother Yibo, there are no outsiders here."
"The second brother said that you want to do some business together to earn some pocket money. Why don't you tell me first, what kind of business is it?"
As today's guest of honor, Feng Yibo naturally knows what it means.
Jia Zhen's directness made Jia Lian feel a little embarrassed.
He also drank a glass of wine to cover up.
Feng Yibo did not answer directly, but looked at Jia Lian and said with a smile: "It seems that Brother Lian has told everyone?"
Originally, Feng Yibo had an idea.
Just seeing Jia Zhen and his son, outrageous ideas suddenly came up.
That is to take this opportunity to do something dangerous.
Explode this father and son.
Of course, it's not an explosion of physical destruction.
Instead, they played a financial game to make them bankrupt.
He didn't answer directly now, he was just hesitating.
"Yes, Yibo told me to find some brothers and make a fortune together."
Jia Lian had heard Feng Yibo's words before and seemed to need more people.
But he was not sure what the deal was, so he only invited these few people.
"Those here today are the ones I trust the most!"
Jia Zhen said at this time: "Brother Yibo has a way to make money, why not talk about it first, whether we are a partnership or not, we can help you check it, right?"
That's what it sounds like.
It just doesn't sound right to me.
But Feng Yibo smiled and said with dignity:
"Since Brother Zhen asked, I will tell you directly."
He hesitated for a long time, and finally gave up the idea of tricking people.
First, he and Jia Zhen and his son did not have that big animosity.
At least not yet.
Even if he rescues Qin Keqing in the future, the other party will most likely not find anything.
Secondly, I don’t want to cheat Jia Lian.
During his trip to the south of the Yangtze River, his impression of Jia Lian was pretty good.
Of course, the most important thing.
I also don’t want to implicate too many innocent people.
It's easy to make mistakes in financial matters.
If he doesn't do it properly, he may get in it himself.
"At that time, I also saw that Brother Lian was short of money, so I thought it would be better to call a few brothers and let's work together and earn some pocket money."
Now that I’m done with it, I’ll stick to my original idea.
"Actually, I just have a general direction now, that is, I will contribute some capital, mainly Brother Lian, and the other brothers will also lend some favors. If you participate, you can share dividends and earn pocket money."
At this point, Feng Yibo got down to the topic and said:
"This business has three main directions for everyone to choose from."
