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Chapter 36: Going to the Feng Mansion

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My aunt valued you very much. You and I have made an appointment with me, but I still took the time to call you. Li Huaxi sat in the carriage, saying to Zhang Ada in front of me as if he was lifting it casually.

Zhang Ada heard the unsatisfactory meaning of Li Huaxi's words, but he also understood that it was related to the fact that he had missed some time, so he had to say: The second lady didn't know something, and the eldest lady suddenly felt uncomfortable, so I checked her, so I wasted some time.

Li Huaxi raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: Is the aunt sick? What disease?

Zhang Ada smiled slightly in his heart, intending to scare her, so he looked at Li Huaxi and replied: It's similar to the disease we talked about yesterday.

Varicocele? Li Huaxi's face changed. She didn't expect that the disease she talked about yesterday would really appear so soon, but it was still in someone she knew

This made Li Huaxi feel more crisis

Zhang Ada quickly shook his head and said: It's not this disease, but it's also a disease of legs and feet. Varicocele was caused by standing for a long time, while the eldest lady moved for a long time.

So that's it. The eldest aunt is indeed hard-working, not as quiet as the second aunt and her mother. Although Li Huaxi is proud, she is also sensible. Although she is not very close to Zhou Ru, she also respects and believes in her heart.

Li Huaxi's expression changed for a moment, as if he wanted to say something, but he had never spoken. He was silent all the way and arrived at his destination.

Feng Mansion? But Governor Feng's mansion? Zhang Ada got off the carriage and helped Li Huaxi down. He glanced at the plaque with the words Feng Mansion written on the gate, and couldn't help but look strange.

Of course, it is Governor Feng's mansion. This is the only one of the big officials named Feng in Jiangyin. Li Huaxi replied on the side.

Zhang Ada really didn't expect that there would be such a coincidence. The poetry and painting meeting brought by Li Huaxi to attend was actually held by Feng Zhuyun, a lady from Feng family.

There are many young talents in Jiangyin, and there are similar parties everywhere, so Zhang Ada didn't care much at the beginning.

But now things happened, Zhang Ada was not expecting it. He thought that he might have some unexpected gains when he came to help Li Huaxi today. Now he began to look forward to whether he could take the opportunity to catch Song Qian's tail.

Li Huaxi led Zhang Ada into Feng's Mansion without any stopping, holding the post of the meeting.

Following the guidance of the Feng Mansion servant, the two came to the banquet area in the mansion.

The banquet area is a garden, with flowers, plants and trees carefully carved by craftsmen surrounding a pool of water. It is next to the pond where koi are raised in various colors. It is a pavilion corridor specially used to entertain guests and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

The entire garden is not too big, but every space is carefully used to build a harmonious but hierarchical structure, which reflects a small and beautiful sense of art, fully interpreting the standard back garden of Chinese gardens.

Zhang Ada and Li Huaxi came to the garden along the corridor built on the pond. The scenery in front of him made Zhang Ada a little shocked.

Although the scale of Feng Mansion is not too exaggerated, the exquisite landscape architecture inside is no longer suitable for the mansion where a governor lives!

Zhang Ada couldn't help but sigh: This Feng Mansion is really exquisitely built! Speaking of which, although Jiangyin is considered rich, it is far less prosperous than Jinlin City in the center of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. However, I didn't expect that the salary of the governor of Jiangyin seemed to be comparable to Jinlin.

Li Huaxi heard Zhang Ada's implicit meaning, implying that the prosperity of Governor Feng's mansion was no less than that of Jin Lin's senior official, and I'm afraid it was not involved in some shameful business.

Then, as you say, let’s not mention the Feng Mansion. Although our Li family’s house is not as exquisite as the Feng Mansion, its area is also very exaggerated. Have you ever seen someone gossiping about it? Li Huaxi walked slowly, and only Zhang A Daneng beside him heard it while he was speaking.

Second Miss, how can Feng’s Mansion be compared with our Li’s Mansion? If it were to emphasize agriculture and commerce in the early years, just relying on the Li’s Mansion to occupy land would be enough to be imprisoned and severely punished!

After the empress dowager regent, she supported merchants to promote trade and lifted many restrictions on merchants. In addition, the master did good deeds in Jiangyin to benefit the people, and also purchased land at a high price to expand the residence.

No matter whether it is the government or the people, there is no problem in all aspects

However, officials of this dynasty have regulations that they should not go to business at home unless they are rewarded by the court. If there are no means of making money, how can they have such a house just by salary?

Zhang Ada's words sounded too serious. After all, even if officials do not seek profit, some people will curry favor with the government for convenience and take the initiative to offer benefits to them.

Therefore, it is common for officials to accept bribes. As long as they do not commit any illegal crimes, they will do whatever they want to seek benefits and can honestly perform their duties.

If you just open a back door for people to walk for convenience, basically no one will ask about it.

The reason why Zhang Ada specifically proposed was that the money from the construction of the Feng Mansion was solely based on this legal corruption.

The means are simply unsatisfactory!

After hearing this, Li Huaxi frowned, looked at Zhang Ada and said: Do you think this lady is so stupid that she doesn’t know what she knows?

Ah Da dare not

Seeing that Zhang Ada was not angry at all and slightly lowered his head to apologize, Li Huaxi did not make things difficult for him. His eyes turned forward and said as he walked:

You don’t know that this Feng family was originally the house of Huang family in Jiangyin. His family was one of the best wealthy merchants in Jiangyin back then. Even our Li family had to rely on Huang family at that time!

Later, Huang's collusion with officials and exploited the people to expand rapidly, and later became more and more bold! Ten years ago, the Huang's family took the opportunity to raise the price of grain, which forced the victims to cause civil rebellion. The court directly beheaded and searched the house. The house was later idle and was not distributed to him as a residence after Governor Feng took office.

Zhang Ada suddenly realized that after all, he had not arrived in Jiangyin ten years ago, and he didn't understand these old things: So that's it, Ada thought too much, please forgive me, Miss.

Li Huaxi pursed her lips and waved her hands: It's okay, you have good intentions, but you have to remember that I'm not my stupid sister, you don't need to worry about me like you treat her.

Zhang Ada couldn't help but pull the corners of his mouth. He didn't expect that Li Huaxi would even see his attitude towards Li Yudie.

From this point of view, this second lady is not so arrogant than the top, but just doesn't express her thoughts casually.

Ada remembers it

The two walked into the courtyard of the pond and saw young men and women standing everywhere. The pillars on all sides of the courtyard and the edges of the internal corridors had already been placed, and many appreciation poems, calligraphy and paintings were hung.

There are works by famous artists and works created by young talents, including works by Miss Feng’s family, Feng Zhuyun

These talented men and beautiful women who attended the meeting either talked with friends, tasted calligraphy and paintings, or enjoyed beautiful scenery, and wrote poems improvised

Anyway, talented scholars learn, but they don’t learn enough, so they use their appearance and personalities to make up their minds.

The second lady of the Li family is here!

I really appreciate Miss Li's paintings. I wonder if I can be lucky enough to see Miss's new work today?

I heard that Master Han has temporarily lived in Jiangyin because he was interested in Miss Li's talent and stayed here to give me personal advice. Now that Miss Li has been taught by the master, her painting skills will inevitably reach a new level!

As soon as Li Huaxi entered the courtyard, several young men and women immediately gathered around to talk and praise.

Zhang Ada didn't expect that her second lady was quite popular. She originally thought that a woman with such a personality would not have a wide range of social aspects.

However, although Li Huaxi is tall and stands up with her head slightly raised, like a proud swan, her attitude towards talking to others can be called knowledgeable and approachable.

In addition, her talent for calligraphy and painting is very reasonable.

Huaxi has seen Miss Feng. Li Huaxi bowed slightly and said to the oncoming woman.

Zhang Ada turned his head and saw a bright and beautiful young woman wearing a long black ink dress and walking gracefully.

This woman is not inferior to Li Huaxi. She is a little more mature than Li Huaxi. She has developed graceful and charming figure. Her appearance is less sharp than the delicate and cold Li Huaxi, and she has a little more gentle and elegant appearance.

Zhuyun has met Miss Li and welcomed Miss Li to the meeting~ Feng Zhuyun came to Li Huaxi and bowed to him and said

It is worthy of being an official lady, her behavior and posture are quite particular, and she can't find any disqualification. Zhang Ada looked at Feng Zhuyun and felt pleasing to the eye.

Miss Feng, you are welcome. Today, Huaxi went to the banquet and brought a new piece of work for you to appreciate and review.

Li Huaxi said, and glanced at Zhang Ada beside him.

Before General Zhang A got off the car, he opened the long cloth bag that Li Huaxi gave him. He pulled out the scroll from it and slowly opened it, showing it in front of Feng Zhuyun and the young man and woman next to him.

Due to Zhang Ada's height and long arms, a scroll was fully unfolded. Li Huaxi's painting immediately attracted the attention of young men and women around him.

But Feng Zhuyun looked at Zhang Ada. I wonder if it was because Zhang Ada's eyes were always looking at her, and Feng Zhuyun noticed it, so the two of them looked at each other at this moment.

To Feng Zhuyun's surprise, she did not see any unpleasant expression on the face of this tall and strong man. When she saw herself looking at him, he just lowered his head slightly to show.

Feng Zhuyun didn't care. She just glanced at the scroll with the people around her.

She is worthy of being the best talent in Jiangyin calligraphy and painting. In my opinion, Miss Li's painting skills are better than those of famous masters!

Indeed, this painting has the charm of the old dynasty's sage, but it also has the style of Miss Li's own lineage!

It's quite addictive!

Faced with the praises around her that she was about to blow Li Huaxi to the sky, she herself seemed particularly calm and calm

Zhang Ada couldn't help but look at her in surprise. He hadn't seen Li Huaxi's paintings yet, so he was not inconvenient to look down at this moment. He just thought to himself, is his second lady really so awesome in her realm?

Feng Zhuyun did not offer praise like the talented men and beautiful women around her, but carefully admired Li Huaxi's paintings. After the praise on the side was almost done, she said happily:

With this painting of Miss Li today, I will definitely add luster to the banquet I held! Please ask the servants of your family to hand over the paintings to their maids for their appreciation!

The person who came, led Miss Li's entourage into the side hall to use tea. General Zhang A handed the scroll to the maid who came to meet him, and Feng Zhuyun arranged it as soon as possible.

Wait, he is not my follower, but was invited by me to attend the meeting! When Li Huaxi heard this, he quickly said something and stopped him.

Feng Zhuyun couldn't help but blink and glanced at Zhang Ada in surprise. She didn't see that this man who looked like a guard at the house seemed to be here to attend the meeting, because the other party's temperament and outfit were ordinary, and he didn't look like he was here to attend a poetry and painting meeting at all.

Oh? Shu Zhuyun is so clumsy that she mistakenly recognizes this young master as a servant of the mansion. Please ask the young master for his surname and name?

Feng Zhuyun gave a deep gift, and I don’t know whether the apology is sincere or not, but from Zhang Ada’s perspective, the gullies in Miss Feng’s heart are still very deep.

Zhang Ada glanced at Li Huaxi, and the other party immediately gave him a look. Zhang Ada was careless and then returned the courtesy: Miss Feng doesn't have to care. My surname is Zhang, his name is Muxuan, from Yongzhou

As soon as these words were said, everyone couldn't help but look at each other. Feng Zhuyun also blinked and tentatively said: Could the young master come from the clan of Taishi Zhang of the dynasty?

No, no, there are many surnames in Yongzhou, but there is no blessing. Zhang Ada smiled and shook his head.

The crowd on the side relaxed, whether it was a pity or a relief, but Feng Zhuyun did not show any expression, but instead asked Zhang Ada: Mr. Zhang, I wonder which aspect of this piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are the best at?

Miss Feng, she is not good at piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Zhang Ada's answer is unreasonable and can be said to be indifferent.

I just thought I had met a talented man and a beautiful man from a noble man. When I heard this, I felt silent again. Everyone looked at each other and their feelings about this ignorant fool were reduced.

Feng Zhuyun was unable to answer this answer for a while, and turned her eyes to Li Huaxi on the side, who was confused.

Li Huaxi was speechless at this moment. She just wanted Zhang Ada not to criticize her identity, but she didn't expect that this guy was so worried. After a while, he made up his identity and had something to do with the Grand Master of the dynasty, and then said that he knew nothing and came to participate in the poetry and painting meeting!

At this time, she saw Feng Zhuyun passing her eyes to ask, and she didn't know how to answer for a moment. She showed a rare smile on her face. She turned to Zhang Ada beside her and said: Mr. Zhang is present, and Hua Yan is not more convenient than the substitute. Mr. Don't keep it a secret, so she told you straightforwardly.

To be ashamed, I really don’t have any talent for creation, but I know some carving methods and use them to pass the time. If I have to talk about my skills, I still have some confidence in my own eyesight. I asked Miss Li to attend the meeting this time, I wanted to come and appreciate it.

After listening to Zhang Ada's words, the people present had no interest in making friends with him. After all, Zhang Ada had neither identity nor talent, and only knew some carvings. He also said that he was good at appreciation.

Dear ladies, the young talented young woman can't dislike or despise Zhang Ada, but she doesn't really care about this man who looks ordinary and looks like a man who doesn't have anything to do with the word "Yushu Linfeng".

As the host, Feng Zhuyun certainly did not show any rudeness to the guests. She was still polite and said to Zhang Ada very politely:

So that's it. Since you are here, Mr. Zhang will have a good time to enjoy it. I believe that the party carefully prepared by Zhu Yun will not disappoint the young master.

It must be certain, Zhang Ada replied

Li Huaxi was relieved when she saw her foolishness. She didn't want Zhang Ada to brag too much. Now the result is just right.

By the way, Ms. Feng, where is the small hall of the Painting Art Hall arranged? Li Huaxi changed the topic and asked

I arranged it near the inner courtyard, which was relatively quiet. However, your classmates from the Painting Arts Hall have not arrived yet, and Master Song has not yet attended the meeting.

Feng Zhuyun accepted the request of the Xiaoxiang Painting Art Hall where Li Huaxi is located in advance and arranged a special painting hall for them to have a place to practice painting skills during the visit.

Li Huaxi frowned slightly when she heard this, then returned to peace and said with a relaxation: Please, Miss Feng, I'll go around first. When Master Song arrives, please send someone to inform Huaxi. Thank you.

Of course, Miss Li is welcomed for the time being. I still have guests to greet you, so I will lose my companion first. Feng Zhuyun bowed slightly and then left with her maid.

Zhang Ada looked at the young men and women around him, looking like they invited Li Huaxi to chat and watch, so he naturally didn't want to be the hindrance in their eyes, so he took the initiative to say: Then I'll have fun everywhere, you still have friends, don't care about me

Li Huaxi apologized a little. Knowing that Zhang Ada might not be very comfortable in such an environment, he did not force it. He nodded and said: OK, remember to meet with me later. If you can't find me, you can ask the maid to ask her about the location of the small hall of the Painting Art Hall and go there to find me.

Zhang Ada nodded, got out of the crowd surrounding Li Huaxi, and walked into the courtyard on his own.

In fact, Zhang Ada was not as embarrassed as Li Huaxi imagined. After all, he was not here to visit, but followed the second wife's instructions and accompanied Li Huaxi to fulfill the instructions in the mansion, but it was just easier.