Chapter 160 [Subscribe] Brother Zhang Yi, Family Dinner

November 26th, it is a good time to visit relatives and friends.

At noon, in the mansion of the Loyal and Brave Earl.

Wei Yuan, Sheng Hong, and Zhang Yi sat in the pavilion of Chunyi Pavilion.

Chang Ge'er was looking at Mu Ge'er.

Wei Shuyi and his sisters and Minglan and others were busy in the kitchen.

Today is a family dinner, they want to cook some food by themselves, and it is also pleasant for the family to sit down and chat.

Over there in the pavilion.

Sheng Hong looked at the scenery in front of him and couldn't help but admire:

"Brother Yuan, this place is so nourishing, surrounded by mountains and rivers, it makes people feel relaxed and happy."

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "I think you are not suitable for entering the court as an official, but you are suitable for studying, practicing calligraphy, and expressing your feelings in the mountains and rivers."

Sheng Hong looked embarrassed, "Brother Yuan is joking, we still have to take the people of the world as our responsibility."

Wei Yuan couldn't help curling his lips.

It's really not his fault that he wants to confront Sheng Hong when he sees him.

But Sheng Hong is sometimes too shameless.

Among all the civil and military officials in the court, except Han Zhang, who dares to say that he takes the people of the world as his responsibility?

If he says it out, he will inevitably be laughed at.

But Sheng Hong dares to do it.

After a pause, Wei Yuan looked at Zhang Yi, who was a little restrained, and said:

"Brother, how are you?"

Zhang Yi was born in a farming family and is a simple man.

When he came to the Bo's Mansion today, Zhang Yi got up early on purpose, took a bath, changed his clothes, and even wiped the soles of his shoes with a rag again and again.

For fear of dirtying the threshold of the Bo's Mansion.

Hearing Wei Yuan's greetings, Zhang Yi didn't dare to speak nonsense and said, "Much better, little brother. Don't worry."

Before Wei Yuan joined the army, Zhang Yi treated Wei Yuan like his own brother, and always called him "little brother" as Wei Ruyi did.

Wei Yuan said earnestly: "Sister, you treat me like an elder brother. I still remember that when I joined the army, you bought a pound of pork head."

"My sister and you only had a few pieces of meat in your bowl, but I ate more than half a pound of pork head."

"Finally, you stuffed two taels of silver into my bag, which was your medical expenses."

Zhang Yi has been farming since he was very young, which led to poor nutrition and frequent illness.

"Little brother, it was so long ago, how can you still remember? I forgot it all."

Hearing Wei Yuan talk about the past, Zhang Yi did not seem to be very restrained.

Sheng Hong heard them chatting, but did not dare to listen, but pretended to look at the scenery.

The scenery of Chunyi Pavilion is indeed good, with several long corridors, mountains and water, but it is not enough to make Sheng Hong so intoxicated

The main reason is that he did not treat Wei Shu well before, and never even asked about Wei Yuan's affairs.

Unlike Zhang Yi, he treated Wei Yuan as his own brother.

Wei Yuan said: "Brother, you only need to do one thing in the capital from now on. Leave the rest to my second sister."

Zhang Yi asked curiously: "What is it?"

Wei Yuan smiled and said: "Take care of your health."

"Tomorrow, I will invite the imperial physician to treat you."

"Brother, you have worked hard over the years. It's time to take a rest."

Invite the imperial physician?

Zhang Yi shook his head when he heard it: "That is to treat the emperor. I... I am not worthy of it. I..."

He was a little hesitant when he spoke.

Wei Yuan said, "Sister, nothing in the world is more important than your own health."

At this point, Wei Ruyi had already brought the dishes over,

"It's almost time to eat. What were you talking about just now? You all look so serious."

Zhang Yi laughed and said, "My younger brother said that our brother Chang will one day be able to pass the imperial examination and bring honor to the family."

Wei Ruyi smiled and said, "It's broad daylight, are you dreaming?"

Wei Yuan said, "Second sister, what you said is not right. I see that brother Chang "Is Chang Ge'er really talented in studying?"

"Not long ago, even the teachers in the Imperial College praised Chang Ge'er for his good brain."

"Others may not be able to memorize an article after reading it ten or a hundred times, but Chang Ge'er can memorize it after reading it five or six times."

Hearing this, even Sheng Hong was a little surprised and said, "Is it really like this?"

Wei Yuan nodded and waved to Chang Ge'er who was not far away, saying, "Chang Ge'er, come here."

The thin Chang Ge'er took Mu Ge'er's little hand, and the two brothers walked towards Wei Yuan happily.

Mu Ge'er opened his arms, "Uncle, hug me."

Hearing this, several people laughed and opened their mouths.

Wei Yuan held Mu Ge'er on his lap and said to Chang Ge'er:

"The teacher in the Imperial College praised you for your serious study and good talent?"

Chang Ge'er blushed,

"Uncle, don't mention this matter again, you have to tell everyone about it, and your nephew will be embarrassed."

As soon as this was said, everyone laughed one after another.

Only Mu Ge'er opened his eyes wide, looking at this and that, but he didn't know why they were laughing.

But as their laughter became more hearty, Mu Ge'er also laughed.

Chang Ge'er had just started to learn, and he was very attentive. He often read day and night. Not only did his speech become more eloquent, but he also had a scholarly temperament.

Soon, Minglan's voice was heard outside the pavilion,

"This is the roasted mutton made by my mother. Today, uncle, father and uncle, you are lucky to have it."

As she said that, Xiao Tao behind her brought a large plate of roasted mutton and placed it on the stone table in the pavilion.

Wei Ruyi smiled and said, "Before your grandfather was not sick, your mother often pestered the family to buy mutton. I thought your mother liked to eat mutton."

"Later I found out that it was your uncle who liked to eat mutton, but your grandfather was very strict with him. Your uncle didn't dare to ask your grandfather for mutton, so he asked your mother to ask your grandfather."

As they spoke, more and more dishes were brought to the stone table by the maids.

Wei Yuan blurted out: "Second sister, in fact, our mother also likes to eat mutton."

Wei Ruyi was stunned.

Minglan hurriedly said: "I don't care what kind of meat it is, but as long as it is meat, I like to eat it."

Everyone laughed one after another.

Wei Shuyi walked over slowly, "The dishes are all ready, let's eat quickly."

Several people sat down one after another.

During the meal, Wei Yuan talked about some things about Wei Ruyi's business.

"Those shops were originally owned by the government and were owned by the emperor. Although they have been granted to us by His Majesty, they are still owned by the emperor after all."

"Second sister, especially the salt shop, the Salt and Iron Bureau still has some profits. I heard that many noble ladies have visited you recently."

"Second sister, don't listen to their nonsense. Just do your business well."

In order to make Wei Ruyi's family have something to rely on in the capital, Wei Yuan gave Wei Ruyi some shops awarded by the emperor.

On the surface, Wei Ruyi was in charge, and most of the profits belonged to her.

Wei Yuan only took some money symbolically, otherwise, Wei Ruyi would not be willing to accept those shops.

In fact, the boss behind those shops is still Wei Yuan.

In this way, Chang Ge'er can study for the imperial examination in the future without worries.

The Great Zhou Ming Law states that except for the direct descendants of the nobles, one cannot engage in business, and if one engages in business, one should not be an official.

The Sheng family is quite smart. The first branch is engaged in business, and the second branch is pursuing official career. This way, they are separated and neither is delayed.

But Wei Ruyi now has an imperial decree, and he must not touch any shops or businesses.

"Don't worry, little brother, I know the pros and cons."

Wei Ruyi said.

Wei Yuan nodded and said nothing more.

At this time, Minglan talked about Rong Feiyan inviting Zhang Guifen to a party.

"I heard that Rong Fei will also go in two days."

"Aunt is worried that it will affect you, and I want to ask uncle's opinion, whether to go or not?"

Hearing this, Wei Yuan suddenly frowned.

Fuchang Bo. Japanese pirates doing business Zhang Guifen. Himself

What do they want to do in the Rong family?

"In the afternoon, I heard that Rong Fei will also go to watch the polo competition."

Minglan continued.

Wei Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Tell your aunt that she must go, and she must go in a grand manner."

"It is best to let everyone know that your aunt accepted the invitation of the Rong family's daughter and went to the Rong family for a banquet."

"As for Concubine Rong, just treat her as a visit to her parents, and don't pay too much attention to it."