The capital is a good time for spring.

In the innermost mansion of Huaishu Hutong, after a spring breeze, the entire back flower courtyard presents a vibrant appearance, and there are several colorful butterflies dancing in the flowers.

Wu Shan, who was dressed in a regular costume from the first grade, sat in the small pavilion in the pool, his eyes fell on the lotus leaves in the pool, but he sighed when he saw the stamens that came out of the water mouth.

At present, the court is rewarded for flattering the superior, and the doers are not praised, and it is often those treacherous villains who are successful.

Like his fellow villager Yan Maoqing, because of his attachment to the Yan Party, he was promoted from the small Shaoqing of Dali Temple to the left deputy capital of Yushi in a few years, and now he is the salt government of the prime minister's four places, holding the power of salt politics.

It's just that when these people arrive in the place, they still hold such an important salt power, but they don't know how to harm the people, and the employment of the current court really makes him feel resentful.

"Second brother!"

The housekeeper led a middle-aged man who looked a little similar to Wu Shan over, and the man greeted excitedly and loudly from a distance.

When Wu Shan saw the middle-aged man, his always tense face immediately showed a rare smile, but he quickly stood up and greeted him.

The Wu family is a famous family in Jiangxi, and there have been people who have embarked on official careers for generations, but there are also people who choose to do business. Among the Wu family brothers, Wu Shan chose to join the office, and his fifth brother Wu Huashou was in charge of business, and he was also running around all year round.

"Fifth brother, sit!" Wu Shan looked very happy, and led the person to the stone table and raised his hand.

Wu Huashou is nearly fifty years old, and he looks quite similar to Wu Shan, but his skin looks dark, and he is dressed as an outsider, so he is not in a hurry to sit down, but takes out a letter from his arms and hands it over: "Mother is very concerned about you, knowing that I will come to Beijing this time, I especially tell me to bring the letter to you!" ”

"I have been away from home for 24 years, and I can't be filial to my mother's knees, but I still need my mother to worry about me all the time, I am really ashamed to be a son!" Wu Shan's face showed a little sadness, and he took the letter from home with self-reproach and blamed himself.

Wu Huashou sat down in front of the stone table, and said earnestly and comfortingly: "Second brother, you don't have to feel sorry for yourself, you have achieved this now, and your mother has always been proud of you!" ”

Wu Shan is no longer the one who does not eat the fireworks of the world, and he seems to open the family letter carefully and nervously, there is nothing important in it, but every greeting is so deep.

Jiangxi is far away from the capital, Wu Shan entered the court as an official in the 14th year of Jiajing, only to return to his hometown to visit relatives in that year, and then he has been living in the capital as an official for more than 20 years.

But it's not just Wu Shan, there are too many officials in the Ming Dynasty who are like this, and once they enter the official career, it will be difficult to go home. Even if it is the first assistant Yan Song, now he wants to go back to his hometown in Jiangxi, which is like ascending to the sky.

Fortunately, the Wu family is a big family in Jiangxi, and Wu Huashou often comes to the capital, but there are messages from time to time.

"Fifth brother, I haven't been at home for a long time, but I want you and my eldest brother to take care of many matters at home, it's really hard for the two of you!" After Wu Shan read the family letter, he looked up at Wu Huashou and said sincerely.

Wu Huashou waved his hand disappreciatively, and said loudly with a heroic appearance: "Second brother, please rest assured!" Everything is in order at home, don't worry about things at home, although you can serve the court with peace of mind and glorify the Wu family! ”

The butler knew the brotherhood well, and had already hurriedly brought a new pot of tea.

"Fourth brother, where do you want to go when you enter Beijing this time?" Wu Shan personally poured tea for his younger brother, but asked with concern.

Wu Huashou raised his head and looked at Wu Shan, and said honestly: "I went north this time to dispose of some shops, and I plan that from this year onwards, our family's business will turn to ...... Guangdong! ”

As a qualified businessman, it is natural to run towards a place that contains business opportunities, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Liangjing have always been expensive places, and they can earn silver taels. It's just that with the tightening of the maritime ban in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Guangdong has become the most open province in the Ming Dynasty, but a large number of commodities from various provinces have flocked to Guangdong.

A few years ago, Wu Huashou had already seen the big business opportunities in Guangdong, but he suffered from the rampant banditry in Guangdong, and there was no one to take care of him in the officialdom of Guangdong, but he never made the trip.

It wasn't until the end of last year that he asked his henchmen to transport a batch of porcelain over, but he made a profit far beyond his imagination, and that batch alone was worth most of his travel for half a year.

In the same way, after learning that Lin Haoran had become the new governor of Guangzhou, he took advantage of the Spring Festival reunion to immediately propose to shift the focus of business to Guangdong, which has unlimited business opportunities.

Wu Shan met his gaze, and naturally understood that he was looking forward to it this time, so he said seriously: "Ruoyu is now the prefect of Guangzhou, I will repair a book later, and you will bring it with you, and I will let him take care of you within the scope of the law!" But officialdom has always been sinister, and you have to be cautious everywhere, and you must never do anything that hurts nature and reason! ”

"Second brother, don't worry! Although I am not good at reading, our Wu family style is rigorous, and I definitely dare not do anything illegal! Wu Huashou saw that the goal was achieved, and he seriously promised.

But at this time, a pair of beautiful mother and daughter appeared, and the girl said in a proper manner: "Niece Qiuyu has seen the fifth uncle!" ”

After these two years, Wu Qiuyu has grown into a down-and-out and generous girl. A delicate face, with beautiful eyes like autumn water, exuding the breath of a girl.

At the time of the ceremony, the demeanor appears dignified, and the person is not at all impeccable. Because she was born in a family of eunuchs, and her father was still a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, her every move was strictly in accordance with etiquette.

Although Wu Qiuyu's face is still full of youthfulness, it seems to be less shy in the past, and there is already a demeanor on his body, which is working hard in the direction of the main mother.

Wu Huashou saw Wu Qiuyu who was saluting him, and there was a rare dumbness on his face, and it took a long time to react, looking at Wu Shan and his wife and saying in surprise: "The autumn rain has grown so big!" ”

"Huh...... Fifth uncle, that's because you have been here less over the years! Mother Wu said with a smile beside her.

Wu Huashou saluted Wu's mother, and complimented: "Huashou has seen the second sister-in-law!" It is also because the second sister-in-law is so beautiful that Qiu Yu has the appearance of a shy flower in the closed moon, but I know when Qiu Yu and Lin Haoran will get married? ”

Wu Qiuyu was still very calm, and according to the teachings, she showed everyone's beautiful demeanor, but after hearing these words, her pretty face turned red, and her heart couldn't help beating faster.

"I already asked you to urge Lin Haoran!" Mother Wu immediately pulled down her face and blamed Wu Shan.

"Becoming an official, I can't help myself, wait another year!" Wu Shan's brows frowned slightly, looking a little helpless.

Now her daughter is fifteen years old, and Lin Haoran is nineteen years old, which is undoubtedly a suitable age for marriage. It's just that although the marriage contract is made, it is not easy to hold a wedding.

The two places are very far apart, and Lin Haoran is not active; Second, Lin Haoran is now the official of the imperial court, and it is not suitable to ask for leave to get married.

"Blame me, my brother lost his words!" Wu Huashou saw that the atmosphere was unpleasant, so he was busy blaming himself, and he thought about putting aside this embarrassing topic and said: "Second brother, do you want me to take Qiuyu back to her hometown, she hasn't been back for many years!" ”

"It's a long way to go, I don't have to worry about bringing it back to you!" Wu's mother glanced at him and immediately made a statement.

Wu Huashou wanted to slap his stinky mouth, but found that he suddenly couldn't speak, and he really said a wrong word.

Ay!

Wu Qiuyu sighed lightly in his heart, but he looked in the direction of the west, and the roof was still as quiet as before. The tiger girl was able to go to Beijing to find her brother at the age of six, but she was still treated like a three-year-old child and was always watched closely.

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