"Husband, I saw on Datang Daily yesterday that the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce is going to hold a fundraising event to raise military funds for the country. Father's carriage business was built by Boss Lin Wenyuan of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce when he was alive. After father was killed, Boss Lin still took care of my family and the goods never stopped. Now that the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce is calling for Tang Dynasty's merchants to raise military funds for the country, I also want to contribute on behalf of father. What do you think, husband?"
In the bridal chamber, after the husband and wife played for a while, Li Jingchu suddenly thought of something and said to Wang Renbiao seriously.
Wang Renbiao thought for a while and said, "Lin Wenyuan, I know this person. And wife, don't forget that your husband is also a member of the Yan Huang Chamber of Commerce, so I will also send people to participate in this fundraising event. Wife, you don't have to worry about it!"
After seeing the headlines on Datang Daily yesterday, Wang Renbiao had already ordered Leng Yuyao to send a letter to the shopkeeper of the Craftsman Pavilion in Chang 'an City, asking him to bring 30,000 strings of cash to the fundraising event!
Li Jingchu thought for a moment and shook her head, "No! Husband, sending people to participate is your kind intention. I am doing my part for father. This money must be paid by the Li Family! Although the Li Family is not as rich as the Wang Family, we can still take out two to three thousand strings of cash! But the fundraising event will be held the day after tomorrow. Even if I want to participate, I'm afraid it will be too late! "
Although Qizhou was only two to three hundred miles away from Chang 'an City, she was a woman. It was impossible for her to ride a horse, so she usually took a carriage. The carriage's speed was not as fast as riding a horse. Moreover, she had just gotten married and her parents-in-law were still in Qizhou. It was not appropriate for her to go out at this time.
Hearing this, Wang Renbiao smiled and said, "Since wife insists on donating alone, then it's easy to do! Tomorrow morning, I will send a letter to the shopkeeper of the Craftsman Pavilion in Chang 'an City and ask him to donate another two thousand strings of cash in the name of the Li Family when he participates in the fundraising event! What do you think, wife? "
Li Jingchu smiled and said, "That's great! Then I'll have to trouble you, husband! As for the two thousand strings of cash, I'll ask Yuelan to go back and get it for you tomorrow! Husband, don't be in a hurry to refuse. Although we are a family now, this is of Of Of Heaven Of Heaven! "
Wang Renbiao could not help chuckling and said, "Okay! Then I won't refuse! "
The couple continued to be intimate for a while before Wang Renbiao suddenly said, "Jingchu, if there comes a day when I'm no longer the eldest son of the Wang Family and I can't get any resources or help from the Wang Family, will you still be willing to be with me?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the sweet atmosphere in the room suddenly turned dull.
Li Jingchu was obviously not prepared for this. She was stunned and asked doubtfully, "Husband, why did you suddenly say that?"
Wang Renbiao sighed and said, "Wife, do you still remember the letter and ruler sent by the Wang Family's Great Elder this afternoon? The Grand Elder of the Wang Family is my grandfather, who is also the previous Patriarch of the Wang Family. Grandfather has been very strict with me since I was young. This time, I went against the will of the family and married you. It is very likely that I have angered all the elders in the family!
If my guess is correct, the ruler that grandfather sent me today is a warning to me to be careful when dealing with people and things! As for the elders, it is very likely that they will remove my status as the eldest son of the Wang Family and change it to another descendant of the family to be the future successor! This way, I will become the abandoned son of the family. Not only will I not receive any support from the family in the imperial court, even for my daily expenses, the family will not give me a single cent! The reason why mother was so strongly against our marriage was because she was worried about this! "
Li Jingchu thought for a while and could not help but ask, "But husband, didn't you just say that the elders of the Wang Family do not dare to completely offend the Marquis of Yong 'an?"
Wang Renbiao shook his head and said, "This is not the same! Now that you and I are married, the elders did not do anything to stop us. This is giving Xiao Xuan face! But regarding who will be the future successor of the family, this is an internal matter of the Wang Family. Not only Xiao Xuan, even the current Emperor cannot interfere! If my guess is correct, then I might become a poor provincial governor, a penniless one at that time! Your husband does not really care about the status of the eldest son of the Wang Family, but I am afraid that I will implicate you and cause you to suffer together! "
"Husband, what are you saying?"
Li Jingchu hurriedly said, "What this concubine likes is the righteousness and knowledge of husband, not the power of the Wang Family. Even if husband leaves the Wang Family, this concubine is willing to love and stay together with husband until death!
You and I are one as husband and wife, so we should share weal and woe. Moreover, I have said before that I will continue to manage the Li Family's business. Even if I lose the support of the Wang Family, this concubine will be able to ensure that husband does not have to worry about food and clothing. Husband only has to be a good provincial governor and bring benefits to the people of Qizhou!
Although the Wang Family is powerful, the appointment of officials in the imperial court is decided by His Majesty. If husband is able to love the people like his own children and is honest and upright, then even without the support of the Wang Family, husband will be able to have a smooth life in the imperial court and will be entrusted with important tasks by His Majesty! "
After hearing Li Jingchu's explanation and analysis, Wang Renbiao was greatly moved. He pulled Li Jingchu into his embrace and said in a gentle voice, "My wife can see things clearly. With a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for! Rest assured, my wife, I, Wang Renbiao, will not let you down in this life! "
This was an oath, and also his promise to Li Jingchu!
Li Jingchu raised her head to look at Wang Renbiao's face and said softly, "Alright! Husband, it's getting late. It's time to sleep! Tomorrow morning, we still have to serve tea to parents-in-law! We can't be late! "
Li Jingchu was still a little afraid of her mother-in-law, Princess Tong 'an!
"Mm! Alright! "
Wang Renbiao nodded and said.
Soon, the sound of steady breathing could be heard from the room.
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"Father, please have some tea ~!"
The next day, early morning. In the main hall of the Qizhou Provincial Governor's Office.
Li Jingchu, who had woken up early, had already prepared new tea. After waiting for Princess Tong 'an and Wang Yu to sit down in the main hall, she held the tea and knelt in front of the two of them, offering tea with both hands.
On the second day of the wedding, the bride would serve tea to her parents-in-law. This was a very important ceremony in the wedding. If the parents-in-law accepted the tea offered by the daughter-in-law, it meant that they had acknowledged and accepted the daughter-in-law!
Although the Tang Dynasty did not practice kneeling, the ancients were loyal and filial and believed that kneeling to the heavens, earth, and parents was a must. Therefore, when the bride offered tea, she naturally had to kneel!
"Mm! Alright! "
Wang Yu smiled and reached out to take the tea.
Although Li Jingchu's marriage into the Wang family had caused Wang Renbiao a lot of trouble, what was done could not be undone. Moreover, Li Jingchu had become Li Zexuan's godsister. As a father-in-law, he naturally had no reason to make things difficult for his daughter-in-law!
"Mother, please have some tea ~!"
After Wang Yu finished his tea, Li Jingchu took another cup of tea from the tray carried by the maidservant behind her and offered it to Princess Tong 'an with both hands.
Princess Tong 'an did not accept the tea immediately. She looked at Li Jingchu indifferently and thought to herself, This girl is quite pretty. No wonder my cousin is so infatuated with her!
After a moment, Princess Tong 'an took the teacup from Li Jingchu's hands. She lifted the lid and took a sip before returning it to Li Jingchu. "Mm! You may rise! "
"Many thanks, Mother!"
Hearing this, Li Jingchu finally heaved a sigh of relief. She got up and bowed to Princess Tong 'an.
"Now that you and my cousin are husband and wife, you should respect and love each other. The Wang family is the royal clan of the Great Tang. As the matriarch, you should not only manage the affairs of the estate well, but also do your best to help my cousin. Do you understand?"
Princess Tong 'an sternly said to Li Jingchu.
"Many thanks for Mother's teachings. Jingchu will remember them all!"
Li Jingchu curtsied and replied.
"Mm!"
Princess Tong 'an nodded. Although she had always been very dissatisfied with Li Jingchu, even wanting to have her destroyed, after yesterday's ordeal, she found Li Jingchu even more pleasing to the eye. At this moment, she took off a jade bracelet on her wrist and said to Li Jingchu, "This jade bracelet was given to me by Mother.
"This jade bracelet was given to me by my mother when I got married. Now, I'm giving it to you. Wear it well and don't lose it!"
Since she had recognized this daughter-in-law, as an elder, she naturally had to express her gratitude. However, her gesture made Li Jingchu feel flattered. Li Jingchu hurriedly bowed and said, "This jade bracelet is Mother's personal item. It's incomparably precious. How would Jingchu dare …"
"Wife, you don't dare refuse an elder's gift. This is Mother's kind intentions. Quickly accept it!"
Wang Renbiao hurriedly reminded Li Jingchu when he saw the displeasure on Princess Tong 'an's face.
Li Jingchu was shocked. She hurriedly took the jade bracelet from Princess Tong 'an and bowed. "Many thanks for Mother's gift!"
"Mm!"
Princess Tong 'an's expression eased slightly, and she nodded in satisfaction.
At this moment, Wang Yu stood up and said, "Alright! Now that the tea is served, it's time to eat! Cousin, your mother and I will be leaving Qizhou after eating. Remember to accompany Jingchu back home in the morning! "
"Father and Mother are leaving?"
Wang Renbiao was slightly surprised when he heard that. He hurriedly said, "Father and Mother, it's rare for you to come to Qizhou. Why don't you stay for a few more days and let me play host?"
No matter how much Wang Yu and Princess Tong 'an had objected to his marriage with Li Jingchu, as their son, it was hard for him to hate them. On the contrary, he had always respected his father, Wang Yu, from the bottom of his heart!
Wang Yu waved his hand and smiled. "Haha! We can't stay any longer! As the Provincial Governor of Sui Province, how can I always be away? Moreover, there are some matters at the ancestral residence in Taiyuan. Your mother and I plan to go back to the ancestral residence first before returning to Sui Province! "
"The Wang family's ancestral residence?"
Wang Renbiao frowned and asked, "Is it because of my matter that I caused trouble for Father?"
Wang Yu stepped forward and patted Wang Renbiao's shoulder. He said solemnly, "Cousin, you don't have to worry about the ancestral residence. Father will take care of it! You did act recklessly this time, but you are my son. If others want to touch you, they have to ask for my permission first! You just have to be a good Provincial Governor in Qizhou. If you can make outstanding achievements in politics within two years, His Majesty will definitely put you in an important position. When that time comes, no one in the family will doubt you anymore! "
Wang Yu's words could be said to be sincere. Wang Renbiao was greatly moved after hearing it. He cupped his hands solemnly at Wang Yu and said, "I will remember Father's teachings! I hope Father and Mother will be careful on the way to Taiyuan! "
"Haha! Alright! Let's eat! We still have to hurry after dinner! "
Wang Yu waved his hand and laughed.
Now that he could temporarily experience the rare joy of a family reunion, he couldn't help but feel comforted! Back then, he had listened to Li Zexuan's "suggestion" and agreed to let Wang Renbiao marry Li Jingchu. Perhaps it was the right decision. Otherwise, Wang Renbiao would probably be bedridden or become enemies with his father. How could there be such a filial father now?
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