Chapter 220 A Guest Writer
The Wen family is rich and powerful, and is a well-known local tyrant. In the early years, the Wen family was engaged in shipping. At its peak, there were five large ships.
Relying on these big ships to travel around Nanyang, earning a lot of money.
Later, two ships were lost in an accident at sea. In the past few years, pirates haunted the sea from time to time, and extortion and robbery of goods occurred from time to time. The boat was idle and no longer went out.
After discussing with Zhao Liya, Zhong Jing and Zhao Liya decided to choose this writer to cooperate with.
Money, boats, experienced boatmen, Mr. Wen is also good, it is the best choice.
Zhong Jing tested Master Wen's tone, and today he will take Zhao Liya and the others there again. If there is no problem, it will be settled.
After all, it is the ancestral business. If it is possible to manage it again, even if it does not go to Nanyang, Master Wen is naturally willing. Otherwise, wouldn’t his three big ships be wasted?
Besides, others may not know, but Mr. Wen knows how profitable this shipping is.
Such a good deed delivered to your door is not for nothing.
Zhong Jing asked him to keep it a secret, not to let others know, so as not to cause unnecessary troubles, and it was more in his favor—of course, it is enough for oneself to know about getting rich, and others don't need to know!
Zhong Jing is too lazy to entangle with the magistrate, wouldn't it be annoying to come here to get a piece of the pie? The pier is within his jurisdiction, so as long as he doesn't publicize it, the local people won't even know about it. Shipping by sea is not uncommon, and local officials have never cared about it, so let the local officials take it for granted that this is sporadic private shipping.
The two parties had a discussion in Master Wen's study room. The host and guest had a great time, and both parties were very satisfied. The matter was basically settled, only a contract that could guarantee both parties was missing.
"It's so far away that I'm a guest. The house has prepared some simple meals. You must have lunch in the house today before leaving ha ha ha! But don't see outsiders!"
After cooperation, it is a community of interests. Of course, there is no need to see outsiders, and it should be more intimate.
Zhao Liya and Zhong Jing all smiled and readily agreed.
Unexpectedly, at this time, the housekeeper came in a hurry, as if he had something very important to report, and he looked distressed.
Zhong Jing thought that it was inconvenient for outsiders to know about the private affairs of the mansion, so he laughed and said: "I have heard that there are many Nanyang flowers and trees planted in the garden of Mr. Wen's house, just let us open our eyes!"
Master Wen was about to nod and agree with a smile on his face, but the housekeeper said with a wry smile: "Mr. Zhong, Mr. Hu, Miss Zhao, you don't need to avoid this, this, this"
Zhao Liya's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately said, "Butler Wen, is it related to us? Please tell us!"
Qu Yutao also came today, but unfortunately, she felt a little uncomfortable after entering the mansion, so Mrs. Wen asked someone to take her there for convenience. Zhao Liya and Hu Ling kindly asked Mrs. Wen, and they came first Here in the study.
Anyway, Qu Yutao doesn't know much about shipping, so she came here today to learn more, so it doesn't matter if she's here or not. It's also good to talk with Mrs. Wen.
Since the two parties want to cooperate, of course it is better to have a good relationship with Mr. Wen and his wife.
But at this moment, seeing Butler Wen's reaction, a woman's sixth sense gave her a bad premonition.
Zhong Jing and Hu Ling were obviously very nervous in this regard, and they were confused after hearing Zhao Liya's words: ".??"
Wen Butler smiled wryly: "Miss Zhao, don't be angry if you tell me about this. Miss Qu had a private meeting with our future son-in-law, and she was caught by the lady. At this moment, the lady is making a fuss—"
Hu Ling suddenly changed color and became furious.
Zhong Jing also changed color: "There must be some misunderstanding!"
Hu Ling exploded with anger: "This—"
Zhao Liya decisively interrupted Hu Ling: "There must be a misunderstanding, Master Wen, my cousin is not such a person, why don't we go and have a look first."
As she spoke, she secretly winked at Ling Hu.
Although Hu Ling was puzzled, he believed in his sister, squeezed his fists, and endured it.
Master Wen was also taken aback: "Okay, okay, let's go!"
The crowd hurried to the main courtyard, and before entering the house, they heard Wen Yuzhi's crying and vague and angry complaints.
Hu Ling's forehead was throbbing with veins, and his fist was hardened!
Zhao Liya walked quickly to his side and whispered: "Listen to me."
Hu Ling reluctantly nodded and said "Yes", the girl will not let him and Yutao be wronged.
"Madam, what's going on!"
So many people came in, Wen Yuzhi cried even more sadly.
When Qu Yutao saw Zhao Liya and the others coming, her eyes turned red. Zhao Liya walked over to hold her hand, and said softly: "Cousin, don't worry, we are all here."
Qu Yutao nodded lightly, feeling a bit more settled.
Mrs. Wen wept, gritted her teeth and said, "The master asked me, what should I say? Nanny, tell me."
"Yes, ma'am!"
Wen Yuzhi's nanny Yu Ma said: "Ms. Qu is a distinguished guest, so Miss naturally dare not neglect her. She was afraid that she would be bored, so she kindly led her around the garden. Miss Qu had something to leave on the way, so she asked Miss Qu to drink tea in Chunyu Pavilion for a while." At that time, who would have thought that Young Master Xiao somehow broke into the garden secretly, and also went to the Chunyu Pavilion. When the servant girl and Jin Er accompanied the lady to enter, they were, were, are. Master, Madam, this is absolutely true, how about our lady I can bear such grievances!"
Qu Yutao said angrily: "This mother is so nonsense. I have explained it many times. Why don't you believe me? Miss Wen asked me to wait in Chunyu Pavilion, and I waited there. I was shocked when a young master Xiao went in. I didn’t expect a wasp to fly in through the window. Say me, say me. I explained it, and Master Xiao also explained it, but you just didn't listen."
Zhao Liya couldn't help but glanced at that young master Xiao.
Master Xiao has dark skin, a medium build, but a dignified appearance, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, giving people a very calm feeling.
At this time, his black and white eyes were dark and ironic. Zhao Liya and the others didn't notice him when they came in because he was too quiet.
He stood quietly by the side, as if it had nothing to do with him, watching all this indifferently, with almost no sense of existence.
He didn't move until all eyes were on him.
I saw him take two steps forward, bowed to Master Wen to salute, and stood still: "Master Wen, my Xiao family has long since fallen, and I am not worthy of Miss Wen. This marriage seems inappropriate, and I don't want to wrong Miss Wen. I missed Miss Wen's life, and I will return the marriage certificate when I go back, so let's let this marriage go!"
(end of this chapter)