Mrs. Dong naturally hopes that her husband can be promoted. Even if she is angry, she still wants to work harder. It is because Mr. Dong dismissed all the concubines that the couple had not taken together some time ago in order to coax her.

The couple discussed again. Mrs. Dong knew her sister. Between sisters, she might be able to help with small matters, but she might not be able to do it in big matters. After all, this is a favor. This Princess Ding is not the elder daughter of her sister.

, Some people use favors once and once, and they have to use them on the blade.

Mr. Dong also felt that seeking an official position is not achieved by just one or two words, but by indirectly speaking, and he still has to ask for it. Since Mrs. Meng is so difficult to speak, it is better to ask for the Princess Ding directly.

Everything needs to be focused on connections. Princess Ding obviously does not have a particularly good wife. Now she should urgently need to establish her own network of connections. This is a good time.

Mrs. Dong is also the nominal aunt of the princess, and relatives should interact with each other and go directly to find Princess Ding, which also means surrendering to Princess Ding.

After Mr. Dong came to Yancheng, he was cautious and did not participate in party disputes, maintained neutrality, and was self-protection. However, neutral factions were generally people who were not pleased with on both sides. Some time ago, he was able to upgrade to another level, and he did deal with it when he came out.

Besides being impeccable, there is another reason that everyone knows. He is the uncle of Princess Ding and a relative of the princess's family.

At that time, there was news that the princess was pregnant. The Meng family rose as the water rose, and even his in-laws could benefit from it. If it could be promoted or not, no one would get stuck, so they would naturally be promoted. The current situation is

It's different. In the past, the princess lived in seclusion and did not go out to socialize. Everyone didn't know much about the situation of the Ding Prince's Mansion. I thought the princess was weak, so naturally she needed the support of her relatives. But as the princess gradually began to move around, everyone could see that

The princess is not very close to her family, at least not very close to her relatives.

And in Yan City, the relationship between the various prefectures is complicated. If you want to talk about such kinship, anyone can have something to do with anyone, and it cannot explain anything at all.

However, because of Princess Ding, Mr. Dong was transferred to the lineage of King Ding by some of King Ding's political enemies. If he did not receive the support of King Ding, he would have lost his reputation in vain. Therefore, surrendering is necessary.

Originally, Mrs. Dong wanted her sister to take her to Dingwang Mansion and slowly get close to each other with the princess, but since her sister saw through her, she knew that this road would not be possible and no longer thought about anything.

Just be more straightforward and find an excuse to visit.

I think Wei has nothing to do with the Ding Prince's Mansion. He just has friendship with the older generation, so he can come to the door with shamelessness. He also wants to force his niece to the palace as a concubine. Is her a serious aunt in the princess?

Any excuses to look for?

It is better to choose a day than to meet the day. Mr. Dong’s affairs are also a bit urgent. Another round of assessment of the Ministry of Personnel is about to begin. Everyone is looking for connections and he can’t wait.

Mrs. Dong handed over a post and visited her home.

The maid led it to the flower hall of Dingwang Mansion.

As soon as I entered the flower hall, I was a little stunned, and Mrs. Quan Si was there too.

The maid who led the road in the Dingwang Mansion did not mention that the princess and guests were there just now. She probably thought that Mrs. Quan Si was also her family, so it was okay.

If you meet Mrs. Quan Si on weekdays, it would be a good thing. Everyone gathered together and there were more lively people. However, I met Mrs. Quan Si at the Meng family before, and I also talked about Wei Shi's affairs.

Before coming today, Mrs. Dong had also thought about it and used Wei’s gift to start the conversation as an excuse.

But if Mrs. Quan is here, it is difficult to mention this topic again and again. Otherwise, once the matter reaches Mrs. Meng's ears, she will definitely be blamed by Mrs. Meng, and Mrs. Meng will even tear her own platform.

When Mrs. Quan Si met Mrs. Dong, she was a little surprised at first, but then she felt that it was not a strange thing.

When we met at the Meng family earlier, Mrs. Dong repeatedly revealed that she wanted to visit Dingwang Mansion. But she didn't expect that she met so by chance. Princess Ding didn't mention Mrs. Dong's return, and she thought she would be the princess.

I don't know that Mrs. Dong is coming.

Anyway, it’s a relative, and it’s not a bad thing to encounter.

Mrs. Quan Si didn't think anything was wrong. Anyway, there was nothing shameful about her coming to Ding Prince's Mansion. The princess asked the maid to send a message to her.

It was not a big deal for the princess to find her. That is to say, there was a girl in the palace who wanted to settle it, saying that she was a girl, but it was not the first time that the Ding Palace had a maid and those beauties.

But this time I was not a matchmaker. I heard that this girl is good at tea art. I heard that Mrs. Quan opened a small tea shop. I asked if I could arrange for this girl to work in the tea shop.

Mrs. Quan Si naturally did not refuse, that is, she just placed a person. It was a trivial matter for her. Her tea shop was not open anyway, so she only made a few dollars for cosmetics. It would be better to help. If you can't help, just keep one.

It's a matter of spending more than two months.

Just after the talk, Mrs. Dong came.

Mrs. Quan Si intuitively felt that Mrs. Dong might have something to ask for. Although she is from her family, when others ask for something from another person, it is difficult for others to be present.

After a few greetings, Mrs. Quan Si saw that Mrs. Dong looked a little nervous and became more sure of her thoughts and wanted to avoid them. But judging from Princess Ding, she seemed to have no intention of asking her to avoid them, so she could only stay.

"Auntie, it's rare to come here. We often have a snack in our mansion." Su Yiqing treated the guests with the same opportunity, and it became a pattern. The topics should be about food and clothing.

"Oh, this snack is really exquisitely made, worthy of being the chef of Dingwang Mansion." Mrs. Dong picked up a small piece of flower-like snack and tasted it. It was indeed very sweet. She really admired it.

"I said last time that the dim sum in the palace is indeed unique." Mrs. Quan Si interrupted and had been in contact with her for a lot of time. She also understood Su Yiqing's habits and knew that she didn't like socializing and didn't say much.

In order to avoid embarrassment, she naturally had to say a few more words to adjust the atmosphere, which is what she is good at.

With the fourth wife of Quan, Su Yiqing was much more relaxed, so she didn't have to make any talk.

The three women just talked about food and clothing.

It’s just that Mrs. Dong was a little absent-minded. Mrs. Quan was there. It was difficult to say what she had originally decided to be, but now she would not have a chance to end.

Su Yiqing has seen many people during this period. When she sees Mrs. Dong’s appearance, she knows that she must have some requirements. These ladies don’t have to worry about food and clothing on weekdays. What can they ask for? Naturally, they can only

I want to use the power of the Dingwang Mansion to do something.

No matter what Mrs. Dong wants to ask for, she doesn't intend to agree. Since she doesn't intend to agree, don't let Mrs. Dong speak, so as not to refuse again as soon as she opens her mouth, which will make it even more embarrassing.

Still continuing the topic just now, Su Yiqing asked about the business of Mrs. Quan Si’s tea shop again, saying, “Auntie IV is really capable. She has opened so many shops and can handle them.”

Mrs. Quan Si smiled and said, "It's not considered doing business, and I'm making some money. Speaking of which, this tea shop is still the shop I dowry. I used to rent it out and collect rent on a monthly basis. I thought I didn't have to worry about it too much.

Just know how to collect rent every month. But later I found that it would be troublesome to collect rent alone. Tenants did not pay the rent on time. There would be disputes in the shop that would implicate the owner, etc., etc., but they were also worried, so I simply opened the shop myself.

, find a few loyal servants to watch. Just make a few pocket money, and occasionally you can place the servants you release so that they can do some serious things."

Su Yiqing nodded, "It's good for the fourth aunt to think so. If you can make money, your servants will naturally be more dedicated. Speaking of which, my dowry farms are also handed over to the servants to take care of, and they don't care much."

Mrs. Dong said, "The princess and sister-in-law are both kind-hearted. Sometimes it is not possible to just let the servants take care of them. Some things have to be asked personally, so as not to have any servants become distorted that day.

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"My sister is a little too careful. There is nothing to be cheated on by making some small business that makes money from a few cosmetics." Seeing that Su Yiqing did not answer Mrs. Dong, Mrs. Quan Si didn't know if she was unhappy, but she just felt that Mrs. Dong shouldn't have it." Seeing that Su Yiqing didn't answer Mrs. Dong, Mrs. Quan Si didn't know if she was unhappy.

At this time, I would like to say something so bad, and I would say that the servants have two intentions, but from another perspective, if the master had not treated the servants harshly, most servants would not have had any distortion.

"Oh, I'm thinking too much." Seeing this, Mrs. Dong immediately turned her mind and stopped mentioning this matter. However, she was secretly anxious. If this continues, she can't find the topic. What should I do?

However, Su Yiqing suddenly asked, "By the way, I haven't asked my second aunt yet if there is anything wrong with me when I come here this time?"

"No, no, I just come first and visit the princess and disturb the princess. I feel a little embarrassed." Mrs. Dong dared not say that she really asked for help.

Su Yiqing smiled slightly and did not answer again.

Mrs. Dong complained secretly, no wonder she wanted to visit Ding Wang Mansion that day, and her sister refused so much. I think this Princess Ding, who was born as a concubine of the Meng family, was really hard to talk to.

Speaking of which, they had been in trouble on that day. When they entered the city, the Meng family guards suffered heavy casualties. The two families entered the city together under the escort of Dingwang's army.

At that time, I thought that the two families were relatives, so I asked Princess Ding to rest for half a day in the mansion before the Meng family came to pick her up.

However, she did not take this concubine's daughter seriously at that time. In addition, something happened to the Dong family at that time, her stepson died when she was attacked. The stepdaughter pointed at her and cursed her. The concubine's daughter naturally felt that the situation was due to

In the eyes.

Mrs. Dong felt that this incident made outsiders feel a little embarrassed, so she didn't pay more attention to it.

After that, the Meng family got married with the Ding Prince's Mansion, and she didn't think much about it. She just thought that this concubine's daughter was very lucky. However, given the reputation of Ding Prince's wife and the certain kinship, Meng was also seized from military power, so she

I think this may not be a great marriage. This concubine's daughter is just a chess piece used to be used, so naturally she did not use the little favor she had met for the first time to strike while the iron was hot and make a good relationship.

After that, the concubine gradually gained a foothold in the Dingwang Mansion, but there were frequent accidents in their family. She was pregnant and the couple was incompatible, so she didn't care about anything else. So now, the family affairs have stabilized.

She also gave birth to a son and the relationship between husband and wife was eased.

Then I remembered that I should plan my husband's future, but at this time, Princess Ding was no longer the inconspicuous concubine of the day. When I came to my house again, I missed the opportunity. I guess there must be many people who have flattered me.

Mrs. Dong was very upset. Seeing that Princess Ding was not as good as Mrs. Quan, who was more close to her aunt, this was also because Mrs. Quan came to the house early to flatter her.

I couldn't find the opportunity to mention my own affairs, so I just chatted for a while. Mrs. Dong was really unable to do so. She seemed a little winked when she stayed there. In desperation, she had to say goodbye first.

As soon as Mrs. Dong left, Su Yiqing immediately found Lu Teng and asked if the Dong family had any problems recently. Judging from Mrs. Dong's appearance, she should have some requirements.

Because of Ru Niang's affairs, Lu Teng made a small contribution. After comparing his merits and demerits, he returned to Su Yiqing to serve him.

At this time, when Su Yiqing asked about it, she was quite careful about the movements of the various prefectures in Yancheng. She thought about it and said, "If you go back to the princess, the Dong family should have nothing to do recently, but I heard that Mr. Dong has been quite active recently.

, trying his best to show himself, as if he wanted to go further in his official position."

It is no wonder that officials naturally want to go further. Su Yiqing expressed her understanding, and Mrs. Dong's actions were reasonable. It was common for them to raise relationships and seek promotion, as they had them in that era.

Given the relationship between Mrs. Dong and the Meng family, it would be a bit strange if she didn't come to Ding's Mansion.

Lu Teng said again: "But, as far as I know, it is not easy for Mr. Dong to go further."

Su Yiqing said lightly: "Of course it is not easy. If it is easy, Mrs. Dong would not have visited him suddenly."

The noble ladies who are born in the world are all arrogant. This kind of job seeking official positions is not a glorious thing after all. On weekdays, Mrs. Dong will definitely not do it. This has only been found by Mrs. Dong.

You can see from the Dingwang Mansion.

Lu Teng said: "No, it's just that I learned that if Master Dong wants to take another step, the official position above must be vacant, and now the Ministry of Personnel is not vacant."

Su Yiqing frowned, "There is no vacancy, there is no position. What do you want to be so active?"

Lu Teng replied: "I don't know this servant. I only heard that Mrs. Dong seemed to be very dissatisfied with Mrs. Zhu who sent Ru Niang to the Ding Prince's Mansion as a concubine last time. She was quite polite to the outside world, and she looked very upset about the princess.

Mr. Dong secretly accused Mr. Zhu of doing this, which was a loss of literary character."

That was to squeeze Mr. Zhu down and take this position. Su Yiqing was a little disdainful. Mr. Dong's behavior seemed to be a bit petty.
Chapter completed!