Shengshichun

After Fu Zhen sent Liang Chen and the others away, he also planned to return home.

As soon as I lifted the curtain, I saw Jinzhu standing outside.

She was surprised: "Why are you here?"

Jin Zhu smiled happily and said, "I just happened to come here to get some materials on my wife's order, so I looked at the door for the girl for a while."

Fu Zhen heard this and looked outside, only to realize that the entire backyard was clean, and no one had disturbed it from beginning to end.

Although she had already greeted the shopkeeper and was favored by Zhang Cheng and the others, she had never been to her shop in the past, and many people did not recognize her. If she came forward, how could Jin Zhu, the eldest maid next to Mrs. Ning, be there? Is it easy to come forward?
  Fu Zhen couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

She always has to ask Mrs. Ning to worry about her own affairs.

She asked: "Where is mother?"

"It's at Wanbin Building."

The name of the new shop has been decided, it's called Wanbin Building, and it's about to open, but Fu Zhen has never really helped it until now.

After hearing this, Fu Zhen went to Wanbin Tower.

The restaurant is almost ready, and the shopkeeper is instructing the waiters to adjust the details. Mrs. Ning was accompanied by shopkeeper Su and several other shopkeepers as she made her rounds.

"The opening will be on April [-]th. The day before the opening, we will put out more rewards to attract more people. By the way, are the invitations for the distinguished guests ready?"

"everything's ready."

Shopkeeper Su said, taking an invitation and presenting it.

As soon as Mrs. Ning received it, the second shopkeeper came quickly to the door with a letter: "Master, here is a letter from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Please read it."

When she heard "The Metropolitan Procuratorate," Mrs. Ning immediately noticed it. She took it into her hand and saw that it was indeed the cover of the document from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. She quickly opened it!

Shopkeeper Su next to him couldn't help but get worried as he looked at it. What ordinary people feared the most was the government, and the person coming this time was the Metropolitan Procuratorate. How could they not make people fearful?
  "That's a good thing!" Mrs. Ning smiled after reading it. "It's a notification sent by Mr. Xie. Fu Yun has left the capital with his family this morning to perform his duties."

"Great!"

The shopkeepers all cheered after hearing this.

"What are you so happy about?"

Fu Zhen's voice suddenly sounded outside the crowd.

Mrs. Ning raised her head: "Zhen'er, come here quickly! There's good news!" After saying that, she handed over the paperwork.

Fu Zhen took it and took a look. Isn't it a happy event?
  She smiled and said: "The serious problem in your heart has been eliminated, why shouldn't you celebrate?"

"indeed!"

Mrs. Ning immediately ordered: "Uncle Su, please let someone go to the backyard to prepare a few tables. Everyone has been working hard recently. The opening is about to start. Let's warm up the stove first and reward everyone."

Shopkeeper Su immediately went down to make arrangements.

Fu Zhen finished reading the document and said, "Speaking of which, Mr. Xie has also taken good care of us, and we haven't solemnly thanked him yet."

Mrs. Ning nodded when she heard the words: "You are right. Logically speaking, I should come to the door in person to express my gratitude. However, I heard that Mr. Xie is a widower, so it will be inconvenient for me to go. Zhen'er, it's still early, so you can Go there for me."

Fu Zhen took the order immediately.

Xie Zhang had been an official in Beijing for many years, and his ancestors were already wealthy, so he built a mansion in the middle of Beijing, in Ruyifang, not far from Shuntian Mansion.

Fu Zhen arrived at the door with the gift, sent someone to knock on the door, and told her why she was here. The concierge politely led her to the front hall to have tea. It turned out that Xie Zhang happened to be at home, not long after returning from the Yamen.

At this time, in the study of Xie Mansion, Xie Zhang was talking to his staff.

"Li Xing was born in Hanlin, and he has enough qualifications to be promoted to the position of Young Master Zhan Shi. Since Mr. Xu, the Minister of Rites, has recommended him, I think there is no need for you to object." "Now Mr. Xu is enjoying a successful career, and he is just around the corner to join the cabinet." Why should my lord deal with his sharp edge? "

Xie Zhang said: "What you said is wrong. If I, Xie Zhang, are afraid of powerful people, wouldn't I be living up to the emperor's kindness in promoting me? Since I am the censor, how can I ignore my duties as censor?"

"Back then, I made harsh words in front of my grandfather and went to Beijing alone to take up a job. If I couldn't uphold my original intention, wouldn't I be ridiculed by my clan members?

"This Li Xing has been impeached for misconduct more than once. How can such a person go to the East Palace to serve as an auxiliary?

The staff pondered and nodded: "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense. The Emperor's body has been ill for many years, and it was not until the war in the northwest subsided last year that he got a little better.

"After this crowning ceremony, I am afraid that the palace will also let the East Palace stand up to its prestige in order to prepare for the future.

"The Crown Prince has no room for carelessness.

"I'll go ahead and draw up the package right now and send it to the palace on behalf of your lord."

At this point, someone outside the door said: "Master, there is a young lady named Fu who wants to see you."

Xie Zhang was puzzled for a moment and immediately guessed that it was Mrs. Ning's daughter, the little girl who single-handedly got rid of the scumbag with her mother.

Walked out immediately.

While Fu Zhen was sitting in the hall waiting, he looked at the courtyard of Xie's house.

The house was well built, with a wide courtyard and exquisite materials, but it was not very tidy.

There are many spots on the doors and windows, and there are weeds and fallen leaves that have not been swept away in the corners of the courtyard.

It would not be wrong to say that his master was in poverty. I heard that Xie Zhang was a direct descendant of their big family, so his family must be rich.

Let's look at how their servants are dressed.

That's because Xie Zhangzhi was lacking in this aspect.

I was just thinking that I had heard that Xie Zhang's wife had passed away and there was no re-engagement. Xie Zhang himself was in an important position, and the housekeeping affairs could only be handed over to his servants.

Just as he was thinking to himself, Xie Zhang walked in: "Miss Fu, I've been waiting for a long time."

Fu Zhen quickly stood up and saluted: "I have met Mr. Xie!"

Xie Zhang smiled and said, "Why are you looking for me?"

Fu Zhen presented the gift he had brought: "I have been looked after by you several times, but I have never thanked you. The daughter of the people came to visit me specially. Please don't turn it away because of your kindness."

Xie Zhang glanced at the heavy package in front of him, smiled and sat down, stroking his beard: "Does Miss Fu know that I am already the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate?"

"I know!" Fu Zhen bowed again, "I forgot to congratulate you!"

Xie Zhang said: "Since I know that I am already the censor responsible for supervising the words and deeds of all officials, then it goes without saying that Miss Fu will definitely take these things back."

Fu Zhen knew that he had an upright temperament, but he did not expect him to be so direct. Although he smiled, his face was resolute, so he must be a principled person, so he stopped talking nonsense and stood up and said: "My lord's character is admirable. It was Fu Zhen who was abrupt.

"The folk girl takes her leave."

Fu Zhen returned to Wanbin Building and reported the situation to Mrs. Ning. Mrs. Ning felt a little sorry: "It's not a valuable thing. It's just a few square inkstones and stones. What will happen if we keep it?"

Fu Zhen glanced at her without saying a word.

To her, Mrs. Ning, these were worthless. Seriously, those two Duan Inkstones were worth two to three hundred taels of silver, not to mention the three bloodstones. Who wouldn't want to fight for them if they were placed outside?
  After thinking for a while, she finally remembered: "Master Xie is busy with official duties, and I think his house is very messy, and he seems to lack someone to manage the affairs.

"My mother really wants to repay her, so she might as well see if she can help him solve this problem."

Mrs. Ning said, "How can I help?"