What happened in the Luo family happened more than ten years ago. Over the years, Mr. Luo has already relaxed his vigilance. Returning to Licheng at this time will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. In addition, Mr. Luo earned money by selling illegal salt and people in private.
They have all squandered their money, and they must be looking for opportunities to do these businesses again. After all, these shady businesses are the most profitable. Those officials are vampires, and if anything goes wrong with the Luo family, they will definitely be investigated by the government.
So Mr. Zhao took advantage of this moment to find a way to go to Licheng.
If he suddenly left the capital, it would definitely arouse suspicion from others. He had pretended to live in Yanyu Tower before and then left the city carelessly. But this time, he needed to take the Luo family's legitimate daughter with him, so he could no longer use this method.
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So, he wrote down the plan and asked Xu'er to mention the matter in front of his father.
"When I saw the plan, I became suspicious. Xu'er was indeed smart, but she didn't have the ability to write such a detailed plan in such a short period of time. Xu'er didn't hide it. When she saw that I had doubts, she told me
It was written by you. I was a little skeptical at first, but then I thought it was reasonable. I know that you are not really worthless. Maybe you just don't want to take care of business." The master said.
"Father, how is Uncle Xian's health?" Mr. Zhao asked.
"Well, this letter is full of praise for you, and also asked me to listen to your opinions more. It seems that Ah Yin already appreciates you very much. It was only a few months ago that I handed you over to Ah Yin.
He asked someone to send you back at the right time. I thought you would cause Licheng to be in uproar this time." Mr. Zhao said.
"I have let my father worry about me for so many years, and I will never do it again." Mr. Zhao said.
"Your brother is still young and still needs some experience in business. You should teach him well." Mr. Zhao said.
"Father, when we go to Licheng this time, Xu'er has learned a lot from Uncle Xian. You can let him figure it out by himself in the shop. Father, you can let Xu'er try it out, and there should be great results.
Mr. Zhao said.
"Father, I understand, but has the Luo family's business been arranged now?" Mr. Zhao said.
"Returning to my father, the Luo family's business has been handed over to the Luo family's legitimate daughter. As for the second wife of the Luo family, Sister Luo did not make things difficult for them. I sent news a few days ago that they get along well." Mr. Zhao said.
Aunt Hu from the second master's house was unwilling to give in, so she stole something in the middle of the night and planned to leave the Luo family. Originally, Mrs. Luo was not willing to argue with her. If she didn't like staying in the Luo family, she could naturally find another way to make a living. However, Aunt Hu was really
He was so greedy. He had someone steal all the money in the warehouse and was about to leave, but he happened to be caught by his wife.
After interrogating her all night, Madam discovered that the person helping Aunt Hu was actually her man outside.
The lady had Aunt Hu and the man beaten with fifty sticks, and then drove them out of the Luo Mansion.
The lady did not kill them all, but before leaving, she gave Aunt Hu two hundred taels of silver.
After Luo Ying found out about this, he knew that his wife was a kind-hearted person, so he secretly helped a lot.
The purpose of sending this message is to tell Mr. Zhao that they are living a good life and to ask him not to worry about celebrating the New Year in the capital.
When Master Zhao left the study, the master smiled happily. Seeing that the master was smiling happily, the housekeeper said, "It seems that the master is very satisfied with what the young master has done in Li City."
"I have been worried about this hopeless son and what he will do in the future. Xu'er is still young and cannot afford the Zhao family's business. Now I understand that Bin'er has endured it for Xu'er for so long. He
He is a good boy, but I did not protect Xu'er well. I didn't expect that this time I went to Licheng for the Luo family, and even I was plotted by him." Mr. Zhao said with a smile.
"Master, you are obviously very proud, but why do you sound like you are complaining about the young master?" the butler said with a smile.
"I heard that Bin'er did so much in private to protect Xu'er. I knew clearly that Madam was not good to Xu'er, but I kept turning a blind eye. If I had talked to Madam earlier, Bin'er wouldn't have suffered so much.
"It's so painful." Mr. Zhao said regretfully.
"Master, the eldest young master
The reason why he is so sensible is also because of so many years of training. The eldest young master is responsible and knows how to treat his relatives well. What's more, the eldest young master is also able to handle business with ease. Isn't this what you have always wanted to see?" the housekeeper advised.
"Oh, you're right. If you hadn't experienced this, Bin'er wouldn't be able to help the Luo family's legitimate daughter. In the past ten years, Licheng's business has deteriorated a lot, and it's also because of Mr. Luo. He
Basically monopolizing the business in Licheng, our Zhao family did not dare to expand stores in Licheng. Now that Bin'er is helping the Luo family, the Zhao family's business will also flourish." Mr. Zhao said.
"Master, it seems that from now on, you can safely leave the business in the capital to the young master," the steward said.
"This kid is very ambitious. He thinks the business in Beijing is stable and is unwilling to take over. He actually asked me to hand over the business in Beijing to Xu'er and then go out and work hard myself." Mr. Zhao said.
"Is this what the young master said?" the housekeeper asked in surprise.
"That's what he meant. Xu'er is diligent and studious. I'm really pleased. It's just that he is still young and needs to be well cultivated." Mr. Zhao said.
"The eldest young master has great ambitions, and I should be happy. The second young master, being diligent and studious, will definitely support the Zhao family's business in the future," the housekeeper said.
"You are the best at talking." Mr. Zhao said.
Three days later it was New Year's Eve. In the afternoon, Murong Xi was lying by the window and feeling lazy. Rushi smiled and said, "Miss, if you are sleepy, why don't you lie down on the soft couch and take a nap?"
"I'm not sleepy, I just feel bored." Murong Xi said.
"Miss, are you planning something else?" Rushi said with a smile.
"Did Young Master Zhao go to the Anling Marquis Mansion again?" Murong Xi asked.
"Miss, what can I hide from you? If he goes, you will definitely be the first to know. Mr. Zhao has not been there since the last time." Ru Shi said.
"This is really a piece of wood, and it really makes people anxious. After An Linghou came last time, he should have changed his view of Mr. Zhao. At this time, Mr. Zhao won't take the opportunity to visit An Linghou?" Murong Xi said.
"Miss, how did Mr. Zhao know that An Linghou came to inquire about him?" Ru Shi said.
"After An Linghou returns, he will definitely discuss it with his wife. How could she hide it from Yun He? If Yun He knew about this, how could Mr. Zhao not know about it?" Murong Xi said.
"No wonder the young lady said Mr. Zhao is a piece of wood." Ru Shi said.
"After Mr. Zhao came back from Licheng, he was made an official by his father, and Yun He was also made a princess. I think there is only one imperial decree left to grant marriage, otherwise the marriage will be delayed again." Murong
Xi said.
"Miss, what are you going to do?" Rushi said.
"I haven't been to the palace for a long time. I have nothing to do now, so why not go to the palace and have a look." Murong Xi said.
"Miss, you are not going to ask His Majesty to marry you personally, are you?" Rushi said.
"What's wrong with this? I think this is what Your Majesty wants to see. An Linghou has never had a smile on his face for so many years. Their deep love as husband and wife has allowed them to survive these more than ten years. Since Yun He returned
After moving to Anling Houfu, I heard that the smiles on the faces of Madam and the Marquis have increased a lot. I think the Marquis must be most worried about Yun He's marriage. If the marriage is decided by the father, the Marquis will definitely be happy."
Murong Xi said.
"Rushi understands." Rushi said.
After Ru Shi made arrangements, she helped Murong Xi get on the carriage, but she didn't expect that Feng Mingye would be waiting for her on the carriage early in the morning.
"Why are you on the carriage?" Murong Xi asked.
"I heard that you were going to enter the palace, and I wasn't worried." Feng Mingye said.
"I want to go to Liuli Palace to see Concubine Yun. I'm afraid it won't be convenient for you to go," Murong Xi said.
"I went to see my father. I heard that you are worried about the marriage between Mr. Zhao and Yun He. Then please ask your father to grant a marriage. Wouldn't this matter be solved?" Feng Mingye said.
"You think so too?" Murong Xi said.
"Of course, otherwise why would I accompany you to the palace?" Feng Mingye
said.
After the two people arrived at the palace, one went to the Imperial Study Room and the other to the Liuli Palace.
Concubine Yun Guifei had not seen Murong Xi for a long time. When she heard that Murong Xi was standing outside the palace gate, she quickly asked someone to invite her in.
Murong Xi said hello to Concubine Yun, but Concubine Yun stopped her and said, "It's not important to say hello, you have to be careful about the child in your belly."
"How is your health lately, the imperial concubine?" Murong Xi asked.
"There's nothing serious about my body. I'm just thinking about your body." Concubine Yun said.
"Aye is always worried about me during this period and won't let me go out to relax. Today I went to the palace for the marriage between the Hou family and the Zhao family. I thought I could sneak into the palace alone, but I didn't expect that Aye would find out about it early in the morning.
Wait for me in the carriage." Murong Xi said.
"I remember that the baby girl in Anling Houfu died in infancy, didn't she? How could she be found suddenly? Could it be that she didn't die in infancy at that time, but just disappeared?" Concubine Yun asked.
"It's a long story. The child didn't die in infancy but was stolen by someone else. I didn't expect to find it after so many years. This young lady is also very lucky," Murong Xi said.
"I think someone must have done something shameful. The poor child has suffered a lot in the outside world for more than ten years. But he can be found back. The Marquis and his wife must be very happy, right?" Concubine Yun asked.
"At first they heard that their child was still alive, and they couldn't react for a while. The lady even fainted. When they brought the young lady to the madam, the madam didn't hesitate at all and insisted that this was their daughter.
"Because Princess Ninghe's appearance is very similar to Madam's, so it's impossible to avoid her," Murong Xi said.
"It's really abominable to do something to a child who is still in his infancy. But when it comes to marriage, is it possible that the princess and the young master of the Zhao family are in love?" said Concubine Yun.
"Yes, the two of them went through a lot in Licheng, and it was Mr. Zhao who found Princess Ninghe on behalf of An Linghou. In that case, why not ask your father to help?" Murong Xi said.
"Xi'er, but I heard that Mr. Zhao is famous as a playboy in the capital. Although His Majesty has appointed a fourth-grade official, I don't know if he is reliable." Concubine Yun asked.
"Actually Mr. Zhao is not at all the same as what was rumored. It is precisely because of this that I take this matter to heart." Murong Xi said.
