Things that bring love between children are always the easiest for people to indulge in.
When Fang Ru left the study with a mood that was half happy and half worried, Zhao Junchen still stared at the direction Fang Ru left, unable to return to his senses for a long time, with a knowing smile on his lips.
Since coming to this era, Zhao Junchen has done a lot of things, some big and some small, some good and some bad. But basically all of these things were caused by Zhao Junchen being forced by the situation, and most of what he did was not out of his heart.
Heart.
But now, he has finally done something he wanted to do. He doesn't need to care about the impact of the situation or the changes in pros and cons. The joy in Zhao Junchen's heart is actually not much worse than that of Fang Ru.
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After a while, Xu Qingyan and Chu Jiayi returned to the study. Among them, Xu Qingyan still had an incredible expression on his face.
Just now, when Fang Ru walked out of the study, she smiled and nodded at Xu Qingyan, acting quite polite and kind - this was something that had never happened since Fang Ru entered the Zhao Mansion!
On the other side, although Chu Jiayi remained calm, she was also puzzled. The mutual hostility between Xu Qingyan and Fang Ru was well known to everyone in the Zhao family. Fang Ru's attitude just now made even her feel strange.
Therefore, as soon as he entered the study, Xu Qingyan couldn't wait to ask: "Master, what did you and that Fang Ru say just now? I think she looks really weird."
Xu Qingyan's inquiry revived Zhao Junchen's mind.
Turning to look at Xu Qingyan, Zhao Junchen asked with a smile: "Why is it weird?"
Xu Qingyan didn't know how to answer. After thinking for a moment, he said: "When she left just now, she actually nodded to me and said hello. Master, you know that if she saw me in the past, it would be good if she didn't sneer. Today
how……"
Zhao Junchen was in a good mood, so he couldn't help but smile and joke: "Oh? You mean, Qingyan, you are a little flattered by Fang Ru being so aggressive and treating you better?"
Other people in the Zhao Mansion will respect Zhao Junchen, because Zhao Junchen is the master here and decides everything for them. Even Fang Ru served Zhao Junchen carefully after seeing him, thinking twice before acting.
But Xu Qingyan and Zhao Junchen grew up playing together, and his father was Zhao Junchen's benefactor and mentor. They have always been inseparable over the years. They are called master and servant but are actually brothers. When there are no outsiders, they will never be together.
Zhao Junchen is too polite.
Therefore, after hearing Zhao Junchen's joke, Xu Qingyan's eyes widened and he shouted loudly: "Am I flattered by Fang Ru!? Young master, you look down on me too much, right? Although Fang Ru is favored by you, young master, but...
After all, she is just a mere concubine in the mansion. If I can look at her twice, it is just for your sake, young master. How can I be flattered by her!?"
As he said that, Xu Qingyan shook his head repeatedly.
Zhao Junchen also smiled and shook his head, and said: "Qingyan, I have decided to make her a concubine. I told her about it just now, so she is in a particularly good mood now. I am afraid that no matter who she sees,
You don’t have to be surprised if you are greeted with a smile.”
However, as Zhao Junchen expected, after hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, Xu Qingyan was shocked. He was stunned at first, and then strongly opposed!
"Concubine!? Master, you want to make her a concubine!? How is this possible!?" Xu Qingyan shouted: "Who doesn't know Fang Ru's background!? Master, you are not married yet, if you propose her as a concubine, wouldn't it be wrong?
Do you want the world to laugh at this!? Master, this is absolutely not possible. If you want her to become half the mistress of our Zhao Mansion, I, Xu Qingyan, will not recognize her first if others don’t tell you!"
Fierce words and decisive attitude.
Hearing what Xu Qingyan said, Zhao Junchen was not angry either.
Zhao Junchen knew the relationship between Xu Qingyan and Fang Ru best. The two people disliked each other. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they regarded each other as enemies.
In the past, Xu Qingyan was Zhao Junchen's close confidant, and Fang Ru was the favored concubine of the mansion. The two had equal status, and neither could overpower the other. It was better to say something.
If Fang Ru became Zhao Junchen's concubine and became half the mistress of the house, her status would completely surpass Xu Qingyan's, and Xu Qingyan would naturally be unwilling to do so.
What's more, Xu Qingyan also considered Zhao Junchen. With Fang Ru's background, once she became the side chamber of the Zhao family, it would indeed cause an uproar.
But although Zhao Junchen understood, he did not agree with Xu Qingyan's statement. He just asked: "Qingyan, let me ask you, although there are countless friends in my house, besides you, who else is there?"
Is Ru more loyal to me?"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Xu Qingyan couldn't help but be speechless for a moment.
Although he couldn't stand Fang Ru, he had to admit that Fang Ru was indeed devoted to Zhao Junchen.
"But it's just loyalty, why bother..."
Xu Qingyan was still unwilling to give up and planned to continue to refute.
But Zhao Junchen waved his hand and interrupted: "That's enough. Since Fang Ru is loyal to me, I will repay her. I have made up my mind, and this matter is settled."
Seeing Zhao Junchen's firm attitude, Xu Qingyan finally stopped saying anything, but still looked unwilling, and kept muttering something in a low voice. You could faintly hear "it's up to her", "not worthy at all", "low-born" and so on.
words.
Seeing Xu Qingyan's appearance, Zhao Junchen couldn't help laughing and continued to joke: "However, if you are worried that Fang Ru will bully you in every possible way after becoming a side chamber in the house, leaving you unable to resist, then I can reconsider.
,After all, I can’t see you suffer, can I?”
Sure enough, after hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Xu Qingyan stared and retorted loudly: "Would I be afraid that she would bully me? How could she have such ability! Who else in this world can bully me except my father and young master!"
?”
Zhao Junchen laughed and said: "Isn't that right? Then why do you have to worry? As for those rumors, don't worry. With my current reputation in the government and the public, it is just a dead pig that is not afraid of boiling water, so why should I care about these.
"
As a result, although Xu Qingyan was still unwilling to give in, he was finally convinced by Zhao Junchen.
In fact, accepting Fang Ru as a side chamber was just Zhao Junchen's private matter, and Xu Qingyan did not need to be persuaded at all.
But Zhao Junchen regards Xu Qingyan as a family brother. Because it is a private matter, he needs his understanding and support even more.
On the other side, seeing Xu Qingyan being silent and feeling that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Chu Jiayi suddenly smiled and interjected: "Speaking of which, the names for you in our mansion are quite confusing. The team stationed in the mansion
Xichang Fanzi just calls the master 'Factory Supervisor'. I and other ordinary servants call the master 'Master', but Brother Xu calls the master 'Young Master'. Now that the master has a side wife, he can start a family and start a career.
Yes, it’s time for Brother Xu to change his name for Master.”
Chu Jiayi's words easily diverted Xu Qingyan's attention.
Xu Qingyan said stubbornly: "Since I went to Beijing with the young master to take the exam, I have been called him like this, so what's wrong with it? Besides, the young master is not very old, and there are no heirs in the house yet.
Why rush to change? Just call it that, I don't want to change."
Listening to Xu Qingyan and Chu Jiayi chatting about other things, Zhao Junchen smiled slightly and continued to look down at the records from the Ministry of Finance and the West Factory.
Speaking of which, when he went to Beijing to take the exam, Zhao Junchen had no family, no job, and was young. Xu Qingyan could only call Zhao Junchen "young master." But now Zhao Junchen's status is getting higher and higher, and his family fortune is also getting better and better.
As he grew older, it was indeed inappropriate to call Xu Qingyan like this again, but Xu Qingyan was used to being called this way and couldn't change it for a while, and Zhao Junchen didn't care.
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Just as Zhao Junchen was thinking wildly while reviewing the booklet, Xu Qingyan next to him suddenly thought of something and reported to Zhao Junchen: "By the way, young master, news just came from the concierge that there are some refugees who came to Beijing to complain.
I don’t know why, but they are gathering outside our house one after another, as if they want the young master to make the decision for them."
After hearing Xu Qingyan's report, Zhao Junchen was slightly startled, raised his head and asked, "What's going on?"
Xu Qingyan explained: "From the report of the concierge, it seems that the refugees heard from somewhere that 'Yurongfang' was an industry started by you, Master, and on their way to Beijing to complain, 'Yuerongfang' was found in various places.
The branch often opened porridge shacks to help them, so they had a good impression in their hearts and thought that you, the young master, were a good official, so they wanted to ask you, the young master, to make decisions for them."
Zhao Junchen frowned and said: "I am in charge of the Ministry of Finance and Xichang, not the Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple. How can I make decisions for them? What's more, anyone who comes to my house to take a look will see that my mansion is now luxurious.
, you know that I am definitely not an honest official, so how can they have expectations of me?"
Hearing Zhao Junchen's rhetorical question, Xu Qingyan shook his head blankly.
On the other hand, Chu Jiayi had a guess in her mind and said: "As I imagine, these refugees came to Beijing to complain, but were rejected by the Sanfa Division one after another. They were helpless in Beijing, and with the influence of 'Yuerongfang'
Their rescue along the way, as well as the relationship between you and the prince, are well known to everyone, but it may have left some thoughts in their hearts. After all, they have no other choice now."
Zhao Junchen nodded thoughtfully, Chu Jiayi's explanation made sense.
But Zhao Junchen always felt that something was wrong.
Zhao Junchen's current reputation is deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people. If it weren't for someone's strong instigation, how could these refugees believe that a corrupt official like Zhao Junchen would make the decision for them?
But who is instigating these refugees? What are they doing this for?
Therefore, after Zhao Junchen hesitated for a moment, he said: "Qingyan, you immediately send people to drive away all the refugees gathered outside the house. Don't be violent, but you can have a harsh attitude. Then send Qin Wei
Notify Xichang and let the people in Xichang find out what is going on! This incident happened suddenly, I always felt that it would not be so simple!"
Seeing Zhao Junchen's caution, Xu Qingyan did not dare to neglect, nodded in agreement and went to make arrangements.
On the other side, after the previous conversation, Chu Jiayi was finally no longer so cautious in front of Zhao Junchen. After Xu Qingyan left, she hesitated and asked: "Master, you spent a lot of money to provide relief and subsidies to these refugees before.
We have tried our best and even used the money in the government to subsidize the household department. I think you also feel pity for them. However, now that these refugees have come to our house in person, why do you want to drive them away again?"
After Zhao Junchen glanced at Chu Jiayi, he sighed and explained slowly: "Even if you want to do some things, you must first look at the timing and then look at the right or wrong. If the timing is not right, many things will never be done even if they are right.
It can't be done. Now is the critical moment of this crisis, which also involves the prince's reputation in the government and the public. If I rescue those refugees at this time and improve my own reputation, but further tarnish the prince's reputation, Your Majesty...
I’m afraid I’ll have to think too much…”
After hearing Zhao Junchen's explanation, Chu Jiayi nodded thoughtfully.
On the other side, Xu Qingyan had returned and said that the refugees gathered outside the mansion had been driven away by people in the Zhao mansion.
After hearing Xu Qingyan's report, Zhao Junchen no longer cared and continued to deal with the folds on the table. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)