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Chapter 227: The No. 12 Scholar’s Wife ()
Shi Qing spoke modestly, which made Master Situ like her even more.
The Situ family only had a few grandsons but no little girls, so Taifu Situ felt like they had known Shi Qing for a long time at first sight. In addition to the gratitude for saving his life, he wished Shi Qing could be his own granddaughter.
The two chatted and laughed, and soon the dishes were ready in the kitchen. They were famous dishes from Jiangnan, with a sweet taste. There were squirrel mandarin fish, two light side dishes, and bird's nest porridge, all of which were nutritious.
"I don't know how your father has treated you these past two days, but he's usually very reserved, so just ignore him. Good boy, come and try my food. Do you think it suits your taste? This is the famous chef I stole from Jin'er."
Shi Qing felt warm in her heart as she listened to Master Situ's words. She looked at Master Situ gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes.
Upon seeing this, Master Situ hurriedly comforted her, "Good child, don't cry, don't cry. If you are wronged in the future, just come to me and I will take care of it for you!"
Shi Qing nodded vigorously, her heart filled with emotion. She knew that she finally had someone in this world she could rely on.
At this time, an enticing aroma came from the kitchen. It turned out that the dishes were ready. Shi Qing and Situ Taifu came to the table together, ready to taste this sumptuous meal.
Shi Qing picked up a piece of squirrel mandarin fish and put it in his mouth, savoring it carefully. The fish was tender and juicy, with a delicate texture that melted in his mouth.
Coupled with the unique sweetness, it is unforgettable.
"Is it delicious?" asked Master Situ with concern.
Shi Qing nodded repeatedly and praised, "This dish is truly amazing. It's sour, sweet, soft and tasty. It's worthy of being made by a famous chef."
Master Situ nodded with a smile, then pointed to several other dishes and introduced them.
"These two light side dishes were also carefully selected. They are delicious and not greasy. As for this bird's nest porridge, I specifically asked the chef to add some nourishing ingredients. They are good for your body."
Taifu Situ said with a smile that his grandson was usually busy with government affairs, and it was very happy that a little girl appeared to chat with him.
Shi Qing was filled with gratitude. She had never thought she could receive such attentive care. She looked at Master Situ with gratitude, her eyes full of respect.
"Thank you for your concern. These dishes are very delicious." Shi Qing said sincerely.
Taifu Situ smiled with relief. The child was sensible. It was a pity that Minister Fu was blind. His daughter had been missing for many years, and he had not found her bones but had ignored them. It was not something a human being would do.
After saying this, Master Situ laughed helplessly.
Shi Qing smiled slightly and praised quickly.
"Your cooking skills are naturally superb. Thank you for taking me back to the capital to recognize my ancestors."
The Grand Tutor's eyes fell sharply on Shi Qing. Although he was smiling, he could not hide the oppression in his eyes.
"Girl, tell Grandpa Situ that this time you're back in Beijing, you're not just going to recognize your ancestors, right? I think you're going to turn the Fu family upside down."
Shi Qing was surprised. It seemed that Master Situ's perception was truly unique. It was hard not to admire him.
"So, will Grandpa Situ intervene in this matter?"
Taifu Situ shook his head and gently waved the gold-sprinkled folding fan in his hand.
"I won't get involved in the Fu family's affairs. Your father is good at acting. He can fool others, but he can't fool me. Good boy, just go ahead and do it."
Taifu Situ didn't say anything else. He just liked Shi Qing, but he would never interfere too much in her affairs. After all, it was against etiquette.
"Thank you, Grandpa Situ."
Master Situ shook his head and gently waved the gold-sprinkled folding fan in his hand, as if he was mocking those foolish people.
"The Fu family's affairs have nothing to do with me, so I'm too lazy to get involved. Your father is always good at disguising himself and has fooled many people, but he can't fool an old man like me. Child, just do it boldly and don't worry about anything else."
Master Situ didn't say much, because he knew that there were some things that Shi Qing needed to face and solve on his own.
He was particularly fond of Shi Qing, but he also understood that he should not interfere too much in other people's family affairs. After all, this was against etiquette and rules.
Shi Qing nodded gratefully, "Thank you, Grandpa Situ."
Shi Qing thanked the Grand Tutor Situ, and while the two were chatting and laughing, the opera troupe invited by Mingyue also came on stage.
When Taifu Situ learned that it was a troupe from the east of the city, he was a little surprised. After all, this troupe was surprisingly difficult to invite. It seemed that this girl had put in a lot of effort.
I don’t know whether it was an accident or a coincidence, but the first play performed by this troupe was Returning the Pearl to the King.
The story is roughly the same as the original one, but it glorifies the ruthlessness of Minister Fu and the death of the original owner's mother with hatred, but makes the concubine's ending even more miserable.
When the play ended, the actors on the stage murmured in frustration.
"I must seek justice for my deceased mother, ah ah ah ah ah ..."
"Heaven will punish the heartless."
"Mother, I am late. I will seek justice for you!"
The plot on the stage was very moving, but the girl in the audience was in tears.
After the troupe finished the show, they all turned around and left, but the young girl in the hall did not move at all.
A pair of slender fingers handed over a handkerchief, and the man said in a low voice.
"I do watch the girl's acting seriously, but don't take your real emotions into account, or you'll become too absorbed in the play."
These words concealed a lot of profound meaning, but no one, including Situ Jin, revealed it.
Master Situ raised his eyes to glance at Situ Jin and snorted coldly.
"You rarely come to see me on weekdays, but now that I have a beautiful little girl, you come more often."
Situ Jin frowned unhappily, "Grandfather, don't talk nonsense. If you insult the girl's innocence, it will be my fault."
"But just saying, kid, why are you still so competitive?"
Taifu Situ raised his eyebrows, and seeing that Situ Jin was speechless, he was very happy in his heart.
His grandson is even better than his father. He now sits firmly in the position of the head of the civil servants in the court. Even the left prime minister is far inferior to Situ Jin.
Shi Qing took out a handkerchief, wiped the tears from her face, and bowed to Situ Jinying.
"I've met my lord."
Master Situ also noticed something and asked, "Have you seen it?"
Situ Jin explained the whole matter clearly. Taifu Situ seemed to understand what he said and nodded thoughtfully.
So that's how it is! I didn't expect such a coincidence to happen. The smile on Master Situ's face became even brighter. He just said that he was feeling a little unwell and asked Situ Jin to entertain this distinguished guest well.
The play on the stage had already reached its climax, and the audience below was applauding and cheering. Shi Qing slowly withdrew her gaze, her expression indifferent, as if the person who had just been immersed in the opera was not herself.
Situ Jin looked at her thoughtfully. The girl's delicate appearance just now caught his eye. He was keenly aware of it. If she had not been deeply touched, how could she have lost her composure because of a mere play.
Shi Qing felt Situ Jin's scrutiny, but she pretended not to notice. She just fixed her eyes on the stage not far away, watching the performance intently, and no longer showed any abnormality or inappropriate behavior.
Everything that just happened was just a carefully designed performance, the purpose of which was to make Situ Jin pay attention to the problems of the Fu family.
Shi Qing knew that his acting was realistic enough to attract Situ Jin's attention.
She was betting that Situ Jin was an upright official who would be interested in such matters and investigate them in depth.
Zhou Wenqing and Empress Dowager Yuan have an unusual relationship, and this is a secret that must not be made public.
Shi Qing knew that Situ Jin and Concubine Shu knew each other, and the relationship between them must be extraordinary.
Concubine Shu and Empress Dowager Yuan are sworn enemies. If Situ Jin's support and help can be obtained, then dealing with Empress Dowager Yuan will be much easier.
Therefore, she deliberately showed her dissatisfaction with the Fu family in front of Situ Jin, hoping to resonate with him and win his trust.
"Thank you for today, sir."
Shi Qing smiled and thanked Situ Jin, his tone full of gratitude.
Situ Jin smiled slightly and responded.
"Concubine Shu praised your paintings highly. I believe that Bailu Academy will send you an admission notice soon. This is truly a cause for celebration. Congratulations to Miss Fu on getting her wish."
Shi Qing gently picked up the teacup, took a sip and smiled.
“I hope all my wishes will be fulfilled.”
Her smile was mysterious, making people wonder what she really wanted.
Situ Jin didn't say much, but the script on the stage was not enough to attract his interest. Thinking of the Wan family behind Fu Qingning, he quickly came up with an idea.
Shi Qing handed over a piece of peach blossom cake, his eyes shining slightly.
"I wonder if you like cakes, sir. This peach blossom cake is from Tao Ji in Beijing. It tastes pretty good. My mother used to love it."
She seemed to sigh, "Decades have passed in the blink of an eye, but the taste of peach blossom cake remains the same as before."
Situ Jin didn't like sweets, but when he heard the little girl's regretful words, he couldn't help but feel sympathy.
He picked up a piece of cake, and the soft and sweet taste melted in his mouth. It had a very sweet peach fragrance and was not bad.
"Miss Fu has been back in Beijing for two months. I wonder if she has had any contact with her maternal grandparents?"
Shi Qing frowned slightly and looked at him doubtfully. "Ever since the fire when I was a child, I was taken away from the capital and have never had any contact with my grandparents. I wonder how the Wan family is doing now. Could it be..."
Situ Jin coughed lightly and interrupted Shi Qing to prevent her from thinking too much.
“I just heard that the Wan family mainly weaves and embroiders, and is also good at making custom clothes. Their fabrics are soft, high quality and affordable.
There happens to be a business opportunity recently. If Wanjia is interested, we can consider cooperation.
Furthermore, if we can become the royal family's designated supplier, specifically providing the royal family with clothing materials, we can further discuss the price."
Shi Qing was shocked. She didn't expect Situ Jin to give her such an opportunity.
Everyone knows how difficult it is to become an imperial merchant, but once you obtain this status, it means that your family will gain endless wealth and glory.
She looked at Situ Jin with gratitude, knowing that this was a rare opportunity.
If the Wan family can get Situ Jin's recommendation and become an imperial merchant, then from then on, the Wan family will no longer be an ordinary merchant, but an imperial merchant family with a noble status.
Thinking of this, Shi Qing naturally did not refuse Situ Jin's kindness and agreed to this matter.
"I will send a letter to my grandparents. If there is another opportunity, we can discuss this matter in detail."
Situ Jin didn't ask any more questions, just nodded slightly, "Okay, I understand."
When the play on the stage ended, Shi Qing felt a little sleepy. After a whole day of hard work, it was time to go home.
Taifu Situ directly ordered Situ Jin to send Shi Qing back to the Fu family, while he himself went to the opera troupe to continue listening to the opera at leisure.
After the Grand Tutor left, Situ Jin asked his servants to give Shi Qing some ancient books related to embroidery and then sent her back.
Shi Qing did not refuse, but just said thank you, Taifu.
Neither of them spoke along the way. The carriage was very quiet, so quiet that only the sound of the vehicle moving could be heard.
Half an hour later, the carriage stopped outside the Shangshu Mansion, and Situ Jin personally escorted Shi Qing into the mansion.
The doorman recognized Situ Jin's identity and no one stopped him.
He is a favorite of the emperor, and even the master of his family has to respect him. Who would have the time to offend him?
When Shi Qing returned to the mansion, he was confronted with the reprimand from Minister Fu.
"You unfilial daughter, don't you know the curfew in the mansion? Why are you back so late? Did you go out and embarrass yourself?"
It is hard to imagine that this is the Minister Fu who claims to be a kind father after being scolded so harshly.
It was not until Minister Fu realized that there was someone behind Shi Qing that he was stunned with a slightly gloomy face - that person was actually the Right Prime Minister Situ Jin!
How could his foolish daughter have such a connection with the Right Prime Minister? A hint of surprise flashed through Minister Fu's mind.
Although the Right Prime Minister has a reputation for being unlucky in marriage, that is just a rumor. Regardless of whether it is true or not, it would be a great blessing if his unworthy eldest daughter could marry the Right Prime Minister!
"Minister Fu is very polite. My grandfather invited Miss Fu to be his guest today. That's why I came back late. Please don't blame Miss Fu."
After Situ Jin said this, even if Minister Fu had a thousand words to say, he would not say anything at this moment. His unworthy daughter was lucky...
Hearing about her embroidery skills, Concubine Shu in the palace was very satisfied. However, she was so mediocre that she didn't know what kind of trouble she would get into at Bailu Academy.
This is what is bothering Minister Fu, but some ministers in the court envy him for this, which makes Minister Fu feel both amused and annoyed.
But, what exactly does Shi Qing want to do after coming back?
For the identity of the eldest daughter of the Fu family, will she be able to find a good husband in the future?
It was all for her biological mother Wan Baozhu. Thinking of what Shi Qing had said at the beginning, Minister Fu felt a chill down his spine.
But then he thought, no matter how powerful Shi Qing is, what can he do to him? Is he trying to turn the tables?
Just a woman!
In short, he didn't take Shi Qing seriously.
Minister Fu said politely, smiling, "Thank you, Lord Situ. My daughter is naughty and has caused trouble for you."
Shi Qing stood aside, looking at Minister Fu expressionlessly, with a slight hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth.
This man is so hypocritical.
Shi Qing sneered to himself, his eyes as cold as ice.
At this moment, Minister Fu suddenly turned to look at Shi Qing, a look of displeasure on his face.
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