Chapter 66 Mental effort
"How could I give birth to such a fool like you!" Qin's father was so angry that his lips were shaking.
He pointed at Qin Zihong's confused attitude and took deep breaths. "You'd better pray that this matter can be resolved. Otherwise, if there is a mistake in the taxation, the emperor will investigate and no one will be able to protect you."
"Your future in life is ruined!"
Mother Qin protected Qin Zihong and whispered back, "It's not that serious. He's still young, what does he know? Just a few harsh words will do. What if we scare him to death........."
Father Qin closed his eyes, feeling exhausted.
this moment,
He couldn't help but think of his daughter Qin Shuyu.
Shuyu has been smart and knowledgeable since she was a child, and has unique insights into state affairs. Even when he was troubled by political affairs, a word she accidentally said would give him inspiration.
Pity........
It's a daughter.
It would be great if Zihong could have the same talent as Shuyu. Why is it the other way around?
Father Qin sighed and glared at Qin Zihong with disappointment.
Then Qin's father began to think about how to solve the problem of the Ministry of Households. The statistical books that had just been completed this year were burned, and the summary data in them had not been backed up in time.
How great is this!
........
The Marquis' Mansion is extremely lively today.
And old lady Hou, who had moved into the Buddhist temple for meditation, finally moved out.
Old Madam Hou was wearing a bright red birthday gown and a set of fine red jadeite ornaments on her head, and she sat in the center seat with a kind look.
Xie Yuchuan sat on her left, and there was an empty space to the left. Qin Shuyu did not sit down, but stood upright beside Madam Hou, personally serving her mother-in-law.
"The family of the president of the Hanlin Academy, with a small gift, wishes the old lady good health and longevity."
"The Right Deputy Chief Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate has brought a small gift to greet the old lady of the Marquis and wish her a long and healthy life."
"Zhanshi of the Zhanshi Mansion......"
"........"
The steward took the visiting card and read the blessing written on it.
"Okay, okay." Madam Hou smiled and turned her head to Qin Shuyu and said, "Have you arranged everything for the inner and outer courtyards? You always do things properly, so don't make any mistakes."
Qin Shuyu lowered her eyes and said respectfully, "Mother, I have already given you the order."
"The female relatives are arranged in the inner courtyard, and the male relatives are in the outer courtyard. The servants in the mansion have been trained in the rules, so there will be no mistakes."
Madam Hou nodded and glanced around.
As if she didn't see anyone, Madam Hou smiled expressionlessly.
Turning his head, he said lovingly to Xie Yuchuan: "Why didn't you see Miss Shen?"
Xie Yuchuan frowned somewhat unhappily.
It was he who decided to cut off Shen Wei's path and wanted Shen Wei to submit to him, but he did not expect Shen Wei to be so arrogant and unwilling to yield at all.
As long as she cried, gave in, and begged for mercy, he would use the revised script.
But unfortunately, Shen Wei didn't come to see him the whole night yesterday.
Even when they learned that he had spent the night in Aunt Man's room, there was no movement!
This feeling of hitting cotton made Xie Yuchuan very unhappy. He pursed his lips and said, "Why did my mother mention her for no reason? She doesn't know anything. She should just stay in the wing room."
"Wouldn't it be a joke to come out?"
Madam Hou had a plan in mind. She smiled and nodded, "I'm relieved that you think so. I wanted you to calm down during this period of time. Now it seems to be useful."
"It's not right for Miss Shen to stay in the mansion without any status. Find a time to give her a status and make her a concubine."
Xie Yuchuan was annoyed: "Let's talk about it later."
"It's almost time, mother, to take your seat."
Old Madam Hou watched Xie Yuchuan get up and go to the outer courtyard.
In this situation, my son might have lost interest in Shen Wei.
There was a gleam of wisdom in the old lady's eyes. With her around, this huge mansion could not tolerate a slutty woman like Shen Wei!
When Shen Wei first entered the mansion, he kept saying that they would be together for life and that he wanted his son to divorce Shuyu.
Doesn’t that girl care most about the title of legal wife?
Madam Hou insisted on suppressing her to let her know that there were some things she did not deserve.
My son had been trying to stop me before and almost made me lose touch with him. Now that he has been hiding in the Buddhist temple for so long, I’m afraid their feelings have been almost exhausted.
Thinking of this, Old Madam Hou chuckled.
She raised her hand and was supported by Qin Shuyu to go to the inner courtyard.
The procedures of the birthday banquet were arranged perfectly by Qin Shuyu. Because there was still some time before the banquet, the female family members gathered together for a short rest, and then it was time to watch the usual opera.
now,
Side courtyard.
After Shen Wei baked the cake, he spread a layer of fermented cream on it. The cream was clear and bright white, and he added a few colorful longevity flowers on it and paired it with fruits.
"Girl." Xiaoman looked at the double-layer cake in front of her, her eyes filled with amazement: "Why is this cake different from the previous ones? Why are there flowers and fruits on it?"
"The color looks so beautiful. I have never seen anything so beautiful. I can't bear to eat it."
"But girl..."
"Didn't the Marquis say that you are not allowed to use the script you modified? The advertisement is gone, why are you still working so hard?"
Shen Wei used fruit pie to write the word "longevity" on the top of the cake. After finishing the last stroke, she looked up at Xiaoman and said, "Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared."
"I can't just give up and do nothing just because Xie Yuchuan pulled the ad."
"If one road fails, find another one."
"Today is the birthday banquet for Madam Hou, and all the guests are the dignitaries of the capital. I must seize this opportunity to make the longevity cakes catch the eyes of these dignitaries' wives. Whether it succeeds or not is another matter."
"But as long as I do it and try my best, I can have a clear conscience."
Saying,
Shen Wei took out the petals that had been dried long ago, crushed them, and then sprinkled them on the white cream.
That layer of cream looks like fluffy white clouds, smooth and soft on the surface, dotted with red petals, outlined cream flowers, and colorful fruits cut into various shapes.
Under the light, it is magnificent and dazzling.
The dignitaries in Beijing have seen many good things and tasted many delicious cakes, but in this era when people can't even afford to eat, being able to make the food taste good is already the ultimate.
There has never been a cake with such an eye-catching appearance in the whole capital.
"I was wondering if you have such a personality, why don't you follow the Marquis and show off outside? So you are here?"
Aunt Man walked in, twisting her waist.
She touched her ruddy face and said sarcastically, "The Marquis personally approved the script you revised yesterday. I am really surprised, Sister Shen. I have only been away from the mansion for half a year. How could the Marquis dislike you?"
"Didn't you say at the beginning that the Marquis would love you forever?"