Chapter 583 How to skillfully hide a beauty in a golden house [Please vote for me!]
Ouyang Rong touched his chin.
After all, it was my first time to "hide the beauty in a golden house", so I was a bit unskilled.
Today I almost got hit by the "cheap brother-in-law" Wang Caozhi.
Although it was also due to Yuan Huaimin's heartless big mouth, some of the problems were still exposed.
For example, in terms of employment, it still needs to be optimized.
For example, now we introduce Pei Shisanniang, who is also a merchant, and look at the anxious reactions of Wang Caozhi and others below, and he immediately realizes that this is a good means of checks and balances.
This does not mean that Wang Caozhi and other grain merchants were not of the same mind as Ouyang Rong.
Not really.
Rather, it means that the people under his command cannot be allowed to completely unite, otherwise sometimes, the interest demands of their small group will in turn hold him hostage and affect him.
Wang Caozhi always liked to call him brother-in-law, regardless of Ouyang Rong's likes and dislikes. Anyway, Wang Caozhi used this to get closer to him and regard himself as a direct descendant.
Among them, the initial connection of interests between the two was Xie Lingjiang, or the Xie family of Chen County.
Wang Caozhi looked playful and smiling on the surface, but Ouyang Rong could see that he was actually very high-spirited.
The reason why he was convinced of him and pledged to join his team in advance was because Ouyang Rong had really done a good job all the way from Longcheng, which convinced him.
It was also because Ouyang Rong was Xie Xun's favorite disciple and also the senior brother of Xie Lingjiang. Later, when he arrived in Xunyang City, he also received a high-profile endorsement from the Xie family in Chen County - the designated son-in-law of the Xie family.
This is a golden sign besides outstanding personal ability.
As a descendant of the Wang family, Wang Caozhi is convinced by this, and only a humble scholar who can marry the noble daughter of the Xie family can make a descendant of a noble family like him sincerely convinced.
At the same time, the other big businessmen behind him who participated in Zheyi Canal and Xunyang Grottoes were more or less the same.
Either it was not headed by Wang Caozhi, or it was not a good relationship with the Chen Jun Xie family, or it was simply the Chen Jun Xie family's white glove business. When the Xunyang Grottoes were first launched and funds were raised, they would have invested in it early.
If we want to make a metaphor, in short, junior sister Xie Lingjiang, mentor Xie Xun, and Xie Xue'e, who represents the direct lineage of the Xie family in Chen County, were Ouyang Rong's original stocks at the beginning of his business!
In the previous life, to put it more fashionably, they were angel investors, and Xie Lingjiang directly brought capital into the group.
Of course, this does not mean that Xie Lingjiang, Xie Xun, and Xie Xue'e can teach Ouyang Rong how to do things or control him.
There is no control over it, and there is no need to do so.
Not to mention Xie Xun, Xie Lingjiang and his daughter, even the nosy Buyao lady Xie Xue'e is well aware of the taboo of this matter. For a strong and independent man like Ouyang Rong, it can be
A little advice, but no teaching.
Moreover, if Ouyang Rong and Xie Xue'e have some differences in direction, Wang Caozhi and others will probably not side with the Xie family in Chen County...
Because he came from Longcheng and accumulated trust through victory after victory, Ouyang Rong's prestige was formed.
However, if it involves matters involving men and women at home.
Someone or something threatens Xie Lingjiang's status in the palace. Wang Caozhi and others must be siding with Xie Lingjiang one-sidedly.
And it’s not just Wang Caozhi and other cooperative merchants under Ouyang Rong.
Including Yan Liulang, Magistrate Diao and other subordinates who followed Longcheng all the way, they all respect and recognize Miss Xie.
The same is true for King Lixian of Xunyang, Prince Li Dalang, and probably Li Guoer. After all, they are half best friends. By the way, there is also aunt Zhen Shuyuan, who is also very satisfied with Xie Lingjiang.
Looking at it this way, I felt numb. Ouyang Rong was surrounded by "junior sister's people".
Of course, Yan Liulang was special. He was also friends with Ouyang Rongyi, his master, and he was an execution tool. He never interfered in the private affairs of the Ming Dynasty.
However, if you look at it all, Xie Lingjiang is definitely a transcendent existence beside Ouyang Rong. He shouts "elder brother, elder brother" every day, but everyone knows that one day the title may become two words.
It's just that Xie Lingjiang admired and respected his senior brother very much and kept his own rules. He did not oppose his senior brother at all and did not interfere with his decisions.
Even every time she was the first to stand up and support.
Including accompanying Ouyang Rong to return to Xunyang City overnight from the southwest front.
It can be said that they are like-minded.
But Xie Lingjiang's influence on Ouyang Rong's men should not be underestimated at all.
It can also be said that the more Xie Lingjiang behaves like a virtuous and helpful wife, the more deeply ingrained his status in the palace is in the eyes of everyone.
I don’t know if my aunt Xie Xue’e helped me...
Last night Ouyang Rong was called away by Rong Zhen, and Xie Xue'e sent Wang Caozhi to follow him. This is an example.
Before returning home last night, Wang Caozhi slapped his chest in front of Ouyang Rong and promised not to talk nonsense about his good brother-in-law and a woman from another family who were suspected of going shopping. But there was no way that this boy would show up again in front of Xie Lingjiang and Xie Xue'e after he returned.
It's another euphemistic explanation.
Moreover, Wang Caozhi helped him hide the matter. It is possible that Wang Caozhi felt that Ouyang Rong really didn't care about Rong Zhen, so he didn't talk too much and intensify the conflict.
But now, if Wang Caozhi had just broken up the embroiderer, then the nature of the matter would be completely different if the model good brother-in-law raised another woman outside and "hidden his beauty in a golden house".
Ouyang Rong was not sure whether he could stop Wang Caozhi's mouth.
The shock and impact caused by this... He is not really worried about the junior sister. After all, the junior sister has known about his child bride for a long time. It is not difficult to reconcile, and he can talk to his aunt and take the embroiderer back as a family member.
First...although it seems that there are still some grudges about what happened when I was a child.
But she was afraid that she would scare away the embroiderer unilaterally, and that would be the end of it. The embroiderer didn't seem to want to see her aunts and others, and she didn't want too many people to know about her.
Even Ouyang Rong had to go around in circles and place her in a quiet courtyard where no one would disturb her, just like raising a scared kitten...
All in all, as a new newcomer, Pei Shisanniang's role became highlighted at this moment.
She was not affected by her friendship with her younger junior sister, and she naturally had no eyes with Wang Caozhi's group of merchants.
This kind of innocent background is exactly what Ouyang Rong needs at this time.
The most important thing is that Pei Shisanniang can only hug his thigh tightly in Xunyang City...
In the luxurious carriage, Ouyang Rong frowned with his eyes lowered in thought.
He rubbed the right side of his face.
At this time, Pei Shisanniang Shi Shiran got on the carriage and asked cautiously:
"Master, why are you frowning? Could it be that shopkeeper Wang said something about me, causing you trouble?"
Her tone was a little low: "It's true that I was obsessed with ghosts at the beginning and helped the emperor to do evil... Shopkeeper Wang doesn't like my body. It's normal."
"That's not the case, Mrs. Pei doesn't need to think too much."
Ouyang Rong raised his eyelids and glanced at Pei Shisanniang, without saying that Wang Caozhi actually wanted to share some experience with him on how to train mature women in depth, but he refused righteously.
Ouyang Rong pondered: "Mrs. Pei did a good job this time."
"Thank you for the compliment, Master. It is a blessing for me to be able to share your worries with you."
Pei Sanniang's eyes were filled with joy.
Ouyang Rong glanced at her and suddenly asked:
"What was the dream you were planning to tell Rong Nu Shi about when you first woke up?"
Pei Sanniang froze, and after a while, she whispered: "Master, I don't dare to think about it anymore, and I almost forgot..."
He calmly uttered one word: "Say."
"Okay." She bowed her head obediently: "I...I dreamed about a blue moon, and I also dreamed about a... a..."
Ouyang Rong leaned forward and narrowed his eyes: "What is it?"
Pei Sanniang raised her head with a serious face: "A figure of incomparable majesty, righteousness, and unparalleled handsomeness."
Ouyang Rong:......
About half a quarter of an hour later, Ouyang Rong jumped out of the carriage.
He waved his hand behind him and sent away Pei Shisanniang who was about to see her off respectfully.
I finally found out about the dream. This beautiful woman didn’t have any concrete evidence. It was just a dream expressing her subconscious. Even if she reported it to Rong Nu Shi, it would be useless. Although it seemed that she was very superstitious about this dream and didn’t believe it.
Suspicious.
Later, Ouyang Rong used both kindness and power, and used Wang Caozhi to beat Pei Shisanniang. The clear sound of wooden fish in his ears proved that there was no second intention.
Ouyang Rongqi gave her a pass and asked her to take charge of Xingzifang from now on. Pei Shisanniang burst into tears of gratitude again and showed her heart-broken loyalty...
"Like His Highness, he likes to dream, right? But...it's quite accurate. He is indeed handsome."
Xiaoxiao complained and walked into the quiet courtyard.
"Long Ling——" The crisp jade sound attracted a lone, slim figure in the courtyard to stand up.
Seeing her quietly basking in the sun in the yard, Ouyang Rong suddenly relaxed.
"Why don't you eat?"
He walked closer, looked at the food box sent by Yan Liulang on the table, and asked in a concerned tone.
Zhao Qingxiu grabbed his hand and lowered her head to write:
[Didn’t Master ask me to cook?]
Ouyang Rong patted his forehead and coughed to make up for it: "Today is an exception. I want you to sleep a little longer. After all, you came back so late last night."
"Ahhh."
Zhao Qingxiu smiled lightly, with a pear dimple on her cheek, and did not write any more. She gently patted away his hand that was touching the food box with her little hand. She carried the food box and went to the kitchen to add firewood and prepare to heat up the dishes.
Ouyang Rong turned around and went out, looking for Pei Shisanniang.
"Is this yard in your name?" he asked.
Pei Shisanniang nodded hurriedly: "Yes. Master, do you want me to turn around..."
"No, let's continue to use your name. If someone outside asks about her, do you know how to answer?" He lowered his eyes and asked, turning away from the body blocking the door of the courtyard.
This time, there was no taboo in letting Pei Shisanniang see Zhao Qingxiu.
Pei Shisanniang was timid and weak. She quickly raised her head and glanced at the small courtyard that she thought was so mysterious before. She immediately saw a virtuous figure busy in the kitchen.
"Just say...this noble lady is a niece of my clan?" she asked tentatively.
Ouyang Rong nodded: "Oh, your niece, so that's it."
Pei Sanniang was stunned and couldn't help but laugh. At this time, Ouyang Rong ignored her and turned to the kitchen, helping Zhao Qingxiu to bring the hot dishes to the open-air stone table one by one.
After smelling the rice, Ouyang Rong pinched a piece of meat with his fingers and threw it into his mouth. However, Zhao Qingxiu slapped his palm away and pushed his back to wash his hands. Ouyang Rong grinned.
The two sat down at the table to eat. Pei Shisanniang stood guard at the door, not looking away at first.
Later, out of the corner of my eye, I couldn't help but glance at the two people who were quietly eating a simple meal not far away.
Especially the eyes he looked at the blindfolded, delicate and mute woman were very complicated, mixed with envy and surprise.
This girl looks blind and pitiful, but she is really blessed. She can have the governor of a state, a bachelor of Xiuwenguan, the rumored guest Tanlang of Prince Xunyang's palace, and the honest man come to eat with her on time at noon, and she can also order him
Serve the dishes and let him wash his hands...
Zhao Qingxiu suddenly stood up, groped forward, and handed Pei Shisanniang, who was in a daze, a bowl of hot white rice.
The beautiful woman at the door was immediately flattered: "Thank you so much, sir."
Zhao Qingxiu pulled down her sleeves, and Pei Shisanniang looked sideways at Ouyang Rong's face, only to find that he was immersed in eating, seemingly ignoring everything.
Pei Shisanniang timidly followed Zhao Qingxiu and sat down at the table, with half her butt on the stool. She sat upright, holding the bowl, and took small bites of the rice. She glanced to the side from the corner of her eyes from time to time.
Ouyang Rong took a bite of food and said without raising his head: "Look at me. Is there something on my face?"
"No, it's just that the kindness of the young master is getting harder and harder to repay." Pei Shisanniang said seriously.
Ouyang Rong didn't even raise his eyebrows: "Why do you repay me? The embroiderer's meal is what she invited you to eat. As a courtesy, you should repay her."
"Yes, yes, yes." During the subsequent meal, Pei Shisanniang frequently squinted her eyes, quietly looking at the pretty girl's eyes covered by a ribbon.
Zhao Qingxiu seemed to feel something, and turned her head to look: "Ah?" She seemed to be confused that she was abnormal.
Just when Ouyang Rong was about to raise his head, Pei Shisanniang immediately praised:
"This emerald hairpin on Miss Xiu Niang's head is so beautiful. Is it a gift from your sweetheart?"
Zhao Qingxiu bent her neck and lowered her head, her little face almost buried in the bowl in her hand, her ears were red.
Ouyang Rong gave her a bite of food and said calmly: "I eat without saying a word."
Pei Sanniang immediately lowered her head to eat.
After lunch, Pei Shisanniang left with great foresight. Ouyang Rong took the initiative to go into the kitchen to wash the dishes, but was kicked out by Zhao Qingxiu.
At the kitchen door, she grabbed his hand and wrote:
[She seems to be extremely afraid of the young master]
"I owe her money. Of course she's afraid that I won't pay it back. Don't be polite to me. You can do whatever you want with her. If you need anything, don't worry, tell her and it will be... put in my account."
Ouyang Rong spoke casually and well-founded.
Zhao Qingxiu nodded subconsciously, and then her face became slightly confused. Why is it the uncle who owes money?
After walking around the yard and finding that nothing happened, Ouyang Rong said hello and left the quiet courtyard...
Prince Xunyang's Mansion, Study Room.
Ouyang Rong found Li Dalang and asked Li Guo'er straight to the point about the dream.
"Amei's dream? I've never heard of her mentioning it, and I've never heard of asking a master to interpret dreams..." Monk Li Dalang Zhang Er was confused.
"Maybe His Highness is joking." Ouyang Rong said calmly, and returned to the Huaiye Lane mansion without asking any more questions.
In the study room of Yinbingzhai, Ouyang Rong took out the relic night pearl again and looked at it carefully. After a while, he walked to the closet and opened the door.
"Hey, if you have anything you want to say to Xiaoxuan, write it down and send it along."
Miaosi turned over and changed into a comfortable position, facing someone with her buttocks, and muttered lazily:
"Write a letter for me, saying that you abused me and asked her to come to my rescue as soon as possible."
"Are you sure you're not picking up a little ancestor?"
"Your ancestor."
"You are indeed quite old."
"You!" Little Mo Jing immediately raised his upper body and regained consciousness.
But with a "bang", someone had already closed the cupboard door and turned around to write a letter.
Ouyang Rong wrote a letter, put a wax seal on it, and sent someone to send it to Shangqing Sect. There are some things... why not ask Xiaoxuan.
She is now a direct disciple of the Shangqing Sect's Ancestral Hall.
In the study, Ouyang Rong continued to pick up the luminous pearl and look at it carefully. The sunlight filtered through the pearl and the light became hazy. He vaguely felt that it looked familiar, but after thinking about it for a while, he still had no clue, and it did not trigger any blessings.
Some things are just like this. When you don't think about it, it will come to you. If you think about it carefully, you will forget it.
"Is it because I'm overthinking it and it's just a dream?"
Ouyang Rong shook his head, temporarily put away the luminous pearls, took out a string of ordinary Buddhist beads from the cabinet, put them on his palm, played with them, and strode out.
Ouyang Rong is planning to go to Xunyang Grottoes in the afternoon, and most of the female officials of the Supervisory Yuan are guarding there.
Deputy Supervisor Song and Rong Nvshi were also sitting next to the Buddha's head, and the Supervisory Office in the city was almost empty.
Therefore, Ouyang Rong had to go over often to take a look and give some advice. As one of the most wanted "anti-thieves", it was important to keep abreast of the progress of his arrest, and he could not be arrested in a daze.
But with the rigid Aunt Song here, every time Ouyang Rong goes there, he has to bring this string of death-saving gadgets given by the pilgrim saint...