Lu Junbi was entrusted by someone and received another code. He had to bite the bullet and said: "I heard before that my friend Wang is not yet married. I wonder if you have ever thought about what kind of wife you want to find?"
Official Lin replied casually: "As the saying goes, marry a virtuous wife and take concubines for sex."
This is a standard answer, and it’s always right to use it to deal with it.
Lu Junbi smiled and said: "Who said that virtuous and beautiful women cannot have both? It's not that there are no virtuous and beautiful women. This is the case with Wang Yuanwai's only daughter."
Lin Tailai recalled his experience last spring, when Mrs. Fan secretly took her into a gathering of celebrities, peeked at the faces of the local ladies, and then left disappointed.
Then, under the influence of alcohol, he pointed at Lu Junbi and said, "You really have the mouth of a matchmaker."
But Lu Junbi stood up and greeted Lin Tailai: "I'm going to change clothes, let's go together!"
Official Lin was wondering, Lu Xiucai wanted to go to the toilet, so why did you drag me along with you? But he also felt like peeing, so he got up and went together.
The commode was placed in a separate small room, located in a remote corner at the back. To get there, you had to pass through a long veranda.
The verandah is against a white wall, and the wall is carved with leaky windows every few steps. Through the leaky windows, you can view the garden on the other side. This is also a common facility in Soviet-style gardens.
Lin Daguan came out first and stood on the veranda waiting. When he was bored, he looked through the leaky window to look at the other side.
However, he discovered that there was a swing set up by the pond not far away, and a girl in a yellow shirt was playing on the swing, being attended by her maid. Her crisp laughter could be heard all the way here.
A closer look at her picturesque features, fair complexion and delicate features reminded Lin Daguan of the feeling of first love.
Lu Junbi also finished his walk, walked over slowly, coughed slightly, and said, "I didn't expect Wang Yuanwai's daughter to come to the park today."
The maid over there suddenly noticed a man peeking and told the girl on the swing.
Then the girl shyly covered half of her face with a round fan, turned around and took small steps to escape from the moon gate.
Lin Daguan was still unfinished, he stretched out his hand and said: "Come and feel it, give me the pen and ink quickly!"
Lu Junbi was about to say that he would send someone to the study in front to get it, and they would wait a while.
But Zhang Wen and Zhang Wu, the guardians on the left and right, immediately took out the pen and ink from their pockets and handed it to Lin Daguan.
Lu Junbi: "."
All I can say is that "Friend Wang" finally looks like a scholar.
Lin Daguanren started writing lyrics directly on the white wall, titled "The Bodhisattva Meets the Wang Girl".
Lu Junbi continued to read and saw that the full sentence was:
"The willows are flying in the east wind. In the double gate of the swing courtyard. Opposite are bathing in red clothes. The mandarin ducks are flying on the pond.
See each other at the end of the flower. I will give you a round fan in surprise. Shyness refers to the mandarin ducks. Flowers will be in pairs every day."
Lin Daguan put away his pen and ink and sighed: "This situation and this situation are worthy of this poem, so it is not a waste."
Lu Xiucai couldn't understand, what does "it's not a waste" mean?
After that, Lin Tailai was invited back to the seat to continue drinking and chatting.
After drinking for three more rounds, Lu Junbi started talking again and said: "Good men have ambitions all over the world. For a man with lofty ambitions like Mr. Wang, it is best not to limit his marriage to his hometown."
With Friend Wang’s foundation, I’m afraid he doesn’t need any other help in Suzhou, so marrying a local Suzhou woman as his wife will not add any benefit.”
Lin Tailai felt the same way, "This makes sense."
In this era, most people married wives from the same hometown, very few married women from other places, and the same province was considered far away.
Of course, transportation conditions are now limited, and most people are not willing to marry their daughters far away and feel the pain of separation.
But marrying a powerful young lady from other places is of course also beneficial, as it can add new support outside the homeland.
But now Lin Tailai feels that it is still too early to say this, because it is not yet clear how far his path to imperial examination fame can develop.
So I don’t know what kind of wife I should match, so I can only take one step at a time.
Seeing that Lin Tailai agreed with his point of view, Lu Junbi felt that this was a good start, and continued:
"With a talent like you, the choice is definitely to be a lady from a noble family, from an official family or from a wealthy family.
But between the two, I still recommend that you choose a wealthy family to get married."
Lin Tailai didn't pay attention at first, but when he heard this, he was quite surprised. He raised his head and asked, "Why is this?"
According to the general view on spouse selection, most people from official families and wealthy families of the same level would choose to marry into an official family, but Lu Xiucai suggested the opposite.
Lu Junbi explained: “First, with the foundation of Mr. Wang, there is no urgent need for the protection of an official family.
Second, officials all have tenures, and no matter how great an official is, there will always be a time when he retires from officialdom. As the saying goes, once the emperor is the emperor, there are only ministers.
In other words, both official positions and connections will expire.
However, wealth never expires and can always be used."
Lin Tailai burst into laughter and performed a move of Lin Style Tai Chi: "Brother Lu is too vulgar. This view is too utilitarian and turns marriage into a business.
When I choose a mate, I pay attention to a person who is in love with each other, and only look at the character and temperament, not the appearance, family background, wealth, etc."
Lu Junbi: "."
Should I believe your lies or not?
At this time, Wang Yuanwai could not help but interject: "There are no outsiders here, why are you so hypocritical?
Wang Sheng, you are still young, so you must not underestimate the help that women can bring. Throughout the ages, many heroes have borrowed the strength of women when they started their careers.
Love, love, these things are very beautiful, but it is best to take the initiative to combine them with real interests, so that they can be more stable.
Even me, a salt merchant, is no exception. If I didn’t have the help of my in-laws, I would have done it."
Lin Tailai seemed to have some insights. After thinking deeply, he suddenly said: "Wang Yuanwai has no shortage of wealth. What is most urgently needed is to gain fame?"
Wang Yuanwai was puzzled. Hasn't the topic of fame been revealed? Why is it mentioned again?
Lin Tailai said as if he had just woken up from a dream: "Wang Yuanwai's insight inspired me, and it reminded me of the fourth point that I didn't mention just now."
Officer Wang was still confused and didn't know how to answer the call.
Lin Tailai continued: "Has Wang Yuanwai ever heard of Ma Xianglan, the first of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling and known as the No. 1 Concubine of the Qinhuai River for 200 years?"
Hearing this name, Wang Yuanwai said with emotion: "In my early years, I traveled along the Yangtze River and often passed by Jinling. How could I not know about Ma Xianglan?"
After observing the situation, Lin Daguan added: "Now that Ma Xianglan has retired, how about I persuade her to come to Yangzhou and make a maid for Wang Yuanwai?"
Wang Yuanwai was surprised and said: "Really? I heard that Ma Xianglan has always wanted to marry Wang Zhideng, the number one celebrity in Suzhou, as his concubine, but Wang Zhideng never agreed."
Lin Daguan said confidently: "Ma Xianglan is a righteous person and is a hero among women. She owes me a favor. As long as I ask, she will definitely agree."
Wang Yuanwai: "."
Damn, it’s a tempting feeling again!
Although Maggie is older, she is still the goddess of her generation and her fame is still there.
When he was just a small salt merchant, he often passed by the Qinhuai River, and Ma Ji, who was surrounded by celebrities, was a goddess that he could not hope to reach.
Later, when I became rich, I also entered Ma Ji's house, but it was just a treat of sitting with me and having a few drinks.
Everyone knows that people like Ma Ji are qualified to pick customers and basically only associate with celebrities in Shilin.
The businessman, who smelled like copper, only went there to have a few glasses of wine with him.
When Wang Yuanwai was recalling the past, he heard Lin Tai say:
"If Ma Ji can move to Yangzhou City - I think Hidden Garden is quite good. Then you can plant more orchids and bamboos.
And Ma Ji knew many scholars. As long as they passed through Yangzhou, a transportation hub, they would all want to visit their old friends.
At that time, won’t Wang Yuanwai be able to take advantage of the opportunity and gain the opportunity to interact with a large number of scholars?”
"When will she come over?" Wang Yuanwai stood up and asked firmly.
The authorities are obsessed, but the spectators are clear. Lu Junbi and Lu Xiucai couldn't help but cover their faces. Today, the old man was completely defeated at his home court.
Forget about career and fame, even if you talk about love, you, a greasy middle-aged man who has experienced many vicissitudes of life, are being killed by young people in your 18s and 19s. Isn’t it embarrassing?
Don't even think about it. In the future, you will be surrounded by people introduced by "Friend Wang", such as Zhang Fengyi, Ma Xianglan and other celebrities. Who has the final say in the Wang family's career in Yangzhou City?
This friend Wang is not only terrifying, he is simply a devil.
Lu Junbi really didn't know what to say. After finishing the meal, he didn't see Wang Yuanwai complete any of his ideas. Instead, "Friend Wang" had almost finished the layout. How embarrassing it was.
Even before anyone else has agreed to be your son-in-law, you, Wang Yuanwai, can't wait to endure all kinds of temptations.
If we continue to negotiate next time, besides kneeling down and handing over my daughter to beg for adoption, Mr. Wang, what qualifications do you have to ask for a price?
I just finished it last night until this morning. This chapter is a fill-in, and I still owe 2 chapters!