Shen Xingwan arrived at Shen's house all the way, and first went to the backyard to visit the old lady, "Grandma, I'm back."
The old lady helped her up and said, "Just come back. Let's go and rest first. There will be a family dinner for you in the evening."
Fu Jingchao had been pulled aside by Uncle Shen to discuss political affairs.
Shen Qingran still helped the housekeeper. She took Shen Xingwan to the yard, "I will leave your yard in the quietest place for you. I make sure you like it."
Shen Xingwan looked around as he walked. The Shen family's house was very large, and the layout and scenery in the courtyard still had a Jiangnan flavor.
When I walked to a quiet courtyard, I saw a few sharp words "Xiaoxiang Bureau". It was clearly written by Shen Mochen.
Qinghong led the little maid to greet her at the door, "I've seen you, Miss."
"You have worked hard for more than a year." Shen Xingwan said.
Shen Qingran sent the person to the door and left, letting Shen Xingwan have a good rest.
Qinghong was in charge of Xiaoxiangju and kept the yard in good order. Shen Xingwan didn't have to worry about anything and could just enjoy it.
Shen Xingwan sat on a wicker chair under the green bamboo and relaxed. As expected, it was most comfortable to go home, everything was comfortable.
Fu Jingchao finally escaped and walked in, and saw Shen Zhou sleeping on the chair.
He didn't say anything, just stood there quietly watching, feeling very satisfied in his heart.
Probably because his gaze was too intense, Shen Xingwan opened his eyes and looked at him lazily, "Why don't you say anything when you're here?"
Fu Jingchao met her sleepy eyes, his throat moved, he reached out to cover her eyes, leaned over and kissed her.
They had probably been apart for too long, and both parties were a little breathless in this kiss.
Fu Jingchao let go of her with some dissatisfaction, grabbed her hand, "When will you marry me?"
Shen Xingwan glared at him and said, "Wait slowly, I don't want to get married young."
The two sat together intimately, talked some private words, and went to the family dinner together hand in hand.
The family dinner lasted until midnight, and Shen Xingwan rarely got drunk.
In the next half month, Shen Xingwan would either ride his horse around the mountains and rivers of Yannan, or read his account books in the study. Occasionally, he would have afternoon tea with Shen Qingran and discuss some matters in the boudoir.
After running around for more than a year, she was completely idle.
On this day, Shen Xingwan got up early and took his people out to the largest restaurant in Nancheng.
Qinghong said from the side, "The reservation is for the largest private room in the restaurant near the lake. The slave has already gone through the menu yesterday and there is nothing wrong with it."
This was the first time Shen Xingwan had entertained guests since she came back. It was natural that she was not an ordinary guest who could make her feel so grand.
Shen Xingwan led the people in, and Banxia, who was already waiting, came out and said, "Girl, it will take a while for the people to arrive."
Shen Xingwan nodded and walked upstairs. Qinghong was in charge of the inner house, while Banxia was managing her property during her absence, and was now able to stand alone.
The windows upstairs were open and a string of wind chimes were hung.
Shen Xingwan walked over and took a look. The scenery on the lake was really beautiful.
Banxia said cheerfully while pouring her tea, "The scenery and richness of Nancheng is not inferior to that of Jiangnan. Compared with the beauty of Jiangnan, it is even more vast."
Shen Xingwan smiled and said nothing. She went out every day during this period and had almost completed her inspections.
The Twelve Continents of Yannan is indeed a good place, and if it is managed well, it may not be able to compete with Shengjing.
Shen Xingwan's eyes flashed with ambition. She wanted to use Nancheng as the basis to build a famous city with a cultural landscape as good as Shengjing.
Rather than fighting and killing, this is what she wants to do.
Soon there were footsteps and hearty laughter on the wooden stairs, and Shen Xingwan stood up.
A woman in brocade clothes walked in. It was none other than Hua Yan, the leader of the Hua family, one of the four wealthy businessmen in the south of the Yangtze River.
Compared with the enchanting and delicate look when we first met in Jiangnan, Hua Yan now looks much more capable, and the whole person looks very refreshing.
Hua Yan looked at her and said, "Miss Shen, you are fine."
Shen Xingwan smiled, "Master Hua, long time no see."
The two sat down opposite each other by the window, and Hua Yan waved to the maid behind her to hand over a wooden box.
Hua Yan pushed the wooden box to Shen Xingwan, "This is the shipping account book. Please check it carefully, girl."
Because of the maritime business he cooperated with Hua Yan, Shen Xingwan has made a lot of money in the past two years.
Hua Yan is in power as a woman, and her position is more secure.
She came to Yannan this time because she was invited by Shen Xingwan.
The two talked about some business matters, and then Huayan said curiously, "The lady specially invited me here. Does she have something to say?"
Shen Xingwan looked out the window, "How does Mr. Hua view the world situation?"
"As a businessman, you naturally hope for peace, so that you can do business easily." Hua Yan answered cautiously, "From the standpoint of the Hua family, they naturally hope that King Luo will win in the end."
Shen Xingwan smiled and said, "If Mr. Hua is not busy, you can stay in Nancheng for a few more days to see the scenery of Nancheng and visit the market in Nancheng."
Hua Yan is a smart person. She was silent for a moment before saying, "The girl seems to be very optimistic about Nancheng."
Shen Xingwan looked at her with surprisingly bright eyes, "I will make him better. I will open a school for girls here to promote that women can study, do business, and make money on an equal footing with men..."
Hua Yan was mesmerized by what she heard. She knew how much she had suffered as a woman to reach this point.
"If that day comes, I will thank you for all the women in the world." Hua Yan said with some excitement.
Shen Xingwan struck while the iron was hot, "I wonder if Mr. Hua is willing to come over and do business."
Although there is no shortage of businessmen in Yannan, there are only female businessmen.
There are some things that only women can sympathize with and cooperate with.
Huayan is undoubtedly the best candidate. She is a successful businessman and a successful woman.
Shen Xingwan needs more people to stand by her side and accompany her on this journey.
This will not be an easy road to take, and it will definitely infringe on men's rights in a sense.
So she needs more capable women to do this with her.
The wind chimes whistled, and Huayan recalled the time when her father passed away and she and her mother were besieged by members of the family.
Everyone told her that as a woman, she should get married and take care of the housework in the back house. She was not allowed to get involved in business matters.
During the most difficult times, she often wondered if she had done something wrong.
At that time, no one had ever told her that she could do anything a man could do.
Now someone has told her that if she has a daughter in the future, she also wants to tell her daughter the same thing.
Huayan quickly made a decision in her heart, "If the girl does what she says, then no matter how big the storm is ahead, I, Huayan, will go forward and retreat with the girl!"
Shen Xingwan raised his glass and said, "I will definitely live up to your kindness."
The two drank a few drinks happily, and Hua Yan said, "This matter needs to be discussed in the long run."
"Take your time, the road ahead is long." Shen Xingwan was not in a hurry.
