The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the festive atmosphere is getting stronger.

Although the city of Nanjing has been reduced to a capital of preparation, it has lost its political constraints, and its economy and culture have become more prominent. The left-behind officials and scholars pushed the entertainment industry of Qinhuai River to its peak, and it was full of strong traditional culture.

The Duke of Wei's Mansion has begun to put up lights in front of the door, showing a festive picture of the upcoming festival.

If you talk about the entire city of Nanjing, the mansion with both status and gold and silver piled up is the current Wei State Mansion.

After more than 100 years of reproduction, from Xu Da, the king of Zhongshan, to Xu Pengju is already the seventh generation, and the clansmen can be described as luxuriant. Every time there is a major festival, there will be many relatives and relatives to visit.

Steward Liu had just finished settling a group of relatives when he saw several tall carriages parked at the gate of the Duke of Wei's mansion. Knowing that it was Miss Five, he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, and hurriedly beckoned the family to help carry the luggage to the room that had already been arranged inside.

Xu Rong is the fifth daughter of Xu Pengju and is married to the son of the Marquis of Lingbi.

Although the Lingbi Marquis Mansion did not have the dignitaries of the Wei Mansion, Tang He, the king of Dongou was also the founder of the Ming Dynasty, and was awarded the title of Marquis of Lingbi, and the current Lingbi Marquis Tang Shilong is also the seventh generation.

Xu Rong's age is only in his twenties, and his temperament seems to be a little active, and when he enters the door and looks around, he inquires: "Steward Liu, has there been anything new in this mansion recently?" ”

"Fifth Miss, don't embarrass the old slave, how dare the old slave bite the root of his tongue!" Steward Liu knew that this fifth lady liked to inquire about gossip, so he replied with a wry smile.

"You're still the same as back then, no wonder my dad has always reused you!" Xu Rong glanced at it, passed by a courtyard full of orchids, and asked curiously: "My father brought back the Oiran from Yangzhou this year, but I don't know which courtyard to settle in?" ”

Steward Liu's face changed slightly, and he was busy carefully observing the left and right, so he seriously admonished: "Miss, about the Oiran person, don't mention it in front of the master!" ”

"What's wrong?" Xu Rong was slightly stunned, and slowed down his pace in confusion.

Steward Liu sighed lightly, then replied in a low voice: "This Oiran has always been arrogant, but this Oiran is also too strong. The lord just wanted to sharpen her heart, but not only did she not know how to be flexible, but she even played a temper and said that she was going to leave the house and return to Yangzhou, which angered the lord! ”

"If she really goes back to Yangzhou to resume her old business, then where will my father's face go, and then what?" Xu Rong snorted coldly in dissatisfaction, and continued to inquire.

Steward Liu's face hesitated, and he carefully observed the left and right, and then lowered his voice and said: "She committed some things in the past, and now that she has been investigated, Jiangning Zhixian has sentenced her to exile for three thousand miles!" ”

When the two maids behind Xu Rong heard this, they secretly swallowed and spit, but lowered their heads.

"It's another trick!" Xu Rong didn't know the doorway, so he shook his head lightly.

I just have to admit that although this move is old, it is effective. This is not only to punish this disobedient woman, but also to preserve the good reputation of her Wei State Mansion.

While speaking, the group had already arrived at the courtyard, which was Xu Rong's former residence. But not every daughter who marries out has this kind of treatment, but Xu Rong marries well, so he will naturally pay more attention to it.

As night falls, the lights come on.

Although there is still some time before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the family banquet of the Duke of Wei seems to be very lively, especially the return of the eldest prince and the second prince from the capital today, which makes the entire Duke of Wei Mansion full of joy.

Xu Pengju attended today in full costume, looking radiant and sitting on the first seat, just accepting the toasts from relatives and friends, and liking this happy atmosphere.

"Dad, this is the glass cup that the child gave you, I wish you a long life!" A personable young man handed over a gift box and congratulated Xu Pengju.

Xu Pengju looked at the most beloved son Xu Bangning in front of him, and his mood became more comfortable, first nodded slowly, and then reached out to open the box.

"This is specially brought back to you by Ning'er from Guangdong, and those people said that it was transported from the ocean thousands of miles away!" A noble lady next to her explained with a smile.

Xu Pengju took out the crystal clear glass cup, which immediately caused a burst of exclamation around him, and he also nodded with satisfaction and said: "I have collected it for my father for many years, and this glass cup is also invisible, Ning'er has a heart this time!" ”

"That's what a child should do!" Xu Bangning immediately gave his hand, but the rest of his eyes glanced at the eldest brother Xu Bangrui on the other side.

Xu Bangrui watched the happy scene, but he drank another glass of stuffy wine with his face closed.

Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, and the scripture in his family makes him very resentful.

It is said that the former Duchess of Wei, Zhang, died early and did not leave an heir, and the title of Duke of Wei should be taken over by him, the eldest son. But he didn't want to, his father not only always favored Xu Bangning, but also asked Yan Shifan to make Zheng the Duchess of Wei, so that Xu Bangning became the "eldest son".

As soon as he thought of this, he suddenly thought of a Cantonese businessman he met a few days ago, and that person seemed to be able to really help him.

"Okay, you guys continue to eat and drink, I'll go back to the room first!" Xu Pengju drank heartily today, but he didn't mean to get drunk, and said goodbye to all the relatives and friends present.

Although Xu Bangrui was quite unhappy in his heart, he still got up with everyone to send him off.

Xu Pengju didn't drink a lot, but it could be described as an "alcohol test", which made his mind unusually clear. led a very trusted Director Chen and Steward Liu, and the three of them walked directly to the study.

Since he doesn't like to read, there are no books in the study, mainly some antiques and characters, which are Xu Pengju's most important collections.

Steward Liu brought a pot of tea and carefully poured a cup before quietly withdrawing.

Xu Pengju drank the tea, put the glass cup just given by his second son on the shelf, and then took out a wooden box from the dark compartment next to it. By this time, he was no longer a little drunk, but he asked headlessly, "The ship should be almost there, right?" ”

"According to our plan, it should arrive two or three days before the Mid-Autumn Festival!" Director Chen replied respectfully.

Xu Pengju opened the box, took out the account book, handed it over and instructed: "You copy a copy by hand and send it over, so that they must not make mistakes!" ”

"Yes!" Director Chen took the account book with both hands and nodded solemnly.

Xu Pengju knew that it would take a little time for Chief Chen to transcribe, so he played with the glass cup, but he suddenly found that Chief Chen was still stunned, and couldn't help but look up and ask suspiciously, "What's wrong?" ”