Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 184: Collecting King Fan’s Two Phoenix Children

In the 'Lu Yin Xuan' on the first floor, four people were sitting there at this time, Matchmaker Wang, Matchmaker Liu, Mr. Fan and Young Master Wang.

Old Man Song just listened to their complaints, said vaguely that he would give them an explanation later, and then ran away.

They have been sitting there for a long time, but Old Man Song has not come back yet.

Mother Liu and Mother Wang are matchmakers. Matchmakers always smile at people, but at this moment they look shy and don’t act like matchmakers at all.

The two matchmakers knew that even if Old Man Song came back, it would be unlikely that the deal would be concluded today.

Their employer has not yet arranged a marriage with Miss Luxi, so how can they seek justice?
Yang Yuan went downstairs, said hello briefly to Brother Ya who was picking vegetables in the yard, and then walked into "Lu Yinxuan".

When he walked in, he saw two matchmakers who didn't look like matchmakers, a juren who didn't look like a juren, and a Tai student who didn't look like a Tai student.

There was a wilted rose standing upright on the student's head.

Yang Yuan looked at the four people and bowed amiably, "Could you two ladies please step out for a moment and allow me to have a good talk with them?"

The two matchmakers felt like mice in a bellows. When they heard this, they were overjoyed and stood up quickly.

Matchmaker Liu was about to get up and walk out, but suddenly she stopped and looked at Yang Yuan and said:
"I just heard a rumor outside that Erlang... you and Luxi didn't really divorce at the beginning?"

Yang Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, Yang is not an idler, but a spy for the imperial court.

That action at that time was originally a show to paralyze the Jin people.

Now that the mission is accomplished and I have been promoted, there is no need to keep it secret any longer."

"Then Erlang, you...ah no no no, then you, my great lord, you and Miss Luxi..."

"We are of course still an engaged couple until I finish my mourning period for my brother.

Next year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will marry Luxi. By then, I will still invite you, the matchmaker, to the wedding banquet."

"Ah! Hahaha, good, good, good, really good!"

Matchmaker Liu was overjoyed, as if her curse had been lifted.

Matchmaker Liu was about to go out happily, but Yang Yuan remembered something and hurriedly called her back:
"By the way, Madam Liu, I heard that people from Danniang's side of Shuiyunjian often ask you to be a matchmaker, right?"

"Ah! Yes, why did you suddenly ask this, sir?"

"Haha, someone asked you to go to Shuiyunjian to act as a matchmaker. You don't have to accept this anymore, because Dan Niang... is also mine!"

Matchmaker Liu walked out of "Lu Yinxuan" in a daze, and began to smile foolishly when she stood outside the door.

Luxi's marriage was not cancelled and everything was fine.

Dan Niang has also found a husband and everything is fine now.

The curse on her was really lifted. After all the hard work, her fortune finally came to her. God has mercy on her!

Matchmaker Wang couldn't stand it anymore and sneered, "Even if Dan Niang follows Mr. Yang, she's still a concubine. What are you so proud of?"

Matchmaker Liu glanced at Matchmaker Wang and said with a curled lip, "Haven't you heard that it's better to be a concubine of a hero than a wife of a mediocre man?
Hasn’t it been said that it is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of an ox?

Mr. Yang has both good character and good official rank. How can Dan Niang, a widow with a bad reputation for killing her husband, be his wife?"

Matchmaker Wang was suddenly at a loss for words.

Matchmaker Liu, like a victorious rooster, waving her handkerchief and twisting her big millstone-like butt, staggered into the yard and sat down on the stone block next to the small round table.

In the "Luyinxuan", Yang Yuan looked at Mr. Fan and Mr. Wang and said with a smile: "Just now, Yang heard my father-in-law introduce the identities of the two of you."

"One of you is a juren, with a promising future. The other is a Taixue student, with a very wealthy family.

If you want to find a good match, it's not that easy, why do you insist on making trouble here?"

Young Master Wang glared at Yang Yuan and said, "You said you were still engaged to Miss Luxi, but everyone knows that you've already divorced."

Yang Yuan said: "If you want to deceive the Jin people, you must make it known to everyone. What's the problem? The engagement between me and Lu Xi is still in place, and this is an indisputable fact. Moreover..."

Yang Yuan’s face turned cold: “Even if Yang and Lu Xi are not engaged, you are here today just for a blind date.

It's not the woman's right to agree to a blind date, so what are you doing so confidently? "

After Yang Yuan said this, the two of them suddenly became a little stern.

They were indeed somewhat unwilling, but they were not ignorant and reckless men.

Fan Jiang was a juren, and even if he didn't know about specific departments like the Jisufang, he knew what the Privy Council was.

That is the highest military office of the Song Dynasty.

Not to mention Wang Yeran, who often traveled along the canal and had a wide range of knowledge. He had friends in all walks of life, from the underworld to the underworld.

Moreover, the Wang family is now in a period of time when the tree is big and the wind is attracted, and the foundation is not solid, so they are most afraid of provoking people who should not be provoked.

Although an official of the seventh rank, who is not currently in charge, would not make the Wang family feel overwhelmed, he is not someone that the Wang family can ignore.

Seeing that his words had frightened the two men, Yang Yuan changed the subject and said:

“Of course, my Luxi is a lovely girl, but from what I’ve seen of you two, you don’t seem like the kind of scoundrels who are bewitched by beauty and make trouble.

Could it be that... you are so persistent, there is some hidden reason?" Young Master Wang was a donkey who followed the will of others, and he felt a little embarrassed when Yang Yuan praised him like this.

He laughed dryly and said, "It's nothing actually. What kind of beauties have I not seen?
"I am a 'Thousand Man Killer', can you compare with me? Can you compare with me?"

Young Master Wang first asked Yang Yuan a question, and then asked Mr. Fan the same question, and they both shook their heads.

Young Master Wang said proudly, "That's it. Besides, with our Wang family being so wealthy, what kind of beautiful woman can't we marry?
In the final analysis, it’s because my family is a big tree that attracts the wind, but I don’t have a solid backer. I heard that…”

Young Master Wang hesitated for a moment and lowered his voice, "I heard that everyone in the palace has heard of Miss Luxi's reputation as the 'Little God of Food' and wants to invite her to the palace to cook imperial meals..."

Yang Yuan had just heard Lu Xi talk about this matter, and it was indeed true.

Yang Yuan knew that it must be Prince Enping who was helping him and expanding his power.

Now, when I heard Young Master Wang talk about his plan again, I suddenly understood.

Mr. Fan was a man from Guanzhong with a straightforward personality. Seeing that Young Master Wang was so straightforward, he no longer hid anything.

Mr. Fan gave a bitter smile, bowed to the two of them and said, "As for Mr. Fan, there is nothing much to say.

During the exam this year, Fan fell seriously ill and missed the exam. His family is very poor, and now he can neither go home nor stay..."

Mr. Fan raised his head to the sky and sighed, then sang with a sigh: "Alas! The lack of money trapped the hero, and the real man bowed his head and shed tears like rain.

I hate that Su Qin is so successful now, but he is so arrogant. I regret that I resigned and fled with a villain like me..."

Yang Yuan wiped off a non-existent cold sweat and laughed dryly: "Brother Fan's singing of this Qinqiang is really a voice that conveys emotion, and a three-inch tongue that conveys seven parts of flavor.

However, there are many customers in the store, so please keep your voice down and don't scare them."

Mr. Fan blushed and said, "I am moved and am happy. I am moved and am happy."

Yang Yuan looked at the two people in front of him, one was a juren who didn’t look like a juren, and the other was a Taixue student who didn’t look like a Taixue student.

But the juren was indeed a juren, and the Taixue student was indeed a Taixue student, so he couldn't help but feel moved.

The two old men, Lu Yuan and Li Xueyuan, who are in charge of the Yuzifang, will have to retire in a few months.

Wasn’t I planning on taking those two executive positions?
Fan Jiang was a juren, and Wang Yeran was a Taixue student. In terms of qualifications, if some effort was made, it might be possible to get them into the Yuzifang.

Thinking of this, Yang Yuan said, "Brother Fan, Brother Wang, I understand what you mean.

I feel like I've known you two for a long time, so I'll tell you something from the bottom of my heart."

"In fact, what my brother wants is just to climb a big tree where he can enjoy the shade.

In my opinion, it is not necessary to find a wife with a good background. Instead of relying on others, it is better to rely on yourself.

If you were an official yourself, it wouldn't be easy for other officials to come and take advantage of your family, right?"

Young Master Wang grinned and said, I will be an official myself?
My family never had any official connections before, so now there is no way to give gifts.

My family must have put in a lot of effort to get me into the Imperial College. Is it that easy to be an official?

Yang Yuan said: "Brother Wang has money, and I have connections, so this may not be impossible."

When Wang Yeran heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Yang Yuan turned to Mr. Fan, held his hand and said, "I am willing to help you, Brother Fan, get a job. Are you willing?"

He patted Mr. Fan's hand and said, "Anyway, if you are not satisfied with the position that Yang has arranged for you, and you want to take the exam again, you can resign and take the exam at any time.

This way, you can have a place to stay temporarily and spare some time to study."

Fan Jiang was pleasantly surprised and said, "Mr. Yang... Sir, can you really help me get an official position?"

"I can't say for sure, but... it's almost certain."

"Can I really do this?"

"Why not? Brother Fan, you are well-versed in the classics. If you hadn't fallen ill and missed the exam, you would have passed. I, Yang, can't bear to see the court miss out on such a talent."

Mr. Fan was touched and said, "Mr. Yang, thank you for your compliment. Have you heard of my story?"

"No. But your face is full of stories."

The Wang family went from gray to white, and was digging a hole in the door in an attempt to seek official support.

In fact, since the Wang family is engaged in gray business, it is impossible for them not to deal with the government.

But at that time, they were dealing with customs checkpoints along the canal and city officials at the docks in various places.

Now that the level has been raised, the main point is to have a big tree that can shelter us from wind and rain in Lin'an City. It will be difficult to cram at the last minute.

If Yang Yuan could really help him get an official position, even if this official was not very high, he was still an official after all. Anyone who wanted to take over the Wang family would have to think twice.

Moreover, if Young Master Wang becomes an official himself and then makes friends with higher-ranking officials, that would be like having a stepping stone to gain trust and acceptance. Wouldn't the situation be opened up?

Therefore, Young Master Wang agreed immediately.

As for Mr. Fan, there is no need to say more. In order to have food to eat, he is willing to be a son-in-law and become an official. Why would he be picky?

Just like that, the duo of Fan and Wang fell into the trap and became Yang Yuan's disciples!
(End of this chapter)