Chapter 113: Madam Wu Visits the Sheng Family

Wei Yuan has not yet spread his wings.

If you want the Wei family to become a first-class family in the world, it is difficult to do it just by relying on one lineage.

In the future, we need the mutual support of future generations.

This is why Wei Yuan insisted on sending Zhang Yunchang to the Imperial College to study.

Even if it is difficult to become an official in the imperial examination in the future, you can still be a supervisor.

The prosperity of a family cannot be accomplished by one person, but requires the joint efforts of several generations.

Although Wei Yuan did not have any heirs, he was already paving the way for his descendants.

It is said that parents love their children and have far-reaching plans. This is the truth.

Even before he is born, we have to think about arranging his future path.

When he is three years old, he will have to think about things when he was ten years old.

When he reaches the age of ten, he will have to think about what will happen to him when he gets married and starts a career.

Only in this way can a family prosper forever.

Wei Yuan and Bao Xiaosu left separately after drinking.

The latter took a break today and returned home. He sent an envelope recommending Wei Yuan's nephew Zhang Yunchang to study in the Imperial College and gave it to him as a sacrificial wine.

After watching the imperial wine ceremony, he immediately expressed his welcome to the Zhang family.

At the same time, it also attaches great importance to it.

It is planned to arrange Zhang Yunchang to study in 'Class A'.

As the highest institution of learning in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Imperial College was actually divided into levels.

The differential treatment between poor students and top students is extremely obvious.

If Wei Yuan, as Uncle Zhongyong, directly asked Zhang Yunchang to go to the Imperial College, it would be difficult to be assigned to the top class.

In this case, in the Imperial College, in terms of starting point, he would have already lost to many students studying in top classes.

But now with Bao Xiaosu's recommendation, Zhang Yunchang can also go to the top class to study. At least he has surpassed many people at the starting line.

If you become an official in the future, you will naturally be able to surpass many people.

Bao Xiaosu's letter of recommendation for Wei Yuan's nephew was also known to many civil servants in Bianjing City.

From the moment Bao Xiaosu spoke for Wei Yuan in the court, they felt something was wrong.

Could it be that there is some kind of relationship between these two people?

But no matter which possibility it is, in the eyes of many civil servants, it has formed a symbol of the close relationship between Wei Yuan and Bao Xiaosu.

Zhang Fu, who was in charge of military and state affairs, was his teacher.

The representative figures in Qingliu have a very good relationship with other people.

Whether it is a party of civil servants or a party of military generals, everyone is at home like a fish in water. The key lies in the heart of the emperor. Who would dare to offend such a person in the future?

In the Xuanzheng Palace.

Someone reported the matter to Zhao Zhen.

"Your Majesty, Wei Yuan is a military general. Isn't it inappropriate to have a drink with Mr. Bao in Fan Tower?"

If this happened in the past, Zhao Zhen would definitely not want to see it.

However, Zhao Zhen thought it didn't matter when this happened to Wei Yuan.

"I understand."

When the censor heard this, he understood? No more content?

What else did he want to say?

"His Majesty."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand impatiently, "If you have nothing to do, please leave. I'm tired."

As soon as the censor left, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but snorted coldly,

"Qing Wei invited Bao Qing to have a drink, just because he wanted his nephew to go to the Imperial College to study in order to repay his second sister's kindness in raising him."

"Why did it come to the mouth of these censors that it became a collusion between civil and military officials to ruin the affairs of the court?"

"There are fewer and fewer loyal people like Wei Qing who have become prosperous but still remember their past kindness."

"When I am here, I can still protect him. If one day, Wei Qing is a good minister."

These words were heard by several eunuchs on the side.

They all subconsciously thought they heard wrongly.

Because they had served Zhao Zhen for many years and had never seen an official pay such attention to a minister.

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While Wei Yuan invited Bao Xiaosu to have a drink, an honored guest came from the Sheng family.

It was Mrs. Wu, Countess of Yongchang.

Wang Ruofu, the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, personally greeted her, stood in front of the house and said with a smile:

"You are a rare visitor!"

Mrs. Wu responded carelessly:

"I passed by here and saw that your yard is nice, so I came here rashly. Please forgive me."

Wang Ruofu smiled and said, "What are you talking about? Please sit down inside."

Wait until you come to the main hall.

The two chatted for a while, and then Madam Wu revealed the purpose of her trip.

"I heard that your Sheng family has a good relationship with Uncle Zhongyong's mansion. I thought that since my polo field has been open for so long, I have never seen Uncle Zhongyong play there."

"There is no connection between my Yongchang uncle's house and Zhongyong's house. I hope that when you have time, Madam, you can invite Zhongyong to my place to play for a while."

"Select a day. I will write a special invitation and ask you, Madam, to forward it to him."

Wang Ruofu looked embarrassed when he heard this.

In the entire Sheng family, if something happened, the only ones who could ask Wei Yuan to do anything were Wei Shuyi and his wife.

What does she, Wang Ruofu, mean to Wei Yuan?

"Madam, you don't know something. I heard that Uncle Zhongyong has been busy receiving envoys from the two countries recently, so I'm afraid he won't have time."

Wang Ruofu spoke slowly.

Madam Wu nodded and said, "There's no rush, as long as Madam you can agree to help."

Wang Ruofu didn't want to lose face, so he could only bite the bullet and accept the matter.

There was a pause.

Mrs. Wu tentatively said:

"I heard that there is someone named Minglan, who is Uncle Zhongyong's niece? How old is she this year?"

Wang Ruofu said bluntly: "If you think about it, I will be in my teens this year."

Mrs. Wu smiled and said, "I noticed her last time when she went to the polo field to play. She is a beauty. In a few years, she will get married, right? Do you have an engagement?"

Wang Ruofu shook her head and said, "Minglan is still young. She has several brothers and sisters above her. There is no rush."

Mrs. Wu was a little excited when she heard that there was no engagement:

"I have a son named Liang Han, who should be only a few years older than Minglan. If there is nothing to do, you can let them communicate more."

When Wang Ruofu heard this, her face suddenly became ugly.

I thought that I came to my house a few days ago to reminisce about the past.

In the end, this is the plan?

Minglan's marriage has Wei Shuyi and the old lady, not to mention an uncle with great power. Do I dare to interfere?

Why do you have to target Minglan when you can't target anyone else?

My biological daughter is about the same age as your son!

Thinking of this, Wang Ruofu took a deep breath and said:

"On weekdays, she is quite attached to her uncle. For things like this, it depends on her uncle's opinion."

She was telling the truth.

With Wei Yuan's current status and position, if he interferes with Minglan's marriage, everyone in the Sheng family will have a hard time saying anything.

Fortunately, Minglan is quite sensible on weekdays, and she has not done anything arrogant because of her uncle's power.

So, on weekdays, Wang Ruofu likes Minglan more than Molan.

Hearing this, Mrs. Wu smiled and said, "To be honest, I also planned to invite General Wei to the polo field. I want that General Wei to see my Han'er."

Hearing this, Wang Ruofu sneered.

You are so bold!

If nothing else, it's because of Wei Yuan's existence.

In the whole Bianjing, the people who want to marry Minglan can probably line up from Donghua Gate to Beicheng Gate.

What qualifications do you Liang family have to say this?

Wang Ruofu said with a fake smile: "Let's talk about it later when we have a chance."

Madam Wu couldn't help feeling a little disappointed when she heard this.

The purpose of her coming here today was to use the Sheng family to connect with Wei Yuan.

After all, she boasted that she had a good relationship with Wang Ruofu.

As the saying goes, the one who is close to the water gets the moon first. Regardless of whether things will be successful in the future, it is also a good thing to establish personal connections with the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion as soon as possible.

Afterwards, Madam Wu asked about Wei Shuyi again,

"Is the adopted daughter of the Duke of Yingguo and his wife at home today?"

"It just so happens that she is here today, so I can visit her too."

In the past, a countess like her would definitely not see a concubine.

But Wei Shuyi is not an ordinary concubine.

Her prestige in the capital is even higher than that of most wealthy ladies.

After all, behind Wei Shuyi at this moment, there are two people who are very important in the army.

Mrs. Wu's request was naturally rejected by Wang Ruofu.

If Wei Shuyi was here, she, the eldest lady of the family, would be so embarrassed.

"Shuyi seems to be busy with other things, and I'm afraid he doesn't have time to meet."

Wang Ruofu pretended to be calm.

Madam Wu had to give up after hearing this.

If she forced to meet Wei Shuyi, it would be rude and impertinent, and she would offend Wang Ruofu, the eldest lady.

So she had to talk about it another day.

After chatting for a while, Madam Wu left the Sheng family.

Wang Ruofu said dissatisfiedly: "Are you here to see me or Wei Shuyi?"

"Is your Liang Han worthy of marrying Ming girl? Why don't you take a piss and look at it!"