Chapter 216 Recent Situation
"It's been a while. I didn't dare to make it public before because I was afraid that someone would find out and it would be detrimental to the Seventh Prince. What's more, the person who harmed the Seventh Prince has not been found yet. If the other party thinks that the Seventh Prince has encountered an accident, he will stop. If we continue to search with great fanfare, we will put the Seventh Prince in danger." Wei Mingting explained.
"How is the seventh prince doing now?" Wei Qingwan asked.
"I haven't seen him either. I only know that he is fine," Wei Mingting said.
Wei Ruo was not too surprised by this incident because he had already learned the relevant news from Mrs. Yuan before.
It's just that Wei Ruo felt a little emotional in his heart. As expected of the male protagonist in the original work, his vitality is not as tenacious as usual. Even so, he can still be alive and kicking.
Normally, he would have been missing for more than a month and would have been dead long ago.
Since the matter of the Seventh Prince was mentioned, Wei Mingting told his family about some of the recent events in the court.
"But that's the seventh prince. How could someone be so bold and dare to harm His Highness the seventh prince?" Wei Qingwan couldn't help but ask.
Wei Mingting had no answer for this and could only tell his children: "The battle for the crown prince in the capital has been going on for a long time. After the death of Empress Xu, the emperor has not appointed a new queen or crown prince, which is why we have this complicated situation now." The situation in the court."
Although the seventh prince is the most promising among many princes to become a prince, as long as the emperor does not appoint a prince, the other princes will still have a chance.
"Why has the emperor not established a crown prince for so long?" Wei Qingwan asked again.
Speaking of this matter, Wei Mingting suddenly frowned, as if he remembered something from the past, and his expression became a little complicated.
The Yun family on the side said hurriedly: "Wanwan, the affairs of the court have nothing to do with us, so don't ask any more questions."
Wei Qingwan nodded hurriedly and stopped asking questions.
Wei Mingting also told his family: "The situation in the capital has been volatile recently. Although we are in the south of the Yangtze River and far away from the struggle, we must be cautious about our words and deeds outside and not let anyone get into trouble."
Although Wei Mingting did not participate in court struggles, as an official, he must restrain himself and his subordinates to avoid being involved in disputes.
"Father, don't worry, my son will be careful." Wei Yichen was the first to express his stance. He was studying in Anzhou Academy and would be in contact with many children from aristocratic families, so he had to be careful.
Wei Qingwan also followed up and said: "Dad, don't worry, my daughter will never talk nonsense and cause trouble to the family."
Wei Mingting nodded.
Then Wei Mingting turned his attention back to Wei Ruo and asked about the specific matters of Wei Ruo's fight against the plague these days.
Wei Ruo didn't hide it and answered all the questions he could.
Although she was not staying at the prefect's house these days, she had indeed arranged all matters related to the fight against the plague, so she could answer Wei Mingting's questions accurately.
Her answer completely dispelled the doubts of Yun and others. At first they thought that what Mrs. Yuan said might be a bit exaggerated, but now it sounds like what Mrs. Yuan said should be the truth, and their daughter was indeed the overall arrangement for this matter.
Later in the conversation, even Yun couldn't help but praise Wei Ruo repeatedly.
Wei Qingwan shrank aside and became completely insignificant.
Listening to Wei Mingting, Yunshi and Wei Yichen's praise of Wei Ruo, she felt unspeakably bitter in her heart.
After chatting for half an hour, considering that Wei Ruo had not had a good rest for several days, Wei Mingting let Wei Ruo go back to his yard to rest.
Wei Ruo, who returned to Tingsongyuan, immediately asked for news about Wei Jinyi.
"Has the second brother returned to welcome Zhuyuan?"
"Yes, I have just seen Xiaobei ask him. The second young master and the young lady returned to the house at the same time, but the second young master is able to climb over the wall. It is said that these days the house "No one knows that the second young master has been out," Xiumei replied. "It's good to be back." Wei Ruo didn't want to do anything, he just wanted to make sure that Wei Jin had returned home safely.
Then Wei Ruo began to check the letters sent to her by the wet nurse and Manager Yu these days.
The letter explained some of the situation on Zhuangzi during this period. Generally speaking, the situation on Zhuangzi was not bad.
Because the houses are all newly built, they can withstand snow disasters. Moreover, there is enough food stored in Zhuangzi, so everyone is basically not hungry. They are much luckier than many people outside.
Two stores, Sibaozhai, Xuji Braised Meat Shop and Xuji Liang Shop, also received news. After the possible outbreak of the plague, all four shops closed their doors and suspended operations at the nanny's instruction.
Wei Ruo was originally worried that they were risking their business for the sake of profit, but fortunately the nanny understood her thoughts and kept the shop closed for a month.
Especially the Xuji Grain Shop. During the Chinese New Year period, the business of other shops may not be good, but if the grain shop is open, the business will definitely be good.
She was originally worried that the wet nurse and Uncle Xu would be reluctant to part with the profits and insist on keeping the business open. Fortunately, they had the same idea as her.
In addition, the letter sent by Manager Yu recently also talked about Zhu Zongyu.
Zhu Zongyu left Zhuangzi three days ago and left five hundred taels of silver notes as reward and gratitude to Wei Ruo.
Zhu Zongyu originally wanted to wait for Wei Ruo to return to Zhuangzi before leaving, but Wei Ruo didn't show up for a long time. Zhu Zongyu seemed to have something urgent to do, so he had to leave first.
Before leaving, Zhu Zongyu also left a letter, saying that he would ask Wei Ruo to buy ointment when Wei Ruo came back.
Because the scar-removing ointment Wei Ruo had prepared for him was about to run out, and he needed to apply the ointment for a while before the wound was completely healed.
Wei Ruo didn't have any problem with this. If someone gave her money and paid a high price, she could be considered conscientious.
As long as she doesn't get into trouble, the money is definitely earned.
When she has free time in the past few days, she will go and get the ointment out.
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Zui Xianju’s backyard.
There was a man standing in front of Fan Chengxu. He was dressed in luxurious clothes, but he covered his face with a bamboo hat so that no one could see his face.
Fan Chengxu was respectful and bowed to the man: "Fan Chengxu, a common man
, has met His Highness Seventh Prince." "You, Fan Chengxu, are the only ones who come from a well-known family and do not serve as officials in the court, but do business here far away from the court." Chu Lan commented.
"I have no other talents. Being an official will only disgrace the reputation of the elders in the family. I might as well do some small business and earn some money to live a leisurely life." Fan Chengxu replied.
"Well, thanks to you doing business here, you helped me a lot when I was in crisis." Chu Lan said.
After Chu Lan finished speaking, his subordinates came to Fan Chengxu carrying a whole box of gold and silver jewelry.
"What are you doing, Your Majesty Seventh?" Fan Chengxu asked hurriedly.
"This is a thank you gift." Chu Lan said, "I borrowed eight hundred taels of silver from you, and I have to pay it back."
Eight hundred taels of silver is not a small amount. No one in Taizhou Mansion can take out so much money at once Not too much.
(End of chapter)