Chapter 1305: The Mermaid in the Mansion
The fact that the Wen family was able to become the richest man under Wen Renqing's leadership has already demonstrated his strength.
It is true that he is a romantic man when it comes to household affairs.
But outside, he is not lacking in skill and courage.
Upon hearing that an important figure had come to the imperial capital, Wen Renqing immediately realized that something must have happened that he didn't know about, and he arranged many things in just an incense stick of time.
He asked his intelligence network outside to find out who the big shot was, and then arranged for Wenren Xinqing to write a letter to Wenren Ding. He then called the two merchants from the imperial capital to his presence.
The two merchants were greatly frightened by the Wen family’s crazy behavior last time. This time, they were called to the Wen family again. They were very nervous and their calves couldn’t help but shiver as they stood in the study.
"Recall all the major and minor events that happened in the imperial capital in the past six months and tell them to me." Wen Renqing sat on a chair, holding a cup of tea, with an impeccable expression.
The two merchants looked at each other in confusion.
They had done things for the Wen family before, and they did not dare to hide what happened in the Imperial Capital Mall from Wen Renqing. This time when they were called in for questioning, the questions were definitely not about the mall.
The two men had no idea that a great man had come to the city, and they racked their brains to recall and narrate the various events that had taken place in the imperial capital.
As they spoke, they secretly glanced at Wen Renqing's expression. They couldn't see any clues, and the more they talked, the more uncertain they felt.
The merchant surnamed Huang tried hard to recall and remembered another thing, "I once heard a high-ranking official, when he was drunk, reveal that the lord had found a strange man who could tell fortunes, and he relied on him very much, and even wanted to make him the national teacher."
"And then?" This was the first time Wen Renqing heard of such a thing, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Then... the matter was left unresolved. Anyway, I haven't heard of anyone being named the Imperial Master. It might have been a rumor."
Wen Renqing did not get much useful information from the two merchants. The scattered information was not enough to help him judge the current situation.
It was not until late at night that a servant who had been promoted by Wen Ren Ding in the past came back from outside and hurriedly knocked on the study door.
"Master, the important person staying at the Su family right now is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the East Palace!"
Although this servant was not good-looking, he had extraordinary skills. He made friends with the servants of the Su family through various means and finally got the information.
The news that the emperor was in poor health had spread all over the country recently, and the wise and benevolent prince was sure to succeed him. But at this time, the prince came here quietly, which must be something very important.
"I also heard that the young master of the Su family who has been traveling abroad for many years is accompanying His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and they have a close relationship."
There are undercurrents here, but Shi Li and Wen Ren Ding are still unaware of it, and their lives are still peaceful.
Counting the days, in a few days, Jiao Xiao's clothes will be ready. Then he will let Wen Ren Ding take him to get them and give him a big surprise.
Shi Li leaned lazily by the water, imagining the expression Wen Ren Ding would have at that time.
Not far away, Wen Rending pinched the plump pine nuts lightly with his fingers, instantly breaking them in half, then gently lifted up the kernels inside and put them on a plate.
Except for pine nuts, other dried fruits also had the fate of being peeled, but Shili didn't like them all, so in the end only pine nuts were left.
When there were enough food in a plate, Wen Rending would carry the plate and place it where Shi Li could reach it most easily, then place a kiss on her forehead or cheek.
Life like this is something even gods would envy.
When the servant led Fang Jianzhang over, he saw Shi Li pick up a pine nut and put it to Wen Rending's mouth.
He shook his head, and then Shi Li frowned and said something. He immediately opened his mouth to take the pine nuts and even kissed her snow-white fingertips.
Fang Jianzhang's eyes flickered slightly, he lowered his head with mixed emotions, and followed the servants in a proper manner.
"whats the matter?"
Wen Ren Ding was a little impatient at being disturbed for no reason, but the fact that his servant dared to bring Fang Jianzhang over showed his generosity towards his friend.
Fang Jianzhang suppressed his pounding heart and said calmly, "I'm at a farm on the outskirts of the city, and something has happened. I really don't know what to do, so I can only come to you."
After saying this, fearing that Wen Ren Ding would refuse, he handed over another box and said with a wry smile, "I was shortsighted last time and neglected the girl. This is to make amends."
The box also contains jewels, valuable and rare.
Now everyone knows that asking Wen Ren Ding for help is not about giving him something, but about pleasing the mermaids around him.
Wen Rending did not refuse, but looked at Shi Li first, "Are you going?"
"I'm sleepy, you go ahead."
Shi Li yawned and touched the necklace around her neck. She didn't know why, but after coming back, she always felt sleepy and didn't want to leave the water.
So Wen Rending followed Fang Jianzhang away, and she stayed by the water and dozed off.