Meng Qingyun was taken aback: "Father has entered Beijing?" What did he do in Beijing? ”

Mengjin has always had correspondence with Bai Rongcheng and Bai Rongxin, but the two uncles have always been secretive and did not inform the family of the specific situation of Mengjin, so Meng Qingyun only knew that his father was incognito in Yizhou and was doing some mysterious things.

It's also weird to say, Yaxi Shenyongtang, I always thought that Mengjin had been killed, but because the body had not been found, there was no funeral; The Bai family knew that Mengjin was safe, but because of the internal struggle of the Mengjin family and Mengjin's entrustment, they all held on to the news and did not say anything to the public. Therefore, outsiders thought that the Mengbai family was still committed to finding Mengjin's body.

At this time, as soon as Bai Rongcheng said that Meng Jin had entered Beijing, Meng Qingyun was naturally extremely surprised.

Bai Rongcheng thought for a while and said solemnly: "At this time, I only mentioned you a little, your father hid his identity in Yizhou, but he was secretly investigating a confidential and important matter, and now he has found out the context of the incident and is about to enter Beijing to finish." That's all I can say, out of this house, everyone needs to keep their mouths shut and don't spit out half a word. He looked at Bai Xiuqing, "Especially you." ”

Bai Xiuqing flattened her mouth, she also knew that everyone in this room was reliable, so she was relieved and could only admit it.

Bai Rongcheng continued to say to Meng Qingyun: "Your father mentioned in his letter that Hu Yigun and his wife are connected with a certain key point in this major matter, and he is of great use. So this time, my second brother and I will take people away together. ”

Everyone nodded yes.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the house was a little serious for a while, Bai Rongxin laughed and said: "Seeing that the Dragon Boat Festival is coming, it's a pity that we can't spend the festival at home. ”

Xu responded with a smile, the others were fine, Bai Xiuqing cheered first.

So, in the next two days, except for Meng Qingyun, who could only recuperate quietly because of a fracture, the entire Bai family garden was about to be turned over.

Bai Rongcheng and Bai Rongxin entered Beijing this time, mainly to bid for the city's shipping company to go to sea for public certificates, and it was inevitable that they had to go to various yamen, fellow villagers, and dignitaries to walk around, bringing a lot of people, money, and things, and they needed to be very sufficient to prepare for the trip.

In addition, there are apologies to be sent to Li's house, which must also be carefully selected.

Fortunately, because Bai Xiuqing dreams of marrying Li Xiaoqi every day, she has really worked hard again, and she is very clear about Mrs. Li's preferences. Under her strong suggestion, Xu carefully selected a two-foot-high coral bonsai and a one-inch and two-minute Hepu pearl to pack a whole box, and because the Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, it is matched with ten jars of fine Jinhua wine, a basket of Jiaxing zongzi, and a basket of five poisonous incense packets.

The day before Bai Rongcheng and Bai Rongxin left, the Xu family took Zhai and Bai Xiuqing, dressed up, and took these gifts to Doosan Street to apologize.

The bigger the coral, the more valuable it is, and a two-foot-tall coral bonsai is a rare sight. There are nine pearls, the big five points or more to an inch up and down for the "big product", the rest is divided into eight products, Hepu Pearl is originally the most valuable pearl, one inch and two points of the beads a whole box, the price is not to say, can make up so many quantities, it is already extremely difficult. That is to say, the Bai family industry has a large network, so he can come up with such a valuable gift within a few days.

Mrs. Li is naturally happy, the Bai family is so respectful, which shows sincerity, and besides, the incident of Hu Yi's shot is indeed more accidental, and the Bai family cannot be blamed entirely. So she was also very polite to the Xu family, and the guests and hosts chatted very happily.

"Your family's literary meeting this time is really well-organized, firstly, the scholars and scholars of Shilin gathered together, learned from others' strengths, and exchanged ideas; secondly, it creates a good opportunity for everyone to make friends and expand their network; Sanlai also set up a sign for the southern scholars, highlighting the prosperity of the Jiangnan literary style. And all the funds and manpower are greatly promoted and educated by the people, which is definitely a great achievement worthy of commendation. Needless to say, Governor Feng and Liu Zhixian must have their names in Huizhou, and even the officials of the central and southern parts of the DPRK have to accept your affection. ”

Mrs. Li is worthy of being the lady of the imperial history, with a commanding height, good knowledge, and everything she says is on the point.

Xu is naturally very modest: "Our Bai family is in business, thanks to the support of local parents and people, holding a cultural meeting is also a move to repay the society, and we dare not take credit." My grandson also said that as long as the Bai family is still there, the Huangshan Sword Literature Conference will be held every year in the future, and all the budget manpower will be provided by the Bai family. ”

Mrs. Li smiled: "This is the style of a Confucian businessman." You can be a business and a person outside of your family, and you can come up with such a brilliant idea. ”

Xu said: "I don't dare to hide it, madam, this idea was actually put forward by my niece." ”

"Oh?" Mrs. Li was surprised, "Is that Meng Yuanniang?" ”

"Yes."

Mrs. Li couldn't believe it: "She is a little girl, she has such a wonderful idea? ”

Xu said: "Yuan Niang is quick to be smart, their Meng family is a home of poetry, books and etiquette, and the girls are taught by the elders by words and deeds, and the literary connotation is first-class." ”

Mrs. Li's heart was a little moved, and she asked, "How is Yuan Niang's injury?" ”

Xu: "I asked the doctor to look at it again, and said that I would recuperate for three months." ”

Mrs. Li nodded: "If you hurt your muscles and bones for a hundred days, you have to take care of them, the girl's family is delicate, and she must not fall into the root of the disease." Speaking of which, fortunately she was bold and careful that day, and saved our Shichirou's life at a critical time, and our family hasn't thanked her yet. ”

Xu hurriedly excused herself: "She is a small child, how dare she accept the thanks of her elders." ”

Mrs. Li said with a smile: "You go back, thank you verbally for me first, we have a lot of things to do in our family recently, and when she recovers from her injury, I will hold a flower viewing party, and you bring her along." ”

Obedient and listening, this is the meaning of bringing the Bai family, Mrs. Li's flower viewing party, the people who come and go are naturally wealthy families, see the new banquet in the summer before. If you can often participate in such high-end social occasions, for the Bai family, it will naturally be excellent to expand the network of the upper class, and it will be harmless.

Xu hurriedly got up and thanked him, and Zhai and Bai Xiuqing also stood up.

Mrs. Li asked them to sit down, and greeted Zhai and Bai Xiuqing in a good mood, and asked Bai Xiuqing about her daily life by the way. Bai Xiuqing naturally cheered up and answered carefully and carefully, she often played with Meng Qingyun, and naturally brought Meng Qingyun several times in and out of words.

Mrs. Li listened with great satisfaction, nodding and smiling frequently.

In the afternoon, when Xu and the others returned to Bai's Garden happily, Bai Xiuqing couldn't wait to come and report to Meng Qingyun to share.

"Mrs. Li was really kind, took me by the hand and asked me what I was doing at home on weekdays, and told me to go and play when I had time. Does she like me? ”

Meng Qingyun ate the grapes that the maidservants washed for her, and said casually: "You are so well-behaved and cute, who would not like you." ”

Bai Xiuqing was suddenly overjoyed.

In Congshantang on the other side, Xu said to Bai Rongcheng: "Mrs. Li seems to be interested in Yuan Niang. ”