Chapter 440: Shao Xun’s thoughts and hurried greeting
"Master, hurry up and go out! Mr. Ji Xiangma is coming to our house."
Outside the door, Murong Hui said anxiously.
There was a little silence in the room, "Humph! Don't lie to me, Mr. Ma will come to our house?"
When doing business, of course I want to get to know this top big shot in the Song Dynasty.
And Ji Xiang Shao Xun is one of the people Shao Xun most wants to get to know.
However, Shao Xun has always kept a very low profile and has never dealt with any merchant family.
Shao Xun once asked someone to send some things, but they were returned. After that, he no longer had this idea.
Therefore, in Mr. Shao's opinion, this must be an excuse for his wife to go out on her own.
During this period of time, Mr. Shao was indeed a bit depressed.
The source of this depression is, of course, Shen Tang.
First, it was his daughter, and now she followed Shen Tang for no apparent reason and stayed in Shen's house in Lin'an for a whole year, but she never returned home, although no one dared to say anything.
However, in Mr. Shao's view, it was a loss of face.
In addition, the second son of the family, because of his business matters, actually wanders away all day long and rarely returns home.
Mr. Shao also knows that good men are everywhere, especially Shao Youcai, who has grown from a dandy to a successful man now. In fact, Mr. Shao is still very happy in his heart.
But that's just how it is as a parent.
If they are at home every day, parents will feel that their children and grandchildren are not working hard enough. However, if they have a successful career and are busy all day long, they will feel somewhat unhappy as parents.
After all, how can parents not miss them if they can’t be with them all day long?
Especially before the New Year, Mr. Shao felt even more unhappy, and of course there was no joy in the New Year.
"Hmph, this brat not only kidnapped my daughter, but also kidnapped my son! Do you really think I have no temper?"
Mr. Shao thought angrily in his heart.
As for Shen Tang, Mr. Shao is still extremely satisfied! He is a slanderer, but this does not mean that the old man is dissatisfied with Shen Tang.
Thinking about the harsh conditions he had put forward at the beginning, Shen Tang could now fulfill them. With such a son-in-law, even if Mr. Shao didn't tell him, the brilliance on his face could still be seen by others.
Especially not long ago, Shen Tang made great achievements, although he has not yet received a reward.
However, no one in the court is stupid.
Everyone knows that as soon as Shen Tang returns, his status will rise significantly and he will become one of the most important ministers in His Majesty's eyes.
It can be said that although Shen Tang has just set foot in the court, as long as there are no accidents, he has already reserved a position as prime minister.
For such people, wouldn’t everyone take advantage of the opportunity to curry favor with them?
Especially after knowing that His Majesty went to Lingbi in person to greet Shen Tang, the prefect, who was already polite to the Shao family, even broke his legs when he came to the Shao family.
If I can't grasp this kind of advantageous relationship, I will be in vain as a prefect.
Although Shen Tang's current level cannot be compared with his own, the prefect can be sure that after receiving the reward, Shen Tang may be able to keep pace with him.
However, he had been a prefect for half his life, while Shen Tang was invincible as soon as he left Novice Village.
How does this compare?
In the future, there will probably be a place for Shen Tang to take care of.
He didn't know Shen Tang, but wasn't the natal family of one of Shen Tang's wives in Taihu?
Therefore, the magistrate and Mr. Shao had a heart-to-heart relationship, and it was time to bow to him.
Could Mr. Shao not know the reasons for these things?
You must be capable and have a bright future! To be honest, Mr. Shao has already approved of this cheap son-in-law.
Of course, I agree in my heart, but I can't say it outright.
After all, our Mr. Shao is a person of status, don’t we want to lose face?
To put it bluntly, what happened this time was that the father-in-law and son-in-law were angry because they were thousands of miles apart...
"Bang, bang, bang..."
Listening to the constant knocking on the door, Mr. Shao became a little irritable.
"Master, it's true. The greeting cards have already been handed in. Master, hurry up and pack up to greet me. Otherwise, if you are late, you will offend Master Ma Shao."
Murong Hui said anxiously.
When Shao Xun heard this, he couldn't help but look startled.
Could it be... is it true?
But……
He stood up and looked outside the door. Sure enough, except for his wife and two maids, there was no one else.
After thinking about it, Shao Xun opened the door.
Regardless of whether it is true or not, it is still a number to confirm.
Otherwise, if the Prime Minister is really here, but he stays in the house and does not come out, this will be a huge sin...
After opening the door, Murong Hui anxiously handed over the greeting card before Shao Xun could speak.
"Master, look, who is this if not Mr. Ma?"
Shao Xun opened the greeting card, and when he saw it, he was dumbfounded. It was really Ma Shao who was here?
"Why did your Excellency come to our house at this time?"
Shao Xun asked in shock and confusion.
"Sir, how do we know these things?
Moreover, the most important thing now is to quickly welcome Mr. Ma in. If the delay continues..."
"Yes, yes, yes..." Mr. Shao slapped his head and hurriedly returned to the house. The two maids and Murong Hui also came in and helped Shao Xun change his clothes. After that, Mr. Shao said so
As fast as possible, he rushed towards the door.
Inside the gate, the old housekeeper had already asked all the servants to stand respectfully to greet him. In the guest room, all the refreshments and decorations were ready.
Seeing his master rushing over, the old housekeeper rushed to greet him, "Master, don't be anxious, don't be anxious..."
Shao Xun had no time to pay attention to the old housekeeper and rushed out of the courtyard gate. In the distance, he saw a small sedan and a group of guards and servants waiting outside the gate.
After walking two steps quickly, with no time to catch his breath and calm down, Shao Xun bowed respectfully and said, "Old Shao Xun, I would like to pay my respects to Mr. Ji Xiang.
I didn’t know how to come, but I’m a bit disappointed in you. I hope you’ll forgive me!”
Just say it, just bow to the end and wait for the response of the people in the sedan chair.
A moment later, with the creak of the sedan and the sound of footsteps, a pair of black walking shoes appeared in Shao Xun's lowered gaze.
A hand stretched out to hold Shao Xun's arm, and a gentle and honest voice came, "Haha, Master Shao, there is no need to be polite. I just came here rashly, what's the blame?"
Following the support of this hand, Shao Xun straightened up, and sure enough, Ji Xiang Ma Shao appeared in front of him.
"Your Excellency, you are here to make my Shao family shine. Please come in quickly!"
Seeing that there was no dissatisfaction on Ma Shao's face, Shao Xun felt a little relieved. He quickly waved his hand to meet Ma Shao and walked towards the house.