The mistress is mighty, bringing 88 dowries to flatten the Marquis's mansion

How's things going in Beijing?

Thinking of the North City that was still under construction, Ruan Shuyan frowned slightly: "My conservative estimate is that it will take another month and a half."

A month and a half?

Ruan Mingcheng was confused: "What's going on? Why is it taking so long?"

Ruan Shuyan told Ruan Mingcheng about Beicheng and Xie Yuchun, which shocked Ruan Mingcheng.

"This, my brother-in-law is too..."

His brows were furrowed. He had just heard his mother say that his sister was very free, but he had never thought she was so free.

"Didn't any of the ministers in the court impeach your brother-in-law for your behavior?"

Ruan Shuyan subconsciously said no, but when the words came to her lips, she stopped them in an instant. Xie Yuchun seldom told her about matters in the court, so she really didn't know how the ministers in the court would view this matter.

Bai, who was standing by, also realized the key point at this moment, and there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"It shouldn't be that serious, right? After all, your sister runs around a lot. If it really got out of hand, someone would have spoken to your sister a long time ago."

Ruan Mingcheng shook his head in disapproval: "You can't say that. Sometimes it's not a big deal until it comes to your face. Sister, you must ask about this when you go back today."

Ruan Shuyan also realized that her behavior was wrong, and when she heard Ruan Mingcheng's words, she immediately nodded in agreement.

Then they changed the topic. Ruan Shuyan asked about some things that happened on the road, and Ruan Mingcheng selected some of them to talk about. Occasionally, he mentioned something interesting, which made Bai smile.

Not long after, Bai was called away by the steward.

After confirming that her figure had disappeared, Ruan Shuyan turned around and asked, "Did my brother have any contact with the Lin family?"

The Lin family is Princess Duan’s maiden family.

Ruan Mingcheng shook his head: "No, I'm looking for another one."

"Another family? Is there any family in Jiangnan that can compare with the Lin family?"

Ruan Shuyan thought about it carefully and was sure that there was no family in Jiangnan that could compare with the Lin family.

Ruan Mingcheng smiled slightly: "The Lin family got their start by selling salt, and because of this, they gained a reputation in Jiangnan. But our goal is not salt, so I found the Zhao family who are in the rice business."

Ruan Shuyan frowned slightly: "Brother, what you said makes sense, but the Lin family is the local boss in the Jiangnan area after all. If they are unhappy about this and try to stop it, can the Zhao family stop it?"

"Sister, you are worrying too much. As long as it does not involve the salt trade, the Lin family will not take action."

Is it true?

Ruan Shuyan was worried, but she didn't say it out loud. She had promised Princess Duan that she would visit Prince Duan's mansion when her brother returned.

I'm afraid this matter will have to be postponed a little.

Putting aside her thoughts, Ruan Shuyan asked about Huo Xiao's location.

"He went to the north, saying that both sides should be captured at the same time."

"I see."

Ruan Shuyan curved her eyebrows and chatted for a while, then she urged Ruan Mingcheng to go to rest.

"I'm bringing my husband over for dinner tonight, so I have to go back to the Xie family now."

"it is good."

That evening, Ruan Shuyan and Xie Yuchun rushed to Ruan's house again.

Bai looked at the two of them, and the curve of her mouth could hardly be suppressed: "Quickly sit down, serve the food, we are all family, so let's not talk about those rules."

Ruan Shuyan smiled and nodded, then sat down with Bai.

Xie Yuchun and Ruan Mingcheng looked at each other and raised their glasses: "Brother, I toast to you."

Ruan Mingcheng raised his glass in response, and after a moment, the two began chatting about things in the capital.

Ruan Shuyan watched for a moment, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, she asked about the family business.

"By the way, isn't Daddy back yet?"

"Not yet, but a letter came back two days ago saying that everything was going well."

Bai's words put Ruan Shuyan at ease.

After dinner, the two stayed at Ruan's house.

Xie family.

Madam Xie looked at the list in her hand and her face turned cold.

"Second brother, is this how you draw up a menu? This is my birthday, and I'm going to invite a lot of people. The dishes here are too embarrassing for my Xie family!"

With a "bang", the menu was thrown to the ground, revealing half of which were common vegetarian dishes.

Chen Yuntang pursed his lips slightly, with a look of embarrassment flashing across his face: "Mother, this menu is..."

"You don't need to explain. I'm not satisfied with this menu. I'll redraft it."

After saying this, Chen Yuntang lowered his head and said, "I wonder what kind of dishes you want, mother?"

Madam Xie's eyes immediately became sharp: "This is your business, and you come to ask me?"

Although she was annoyed, she still replied: "I don't require all of it to be precious things, but abalone and sea cucumber are indispensable, right? Half of these dishes are vegetarian, and those who don't know would think they are vegetarian."

Chen Yuntang clenched his fingers: "But mother, the situation at home, I'm afraid..."

Madam Xie stared at her. "Why can't the family even afford abalone and sea cucumber? Chen Yuntang, how do you manage the household? Tell me, have you wasted all the money in the treasury? You..."

"mother!"

A voice suddenly came from outside.

Seeing Xie Yurui appear, Old Madam Xie stopped talking and snorted coldly: "You still remember to come here? Look at the people in your room, what kind of dishes have they made? My Xie family is losing face."

Xie Yurui glanced at Chen Yuntang, then walked forward and picked up the menu on the ground.

"What mother said is true. It's all Yuntang's fault. But you also know that Yuntang and I are not the eldest son or daughter. We are really not good at these things. How about mother teach us? It will also teach us to know the rules to prevent any mistakes in the future."

Madam Xie's refusal was blocked in her mouth, and she looked around.

"Alright, let me teach you this time. Your elder brother is really something. For Ruan Shuyan, he even ignored my birthday! Go, tell Yuchun to pay for all the money for this banquet."

After these words came out, Xie Yurui and Chen Yuntang exchanged glances, and then Xie Yurui said: "Mom, didn't my elder brother say before..."

"I didn't involve Ruan Shuyan. He's my son. Isn't it natural for me to take action? By the way, did I hear that there was no movement from Zhuyuan today?"

Xie Yurui coughed lightly and said, "It is said that the eldest sister-in-law's brother has returned, and the eldest brother has accompanied the eldest sister-in-law to the next door and is living there."

"absurd!"

Old Madam Xie screamed and was almost out of anger. This was her adopted son, her adopted son!

"Send a message over there, tell him I'm feeling...uncomfortable, and ask him to come back!"

After she finished speaking, she fell down, holding her chest.

Ruan family.

Ruan Shuyan and the other person were just about to go to bed when they saw Xie's servants running towards them in a hurry.

"Sir, madam, the old lady has fainted."

what?

Ruan Shuyan and Xie Yuchun stood up at the same time.

After looking at each other, Ruan Shuyan said, "Let's go back, husband."

Xie Yuchun nodded slightly: "I will accompany you again tomorrow."

Ruan Shuyan pursed her lips and said nothing. The two of them changed their clothes and hurried back to Xie's house.