Volume Five Chapter 153 It’s time for Jia Rui to show off (please vote for monthly votes for more updates!)
Feng Ziying has not been to Daguan Tower for a long time.
From afar, I saw bustling crowds, busy traffic, and endless traffic. The street was already overcrowded from both ends, but the main reason was that there were too many hawkers.
Along the road, there are people selling candied haws, making sugar figures, selling roasted seeds and nuts, selling Hu biscuits, and even selling sour plum juice directly on a wooden table.
Even in an open space outside the theater, a juggler was leading a macaque around to beat the gong, preparing to sell a ring.
The macaque seemed to be well behaved, and ran along the circle in a staggering but flexible manner. The gong tied with a red string in his hand was struck by it, and some guests who had not yet entered the venue or had no seats simply formed a circle. , first of all, it looks like juggling.
The carriage drove slowly past and detoured to the back of the theater, where the car was parked.
Feng Ziying carefully helped Shen Yixiu get out of the car, and Qingwen quickly lowered the curtain for Shen Yixiu's hat.
Shen Yixiu's Tiangui finally didn't come, so everyone in the Feng family hurriedly invited a doctor to diagnose his pulse. As a result, everyone in the Feng family was overjoyed. The eldest mistress was finally pregnant.
Shen Yixiu, who was pregnant, became a little more lively. Not only did he eat a lot more, but he also became less willing to stay at home. In this spring, he was obsessed with going out.
I just had an outing the day before yesterday, and today I want to go to the theater again.
At first it was not possible to invite the troupe to perform in the mansion, but I have to say that the courtyard inside the mansion is still a bit small, and the troupe would not be able to perform well after entering.
Feng Ziying also thought that she might have to leave the capital city soon, and Shen Yixiu obviously couldn't travel with her after being pregnant, so he didn't have much time to accompany her, so he agreed to accompany her to the theater.
"Be careful, don't go too fast." The pregnant Shen Yixiu immediately became the key protection target of the whole family. Even Feng Ziying paid special attention to it. He was not sure whether he would survive after traveling to this world. The ability to make a woman pregnant can finally be relieved now.
I am also happy for Shen Yixiu's pregnancy, and Yushuang Shuang, so that they can no longer have so many taboos to contraception.
The two girls were too tall. The second sister You also wore a curtain and followed closely behind Shen Yixiu. However, the third sister You simply changed into men's clothes as usual, and put on a bra to restrain her bulging breasts. Wearing a green silk robe, with a face like a crown of jade, full red lips, and gray-blue eyes, he looked even more heroic.
"How can you be so delicate? It's only been more than a month." Seeing her husband being so caring and careful, Shen Yixiu liked it in her heart. But on the surface, she said coquettishly: "There are still ** months left, isn't it true that my husband is like this? I can’t even leave the house? I can only lie on the bed?”
"Wrong? When you are healthy, you should pay more attention to appropriate activities and move more every day. But you need to pay attention to the way of activities. Some activities that are too large should be avoided. And walking is the best way. A good way to move around, but be careful when going up and down the steps to avoid falling."
Feng Ziying was serious and authentic? Shen Yixiu was very curious, "My husband also knows medicine?"
“My husband has studied with Master Zhang for two years. I still understand basic medical science. But I dare not prescribe medicine.” Feng Ziying shook her head, “But I do understand the health care principles of pregnant women.”
Seeing how particular her husband is, Shen Yixiu likes him even more. The young womanly charm in her eyes is mixed with a sweetness. It is fascinating to see her.
However, Shen Yixiu was still very aware of the emotions of all parties. Seeing that the second sister You was following closely, he tilted his head and whispered: "Sisters from the You family have to step up. My mother-in-law said that I hope the two younger sisters from the You family will also take the place of my husband as soon as possible." Give birth to a boy and a half girl..."
Second Sister You was also overjoyed, what she was looking forward to was Shen Yixiu's words.
Although the mother-in-law thinks so, she still has to take care of the mentality of a big woman. What if Shen Yixiu gives birth to a daughter and she gets pregnant and gives birth to a son? Although there won't be any disputes, it is inevitable that there will be some small-minded big women in their hearts. It will be uncomfortable.
The problem is that now Feng Lang only has two concubines: himself and his sister. Now Shen Yixiu is pregnant and can't sleep with him. Most of the time, his two sisters sleep with him. It can be said that now is the best opportunity for the two sisters. Maybe they can wait a little longer. Once another woman comes into the house, she will be favored again.
So after hearing these words, Second Sister You thought that her sisters could safely and boldly prepare for pregnancy without counting the time. She only hoped that she could conceive a boy and a girl as soon as possible, and that her sisters could firmly stand in the Feng family. Once you have a firm foothold, you no longer have to worry about other women sharing your favor.
Liu Xianglian came out to welcome him. Seeing Feng Ziying supporting Shen Yixiu, Liu Xianglian also came up to greet him.
Shen Yixiu also met Liu Xianglian and knew that he was friends with his brother-in-law, so he went to see Liu Xianglian openly.
"Didn't you say that my younger brother and sister are pregnant? Why did you come out and you weren't afraid of being scolded by your aunt?" Liu Xianglian saw that Shen Yixiu and Feng Ziying were both here. He knew that the Feng family treated Shen Yixiu, the first born of a eldest woman, If the elder Duan knew about this outing, Feng Ziying would definitely be scolded again.
"It doesn't matter, it's still early. Taking appropriate activities and watching a show can relax her mood. She's bored even if she stays at home all day long." Feng Ziying explained.
Liu Xianglian also knew that Feng Ziying still cherished and respected his wife, so she thought for a while and said: "There are many people in places like this, especially when there is a play. It is inevitable that there will be people shouting and shouting, and they will inevitably be frightened. If the brothers and sisters are in the house, It's so boring here, you might as well ask the girls from Rongguo Mansion to come and sit in your house for a while, so that you can spend time with your siblings."
Liu Xianglian had good intentions and felt that Lin Daiyu was already engaged to Feng Ziying anyway, and the two daughters would be sisters-in-law sooner or later. The other girls were also related to Feng Ziying, so it was reasonable to come to Feng Mansion to sit there. But I didn't expect that Feng Ziying was beating a drum in her heart.
The matter about Baochai hasn't been revealed yet. Shen Yixiu knows about it, but even Daiyu is still in the dark. Tanchun and Xiangyun don't know either. The two women Feng Ziying can feel that they are increasingly interested in him. He did not dare to pat his chest and say how deeply these two women loved him, but Feng Ziying could feel the vague affection.
This is not counting the imminent Spring Festival. Thinking that if all these girls come to the house, if those words are leaked, it will immediately become a Shura field. Thinking of this, Feng Ziying shudders.
But Liu Xianglian was so embarrassed to deny the proposal in front of Shen Yixiu and Er You. Before he could speak, Shen Yixiu was already happy, "Yes, sir, I will invite Sister Lin and Er You tomorrow." The other sisters, please come and sit in the house. Haven't you already made a few sets of the bamboo and wood chess and cards that you arranged for someone to make? It's just me and the You family sister at home, and there aren't enough people to play with, so let some sisters come over. , just in time to teach them and play together."
Since Shen Yixiu became pregnant, Mr. Duan asked Shen Yixiu to stop reciting poems and painting, saying that reciting poems and painting was laborious and was not good for his health.
Shen Yixiu was extremely bored staying at home these days and needed other entertainment methods to kill time.
After Feng Ziying came back that day, she wanted to make this mahjong and draw the pattern herself, so she arranged for the carpenter in the house to pick some bamboo wood for cutting and polishing, and then asked Feng Runxiang to bring two carvers. By the time we arrived, several sets of exquisite mahjong tiles had been made.
Feng Ziying briefly taught Shen Yixiu and Eryou the rules of the game. Because there were many things to do, they had not officially played it yet, so neither Shen Yixiu nor Eryou knew how powerful this thing would be.
“Chess and cards?” Liu Xianglian was also curious, “Ziying, you can also play chess and cards, what kind of chess and cards? Xiangqi?”
"No, it's a new thing that I figured out from the horse tag. It's just been made. Brother Liu will come to the house to take a look in the future and you will know." Feng Ziying said cheerfully.
He was even thinking about how quickly this thing would become popular throughout the capital city. Although the boatmen and porters along the canal already had this thing, they were all drawn on paper. , not to mention very rough, and it doesn't have the crispness and excitement of playing with this kind of bamboo after polishing it, and the taste of mahjong when it is played is not comparable to that of playing cards.
Several people were talking, and someone had already guided Feng Ziying and his party to the private room on the second floor.
Shen Yixiu has never been to the Grand View Tower, and is very curious about this circular private theater. The seats in the private rooms are also divided into three rows, showing a situation of low in front and high in front, narrow in front and wide in back. For example, the first row can sit For two people, four people can sit in the second row, and six people can sit in the third row.
The room is not only equipped with coffee tables and tea, but also various fruits and pastries. It can be said to be a real VIP private room.
Watching a play is also relaxing, but it doesn't mean much to Feng Ziying. He doesn't like this kind of pastime at all, and it is even better to play mahjong.
But his absence for a long time means that he may gradually lose influence and control over Daguanlou, a carrier platform that he has worked hard to build and operate in the early stage. Although Liu Xianglian is reliable, Feng Ziying is not willing to test it. human heart.
Jia Yun had no choice but to leave Daguanlou. Haitong Yinzhuang Jingshi needed a more capable manpower to help Jia Lian. Feng Ziying could not rush to find a replacement when Jia Lian was about to leave.
Without Jia Yun, and Xue Pan's abilities are seriously lacking, it is impossible for Han Qi and Wei Ruolan to focus on the Grand View Tower. Many things can only be decided by Liu Xianglian alone. It is not obvious now, but it will be in the future. It's hard to say.
It’s not that we have high expectations for the profit and income of this Daguan Tower, but that such a place where people come and go, especially the places where dignitaries and dignitaries in the capital city often come, will often play an unexpected role.
Just as signs of Yang Yinglong's instability were discovered, this place has become the most effective place to monitor Yang Yinglong's intelligence personnel in the capital city. The connection between people from the Ministry of War and the General Affairs Department and Yang Yinglong's intelligence personnel was discovered here, and Feng Ziying believes that with the reputation of the Grand View Tower Risheng, how can this place be connected with the intelligence system that Wang Wenyan is working hard to build and cultivate, and how can it play a greater role.
"The Broken Willow" from "The Story of the Purple Hairpin" was performed on the stage. Seeing Shen Yixiu and Youshi, Qingwen, Yun Shang and others were fascinated by the scene. Feng Ziying quietly got up and except Bao Bao house.
Ni Er was already waiting at the side.
"Uncle." Seeing Feng Ziying coming downstairs, Ni Er, who looked like a wealthy gentleman, immediately followed him.
Feng Ziying looked Ni Er up and down, and then nodded, "Well, Ni Er, your status is different now. You have to deal with the superiors more often, so you need to pay attention to the ordinary things below.
You have to keep an eye on it, but you don’t necessarily need to take action personally. Many times you have to use your heart rather than your strength..."
Ni Er nodded repeatedly, "What the uncle said is that he taught me a lesson years ago, so I paid attention. I have handed over the pooping business in the city to the third one, but his temper is a little more irritable, and I don't dare to throw him away."
Hands on, and even if it comes to dealing with the Ministry of Industry and Shuntian Prefecture for construction, I am doing it myself..."
Feng Ziying nodded slightly, "What about the things I told you?"
“Don’t worry, sir, I have personally arranged to identify these people. Mr. Wen Yan has been here several times and selected some people...”
Ni Er observed Feng Ziying's expression. Wang Wenyan came to him and selected several capable people, which made him very heartbroken. However, this was Feng Ziying's first generation, and it was also an opportunity for those people. Ni Er could only
Being able to let go, although I don't know what Wang Wenyan is going to do, it is definitely an important matter and cannot be compared with my own possessions.
“Ni Er, please be more open-minded. These people will have good fortune in the future. Speaking of which, it was you, Ni Er, who single-handedly led the way. It’s also your face that shines.” Feng Ziying smiled.
The three religions and nine streams under Ni Ershu are a mixture of dragons and snakes. There are many people, but in addition to the locals in the capital city, a large part of them are refugees from various prefectures in Northern Zhili who have fled to the capital city due to floods, droughts and locust plagues in the past ten or twenty years. Even
It also includes some refugees from Shandong and Liaodong.
They themselves or their parents or even their ancestors fled to the capital city, and then slowly settled down and worked in various lowly jobs in the capital city, becoming a huge group at the lowest level in the capital city, and a large group of key members under Ni Er were all
from these people.
Among them, in addition to those from Shuntian Prefecture counties, the majority are from Baoding Prefecture, Hejian Prefecture and Yongping Prefecture whose native place is around Shuntian Prefecture.
Feng Ziying wants Wang Wenyan to quickly open up the situation in the North, especially to build an intelligence network. It is essential to have enough capable manpower, and where these people come from, it mainly depends on Ni Er, a local snake.
After Ni Er took over the excrement and water transportation business in the capital city, his manpower increased exponentially. Later, under the guidance of Feng Ziying, he established a line with the Ministry of War and Shuntian Prefecture, and the manpower increased even further.
Now there are at least 600 or 700 people eating under Ni's second hand. This does not include those who are called in temporarily. In addition to his original work of looking after homes, nursing homes, opening casinos and private brothels, he mainly hires people to collect excrement and water.
The Ministry of Engineering is responsible for building dredging ditches, and some facilities in the Caohe River and even in the city require a large number of manpower.
Precisely because Ni Ershi has plenty of manpower, and most of these people come from the surrounding counties of Shuntian Prefecture, and many of them have relatives and friends in their hometowns, this is also the best target group for Wang Wenyan to select people.
And Wang Wenyan was extremely picky in selecting people, and he picked roles that even Ni Er liked, which naturally made Ni Er heartbroken.
“That’s it, that’s it.” Ni Er could only admit it. Having said that, Feng Ziying was right. If these guys become successful in the future, then he can straighten his back and speak more forcefully.
“Then Jia Rui is here?” Feng Ziying asked again.
"He came, but he didn't say anything. He just said that you asked him to come. I talked to him for a while. This guy is very cunning. He didn't say anything or reveal anything."
Ni Er was also very curious about Feng Ziying's arrangement for Jia Rui to come to him. Feng Ziying did not say the specific matter, only that it had something to do with the affairs in Jia's house. Now Ni Er still has several thousand taels of debt with Jia's house.
I didn't receive it, and I was thinking about how to collect the debt. I didn't expect that Jia Rui was also collecting debts for others.
“Ni Er, Mr. She, Brother Zhen and Brother Rong made a lot of money from you, right?” Feng Ziying said with a smile.
Ni Er chuckled, "Sir, you didn't have this idea, did you? Then my reputation will be bad in the future. Who will give us the work?"
"That's not the case. This money originally belonged to the Jia Mansion, and Mr. She and Brother Zhen were originally the masters of the Jia Mansion. The connections here are not clear. The Jia Mansion arranges suitable candidates by itself. Is there a supervision system?
"Such problems are inevitable." Feng Ziying shook her head, "However, there are still servants in the Jia family who have made a lot of money from it, and they can even make more money than several masters..."
Ni Er's eyes lit up, and then he hesitated, "Uncle, are you talking about the Lai family?"
I have to say that the Lai family is quite well-positioned in the Jia family. Even though Jia She and Jia Zhen teamed up, although they won some jobs, there were still some tasks of purchasing items that were taken over by the Lai family.
The profit is also not small, because the Lai family is more ruthless.
For example, almost all the flowers and trees in the garden were taken care of by the Lai family, and a large part of the wood used to build the garden was also contracted by the Lai family. In addition, the main building of Taiguan Tower was built by someone hired by Lai Da.
Jia She was furious, but Jia Mu finally came forward to hand it over to the Lai family. This made Jia She extremely angry, and also made Ni Er, who had always wanted to win, very angry.
“Well, do you understand what I mean?” Feng Ziying smiled.
Ping'er came to see Feng Ziying again yesterday, but Feng Ziying was not there. However, Feng Ziying roughly knew the purpose of Ping'er coming to see her, and originally said that she would wait a while before picking open the pustule in Jia's house.
But things just happened to happen. Feng Ziying soon received news that the son of the Lai family seemed to be taking up an official position soon.
The son of the Lai family is going to be an official, but the Jia family seems not to have received the news at all. This is very strange.