Volume 6: Dream Record Chapter 391 The Xiao Family is Here
The next morning, the sun was high in the sky. Willows drooped and peach blossoms flourished on both sides of the pier near Zhao's Tea House. Although this place was not as prosperous and bustling as Tokyo, it was more elegant and exquisite than the misty Jiangnan area!
In the past, the always diligent Zhao Pan'er would always get up early and go to the dock to buy some tea or something. But today, I don't know what happened. At this time, the door of Zhao's Tea Shop was still closed. It was obvious that the hostess in the house was still sleeping soundly and had not gotten up yet!
"Help! Someone is killing me!"
"Fu Zifang, not only did you skip school, but you also got a C grade on the exam. You still dare to hide it from me? I'll beat you to death today!"
In the somewhat tranquil painting of misty Jiangnan, Sun Sanniang was chasing the naughty Fu Zifang with a feather duster . When passing by Zhao Paner's tea shop, she took a look at the tea shop which was not open yet. Sun Sanniang was stunned for a moment. Taking this opportunity, Fu Zifang ran to the front door of his house and hid behind his father Fu Xinggui. He made faces at Sun Sanniang and stuck out his tongue, which almost made Sun Sanniang angry to death. She raised the feather duster and was about to beat him up!
"Dad, help!"
"Alright, alright, stop hitting my son!"
Fu Xingui quickly protected Fu Zifang who was hiding behind him, and looked at Sun Sanniang who was like a shrew and said impatiently:
"Then there is a D grade below the C grade, right? If you learn business from me in the future, won't you still be able to stand out?"
"Still making a name for yourself?"
Being stopped by Fu Xingui, Sun Sanniang couldn't help but said angrily:
"You know about Pan'er, right? In the eyes of these nobles, we businessmen are inherently inferior. In previous years, our family didn't even have the qualifications to take the imperial examinations. Now, we have finally received the grace of the court. Fu Zifang, he must study hard and take the imperial examinations in the future, and get a Jinshi or Tanhua or something like that!"
"What's wrong with being a courtesan?"
Hearing Sun Sanniang mention Zhao Pan'er, Fu Xingui disagreed:
"Why do you have to become a good girl? You are still despised by others. Song Yinzhang earns more money in a day than I earn in a month of selling goods. Young ladies without dowries can't get married. Many poor families are willing to be singing girls for two years, earn money for two years, and then find an honest man to marry!"
When Fu Xingui finished speaking, before Sun Sanniang could refute him, Fu Zifang, who was hiding behind Fu Xingui, shook his head and laughed:
"Yeah, that makes sense!"
"Just shut up!"
After glaring at the ignorant Fu Zifang, Sun Sanniang looked at Fu Xingui and frowned:
"How can this private prostitute be the same as the official prostitute who cannot be redeemed easily? I am here to discipline Fu Zifang, can you please stop pretending to be a good person and causing trouble for me?"
"Zifang's last name is Fu, not Sun. Why can't I control him?"
Looking at Sun Sanniang who was like a shrew, Fu Xingui pointed his finger at her nose and cursed:
"Sun Sanniang, let me tell you, you want to wear a phoenix coronet and become a royal lady, but that's just a daydream. Don't get me involved, and don't make my beloved son suffer!"
After saying this, Fu Xingui took a final glance at the somewhat dazed Sun Sanniang, then pulled Fu Zifang away and said:
"Come on, Dad will take you out for some fresh air!"
Seeing Fu Xingui taking Fu Zifang away, Sun Sanniang came to her senses and asked hurriedly:
"Where are you going?"
"Where you go is none of your business!"
"That's right, it's none of your business!"
"Stop, Fu Zifang, you are not allowed to go anywhere, go to school!"
"Son, run!"
Seeing that Sun Sanniang was about to chase after him with a feather duster, Fu Xingui quickly pulled Fu Zifang away, leaving Sun Sanniang far behind. After they had run far away, Fu Xingui stopped holding Fu Zifang, stroked Fu Zifang's head and said with a smile:
"Son, I want to discuss something with you. Your mother is so fierce and forces you to study every day. Can I change your mother for you?"
"Who to change?"
"Tao, that widow who gave you delicious food and fun things every day, she has a lot of money at home, and it will all be yours in the future, okay?"
"Okay, that Tao treats me better than my own mother, so let's pick her. I agree!"
"Okay, my son is smart. Let's go and discuss this with Tao first!"
"Okay, let's go!"
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In Zhao's Teahouse, in Zhao Pan'er's room, just as Fu Xingui and his son escaped and Sun Sanniang walked home in a daze, Yuan Xudong was hugging Zhao Pan'er, a newlywed, lying on the bed. He hugged Zhao Pan'er from behind with both hands, propped himself up slightly, kissed her moist and shiny face and said with a smile:
"Hello, are you feeling better?"
"Yeah, much better!"
After being kissed on the cheek by Yuan Xudong, Zhao Paner couldn't help but feel a little shy, her face flushed, and she said in a mosquito-like voice:
"Fan Lang, it's getting late, let's get up!"
"No, sleep a little longer, and then we can talk!"
Yuan Xudong hugged Zhao Pan'er's soft body and was unwilling to get up. There was nothing he could do, so Zhao Pan'er obeyed him, shrank into his arms and asked:
"Okay, Fanlang, why do you think your brother must get the real Night Banquet Picture? He also said that the trouble involved in the Night Banquet Picture is . Do you know why?"
"Know!"
Yuan Xudong hugged Zhao Paner and explained:
"The Night Banquet is related to the current queen's loss of virginity and the case of the prophecy of the female ruler Chang. The current emperor's health is getting worse and worse, and he has become obsessed with Taoist health preservation. The prince is still young, and the queen has begun to hold power. Some people are dissatisfied with the queen's interference in government affairs, so they want to pull her down from the position of queen. In order to prove that the queen has lost her virginity, the Night Banquet is the most crucial evidence!"
At this point, Yuan Xudong looked at Zhao Paner who was slightly stunned and said:
"When we get to Tokyo, I'll get the painting back for you. The Night Banquet is useful to me, so give it to me for safekeeping, okay?"
"good!"
Nodding slightly, Zhao Paner looked up at Yuan Xudong and said with a smile:
"I was lucky enough to get it at a bargain price. I only spent less than ten strings of coins on the Night Banquet. If you want it, take it. But what about your brother?"
"Don't worry about him. He's a very stupid person. He was sold out and he has to help others count money!"
Hearing Yuan Xudong say this, Zhao Paner asked with some curiosity:
"I think he's pretty smart, how could he be so stupid?"
"The queen lost her virginity, such a thing..."
Before Yuan Xudong could finish his words, Song Yinzhang's voice rang out from outside the door, somewhat anxiously saying:
"Sister, Fanlang, are you guys up?"
Hearing this, Zhao Pan'er couldn't help but feel a little shy, and said in a trembling voice:
"Not yet, Yin Zhang, what can I do for you?"
"Sister, there are a group of people outside. They say they are the guards of the Xiao family. They are here to pick up Fanlang and take him back to Tokyo. Please ask Fanlang to get up and come out to see!"
Hearing that someone was coming home, Yuan Xudong said:
"Got it, tell them to wait in the yard, I'll be there soon!"
"Okay, then hurry up!"
"good!"
After giving Song Yinzhang his instructions, Yuan Xudong hugged Zhao Pan'er again and couldn't let go of her, smiling:
"Okay, Pan'er, once Yin Zhang is released from his official duties, we'll set off for Tokyo, okay?"
"good!"
Looking up at Yuan Xudong, Zhao Paner said shyly and a little nervously:
"Fan Lang, do you think Minister Xiao would be interested in me?"
"Don't worry about him!"
Looking at the slightly troubled Zhao Pan'er , Yuan Xudong leaned over and whispered in her ear with a smile:
"Pan'er, you know how much I like you. If possible, I really want to hold you in my arms and enjoy the joy of love with you!"
"don't want!"
After rolling her eyes at Yuan Xudong, Zhao Paner blushed and said:
"From now on, you will rest at my place on odd days, and at Yin Zhang's place on even days. Don't mess it up, and don't favor one over the other. Just do whatever you want!"
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
