Song Tao was originally a famous son from the south of the Yangtze River. When he was young, he was handsome, suave, good at both civil and military affairs, and was good at everything.

His father died young and his mother Wu was both a loving mother and a strict father, so Song Tao was known far and wide as a filial son and never disobeyed his mother easily.

When Wu was young, she was favored by a couple named Yijiang.

After her only son returned from school, as soon as he returned to Xitang where he had lived for generations, Wu ordered Song Tao to marry Jiang Wanqing, the youngest daughter of the Jiang family.

Although Jiang Wanqing has a good name, she is actually a rough girl from the country. She has not read any books, is not beautiful, and has an extremely tough personality.

The amazing thing is that Jiang Wanqing not only did not feel that she was not worthy of the elegant and talented man, but instead often talked to Song Tao and just regarded him as an ordinary person to live with.

The marriage between the two encountered many challenges when they were young. Jiang Wanqing became a complete shrew due to her love-making outside, often threatening her husband with a kitchen knife.

As they entered middle age, their marriage gradually became better.

Jiang Wanqing loved playing Ma Diao, which can be said to be an obsession. For a period of time, he played big games and lost a lot. Song Tao was distressed and saddened by this. He believed that Ma Diao was harmful to the country and the people, and ruined the industry in times of famine, so the court should strictly prohibit it.

What's interesting is that Song Tao later fell in love with Ma Diao under the influence of his wife, even more than Jiang Wanqing.

People say that nine out of ten gamblers lose, but Song Tao rarely loses. Song Tao is good at everything, and gambling is no exception.

Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen traveled for several days and finally arrived at Xitang.

In early spring, the green grass is so beautiful that it is better than the smoke and willows that fill the imperial capital.

The scenery is a wonderful scenery, but they have no intention of enjoying it.

Known as Wan Shitong, they found Song Tao's house without much effort.

The wealthy families in Xitang build their houses near the river and open their shops on the street. Each of the shops along the street stretches forward and sets up a shed, which together form a unique scenery.

The Song family's house is in the middle of the street, and the storefronts along the street are very low-key, and you can't tell the scale of the wealthy family. In fact, it's rare to see high-profile houses on this street.

Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen had just arrived at Song Tao's door when they saw a fat middle-aged woman in fine clothes walking out with a vigorous pace and a little girl.

Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen rushed forward to greet him.

Mu Tianen was the first to say: "Madam, please stay and ask if this is the home of Song Tao, the know-it-all? Are you Jiang Wanqing, Song Tao's wife?"

The middle-aged woman glanced at her and said, "Who are you? Do you know my husband? What do you want to do with him?"

Meng Tianci took over the conversation and said: "Mrs. Song, I am Meng Tianci. This is my friend Mu Tianen. I came to visit this time because I offended Wanlemen with a moment of courage. I hope to find Wanlemen through the introduction of the hero Song Tao.

Lemen tell the truth."

Jiang Wanqing's eyes rolled around in circles and she said, "Do you know how to hang a horse?"

Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen were a little confused.

After a long while, Meng Tianci said: "I understand a little bit."

Jiang Wanqing continued: "Did you bring any money?"

Meng Tianci could only tell the truth: "My father gave me some banknotes when I went out."

Jiang Wanqing said: "I didn't expect that I am from a rich family, and there is a shortage of three people in the house. I am in urgent need of help. You come in first to save the situation."

Mu Tian'en said: "What about Song Tao?"

Jiang Wanqing: "I will take you there when the card game is over."

While he was talking, he had already pulled Meng Tianci into the house.

This is really a house that is first suppressed and then raised. The facade is not obvious. A brick-carved gatehouse is built between the courtyard and the patio, and is decorated with a simple family motto: "Quietness to cultivate one's morality, frugality to cultivate virtue."

It doesn't look wide in width, but it seems like it will never end in depth.

After passing through exquisite rooms with lotus carvings and plum blossom doors and windows, we finally arrived at the innermost horse hanging house.

Before I entered the door, I saw a group of maids and women, surrounded by a beautiful young woman in her thirties, who came out with a smile and said jokingly: "Sister ** is really fast. She found a match just before she left the house.

It’s my son’s fault.”

Meng Tianci couldn't help but look at this woman carefully. No matter who saw this person, they couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

This is really a beautiful woman. Looking at her from a distance, she is as bright as the sun rising into the morning glow. Looking at her closely, she is as bright as a flower rising from Lubo. Although she is not wearing heavy makeup, she is full of grace and dignity, and her manners are extraordinary. Although she is noble and elegant, she is not

Lost in playfulness, looking forward to her appearance, and stunningly beautiful.

Although she is no longer young, she is like a blooming peony, with a mature and bright charm, which is really sultry.

Meng Tianci couldn’t help but admire him in his heart.

Mu Tianen looked at her with a stink on his face, as if someone owed her tens of thousands of taels of silver.

The woman also saw Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen, walked up to them with a smile, and said, "You two seem to be from other places?"

Mu Tianen said: "What does this have to do with you?"

The woman said: "It doesn't matter."

Mu Tianen: "It doesn't matter, why are you asking?"

The woman said: "It's just a casual question."

Mu Tianen: "Any questions?"

The woman said: "Because the men and women who come here to play horse hanging are all regular customers. It is rare to see such a handsome young man, and it is even rarer to see such a beautiful young lady. It is even rarer to see such a well-matched couple."

Mu Tianen suddenly felt that he was being unreasonable. How could such a beautiful and gentle woman speak evil words?

After a pause, he said shyly: "Madam, you are the beauty of heaven."

Human nature has a common weakness, that is, everyone likes praise from others.

And for a beautiful girl, a more beautiful woman's affirmation of her appearance is simply the greatest compliment to her.

Jiang Wanqing said: "Sister, you are really gifted with a clever mouth. Mr. Meng and Miss Mu are here to do business for my master. Maybe they are related to you too."

Then he said to Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen: "This is Mrs. Lu, my regular poker partner."

A group of people followed the owner Jiang Wanqing into the house. Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen both noticed Du Bingqian in the house.

When Du Bingqian saw his master returning, he quickly stood up and said politely: "Mrs. Song has found a poker partner?"

Jiang Wanqing said: "Mr. Du, I have been waiting for a long time. Your Majesty is playing chess with my master but you are asked to play cards with me. It really offends me. It just so happens that Mr. Meng also wants to see my master, so why don't we get together first?"

, when the chess game is over, our cards will be similar, so no one will be delayed."

No one knows Jiangnan Song Tao's chess skills, and those who can play chess with him are by no means ordinary people. A game of chess for them would take at least a day and a half.

When Meng Tianci and Mu Tianen saw that Du Bingqian did not take the initiative to greet them, they also pretended not to recognize him.

Where Jiang Wanqing and Mrs. Lu couldn't see, Du Bingqian secretly glanced at Meng Tianci and made a face.
Chapter completed!