Chapter 647: Silent

Capital, Jinyu Hutong, Thirteenth Prince's Mansion.

It was the time of temperature alternating and the climate changed, so the Thirteenth Prince's life was a bit difficult. Although the concubines had changed into silk clothes, the Thirteenth Prince still had knee pads on his legs, and his body was cold and could not be removed.

Seeing the Thirteenth Prince's face turned white and his body gradually became thinner, the Thirteenth Prince was worried.

Not to mention the medicines for internal and external application, but also the various folk remedies that Cao Yong had previously used.

Early in the morning, the Thirteenth Prince asked someone to boil another bowl of medicine. When the Thirteenth Prince saw it, he couldn't help but frown and said, "I just used breakfast and drank two bowls of porridge. How could I drink this?"

"I'd better drink it. I didn't fall asleep last night because I felt so painful, and my face looked bad." The Thirteenth Concubine said with a little concern.

Seeing her like this, the Thirteenth Prince stopped talking, took the medicine bowl, gritted his teeth, and drank it all in one gulp. The Thirteenth Prince had already poured half a cup of tea and delivered it to the Thirteenth Prince.

The Thirteenth Prince rinsed his mouth, touched his knees, and said, "I didn't do anything in winter. I thought it was better, but I was troubled by others. What's this called?"

The Thirteenth Concubine said with a smile: "I don't remember it, so I don't care. I remember it all over the past few years, and I think I've been dealing with it less frequently every year. I think I'll take care of it for another two years, and the root cause of the disease will be gone."

The Thirteenth Prince glanced at the Thirteenth Prince and said, "I finally gained weight in the first two months of confinement. I have only a little more time to make you tired and lose weight. Don't just think about making up for me. You can pull a few smaller ones at the same time and take care of your body."

The Thirteenth Prince just laughed and asked the maid to take over the medicine bowl.

Now, the Thirteenth Prince has four sons and three daughters. Except for the eldest son and the eldest daughter who is the concubine Guarjia, the other five are the thirteenth Prince.

The five legitimate sons and daughters are ten years old and less than four months old.

As the legitimate wife of the Thirteenth Prince, in addition to the one who gave birth to her, the other concubines also need her care. Thinking of this, the Thirteenth Prince said, "Master, the eldest prince is on the eleventh day and is still living in the inner house, and there is also a separate courtyard. Otherwise, I will pack up one of the cross-yards on the East Road and live there for the eldest prince?"

When the Thirteenth Prince heard this, he was a little dazed and said, "Hongchangdu is 11th? So fast. When the mansion was opened, he was only five or six years old. In a few years, he would be a wife."

The Thirteenth Concubine smiled and said, "It's too anxious to pick up a wife. But our eldest princess will prepare a dowry next year and next year. It's possible that in two years, I will be Guo Luomafa."

After hearing this, the Thirteenth Prince waved his hand and said, "My wife should marry her as soon as possible. We don't need to rush to marry her daughter, so we should keep it in our own family."

As the couple talked, an eunuch reported through the door that it was Wang Zheng and Han Jiang who came to pay tribute to the Thirteenth Prince and the concubine, waiting in the front yard.

Although I had never met Han Jiang, the Thirteenth Prince had heard of it and asked the Thirteenth Prince: "Master, is this one who came with the shopkeeper Zheng who gave the heavy gift last month for hundreds of days?"

The Thirteenth Prince smiled and said, "Even she is also a famous rich man in Beijing, and now she is also our big creditor. Let's go and see Tao Zhu, the female middle-aged woman."

While talking, the couple left the house together and arrived at the front yard.

Han Jiang and Zheng Woxue were waiting in the side hall.

Since she said she wanted to pay tribute to the Thirteenth Prince, Zheng Woxue came to ask the Thirteenth Prince. The Thirteenth Prince was also a little curious about Han Jiang, and it happened that nothing happened, so she made an appointment today.

Although the Cao family is also rich, the decorations and utensils in the Prince's Mansion are all made of internal creations, which are different from those of the powerful and powerful families.

Han Jiang glanced at him and looked at his nose, his nose, his mouth, his heart was asked, and he remained silent.

Seeing that she was a little restrained, Zheng Woxue whispered: "Thirteenth Master, the concubine, the princess, are close relatives, and are easy-going to others. They are not arrogant. Manager Han doesn't have to worry."

When Han Jiang heard this, he nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I heard that Manager Zheng came from the Cao family. Please forgive the little woman for taking the liberty, why did Manager Zheng join the Thirteenth Master's Mansion and not under the Cao family?"

"The outer son is an official. Although the Thirteenth Master is not a director of the court, he is a disciple here and it is cheaper to make a comeback." Zheng Woxue replied.

Han Jiang was a little surprised when he heard this. Judging from his words and deeds, Zheng was introverted and did not like to be arrogant and could not tell that he was so snobbish.

It is not something that ordinary people can do to curry favor with the powerful and abandon the old master.

Thinking of this, she didn't know whether to admire Zheng Woxue or despise her.

Seeing Han Jiang's expression changing, Zheng Woxue smiled slightly and stopped saying a word. It was not that he would not do anything for the Cao family; it was not that he would not do anything for the Cao family; it was not that he would not do something for the Cao family; it was not that he would do something for the Cao family.

There are some things you know in your heart and don’t have to talk about.

If she hadn't followed the Cao family, she was afraid that Han Jiang would have become Cao Yong's weakness, so Zheng Woxue would not have told her frankly. She was not a talkative person.

Although Zheng Woxue admires Han Jiang's business methods, he only admires them.

Hearing footsteps from the yard, Zheng Woxue and Han Jiang both stood up from their seats to greet them.

The Thirteenth Prince and the Concubine came in. Han Jiang followed Zheng Woxue and bent down to greet the two. The Thirteenth Prince waved his hand and asked them to get up, and then took the Concubine to sit down.

When you first see Han Jiang's appearance, both the Thirteenth Prince and the Concubine were a bit stunning.

The Thirteenth Prince had a smile on his face and looked at him a little more; although the Thirteenth Prince was smiling, it was a woman. When he saw a beautiful person, he could not help but compare himself. He was already wondering if he should make some new sets of clothes and tidy up himself.

Although I have foreign debts now, the money is much easier than in previous years, so I will not be as tight as it is.

But when he looked at Han Jiang's blue dress, wearing a bun, and wearing a widow's outfit, his envy before the Thirteenth Princess became weak.

If you have a poor life, your husband and wife are in harmony, and your children are in a good mood, what else can you be inconsistency?

Although Han Jiang lowered his eyebrows and looked at him, he could also feel the thirteenth prince and the thirteenth concubine. His hands hidden in his sleeves had already clenched their fists and their body was tense tightly.

She felt a little regretful in her heart, wondering if she shouldn't act so rashly and show up in public. Before she knew it, she had already turned red.

When the Thirteenth Prince saw this, he felt a little reluctant. He pulled the Thirteenth Prince's sleeve and smiled and said, "Master, should you invite the guest to sit?"

The Thirteenth Prince then withdrew his gaze and said to the concubine with a smile: "I saw the true face of Mount Lu. I have lost my composure. Don't be upset."

The Thirteenth Concubine said coquettishly: "Look at what I said, I'm like a tiger."

The Thirteenth Prince smiled, turned his head, and said to Han Jiang and Zheng Woxue: "Neither outsiders, sit down and talk."

The two of them bent over and thanked them before sitting down respectfully.

The Thirteenth Prince said to Han Jiangshi: "I have not thanked the banknote for the bidding in February. I have recorded this favor here. If you have any problems in the future, you will make decisions for you and will not let others bully you." At the end, he smiled and nodded, saying, "It's not bad, you are not as good as the men of Zheng, and you can be called a strange woman. From now on, it depends on you two. If you can't be together, you will become Tao Zhugong of our Qing Dynasty."

Han Jiang's arrival is a desire to seek protection with his lending relationship here. The excitement of the Thirteenth Prince makes her feel much more at ease.

Although she said "I dare not be praised by Master Thirteen", she actually felt much more relieved. She was nervous and could not hear the implicit sound of Master Thirteen.

The Thirteenth Princess and Zheng Woxue heard the difference. The Thirteenth Princess couldn't help but be surprised. The Thirteenth Prince was not a frivolous person, but the previous words were somewhat teasing and joking, and his tone was unscrupulous.

Apart from paying homage, the rest were just some polite words. Han Jiang mentioned the four shops that were about to open, saying that he knew that the little prince and little princess were on the mansion here, and he respected two recipes of cakes.

The Thirteenth Concubine took it away, and said with a little joy: "This is rare. I heard that the prescription from Daoxiang Village is only available now. However, many people are thinking about it."

Han Jiang said: "In addition to the prescription, if you want the taste of authenticity, you also need to look at the materials used. The four newly opened shops in the middle of the month are located in Xidan Archway, not far from your mansion. What does the concubine need need? Even if Mr. Cao and the princess know that they can respect the concubine, they will be happy."

The Thirteenth Concubine said with a smile: "Since that's the case, I'm not polite. The recipes of the buns in the mansion are all from the palace. After a period of time, they can borrow your light and exchange them for two new foods."

When the Thirteenth Prince heard that Han Jiang wanted to expand his shop, he said to Zheng Woxue: "Big shopkeeper, look, there are almost ten stores in the business of Han. Are we going to do our business?"

Zheng Woxue said: "I came here today and wanted to discuss this with the Thirteenth Master and the Confucian. Now this shop is doing well now. Should I open a shop on Gulou Street?"

"One?" The Thirteenth Prince asked, "Since the business is good, why not open a few more? Qianmen Street, Liulichang, Gulou Street, Xidan Archway, and these lively places are all covered. Wouldn't the business be better?"

Zheng Woxue was speechless for a moment when he heard this. After a while, he replied softly: "Thirteenth Master, this foreign goods shop is not as expensive as other things. The people who buy it are either officials, businessmen or wealthy. Moreover, the gift items are expensive because they are rare. If you spread the goods rashly, you will be afraid that the gain will not be worth the loss."

The Thirteenth Prince just said casually, because Zheng Woxue was meticulous and polite, the Thirteenth Prince was worried that she would be held back, so she wondered if she would ask her to open more stores.

After hearing what Zheng Woxue said, he realized that he was thinking about it. He smiled and said, "It's reasonable, then you can do it. As an amateur, I won't point fingers."

When Han Jiang first came to the door, he would not come empty-handed. From the Thirteenth Prince and the Concubine to the little princes and princes, there were enough gifts.

Seeing that the Thirteenth Concubine was so expensive, she chose two sets of high-quality jewelry and two pieces of plain satin, and gave them to Han Jiang.

When Han Jiang and Zheng Woxue left the mansion, the Thirteenth Prince and his wife returned to the inner courtyard.

The Thirteenth Prince had arthritis, and he put a plaster on his knee. After sitting for a while, he felt a little uncomfortable. When he got back to the room, he changed into a new plaster and lay down on the kang with his legs straight.

The Han family respected the Thirteenth Concubines with two sets of gems, which looked very luxurious.

The Thirteenth Concubine opened it and took it to the Thirteenth Prince and said, "Look, Han Jiang's gift is heavy enough today. Let's accept it like this. Cao Yong knows, don't be too careful."

The Thirteenth Prince waved his hand with a smile and said, "What are you thinking about? She came here with a request, and we won't feel sorry for accepting it."

Upon hearing this, the Thirteenth Prince looked at the Thirteenth Prince and said, "Aren't we the creditor of our mansion? What do you want us?"

The Thirteenth Prince smiled and said, "Xiao Shiliu mentioned it to me twice before, but I didn't care much. When I saw the real person today, I knew that what Sixteenth brother said was true."

The Thirteenth Concubine continued, "What did Uncle Sixteen say?"

"Haha, I said Cao Yong was messing around and leaving such a little widow in front of me. If he was neither concubine nor maid, he might be furious at any time." The Thirteenth Prince thought of Cao Yong's usual square appearance and didn't know how he would respond if his house was unstable within one day, so he said with a smile.

When the Thirteenth Prince saw that the Thirteenth Prince was talking and wanted to watch the fun, he said coquettishly: "Mr. Cao is very kind to me, and I am too ignorant to be an elder."

The Thirteenth Prince smiled and said, "Don't you think he lives too bored? You are not romantic and useless. At a young age, you are like a little old man, and you live too boring." At this point, he raised his eyebrows and said, "If you are not satisfied with life, why bother to endure it? Isn't it a happy life in a romantic and elegant manner?"

Everyone understands the truth, but how many people can do it?

The Thirteenth Concubine sighed in her heart, but she didn't show any signs on her face. She smiled and said, "You are really, your uncle and father-in-law. Since ancient times, I have heard that my uncle protects the matchmaker for my nephew, but I have never heard that my uncle sets the thread for my niece. The big princess is the master of the seventh master, so I have to complain carefully."

The Thirteenth Prince said, "I only watch the fun. Wait until they catch fire, and then put out the fire. Otherwise, why should I get involved in this for no reason..."

After fighting with the Thirteenth Prince's Mansion, after passing the Xidan Archway, Han Jiang and Zheng Woxue farewell to Cao's Mansion.

The rest is to invite his wife Li to go back to the house outside. Han Jiang couldn't help feeling a little confused when he remembered the life of the Cao family in the past few months.

I had sent my confidant family back to Yangzhou before, thinking about adopting a nephew from my mother's family to Chengsi. Unexpectedly, before the people there arrived in Yangzhou, the child I had wanted before was gone and the matter was left alone.

Although the servants who came back were vague, Han Jiang could also think that there must be bad words there. After all, to outsiders, she was a tough person, and she was killed by her parents and husband, and even her cousin who wanted to adopt her was not spared.

Han Jiang had nothing on his face, but felt extremely uncomfortable. He didn't fall asleep for several nights. There was no one in the world who was reliable. Could it be that she was destined to be a lonely ghost?

She has no other intentions for the time being. She just wants to earn more money and repay the Cao family's protection for the past few years. As for herself, she is already full of vicissitudes and has a desire to retire.

As soon as I returned to Cao's mansion, I heard the servant coming up to report that a female guest was visiting her and was now waiting in the side hall.

Han Jiang was quite surprised, but when he arrived at the side hall, he was extremely surprised.
To be continued...