White Moonlight of Powerful Officials at large

Chapter 121 It's time to recover some capital
"No... nothing..."

For some unknown reason, the person in the lead was caught by those Pinglan Wubo eyes, and couldn't walk anymore, and his voice was a little hoarse, and there was an inexplicable layer of fine cold sweat on his back in the crisp autumn sky.

"Hi...excuse me..." immediately retreated.

And the two people behind him saw Wen Ning and Pei You's elegant attire, and they knew they were people they couldn't afford to offend, and they also left.

Wen Ning let go of the hand covering her heart.

Those people came over angrily just now, and her heartbeat actually jumped up, and she didn't want to solve it with the word Pei You.

"I didn't expect Miss Wen to have such insight." He raised his hand and took another sip of tea as if nothing had happened.

Wen Ning coughed lightly in embarrassment.

She still relies on Pei You's presence, if on weekdays, she would be secretly angry at most, and would not openly provoke those people.

"That's what it is," she muttered, eyes downcast.

This world is unfair to women.

As a woman, she obeys her father before she gets married, her husband when she gets married, and her son after her husband dies. It seems that her whole life has been written from birth.No one asked them what they wanted to do or would they like to do.

The great Confucian scholars in this world are all men, those who fight and kill enemies are all men, and those who are officials in the court are all men, but if a woman is given a chance, Duan Rushuang is smart and cunning, how do you know that she will not become a great Confucian of the generation?In his previous life, He Luan was a benevolent doctor who sacrificed his life for the country. Why can't he bear the title of "hero"?
"During your lectures, you said that there should be no difference between scholars and common people." Wen Ning was on the verge of speaking, and Wen Ning said, "Then why should men and women be different?"

She curled her lips: "No one has ever said a few words to a woman in this world."

The only concubine empress who can speak has also been bedridden for a long time. According to the trajectory of her previous life, she will pass away in two years.

"Who said no?" Pei You raised his eyes.

"Besides the empress, who else."

Pei You lightly curled the corner of her lower lip: "Mother."

Princess?
Pei You took a sip of tea in a leisurely manner: "20 years ago, the eldest princess advocated male and female students in the court hall, supported women to become officials, and proposed to build a women's school so that women can read and write, and become officials in the court."

Wen Ning's eyes widened in surprise. She only knew that since Emperor Jiahe ascended the throne, the folk customs had become more liberal, and the control over women was not as strict as in the previous dynasty, but she didn't know that such a major event had happened.

"And then?" she asked.

"Of course it failed." Pei You smiled, "Women go to school, and women become officials, which hurts the vested interests of many aristocratic families and parents."

He lowered his eyes slightly, and poured himself another cup of tea: "In order to hinder the eldest princess from doing this, someone kidnapped the eldest son of the duke's mansion who is less than two years old."

Wen Ning breathed out unconsciously.

So, what is the truth about the so-called "lost son of the Duke's Mansion"?
She also wondered how a noble family like the Duke's Mansion, with the blessing of the Royal Heavenly Veins like the Eldest Princess, could get lost so easily, but she never imagined...

"Have you eaten?" Pei You drank the cup of tea, "Go back to the official station?"

Wen Ning didn't understand how this man talked about his affairs so calmly, but returned to the official station?
She won't be fooled, the fireworks haven't seen yet!
Wen Ning had already inquired beforehand that the fireworks on the Oiran night would only be set off at midnight.At this time, for the nightless Qinhuai River, it is the perfect time for a beauty to be in his arms and a drunken heart.

Wen Ning dragged Pei You around the other side of the Qinhuai River.

I don't know if it was because Pei You took the initiative to mention her unhappy disappearance today, or because he was willing to be patient and let her mess around all the time, she always felt that today's Pei You was much more pleasing to the eye.

Although I still have to pour cold water on her from time to time.

When she saw someone set up a stall, she could put some interesting gadgets on her. Pei You said, "There are tricks in the ring, you can't get it."

When she sees people selling calligraphy and paintings on the street, she can still sit there and draw a portrait on the spot. She wants to draw a picture of her different dress in Jiangnan. Pei You: "Such clumsy skills, are you sure you want him to draw?"

She saw a vase that she really liked, and wanted to bring it back to Qinghui Hall to hold her flowers, Pei You: "As far as I know, it's only Qiantang and Jiangning, and you have already bought items for two carriages."

Never seen such a spoiler!
Fortunately, she is only temporary, and his real wife will definitely despise him to death in the future!

Coming out of the porcelain shop, Wen Ning saw a booth full of people, and at night, there was... a cockfight?
"Pei You, Pei You!" Wen Ning's eyes lit up, and she shook Pei You's arm, "Do you still remember..."

The victorious general we used to bet on made a lot of money for us?
Halfway through the conversation, it stopped abruptly.

"Remember what?" Pei You didn't notice that the people in a circle over there were fighting cocks.

Wen Ning blinked: "No... nothing..."

She was too excited tonight, she actually...

In her previous life, she always separated Pei You from the younger brother who came to the capital at the age of 15.But just now, she actually regarded them as one body so naturally, she actually... almost revealed her secrets.

This realization brought a chill down her back.

What did Pei You have in his hands? The rouge and gouache that Wen Ning bought at the beginning, and a few packets of pastries that she couldn't take her eyes off just now.

He narrowed his eyes to look at Wen Ning who was suddenly excited, but suddenly a little absent-minded. He raised and lowered his eyes, and motioned Wen Ning to look at the wine shop she had just noticed: "There is a Zui Fusheng over there."

Wen Ning's attention was immediately attracted.

Drunk floating life?
Look at the merchandise inside again, wine sellers?
The night covered up the dark light that flashed in Pei You's eyes: "Go and see?"
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Wen Ning never expected that she would actually come across a high-quality imitation of her own shop in Jiang Ning, which is rich in supplies and unique in everything.

Her shop is called "Fu Sheng Drunk", and this one is called "Drunk Fu Sheng".

Her main product is Peach Blossom Noodles, and this one is also Peach Blossom Noodles.

Her wine bottle is exquisitely designed, and she hired a famous teacher to paint, and this company followed suit. The bottle has many more beautiful silk flowers than hers.

Wen Ning covered her heart.

But at this time, Pei You also boasted quite appreciatively: "This shop is more elegantly arranged than your Fushengzui, and it is also more attentive."

It's just an imitation!What is elegant and not elegant, careless!
It follows the gourd drawing and improves on her model, of course it can do better!
But in this business, no one stipulated that she should be called "Fu Sheng Drunk", so they couldn't be called "Drunk Fu Sheng", and there was no rule that she made beautiful bottles to sell peach blossom wine, so they couldn't sell it like this.

But it's just... as if someone has touched her.

Diaphragm should panic.

"This store and packaging are more attentive than yours, so is the wine better than yours?" Pei You was still fanning the flames.

"Impossible!" Wen Ning said angrily.

Her wine quality is checked by Wen Qi, how can a fake product be better than her wine?

Pei You raised his eyebrows, looking noncommittal.

Wen Ning changed hands and took two bottles of peach blossom wine. You can tell if the wine is good or not as soon as you drink it.

"There's still plum wine here, isn't that what you have in your Floating Life Drunk?" Pei You said very casually in a light voice.

Wen Ning turned her head, and sure enough, she saw a dark brown wine bottle, which was made smaller and more delicate than hers, so she took two more bottles.

"This kind is called flower dew, and the name is quite unique. I don't know if it's wine or tea." Pei You took out the brightly colored bottle on the shelf again.

Whether it's wine or tea, you'll know once you drink it.

Wen Ning took two bottles of each of the row of "flower dew".

At the end of the checkout, the shopkeeper directly took out a beautiful bamboo flower basket and placed the wine bottles one by one in it, which was really more thoughtful than her Fu Shengzui.

"Know yourself and the enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles." At the door, Pei You actually found out with conscience, and said a few words that seemed to comfort her, "Otherwise, why do you think so many businessmen travel all over the country? It's just to take the strengths of each family and make up for their own. Short. How to be invincible behind closed doors?"

What she said was reasonable, Wen Ning didn't refute it, and she didn't feel so angry anymore.

Let's see what other people have done better than their own, go back and discuss with Duan Rushuang to improve and upgrade Fushengzui, it may not be a bad thing.

"There is a cruise ship on the Qinhuai River ahead. Watching the fireworks on the cruise ship must not be as crowded as the shore."

Wen Ning felt that Pei You's mood suddenly improved, and she no longer had the dull expression on her face like at the beginning, looking at everything with a lifeless expression, and even offered to go on a boat.

"Then let's go and take a seat!" Wen Ning walked forward quickly, her hands were sore from carrying the wine!
Facts have proved that when Pei You is in a good mood, there is no need to "take up a seat".He actually took out an ingot of gold and directly booked a painting boat.

Wen Ning was a little tired from shopping a long time ago, but she didn't expect to be treated like this. As soon as she boarded the boat, she went to the second deck and sat on the floor.

Since there is no one on board, the view from the deck is good, and there will be a slight night breeze when sailing. You can see the whole night view of the Qinhuai River, and the air is fresh and pleasant. It is the best place.

Sitting here watching the fireworks must be extremely beautiful.

"Pei You, what time is it?" Wen Ning turned to ask Pei You who was walking slowly.

Pei You looked at the sky: "It's still an hour and a half before midnight."

How long is it?
Pei You didn't think the deck was dirty, so she sat down beside her, opened the flower basket containing wine very naturally, took out a bottle from it, uncorked the bottle, and drank a couple of sips.

"How?" Wen Ning was going to let him taste it, so he bought two bottles of each variety.

The boat had already started to move, and the breeze blew a strand of hair on Pei You's cheek.

He slightly raised his eyebrows: "It's okay."

Being able to get Pei You to say "it's okay", Wen Ning subconsciously wanted to taste it.I can think of the unpleasant consequences of drinking last time, that's all, go back to the post house and drink again.

Pei You drank the small jug of wine in a short while, and then took out another jug.

Wen Ning remembered that it was plum wine.

Without waiting for Wen Ning to ask, Pei You said on his own: "Jiangnan is rich in bayberry, and the taste of this plum wine is better than yours."

Wen Ning didn't quite believe it: "Have you ever drank Fushengzui's plum wine?"

"nature."

Wen Ning moved her fingers again, restraining herself again.

This "Drunken Fusheng" is an imitation of "Fushengzui", and the wine sold is aimed at women, and the bottles are small. For men, they can drink a pot in just three or five mouthfuls.

Wen Ning watched as Pei You drank another pot, and took another pot, which was the "flower dew".What he took was "rose dew".

"How? Is this dew wine or tea?"

Pei You was not so honest this time: "Guess?"

Wen Ning: "..."

After drinking that pot, Pei You took another pot, which was "Peony Flower Dew".

"The dew is named after flowers. Did we use fruit to make wine, so they found another way to make wine from flowers?"

"You'll know as soon as you go back and drink."

But isn't this curious...

Pei You didn't talk to her anymore, it seemed that the dew tasted good, he drank the other pots in a row, then closed his eyes and leaned against the wall of the boat: "I'll rest for a while, don't bother me."

It was indeed a bit late, and Wen Ning would have already gone to bed at this time, but she was a little too excited tonight and didn't feel sleepy at all.

Pei You bent one leg, put one hand on his knee, and actually used the boat as a carriage, and leaned on it to fall asleep.Wen Ning moved her lips a few times, wanting to say such a beautiful night scene, why sleep?But he thought that he had talked about the whole day in the daytime, but he didn't open his mouth in the end.

Forget it, without him, it would be clean.

Wen Ning leaned on the board of the boat, the night wind was blowing, and the water was murmuring.The night lights on both sides of the Qinhuai River are bright, and there are occasional painting boats passing by, with the sound of silk and bamboo and laughter, as if the night here has just begun.

It seems that she is very deserted here.

so boring……

And this autumn night wind is a bit cold.

Wen Ning glanced at Pei You, saw that his long eyelashes were lightly closed, breathing lightly, as if he had really fallen asleep, and then glanced at the wine left in the flower basket.

Pei You had already finished his share, after all it was mild fruit wine, after drinking so much, he didn't react at all.

How about... she also try?
Fruit wine is not so easy to get drunk, last time she drank a pot or two at Duan Rushuang's place, she was only a little tipsy, and then she was tricked into drinking a glass of strong wine by him, so she became confused.

Having a drink against the moon can also warm you up.

Wen Ning went ahead and took out the pots of wine from the flower basket and arranged them side by side.

She was a little curious when Pei You drank it just now, and she just took a sip of each to see what it tasted like.

The first thing I tasted was of course the plum wine that Pei You said was "better".

Wen Ning uncorked the jug, smelled it, the aroma of the wine was still mellow, took a sip, how could it be better?snort.

Take peach blossom stuffing again.

Peach Blossom Stuffed is indeed not bad, it should be the main product, and it took a lot of effort.But it was probably because she was used to drinking her own, and after several sips of theirs, she always felt that the taste was bland.

Next came the row of various "flower dew", and Wen Ning picked up the "rose dew" first.

Sure enough, as she expected, the wine was made with fresh flowers, so that the wine had a strong fragrance of roses.It is quite thoughtful, and the taste is not bad, but it is relatively stronger than fruit wine. If you are a woman, you should not drink too much.

Pei You kept his eyes closed.

Listening to Wen Ning sitting alone for half an hour, when the boat sailed away from the busiest river, she opened the flower basket and took out the jugs inside one by one.

Listening to her uncorking the pots one by one, drinking softly.

About half an hour later, a wine jug fell over, Gulu sailed across the deck, and the people around him were silent.

Pei You opened her eyes, looked sideways, and saw Wen Ning's cheeks were slightly red, leaning sideways on the boat plank, her eyes closed, as if she was asleep.

"Wen Ning?" He called out.

"Ok?"

"Are you still drinking?"

"Is...is there any more? I...I drank it all." Eyes still open, she turned on her side and continued to sleep.

Drunk but not aware, there are three points of mind, excellent.

Pei You sat up happily.

He doesn't like to lose money. On a good night, after accompanying her to visit the boring night market for a long time, it's time to recoup some of his capital.

"Wen Ning." Pei You leaned closer to Wen Ning, pinched her chin with two fingers, narrowed her eyes slightly, "Do you know Mr. Yi from Yichunyuan?"

(End of this chapter)