Yang Wenxuan's mansion is in the east city of Qingzhou. It is very big, but it is not very magnificent. Because the Yang family has not been rich for a long time, although it is now among the top ten richest people in Qingzhou, its heritage is always not as good as those who have inherited it for several years.
In addition, it is not suitable to carry out large-scale construction during the period of mourning. Now that the period of mourning has just ended for a year, there is no time to renovate and expand.
Of course, this is only a superficial reason. Although Yang Wenxuan has done a lot of business in the past two years, it is impossible for him to make money so fast. He can become one of the top ten richest people in Qingzhou in just two years. In fact, he
Many of the properties under his name belong to Prince Qi's Mansion. Despite this, the style of Yang Mansion is much more spectacular than that of many wealthy Yin families. The gate has a red lacquered copper ring, a stone step, a horse stone on the left side of the door, and a
There is a light pole hanging on the right, black tiles and white walls, high walls and a deep courtyard with cornices and wings, making it magnificent.
When the carriage arrived in front of the door, Xia Xun's heart started to jump involuntarily. Victory or failure, success or failure, in one fell swoop, from today on, I will become the master of this portal. If I fail...
Keep calm, you must keep calm. This is the first and most difficult level. No matter what, I have to pass it! As long as I pass this level, even if someone becomes suspicious of me in the future, he will not dare to assume it lightly."
When the gate of the Yang Mansion saw the young master's carriage and horses, he had already opened the main gate and welcomed them out happily. Four guards and carriages entered through the side door. Xia Xun walked into the gate accompanied by Zhang Shisan. As soon as he entered, the two
A servant in green clothes and a small hat happened to be passing by. When he saw the young master coming back, he stood still to greet him, and then someone rushed in to report the news.
There are not many domestic servants in the Yang family, much less than wealthy families of the same wealth. Because common people are not allowed to keep slaves, the servants of the Yang family in the past were all in the name of helpers, wet nurses, etc.
They were hired, so it was impossible to hire too many people. After Yang Xu passed the examination last year and became famous, the Yang family began to hire slaves. However, Yang Xu was often away from home and didn't pay much attention to the affairs at home. He was in charge of the house.
Manager Xiao is a very frugal person. In his opinion, hiring a large number of servants to create a lavish display is very expensive, so there are still not many servants in the house.
Xia Xun beat the drum in his heart and entered his mansion calmly. Zhang Shisan had already drawn the architectural layout of the residence for him, but after all, it was just some flat lines. Now he was in such an intuitive and concrete environment, which was unfamiliar.
The feeling still arises spontaneously. Fortunately, with Zhang Shisan's company, Xia Xun, a fake, will not wander around blindly in Yang's house.
The pavilions and pavilions in Yang Mansion are majestic, the trees and mountains are verdant and lush, and the scenery is very beautiful. However, Xia Xun has no intention of viewing it at the moment. After passing the front courtyard and the middle courtyard, he turns into the backyard, bypasses the winding corridor, and sees the main
A corner of the red building was revealed among the sparse flowers and trees opposite, with its cornices covering it. Xia Xun knew that this was his residence.
"Calm down and remember, you are Yang Wenxuan! You are Yang Wenxuan!"
Zhang Shisan's slightly nervous and stern reminder came from behind. Xia Xun used self-hypnosis and constantly exerted psychological suggestions on himself in his heart. As soon as his breathing stabilized, he heard a joyful voice shout: "
Is the young master back?"
Xia Xun stopped and looked, and saw a man in green robe walking over quickly. He was just over forty years old, with a medium build, clear facial features, and his hair under the square scarf and the three strands of beard under his chin were neatly combed.
, wearing a lavender cross-collar robe, which was also starched and neatly straight. His pair of sleeves and neat white lining were also spotless, and he exuded a sense of shrewdness.
Xia Xun recognized his identity at just one glance. He was Xiao Jingtang, the steward of the Yang family. He had seen this person's face countless times.
"Uncle Xiao, I'm back."
Xia Xun smiled serenely at him and unfolded the folding fan made of bamboo and cocoon paper.
Yang Xu left Jiangnan with his father when he was young. His mother had passed away at that time. Because Yang's father had no fame and already had children, he did not meet the conditions for concubinage according to the Ming Dynasty law, and he refused to continue his marriage, so he was
In Qingzhou, Yang Xu had no other relatives except his father. When he was young, his father was away doing business all day long and had no time to take care of him. Yang Xu was raised by Manager Xiao, so he was very close to him. He was always called Uncle Xiao, and
Do not treat others like inferiors.
Manager Xiao's face was full of joy and he was about to bow to salute when he was suddenly startled. Xia Xun's heart tightened, but his face was calm. He looked at himself up and down and smiled: "What? Is there anything wrong?"
Manager Xiao shook his head and laughed: "The young master has been away for a few days, but he has tanned a lot. Old Xiao just saw the young master for the first time, and he felt a little strange. It's ridiculous, ridiculous, haha..."
When Manager Xiao saw Xia Xun, he did feel like he was facing a stranger. In fact, he didn't find any flaws. It was a completely mysterious feeling. However, Xia Xun's clothes, appearance, behavior, expression and even tone at this time,
They are all exactly the same as Xia Xun. Even if there are differences, they are very small. It is difficult to see what the problem is when you are preconceived. What's more, there is also the young master's personal companion Zhang Shisan standing next to him. No matter how rich Guanshi Xiao's imagination is,
He didn't expect that the young master would go out for a walk and then come back with a different person, so the strange feeling only flashed in his heart and was forgotten by him.
Zhang Shisan's tense face relaxed, but Xia Xun sighed sadly and said in a hoarse voice: "Only when you have experienced separation between life and death can you understand the impermanence of life. Tingxiang was originally a woman I loved very much, but...
She slipped and fell into the water... Her death made me depressed for many days, and I still can't let go of it when I think about it."
The news of Tingxiang's accidental drowning in Gushui River has been reported to the government. Manager Xiao knew that his young master was a passionate person, and the sight of it aroused his sadness. He couldn't help but secretly regretted his mistake and said hurriedly: "There is no resurrection after death.
Master, please don't be sad. The master has only been away for a few days. He is tanned and looks thin. Master, don't blame Lao Xiao for talking too much. After all, this money is an external thing and cannot be earned in full.
Young master, you see, in just two or three years, the young master has earned such a large fortune, which is enough to comfort my soul in heaven. The young master should think about life-long matters now. As the saying goes, there are three types of unfilial piety, and having no heirs is the worst. The young master should
Return home in fine clothes earlier and marry the young lady. Our family is too sparse. The young master has many children and grandchildren, and the world is prosperous. Only when Lao Xiao meets the master one day can he have an explanation..."
Manager Xiao spoke so emotionally that he couldn't help but stretch up his sleeves and wipe away his tears. Xia Xun hurriedly consoled him: "Look, you see, when you talk about my sad things, it makes Uncle Xiao sad and shed tears. It's okay, okay, don't tell me."
This, let’s not talk about this anymore.”
Manager Xiao was busy and said with a smile: "But it's all Lao Xiao's fault that I didn't say anything. The young master has just come back, and I'm so tired from all the travels. I'm nagging again. Come on, please take a bath first, change your clothes and rest for a while."
After a while, Lao Xiao went to the kitchen and gave instructions to prepare a richer dinner. After dinner, Lao Xiao told the young master about the recent situation of his family's business and shop."
Xia Xun smiled and said: "Uncle Xiao has always been in charge of our family's business. Do I have anything to worry about? It's not too late to talk about these things tomorrow." Then he said to Zhang Shisan: "After dinner, go to the study.
Come on, I have some things you need to do."
"Young Master, Shisan is leaving." Zhang Shisan agreed, glanced at him quickly, and then retreated.
Manager Xiao accompanied Xia Xun to the red building. As he walked, he shouted in a loud voice: "Xiao Di, Xiao Di, hurry up and wait for the young master to bathe and change clothes."
He opened a door, which must have been his daughter's residence, but there was no one inside. Manager Xiao couldn't help but muttered: "Where did this damn girl go so crazy?"
While looking for his daughter, he said: "Every time the young master leaves, the one who worries about the young master the most is my little Di. Xiaodi likes to cling to the young master since she was a child. When the young master leaves for half a month, Xiaodi doesn't think about tea."
If you don’t want to eat, people will lose weight..."
As he spoke, Manager Xiao pushed open a door. When he looked inside, his jaw suddenly dropped and he could no longer say a word. He saw a square table facing the door, with a large fruit plate piled on it and a
The little girl with hair in a bun is sitting behind the table, holding a big peach in both hands, chewing her cheeks full of juice. There are also a few badly chewed peach and pear stones on the table.
Apricot core…
The door suddenly opened, startling the little girl in the room. She was holding the peach in her hands in surprise, and her mouth was filled with pulp. Her little face was so round that the three of them stared at each other.
Watching, the little girl's strange big eyes looked first at Xia Xun, then at Manager Xiao, and then turned around in surprise, like a little squirrel holding a pine cone.
Xia Xun was amused by her cute appearance and laughed. Manager Xiao immediately put away his embarrassed expression and said in a deep and rich baritone like the voice-over from "Animal World": "Young Master, look, this girl doesn't have food because of her lack of food."
Thinking about it, I was so hungry that I hid here and ate some fruit."
The girl swallowed the pulp in her mouth hard and exposed his lie unceremoniously: "Dad, who doesn't want to eat and drink? I'm so hungry now that I can swallow a cow, but I'm on a diet to lose weight and lose weight.
I don’t dare to eat even if I want to..."
Manager Xiao's old face turned red and he shouted angrily: "You stinky girl, you are so ignorant. You don't know how to come forward to greet the young master when he comes back. I think you are used to it. Quickly serve the young master to bathe and change clothes."
The little girl jumped up, holding her red skirt, and flew to Xia Xun like a happy little swallow. She squatted down cutely and sweetly shouted: "Xiao Di has seen the young master!"
Xia Xun was able to take a serious look at Xiao Di's appearance. She was a cardamom girl, wearing a white silk double-breasted coat, a red skirt, and a lake green skirt around her waist. She looked neat, free and easy, and very cute.
.She has a beautiful and cute girlish face, with curved eyebrows and a small mouth, which can be happy or angry. Her big eyes are black and white, lively and energetic, with a light and playful smile.
Speaking of fat, she feels a little fleshy, but a girl's body is like a freshly cut willow branch. As she gets older and her body grows, the baby fat will naturally disappear. It doesn't matter at all.
She needs to go on a diet to lose weight, but she is so interested in it, she looks like a little girl