novelaction Chapter 280 Show off Tips
Chapter 280 Show off Tips
Zhao Fangyu raised the amount of pocket money for Zhou Qinghe. The next day, Zhou Qinghe went out and boasted to Zhao Zhihuai in front of the Wende Hall: "I have fifty taels of pocket money a month!"
Zhao Zhihuai: “…”
The official next door: “…”
Some people walked away in anger, some people burst into tears.
The prices in Daliang were not high, and fifty taels could indeed buy a lot of things, but the officials in the court, especially those in the Censorate, looked at Zhou Qinghe with envy.
Although this idea is not something that can be told to outsiders, he really wants his wife to be as wealthy as Zhao Fangyu, so that he can also benefit from it.
Who doesn’t know what kind of life the second prince lived before?
I never lacked money in the past, but it is still nothing compared to today.
The clothes, jewelry, materials and craftsmanship are all first-class.
A few days ago, a certain imperial censor saw him wearing a white jade crown on his head. The crown was as pure as mutton fat, and it was shiny and glossy, as if it would melt in the warm sun in the next moment.
With such fine material, ordinary people would definitely make bracelets first, and use the remaining bracelet core to carve small items, whether it be a pendant, a ring, or a plaque. In short, not a single bit would be wasted.
But Zhou Qinghe's jade crown must have used up most of the material. The hollowed-out Qilin beast in the middle also has a circle of wave patterns on the top to embed rubies and pearls...
Who would be willing to use rubies to make beads?
Without the Zhao family’s wealth, these fine items would all be used to make jewelry and head ornaments.
Zhou Qinghe is wearing a jade pendant on his waist today, and the top bead is also made of the finest jade gem.
He did not have to spend money on food, clothing, housing and transportation, as someone would take care of them all for him. Everything was of top quality. Even a piece of clothing was made of the best material and the best workmanship. Sometimes, the materials Zhou Qinghe used to make clothes had never been seen by people in the capital, and were said to be new products that had just become popular from somewhere.
As vain as men.
Zhou Qinghe glanced to the side proudly, his peach blossom eyes slightly curved, and he became more and more happy looking at his brother-in-law.
The chaos at yesterday's court meeting did not continue to the next day. The highlight was at the beginning of today's morning court session.
Mei Zhanhui was appointed as an imperial envoy by the emperor to investigate the old events and verify their authenticity.
Yang Gushan glanced at Cui Zimin, who was particularly conspicuous in the crowd, and then looked away calmly.
It was he who released Cui Zimin's memorial personally.
With the ability of the Cui family, even if he suppressed the matter in the cabinet, this memorial would eventually appear on the emperor's desk. In order to clear himself, Yang Gushan put the memorial in under the surprised and admiring eyes of his colleagues.
Cui Zimin said nothing, as if he were invisible, but because of his outstanding appearance, the emperor felt a little sorry for him.
If they had known this earlier, they should have directly chosen a princess for Cui Zimin to marry. In this way, after entering the royal family, Cui Zimin would also make some plans for the royal family instead of fighting to the death with the third prince.
Cui Zimin's two attacks were both aimed at the Third Prince. Anyone with a discerning eye knew that Cui Zimin and the Third Prince had a private grudge.
No one knows how Cui Zimin found this evidence.
Mei Zhanhui received the assignment and packed up his bags to leave after the morning court session. Zhou Qinghe remembered that the other party was related to the Zhao family, so he passed by Mei Zhanhui and reminded him of it.
"It's windy at night. If you go out, put on a layer of chain mail before sleeping."
Mei Zhanhui paused for a moment, but his wide court robe concealed his steps and no one noticed.
Just as Mei Zhanhui was about to thank him, Zhou Qinghe caught up with Zhao Zhihuai, who was hesitant to speak, and said in a low voice, "These days, more imperial envoys have died than Jinyiwei."
The officials around who heard it quickened their pace. The corners of their robes fluttered slightly, and their legs and feet hidden in the robes seemed to be pedaling like roller coasters.
Why does the Second Prince always like to speak the truth so bluntly? !
Zhao Zhihuai was also a little overwhelmed by Zhou Qinghe. Zhou Qinghe fiddled with the fish bag on Zhao Zhihuai's waist twice and happily told Zhao Zhihuai that he was in a good mood today and wanted to go to Fanlou to eat Naoting lamb. Zhao Zhihuai nodded quickly and let him go first, while he stayed behind to instruct Mei Zhanhui.
There is still a layer between Zhou Qinghe and Mei Zhanhui, but Zhao Zhihuai is different.
When no one was around, he slipped the note that Zhou Qinghe had stuffed into his fish bag into Mei Zhanhui's hand through his sleeve.
"Your Highness the Crane King is used to doing whatever he wants on weekdays, and he is not a bad person."
Mei Zhanhui was not a muddleheaded person who could not tell good from bad. He hummed and said, "I have not decided when I will return from this trip. If there are any trivial matters at home, please ask my brother-in-law to take care of them."
How could Zhao Zhihuai not respond? Even if Mei Zhanhui didn't say it, he would have done it.
After the others walked back, Mei Zhanhui hurried back to the Mei family, packed his bags, and met Pei Yan outside the city.
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This year, the Song family held a family dinner. Zhao Fangyu and Zhou Qinghe both went. They went privately, and together with the Zhao family and others, they sat at two large tables separately.
Zhao Fangyu and Zhao Fangjin sat together. She touched Zhao Fangjin's bulging belly, carefully, for fear of disturbing the baby inside.
Zhao Fangjin is now pregnant, and Shu Jie'er doesn't dare to get close to Zhao Fangjin and play around. Now that Zhao Fangyu is here, she snuggles in Zhao Fangyu's arms and acts coquettishly.
Zhao Fangyu kept calling her "Auntie" and she was so happy that she smiled happily.
Zhao Fangyu came here today with some serious stuff.
There is a master acupuncturist in Suzhou who is about to stop practicing acupuncture. What's more rare is that both of his parents are still alive. They are now in their seventies, in good health, with two sons and one daughter, and a harmonious relationship with his wife.
What a blessing it is.
When people treat someone they cherish, they will have some expectations even if they have no faith in them.
The last order from the master craftsman was the twelve sets of dresses that Zhao Fangyu made for Shu Jie'er.
People in Daliang prefer simple and elegant things, but Zhao Fangyu now prefers gorgeous things.
Children should wear brighter clothes.
Sitting at the same table, Song Runcheng became silent and anxious.
Apart from the initial greetings to Zhao Fangyu, there was no further conversation.
Zhao Fangyu wouldn't care about her either.
With her and Song's mother around, Zhou Qinghe would not be too deeply involved with the Song family.
Zhao Fangjin's eyes were as gentle as mist, and her red lips lifted slightly: "If you like, you can take her back for two days."
"Today he wants to play cuju, tomorrow he wants to play abacus, now it's rare to see you, so he wants to get close to you, and later he will make trouble for you."
This wasn't the first time Zhao Fangyu had seen Shu Jie'er today, so he knew her temperament very well. He scratched her nose with amusement and said, "If you want to make trouble, come and make trouble with me. Your mother has a baby in her belly now, and she is very tired from walking, sitting or lying down. If you want to play, come and find me."
Shu Jieer smiled with two rows of white millet teeth, and the dimples on her cheeks were so sweet that anyone's heart would melt. She stared at the two round buns and said in a baby voice, "I like my aunt the most! My aunt is so nice!"
When Zhao Fangyu saw that Zhao Fangjin's belly was really big, he hesitated for a moment.
"I collected some good ginseng from the north today and brought some to you."
Zhao Fangjin pinched Zhao Fangyu's fingers and said, "The doctor said it's twins. Don't worry. Everything is fine."