Golden Branch

In the capital, a small but down-and-out boy from a noble family would not attract anyone's attention.

However, if his ex-wife was the most favored imperial concubine in the harem, and his daughter was Princess Langya, the situation would be different.

"Oops! Something happened!"

"Lord Wang, Lord Wang of Chongrenfang has fallen!"

"House doctor! Go get the house doctor!"

"Quick! Go and report this to my husband! Also, send someone to inform the Princess's Mansion!"

As someone fell to the ground with a bang, the elegant and noble gathering immediately became chaotic and chaotic.

Wei Qian, who came to greet Wang Lin in person, was dumbfounded.

"What's going on? Didn't they say Wang Lin is already well again?"

"I just walked a few steps, and I had servants serving me, so how could I, just -" fall down?

The sudden change left Wei Qian stunned and he had no idea how to deal with it.

He was so stunned that he forgot to control the situation and restrain the servants.

The slaves lost control. In panic, they either screamed, shouted, or ran away.

The scene suddenly became chaotic.

Many guests who came to participate in the conversation were originally scattered in groups of three or two in the huge courtyard.

Hearing the noise, they gathered around.

"What happened? Why is there such chaos?"

"I vaguely heard someone say, 'Something happened? What happened?'"

"Lord Wang? That Lord Wang?"

"The Wang family of Chongrenfang? But they are the 'brother' of the one in the palace?"

Everyone gathered together, pointing and chattering.

Have sharp ears and be more informed, and take the initiative to share what you hear and know with people around you.

The one in the palace?

The most beautiful concubine in the world, Concubine Jiang, who has been favored for ten years?

Her legendary story is the most talked-about classic story among the people.

And as for Wang Lin, although countless people despised his actions, many people secretly envied him.

So what if I offer my wife to please my superior?

During the war-torn years, he not only saved his family, but also continued to enjoy wealth and glory.

Reputation and the like are not that important when compared to tangible benefits.

As long as you don't care, the so-called rumors are just meaningless barking.

Fame, wealth and power sounded mercenary, and this group of scholars who came to participate in the discussion seemed to be full of disdain for everything.

In fact, if they were truly extraordinary and regarded fame and fortune as dirt, they would not come to the Wei family.

Living in seclusion in the deep forest and indulging in the beauty of nature is the true way to be indifferent to fame and fortune and stay away from worldly affairs.

These people basically want it all.

On the surface, he appears to be more noble and aloof than anyone else, but deep down he is actually pursuing fame and fortune and currying favor with the powerful.

"By the way, Brother Zhou, I remember you're also from Yizhou. Do you recognize this Mr. Wang?"

The guests were talking about it, and one of them thought of something and curiously asked a "friend" around him.

Zhou Jiming was wearing a purple round-necked robe, a black soft-footed fu hat, a jade belt around his waist, and purses, jade pendants and other accessories hanging on the jade belt.

With his tall figure and handsome facial features, he looked like a nobleman rather than a peasant from the countryside of Hedong.

In less than two years, Zhou Jiming had achieved a class leap.

He has undergone a complete transformation from the inside out.

He has already been engaged to Princess Kangning, and the wedding ceremony will be held soon after his family arrives in the capital.

Although the marriage has not yet been finalized, everyone in the aristocratic circles of the capital has already known:

The newly rising talent Zhou Jiming is the son-in-law of Princess Pingyi.

Tsk!

One step to the sky!

He was originally a lowly farm slave, but with some talent and good looks, he successfully captured the heart of Princess Kangning, and then -

Just this spring, Princess Pingyi personally recommended Zhou Jiming to the Dali Temple.

A commoner, without a family, who had not passed the imperial examination, was able to become an official appointed by the court.

He started from the fifth rank. Even many children from aristocratic families don’t have such good luck.

"This is the convenience of marrying a good wife." Countless people envy her.

"Hmph, what's there to brag about? She's just a gigolo!" Some people looked at her with disdain mixed with envy.

No matter how others criticize him, Zhou Jiming sticks to his heart——

He just wants to enter the court and hold a high position.

What's wrong with eating soft rice?

In his previous life, he was a man of integrity. In order to show his pride, he gave up the opportunity to get close to a noble lady.

As a result, he wasted decades and lived a life of frustration.

Not to mention bringing honor to his family, he himself is a shameful loser.

Doing it again, he resolutely chose another path——

With the help of my good wife, I will reach the sky!

It was just the jealousy of some envious people, Zhou Jiming didn't care at all.

Not to mention the wealth he already enjoys and the power he holds, if he doesn't marry a good wife, he would not be qualified to enter the Wei family's elegant conversation today.

As for the fact that he would meet "old friends" at various banquets in the capital and be talked about by gossipers, Zhou Jiming was mentally prepared.

His background and his experience are clearly laid out there.

This is a fact that no one can erase, and he will not erase it.

Zhou Jiming is indeed no longer arrogant, but he still persists.

He is open and calm.

This is his greatest charm and the main reason why he can attract Princess Corning.

He was born in a humble family but he did not feel inferior; he borrowed help from his wife but never concealed it.

Zhou Jiming is completely able to be frank about his past experiences:

"Brother Li, remember correctly, I am indeed from Hedong, Yizhou."

"At that time, Wang Langjun was the father of Yizhou, and I was fortunate enough to go to Mr. Shen's home in Shendu to ask for advice."

Zhou Jiming admitted it generously and secretly mentioned his relationship with Princess Langya and Duke Qi as they were half-fellow disciples.

Sure enough, when his colleagues heard Shen Du's name, their eyes suddenly lit up with excitement and envy.

He even forgot his original intention - to deliberately mention the countryside of Yizhou, implying that Zhou Jiming was just a farm slave.

At this moment, there was no more sarcasm, only excitement. He hurriedly asked, "So, Brother Zhou, Princess Langya, and Master Lou are half-fellow disciples?"

Zhou Jiming smiled reservedly, neither nodding nor denying it.

But, the way he looked was a sign of agreement.

"Huh? General Xiao is here too? Isn't he a warrior?"

Someone in the crowd saw Xiao Wuji and murmured in confusion.

"Brother Zheng, you're new to the capital and don't know much about the powerful and influential here. General Xiao is no crude warrior; he comes from the Lanling Xiao family, a first-class noble family."

"Yes! I still remember when Prince Xiao sang 'Fu on Hibiscus' and attracted the admiration of countless scholars and scholars. He was such a talented young man that even the Emperor called him 'My Jade Prince'."

"General Xiao is actually Xiao Yulang?"

"Of course! Besides General Xiao, who else deserves to be called 'Yu Lang'?"

"And there's Master Lou! His looks and talents are enough to rival General Xiao's!"

"...You know what, these two are the right-hand men of the Eastern Palace. I heard that when they were in Yizhou, they were working beside the Crown Prince."

"Huh? Yizhou again! Brother Zhou, did you ever meet General Xiao when you were in Yizhou?"

The topic revolved around Xiao Wuzhi who appeared suddenly, and then fell back to Zhou Jiming.

But this time, Zhou Jiming, who was always calm, had a flash of embarrassment in his eyes.

He naturally knew Xiao Wuji.

In a sense, the two of them have a "strange fate" -

His ex-fiancée was engaged to Xiao Wuji.

Zhou Jiming had never imagined that the money-grubbing peasant girl whom he despised could actually win the favor of a talented and handsome young man from a noble family like Xiao Wuji.

Didn’t Xiao Wuji dislike Wang Mian’s background and identity?

Indeed, as Princess Langya became successful, Wang Mian was also granted the title of a county lady.

However, Wang Mian's roots cannot be changed.

She is just a peasant girl, and the whole family depends on her.

Didn't Xiao Wuji worry that if he married Wang Mian, not only would he not get the support of his wife's family, but he would be held back instead?

"Humph! A child of an aristocratic family! He truly has the wherewithal to be so willful!"

Being in the same capital, even if Zhou Jiming did not take the initiative to inquire, he would always hear news about his "old friend".

What? Wang Mian was the princess's study companion and was granted the title of a county lady.

What's going on? Wang Mian and Xiao Wuji are engaged, and a mere farm slave has become the wife of the prince of a marquisate.

Wang Mian had partnered with many powerful people to do business, and his highly profitable industries such as glass workshops and salt were very popular in the capital, making countless powerful people jealous and tempted, but they did not dare to act recklessly.

Even Zhou Jiming's wife, Princess Kangning, coveted the glass business and wanted to join in but was unable to do so.

Whenever Zhou Jiming heard Princess Kangning's complaints, all kinds of emotions surged in his heart.

He knew that Wang Mian had a magical hand that could turn stone into gold, but he still didn't expect that after coming to this prosperous capital, Wang Mian would be able to thrive.

"Huh? Another person has arrived! Is that Prince Wang?"

Just as Zhou Jiming was thinking of his ex-fiancée, a graceful and beautiful figure came into everyone's sight.

"That's right! It's Princess Wang. She's Princess Langya's cousin and a close friend. While the princess is away from the capital, Princess Wang will help with all matters related to the princess's residence."

"Oh, yes! The one in trouble is Wang Langjun, he is Princess Langya's husband!"

Everyone was still discussing it enthusiastically.

The discussion moved from one topic to another, and the target also jumped from the original royal granary to the envoys from foreign countries who had already arrived.

"...Maybe another marriage is coming. Speaking of the Great Yu Dynasty, no princess has been sent to a foreign country yet."

……

Wang Mian didn't care about these people's chattering at all. As Princess Langya's close friend and sister, she had to represent the princess when she was not around.

"Uncle! Uncle!"

"What happened to you? You were seriously ill, and it took the princess several months of hard work, day and night, to finally recover."

"The princess was ordered to leave the capital. Before she left, she specifically told me to take good care of you and let you rest in the mansion. Why did you—"

Wang Mian rushed to Wang Lin and cried like a good niece who was worried about her relatives.

She repeatedly emphasized Wang Heng's filial piety and secretly put the blame on the Wei family.

Wang Lin is just a seriously ill patient who has just recovered from a serious illness. Even his own daughter just wants him to rest.

The Wei family was just so good. They just sent an invitation to Wang Lin, but when he came, they didn't even take good care of him!

If something happens to a guest at the host's house, no matter what the truth is, the host cannot escape responsibility!