From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

"In the end, Yan Chixia killed the Black Mountain Old Demon, and Ning Caichen found Nie Xiaoqian's remains, buried them, and helped her reincarnate."

After telling the story, Zhou Yuan picked up the tea and drank it. When he looked up, he saw the two girls leaning against each other, with tears in their eyes and sad expressions.

This kind of sad love legend is really lethal to young girls who are just beginning to fall in love.

Of course, this is also due to Zhou Yuan's vivid storytelling skills.

"So... they still can't be together."

"Separated by Yin and Yang is actually their best ending."

The two girls obviously haven't come out of the story yet. They hold the silk scarf to cover their faces, and their little faces are a little pale.

Until seeing the teacup in Zhou Yuan's hand, one of the girls exclaimed: "Ah, Mr. Zhou, you... how can you use my cup."

Zhou Yuan put down the teacup and laughed dryly: "It's okay, I don't mind."

It's obviously someone who minds! This person is really rude.

The little girl pouted and said, "Mr. Zhou, you are sister Jianjia's husband. You can't act like this in the future. This will damage Jianjia's reputation."

The other girl, who was a little older, also nodded and said, "Yes, a woman's reputation is very important. What will happen to sister Jianjia if it gets out?"

Zhou Yuan nodded and said, "I believe you two sisters won't tell anyone, right? Besides, I have many more stories."

The two girls looked at each other, their eyes full of curiosity.

There are many more stories... I really want to hear them...

At this entanglement, the carriage stopped, which relieved the embarrassment.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "I haven't asked you two sisters for your names yet."

"Don't ask, get off the car."

The two girls spoke at the same time, and then couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh.

So, Zhao Jianjia, who had just returned to the doorstep, heard the movement behind her and looked back.

She saw incredulously that Zhou Yuan got out of the carriage of his two besties and said goodbye warmly.

"Goodbye, sister Ruan Zhi, goodbye, sister Ning Yue."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Come to the mansion to play next time, I will tell you the story of the Legend of the White Snake."

Amidst laughter and joy, the carriage sped away.

Zhou Yuan watched them leave, then slowly turned back and looked at Zhao Jianjia with a look of astonishment.

"Hmm? Jianjia, what are you doing here?"

Zhou Yuan walked over like nothing happened, touched his stomach and said, "It's time to eat."

Zhao Jianjia's pretty face was full of curiosity: "You...how did you get off Ruan Zhi's car?"

Zhou Yuan said, "You didn't wait for me, so I had to take their car."

This logic was quite normal, so Zhao Jianjia nodded subconsciously, and then said, "No, I mean, you two are alone in the same room, this is too..."

Zhou Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Are you jealous?"

"No!"

Zhao Jianjia hurriedly said, "How could I be jealous of you? I'm just curious."

Zhou Yuan said, "I guess you won't be jealous either. After all, you mentioned the third article of the agreement, and you can find someone you like."

Zhao Jianjia's nose was inexplicably sour, and she wanted to refute, but she couldn't find a reason.

"They won't fancy you."

She could only say this to relieve her anger, snorted heavily, and turned to go into the mansion.

Zhou Yuan saw through her and couldn't help but laugh. He also shook his head and followed her in.

At the dinner table, the father-in-law was obviously in a good mood.

"Madam, you don't know that Yuan'er was calm and composed in the court, quite like a Confucian scholar."

"The final strategy for solving the case was even more amazing. The assistant prime minister has already registered the case for future reference."

Zhao Jianjia felt uncomfortable before her mother-in-law Chen spoke.

She snorted softly, "What's so great about that? In the end, you still have to ask me for money."

She felt aggrieved when she thought of this, but she couldn't say anything.

Chen was a virtuous and kind woman. After hearing this, she said, "Is Yuan'er in such a difficult situation? Come with me after dinner and I'll give you fifty taels of silver."

"Mother!"

Zhao Jianjia felt uncomfortable and said quickly, "He doesn't need so much silver. What if he uses it to fool around?"

Chen frowned and said, "Jianjia, what you said is unreasonable. Yuan'er is a scholar. He has his own expenses when he interacts with scholars."

"As a wife, you should support him. How can you say sarcastic words like an outsider?"

Zhao Cheng also frowned and said, "Jianjia, you have always been knowledgeable, virtuous and calm. Why are you so impetuous recently?"

Hearing this, Zhao Jianjia was also slightly stunned.

Yes, I was originally very quiet, but why do I always get angry when facing Zhou Yuan?

It's obvious that this person is too irritating,After studying for so many years, he doesn't have the elegance of a scholar.

Why should I bother with such a person?

She took a few deep breaths, adjusted her mood, and then talked about the business: "Father, Yunzhou Poetry Society will go to the Yunjiang River bank for an outing at the end of the month to promote unity within the society, absorb new members, and create new poems."

"But we haven't found the funds yet. Can you sponsor 200 taels of silver?"

This sentence made Zhao Cheng frown immediately, and he said in a deep voice: "No gentry and merchants donated this time?"

Zhao Jianjia sighed: "Alas, I don't know why, the gentry and merchants in the past don't want to see us anymore."

"Puff!"

Zhou Yuan couldn't help laughing.

"What are you laughing at!"

Zhao Jianjia immediately lost his temper.

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said: "Nothing, go on."

In fact, merchants are often willing to support such activities of literati and scholars, after all, they can get in touch with higher classes through them.

But after sponsoring several times, if there is no return, people will certainly not be the scapegoat again.

Zhao Cheng said: "You need to find a way to get these two hundred taels of silver."

"As a prefect of a state, I sponsor scholars to go on an outing. It is suspected of cultivation and is not appropriate."

Zhao Jianjia blinked and said: "Then I am short of pocket money, father can..."

Zhao Cheng interrupted directly: "You can invest, I don't object to your normal spending, but the monthly allowance will not increase, otherwise it will change its nature."

Zhao Jianjia opened his mouth, but did not dare to say more, and was dejected for a while.

Thinking about what happened during this period, every single thing is worrying.

She was like an eggplant hit by frost. She took a few bites of vegetables and said softly, "Father and mother, I'm full."

Chen smiled slightly and said, "Are you in a bad mood? How about mother give you two hundred taels?"

Zhao Jianjia was immediately delighted and said quickly, "Thank you mother, you are still good to me."

"No."

Zhao Cheng said solemnly, "Your mother giving money is no different from me. Don't think about it anymore. Go and raise money yourself."

"In addition, you are already a wife, and many similar activities should be gradually stopped. "

Zhao Jianjia's eyes were red with grievance, but she could only bow her head and say, "Yes, father."

Zhou Yuan saw that she was in a bad mood, and he was moved with sympathy. He smiled and said, "Jianjia, I have a way to get two hundred taels of silver. Do you want to listen?"

"No, no."

Zhao Jianjia seemed to have found an emotional outlet, and said loudly, "You even asked me for twenty taels, and you still said two hundred taels. It's obvious that you are deliberately irritating me."

At the end, her voice was a little choked.

After all, she is still a little girl. In the future, she is just a college student.

Zhou Yuan held her little hand and whispered, "Okay, it's not worth it to be sad for such a small amount of silver. Leave this matter to me and send it to you within two days."

Zhao Jianjia was a little surprised, but still shook her head and said, "No need."

This little girl is still angry, it seems that she has to give her a way out.

Zhou Yuan whispered, "Just consider it as my repayment of your favor in the afternoon. After all, you helped me at that time, right?"

Zhao Jianjia raised her head, looked at him coquettishly, and said, "Really?"

Zhou Yuan said, "I promise!"

Zhao Jianjia's mouth curled up and nodded, "Okay, I'll give you a chance to repay me."

At this point, she realized that her hand was still being pinched. She wanted to pull it away but had no strength. Unfortunately, her father and mother were beside her, and she couldn't speak directly.

For two hundred taels of silver, I, Zhao Jianjia, will tolerate you once.

Damn it! Why are you touching the back of my hand!

Zhao Jianjia's face slowly turned red.

But Zhou Yuan didn't take advantage on purpose. He was so happy that he could go to the brothel under the guise of raising money.

It was called: soliciting sponsorship and advertising.

In fact: If you come to this world, you must visit a brothel.

The night view of Qinhuai has been longed for by men since ancient times.