Zhu Bai Worries About Money, Father-in-law Gives Charcoal in Snow
Seeing that his daughter was silent, Xu Da continued to ask,"By the way, how is the construction of the Imperial Residence going?”
Xu Miaojin was obviously embarrassed by Fang Cai's topic and lowered her head.
After all, she was still a woman who was not even twenty years old. She still had too little experience.
Xu Miaojin, who had her head lowered, said slowly,"We just arrived in Qiongzhou yesterday. We haven't made any plans for the Prince's mansion yet.”
Hearing his daughter's words, Xu Da frowned and asked,"Could it be that Zhu Bai that brat is going to let you stay in this prefecture's yamen forever?”
"Where is my son-in-law?"
"Why isn't she with you?"
Xu Miaojin raised her head and whispered,""Brother Bo hasn't been idle since he arrived in Qiongzhou. He's been surveying the terrain everywhere, saying that he wants to get some equipment.”
Xu Da sighed softly when he heard this." Among my children, you are the one that I am most worried about. However, my son-in-law insisted on bringing you to this godforsaken place to suffer…"
As Xu Da spoke, he took out a stack of silver notes and handed it to Xu Miaojin.
"Qiongzhou is a poor place. There are many places that lack money. Take this money."”
No matter how confused Xu Miaojin was, she knew in her heart that when she and Zhu Bai came out, she had stolen all of her father's savings.
There was not a single copper left.
Xu Miaojin shook her head and pushed the banknote into Xu Da's hand."Father, I can't take this money anymore.”
Xu Da stuffed the money into his daughter's hands again and said seriously,"Take it! This isn't for you. It's for my grandson in the future. Take care of it first!”
This time, Xu Miaojin did not continue to decline.
Holding the banknote in his hand, he looked at Xu Da and said,"Thank you, Father."
"Yes ~"
Great General Xu Da nodded his head in gratification and then exhorted,"Oh right, I have to remind you!"
"Zhu Bai that brat spends money extravagantly. You have to keep this money with you and take it out when you are short of money.”
Xu Miaojin nodded and put the silver notes into the pocket at her waist.
After explaining all these, Xu Da nodded his head in satisfaction. In the end, he did not forget to exhort,"Also, your marriage must be held as soon as possible.”
"But Brother Bo's parents aren't here.”
Xu Da waved his hand and said seriously,"It's fine!" As for His Majesty, you can pay him a visit when you return to Nanjing.”
"Daughter, I'll tell you the truth. This marriage can't be delayed any longer. The marriage must be held within a month.”
"Father came this time to see the two of you get married. Father wants to personally help you finish the marriage before Father can leave with peace of mind.”
Xu Da gave another round of exhortations. He originally wanted to wait for Zhu Bai to return before properly discussing the marriage arrangements with him.
However, they waited for Zhu Bai to arrive and for King Qiong to return.
In addition, Xu Da and his son had been traveling at high speed all the way, so their bodies were already extremely tired.
In the end, he really couldn't take it anymore and could only rest first.
He would make plans tomorrow.
Before leaving, Xu Da did not forget to remind his daughter again and again,
These silver notes must be kept well, and could not be casually given to Zhu Bai.
Night gradually fell.
Zhu Bai, who had been wandering outside for the entire day, finally returned to the room arranged by the state government office.
Because the two of them were already engaged, and it was not easy to clean up a first-class guest room in a broken place like Qiongzhou.
therefore
Under the careful arrangement of Qiongzhou Prefecture Magistrate Yuan Chongli, such a room was decorated.
Under the guidance of the servant, Zhu Bai pushed open the door.
When he entered, he was not surprised to see Xu Miaojin waiting for him.
Seeing that Zhu Bai had returned, Xu Miaojin hurriedly picked up the tea that she had prepared earlier and handed it to him.
"Brother Bai, why are you only back now?”
Zhu Bai finished the tea in his cup in one go and wiped his lips.""I just came to Jingzhou and have a lot of things to do these two days.”
"I still have to go to Guangdong and Guangxi tomorrow.”
Hearing Zhu Bai talk about tomorrow's schedule, Xu Miaojin said,""Father is here today."
"Who is it?"
Before Zhu Bai could swallow his tea, he almost choked.
Xu Miaojin's face was a little shy as she repeated,""My father came today and said that he was going to preside over our marriage.”
When Zhu Bai heard the news that his father-in-law had arrived, his eyes immediately lit up.
This father-in-law came all the way here, so he must have brought some dowry.
His father-in-law, Xu Da, was a Great General and was granted the title of Duke of Wei. His salary was five thousand stones. How could he not be richer than a small prefect of Guangzhou?
After learning that his father-in-law had come, Zhu Bai immediately dismissed the idea of going to the Guangzhou government to borrow money.
After all, the journey was too long and would waste time.
Moreover, 200,000 taels of silver was not a small amount. They might not be able to lend it out.
"Where are they?"
"No, I'll go pay my respects to my father-in-law now." Zhu Bai asked anxiously.”
"Hey, hey!"
Xu Miaojin grabbed Zhu Bai's arm and pointed at the dark sky outside the window." Look at the time. My father is tired from the journey. Let him rest."”
"Yes, yes."
"Then I'll pay a visit tomorrow."”
Xu Miaojin nodded in agreement. After hesitating for a long time, she asked,"Brother Bai?"
"Hmm?"
"Can I ask you something?"
"Tell me."
" My father said that we must hold the wedding within a month…"
Xu Miaojin's face flushed involuntarily when she heard this. However, in front of Zhu Bai, she wouldn't lower her head to avoid him. She continued,"What do you think about this?"
"Sure!"
Zhu Bai didn't even think about it and nodded." This is a good thing!"”
As long as he could think of a way to get his father-in-law to lend him two hundred thousand taels, not to mention getting married within a month, even if it was the wedding tomorrow, Zhu Bai would not hesitate.
Moreover, Zhu Bai did not lose out by making Xu Miaojin his princess.
She was originally a virgin, and her appearance was even more outstanding.
besides
After marrying Xu Miaojin as the main consort, there were still two empty positions for the secondary consorts.
The most important thing now was to start his career first. After he built up Qiongzhou, he would talk about women.
Seeing Zhu Bai agree, Xu Miaojin nodded happily.
"You're going to see my father tomorrow. When are you going to the Guangzhou government?”
Xu Miaojin didn't want to delay Zhu Bai's business, so she asked with concern,""Do you want me to go with you?"
Zhu Bai shook his head and smiled." Since your father is here, I don't need to go to the Guangzhou government."”
"Hmm?"
"Why?" Xu Miaojin asked in confusion.”
Looking at Xu Miaojin, whose makeup was just right and whose face was flushed, Zhu Bai smiled and said,"I still need 200,000 taels of silver. I'll go and talk to father-in-law tomorrow. He should have brought a lot.”
Seeing Zhu Bai staring at her in a daze, Xu Miaojin felt a lot more natural." Two hundred thousand taels? Why did he need so many? Aren't you afraid that my father will beat you up?"
Zhu Bai spread his hands at Xu Miaojin."I have no choice. As long as it can save me, beating me up is worth it.”
As he spoke, Zhu Bai saw Xu Miaojin's serious expression and a pair of watery eyes staring at him. He raised his hand and gently stroked Xu Miaojin's head."Don't worry, your father can't bear to beat me. I can see that he likes me as his son-in-law.”
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