Women dressed as men: powerful officials

"Father, no need. Beiyao has found a nanny who is in charge of this matter. Moreover, we haven't been in touch with my grandparents for so many years. It's better not to disturb them now. Why not wait until the wedding date is set, and then write a letter to invite them to the capital, okay?"

It was the first time that I heard Xu Wenxian talk about making a wish at my maternal grandparents’ house.

She even didn't know her grandfather's name.

When the Xu family fell into trouble, my maternal family was probably also greatly affected, otherwise, they would not have gone to Xinzhou.

Probably...it was also because he was demoted.

"Even if there is a nanny, the letter must be delivered."

Xu Wenxian looked at Xu Yuan and said in a deep voice, "Your maternal grandfather's surname was Song. He was a well-known upright official in the court. Because of his marriage relationship with the Xu family, he was demoted. Your maternal grandmother also died of depression because of the Xu family incident. Therefore, after returning to the capital, I contacted them as soon as possible. For the elders, arranging the marriage for the younger generation is not a problem."

Xu Wenxian paused for a moment.

Originally, he should have gone to Xinzhou in person, but Xinzhou was remote and he had a leg disease, so it would take a long time to go back and forth.

After he left, there was no one to take care of Xu's house.

Therefore, he could only write a letter and order someone to send it to Xinzhou as quickly as possible.

"In that case, I'll listen to my father." Xu Yuan nodded.

"Besides that, there are a few more things I need to tell you. You have never learned how to be a housekeeper before, so whether it is the nanny hired by Prince Cheng or Nanny Yi, you must humbly ask for advice, so as not to be too busy when you arrive at the palace in the future. During this period of time, I will also ask Nanny Yi to keep an eye out for good maids and servants for you to instruct."

These matters should have been handled by the mistress.

But Zhang Qingyu knew nothing, so Xu Wenxian handled it all together.

Fortunately, he learned a lot from his mother back then.

Xu Yuan glanced at Nanny Yi.

Most of the affairs of the Xu family were handled by Nanny Yi. Even if Xu Wenxian didn't ask, she would ask for advice.

Seeing Xu Yuan looking at her, Nanny Yi curled her lips and smiled at Xu Yuan.

Xuyuan came back to his senses and said, "I know, thank you father."

At noon, after the family had lunch together, they went their separate ways.

Nanny Yi took the account book to the courtyard where she made a wish. Zhang Qingyi and Wen Shufang also went out to keep an eye on the construction of the Zhang Mansion.

Xu Wenxian said that they are a family and it’s okay for them to live together.

However, Zhang Yue has now made military achievements. After he returns to Beijing, the emperor will probably give him an official position. If the two families continue to live together, it will inevitably cause criticism.

Therefore, when they heard today that Zhang Yue would be arriving in the capital in two months, Zhang Qingyi and Wen Shufang both wanted to finish building the mansion as soon as possible.

After all, it's the place where you're going to live, so it's always a good idea to keep a closer eye on it.

The crowd dispersed one by one, but Zhang Qingyu did not go back. Instead, he followed Xu Wenxian and said after hesitating for a long time, "Wenxian, if not, you can marry another woman."

Zhang Qingyu had been thinking about this sentence for a long time, but there was never a right time to say it.

When Xu Wenxian wanted to make a wish to learn something from Nanny Yi, Zhang Qingyu felt that the time had come.

"Wenxian, I can't read a single word, nor am I proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. I don't know anything about accounting, household chores, marriage, or entertaining guests. It's okay now, but when you get an official position in the future, I can't guarantee that your colleagues won't laugh at you for marrying a yellow-faced woman."

Zhang Qingyu stared at the tip of his shoes and said slowly, "I know you treat me very well. Let's get divorced. When the Zhang Mansion is built, I will move in. After the divorce, you can marry a noble lady from the capital. Maybe we can have children, and the Xu family's incense will not be cut off..."

"Qingyu, don't mention this kind of thing again." Xu Wenxian turned around and saw the embarrassment on his wife's face.

He said, "You and I are husband and wife, and we are one. I know you don't understand anything, so just be content to be your wife Xu. You never despised me for being a cripple, so how could I despise you for not knowing anything? If you are not used to living in the capital, when Yue'er has made achievements and can be relied upon by Yuan'er, we will leave the capital and return to Sishui County. Yuan'er is important, but you are also important."

For so many years, Xu Wenxian couldn't tell whether he had fallen in love with this woman.

But she saved her own life in times of crisis and gave birth to a child at the risk of her own life.

In this life, he will never let Zhang Qingyu down.

"The capital is a sad place for me. The man Yuan'er wants to marry is too high-ranking. If she doesn't have a strong family, she will be wronged. But I can't let you suffer just because I don't want Yuan'er to suffer."

"As for whether the Xu family has descendants, it is no longer important. To me, sons and daughters are the same. I have long since become indifferent to the prosperity of the world. All I want is for my family to live in peace and safety, that's all."

"Wenxian, you, what's wrong with you..." Zhang Qingyu choked.

"Qingyu, go back quickly, or the servants will see you and laugh at you."

After Xu Wenxian finished speaking, he took a step back and pulled Zhang Qingyu back, saying, "I've been in the academy these days. If you're bored, just follow my sister-in-law to the street and buy whatever you want. Don't worry about the money, and don't let those ignorant words affect your mood."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Zhang Qingyu nodded, and the last bit of worry in his heart disappeared.

When he returned after making a wish, he found words written outside his yard.

Yuxuan.

Seeing Xu Yuan parked outside the yard, Nanny Yi looked up and understood. She smiled and said, "The master had thought of this name long ago, but it was only hung up today. It means flawless jade."

"Father's handwriting has always been excellent."

Xu Yuan paused and walked in.

Before this, she only had one maid named Huamei by her side. When Nanny Yi came, she brought in a few more maids and told them what they were going to do one by one.

At present, Nanny Yi was in charge of all the affairs of the Xu residence. Xu Yuan had a clear mind. Even if he had doubts in his heart, he did not ask in front of the servants. He waited until everyone had left before asking, "Nanny Yi, how many maids and servants are there in the mansion now?"

Nanny Yi was in charge of all this. When Xu Yuan asked, she immediately answered, "In the courtyard of the master and the mistress, there is only an old servant and a maid who sweeps the floor. There is no maid in the courtyard of Master Zhang and Madam Zhang. Yuxuan only had one Huamei before, but six new maids came today. In addition, there are four gatekeepers, two in the kitchen, and four more for sweeping the floor. As for the others, the master has told us not to tell."

Xu Yuan knew it in his heart that the people who couldn't be told were probably the ones who weren't shown in public, such as the security guards.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan asked the most crucial question: "With so many people, where does the monthly salary come from? How do you pay for the daily expenses of the mansion?"

"Even if the young lady doesn't ask, I will still talk about this matter today after I get the account book."

After Nanny Yi finished speaking, she handed the account book to Xu Yuan and said, "This is a reward from the royal family, the master's private treasury, and the shop in Qingpingfang. In addition, there are ten shops of different sizes that have not been taken back. The master wants me to follow the young lady out and take them back one by one, and add them to her dowry in the future."