Do You Know?: Rule the World.

Chapter 81 Jinmingchi Polo Club
The emperor's feet were the most informed, and the news that Zhao Han brought his family into the palace and was rewarded by the empress spread quickly.

At the foot of the imperial city, the atmosphere in Prince Yan’s Mansion was solemn and murderous.

After hearing this news, Prince Yan, who had been worried for many days, could no longer contain himself.

Even if a foreign official has some talents, the government's emphasis on him is a bit too much.

He trained his troops when he wanted, and even allocated funds from the treasury...

The more Prince Yan thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and his uneasiness grew stronger.

He immediately called over several of his subordinates in tight uniforms and said in a deep voice, "Hurry and head to Yangzhou!"

"We must thoroughly investigate Zhao Han's background, from his three generations of ancestors to the servants in his mansion."

"Don't leave any one behind!"

After receiving the order, the subordinates quickly disappeared from Prince Yan's Mansion.

Prince Yan looked towards the Imperial City, clenched his fists, and said to himself, "Zhao Han... I want to see who you are..."

As for Prince Yong, he has been summoned to the palace frequently by the emperor in recent days, either to discuss government affairs in the Chuigong Hall or to drink tea and discuss philosophy in the Funing Hall.

He would always leave in a hurry when the palace gates were about to close.

Prince Yong thought that the position of crown prince was already in his pocket.

In his eyes, Zhao Han was just a minister who would have to bow down to him in the future.

Today, in Shengfu, Shou'an Hall.

Sheng Hong was in high spirits, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise, as his son-in-law was only slightly in power.

Many colleagues smelled the scent and gathered around him, saying whatever he wanted to say, which was very different from their behavior a few days ago.

Moreover, the training of the Cavalry Battalion is in full swing now, and even the Duke of England is confident that this will be successful.

Sheng Hong was so happy about this change.

Wang Ruofu naturally had the same smile on her face.

She looked at the old lady and saw that the atmosphere was just right. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "Mother, Hua'er told me a few days ago that she wanted to find a concubine for Han'er to live in."

It has been nearly half a year since Hualan and Zhao Han got married, but there is still no concubine or maid in the harem.

Those gossipers might make up stories behind your back.

As Zhao Han gets promoted in the future, not only will he take a concubine, but his colleagues will also find ways to get people into his house.

Rather than letting outsiders take advantage of the situation, it would be better for her, the mother-in-law, to choose an honest person and send him over.

It can preserve Hualan's reputation without shaking the position of the main wife.

Then Wang Ruofu said, "My sister's family has a concubine's daughter named Kang Huier, who is very good-looking and has a very good temperament."

"I know Mother has never been fond of my sister, but this time she really means well."

"When she heard that Hua'er was going to take care of this, she immediately called several concubines who had reached marriageable age to come to me."

After these words were spoken, Sheng Hong and the old lady looked at each other, and the smiles on their faces disappeared.

Minglan, who was learning needlework from Fang Mama on the side, smelled that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the hall and left without a trace.

Wang Ruofu was not good at observing people's expressions. Seeing that the old lady and Sheng Hong were silent, she just assumed that they were considering the matter.

Then he added impatiently, "My sister said that her concubine's daughter would never dare to go past Hua'er even if she had ten courages."

"Even if I can just be a maidservant without any official title, that's fine."

Hearing the word Kang family, Sheng Hong frowned unhappily.

However, it was inconvenient for him to get involved too much in such matters in the rear house, so he could only look sideways at the old lady.

The old lady placed the Buddhist beads in her hand on the table with a clang, and said in a deep voice: "You can take a concubine, but not a girl from the Kang family."

"Why is that? After all, our family is related to the Kang family and we know each other well."

Wang Ruofu was so anxious that she kept rubbing her handkerchief. After all, she had already promised her sister.

The old lady's mind was as clear as a mirror, how could she not know what Wang Ruo was thinking?
It's just that he was jealous of the Sheng family's son-in-law and wanted to get a piece of the pie.

In the past four or five years, Wang Ruoyu has caused deaths in the back house more than once.

If it weren't for the Wang family cleaning up the mess, the Kang family would have been despised and avoided by everyone in Bianjing long ago. Once their illegitimate daughter enters the household, given Wang Ruoyu's personality, she will definitely stir things up behind their backs, and who knows how many troubles she will cause in the future.

What's more, Zhao Han's identity is extraordinary. If it is really as he thinks, then the Kang family must not be allowed to have anything to do with him.

Sheng Hong's eyes rolled around, and he spoke at the right moment, "We all know what the Kang family's inner quarters look like."

"The girls in her family have been influenced by it since they were young. I'm afraid it's not suitable."

"What's inappropriate about it... It's not like I haven't seen Hui'er before..." Wang Ruofu muttered softly with resentment in her eyes.

I just feel that in this Sheng family, no one is on the same page with me.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat.

The old lady half closed her eyes, pondered for a moment, and then said softly, "Shu'er from Wei'er's family will be coming of age this year, right?"

"Yes, my son will have to send someone to deliver a coming-of-age gift at that time." As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Hong suddenly took a breath.

"Mother...you don't want Shu'er to be Han'er's concubine, do you?"

"Brother Wei is quite fond of Han Ge'er, so that's not too much to worry about. But as for Sister Zhang..."

Sheng Hong laughed dryly twice. In order to maintain his reputation as a scholar, he was unwilling to let his daughter become a concubine.

But the eldest son of the family was different. He came from a merchant family, and his daughter married an official as a concubine. This was normal in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But I'm afraid his sister-in-law won't agree to this so easily.

The old lady picked up the teacup and said slowly, "Leave it to me. I'll go talk to my old sister."

The old sister the old lady was referring to was the old lady of the eldest house.

Both of them are old now and it is not very convenient for them to move around, but they have never stopped writing letters.

Watching the mother and son working in unison, they decided the matter without even considering themselves.

The more Wang Ruofu thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt...

She is in charge of the whole family!

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After the New Year, it was the third year of Jiayou.

In the blink of an eye, the willows are green again, and the blue waves are rippling by the Jinming Lake.

Madam Wu of the Earl of Yongchang's Mansion has a wide range of friends, from princes and nobles to literati and scholars.

His family wealth was so great that he was one of the richest among the nobles in Bianliang.

Therefore, every mid-spring, she would hold a polo match by the Jinming Lake, inviting the ladies and gentlemen of the officials and noble families in the capital, as well as many literati and outstanding talents to come and join in the fun.

On the surface, this polo club is an elegant gathering for playing polo, drinking and writing poetry.

In fact, it is a good opportunity for the elders and their children to meet each other.

As Zhao Han is a popular figure among the emperor, he will definitely be on the invitation list of the polo club.

The servant who came to deliver the invitation respectfully conveyed Madam Wu's words and asked him to be sure to attend.

Zhao Mansion, backyard.

Zhao Han took the invitation, fixed his eyes on Hua Lan, and asked softly, "Hua'er, do you want to join in the fun?"

"I heard that Madam Wu's celebration this year was extra grand, and even the nobles from the palace came to show their favor."

Hua Lan's lips curved slightly, "Of course I did."

"Since coming to Bianjing, I've attended many elegant gatherings for flower arrangement and tea tasting, but this is my first time attending a polo match."

"I wonder if you would allow me to take care of my brothers and sisters and take them out to see the world."

"Xiaoliu is very good at pitching pots, and Ruer likes playing hammer balls."

Zhao Han scratched the tip of her upturned nose and said with a smile, "You...are actually good at making plans for them."

"Well, I'll send someone to inform my mother-in-law tomorrow, and then I'll go with you."

"Thank you, sir!" Hua Lan smiled brightly, as bright and charming as a spring flower.

(End of this chapter)