Chapter 109: Decisions and Doubts

The British public Zhang Fu made four expeditions, and twice went north from the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, and there was really not much time at home all year round. Mrs. Wang sits in the inner mansion and manages the affairs of the entire British Mansion, and she has always been in good order.

Because the Guogong Mansion has not treated its subordinates harshly, and most of the people below are conscientious, there are very few things to punish under the family law, and the herbs and medicinal incense that followed Zhang Zhen in front of him were punished for not reporting because they knew about it. This time, the daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law of the inner courtyard gathered to listen to the training, and saw that a few girls who were still a little faceful on weekdays were beaten and screamed, and one of them was dragged out of breath before, and everyone was silent, and a few timid people were frightened and fainted.

This killing of chickens and monkeys not only shocked the originally somewhat loose family style, but even the people in Fang Heng's courtyard were also suppressed. In the upper room, when they learned that the things in Zhang Yue's room had been stolen, Qiu Zhen and Amber were ashamed of themselves, and said to Mrs. Wang that a few palace gifts were now kept by her first, and the two did not dare to have any objections. The moonfall and tassels were even more frightened and trembling, and when they heard that they had temporarily sent the board, they were only fined half a year's money, and both of them kowtowed again and again with gratitude.

encountered this kind of thing when he first arrived, and Zhang Zhuo did not say a word from beginning to end. It wasn't until he returned to Fangheng Courtyard that he withdrew the girl and left Zhang Yue alone. After his son explained everything as it was, his brows were tightly locked. He didn't expect the opportunity after Zhang Yue entered Beijing, but he also didn't expect the trouble Zhang Yue encountered after entering Beijing.

"I thought that your uncle was in his prime, and he had been fighting outside before, and this heirless was only temporary, and I didn't expect it to cause so much trouble!" Zhang Zhuo sighed softly, then looked up at Zhang Yue, and asked thoughtfully, "Since your second cousin has used this kind of trick." This defeat may not be relentless. Yue'er, I want to ask you, have you ever thought of succeeding to your cousin and inheriting his English dukedom? ”

"Although there are many people who are worried about the British dukedom, I don't have that mind." Zhang Yue smiled bitterly, and when he saw that Zhang Zuo was still looking into his eyes, he said bluntly, "Dad." This joining another family is to cut off ties with my parents, just for this reason, even if this British duke is good, no matter how beneficial it is to my future future, I am not uncommon. ”

Zhang Zuo was not surprised when he heard this, after all, he was his son, and his temperament was also expected. So, think about it for a moment. He said his true purpose: "Although the British Mansion is good, after all, it is someone else's family, and you and Brother Chao went to Beijing to do business, so it is understandable to live here." But now that I'm here, I can't say anything about occupying this place. Since your second cousin has even resorted to that despicable method. At least we can't leave room for criticism, you know? ”

Zhang Yue understood the meaning almost instantly, and his eyes suddenly lit up: "What does Dad mean, let's move out?" ”

"Not bad." Zhang Zuo stood up. His eyes turned around in this exquisitely furnished room, and he smiled, "Living here, don't say that people will have messy thoughts, why don't you?" If you think of yourself as a wealthy and noble son, there will always be mistakes in this world. However, there is no need to move far, just buy or rent a yard near the British Mansion to live in, and it will not violate your promise to the British Public. Each other has a lookout. ”

"It's still Daddy who thinks thoughtfully, I'll go talk to my aunt later."

Zhang Yue nodded convincingly, and seeing that Zhang Zhuo had nothing to say, he went out.

After going down the steps, he saw Gu Bin coming out of the room over there, he just remembered something, so he stopped the person with his words, and immediately rushed back to his house in a hurry. Then he came out with a bag. With a smile, he stuffed it into Gu Bindi's hand.

"It's ......"

"This is what you gave me on the dock first, and now it's all back to Zhao."

Seeing that Gu Bin's face sank, he seemed to be angry. He explained with a smile: "I know that this is a piece of your father's heart, but after I entered Beijing, my uncle's affairs went smoothly, so I don't have to waste such a great opportunity." Besides, the owner of this thing, that is, the cabinet Xiao Yang, happens to be my master, so I don't need to take this out again. But you are new to Nanjing and need an opportunity. Although Master Xiao Yang is now on a northern tour with the emperor, he will come back one day. With this and your talents, you will always be able to walk better in the future. ”

Gu Bin's face was a little pale, but he still hesitated for a while before putting the things back. He is different from Zhang Yue, although the three rooms of the Xiangfu Zhang family have been neglected, they are still children of the family after all, unlike their family, which is completely defeated, I think he even had to make some money by helping people cheat in the clan at the beginning. If it weren't for the fact that he was admitted to Xiucai, and this time he got a vacancy for a prisoner, how could his uncles and uncles send so many generous gifts to his family, and promised to help take care of them?

"Cousin, my family owes you a lot of affection, I can't do it now, and I don't know if I can really pay it back in the future, if you have something in the future, but whatever I can do, I will definitely do my best!"

Faced with such a stubborn person, Zhang Yue agreed with a smile. After a few gossips between the two, Zhang Yue went to Mrs. Wang's upper room, told her father's decision first, and finally said sincerely: "Auntie, I have lived here for so long, you and Uncle Lobby have always taken good care of me, and I have always been very grateful." It's just that now that such a thing has happened, if we continue to live with shame, we will only add more trouble. Besides, even if I move out, I'll always come back. ”

Although she dealt with the scum in the family vigorously and resolutely, and rectified the family style to deter the subordinates, after this incident, Mrs. Wang also understood that there were some things that had to be cautious. Although she admired Zhang Zhuo in her heart for having such a thoughtful idea as soon as she entered Beijing, although she felt that Zhang Yue's words were sincere, she still wanted to keep it, and after a few words of persuasion, she sighed when she saw that she couldn't persuade her.

"In that case, I can't keep you. I remember that the housekeeper reported that there was an empty yard at the east end of the house, and he wanted to convert it into a garden, and now since you are moving out, then I will let people clean it up, and your father and son will have Xiaoqi and live at home for some more time. I know that you and your father don't like to take advantage, so this house was originally bought in the house two years ago, and I will rent it with you every month in the future. After all, the capital is about to be moved, and you don't need to buy a house in Nanjing. ”

Zhang Yue knew that what Mrs. Wang said was reasonable, and said that this was also someone else's kindness, so he responded with a smile, and when he wanted to get up and say goodbye, but unexpectedly, Mrs. Wang suddenly reached out and pressed it, and said with a smile: "You are about to turn fifteen, although fifteen is not a whole birthday, but after all, it is not a small birthday, it is one to celebrate well, and it is one to talk about marriage, and your eldest sister said so before." In addition, since your father is here, your eldest sister and I have taken a fancy to many of our ladies, and we are waiting for him to make a decision. ”

didn't expect his own people to come back, but Zhang Qing was still worried about it, Zhang Yue hurriedly said that the eldest brother Zhang Chao was not married yet, and he was still young and didn't have to think about lifelong events so early. Who knew that it was okay not to mention Zhang Chao, as soon as she mentioned this, Mrs. Wang suddenly snorted coldly and frowned angrily.

"If there was no such thing as believing in my brother, Brother Chao would have been married a long time ago. The Jin family is too much of a deception, thinking that the Zhang family is one of those shabby small families? The first aunt once wrote that the Jin family had prepared a generous gift and sent it to the door, saying that the previous divorce was a moment of confusion, and now she had to bring up the old things again, but those things made the aunt throw out of the door, and people were also blasted out. Such a person can also be the prefect of Kaifeng, which is really a big joke! Before accompanying the Northern Tour this time, your uncle also left a word, saying that this justice will definitely get back for Brother Chao. There is no grass at the end of the world, your eldest sister has seen so many people this time, and there are also those who pay attention to your eldest brother, in short, we have the marriage matter, you can rest assured. ”

Since Mrs. Wang said this, Zhang Yue could only smile bitterly in her heart. After leaving the upper room, he thought of the pair of twin sisters of the Jin family, Hua and Aunt Feng, who was smart but was mistaken for smart, and couldn't help but sigh. All the way back to Fang Heng Courtyard, he was going to ask his father to report the relocation he had just negotiated, but unexpectedly, only Pearl and Peony were taking care of things, but Zhang Zuo was nowhere to be seen.

Pearl was originally Sun's personal girl, and this time she was pointed out by the old lady Gu Although she had some other meanings, she never guarded her duty and never crossed that end. At this time, she was busy pouring Zhang Yue a cup of tea, and she smiled and said, "The master has just been out for a long time, and I am afraid that it will take a while to come back." If the young master has other things, he might as well go back first. ”

"Where did Daddy go?"

"Yesterday, not long after the old man arrived, someone sent a post, and I don't know where the slave went. The slave remembered that the post was left in the drawer next to the Baibaoge, and the young master could look for it. ”

Father just arrived in the capital, someone sent a post invitation? Zhang Yue wondered in his heart, hurriedly stood up and rummaged through a few drawers next to Baibaoge, and found the post in a short time. Flipping it open and glancing at the contents, he saw that it was just an invitation to a certain restaurant, and when he was about to close it, he coldly glanced at the payment below.

"Brother Muning Baibai."

Zhang Yue almost thought that his eyes were spent, rubbed his eyes and looked at it again, convinced that he was not mistaken, and he suddenly felt a churning in his heart.

The surname Mu is not a common surname, he has only heard of this name and only seen one, that is, the Qianhu Mu Ning of the Jinyi Wei Henan Guard, could it be that this person really came to Jingshi, and invited his father Zhang Zhuo to meet? I think that after the flood receded, he once asked Zhang Zhuo if he knew Jinyiwei but was denied, if this is the case, how can there be such a post now?