After leaving the court, several officials walked in. Tao Xiang stopped and called her: "Jin'er, come here."
In fact, Tang Shijin had never met Tao Xiang at all, and he couldn't greet him properly at this time. Tang Shijin only bowed his hands to show that he was rude, and quickly walked a few steps past them, walked to Tao Xiang, and said: "Justice"
father."
Tao Xiang walked forward slowly and said: "I have been listening to Erlang and Liulang talking about it, but I have never seen you. When I heard that you were coming to the capital, I wanted to ask someone to greet you, but Liulang said that it was not necessary and that I would wait for you.
It’s not too late to see you again at home.”
These officials can say a lot of things in one sentence.
The meaning of his words was, firstly, that they had never met before, secondly, that although they had never met, they recognized the relationship, and thirdly, that we had not communicated in advance. Tang Shijin’s offering of the banknote was his own behavior, not
What we teach is not that interesting...wait a minute.
In the Tang Dynasty, Jin understood the idea and said cutely: "Jin'er also missed the second and sixth brothers very much. After the provincial examination, he had been thinking about going to Beijing to meet his adoptive father... It's just that Jin'er is a vulgar person. When he wakes up every day, he always thinks about it.
Seeing that money was being offered to small hands, she thought of making money first, and then delayed it until now. Jin'er feels ashamed and asks her adoptive father not to be offended."
Tao Xiang couldn't help but laugh.
The next few officials also laughed.
Someone said: "Speaking of which, the appearance of the young Marquis is somewhat similar to that of several of your husbands. It is really a destiny made in heaven."
Someone introduced her: "This is Mr. Chen Ge."
Tang Shijin quickly handed over his hand: "Mr. Chen Ge."
Along the way, I recognized these people.
Even though this was the highest leader of the Daqing Dynasty, Tang Shijin was still a little nervous, and the strings in his head kept tightening.
After entering the hall, everyone took their seats and chatted casually.
She also met the prince.
The nineteen-year-old prince looked younger than his actual age. He was chubby and creamy. He felt that he had been observing her secretly. When she looked over, he smiled reservedly and acted like a humble gentleman and a polite corporal. He was just doing it.
It was really not successful enough, and I could see through it at a glance.
Emperor Yuan Sheng was obviously in a good mood and had been talking to Tang Shijin. He would have been flattered by someone else...but Tang Shijin was actually very annoying.
Emperor Yuan Sheng is full of the greasy self-confidence unique to middle-aged and elderly men, especially since he is an emperor, this self-confidence is even more overwhelming... and he is actually a good-tempered person, gentle in conversation, and even makes jokes from time to time.
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Maybe it's because she has deep prejudices, but anyway, she feels like she's both oily and effeminate.
Tao Chengqi is obviously not masculine, but she never feels effeminate, only arrogant or squeamish... So maybe it has something to do with his appearance?
It wasn't until the old prince came over that everyone stood up as soon as they entered the door.
Even Emperor Yuan Sheng was surprised.
The old prince looked twenty years younger, with a radiant face and a vigorous and vigorous attitude. He was completely different from the old man who had left the capital in despair.
After sitting down, the old prince turned on the mode of showing off his grandson, never leaving Jin'er...
Tang Shijin didn't realize until now that the old prince was really a mature man. He looked cheerful and bold, and he would "let slip" that he was his granddaughter from time to time. In fact, he didn't reveal any key issues.
You ask me how my hair turned from gray to black?
Practicing swordsmanship! In order to teach Jin'er, I have picked up swordsmanship again. I am not a master of my swordsmanship. After one practice, my whole body's energy and blood are alive. I promise you to practice it for two hours a day.
Longevity……
You ask me why I look so good?
Hahaha, I have such a promising grandson who can wake up from his dreams laughing. How can I look bad?
Anyway, after eating this meal, everyone can only think that... people feel refreshed during happy events.
Of course, many people took the opportunity to chat with Tang Shijin.
In fact, Tang Shijin had thought beforehand that no matter how wealthy she was, she still couldn't let go of her bad reputation, so some people would definitely look down on her. Isn't this what literati dislike most?
Unexpectedly, everyone was very courteous to her, and some were even a bit attentive, with their intention to win over her almost written on their faces.
Especially Wantong.
When looking closely, Wan Tong was pretty good-looking, with no flaws in her facial features, but her eyes showed a hint of wantonness. In front of Emperor Yuan Sheng, he directly invited her to his home, and Emperor Yuan Sheng actually smiled.
Don't care at all!!
Tang Shijin originally wanted to meet Jiangnan officials before leaving and explain the meaning of market research to him, but Wantong said directly: "I'm a rough guy and can't understand these things! I don't know how to do business, so why don't you think
Just tell me where to open a store! I'll find it for you! Just tell me where you want to open a store! I'll follow you later and get some bonuses!"
I understand, what he means is that she opens the store, she pays, and he only takes the money... He has no intention of cooperating with her, he only intends to rob her.
Tang Shijin was not angry and agreed with a smile.
But that’s fine with just one Wantong, what about the others?
You must know that although she was named an official in name and was a high-profile official of the second rank, in fact, she was not considered to have entered this power circle at all. She was still an outsider and a "profitable" auspicious person.
things.
In particular, she has been working hard to portray a foodie persona. From time to time, she "can't help but" steal a bite or two. In short, she gives the impression that she is a child who is easy to see and deal with. Besides, she just has "luck in wealth".
"This name came in, so they almost didn't hide it.
Talking about money with her is inevitable and not surprising, but the deep desire for money revealed in their eyes and words is the scariest thing.
As Tang Shijin chatted with them, his heart became heavier and heavier.
She is really not someone who cares about the country and the people. She really loves money and the process of making money. Especially since she is not an aboriginal, she always has a "nothing to do" attitude towards the Daqing Dynasty.
But even so, she still felt frightened.
At this time, the top leaders of the Daqing Dynasty were all in this hall.
The emperor, the prince, the prime minister, the cabinet, the six ministries...everywhere you look, they all have faces that are "seeking wealth."
If even the top leader of a country is only focused on profit, then the country is really doomed.
She really didn't expect that a dim-witted emperor and a greedy relative could have such a great influence on the court.
Such a court meeting made her feel cold in her vest.
At the banquet, Emperor Yuan Sheng invited the old prince to return to the court, and the old prince agreed.
After all, it was a luncheon, and it didn't take too long. It dispersed quickly. Tang Shijin also came out, exchanged a few words with everyone, and got on the carriage of Prince Wei's Mansion.
After sending the old prince back to Prince Wei's Mansion, Tang Shijin didn't even get off the carriage, but turned back to Taoxiang Mansion to pick up Tang Shilei.
At this moment, Tang Shilei was still in the Imperial College and had not finished school, but Tao Xiang returned to his house first.
Because it was not a formal visit, and he had not officially recognized his relatives yet, Tang Shijin only went in to greet the old lady, Mrs. Tao, and the second wife, Mrs. Tao.
Mrs. Tao was very beautiful and enthusiastic. She took her hand and looked her over, and said with a smile: "She really looks like our child."
The old lady also smiled and said: "Indeed, he was born well."
Tang Shijin chatted with the two of them for a while with a smile, and then said to Tao Xiang: "Master Xiang, I want to talk to you."
When she changed her name to Mr. Xiang, Tao Xiang couldn't help but be startled.
Then he stood up and said, "Come to the study and talk."
Tang Shijin bowed his hands to the three of them and followed Tao Xiang away.
The three of them couldn't help but look at each other.
The old lady sighed in a low voice: "What a pity...it really seems like I was born in the wrong child!"