bayedsolid Chapter 369 Preparing to go to Beijing
Chapter 369 Preparing to go to Beijing
Shen Wanning nodded and replied, "Thank you, Brother He. With your words, I have a clear plan for entering the palace this time!"
"You're welcome. Be careful when you go to the capital this time. Not all people in the palace are good, and there are many who are very jealous. You must be careful with your words and actions, and be patient if you can." County Magistrate He said again with a serious expression.
After the two parted, Shen Wanning returned to Daqing Village and told everyone about this.
This time, we decided to talk about this matter when we were having dinner together, because that was when everyone was together, so they generally liked to talk while eating.
"I asked Brother He today, and the emperor has issued an order for my third brother to return to the capital to report on his work. However, he can only return to the capital after the successor comes to hand over the work, so I may have to leave for the capital first." Shen Wanning said.
"So the third brother will not come back after going to Beijing this time? Will he work in Beijing in the future?" asked Aunt Zhang.
"For now, the Emperor has not granted him an official position. He will be rewarded based on his merits after he returns to the capital. However, it is highly likely that he will not return to Fuzhou. As for whether he will be sent out or stay in the capital, it all depends on the Emperor's decision."
"What about my aunt? Will she stay in the capital as well?" Lin He asked quickly.
To be honest, Shen Wanning herself didn't know the truth. After all, the emperor knew about her engagement with Lin Jingyou, and this time when she came to the capital, the emperor might grant them a marriage.
If the marriage is really granted, they can only get married in the capital, or in the place where Lin Jingyou is exiled.
"I don't know any of this. The emperor said he wanted to reward me in person, but I don't know what the reward is!" After all, who can guess the emperor's decision!
"Aunt, if you stay in the capital, I will go to the capital to open a Zuihongzhuang and a Qianweilou. I want to stay in the capital with you, aunt." Lin He said.
"Hey, you two only want your aunt and don't even want your parents? Xiaohu said before that he wanted to take the imperial examination and protect his aunt's business, but now you want to go to the capital to do business and be with your aunt?" Lin Jingcheng joked.
"Who... who said that? There are many rich people in Beijing. You can make more money by doing business in Beijing! I am also doing this to help everyone make more money!" Lin He was evasive and did not dare to look at Lin Jingcheng.
"By the way, not only the third brother is going to the capital, but also the eldest brother He. His three-year term has expired, and he has to return to the capital to report on his work. At that time, the two of them should travel together and return to the capital together." Looking at Lin He talking, Shen Wanning suddenly thought of He Zhenzhen, so she said another sentence.
Lin Dashan nodded. "Indeed, since the severe drought three years ago, County Magistrate He has been here for three years. It's time for him to return to the capital to report on his work. It's good that the third brother goes with him, so he can look after him on the way."
Lin He reacted the most, "Since Lord He went to the capital, does that mean Sister Zhenzhen will also go back to the capital?"
Ever since he took over Shen Wanning's business, he spent most of his time in the county town. Of course, he often spent time eating and drinking with He Zhenzhen, and their relationship was developing rapidly.
After all, three years have passed in a flash. Now Lin He is fifteen years old, and He Zhenzhen is thirteen years old.
Both of them were at the age of having their love blossom, plus they had the same interests and hobbies, they both liked to eat, so gradually, their feelings for each other naturally became extraordinary.
However, both of them may not have noticed this, let alone broken the window paper.
Aunt Zhang glanced at him and said, "That's a strange question. As soon as County Magistrate He returns to the capital, Zhenzhen will of course follow him back! Otherwise, why would she stay in Qinghe County?"
Lin He was startled. If he didn't go to the capital, he would never see He Zhenzhen again.
No, he must do business and expand his business to the capital!
"Aunt, can I go to Beijing to do business?" Lin He asked hurriedly.
Shen Wanning didn't agree immediately. "Not yet. We are not familiar with the capital, and we don't have any backers. Besides, we don't know whether your third uncle will stay in the capital. You should wait until we are familiar with the capital before you go."
Seeing Lin He's dejected look, Shen Wanning felt a little embarrassed to criticize him. She continued, "Xiao He, it's not that Auntie doesn't want you to go to the capital. It's just that there are so many high-ranking officials in the capital, and we don't have any foundation there. If you go there, you'll steal their business, and our business will be suppressed, and we won't have anywhere to seek justice. Wait a minute. Once we're settled in the capital, we'll definitely take you there."
"Okay, thank you, auntie. I will first do a good job on the business here in Fuzhou, and then consider going to Beijing." Lin He was still a little disappointed.
After a while, Lin He covered his mouth and whispered in Shen Wanning's ear, "Aunt, if Sister Zhenzhen wants to get engaged, could you please say a few good words for me?"
After saying that, Lin He left quickly, his ears reddened suspiciously, and he didn't dare to look up at Shen Wanning.
Shen Wanning chuckled a few times, "Okay, Auntie agrees, but whether it can succeed depends on you! Auntie believes in you!"
"Hehe, thank you, aunt." Lin He finally showed a smile on his face.
Lin He had worked so hard to develop in the capital, so Lin Jiang couldn't fall behind. Moreover, he was two years older than Lin He and was at the age to get engaged.
He pondered for a moment and said, "Aunt, I have a feeling the Emperor won't give me a promotion this time. Although the curved plow is useful, it doesn't seem to be worthy of a promotion. I'd like to try my hand at papermaking. What do you think, Aunt?"
If he could really make paper, it would be a great achievement. Maybe the emperor would let him go to the capital as soon as he got a promotion!
"Of course! Didn't Xiaohe complain about the high cost of paper before? Just follow the steps in that book, and the paper you make should be better, and the raw materials are not expensive." Shen Wanning encouraged.
"Then I will start trying to study papermaking tomorrow. While studying papermaking, I also want to try movable type printing." Lin Jiang said firmly.
It's impossible for Lin He to go to the capital, and he should stay in Daqing Town! He still has to fight for Yue Mingzhu.
"Okay, you have ambition. Then you two have to work hard, okay? Let's strive to have our family come to Beijing and settle down here in the future." Shen Wanning said with anticipation.
"Oh, if you want to go, then go ahead. We are old and have long been accustomed to life in the village. We don't want to go to the capital. We might run into high-ranking officials at any time and offend them." Aunt Zhang refused.
"Hehe, we'll see when the time comes! Besides, if we really go to Beijing, we will naturally protect mom and will never let mom and dad be bullied by them." Shen Wanning said with a smile, holding Aunt Zhang's arm.