Marry a powerful minister and remain a widow?I’m done with the book-wearing female role!

It gets dark very early in winter, and even before the beginning of Youshi, the lights are already on in the house.

When Jiang Yuzhu returned home, Xie Zhao had not rushed back because he was busy with government affairs.

Manager Xie set up the table as instructed and asked for instructions: "Madam, I have sent someone to deliver the news to Liang'an. Do you think we should wait a little longer?"

Jiang Yuzhu glanced at the sky and refused: "Fifth brother must be tired from running all the way. Let's have dinner early and have a good night's sleep after eating."

Of course, we couldn't wait. The main reason was that Jiang Yuzhu was hungry after working hard all afternoon.

Jiang Yuzhu glanced at Manager Xie, and thinking that she had spent a lot of money recently, she realized with conscience: "Tell me to leave some of the master's favorite dishes in the kitchen. If the master doesn't come back at the end of the year, you can send someone to the Yamen."

Be smart, Xie Zhao is a third-grade official after all, the backbone of the house, and she usually delivers side dishes and snacks. Does she need to explain such trivial matters?

Jiang Yuzhu said a few words and went straight to the living room, leaving behind a shocked Manager Xie.

Manager Xie had heard a little about the recent rumors. If he hadn't been in the mansion, he would have almost believed it!

In the living room, Xie Xuan was sitting across from Shen Zhilan who had arrived.

Shen Zhilan thought that her cousin Xie Zhao would have a chance to have dinner together when he returned home, but she was a little disappointed when she only saw Xie Xuan.

Even if he lives in Xie's house, the chances of seeing his cousin are few and far between.

"Sister-in-law three."

When Jiang Yuzhu entered, Xie Xuan immediately stood up and saluted.

In the book, Xie Xuan is a scholar who doesn't hear anything outside the world, and never pays attention to gossip.

Xie Zhao and Jiang Yuzhu were estranged from each other. Xie Xuan knew little about them and respected Jiang Yuzhu.

When Xie Xuan came to Beijing to take the exam, he was not empty-handed. He transported the most popular fabrics and porcelain from Jiangnan, as well as jewelry made by craftsmen from his clan.

Jiang Yuzhu likes honest children who are obedient and sensible. She returned the favor and said with a smile: "Fifth brother, your third brother is busy with official duties, and he is probably delayed by trivial matters again."

Jing Zhaoyin is only of the third rank, but his position is very important.

On weekdays, he governs the people, tries and decides lawsuits, assesses officials, collects taxes, and other trivial matters. In addition, he also has to be responsible for the defense of the capital together with the Five Cities Military and Horse Division.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Xie Zhaori took care of everything.

Xie Xuan showed admiration and his eyes shone: "The third brother is a rare genius in the clan, and I must look up to the third brother. If I pass the exam and become an official, I will definitely be a good official who benefits the people!"

Jiang Yuzhu tasted it again and again, and it was indeed not too much to put a once-in-a-century genius in the male protagonist.

It's just that you can become a good official if you pass the exam. How easy is it?

I recall that back then, my own father, Jiang Fulu, was just starting out and his slogans were louder than Xie Xuan's. What was the result?When people reach middle age, they join the ranks of corruption early.

In the way of being an official, if the water is clear, there will be no fish, and there are too many twists and turns.

The dishes were all served, and Jiang Yuzhu greeted her warmly: "Fifth brother, you came from the south of the Yangtze River. It's been a tiring journey. After eating, recharge your batteries and rest early."

The dishes are half Beijing style and half Jiangnan style.

Jiang Yuzhu suddenly had a whim and wanted to change the taste. When Xie Xuan saw the dishes, he thought it was prepared specially for him by his third sister-in-law, and was silently moved.

The servants around me are always gossiping about my third sister-in-law, she is such a good person, she is good-looking, considerate and considerate.

During the meal, Jiang Yuzhu asked the maid to pick up food for Xie Xuan from time to time. When she had time, she would have a few words with Shen Zhilan.

Shen Zhilan had something on her mind, and the food was tasteless.

For some reason, she felt like everything was in vain.

Will people who didn't get it in their previous lives really have hope in this life?

The meal lasted until very late, but Xie Zhao still hadn't returned home.

Xie Xuan was very considerate of this third brother. After washing, he stayed in the guest house to read.

Jiang Yuzhu had nothing to do and chatted with the maid. She wanted to prepare hair growth liquid and make hair growth pills, which required a batch of medicinal materials.

"In the initial stage, we only need a dozen kinds of medicinal materials. What if we only find one medicinal material supplier and someone discovers the prescription?"

Although the other party doesn't know the matching ratio, he can always figure it out as long as he spends time.

In order to make money, Jiang Yuzhu had to be more careful and tighten her prescription.

Hong Li thought that his wife had encountered a big problem, but it turned out to be a trivial matter as big as sesame seeds and mung beans: "Madam, there is no need for you to worry about this. Just inform the second young master and everything will be taken care of for you."

After being reminded, Jiang Yuzhu nodded in agreement.

In my previous life, I had to rely on myself for everything. It had become a habit for me to find a solution alone when encountering problems.

After passing through the book, Jiang Yuzhu was surrounded by support and was held in the palm of her hand as a treasure. She was really not used to it.

Outside the door, Hongxiu opened the curtain and came in, looking nervously and saying: "The concierge of the Jiang Mansion came to deliver the news, saying that the lady went out with the second young master."

"It's getting late and there's a curfew in the capital. Why are you still out?"

Jiang Yuzhu had a severe headache and hurriedly changed her clothes.

Mother Chen wanted the mantis to catch the cicada, so Jiang Yuzhu had to protect her second brother by sending an oriole behind.

Hongxiu looked struggling, and after thinking for a moment, she finally told the truth: "The second young master returned home before and after dinner, sneaked into the main courtyard, and stole the madam's rouge and gouache."

"what?"

At this time, Jiang Yuzhu couldn't help being shocked.

Her second brother has a lot of money. If he gives it to the girl he likes, he won't steal it from his mother, right?

Jiang Yuzhu convinced herself and looked slightly relieved: "This is a good thing. Mom knows that the second brother has a sweetheart, so she must be more relieved."

Hongxiu looked strange and said in a tactful tone as much as possible: "That's the problem. The second young master stole the madam's rouge and gouache and used it on himself, and the madam noticed it."

Chen's eyes are rulers and he has a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

On weekdays, the tables, chairs and benches in the room must have fixed positions, and any deviation will be noticed by Chen.

It's not surprising that Jiang Huaiqing was caught stealing things belonging to his mother Chen.

"What does my second brother do with the women's makeup?"

Jiang Yuzhu finally came to his senses and hurriedly got on the carriage to go out.

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The night is getting dark, which is when Changpingfang in the capital is most prosperous.

Changpingfang is a street that never sleeps and is the most mixed-race place in the capital.

Businessmen traveling from north to south often stay here. If they are lucky, some people will take the initiative to strike up a conversation and seek business cooperation with each other.

Around Changpingfang is Liuxiang, the most famous flower street in Beijing.

The Flower Street is called the Flower House. At night, the flower girls wearing only a few inches of stockings stand in the stands on the second floor to solicit business. It is extremely hot.

On the other side of Liuxiang is a small restaurant, which is much quieter in comparison.

Jiang Huaiqing sat in the carriage wearing a dress, observing the movements outside from time to time.

"Jiang Da, can you see clearly enough? Young master, I put on this outfit. If I can't catch Princess Yutan, won't I lose Dafa?"

For the first time in his life, Jiang Huaiqing humiliated himself by dressing up in women's clothing just to chase and intercept Princess Yutan.

On weekdays, when the princess is in the palace, it would be extremely difficult for Jiang Huaiqing to meet her.

Jiang Da's eyes flickered. In fact, he was not sure now: "Second Young Master, it will take more than an hour for you to wash up and change clothes before coming back."

Not long ago, Jiang Da saw Princess Yutan entering the waiter's house, but now he didn't know if anyone was inside.