Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

As the highest-ranking official in the Huang family of the capital, Huang Shangshu had the final say. Therefore, he never expected that his proposal would be rejected by the younger generation.

He was stunned for a moment, then looked at his niece coldly.

"Qingqing, do you know what you are saying?"

Huang Qingqing, the youngest daughter of the second branch of the Huang family, looked back at Huang Shangshu without fear: "Of course I know, uncle, I just don't want to. No matter what you say, I will not go to Chengjiang to attend the snack conference."

Mrs. Huang saw that Minister Huang was already angry, so she stepped forward and pulled Huang Qingqing's hand, saying earnestly, "Qingqing, I know you have someone in your heart, but how can that person compare to the emperor? Anyway, you haven't got engaged yet, so just pretend that nothing happened.

Listen to your aunt, if you go to the snack party and get the emperor's attention, you will be the imperial concubine and enjoy endless wealth and splendor."

Huang Qingqing pulled her hand out of Madam Huang's and rolled her eyes without hesitation, "Since Auntie thinks the palace is better, why don't you go there yourself? Anyway, you are not too old, you can divorce Uncle and then get married."

*

Mrs. Huang's face suddenly turned green with anger.

She covered her chest and took a breath. She pointed at Huang Qingqing's mother and father and scolded, "Is this how you teach your daughter? Look at her, she disobeys her elders and talks nonsense. How can she be a lady from a noble family!"

The relationship between Shangshu Huang and his younger brother has not been very good since childhood. After the second branch of the Huang family separated from the first branch of the Huang family, their relationship became even more average. Except for the New Year festivals, they rarely visited each other on weekdays.

So when they saw Minister Huang and Madam Huang pointing fingers at their daughter, they both felt a little annoyed.

Considering each other's face, Mr. Huang didn't say anything unpleasant, but just said: "Qingqing is young and doesn't know much."

Mrs. Huang said that she would discipline her child well in the future, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Her daughter is eloquent and will never suffer any loss in the future, which is good.

As for entering the palace, the emperor is older than the head of her family, and she doesn't want her daughter to go in and be a widow.

Although the emperor may not necessarily like Qingqing, it is better to be safe than sorry. For the sake of Qingqing's happiness, it is better not to go to Chengjiang.

*

The family of three pretended to be dumb and refused to listen. Minister Huang could not get a positive answer, so he threw his sleeves and left in annoyance.

Madam Huang was unwilling to give up. She glared at them and threatened: "We are all Huang family members. If your second brother and his wife don't help you at this time, don't blame me and your eldest brother for being cruel in the future."

After saying that, she left quickly.

The people from the second branch of the Huang family waited until she walked away and immediately closed the gate.

Unlike the Shangshu Mansion, their family lived in a small courtyard with two entrances.

Huang Qingqing held her mother's hand and complained for a while, "They haven't treated us as their family members for these years. Now they think of us. Do they really think we can't see their thoughts?"

As she was speaking, Huang Qingqing suddenly lowered her voice, "Dad, Mom, please forgive me for saying something so treasonous. My uncle and several cousins ​​are not good people. Sooner or later, something bad will happen to their family."

Since Madam Huang and Master Huang were able to teach Huang Qingqing, they must be smart people. After they pondered for a while, Master Huang said, "I'll think of a way."

The Huang family has many rules, and it is not easy to leave the family.

Huang Qingqing gritted her teeth and said, "If I don't work, they will say bad things about me and the Huang family will be implicated. And I don't want us to go to jail because of what they did, so Dad and Mom, can we find a way to get out of the Huang family?"

Since Madam Huang and Master Huang were able to teach Huang Qingqing, they must be smart people. After they pondered for a while, Master Huang said, "I'll think of a way."

The Huang family has many rules, and it is not easy to leave the family.

Huang Qingqing gritted her teeth and said, "If not, go out and say bad things about me. My uncle values ​​his reputation. If anything happens to me, he will definitely have the clan kick us out for the sake of his reputation, not just my father and mother."

Madam Huang's face turned serious. "You can't say that. A woman's reputation is more important than anything else. How can you not take it seriously? Don't worry. Let your father and I think about which method is best."

Huang Qingqing: “…”

The three members of the Huang family thought about it for a long time but couldn't come up with a particularly good solution until Huang Qingqing received a letter.

*

Li Yu was not aware of the Huang family's affairs. The prince replied to her the day before the snack party, which was the tenth day of the first lunar month.

Unexpectedly, the prince did not say whether her plan was appropriate or not. Instead, he asked her to do nothing for now, wait and see, and decide everything after the snack meeting was over.

Judging from his response, it seems like something will happen during the snack meeting.

Li Yu wasn't sure about the situation, but thinking that the snack fair would only last three days, it would be fine to wait, so he just kept the matter to himself.

*

Day two.

The annual snack party begins.

Sure enough, someone was waiting at the door of Li Yu and his family’s home.

Li Yu couldn't stand it anymore, so she went out and once again told those who wanted to set up stalls with her that she would not attend the snack convention this time.

Seeing that she was not in a hurry at all, these people finally believed her. Fearing that they would not be able to grab a good spot when they arrived, they hurried to Chengjiang.

After Li Yu and the others had finished their walk, they returned to the yard and leisurely ate breakfast.

By mid-morning, she thought the Orange River would be bustling with activity, so she took Han Xiaomei and Si'er out.

After all, the snack party only happens once a year, so she didn't restrict Fang Erya's family, Mu Niangzi, and Miao Er. These few days, they can go out to play whenever they want, but the house cannot be left unattended, so they need to coordinate the time and make sure there is someone guarding the door at every hour.

It was very good that she was able to give way, and several people said they would do their best.

*

This year's Orange River is even more lively than last year.

There are more stalls selling snacks.

In particular, the place where Li Yu set up a stall last year has become very popular this year and was occupied by someone the day before yesterday.

“Everyone said that the location had good feng shui and that there was an 80% chance that we could see the emperor there this year, so many people tried to grab that spot.

But how could an ordinary person compete with an official? Look, the position was taken by the brother-in-law of the prefect of Dongping Prefecture. Fearing that the position would be taken away by someone else, they even sent a servant to guard it. "

Wei Hesong, the Imperial College's chief academic officer, saw Li Yu and took the initiative to approach her and talk to her, "Boss Li, all the vendors here today want to be favored by His Majesty like you."

Li Yu smiled and just said that she hoped everyone's wishes would come true.

When selling things at a stall, location is important, but taste is equally important. If the food is not delicious, no matter how good the location is, it will be useless.

In order to let Wei Hesong do another promotion, Li Yu took the initiative to mention that the milk tea shop and Jinyulou would also set up stalls.

"I heard that in addition to milk tea, they are selling things that were not available in Beijing before. We are going to take a look."

Wei Hesong's mood was high. "Both families are coming? I want to try it."

Li Yu nodded. Because she was a widow, if she walked too far with Wei Hesong, it would easily cause misunderstanding, so she simply told him the location of the two stalls.