Just when Taiyuan was in turmoil, Wang Ying, who was in Chang'an, didn't feel anything special at first.
In the early morning, Wang Ying got up without a face.
Although he was granted the title of Marquis and his living conditions improved a lot, Wang Ying's habit of going to bed early and getting up early has remained unchanged over the years.
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In the Han Dynasty, although sleeping in would be frowned upon, many nobles also had the habit of sleeping in. After all, they did not need to work and had rich nightlife, so getting up early was undoubtedly a painful thing for these people.
It takes three years to learn well and three days to learn badly.
Fortunately, Wang Ying did not become "bad" just because she became a Marquis. Perhaps it is because she has not been a Marquis for too long, or perhaps Wang Ying is not used to the current life, or something.
Other reasons...
Wang Ying stood in front of the window, staring at the sky getting brighter, in a daze.
Wang Ying is not bad looking, but because she is reserved and talks little, she looks a bit dull.
In fact, strictly speaking, except for a very small number of people who are really awkward no matter how you look at it, most people, some men and women, in their teens and twenties, as long as they are still on the standard line, basically
They are not ugly. If you are clean and tidy, you can keep your appearance from losing points. If you wear some suitable clothes, your appearance score will naturally not be too low.
The courtyard where Wang Ying lives is not too big, but it cannot be said to be small either. There is a back garden on the third floor, and there is a two-and-a-half-story building. It is said to be two-and-a-half stories because there is another building on the east side of the building.
There is a half-story attic-like observation deck, which means purple air coming from the east.
Wang Ying's boudoir is actually neither luxurious nor peculiar. At least for teenagers of this age, it is relatively stable. It is a very normal girl's room no matter from any angle.
There are some red and green decorations and various trinkets in the boudoir, but they are not too many. There are also some female boudoirs, but a little less, and there are a little more books.
After all, people like Wang Ying no longer need to use female celebrities to please anyone. There are still female celebrities in the room, mostly just to kill time.
The girl stood by the window, silent for a long time, looking at the new branches in the courtyard, and finally sighed slightly and left the window sill.
The sound of soft footsteps came, and a maid came in carrying a basin of water, "My dear, the water is here."
Wang Ying nodded, reached out to take the face towel, and wiped his face by himself.
Before receiving the title, Wang Ying was almost a poor child. He even had to go out of the city to collect firewood every now and then. He was used to doing some things by himself, such as washing his face and so on.
In the era of abundant living materials in later generations, perhaps the children in the city will find "woodclogging" very novel, fun, and interesting, but for most Han women, the word "woodclogging" is definitely not fun.
things.
There are seven things to do when opening the door: firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea. Firewood is the first thing to do. Without firewood for cooking, there will be no smoke from the chimney, and uncooked rice will not become cooked rice. So every time
When you go out to collect firewood in the city, you must bring back some firewood that can be used for cooking at home. Going up the mountain to collect firewood is hard work. If the journey is long, you have to get up early and go in the dark. Climbing mountains and ridges, overcoming thorns, chopping and transporting, there is no
It is difficult for someone with good physical strength to bear the hard work, not to mention that as a young girl, she may encounter additional risks at any time.
For example, didn't the daughter of Xiahou's family meet Zhang Fei when she was collecting firewood?
Those noble ladies who were originally well-educated and had very good reincarnation skills, let alone woodcutter and picker, there are really some who can’t even wash their faces, sweep the floor, cook, or wash clothes. If they really arrive alone in a strange environment, there will be no one to take care of them.
, you can poison yourself to death on the spot if you cook a meal.
After Wang Ying finished washing his face, the maid reached out to take the face towel and put it in the basin.
"What's the news outside these two days?" Wang Ying asked.
"Well, there's nothing new... It's just that, um, some people say that there are people in Taiyuan who are bold and are stealing ordnance and supplies to the barbarians..." The maid put down the face towel in her hand and walked behind Wang Ying.
, began to comb Wang Ying’s hair.
"Taiyuan? Stealing and selling arms?" Wang Ying's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly felt a little uneasy for some reason.
"Well, yes, the idle men in the workshop said it, they were very excited, as if they saw it with their own eyes," the maid said while combing Wang Ying's hair, "Let me tell you, these stolen ordnance sales
People are really brave... They are really not afraid of death..."
"What else?" Wang Ying was silent for a while and continued to ask.
"Also... there is also Qinglong Temple. They said they have identified some great scholars and are preparing to... well, they are going to say they are going to "retreat"... My dear, what does "retreat" mean?" The maid skillfully tied Wang Ying's hair
Straighten it out and then wrap it with a red brocade ribbon.
"You just live in one place and don't come out until you finish something." Wang Ying said.
"Oh..." The maid nodded in understanding, and began to separate Wang Ying's hair and prepare to braid it.
There were already many hair styles for women in the Han Dynasty. Of course, there was no dyeing or killing hair. Generally popular ones include triangle bun, double-ring bun, pony bun, three-pin bun, etc. There are even wigs connected to real hair.
It embodies the fairy-like feeling of long flowing hair, but for home use it is relatively simple, usually with a single pull or a single knot, or, as is the case now, braiding the unmarried Yunying's hair.
The red brocade ribbon was mixed into the braid of the hair, and then tied with a bow at the end, which was simple and beautiful. The maidservant had flexible hands and feet, and it was done in a short time. She took a bronze mirror and showed it to Wang Ying, "My dear, this is it."
Okay?"
Wang Ying looked at it and nodded.
"Miss, do you want to apply powder?" the maid asked again.
Wang Ying thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "No need." She was just staying at home, and she wasn't going to attend any formal occasion. Who would she be applying powder to show her? What's the point of being too busy?
The maid responded, packed up the comb, basin and other sundries and went out.
Wang Ying began to recall what the maid had just said.
Taiyuan...
smuggling……
With the influence of some of the daily habits of the hussar generals, some vocabulary gradually spread into the homes of ordinary people, let alone families like Wang Ying who were within the gentry system.
When the maid heard about the smuggling in Taiyuan, she ignored it and didn't pay too much attention to it. But for Wang Ying, she was a little concerned about gains and losses.
Taiyuan is her hometown, but it didn't leave her with many good memories.
The title brought Wang Ying a relatively stable and wealthy life, but it also took away the simple and happy part of her life.
When she was not a Marquis, life was very hard, but there was no pressure in her heart at all. No one would judge her, and she did not need to speculate on others. Things around her were simple and straightforward. Once they were told, they would be what they were. But as time went by,
After she became a Marquis, everything became complicated and weird. Some people had smiles on their faces, but knives hidden in their hearts...
"Miss, Lady Zhen is here." The maid reported outside the house, interrupting Wang Ying's thoughts.
"Ah, please come quickly!" Wang Ying said as she stepped out to welcome him.
Although Zhen Mi does not have a title, Wang Ying feels that she is worse than Zhen Mi. This may be due to appearance, psychology, or both.
"Sister Zhen, have you used the preserved meat?" Wang Ying greeted.
Food is the most important thing for the people. Although this kind of greeting is a bit superficial, it is better than asking "Why do you have time to come to my place today?", right?
Zhen Mi also knew that Wang Ying was not very good at etiquette, so she didn't go around too much. She took Wang Ying's hand and walked into the hall. Before she could sit down, she asked in a low voice: "In the market place?"
Have you heard the rumors? Taiyuan...』
Wang Ying nodded slightly: "My little sister just heard..."
"What do you think?" Zhen Mi asked.
At this point, the maid brought some syrup and dried fruits, and both of them subconsciously stopped, giving Wang Ying some space to think.
After the maid withdrew, Wang Yingcai sighed and said, "Sister, you asked me for advice. Little sister, I really have no clue now..."
Zhen Mi looked at Wang Ying and sighed slightly.
If it weren't for the fact that they are both female officers, they belong to a small team under the hussar, and they have some friendship, of course, the most important thing is that Zhen Mi wants to continue to develop on the road of being an official, a necessary ally and a reliable partner.
It is indispensable. Wang Shu, Wang Ying, Xin Xianying, and Taicang Ying, a female doctor in the Hundred Medical Clinic who Zhen Mi is currently responsible for sorting out, edited the fertility care, postpartum diagnosis and treatment cases, etc., are all very important, and how much each other
All have some influence.
Wang Ying is a banner, the highest position that a female official has achieved at present. If Wang Ying arrives, perhaps Zhen Mi will not be directly affected at the moment, but in the future, Zhen Mi will definitely no longer be able to expect that she can reach Wang Ying's position.
Height. The Han Dynasty has not had a female marquis for two or three hundred years. Wang Ying is a special case at the moment. If you want to change from a special case to a regular case, you must let Wang Ying get a firm foothold first.
"Girl from the Wang family..." Zhen Mi said slowly, "This is no one else's business... Let's put it this way, I bet that if the Taiyuan smuggler is finally found out, you will be involved!"
Wang Ying was stunned for a moment, "Why? I, I don't have any relatives in Taiyuan... Why, is it really going to involve me?"
Zhen Mi smiled, "If it really involves you, why does it have to be someone close to you? Back then..."
Zhen Mi quickly turned left and right, came closer, and lowered her voice and said: "Back then, the relatives of the Hussar used the name of the Hussar, and the Hedong Pei family used the name of Pei Juguang, and so on. Have you forgotten it? Do you think it has nothing to do with you?
, you have indeed not done such a thing, but the question is whether you think it is okay..."
"This..." Wang Ying couldn't help but panic after hearing this, "This, what should I do?"
Zhen Mi said categorically: "The only way to save yourself is to save yourself!"
"Self-save?" Wang Ying opened her eyes wide.
"Yes." Zhen Mi held Wang Ying's hand, "Wang family of Taiyuan, I respect you. This honor was given by the emperor before, but now, you need to maintain it yourself. What is "respect"? You don't know anything about it.
Regardless, if you don't do it, if you don't care, how can others "respect" you? If you don't show your skills, how can others "respect" you?"
Zhen Mi sighed and said to Wang Ying, "I came from Jizhou before... I thought if I tolerated it, gave in, forget it, they would let me go. I have already arrived in Chang'an, which is farther away from Jizhou than you."
Is Taiyuan further away? Thinking that they are in Jizhou and I am in Chang'an, we can live well on our own, but the result... what is the result? Those people came all the way to Chang'an and confidently wanted to seize my caravan. Why? Just
Because I am a woman!』
"Yes, I got the initial capital from Jizhou, from my mother, but the subsequent properties, the caravans, from goods to personnel, from workshops to shops, every one of them is not managed by me personally.
"Come out?" Zhen Mi sighed softly, "But in their eyes, these have nothing to do with me... The key is that even these caravan managers under me actually think so! When my brother-in-law
As soon as they came and said a few words, these guys fell over! Because of what? Just because I am a woman!"
Wang Ying opened her eyes wide and remained silent.
"Now, you see..." Zhen Mi said with a smile, "Some people say that I am stupid, saying that I have donated so much money to the caravan, but I still don't get a good position. Some people look down on me, saying that I am in this position now."
I bought it with a stuff... Haha, in fact, these two types of people are idiots. I am still doing business... Do you think that the hussar general just likes money and is happy to see me donating?
?You are looking down on me, and you are also looking down on the Hussars..."
Zhen Mi continued, "Think about it, is it possible for me to keep those shopkeepers and caravan commanders who were persuaded by my brother's words with just a few words? If I don't keep them, I will either replace them or lay them off."
Right? But this layoff, no matter how fast or slow, will it affect the original business? If it affects the business, will it affect the Husband's financial resources? Will the people who are laid off be so good? Will they not make a fuss?
Besides, when I take action, even if I press this Congnii down, will there be a second Congnii or something like that pop up?」
"It's easy now..." Zhen Mi clapped her hands gently, turned her wrist, and moved her fingers dexterously like flowers blooming, "I only left the part that was loyal to me... and the other ones were not.
It went back and forth... Haha, I donated all of it... Others thought I was at a disadvantage, but I was so stupid to laugh at them! Even so, Qiaoqi still tried me with Baiyi Clinic. If I had been at Baiyi at that time,
If you are afraid of getting into trouble, avoid getting into trouble, shirk and perfunctory, then no matter how much I donate, it will be in vain... In this way, sister, do you understand? 』
Wang Ying took a deep breath, "Sister Zhen, do you mean...to deal with the Taiyuan Wang family just like you deal with your caravan shops?"
Zhen Mi nodded slightly, "The sources of my caravan and my shop are all here, in Chang'an, so I can handle them in Chang'an... And you... naturally need to return to Taiyuan. Of course, before returning to Taiyuan, you must first
So I can go and meet the Hussar in person... After all, my caravans and shops are definitely useful to the Hussar, but what about your people from Taiyuan... That depends on what the Hussar wants..."
Wang Ying grabbed Zhen Mi's hand nervously, "But, but I'm a little scared..."
"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that Qiao Qi will eat you?" Zhen Mi smiled and patted the back of Wang Ying's hand, "Remember, you can only be reasonable with reasonable people. If you are not unreasonable, then don't be reasonable... Piao
Although the riding authority is heavy, the hussars are still reasonable, so what are you afraid of? Okay, my official house over there is still waiting for a meal. It’s not good to be late, so I’ll leave first. Sister, think about it carefully, but
, you have to move quickly, it is best to put out the fire before the rumors burn you, and then catch those who set the fire... Otherwise, I'm afraid..."
Zhen Mi patted Wang Ying's hand again, then said goodbye and left.
Wang Ying sent Zhen Mi out of the courtyard, then lowered his head thoughtfully, walked back slowly, and sat in the hall.
To be honest, smuggling is a major crime, but compared with treason, it is a small crime.
People have been smuggling in all dynasties, and many people have died because of smuggling. However, there are basically no people who have been implicated in other tribes due to smuggling, resulting in the destruction of the nine tribes. Conspiracy is different. Basically, if you are contaminated, it is not only
Killing oneself will also affect the family. Killing three clans is normal, five clans and seven clans are also common, and nine clans are not too rare.
Therefore, if it is really controlled within the scope of some people's smuggling, it may have some impact on Wang Ying, but it will not affect his title.
Wang Ying thought of this and suddenly had some enlightenment in her heart.
For Zhen Mi, those caravans and shops, those workshops and goods are things that others covet, so for Wang Ying, her title is a treasure that those people covet...
"Huh..." Wang Ying clasped her hands together tightly, trembling slightly. She felt that there seemed to be endless malice spreading around her, hiding in every dark corner and small gap, waiting for Wang Ying not to notice.
When the time comes, it pounces on it, bites it, and devours it.
This reminded Wang Ying of the libertines she met when she went out to collect firewood in the city...
She evaded, she ran away, and she swallowed her anger, which did not help her get rid of the entanglements of those libertines. Even though she was still very thin at that time and her figure had not grown, it was just that those libertines discovered that she was a woman. The key is that she had not yet
When the adults followed, the words and teasing quickly turned into physical actions.
Wang Ying's hands were trembling, just like that day when she was holding the hatchet and trembling as well.
She had no choice but to lean against the tree, holding a hatchet in both hands to resist.
The libertines saw that they could not take advantage and were at risk of injury. In addition, Wang Ying was thin and small at the time, and could not reach the level that would make the libertines desperate for sex, so the libertines left cursing.
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From then on, Wang Ying never put down her hatchet easily.
She thought that after she became a Marquis, she would no longer need to carry that hatchet, but she didn't expect that now...
Wang Ying stood up, clasping his hands together as if holding an invisible hatchet, "Get ready for formal service! I'm going to see the hussar!"
