Chapter 942: Taking From Others Is a Debt of Gratitude

After making arrangements, Bai Yunxi leaned on the cushions, checked the balance in the locker, squinted and thought, how could he add some property to his family?

Just when she was distracted, Pomegranate walked in with an invitation. "Old lady, the Duan family has sent an invitation."

The Duan family, an imperial merchant in Kyoto?

Mrs. Wu once told her that the Duan family in Kyoto was from the first family lineage, and she and Xie Yu's mother were from the second family lineage.

Bai Yunxi took the post and opened it, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows. The Duan family held a flower viewing party.

She had no friendship with the Duan family, so how could she suddenly notice the Bai family?

At this moment, Zhang Yishan was supported by the girl and walked in, "Mom, the Duan family posted a message to us. I guess it must be related to the Xie family's godbrother."

"Xie Yu is back too? Why didn't you hear Xiao Wu mention it?" Bai Yunxi was stunned.

"The official mentioned something to me yesterday. He also just learned that Brother Xie is also being deployed. However, they have a long journey and have been delayed for a long time. It is estimated that it is time to enter Beijing."

Zhang Yishan chuckled lightly, "Brother Xie is the nephew of the second brother of the Duan family. When they come to Beijing to take up their posts, the first brother of the Duan family must also pay attention to them."

So what about the imperial merchants? They are still different from the officials who passed the examination.

Her mother once told her that the imperial merchants were the moneybags of the imperial court. Although they had rank, they had no real power. Don't hesitate when asking you to pay, otherwise, all your property could be confiscated for just one insignificant crime.

Listening to Zhang Yishan's thoughts, Bai Yunxi sighed, this is class. Even if he is labeled as an imperial merchant, in the eyes of these bureaucrats, he is still a merchant.

Putting down the invitation, Bai Yunxi looked at her bulging belly and asked, "How are you feeling? Are you going to the banquet?"

Zhang Yishan stroked her belly and said, "Mom, don't worry, I'm not feeling well. I can go and join in the fun."

When she first came to Kyoto, she had to show her face.

"In that case, just reply to them and keep the appointment truthfully."

When I first arrived in Kyoto, it was quite lively.

In the afternoon, Yaya came back.

Bai Yunxi looked at her uninterested expression and raised his eyebrows, "How are you? Didn't you have a good time?"

"It's okay, not as fun as I thought."

Those girls gathered together, racking their brains to recite poems and write poems, which was very boring. Reading and writing at home and having to go out are so exhausting. It’s really a hassle.

She took the girl for a few laps in the garden, and the scenery was still very beautiful.

That Tao Ruyi still inspired her to write poetry, did she think she was a three-year-old child?

Get hooked on when you get excited?

Listening to Yaya's heartfelt voice, Baiyunxi almost shook the corner of his mouth, "You haven't met anyone who can talk to you?"

"There is one, her name is Tang Yuan, and she is also a girl who doesn't like to write poems." Thinking of that girl hiding in the pavilion and eating cakes, she was like a little hamster, very cute.

Listening to her granddaughter's description, Baiyunxi was stunned. She had found a like-minded friend.

"As long as you have friends you can talk to." It's okay if you like to eat, it's just a personal hobby.

"Grandma, I invite her to come to my house as a guest when she has time."

Yaya said with a smile, it was rare to meet such an interesting girl, it would be nice to chat together.

Bai Yunxi looked at her granddaughter and thought, the future is long.

Three days later, the Duan family's other courtyard.

Baiyunxi arrived as scheduled with Du and Zhang Yishan.

As soon as I got off the carriage, the mother-in-law came over and said, "Old slave, please pay your respects to Bai Shuren. My master has been waiting for you for a long time."

Bai Yunxi nodded and followed her mother-in-law into the courtyard. Looking at the colorful scenery in the courtyard, her brows moved. She was worthy of being an imperial merchant, quite luxurious.

If you can see hundreds of flowers blooming in winter, they must have been cultivated in a greenhouse.

Such a large scale not only consumes manpower and material resources, but heating alone is a huge expense.

If you don’t have any financial resources, you can’t afford to go through such trouble.

As soon as I took two steps, I saw a woman in a gorgeous dress walking quickly, "Bai Shuren's visit to the other courtyard is really radiant."

As the man spoke, he walked up to Baiyunxi and saluted.

"I've met Bai Shuren."

"No gift,"

Baiyunxi held her hands up and looked at her gently,

"You are the eldest lady of the Duan family, right? We are all new here, so please bear with me if I make a mistake."

"You're welcome, Bai Shu. You have a very accurate vision."

Mrs. Duan chuckled lightly and led the people towards the yard.

"I had known that Mr. Bai had arrived in Kyoto, a young and talented man. Today I would meet such a graceful and noble person as Shu Ren. It turns out that he has his roots."

Listening to the compliments, Bai Yunxi couldn't help but sigh, he can speak.

"How can you say so well? It's so kind."

"Oh, I am not the only one who said this. Bai Hanlin became a celebrity as soon as he entered Kyoto. Whether it is appearance or ability, he is first-class."

After Mrs. Duan said this, she covered her mouth with a handkerchief and giggled.

He looks like a cheerful and talkative person.

While talking, another guest arrived at the door.

Bai Yunxi saw Tao Ruyi following the woman at a glance.

Mrs. Duan stopped immediately and spoke softly,

"What a coincidence. The Tao family's eldest wife and daughter are also here. They are worthy of being official members of the minister's family. Their manners are really good."

While talking, Mrs. Tao brought her daughter to several people. Mrs. Duan said hello again, and then introduced the two of them to each other.

"This is Bai Shuren, Bai Hanlin's mother."

"It turns out you are from Bai Shu, so you are polite."

Mrs. Tao nodded slightly, and Bai Yunxi returned the greeting. The two were of the same rank and were not familiar with each other, so a nodding acquaintance was enough.

The moment Tao Ruyi saw Bai Yunxi, she was stunned and couldn't help complaining in her heart.

What bad luck, how did she meet again?

A group of bumpkins from the countryside.

The Duan family was the same. The Bai family went to curry favor as soon as they entered Beijing. It was really a merchant habit.

Listening to Tao Ruyi's indignant voice, Bai Yunxi glanced at her. This girl was really strange. She looked down on this and that, so why did she come here?

As soon as the question came up, Tao Ruyi started complaining again. If Duan Hongni hadn't been generous and gave her a lot of good things, she really wouldn't want to come to such a boring flower banquet.

Bai Yunxi pulled the corner of her mouth. It turned out that she was short-handed.

Mrs. Duan led people into the garden, and Bai Yunxi felt a warm feeling, and a flash of surprise in her eyes. There was a sun room at this time?

This was the first time she had seen glass, transparent glass, since she came here.

Seeing the surprise in Bai Yunxi's eyes, Madam Duan was proud and explained softly,

"This is colored glass. My master brought it back from a faraway place. It took him several years to build this greenhouse."

For these colored glass, the master specially formed a camel team, which cost a lot of money.

As soon as Madam Duan finished speaking, someone echoed,

"Isn't it? To build such a large greenhouse, I'm afraid no one else has the financial resources except the Duan family."