Liu Mingda's wife is okay. He and Liu Mingda have only been married for a year, and they are very affectionate. However, Wu Huaixian and Wu Chen are not very harmonious, and Wu Chen looks much more haggard than Bai Gui has seen in the past. .
Mrs. Wu Chen was the daughter of Chen Xuezheng in the former Qing Dynasty and the rich daughter of the Wu Mansion Cultural Salon.
After talking interestingly for a while.
as expected.
Wu Huai first turned around and wanted to curry favor with Bai Xiuzhu's brother Bai Xiongqi. He said that the fresh tea leaves picked from the southern tea gardens were difficult to transport to Qin Province, and the passing officials were asking for help, so he wanted to ask Bai Xiongqi to help him with this. After a small favor, he is willing to give 30% of the profit.
The profit of 30% is not much, but it is the profit of a trade route.
Energy provides a steady stream of income.
On a business trip, the White House could receive thousands of silver dollars as tribute.
Bai Xiongqi's status in the central government is becoming more and more prominent now, and he is a popular figure in the official circles. Everyone will give him some face.
Not much to do, high returns.
Bai Xiuzhu was already prepared and agreed to the matter.
Wu Huaixian was also very knowledgeable. He knew that if the request he made was too excessive, not only would he not be able to gain access to the Bai family network, he might even offend Bai Gui, the introducer, so he had to be careful when acting.
Looking at it this way, both sides benefit from cooperation. It seems that Wu Huaixian himself can connect with Bai Xiongqi's network, or to connect with other people's network.
But actually, that’s not how it is seen.
Sometimes you think that a suitable deal is...for example, asking someone to do something for you, and after the matter is over, you will be given a certain amount of compensation, and you will spend a lot of money to treat the guests to dinner.
But in fact, in the eyes of the trustee, if it were not because of a certain relationship, he would not choose to do this favor, because what you are given is a friendly price, a market price. In addition to the price, helping others may also help others. There will be certain benefits exchanged, or favors dropped, etc.
Helping also involves certain risks.
Therefore, people with power and status will not easily help unless necessary.
To put it simply, this kind of thing often has a price but no market.
Even if you have money, you can’t find a way out!
This banquet ended in a hurry.
afterwards.
Liu Mingda apologized on behalf of Wu Huaixian, saying that Wu Chen's "poor performance" at the banquet was the reason. He hoped that Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu would not take it to heart. Wu Huaixian also gave Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu some antique calligraphy and paintings to express his apology.
At the banquet, everyone was enjoying themselves, only Wu Chen was making trouble, which was really not good.
Although Wu Fu is a merchant, he also knows etiquette, so he came here to apologize.
"Brother Huai Xian raised an aunt, and he raised it behind Miss Chen's back. It's okay to raise an aunt, but Brother Huai Xian raised a Zhangtai person..."
"Ms. Chen has a temperament that refuses to admit defeat, and she is more willing to accept death. This is why she is at odds with Brother Huai Xian."
"You also know that Brother Huai didn't like Miss Chen very much and wanted to bring you and Miss Chen together. Miss Chen's appearance is a bit mediocre..."
Liu Mingda sighed and explained.
He didn't think it was a big mistake for a man to have an outside wife.
At this time, for anyone with some ability and wealth, having three wives and four concubines is just a no-brainer. Even if the wives know about it, they will have an awkward moment and it will be over. How to live afterwards is still the same.
Unexpectedly, although Mrs. Wu Chen would not vent her temper on the banquet, her attitude was a bit indifferent.
"Marry a virtuous wife, a concubine and a lustful wife." Gu
"Brother Huai, how come you don't even understand this..."
Bai Gui understood what Liu Mingda said and shook his head.
Zhangtai people refer to brothel prostitutes.
During the Qin Dynasty, a Zhangtai Palace was built in Chang'an. The historical record "The Biography of Lin Xiangru" said that "(King Zhaoxiang of Qin) Zhangtai met Xiangru." Later, the poet Han Hong wrote a poem, "Zhangtai Liu, Zhangtai
Willow, the past is still there today. Even if the long sliver seems to be hanging down like old, it should be broken by someone else's hand."
The flowers and whiskers can be folded straight!
Zhangtai people are what literati call their favorite brothel girls.
Liu Mingda was embarrassed to say clearly how infatuated Wu Huaixian was with this brothel girl, so he could only use this metaphor.
But...as a friend, it's not easy for him to get involved in this matter.
After all, it is his fault as a friend whether it is a fight between husband and wife, whether it is a fight or a breakup.
But at this moment, it was not easy to say nothing. I could only use Liu Mingda's words to give him some tactful advice.
No matter how much, he won't continue talking.
Hearing this, Liu Mingda looked strange and glanced at Bai Gui blankly.
When it comes to marrying a virtuous wife, he sees that Bai Xiuzhu is not very ugly.
"It was because of Chen Xuezheng... that Mrs. Wu arranged this marriage for Brother Huai."
"Now in the news, many people have divorced their wives after returning from studying abroad..."
Liu Mingda reminded Bai Gui and said.
Bai Gui will always know about these nonsense. Needless to say, the friendship between the three of them is not too taboo. Besides, if you explain it clearly to Bai Gui now, it will be easier to get along with each other in the future.
If you keep it half-covered, you might still make trouble.
In addition, this matter is really not a family scandal. Once it is said, it is said. Bai Gui is not considered an outsider.
"Brother Mingda, I understand."
Bai Gui understood in his heart and replied.
Ten years ago, when he participated in the cultural salon of the Wu Mansion, Wu Huaixian wanted to bring him and Miss Chen together. It can be seen that Wu Huaixian had no interest in the ordinary-looking Miss Chen. Afterwards, he went abroad, and it was even more difficult to cultivate feelings.
The reason why Mrs. Wu arranged this marriage for Wu Huaixian has a lot to do with the fact that Chen Xuezheng is the academic official of Qin Province. Although this official position is only a fifth-rank official, it has a bright future. If it were not for the disappearance of Xunqing, Chen Xuezheng might have been a few people by now.
A high-ranking official with high authority.
Marriage motivated by profit could originally be restrained by secular morality, but now it is common for literati to divorce their wives, especially among international students who have returned from studying abroad. Ms. Chen is not an ignorant person, and now the power of her natal family has shrunk.
, how could you not worry about this happening.
Liu Mingda apologized to Wu Huaixian, talked for a few more words, and left.
"I think Sister Chen is pretty good..."
"Wu Huaixian is actually a bit of a follower of others."
Bai Xiuzhu said shortly after Liu Mingda left.
Liu Mingda did not deliberately avoid Bai Xiuzhu. After all, it was impossible to apologize to Bai Gui alone. Besides, the disagreement between Wu Huaixian and Miss Chen was already on the table, and there was no need to hide it.
"Brother Huai Xian has a good character, but..."
Bai Gui paused.
I don't know what to say.
It is true to say that Wu Huaixian followed the trend of others. For example, during the imperial examination, after he became the head of the government in the imperial examination, Wu Huaixian's attitude towards him changed very quickly, from being slightly distant to quickly becoming friends with him. However, this is understandable. Who has not followed the trend of others? At that time, he