There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 791 A poor girl lives in her brother-in-law’s house
Suddenly, the New Year's Eve festival is over.

Tang Shuwan officially became the hostess of the Hou Mansion and exercised her duties as a mistress. The first major event she took care of was to celebrate New Year's Eve.

The Hou Mansion was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and everyone was enjoying themselves. Everyone had a bright smile on their face. Su Xian was very satisfied with her ability to manage the family.

In the city of the divine capital, from Her Majesty the Queen and the officials of the imperial court to the common people and traders, everyone was in high spirits on New Year's Eve.

A series of activities were held in the city. The sound of gongs and drums was deafening and the whole city was excited.

Looking back on this year, especially the second half of the year, the Liang Dynasty was full of disasters. People rejoiced on New Year's Eve, firstly to get rid of this year's bad luck, and secondly, to pray for good weather and peace for the country and the people in the coming year!
……

Finally, the new year is here!
The first day of the first month of January.

Commonly known as "New Year's Day".

The New Year's Day is also a festival worth celebrating. The entire Divine Capital City, including the Marquis Mansion, has a festive atmosphere that even overshadows New Year's Eve.

Su Xian got up early in the morning, had breakfast, and hurried out of the mansion and rushed to the palace. He could not stay at the mansion to accompany his wife to celebrate the festival today because he had to enter the palace to attend the imperial meeting.

The Great Court Meeting is only held once a year and is extremely grand.

At the beginning, Su Xian was quite looking forward to it. After all, such celebrations were only seen in history books. Now he finally had the opportunity to experience it in person.

However, after participating in it, he realized that this so-called grand meeting was so boring that he almost fell asleep in the main hall.

……

Unknowingly, the time came to the next day.

The second day of the first lunar month.

The Hou Mansion was still lively.

In fact, from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, and then to the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, every day during these half months is a festival, and Su Xian is also ready to completely relax for a while.

Early this morning, a stage troupe came to the mansion and set up a stage to sing opera on the open ground in the outer courtyard. The mansion suddenly became noisy with gongs and drums and firecrackers blasted, making it very lively.

"Okay! Well done! Reward!"

After the scene ended, Su Xian clapped her hands and applauded.

He didn't like these before, but due to the times, people's entertainment activities were really lacking. After calming down and watching a few games, Su Xian slowly discovered the taste.

"Madam, you said..."

Su Xian smiled and turned his head, looking for Tang Shuwan beside him. He wanted to discuss the scene just now, but as soon as his head turned around, he stopped abruptly.

The chair next to me was empty!

Where is the lady?
when did she leave
Su Xian turned around and looked around. There were many people at the scene, but there was indeed no sign of Tang Shuwan.

Su Xian felt lost in his heart. He was eager to express his feelings, but he couldn't find anyone to talk to. This feeling was tantamount to holding his breath and making people uncomfortable.

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a person out of the corner of his eye, it was Minglan. This little girl was also sitting there watching the show, holding a plate of melon seeds in her arms, smacking them while watching the show, feeling very comfortable.

Su Xian's heart moved, he stood up and approached, asking:
"What about your lady?"

"oops!"

Ming Lan was startled and almost dropped the plate of melon seeds in her arms. She turned around and saw that it was Su Xian. Her round little face, which was about to get angry, immediately filled with a smile and said, "It's my uncle."

With an embarrassed look on her face, she put the plate of melon seeds that she had "swallowed" back on the table, pointed in a direction, and said, "The lady is in a daze over there!"

"In a daze?" Su Xian looked puzzled.

"..."

The direction of Minglan's finger is the garden of the mansion. There are mountains and water in the garden, pavilions, pavilions, lotus ponds and pavilions are all available. It can be said that every step has a scene, and it is a good place to relax.

Su Xian followed Minglan's footsteps to the garden, walked on the cobblestone path for a while, turned around a rockery, and looked up to see a pavilion.

The red lantern hanging on the pavilion has not yet been taken down. With the breeze, it sways together with the bitter lotus in the lotus root pond. From time to time, white waves appear in the pond, which is the koi carp playing in it.

Of course, Su Xian was not in the mood to enjoy the scenery.

His gaze fell directly on the graceful person in the hall.

That's Tang Shuwan.

She actually came here.

She was seen leaning forward, sitting on the wooden railing of the pavilion. Her delicate figure and sloping skirt outlined her impeccable manners and upbringing.

A slender, snow-white hand gently held the red pillar of the pavilion. In addition, she tilted her head and stared motionlessly at the koi in the lotus pond.

She seemed to be distracted and did not notice the arrival of Su Xian and Minglan.

Su Xian stopped leisurely and quietly observed this scene from a distance. The people were beautiful and the scenery was beautiful, like a painting. He stood there and was fascinated for a moment.

In the distance, a new play has begun, and the sound of gongs and drums can be heard faintly. The bustle there highlights the tranquility here, and also highlights Tang Shuwan's faint melancholy.

Yes, Su Xian learned from Minglan that Tang Shuwan was worried again. She missed her family, Tang Ju, Mrs. Chen and her sister Tang Shujing...

Su Xian understands this very well.

After all, Tang Shuwan was a new wife and had only been in the Hou Mansion for a few days. She had been with Mrs. Tang Juchen and others for more than ten years, and this family relationship would not be let go in a short period of time.

Hey!
Su Xian sighed in his heart, moved his steps, and slowly walked towards the pavilion.

Suddenly, he noticed the sound of footsteps behind him. When he looked back, it turned out to be Minglan, and this girl wanted to follow.

Su Xian pinched her chubby cheeks and ordered:

"Go back and listen to your show. Go back and eat your melon seeds. Don't follow me."

"Oh." Minglan nodded, turned and ran away.

"..."

at the same time.

Henan Fufu Yamen.

The new Henan Prefecture Governor Tang Ju has been in office for many days.

Tang Ju is very busy.

First, he had to straighten out the governor's responsibilities in a short period of time.

Secondly, in recent days, it has been either New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. There are activities everywhere in the city and people gather everywhere. The Henan government office has a heavy responsibility.

No, today is only the second day of the first lunar month, and Tang Ju came to his check-in room before dawn to handle various chores and official duties.

When the sun rose, more than half of the morning had passed. The sunlight slanted into the duty room, reflecting Tang Ju's busy figure at his desk.

Since entering this duty room, he has not stopped to rest, even for a short while.

Suddenly, a clerk's voice came from outside the duty room, reporting:
"Reporting to the governor, my uncle has sent someone to ask for an audience. They have arrived in the lobby."

"I have told you many times that I am not available! Missing!"

Tang Ju didn't even raise his head. The brush in his hand was wandering around. The clerk outside the door was really ignorant. He decided to replace this person when he was done with his work.

"Yes..." The clerk stepped back.

Suddenly, Tang Ju stopped holding the brush in his hand, frowned, and asked outside the door: "Wait, what did you just say? My uncle sent someone to see you?"

The clerk quickly turned around and said, "That's exactly it..."

"Bastard!" Tang Ju's face became angry and he shouted louder: "Since your virtuous son-in-law sent someone here, why didn't you tell him earlier? Invite them immediately!"

"Yes..." The clerk looked aggrieved, but he didn't dare to refute. He scratched his head and turned around to invite someone.

"..."

After a while, the person sent by Su Xian entered the check-in room.

In less than two sips of tea, the man said goodbye and left.

During the check-in period, Tang Ju finally got up and left the desk. While moving his muscles and bones, he said to himself:

"In order to appease Wan'er, the wise son-in-law actually sent someone to invite me and his wife to live in the Marquis Mansion for a long time? For a wise son-in-law to have such intention, I am very relieved that Wan'er really did not marry the wrong person."

"But... this is not appropriate. First of all, I hold an important position as the governor of Henan Prefecture. I have many daily chores. It is really inconvenient to live in the Marquis Mansion for a long time."

"Secondly, although I am Wan'er's father, Wan'er is already a woman. Even if she goes to the Marquis Mansion, she won't be able to see her often. It's better not to go."

"..."

Tang Ju frowned. After walking around the check-in room for two times, his heart suddenly moved and he suddenly became enlightened. He clapped his hands and said with a smile, "If I don't want to go, can't I just let my wife go alone? That's it!"

After taking note, Tang Ju continued working at his desk.

He was busy until lunch time.

Although the government office also provided meals, Tang Ju resolutely returned to the government today because he wanted to tell Mrs. Chen in person that Mrs. Chen should move to the Hou Mansion today to reassure Wan'er.

However, after returning to Tang Mansion, Tang Ju could not find Mrs. Chen.

When someone asked, he learned that Mrs. Chen had joined the "Circle of the Top Ladies in Shendu" and went to visit "Xiyuan" together. She also left a message saying that she would not return home for the next two days.

The "Circle of Top Ladies in the City of Gods" is composed of the wives of major prime ministers, high-ranking officials, and nobles. Ordinary women are not qualified to participate at all.

Mrs. Chen naturally meets the qualifications by virtue of her son-in-law's power. Everyone in the "ladies' circle" treats her well and is even a little humble.

"Xiyuan" is the royal garden, located to the west of Shendu City. It covers a very large area, about the size of three or five Shendu cities. It has mountains, water, and various palaces. It is a good place to visit.

"You went to Xiyuan? You haven't returned home for the past two days? Why don't you discuss such a big matter with me?"

Tang Ju looked surprised and speechless, the beard at the corner of his mouth was trembling, and finally he could only sigh: "That's all, I'll go as long as I go, but Wan'er's side... eh!"

He rubbed his face, weighed things up, and finally decided to move to the Hou Mansion by himself. Although it was more troublesome, there seemed to be no better way.

At this time, Tang Ju accidentally raised his eyes and found a person sneaking by in the corridor outside the house, carrying a small baggage on his shoulder.

This is none other than Tang Ju's second daughter, Tang Shujing.

Tang Ju was startled for a moment, then he was overjoyed and patted his forehead. How could he forget Tang Shujing?

It was inconvenient for him to go to the Hou Mansion. Mrs. Chen had gone to Xiyuan and was not free, but there was Tang Shujing!
She is Wan'er's biological sister, and she is a relative of her mother's family after all. It should be okay for her to accompany Wan'er at the Hou Mansion!
After thinking about this, Tang Ju couldn't help but give himself a thumbs up. Then he looked happy, energetic, straightened his body, and shouted loudly:
"Jing'er, where are you going?"

"..."

Boom!

Tang Ju's sudden "question" was like thunder, too sudden.

Tang Shujing was already feeling guilty. She was so frightened that her adrenaline surged, her heart jumped suddenly, and a feeling of impending disaster instantly filled her body.

She slowly turned sideways and looked through the window. The man in the room was indeed her father...

Tang Shujing really almost collapsed, because she was afraid of whatever she wanted... It turned out that the little baggage on her shoulders was not simple, it was actually a treasure given to her by the Queen.

The reason why she was sneaky and tiptoeing was to "steal" her treasure and take it to the pawn shop to exchange for money. This kind of shameful thing was actually caught by Tang Ju...

Finished!

Tang Ju usually liked to scold her. After learning about her "theft" behavior, wouldn't he scold her to death?

it's over... it's over...

In other words, why did Tang Shujing steal her treasure and go to the pawnshop to exchange it for money?

Because in the past few days, she wore a python robe and had the aura of "Ping Liao hero" above her head, and made many "friends" who came here to admire her.

She has a generous nature and likes to show off. When others praise her, she instantly feels like she is a person.

So she treated guests to dinner today and borrowed money from people to help the poor tomorrow, spending money like water.

She likes this feeling very much. She is the happiest during this period of time when she grows up so big, and she really doesn't feel pain when spending money.

However, how can her little family property be enough?
Not only was the gold and silver rewarded by the Queen lost, but also her life savings were spent... However, the scenery and dignity must be maintained!
She didn't want those people to discover that she was a "poor girl".

She wears a python robe and is still a "hero of Ping Liao". She is so beautiful, she is so generous, she is so helpful...

This is Tang Shuwan's current "personality".

This character must not collapse!

She is already a well-known "person of the scene" in the city of God. After tasting the feeling of being respected and complimented by others, she can never go back...

However, gold and silver will not fall from the sky.

How to do?
Finally, Tang Shujing came up with the idea of ​​​​those treasures. Anyway, they were all given to her by the Queen. The quantity was quite large, enough for her to spend a long time.

She just didn't expect that the first time she "stealed" her treasure, she would be caught on the spot by Tang Ju and die before she could escape!

She carried the little bundle and looked at her biological father in the living room, messy in the wind. She felt that the bundle was as heavy as a thousand pieces of gold and was about to crush and flatten her.

Tang Ju felt angry when he saw that she was not only sneaking around but also didn't reply after calling her for a long time, so he looked solemn and reprimanded in a deep voice:

"What are you doing standing outside? Come inside, I have something to tell you."

"..."

Tang Shujing was startled when she heard this, and then she realized that she had been thinking wrongly. Tang Ju didn't find anything in her little bag at all, he just called her if he had something to do.

After understanding this, Tang Shujing breathed a heavy sigh of relief, said "Oh", carried the small bundle into the living room, and stood a foot away in front of Tang Ju.

When Tang Ju saw this, he felt slightly puzzled. He was Tang Shujing's biological father and he was not a bad person. Why was he standing so far away?
He shook his head, not wanting to go into details, lest he be angered by this evil girl, and said straight to the point: "Father, I stopped you because I have something for you to do."

"No, no, no!" Tang Shujing refused without thinking, deliberately showed off her python robe, and finally explained:

"There are hundreds of cases backlogged in the yamen, all of which are serious life cases. My daughter really can't get away from it, so I ask my father to give me some advice."

"you……"

Tang Ju noticed the python robe on Tang Shujing, which made him speechless.

Then he thought that Tang Shujing was no longer what she used to be. She was now an agent of the Prison Department instead of the government office. Tang Ju had no right to transfer her!

"That's all, then go get busy."

Tang Ju waved his hand, thinking that it would be better to move to the Hou Mansion by himself.

Tang Shujing didn't expect her father to be so happy. Instead, she felt embarrassed and asked, "What does father want his daughter to do?"

Tang Ju glanced sideways at her and said:
"It's not an important matter. Because your sister misses her mother's family, your wise son-in-law wants to invite me and your mother to live in the Marquis Mansion for a long time."

"But my father is busy with official duties, and your mother also went to Xiyuan, so I wanted to invite you to the Marquis Mansion... However, you seem to be busier than being my father, so forget it."

When Tang Shujing heard this, her bright eyes immediately lit up and she said happily: "I'm going, I'm going!"

(End of this chapter)