Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade

He stopped Qian Manjiang and walked forward to say, "I heard the Wu family kid got squeezed out of the Ministry of Rites and sent to manage peasants in the county?"

Qian Manjiang was slightly stunned, then nodded seriously, "Alas, it’s all because our connections aren’t strong enough; someone else got the position first by being more quick-footed."

Old man Qian laughed without agreement and said, "You can’t blame our family’s weak connections for this. If anyone’s to blame, it’s that the Wu family kid is only a Graduate. A Graduate, like a lady-in-waiting, how could he possibly enter the Six Ministries?"

Qian Manjiang nodded, "What you said is true, Father." He continued, "Father, we can’t let these words get out, or they’ll cause trouble."

Old man Qian waved his hand, "Do you think I’m foolish? I’ve seen my fair share of the world. I won’t take what’s said at home outside." With that, he hummed a tune and left.

Qian Yixiu lowered her head and chuckled to herself; Father Jiang was always good at bluffing.

In the upper room on the east side, both Wu Zuzhi and his son were present, lively discussing with Qian Sangui and Lady Wu. As soon as Qian Manjiang entered, Wu Qingshu stood up and said, "The Ministry of Appointments has ordered me to take up my position in Xijin County within half a month."

Qian Sangui also laughed, "Now that we’ve got the official document, we can relax. It’s just that the timing is a bit rushed."

The group discussed further that since time was tight, they had to send servants ahead to Xijin County to rent a double-entry courtyard house for the Wu family. They would buy their own home later when they were able to. Father and son from the Wu family thanked Qian Sangui for his thoughtful arrangements, and were even more anxious for other members of the Wu family to arrive from Zaozhou Province so they could take up the new post together.

Lady Wu was still somewhat reluctant to see them go. Wu Zuzhi said with a smile, "The journey from Capital City to Xijin County is just over three hours by carriage; it’s quite convenient. Once our house is properly set up, my sister can come and stay with us for a few days. Later on, you all will have a place to visit. Didn’t you say you have gardens and properties in Xijin County? When you’re there, just stay at our place."

At noon, Wu Zuzhi and his son were invited to stay for lunch in the main yard, where the men also drank wine.

When the wine was at its peak, a Servant reported that General Liang Jinzhao had arrived. Upon hearing this, Qian Manjiang hurried to the front courtyard, and not long after, he sent someone to invite Wu Zuzhi and Wu Qingshu to the front courtyard as well, where they talked until dusk.