Chapter 226
From time to time travel to this era, Wen Xia has never looked down on the wisdom of people in this era.
But I have to say that no matter whether it was the small towns, the mansions they lived in now, or even the other mansions that Wenxia had been to in the past few years, whether in terms of buildings or prosperity, there was no way to compare with the era she had lived in before.
However, after Wenxia arrived in the capital, she realized that her previous thoughts were a bit narrow-minded.
When they entered the city, they were not investigated too much because of Qin Shenxing's guidance.
When he entered the capital, Wen Xia found that the capital was a little different from what he imagined.
Although the buildings in the capital are not new, they have a historical charm. Moreover, it is probably because the generals of the rebel army did not destroy them on a large scale after they invaded the capital. The buildings in the entire capital were well preserved.
The most important thing is that when the rebels fought to the capital, some backbone generals in the former court had almost all died in various previous battles. The rest of the court could be said to be some of the corrupt officials who advocated peace and wanted to survive.
Therefore, there was no need for the rebels to attack the capital. These officials in the court took the initiative to open the city gate and surrender.
It is precisely because of this that the people in the capital, although they knew that the emperor of the court had changed, did not have any deep feelings.
After all, the emperor and the like are too far away from their birth.
As long as the rebels attacked in, they did not mind who the emperor was, they would not care about who the emperor was. After all, no matter who was sitting in that position, they would live the same life.
Even, because the rebels were like them, they were people living at the bottom and had a good reputation outside. Therefore, compared to the original court, they hoped that the rebels would lead them.
Therefore, after Gu Qiushu and his friends entered the capital, they saw that the people in the capital were not as anxious as the people in the kingdom, but instead, they were like they did before. Not only were the shops on both sides of the street doing business as usual, but there were even many people who were freely setting up stalls on both sides of the street.
The atmosphere in the entire capital is very good, noisy and looks very prosperous.
Wen Xia, who was sitting in the carriage, opened the curtains of the carriage in a corner since entering the city and observed the situation on the street.
After seeing the prosperity of the capital, Wen Xia's original thoughts became even stronger.
She wants to open her beauty salon with the capital as the core to every corner of the country.
Soon, the car came outside Qin Shenxing's mansion. Qin Shenxing directly helped Wen Yulan and Qin Erzhu get off the carriage.
The two of them stood outside Qin Shenxing's mansion, looking at the tall gate of the mansion, and the plaque of the Yiwu Hou Mansion hanging high on the gate. Even though they had been mentally prepared, they couldn't help but turn red.
This time, I was excited!
Not only them, but even Qin Jinyan, who followed behind them, jumped out of the carriage, was a little surprised when he saw this mansion.
However, after surprise and envy, the eyes in his eyes immediately became firm.
After spending so long with Qin Jinyan, Wen Xia thought she knew him a little. Seeing his expression, you could probably guess that this kid must have been inspired by Qin Shenxing's mansion, and was ready to go further on the imperial examination.
Before Qin Shenxing went to pick them up, he had already arranged the courtyards of several of them.
Although Qin Shenxing was the legitimate Marquis of Yiwu, he directly distributed the main courtyard of the Marquis' Mansion to the old couple Qin Erzhu. He lived in a courtyard closest to the study.
In addition to him, Qin Jinyan is already over teenage years old this year. In this era, he can no longer be considered a child. Therefore, he was also arranged by Qin Shenxing in the front yard.
Considering that Qin Jinyan is studying now, although the courtyard arranged for him by Qin Shenxing is not particularly large, the location is very good.
Although this courtyard is not far from the main courtyard or the study room, it is not far from the distance. However, because there is a small ornamental bamboo forest around it, it looks very quiet, which is very suitable for Qin Jinyan's usual study.
As for Wen Xia, of course she was arranged in the backyard.
Because Qin Shenxing did not get married, and he didn't even have a concubine. Therefore, she lived alone in the backyard of the Marquis' Mansion.
Originally, Qin Shenxing arranged for Wen Xia that the best courtyard in the backyard. However, Wen Xia was not prepared to give up his career, so he would naturally go out a lot. Therefore, Wen Xia directly chose a courtyard close to the back door.
Although this courtyard is a little far from the front yard, Wen Xia usually has a very convenient entry and exit. Moreover, this courtyard can be said to be far away from the main courtyard, no matter how big or the surrounding environment is, there is nothing to be picky about. Anyway, Wen Xia himself is very satisfied with this courtyard.
Although the carriage they took when they came to the capital was very comfortable, they did not stay at their own home on the road. After all, they had bumpy days along the way, and even Wen Xia, who had very good physical fitness, felt a little tired, let alone other people in the Qin family.
So, on the first night after entering the capital, the Qin family simply had supper together and went back to their yard to rest.
Wen Xia did not have the habit of recognizing the bed, and she woke up early the next morning.
After waking up, Wen Xia was not in a hurry. After strolling in the yard for a while, she slowly walked towards the distance.
She had a very good grasp of time. When she came here, Qin Qin Erzhu and Wen Yulan had just gotten up and were about to have breakfast.
After Wen Xia had breakfast with the old couple, she said to Wen Yulan: "Mom, I'm going to go out for a walk later. Do you want to go out with me?"
The bondage of women in this era is not as heavy as that of the previous dynasties. Although the ladies and wives of wealthy families rarely stroll outside, most of them wear veils or hats even when they go out.
However, for civilian women, as long as they can ensure their safety, no one will care about them doing small business on the street.
Before, when Wen Yulan was in the Fucheng City, she often went to Wenxia’s beauty salon to help. She didn’t think it was a big deal when going out for a walk.
So, after Wen Xia asked, Wen Yulan was indeed moved.
However, the past few days of travel have made her feel a little tired. After hesitating for a while, she shook her head at Wen Xia, "I'm fine, I still feel uncomfortable everywhere on my body now, so I won't go out to join in the fun with you. If you want to go out for a walk, go out to take a look. Just so, you have made the city familiar. When I recover, you can take me out for a look."
Wen Xia was not surprised by Wen Yulan's words. So, she just nodded, "Mom, I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely go around the capital clearly."
Hearing Wen Xia's words, Wen Yulan couldn't help laughing.
When Wen Xia and Wen Yulan were talking before, Qin Erzhu had been sitting next to him, watching them not speak. However, the brows on their faces became tighter and tighter.
After the two of them finished speaking, Qin Erzhu glanced at Wen Xia, thought for a while, and said to her: "Xia Niang, you just arrived in the capital yesterday, don't you have to rest at home for a few days before going out?"
"No, I'll have a rest!"
Hearing Wen Xia's answer without hesitation, the expression on Qin Erzhu's face became even more serious, "Xia Niang, you have always been a smart child, then you should understand what I mean.
I'm not saying that you won't let you go out for a walk, but I think you shouldn't go out for a walk now. You know more about our family's situation than me. You should also know that if your brother takes our family over, there must be many people paying attention to our family's situation.
We just arrived at the capital yesterday, and you are wandering around in the capital today. What will these people in the capital miss you? What will you think of our family?"
Hearing Qin Erzhu's words, Wen Xia also frowned, "I don't think there is anything wrong with me going out for a walk today, nor do I think there is anything shameful about this."
Qin Erzhu's face became even more serious. He even ignored Wen Yulan sitting next to him and said directly to Wen Xia:
"You want to go out for a walk, of course there is no problem. Although I don't know how much money your brother can get in a year, it depends on his big yard. It should be no problem to support our family.
If you want to go out for a casual stroll today, or even spend some money to buy things, I wouldn't reject you. But to be honest with me, do you want to find a shop and continue to do business when you go out today?"
Wen Xia did not want to lie about Qin Erzhu's problem. Or in this era, most of the things that young girls like her who have not yet married can't hide from their elders.
So, Wen Xia nodded very happily, "Yes, I still want to continue doing my business. Although you did not participate in the business before, you should also know that this business is very profitable and I don't want to give up.
Of course, you can rest assured. Although I mean to buy a shop, I just arrived in the capital yesterday and didn’t know what’s going on here. Unless I’m lucky enough to meet a suitable one, I shouldn’t buy a shop in a short time.”
Hearing Wen Xia’s explanation, Qin Erzhu did not nod, and even the expression on his face was still very serious.
He looked at Wen Xia, thought for a while, and slowed down his voice and said to her: "Xia Niang, I know you are a good child. I also know that your beauty salon business is very profitable.
But Xia Niang, when you were doing business, it was because our family was forced to go out and show up in public. Now, with your brother in front of us, our family’s conditions are pretty good, and you don’t need to go out any longer.
Our family has been sorry for you all these years. You can say that you are supporting your family. You are in your twenties now, so you can’t stay at home all the time. You have to find a good family to marry.
Every day, if you show up outside, who will want a wife like you who rarely stays at home?
I want me to tell you that although you used to do business in the city, the capital city is so far away from the city. The things you did before should not be spread to the capital city.
You stay at home. After a while, the time is right, let your brother introduce you to a suitable good guy to marry. Isn’t this much better than working all day long and smiling in a beauty salon when you have nothing to do?"
The more Qin Erzhu said, the ugly the Wen Xia's face became.
From the very beginning, Wen Xia knew that although Qin Erzhu loved his children, he seemed to treat the children equally. It can be said that he was a traditional honest man.
This can be seen from the fact that Wen Yulan was being trained in her in-laws' house and Qin Erzhu wanted to split up, but the old couple of Qin's family suppressed her with filial piety. After he woke up, this can be seen from the words he said to Wen Xia.
Wen Xia admitted that Qin Erzhu was very good to her son and her.
However, Wen Xia could not agree with many of his views.
"Dad, why do you think that the future you have drawn to me is what I need? What I want?
My mother and Erzhu both knew that I had told them before. If I couldn’t meet someone right, I would rather not get married in my life. Anyway, the silver I earned would not starve to death, and it would be enough to pay the fine.
So, it’s my business that I want to open a beauty salon. First, I won’t borrow my uncle’s silver. So, you don’t have to be afraid that I will lose money, you won’t get the silver.
Second, I will have more time to adjust my status in the future.
I don't think I have to start a family. So, I don't mind what others say about me. No matter how sour they are, I am very satisfied with my life and don't want to change for the time being."
Hearing Wen Xia's words, Qin Erzhu suddenly widened his eyes, "What? You don't want to get married anymore? How can this be? You are already in your twenties today and are not a child anymore. How can you say such words?"
"Why can't it? You said that I am now in my twenties. I get married at this age, either I just fill in a house or the man has some problems, so I haven't married yet.
I can't accept both of these situations. So, I'm not going to get married until I find the right person."
Wen Xia didn't hide it, and she directly expressed her thoughts.
After hearing Wen Xia's words, Qin Erzhu was still very angry even though he knew what she said was reasonable.
Chapter completed!