RPAGF Chapter 456 Bai Family Reception
Chapter 456 Bai Family Reception
Chapter 456 Bai Family Reception
Wu Yao and Wen Luozhi were in a horse-drawn carriage. They started chattering as soon as they left the village, and their mouths never stopped moving the whole way.
"Didn't you say you wanted to travel all over the beautiful landscapes of our Jing Kingdom? Haven't you seen any of these things after all this time?"
Wen Luozhi pulled her down from the car window. This girl was the one who had never seen the world before; she was already halfway out of the window.
Wu Yao chuckled twice, took out a mirror, tidied her slightly messy hair, and said, "I haven't even gone halfway before I've spent all the money I had."
"I want to use witchcraft, but I'm afraid I'll lose my face."
When they parted ways, Wen Luozhi told her that if she dared to do anything bad, her face would rot. Naturally, she was afraid and didn't want to live that kind of life again.
Left with no other choice, she sold all her valuables to scrape together some travel expenses so she could run back and seek refuge with Wen Luozhi.
"I sold everything else for money."
"I can't bear to sell this mirror you gave me; it's a good thing." Wu Yao carefully put the mirror back into the pouch at her waist, looking as if she was afraid the mirror would break.
Wen Luozhi was somewhat surprised. She had only said those words to scare Wu Yao, but she hadn't expected that this vain woman would actually take them seriously.
She coughed lightly and said, "I'm not going to support you for nothing. Once you get to the capital, you can take your goods and sell them yourself; I don't care how much you make."
"Okay, okay! No problem." Wu Yao certainly thought it was feasible; she was quite adept at conning people.
Plus, those face-enhancing products are effective, and women are naturally beauty-loving, so why don't they just go after rich young ladies and wives?
Once she had money, she could eat, drink, and have fun without restraint. This life was too comfortable, much better than being that damn wizard.
Wen Zijin also knew that Wen Luozhi had gone to the capital, and had mentioned it to Bai Qingyu unintentionally.
After returning home, Bai Qingyu wrote to Bai Zhen, instructing his father to treat him well.
The head of their village also planted rice this year, but the seeds were sent by Wen Luozhi, and they also started using the waterwheel.
The villagers all say that this year's rice is growing better than in previous years; this person has been a great help.
Since we're going to the capital, we should show them the proper hospitality.
Bai Zhen was delighted to receive the letter and had prepared a place for them to rest a few days earlier.
"The capital is indeed prosperous." The carriage slowed down, and Wen Luozhi couldn't help but sigh as she lifted the curtain and saw the scene outside.
Helian Zhiyan excitedly pointed to the shops outside and talked to her, showing that she was very familiar with everything here.
Wu Yao was somewhat surprised and very curious, but she chose to keep quiet. She had already noticed that something was wrong with the little guy.
Wen Luozhi listened quietly, but when she tried to tell the driver to go directly to Jinlin Street, the carriage was stopped.
"May I ask if the person in the carriage is Miss Luo Zhi?" Butler Bai asked nervously from outside the carriage.
He has already stopped many carriages with two horses, one white and one black, today, but none of them belong to the person the master is waiting for. He has been scolded quite a bit for stopping the wrong carriages.
Wen Luozhi lifted the carriage curtain and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her. This time it should be right, right?
Sure enough, the next moment she said, "I am Wen Luozhi, what can I do for you?"
Butler Bai bowed respectfully and then said with a smile, "I am Butler Bai from Master Bai Zhen's residence. I heard you were arriving in the capital today, so I was specially sent to pick you up."
Butler Bai was extremely polite, which made Wen Luozhi feel very embarrassed.
Only her family knew she had come out; no one knows how Bai Zhen found out.
This steward wouldn't just stop every carriage he sees, would he? That's...that's too much...
A hint of apology appeared on Wen Luozhi's face. "Thank you for your help."
Butler Bai waved to her and led the way, with two carriages slowly following behind the Bai family's carriage.
Bai Zhen had been waiting at the door for a while when he saw the carriage move forward a few steps.
"Master, we've picked up the person," Butler Bai said happily as he got off the carriage.
Bai Zhen nodded and saw Wen Luozhi and the others come down to warmly welcome them into the house.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming to the capital? It was that brat Qingyu who wrote to tell me."
Because Wen Luozhi helped the Bai family revitalize their estate, Bai Zhen was genuinely grateful and wanted to befriend her. His overly enthusiastic manner made Wen Luozhi a little uncomfortable.
"We came in a hurry and didn't think much about it. Thank you, Master Bai, for remembering us."
"Hey!" Bai Zhen waved his hand with a smile, noticing that she was a little reserved, and then struck up a conversation with Wen Muchuan and Yan Feng.
Upon hearing that they were there to do business, Bai Zhen immediately patted his chest and declared, "If you need anything, just come to me, Bai Zhen. I, Bai Zhen, have some influence in the business world of the capital."
Wen Luozhi listened from the side, and to be honest, she had never known exactly what the Bai family did.
He's involved in both business and agriculture. Bai Qinghuan had also mentioned that the eldest young master of the Bai family had businesses all over the entire Dajing, so he was definitely not an ordinary merchant. With Bai Zhen's words, that made it even more certain.
I just didn't expect that she was just lending a helping hand, mainly to help Baiweizhai out of its immediate crisis. It's not bad to make friends by chance.
Bai Zhen and Yan Feng couldn't stop talking about business matters. Wen Muchuan, who knew a little about it, found it very interesting to listen to them. He had already learned a lot just by listening.
"Brother Wen is amazing! He raised two such outstanding children, Luo Zhi and Zi Jin."
"One is good at studying, and the other is good at business. I'd be laughing in my sleep if I were one of them."
The two merchants returned to talking about Wen Luozhi, and Bai Zhen and her brother envied Wen Muchuan, their father, greatly.
"Hahaha! Mr. Bai, you're absolutely right! Your children are all exceptional, they're all very capable!"
Wen Muchuan's favorite thing is when others praise his children, especially Wen Luozhi. His proudest achievement in life is having a little daughter.
After resting for two days at the Bai residence, the group finally got to work on the shops and restaurants. With Helian Zhiyan leading the way, they weren't afraid of getting lost at all on the streets of the capital.
Previously, she was most looking forward to seeing the Duke's mansion, but now that they're almost there, the little girl is starting to get a little scared.
She took two steps back, feeling a little scared as she continued forward, afraid that when she got there, she would see only ruins.
Wen Luozhi patted her little shoulder and led her forward. When they arrived at the entrance of the Duke's Mansion, she stopped.
When she first saw the place where Helian Yue lived, she felt a strange mix of emotions.
The two stone lions on either side of the gate are solemn and dignified, and the plaque above is imposing and powerful, making it hard to ignore its former glory.
The white seal on the door has turned yellow; you can tell it's been there for a long time.
The house wasn't demolished! Helian Zhiyan felt a little better and stood on tiptoe to try and see what was inside, but the walls were too high and she couldn't see anything at all.
Two people were pointing at them from a distance, and Wen Luozhi immediately stopped moving when she saw them.
Fearing that the two might say something bad about the Duke's mansion that Helian Zhiyan might overhear, she picked up Helian Zhiyan and said, "Let's go."