I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Wen Shutang started to eat only after Song Zhoubai left. She was actually a little hungry after this trip.

While eating, he carefully thought about the friend Song Zhoubai mentioned. According to his description, this person was not from Qingshui Town, but from Baiping Town, which was hundreds of miles away from Qingshui Town.

Thinking of this, Wen Shutang raised his head and looked at Xiao Yizhuo, wanting to ask about Baiping Town.

When she looked up, she found that Xiao Yizhuo was also looking at her, his pair of unfathomable black eyes staring straight at her, making her subconsciously dazed.

"Why do you look at me like that?"

Xiao Yizhuo blinked: "No, I just suddenly felt that the way you talk about business is a little unique."

Wen Shutang raised her eyebrows. She would just take this as a compliment for now: "Then do you know Baiping Town?"

Xiao Yizhuo restrained the joking expression on his face and frowned slightly: "I have heard something about Baiping Town. Baiping Town is hundreds of miles away from Qingshui Town. There are several post stations on the way. It is not easy to come here."

He lowered his head to hide the dark color in his eyes, and then continued: "The officials of Baiping Town have a close relationship with the ministers in the capital. The tribute money every year is also monopolized by Baiping Town. The largest family that bears the tribute money is the century-old Pei family in Baiping Town. The friend that Mr. Song mentioned should refer to the eldest son of the Pei family, Pei Sheng."

Wen Shutang raised her hands to support her head and looked at Xiao Yizhuo without blinking. She frowned slightly. Pei Sheng? Why does this name sound so familiar? It seems like I have heard it somewhere before.

Suddenly, an idea flashed in her mind, and Wen Shutang recalled her memories of Pei Sheng. She had seen Pei Sheng's name when she was reading this book. He was a thoughtful man, and was very good at doing business. After only five years of taking over the Pei family, he opened shops in the streets and alleys of the capital. The Pei family also became the largest imperial merchant in the capital, and even important officials in the court had to give him some face.

As for why Wen Shutang had such a deep impression of Pei Sheng's name, it was because she was short of money at the time, so when she saw Pei Sheng, a wealthy young master, she also wanted to become a rich man, so she had a special memory of his name.

Wen Shutang touched her nose. She didn't expect that she could meet the big businessman Pei Sheng here.

Xiao Yizhuo poured a glass of water for Xiao Ye who was choking, and then continued, "There are two young masters in the Pei family. It is said that Master Pei is on his deathbed and has recently planned to choose an heir to pass on the position of the head of the family. These two young masters are said to be fighting openly and secretly. The relationship between the two is very tense. Everyone wants to make some achievements quickly to get the position of the head of the family. I guess this young master Pei came to you, probably to use the name of perfume to make some achievements that can be shown off."

Wen Shutang nodded in agreement. She agreed with Xiao Yizhuo's opinion, but she knew that even without the blessing of perfume, Pei Sheng would definitely be able to sit firmly on the position of head of the family.

But now that he has come to her on his own initiative, she might as well go with the flow and do him a favor. If Pei Sheng really becomes successful in the future, he can still help her out.

Wen Shutang's eyes suddenly lit up when he had an idea.

Xiao Yizhuo noticed her expression and slightly raised the corners of his lips. It seemed that this little fox had other ideas again.

He suppressed the smile on his lips and looked up at Wen Shutang: "I will take the children to the town for a walk. Ah Ye should also want to eat candied haws. When you finish talking about things, just go back to the carriage. We will wait for you in the carriage."

Wen Shutang was stunned at first, then raised his eyebrows at him: "Are you so confident that I can be alone with two wealthy young masters?"

Xiao Yizhuo's expression did not change, and he took a bite of the food very elegantly: "Compared to the million-dollar family fortune, I think Madam still cares more about my health."

Wen Shutang choked in his throat and almost choked to death by his own saliva.

How dare this person say anything, even though she really covets Xiao Yizhuo's body.

Wen Shutang poked the rice hard with the chopsticks in his hand, feeling somewhat dissatisfied about being guessed at.

"Okay, I didn't expect you to be such a stuffy person."

"What does 'repressed and shy' mean?" Xiao Yizhuo looked up at her with some confusion when he heard this.

Wen Shutang smiled and tilted his head to look at him: "I just want to praise you."

Xiao Yizhuo nodded: "Okay, then you are even more reserved than me."

Wen Shutang felt as powerless as if he was punching cotton, and it was really uncomfortable to hold his breath and feel the breath was stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down.

She glared angrily at Xiao Yizhuo who was eating slowly. Her eloquence seemed to have lost its effect on Xiao Yizhuo, and she was suffocated by his words every time.

Xiao Wan had already eaten her fill. She sat on a stool and watched her parents getting along with each other. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh secretly.

She hadn't seen her father express so many emotions for a long time. This was good. This made them more like a family. This was the warmth of home. Xiao Wan liked this atmosphere very much. To some extent, this atmosphere made up for the love she had lacked since childhood.

After the three children had finished eating, Xiao Yizhuo took them downstairs, put the silver on the counter and left.

Feng Shu stood in front of the counter and glanced at the backs of Xiao Yizhuo and the three children in confusion, then turned his head to look at Wen Shutang who had dressed up and was ready to discuss business.

This family is really strange. The woman is the one doing business while the man is the one taking care of the children.

He shook his head and took the silver that Xiao Yizhuo had placed on the counter. Forget it, he had no right to interfere in other people's family affairs. He just needed to sort out the accounts of Zhaixing Tower.

Wen Shutang watched Xiao Yizhuo and the children leave Zhaixing Tower, tidied his clothes, and turned to walk towards another box.

This private room was the one Feng Shu brought her to at the beginning. Wen Shutang raised her hand and knocked on the door. In a moment, the door was opened, revealing Song Zhoubai's handsome face.

Song Zhoubai was stunned when she saw that Wen Shutang was the only one who came. She looked left and right but could not find Xiao Yizhuo and the children. She couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Where are your husband and the children?"

"The children are asking for candied haws. My husband will take the children out first. If you have anything to say, just talk to me directly. The fewer people there are, the easier it is to discuss business, isn't it?" Wen Shutang had his signature fake smile on his face.

Song Zhoubai was stunned for a moment, then nodded, turned sideways to make room, and motioned for Wen Shutang to go in.

What surprised him was that Xiao Yizhuo was willing to let his wife face two men alone. This kind of magnanimity was indeed not something an ordinary man could have.

Wen Shutang walked into the room and saw the elegant nobleman sitting on a round stool sipping tea. She couldn't help but secretly smack her lips. If only he were the future imperial merchant, his temperament would be something that ordinary people could not possess.