Lingquan after kitchen

Chapter 13 Cousins
Ouyang Jinye felt powerless again.

Ding Weiying said: "Husband, I am in much better health now. I have grandma and younger sister with me in the Zhuangzi. After you celebrate grandma's birthday, go back to Chang'an to be with dad."

Only then did Ouyang Jinhua realize that Ouyang Teng, who was able to attend Ding's birthday, was grounded in Ouyang Mansion in Chang'an because of the emperor's oral order, and could not come.

In addition to bringing twenty servants, Mrs. Wang also specially brought Hong Da, the housekeeper of Ouyang's second room.

Hong Da is in his forties this year. He is a tall, fat man with an introverted personality and doesn't like to talk.He was brought by the Wang family from her natal family, and he knows business and farming.

Mrs. Wang called Hong Da and Liu San together, and said: "My mother is celebrating her [-]th birthday. There will be many guests in the village, as well as opera troupes and lion dance teams. There are many people and many things. You should cooperate and entertain the guests. Alright, manage people and things well, don’t make mistakes, let relatives and friends laugh at you. This matter is done, my mother is happy, the master praises you, and I will also reward you.”

The two nodded respectfully, then stepped back to discuss matters.

Mrs. Wang came to Zhuangzi for almost two hours, but she didn't see Ouyang Jinhua come to ask how much money she made from selling ice, so she felt that this kid was really calm.

Talking between mother and daughter is very casual.That's what Wang said.

Ouyang Jinhua smiled and said: "You took the carriage for two hours, and when you arrived at Zhuangzi, you talked with grandma, and you arranged things for Uncle Liu and Uncle Hong before you took a lunch break. I would like to ask after you rested. "

"My son, you are so thoughtful and make my mother feel bad. Come, let me tell you the answer." With a warm heart, Wang picked up Ouyang Jinhua's little hand, and wrote a few words on her palm excitedly.

Ouyang Jinhua smiled like a flower, and said happily: "It's twice as much as we estimated."

Whispering in her daughter's ear, Mrs. Wang said, "Jinyu deposited all the money in the bank, and sent someone to bring two specially made golden keys as proof of taking the money."

Ouyang Jinhua nodded in agreement and said, "It's safer to temporarily store such a huge amount of money in the bank."

Wang's eyebrows were beaming, she was very excited, she didn't hear her daughter's voice, and said with a smile: "Your elder brother has listened to my words, and he is already on his way back to Chang'an."

"That's great. I'm still worried that he won't be able to catch up with grandma's birthday." Ouyang Jinhua believes that money can never be earned, and he has already earned so much. It doesn't matter if he earns less. He looks forward to seeing Ouyang Jinyu soon, Listen to him talk about the journey.

Wang's eyes were doting, and said: "Neither your father nor I would have imagined that you and your elder brother joined forces to accomplish such a great event."

"That's what you taught me." Ouyang Jinhua didn't forget to flatter the beautiful lady, and seeing her smile, he asked, "What's the matter with me giving uncle 5000 taels of silver?"

Mrs. Wang withdrew her smile, and said in a very low voice: "Jinye is an aide in the Prince's Mansion, and your uncle is also a member of the Prince's family. This time, your uncle almost lost his official position, and the Prince did not help, not to mention, and hinted Other officials should not speak for your uncle. The crown prince is annoyed at your uncle for not presenting the ice-making recipe to him, and wants to teach your uncle a lesson."

Ouyang Jinhua frowned slightly, his eyes were disdainful, and he said coldly: "In the future, the entire Dahua Dynasty will belong to the prince, so what is a prescription for making ice?"

"Yes." Mrs. Wang shook her head lightly, and said angrily, "Everyone in the East Palace is a genius when the crown prince does this. Seeing how uncle ended up like this, they all understand, and feel chilled for the crown prince."

Ouyang Jinhua asked: "You and Daddy blamed yourself, so in my name, gave Uncle 5000 taels of silver?"

Mrs. Wang nodded, and said: "Your father is a straight-hearted person, how could he think so much. This is a decision I made after discussing with your aunt. Your uncle is very kind to our family. This time, he lost the prince's trust because of the ice-making recipe. , and can’t come up with that much money for a while, our family has the ability, so we should help him.”

Ouyang Jinhua nodded.

Wang's eyes were gentle, and she said slowly: "As for why it is in your name, it is to let your uncle take over your affection. When you get married in the future, he can still protect you like now."

Ouyang Yue is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials on the fourth rank, equivalent to the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. His official position is not high, but his power is very large.

He has worked in this position for several years, and he has transferred hundreds of officials with a wide network of contacts.

Ouyang Jinhua didn't expect it to be so far-reaching, and said gratefully: "Thank you, mother and aunt."

"Your aunt and cousin miss you very much when I enter the palace this time." Mrs. Wang stretched out her hand to stroke her daughter's plump forehead, and said with a smile, "I brought a few dishes made with the recipe you gave, and they were full of praise. "

The Wang family's direct sister, Wang Qiaofu, gave birth to a daughter for the emperor, named Murong Juan. She is nine years old and ranks seventh in the palace. She is the emperor's youngest daughter, and the palace people call her the Seventh Princess.

Ouyang Jinhua once heard Ding say that Murongjuan has an average relationship with the original owner of this body, but he really likes Ouyang Jinyu. When he was very young, he said boldly that he would not marry, and smiled: "I think my cousin is very I miss my brother."

Wang sneered and said, "Your elder brother has a thin skin, don't say such things in front of him."

"My cousin is not shy, why should he be ashamed as a boy?"

"Yes. I joked about this in front of Juanjuan, but she just smiled happily, without the slightest twitch. I like Juanjuan's lively personality." Unknowingly, Wang said everything in front of her daughter. Said, even about his son's marriage, "Your aunt is full of praise for your elder brother's going to the south, and she is even more satisfied with your elder brother. This time, she joked and asked Juanjuan to call me mother."

Ouyang Jinhua now understands why Ouyang Jinye is not interested in imperial examinations but is working hard to make money given Ouyang Jinye's superb talent for being a scholar at the age of ten.

He knew that if he wanted to be a royal princess, he would not have a bright and lofty official career, but if he wanted a royal princess to live recklessly after marriage, it would be impossible without a lot of wealth.

For a moment, Ouyang Jinhua was envious of Murong Juan, and also guessed the reason why the original owner didn't like Murong Juan.

The summer is scorching, and there was a heavy rain just half an hour ago, and the water of the Yangtze River flowing eastward was muddy.

Among the ships traveling from south to north, a large ship with a red official flag with the word "Zhou" broke through the waves, which was particularly eye-catching.

Ouyang Jinyu, whom Wang's mother and daughter talked about, had her black hair tied up casually with a green jade hairpin, and she was wearing a white gown. , red lips and white teeth, a little youthful in her handsome appearance, her face is like jade.

(End of this chapter)