Jiang Yao's eyes rolled, and he hesitated for a moment before he smiled: "Fresh sea bass is extremely rare in this season. I heard from the sister of the Lin family earlier...... Ming'er Road Wangfu banquet, because most of the fish transported from the south died, and some of the materials were insufficient, so the head of the palace was worried about the dishes on the banquet. Since the Luo family has fresh sea bass, why don't you talk to Mrs. Luo Si and let the Luo family send the fish over, wouldn't it be decent and affordable again? ”

Wen Yi said in surprise: "How did you think of this? The Luo family's business is extensive, I know, but Lu Wangfu Ming'er has a banquet, but the ingredients were a little insufficient before, but now they are all complete, for no reason, how can the Luo family send fish? ”

Jiang Yao smiled slightly: "It's also simple, I'll send a letter to Nuan Junjun, and it's over with a question." ”

Wen Yi hesitated and thought about it, the banquet in this palace is very famous, and it would be a good thing if the Luo family could make this deal. She usually has the Luo family to take care of her, and if she has the opportunity to repay one or two, she is naturally willing. It's just that...... She remembered the reputation of the Luo family, which was only mediocre among the imperial merchants, but the actual financial resources and manpower were far beyond this, obviously there was a meaning of Taoguang and obscurity, Lu Wangfu was one of the vassal kings, if he pulled the strings for them, I don't know if the Luo family has taboos?

But when she thought about it, King Lu was just an idler in the clan, and he had no foundation in the court, and his reputation was also elegant. Such a character is in a relationship, and it shouldn't matter. The Luo family's business is all over the world, buying and selling, who can say anything? If they were evasive everywhere, they wouldn't have to do business.

Thinking of this, she smiled: "I'll call someone to Luo's house to ask first, it's very easy." If the palace wants fish, it is naturally not a matter of one or two, if the Luo family does not have so many fish, there is no need to be bored. ”

Jiang Yao smiled and nodded: "It's a good idea, so let's do it." After a pause, she looked at Wen Yi and smiled deeper: "Ninth sister...... Don't you think that discussing this kind of business matter is a loss of identity for you and me? ”

Wen Yi smiled: "How can this be considered a businessman's business?" It's just a letter for others, and we have never spent money to buy and sell goods, nor have we bargained with others, where have we lost our identity? ”

Jiang Yao smiled and narrowed her eyes: "Isn't it?" Those high-ranking families, there are only a few acquaintances who come and go on weekdays, and the trivial matters at home are also handed over to the servants below, and the information that can be obtained is limited. Since I know useful news, I can take care of their worries, and I can be regarded as repaying them for their respect for my dignity. It's convenient for you to be with others, and it's convenient for yourself, so why not? ”

Wen Yi was stunned, looked at her a few times, but felt a little sad in her heart: "You are like this...... I was so wronged by myself...... Even if you get decent for a while, what good is it? ”

Jiang Yao was stunned for a moment, and smiled sweetly: "Ninth sister, what are you talking about?" ”

Wen Yi said: "You have dealings with the daughters of those wealthy families, because of your generosity, and you have a contract with them, so they are also willing to make friends with you and be friends with each other. But this kind of matchmaking and messenger thing has been done too much, although they don't say anything, they will inevitably regard you as a person who does things in their hearts, and they will find you when something happens. You're a little shorter than them. Over time, you won't even be a friend, so what's in it for you? ”

Jiang Yao was stunned when she heard this, and after a while, she squeezed out a reluctant smile: "Ninth sister, you are ......"

Wen Yi sighed: "I know it's not easy for you, and I've had ...... The experience of being isolated and helpless, although you have a grandmother to rely on, compared to you, you have one less father who is an official, so it is inconvenient to act. There are no brothers and sisters in the family, and there is no mother to protect us, and the clansmen and relatives have their own thoughts, so we have to rely on ourselves. Thou art far superior to me in terms of insight, and thou art thou shalt do so. It's just that...... It's not a long-term solution......"

Jiang Yao was silent, and didn't look at Wen Yi, and after a while, she said faintly: "How can I not know this truth?" It's just that a girl from a background like me, if I hadn't done a little favor to those high-ranking ladies from time to time, they would have left me aside. For example, the second Miss Ruan you met today, do you think she is really friends with us? It's just a face, it's just the face of your godmother, Mrs. Luo. She had a very happy conversation with us today, and when she met her in Luwang's Mansion tomorrow, she just exchanged a few words of greeting, and she still talked to the young ladies she knew well, and she ignored us. ”

Wen Yi was puzzled: "Since you know, why do you still have to deal with them?" She really doesn't understand that people from different backgrounds have different social circles, such as the friends made by Mrs. Luo Si, and the people who come and go with the eldest aunt Jiang on weekdays are definitely not all the way, and the daughters of the prince's family have more exchanges with each other, like the sixth sister Wen Hui, who can get into it, of course, there are reasons for the high official position of the eldest uncle, and the introduction of Miss Zheng is also essential. A background like Jiang Yao is not uncommon in Beijing, why doesn't she associate with those ladies from families with comparable doors, but she wants to make friends with the daughters of those wealthy families?

Jiang Yao smiled bitterly: "I have my own intentions." Do you know that before the death of the two uncles, my father was just a petty official in the county government in a remote place? The family did not even have extra money, and even to make a new garment, they had to cut back on food and clothing. I had an older brother who died before he was three years old because he was suddenly ill and couldn't find a good doctor, and my mother died because she was too sad. Although my father is now promoted and is temporarily in charge of the family business, both uncles have children, and when they get older, the business will return to them. Do you want our family to live that hard life again? My father is an official outside, and some things are inconvenient to do, but I am different. I befriended those high-ranking daughters in order to take advantage of their power. If it's good, my father can get a little light, but if it's bad, it's just a dispute between girls, and it doesn't hurt. ”

Wen Yi hesitated a little: "If it's just for the sake of the family...... There is no need to do this...... "If you buy some private property yourself, you can also ensure a prosperous life."

Jiang Yao looked at her deeply: "Of course I know, our father and daughter know this kind of thing. It's just that...... Although my father's official position is low, the Jiang family is a famous scholar, so why can't I do what others can do? ”

Wen Yi was stunned: "You ......" Jiang Yao smiled: "Actually, it's not a big deal, why doesn't my cousin think so?" It's just that her heart is too high...... I don't want to be able to climb the dragon and the phoenix, I still have self-knowledge. ”

Wen Yi was silent for a while, and she didn't say much, so she could only remind her: "You should be cautious, this kind of thing...... If it gets out, it's not good for your reputation. "Don't end up like Wen Hui, even your relatives should beware.

Jiang Yao was stunned for a moment, and laughed: "Ninth sister, what are you going to do with me?" Don't worry, I'm not so confused," she raised her sleeves a little embarrassed to hide her face, "It's a high-ranking family, and there are also concubines with slightly worse backgrounds, or distant relatives who are not so prominent, and I am not going for anyone...... Therefore, it is only flattery in front of those ladies and ladies. ”

Wen Yi was a little relieved, thinking that there are many girls who have such thoughts, even if it is the Gu family, there are also elders who bring their daughters, nieces and nieces to other families to hang in front of other women, Wen Xian Wenjuan came to Beijing, don't the eldest aunts plan to do this? Jiang Yao didn't have a mother, so she had to plan for herself, which is understandable. With Jiang Yao's family background, the concubines or distant relatives of the high-ranking family and the princes and nobles can also be called the right family.

Thinking of this, Wen Yi smiled and took Jiang Yao's hand: "Since you can understand it in your heart, I won't say anything more, I can only wish you all the best of luck." ”

Jiang Yao was surprised: "You didn't scold me for being ridiculous?" We are not out of the cabinet's daughter's house, but it is unacceptable to have such an idea" She thought that even if Wen Yi did not despise her, she would stay away from it. Fortunately, she Guan Wenyi's temperament is not fond of trouble, so she thought about making herself pitiful, so that the other party would not complain to the Gu family. Therefore, when she saw Wen Yi holding her hand, she was a little confused.

Since Wen Yi was reborn, she never thought that it was a despicable thing to seek an ideal marriage for herself, but her way of doing things needed to be considered. Wishful thinking, but also affectionate, and polite, is naturally a good thing.

It is despicable to force an incompatible marriage, ignore relatives and family reputation, and act arbitrarily.

Wen Yi once again remembered the man who came with Wen Hui in the grove that night, and pursed her lips.

Jiang Yao seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and when she looked at Wen Yi again, her eyes had already added a little closeness. After thinking about it, she said, "Cousin...... Send a letter to Miss Zheng Jia, use my people. ”

Wen Yi was stunned.

She continued: "As you know, my father is only temporarily in charge of the family's property in the capital, so some of the servants in the family, such as the housekeeper, were used to being used by my grandmother when she was alive, so they are closer to my aunt. I kept him at home to save some trouble. My nurse and my cousin's nurse are two aunts and sisters, and it is very convenient for her to go out on weekdays, so my cousin entrusted her, and also meant to avoid my aunt's ears. ”

Wen Yi understood a little, but she didn't understand why she wanted to mention this matter to herself.

Jiang Yao smiled and said, "My cousin quietly sent a letter to Miss Zheng, for what, I have already heard about it." Although it has nothing to do with me, it ...... She used my people, and if something bad happened in the future, my aunt might be angry with me. Therefore, I instructed Xunmei to keep an eye on my cousin's movements for me so that I could take precautions in advance. ”

Wen Yi slowly understood. She's ...... Are you explaining to yourself about looking for plums? It's also a gesture of goodwill. She smiled slightly: "This is also human nature. The sixth sister often acts unexpectedly, and the two of them follow her in the snow, and they are not less affected. Once, when she was hit by a pond fish in the snow, I saw that she was really pitiful, so I helped her ask for a favor. In fact, it is just a trivial matter, but she is a kind person, and she comes to me from time to time to say goodbye. ”

Jiang Yao smiled and asked tentatively: "When she left Beijing before, she was with more than a dozen people, but I didn't expect to come back this time, and only brought two of them to look for plums, and when I asked about the news of the rest of them, they just shook their heads." Do you know why? ”

But this cannot be said. Wen Yi could only say vaguely: "This is the housekeeping of the long house, I don't know much." When Jiang Yao heard this, she didn't ask anymore.

The two chatted for a while, but found that they had several common hobbies, and they could also spend their leisure time in one place. At this time, Xiuzhu came to look for it and said to Wen Yi: "Miss Ten is here, ask Miss why she hasn't returned to the house yet."

Wen Yi remembered the previous agreement and hurriedly said goodbye to Jiang Yao.

went back to the room, accompanied Wen Juan to pick out clothes for a while, and when the people left, it was almost time for dinner, Wen Yi hurriedly changed her clothes and went to eat, remembering the matter of the Luo family, she hurriedly wrote a letter, called Xiuzhu, asked her to go to the outer courtyard to find Mama Zhao, and then asked Mama Zhao to find someone to go to Luo's house to deliver the letter.

When she returned to the room after eating, Mama Zhao was already waiting in the house, and reported to her: "There is a man named Luo An, who is a newcomer to Changsui, who was originally driving in Dongping, and knows the Luo family. I asked him to deliver the letter. ”

Wen Yi still remembered this Luo An, so she was relieved, and asked about Mrs. Li's mother's family.

Mama Zhao said with red eyes: "There is indeed such a thing." The old lady was kind back then, if I hadn't mentioned it today, I would have forgotten that I saw that my cousin's wife was brightly dressed, and I thought that she would have a head and face in the capital, and maybe she could be the backer of the young lady, so I specially told her the details, so that she could remember the kindness of our old lady."

Wen Yi smiled: "Why do you need to do this? ”

Mama Zhao shook her head: "Miss, you have a lot of experience, I don't know the severity of this." Nowadays, except for the eldest lady, the old man and the eldest lady, you only know one godmother in Beijing. But Master Luo Si is not in Beijing, what can Mrs. Luo Si do? If you are closer to your cousin's wife, the old lady and the eldest lady will not dare to snub you. Not to mention far away, today's aunt and wife came to talk about family affairs, and only mentioned Miss Six and Young Master Cousin, but didn't mention you and Brother Xing'er, it really shouldn't be"

Wen Yi listened to her words, and the uneasiness in her heart surged out again, but she could only say: "Maybe it's because the matter of the sixth sister is more urgent?" Anyway, Cousin Liu is also a younger brother, and before he marries, the third aunt should have done the marriage of the eastbound first. She remembered that Mrs. Yu clearly supported her marriage, and she was a little relieved, "The eldest aunt and grandmother spoke, and the third aunt would not go against her will." ”

"I hope so." Mama Zhao thought for a while, "Miss Ming'er went to the palace for a banquet, but I couldn't accompany her." Why don't I tell the housekeeper in the house and go to my cousin's house? After all, I haven't been in touch for decades, so let's get acquainted with it first. ”

Wen Yi thought about it for a moment, then nodded, and gave Mama Zhao a few taels of silver and a penny for tomorrow's expenses.

After a while, the Luo family's reply arrived. Mrs. Luo Si personally wrote and gave an echo, the Luo family did have enough fresh sea bass, and they had also been in contact with the people sent by the Lu Wangfu. They are very willing to make this deal with Lu Wangfu, and also said that if they can't catch up with tomorrow's banquet, it is good to have a good fate, I heard that the prince and wife of Lu Wangfu love fish.

Wen Yi hurriedly went to find Jiang Yao, it turned out that Jiang Yao had already sent a letter to Lu Wangfu, Wen Yi couldn't help but wonder: "Aren't you afraid that the Luo family doesn't have enough fish, and the people in the palace will run away in vain?" Jiang Yao said with a smile: "I talked to the young lady of the Luo family today, and they also complained that they were tired of eating fish even for a few days, and how could there be no fish in less than half a day?" Wen Yi suddenly couldn't help laughing, but secretly admired Jiang Yao's meticulousness in her heart.

The night passed safely, and the next morning, the Gu sisters and Jiang Yao began to work again. After they finished dressing up, they went to say goodbye to the old lady Yu and the Jiang family, and prepared to get into the carriage and go to the Luwang Mansion for the tea party.

Wen Hui is not one of them.

Everyone knows it. Perhaps worried that Wen Hui would make trouble again, the Jiang family was uncertain and urged the girls to set off, but at this time, the mother-in-law in the front yard came to report: "Miss Zheng arrived at the door, saying that she was going to the Luwangfu tea party, and invited Miss Six to accompany her."

Everyone was stunned.