Chapter 305 Tips
Xie Chengrang listened and waited for Wang Zheng to speak, and habitually scanned the entire room, only to see a man playing with the clay stove on the ground.
After a while, two other people came in carrying refreshments, followed by a tea doctor.
Wang Zheng comes here often, and Dr. Cha is aware of his habits. Although Xie Chengrang came twice today, he would not ask any questions. As for the extra "guy" in the room, he pretended not to have seen it.
Wang Zheng was relieved when he found that no one paid attention to Yang Xiaoshan.
The people under my sister-in-law are indeed very powerful.
After retracting his thoughts, he responded to Xia Ziqiao's question: "The family didn't say when the eldest brother would return to Beijing. I didn't go out because I missed too much homework when I went out before. It has nothing to do with the eldest brother going to Daming Mansion."
Naturally, Xia Ziqiao wouldn't believe it, but Wang Zheng was very strict every time he mentioned Wang Yan.
Xia Ziqiao said: "When they come back, some cases will be sent to the Criminal Department, and it will be my father's turn to be busy."
Wang Zheng nodded: "Isn't there still Dali Temple?"
"That's true," Xia Ziqiao said, "but there are many officials involved, and most of them still need to be reviewed by the Ministry of Punishment."
Wang Zheng had a confused look on his face, as if he didn't understand what was going on.
This made Xia Ziqiao unable to continue the topic.
Xie Chengrang next to him took a sip of tea and looked at Wang Zheng: "Wang Erlang, when you went to Daming Mansion, did you see the Buddhist charcoal and clay stoves they sell? You are familiar with Tongzixu, and you should have seen their tabloids. Right? ”
Wang Zheng may not understand the matters in the court, but since he knows Tong Zixu, he can't avoid the tabloid matter.
"I have read the tabloids," Wang Zheng said. "They all write about recent events and cases in Daming Prefecture. Fotan... I have also seen it. Many people in Daming Prefecture use it."
Xie Chengrang continued: "I heard that the seller of Buddhist charcoal and clay ovens is a woman?"
Before Wang Zheng could say anything, Xia Ziqiao responded: "After all, he is a merchant, and he doesn't know the etiquette, so he let a woman appear in public, and... she is also a widow."
"If she were a daughter of a good family, she would definitely not be able to do such a thing. Even if she didn't think about herself, the reputation of the sisters in the clan would be damaged by her."
Hearing this, Wang Zheng immediately frowned: "Ziqiao's words are wrong. Madam Xie was entrusted by the eminent monk of Baode Temple to make Buddhist charcoal and sell it to the people. A pound of Buddhist charcoal can only be sold for a few cents. In one winter day I don’t know how many people have been saved. How can doing such a good deed harm your reputation?”
Xie Chengrang's eyes flickered. It seemed that Mrs. Xie was very good at winning people's hearts and could make Wang Zheng defend her.
"Why are you so anxious, Erlang?" Xia Ziqiao said, "I just said it casually."
Just say something casually, but it will ruin someone else's reputation. Wang Zheng finally suppressed the anger in his heart, because he had realized that his emotional changes were too big, which would cause trouble for his sister-in-law.
"Wu Lang," Xie Chengrang looked at Xia Ziqiao, "that merchant is really powerful. I heard that she has opened a new kiln, and the porcelain she fired may be sold to the market this time."
Xia Ziqiao didn't take it seriously, and a look of contempt flashed across his face.
The goods that can be sold to the market are all backed by wealthy people, officials, or rich gentry. Someone appears out of nowhere and wants to snatch the meat? If it was really that easy, the imperial court would not let Xing Lao choose porcelain.
Wang Zheng ignored Xia Ziqiao and asked Xie Chengrang: "The porcelain selector has returned to Beijing?"
Xie Chengrang shook his head: "It seems not yet, but the days are getting closer. In half a month, the vassal envoy will arrive in Bianjing."
What kind of goods the two countries would trade in the market must be determined by the envoys, and then written in a book and brought back to the feudal state.
Wang Zheng nodded subconsciously.
Xie Chengrang suddenly felt very interesting. Judging from Wang Zheng's expression, he must have seen Mrs. Xie in Daming Mansion and agreed with Mrs. Xie's actions. Mrs. Xie prints tabloids, so it is not surprising that Wang Zheng has an intersection with her. If Wang Zheng deliberately concealed it, it would prove that the relationship between the Wang family and Mrs. Xie is extraordinary.
In this way, Mrs. Xie is not a chess piece arranged by the Wang family.
Then this person is even more powerful.
With his own efforts, in just a few months, he used the imperial court to reorganize Daming Palace and replaced the Xie family in Daming Palace. What is the origin of this person?
It is a bit strange that the internal officials and senior officials sent by the imperial court have not returned to Bianjing. Perhaps soon, surprising news will reach the capital.
Then Mrs. Xie’s porcelain may really be able to enter Beijing.
Xie Chengrang was not as simple as Xia Ziqiao. Liu Heng, the prefect of Daming Prefecture, committed suicide, and Daming Prefecture officials were arrested. Small businessmen could be involved in such a big event. Wouldn't it be much easier to send porcelain to the capital?
They drank a few more cups of tea. Xia Ziqiao felt really bored and stood up to say goodbye to Wang Zheng: "When your eldest brother comes back, I will hold a banquet at home."
Wang Zheng said: "If there is nothing at home, I will definitely go."
Wang Yan was not mentioned.
Xia Ziqiao frowned. He stood up and said goodbye to Wang Zheng. He followed Xie Chengrang and got on his horse and left the teahouse.
Seeing that he was far away, Xia Ziqiao said: "The Wang family's children have high eyesight and don't give anyone any face. Fortunately, my mother is more optimistic..." He almost said the next words.
At home, the little sister is looking for a husband, and the Xie family and the Wang family are both candidates that the mother is paying attention to.
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Xie Chengrang's brother Xie Chengxin is the eldest son. He has been to Xia's house several times. He is a pretty good person, but unfortunately his reputation is not as good as that of Wang Yan. If you have to choose between Wang Yan and Xie Chengxin, Wang Yan is naturally better.
It's a pity that he failed to invite Wang Yan several times.
Now he sent a message to Wang Zheng, asking Wang Zheng to take Wang Yan with him, but Wang Zheng refused to be fooled.
Xie Chengrang didn't seem to hear what Xia Ziqiao meant, and just said comfortingly: "The Wang family has strict rules, so maybe they don't dare to agree casually."
"I felt the same way before, but now..." Xia Ziqiao shook his head, "Didn't you hear? That Wang Zheng actually argued with me for a widow."
"If you say they don't know each other, I don't believe it."
Xie Chengrang nodded.
Xia Ziqiao's eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Do you think so too?"
Xie Chengrang said: "But we don't know what it is. It's okay for Wulang to talk about these things in private. Don't say it out, lest others take it as a handle."
Xia Ziqiao nodded. This was what he liked about Xie Chengrang. Xie Chengrang was smart and could always remind him at critical moments. Since he met Xie Chengrang, he has said the right things in front of his father several times, making his father very satisfied with him.
It would be great if such a person could be his brother-in-law. Unfortunately, Xie Chengrang was only the bastard of the Xie family, which was really not suitable for his younger sister's status.
Xia Ziqiao snorted coldly: "The children of the Wang family act aloof all day long. If they really have an affair with the widow, I wonder if Mr. Wang will still have the face to go to court."
He had to tell his mother about this after he returned, lest she have the idea of getting married to the Wang family.
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Xie Cheng give way: "After Wulang returns home, remember to inform your father about what happened in the teahouse."
Xia Ziqiao didn't understand: "Why is this?"
Ah, it's my birthday in a few minutes.
Hey, maybe I can go to bed early tonight instead of staying up late. It’s my birthday privilege and I’ll have an early night’s rest.