Lin Qiantan remembered that she had promised Wang Yuanzhao to go and see his mother. Wang Yuanzhao is now leading the troops outside, and Lin Qiantan once didn't know what name he should come to.

It was already cold in September, and Lin Qiantan had already used the hand stove herself. Jin He suggested that perhaps the Wang family would need some winter supplies to protect against the cold. Although the Wang family is a big family that once declined, it may not lack so many silver taels.

But there are always places that can help take care of one or two, and send some to the past, just as a heart.

Lin Qiantan thinks about it, it's okay.

Anyway, I also want to go over and take a look at the Song family by the way.

Since the Wang family lives in such an alley, it shows that although the Wang family does not have to worry about food and clothing now, it should not be rich to a certain extent.

Lin Qiantan said to do it.

After Mei packed up, prepared some items that might be used, such as practical autumn and winter clothes, charcoal and other items, picked the time when the sky was clearer the next day, took the car, and went to Song's place.

Song has been staying at home and being ordered to recuperate for a long time, and he has long been holding back mold. She wanted to go into the Lin family to take a look at the girl she had brought up, but she was afraid that if there was really something sick, it would not be good to give her over.

Lin Qiantan also hasn't seen the Song family for a while, and she misses it very much. Song looked in good spirits.

She ate at Song's place, talked with her, and took a little rest, so she invited the little girl and went to Wang's house to take a look at the situation first. She herself walked around the neighborhood and took a look.

This alley is not far from the Yan Guo Mansion. I don't know if it's Wang Shanya's private care, or if Xia Sanniang and Wang Shanya have not been in love, and they miss it in their hearts.

The little girl chose a crooked alley and jumped in, the Wang family is in the depths of the alley, extending in all directions, but it is a little remote and not easy to attract attention.

Lin Qiantan remembered that she heard Wang Yuanzhao say that at noon, Wang Dagou always tried to go home to accompany his mother to dinner. Unlike him, he went out to gamble twice in three days.

On the Wang family's side, when he heard the visit of the little girl from the Hou Mansion, Wang Dagou, who was about to finish eating, was also a little surprised, and he and Xia Sanniang subconsciously glanced at each other, and saw their surprise in each other's eyes.

Why did the people from the Dongshan Hou Mansion come to the door.

But after thinking about it, Wang Dagou still stood up from the dinner table with a smile, and laughed so hard that people couldn't help but like it: "In this small courtyard, except for the teacher, there are really no other guests, which is rare."

Xia Sanniang also smiled, but there was a little bit of unconcealable arrogance and coldness between her demeanor, she thought that she was noble, whether it was in the past or now, she didn't look down on some lowly people in her bones. When their family lived in Qianshi Village, they never had any guests.

Wang Dagou also knows in his heart, his mother is like this.

When she lived in Qianshi Village, it didn't matter if she was in this broken alley, it wasn't that there were no enthusiastic neighbors walking the streets, but she always put on an attitude of refusing to visit, and others naturally refused to stick a hot face to a cold ass when they came and went.

"Since they are former residents, let's invite them in and have a cup of tea. I'll be entertained by you later, and I still have Buddhist things to take care of. After Xia Sanniang finished speaking, she put down the dishes and chopsticks, turned around and walked back.

Wang Dagou also can't do anything with his mother, so he is used to it. Her mother's background and past experiences have really changed a lot for her.

Zhang Tietou also occasionally said that when Xia Sanniang was young, although she also had a pampered temper, but overall, it was not like now, it was so annoying that she was cold and alienated, and she always rejected people thousands of miles away.

This little girl is just here to fight the outpost. Lin Qiantan is still behind.

Wang Dagou ordered someone to make a pot of tea and bring a few snacks.

It seems that there is no need to go out to "work" in the afternoon, and those "brothers" have to be notified, don't wait for him, hold a meeting to discuss such a thing, and say that there is no hurry or hurry.

So, he packed up his clothes, made them a little neater, and put away a stack of papers that had been placed on the edge of the dining table for Xia Sanniang to see. When the news of Lin Qiantan's visit came seriously outside the door, he conveniently stood up from the stool and walked out......

He didn't pay attention, he was careless, he didn't close the drawer properly, and as soon as the wind blows, one of the stacks of papers was flipped up, and the drawer got stuck there, and it leaked......

Lin Qiantan and Wang Dagou can only be regarded as having met three or five times, but Lin Qiantan can't say how she has a lot of closeness to Wang Dagou.

This is a simple and honest man, as if when he smiles, others will always like him.

Song also said that when they went to Beijing that day, they would choose Wang Dagou, which also saw through his indescribable extravagance compared to other families. Lin Qiantan said in her heart, when she was fifteen or sixteen years old in her previous life, she was really blind.

Wang Dagou is excellent in all aspects, although Lin Qiantan thinks that maybe carefully speaking, Dagou is indeed a little different from his younger brother in many aspects.

Wang Dagou opened the door and smiled: "Why did Miss Seven come to my place today?"

Lin Qiantan thought for a while and said with a smile: "It's not the two girls in the scenery and Jiyue, saying that they miss the old lady, so I thought, come and take a look?"

Scenery and Ji Yue, hearing Lin Qiantan's words, stepped forward and made a slight salute.

These two girls also grew up watching Wang Dagou, although they have changed owners now, but he is also very happy to see them. A group of people outside the door were inconvenient to say more, and after a while, Wang Dagou invited Lin Qiantan to go inside: "Miss is everyone's miss after all, let's not talk at this door, let people see, it's not good for Miss's reputation."

Lin Qiantan was as good as a stream, and followed Wang Dagou to go inside.

*

In the Wang family's house, Lin Qiantan also came in for the first time.

Compared with the exaggeratedly large house in Qianshi Village, this small courtyard is indeed much colder, but if you talk about delicacy, this small courtyard is not inferior at all.

You can see it in the details.

Perhaps because he didn't expect any guests to come, the owner of the house dared to boldly leave some traces of his life around the yard. As soon as Lin Qiantan walked in, she saw a palace lamp made of simple materials hanging under the corridor.

Although the material is simple, its patterns are clearly imitating the style of the palace, and Lin Qiantan's eyes flickered slightly, but she was silent.

People have always liked to imitate court tricks, and this is indeed a common thing. But it's a coincidence that the one Lin Qiantan saw happened to see exactly the same one somewhere.

Moreover, it just happened a few days ago.

That is, Concubine Xiao's bedroom.

On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin Qiantan lived in Concubine Xiao's bedroom, and at that time, Concubine Xiao made such a thing to hang on the side to enjoy, saying that the eunuchs in the palace turned it out of the old treasury.

Lin Qiantan didn't think much about it at the time, but now that she sees the exact same, she naturally has some activity in her heart.

Wang Dagou didn't notice anything at all, the palace lamp was made by his mother, saying that it was made for fun, how did he know that there were some mysteries in it.

Lin Qiantan pressed this matter in her heart. Although I have some doubts in my heart, such a thing may really be described as a coincidence. After all, the style of the palace back then, even if it flowed out of the palace, there was nothing strange about it.

Further inside, you can see the tables, chairs and benches neatly arranged in the living room. Although there are no guests, the house is really clean and spotless. It's like the owner of the house is very accustomed to self-discipline and restraint at any time, and he will not lose his family upbringing just because no one is watching.

Lin Qiantan came to the Wang family, and she had her own purpose.

First, it can be regarded as helping Wang Yuanzhao take care of the family, and second, I also try to see if I can inquire about Wang Pu's whereabouts.

Song also said that she had no conscience, and her mind was full of those "business" things.

The Song family didn't know what Lin Qiantan was doing in private, and Lin Qiantan didn't mention it to her. If the Song family knew about it, they would definitely oppose it. She was also afraid that she would be worried.

Wang Dagou laughed: "Miss Seven has found the right person, I really know where Wang Pu is now." He knows who Wang Pu is and what his younger brother is doing.

Recently, he has been gathering with people from time to time to discuss important matters, which can be regarded as cooperating with his younger brother's actions.

Lin Qiantan didn't know if Wang Yuanzhao had mentioned to his brother and mother about the things he did outside, so he only said: "Then bother Brother Wang to tell me where his family lives."

Wang Pu's family also has some savings, he is in the capital, he can rely on the family's money to support, buy a good house in a good location, Lin Qiantan asked, only to know that Wang Pu's residence is not very far from the Yanguo Mansion.

The sky was cloudy and sunny, Lin Qiantan didn't sit in the Wang family for long, the sky was cloudy outside, Lin Qiantan counted the hours, got up from the Wang family, and walked out.

As she walked past the table with drawers, she saw half of the words on the piece of paper that had been covered......

*

Song's body recovered well, Lin Qiantan came out of Wang's house, went to her to take a look again, completely relieved, and went to Tian Xiaoxiang again.

He also told Tian Xiaoxiang to get her a few more precious medicinal materials, and by the way, he told Tian Xiaoxiang about the recent store industry.

Tian Xiaoxiang has used her skills to serve people, and since she took office, she has now sat firmly in her position. Zhou Yi also told Lin Qiantan that he could retire completely in two years, and gave the position of chief housekeeper to Tian Xiaoxiang.

"Xiaoxiang, what I asked you to send a while ago, how is it?"

Tian Xiaoxiang knew that she was talking about the grain and grass materials that Wang Yuanzhao asked for a while ago: "It has been transported out in batches." By the way, I also inquired about your half-brother. ”

Lin Qiantan can trust Tian Xiaoxiang's ability to do things, and she has done a good job in this matter. Tian Xiaoxiang said that Lin Ziye was now taken by Wang Yuanzhao to his side, and he was asked to take charge of the military horses.

Tian Xiaoxiang is not stupid, Lin Qiantan asked her to cooperate with Zhou Yi to collect some military supplies at first, but she still couldn't figure out what the situation was, and at this point, if she didn't understand that she was following a boss who wanted to do something, she would be blind.

Of course, Lin Qiantan didn't have to hide it: "You see, what is the current situation." The first two years seemed to be peaceful, but how much has happened in the past year alone? ”

Tian Xiaoxiang is sitting now, and the information in his hand is large, and he can obtain a lot of information. She also knew that since some things were going to happen sooner or later, it was better to take the initiative now than to go with the flow.

Tian Xiaoxiang joked: "If I want to get off the thief ship now, is it too late?" It's a big deal, if something happens, she will die and go back to her "hometown". It's just that I'm a little worried about my cheap son.

Lin Qiantan also smiled: "It's not impossible, but if you run away now, I won't let people go from Qingsong."

Tian Xiaoxiang's face turned red when she was said.

Tian Xiaoxiang likes Lin Qingsong, and takes her son Tian Xiaoluo to boldly pursue this matter, many people can see it, and probably only Lin Qingsong himself can't see it.

Tian Xiaoluo liked him so much, he didn't see that this kid wanted him to be his stepfather.

He ...... I should think that I was just a beggar, and I probably never thought that I could be looked down on by anyone, if you don't understand, how can he understand. ”

Tian Xiaoxiang smiled: "I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, he is now thinking about how to do that infernal thing for you, where does he have the heart to think about other things."

Lin Qiantan didn't understand what Infernal Affairs was, but Tian Xiaoxiang often came up with some rare words, and she was not surprised.

Lin Qingsong is now mixing well in the Lin family's gatehouse. He is a Yin Wei person on the surface, and now Lin Qiantan tries not to disturb him when he encounters any errand in order to avoid suspicion, so as not to expose him.

With him doing a small housekeeper in the concierge, it will indeed be much more convenient for Lin Qiantan to do a lot of things in the Lin family.

At this moment, the sky was overcast, and when the wind blew, people trembled.

Tian Xiaoxiang is always a little colder here. Lin Qiantan walked around, but she didn't see a charcoal basin lit in her house. She was about to go back, and when she was leaving, she usually told her not to give up the little money, and she didn't pay her for it.

Tian Xiaoxiang didn't care: "The salary you give is enough." I was thinking that I would save some money for my son and send him to study in the future. "No matter what era you are in, reading changes your destiny, it's the same. Although he is a ready-made son, he is also connected to her now.

Lin Qiantan smiled: "Now the world is still in charge of the family. If you want to save some money for your son's tuition, you should help me get these things done. "In the future, the chicken dog will ascend to heaven, with Tian Xiaoxiang's ability, whether it is to take the money to go out and set up some business on his own, or even to look forward to entering the court as an official......

The trend of the times is there, if the future emperor can further broaden the space for the children of the poor family to rise, he will implement the construction of national studies in various places. In the future, if a poor child is studying, the entrance fee will naturally be cheaper.

Tian Xiaoxiang also knows that the world is not like this.

Lin Qiantan left and went back to Lin's house. Tian Xiaoluo was naïve and ignorant: "Why didn't Dad come over?"

Tian Xiaoxiang pinched her stupid son's face and said, "How many times have I told you, you can't shout yet, you can only shout when your mother and I eat him in your mouth, you know."

The little child seems to understand whether he understands or not.

After Lin Qiantan left, Tian Xiaoxiang sent her son away, and was packing up the table to leave, but she inadvertently saw the back of the carriage and horse that Lin Qiantan was riding, as if she was following someone.

The man looked suspicious and sneaky.

Tian Xiaoxiang couldn't help but think about it, and after thinking about it, she still felt that it was better to ask someone to talk to Lin Qiantan. As a result, I was busy with a lot of things, and when I turned around, I forgot about it.

*

The members of the Lin clan now live near the Lin family's mansion.

The Hou Mansion invited the clansmen to show that the clan was poor, and also to show the emperor that the Hou Mansion was loyal and harmless.

And Emperor Tianlong glanced around the capital, and when he saw the Dongshan Marquis Mansion, he really felt that the Lin family was ...... There is nothing threatening.

Lin Yangde led the tiger to drive the wolf, and he was proud in his heart.

However, there is a saying that it is easier to invite God than to send God. Lin Yangde invited a group of Lin family members to the mansion as guests, saying that it was a gathering. How could they let go of such an opportunity to fight the autumn wind.

Lin Qiantan knew that the Hou Mansion had been crowded recently, so when she went in and out of the door, she tried to go through the back door. But when she returned to her own house, she was approached by her cousin who had come to "visit".

After sending someone away, the girl in the courtyard told her that a few elders had just come over for tea.

Lin Qiantan looked at it and knew that she didn't see that Qi Yun was still there with someone to clean up?

The girls are not stupid, no matter what kind of relatives come out of the alley, they all use the best quality teacups in the house, Lin Qiantan smiled and said, "Well done."

She has good tea and so-called high-end dim sum, but she is not a big wrongdoer.

However, although the Lin family is wonderful, it is not without good.

Lin Qiantan looked at it coldly, looked for two or three good seedlings that looked good, and selected them, thinking about when to choose an opportunity, and threw them all to the second dog......

*

It is said that military life is the hardest.

The letters sent back by Wang Yuanzhao became more and more worn out every time, and it is conceivable that he went to the ravine and ravine, and it was not even easy to find a paper that could write letters.

Lin Qiantan asked him, and he also said a few words about his situation.

The north side is not better than the south side, the situation is worse than the people in the capital think, Lin Qiantan knows that there is now like tearing down the east wall to make up the west wall, holding down here, and there is unveiled again......

Lin Qiantan said in her heart, it seems that the historical process of the demise of this big merchant will not deviate too far.

She is the little butterfly that brings the wind, some people's fate has changed from bad to good because of her, and some people have changed from good to bad because of her, but after going around, the direction of the great river of history has not changed.

Lin Qiantan took a gap and called someone to find Wang Pu.

And Wang Pu came to the door by himself two days later.

Wang Pu was a medium-sized person, with a medium-sized appearance and a medium-sized figure, Lin Qiantan stood in front of him, barely reaching his nose.

Wang Pu thought that he was not short among men, but when he suddenly looked at Lin Qiantan, who had not been seen for a while, he realized that the height of the seventh lady had jumped too fast.

Fifteen or sixteen years old is the fastest time in a person's life.

Lin Qiantan has always paid attention to her diet, and changed the bad habit of not eating meat and heavy things in her previous life, isn't it that the place where it should grow is all bouncing and long?

I saw that the girl in front of him was tall, with fair skin like water, and her body was plump compared to when he first saw her. That is, the autumn clothes tend to be heavier, which makes her look a little flat, otherwise I am afraid it will only show her figure.

Wang Pu couldn't help but compare the girl in front of him with his sisters, and he couldn't help but sigh, after all, she was a beauty raised by eating and drinking. Like him, who is just a small rich family, he can't raise such a family.

Lin Qiantan invited him to sit down at a small stall near the mansion that he had been with Wang Yuanzhao.

He also wrote out the list he had collected during the banquet and drinking party during his time and handed it to Wang Pu.

Of course, Wang Pu also knew what Wang Yuanzhao was doing in the mountain col in the north in the name of being ordered to suppress bandits.

*

The yellow sand is all over the sky, close to the place where the wind is roaring in Yanbei, on a hillside, there are 100,000 ironclad troops of the imperial court.

The tents were neat, and the army was very orderly. As far as the eye can see, in the center of the stacked tents, there is one of the largest tents.

It was the boss's tent.

Taking advantage of Emperor Tianlong's Northern Expedition, Wang Yuanzhao, who gained the power to unify the army with several victories, is now one of the few young generals thrown here by Emperor Tianlong.

Wang Yuanzhao has a hard fist and knows how to communicate, and after more than half a year's work, he has led the soldiers here to win a lot of battles.

He's very popular.

Lin Qiantan knew that he had done a good job, and he was not stingy with praise in his letters.

A letter of condolence from the south has just been delivered to the young man. The young man reached out and took the letter from the messenger's hand, stuffed it into his pocket, and then deliberately kept a straight face, and continued to preside over the barracks meeting as if nothing had happened, and laid out what kind of military strategy they should adopt in the next big battle.

Some people who have accumulated some brotherly feelings with him from birth to death all know that he has a marriage contract with a little girl from a famous Wei family in Beijing.

In the past six months, there have been constant letters in Beijing, and several little brothers have joked in private that he is worried about women.

Wang Yuanzhao didn't know how to explain, so he could only let people misunderstand. God knows, except for his brother Wang Dagou and Wang Pu, there is no woman other than Lin Qiantan who wrote to him.

said that he was married to Wei Jiayin, but the two sides did not communicate at all. Not to mention a formal document like an epistle. Even among the only two symbolic greetings of the Wei family, it was just the Wei family's steward who meant to send some superficial care.

However, Wei Jiayin didn't send the letter, he didn't care at all. It was just a passer-by who took his wife's place.

He also believes that Wei Jiayin probably thinks the same way.

After all, how Wei Jiayin disliked him in front of people, he had heard it with his own ears.