Chapter 529 Xue Rengui: Master must be training me
Princess Changle felt a little regretful in her heart.
I was too reserved at the beginning, I should have taken action earlier.
Now he's fine and has become sister Yuzhang's consort——
She didn't know that not only had she become sister Yuzhang's consort, the little chambermaid she longed for, but she had also become sister Ying'er's husband, otherwise she would have regretted it even more.
After a winter of development, Datang Changle Trading Co., Ltd. has been on track.
Although many dignitaries are still accustomed to using charcoal for heating, many middle- and lower-class people have begun to gradually accept the fact that coal is used for heating and cooking.
Ultimately, it's because it's cheap.
Living at home, you don’t need to teach people who are obsessed with oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea. As long as they are convinced that coal is non-toxic, ordinary people will choose with their feet. Now the Chengdong Briquette Factory has expanded several times and opened several additional branches.
, but briquettes are still in short supply.
Incidentally, even stoves and chimneys are in short supply.
Not only are the blacksmiths in the east of the city prospering, but many blacksmiths in the city are also prospering.
The only difference is that due to Wang Zi'an's request, the stoves and chimneys in the east of the city are sold together. To buy a briquettes stove, you must buy a chimney. With a chimney, you can get a discount when buying briquettes. You can also buy briquettes at a discount during the winter.
Save a lot of money.
But even so, some people are still reluctant to buy chimneys.
The reason is simple. With the current level of technology, building a chimney is more expensive than building a stove.
Many people would rather spend money to buy briquettes without discounts than buy chimneys.
Anyway, Chengdong is not the only one selling stoves.
Fortunately, these groups are generally people who live a miserable life. Many people don't talk about it, and leaks are leaked everywhere. However, nothing major has happened for the time being.
Of course, maybe something happened and I just didn't pay attention.
After all, just in case, anyone who buys briquettes will always have someone at the briquette factory inform them of the possible risks of using briquettes and remind them to use a chimney.
So, if something really happened, there would probably be nothing to cause fuss about.
Princess Changle here was in the room looking at something she didn't like. Suddenly, she heard the door of the room, and Cheng Ying'er and Cheng Ying came in from outside.
"Sister Changle, what's wrong with you? Why are you willing to stay alone in the room..."
Cheng Ying'er took off her thick cloak, stood on tiptoes and hung it on the clothes rack, and asked casually with a smile.
"I-I'm bored and boring alone..."
Princess Changle felt a little flustered for no reason.
Cheng Ying'er thought Changle was complaining that he didn't take her with him when he went out, and said with a smile.
"Okay, okay, don't be angry. Later, my sister will take you to my house to eat hot pot -"
As soon as Changle heard that there was food, he immediately became energetic.
"Are they coming back, Auntie?"
Cheng Yinger smiled and nodded.
"It's almost time, I'll be back this afternoon -"
After this period of nursing care and treatment, my mother's physical condition recovered very well.
We originally planned to celebrate the New Year at Wangchuan Villa, but now that my mother has recovered, she naturally wants to go back to the city. After all, Chang'an City is still bustling for the New Year.
In fact, the key reason she was embarrassed to say was that she was going to get married in the next year. It was inconvenient and too far away in Wangchuan Villa. She came back this time mainly to prepare for the marriage.
With the two sisters Cheng Ying'er accompanying her, Princess Changle quickly forgot about the little scholar with a mean smile.
What kind of little chambermaid do you want? Isn’t it nice to have sisters?
At noon, we had hot pot at Su Guogong's mansion. The three little sisters sat around the fire.
Suddenly, Princess Changle sniffed and asked in surprise.
"Sister Yinger, the hot pot base seems to be different today than before. Why does it smell so good?"
Before Cheng Ying'er could say anything, Cheng Ying, who was sitting next to her and couldn't wait to pick up her chopsticks, winked at Cheng Ying'er and let out a rough and charming laugh.
"That's natural. You have to know that today's hot pot base is our sister Ying'er's future husband - wu wu -"
Before Cheng Ying finished speaking, Cheng Ying'er, who was no longer blushing, covered her mouth.
"Eat your food well, you are the only one who talks a lot——"
Originally, Princess Changle asked casually like this, but when she saw her good sister's appearance, her curiosity suddenly aroused.
"What on earth? My future husband?"
At this time, Cheng Ying had already pulled away from her sister and joked with a smile.
"What husband is it? It's my husband - Mr. Ruyi, my little husband -"
Seeing that she couldn't stop Cheng Ying, Cheng Ying'er simply accepted her fate and pretended to be calm as she went to look at the hot pot situation.
"Sister Ying'er is engaged?!"
When Princess Changle heard this, she immediately became energetic. She didn't even bother to eat the hot pot and came over with a gossipy look on her face.
"Not only are we engaged, we are about to get married -"
Cheng Ing-wen will never stop dying if he is not amazing.
Princess Changle was stunned and stunned for a long time before she looked at Cheng Ying'er in disbelief.
"Sister Ying'er, you, you are about to get married - I, why didn't I know - quickly, tell me honestly, which family's young master is so lucky to marry such a gentle and virtuous wife like my sister..."
Cheng Ying'er's expression almost collapsed due to her teasing, and she pushed her away angrily.
"Go, go, go - don't listen to sister Ying's nonsense, who, who said they are getting married, it's early -"
How could Princess Changle believe her? She came up to her with great interest and held Cheng Ying'er's arm.
"Sister Ying'er, tell me quickly, tell me who the other party is, let me see if I recognize him——"
"Of course you know me, not only do you know me, but you're quite familiar with me -"
Cheng Ying stretched out her chopsticks to grab the mutton she preferred in the hot pot, and answered with a smile.
Sister Ying'er was able to find such a good husband, thanks to her own investment.
After all, I am still half a month older than sister Ying'er.
However, until now, I still haven't figured out who those three entourages in brocade clothes were from my brother-in-law. Well, I must ask him carefully when he comes to welcome the bride.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Thinking of this, even the meat in Cheng Ying's mouth felt much more delicious.
As soon as she heard Cheng Ying talk about this, Princess Changle couldn't help but become more curious.
While he couldn't wait to reach for the mutton in the pot, he stretched his head and asked curiously.
"I'm still very familiar with you? Who is it, Sister Ying'er? Are you marrying one of my brothers?"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ying immediately stopped what he was doing and let out another deafening burst of laughter.
"Yes, I married your brother, but it's your brother Zi'an——"
Princess Changle did not react for a moment.
"What is Brother An? When did I have Brother An?"
Seeing her confused expression, Cheng Ying couldn't help laughing again.
"Wang Zi'an, that's the good-looking little scholar you often talk about - didn't you discuss with me and sister Ying'er some time ago about taking him back to be your little chambermaid - I'm afraid that you
It's up in the air, whether you want to do it now or not, I'm afraid you have to ask sister Ying'er if she is willing..."
After saying that, he probably thought it was quite funny, but he couldn't help but burst into laughter like a barbell again.
Princess Changle:......
What the hell?
Sister Ying'er also married Wang Zi'an?
That little scholar who is good-looking and well-spoken?
The key is that on that day, you even discussed with me how to kidnap that little scholar——
She suddenly and inexplicably felt betrayed, and even the hot pot in the pot no longer tasted good.
…
Although I didn't get the chance to be alone with my fiancée.
But at least we got to meet her once, and I personally gave her a beautiful make-up.
Everyone is happy.
In a good mood, Wang Zi'an came out of Li Shimin's temporary home and was not in a hurry to go back. He simply let Xue Rengui hold the horse's reins and walk slowly along the street with him.
Antique and original style of the Tang Dynasty.
It's a pity that we don't have a camera, otherwise if we film it and post it on the Internet, it will definitely arouse the exclamation of exclamation from those netizens who are not fooling around.
It only takes four or five miles to travel from Yongxingfang to Chongrenfang. Even if the two of them don't take a carriage, it won't take much time. Because the people in these two cities are either rich or noble, and most of them don't like carriages.
Horses, on the other hand, it was the two of them who had to measure with their feet instead of sitting in the car, which made many people look away.
What two handsome young men!
Wang Zi'an is extraordinarily handsome, like a banished immortal, and Xue Rengui is also tall and handsome, showing an extraordinary magnanimity.
Everyone couldn't help but guess which family this young master belonged to.
Many young women were struck by the beauty in their eyes.
Wang Zi'an didn't care. When he saw a young woman or girl looking at him with lingering eyes, she would secretly return a well-placed smile from time to time, making the other person blush and her heart beat.
Xue Rengui had never experienced this. He felt uncomfortable being looked at by these people and wished he could fly back directly.
But my master doesn't seem to be in a hurry.
Is it possible that my master likes this kind of Yingying Yanyan?
As soon as this thought flashed in his mind, he immediately threw it out of his mind.
What kind of divine figure is my master?
That was an unparalleled national scholar who even the Supreme Emperor and his minister Shu Pushe submitted to him.
He is a scholar of nature and cares little about fame and wealth. He is obviously in a high position and is as rich as anyone in the country. However, he has lived in his master's house for so long. How has he ever seen his master buy a young and beautiful maid?
Are these immortal figures coveted for beauty?
Master treats me like a nephew, and I think of him with such dirty thoughts. Damn it!
Xue Rengui felt ashamed and ashamed, and wished he could give himself a slap in the face.
Therefore, Master must have a profound meaning in doing this!
When Xue Rengui thought of this, he couldn't help but glance sideways at his master.
Walking in the car, he behaves calmly, and every move is like a heavenly being. His handsome and graceful face always has a modest and gentle smile, and from time to time he nods slightly to the people around him.
There was no hint of any embarrassment or nervousness at all.
Thinking of his reaction just now, Xue Rengui felt ashamed and realized in an instant——
Master clearly saw my shortcomings. He knew that he had never seen much of the world and was easily shy and nervous in front of others. He was taking this opportunity to train my mind!
This is probably the so-called world of mortals refining the heart.
Even if he is favored or humiliated, his face will not change even if Mount Tai collapses in front of him!
I can't embarrass Master——
Thinking of this, Xue Rengui, who was holding the horse with a tense body and not daring to look at it, suddenly relaxed and tried hard to imitate his master, relaxing both body and mind, with a warm and humble smile on his face.
He nodded slightly to the people around him who were greeting him.
Not to mention, I found my state in a short time.
However, he couldn't figure out why most of the people greeting the two of him were young women, or middle-aged aunts. Is there any deeper meaning?
Well, forget it, it must be Master’s good intentions.
Seeing that his apprentice quickly changed from being serious to being extremely charming, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but be speechless.
Xue Rengui, Xue Rengui, I really misjudged you. I didn’t expect you to be such an irregular person!
Wang Zi'an silently despised him, and then just looked at him...
The beauties of the Tang Dynasty regarded plumpness as their beauty.
It is rare to see skinny beauties in later generations, but beauty and ugliness have little to do with being thin. Although some people look chubby, their facial features are exquisite, their body proportions are well-proportioned, and their smiles are sweet and beautiful.
The charm is sultry and captivating.
I understand my master’s good intentions.
Xue Rengui was not in a hurry to go back. He accompanied his master and led the carriage slowly. By the time he returned to the Marquis Mansion in Chang'an, the sun was almost setting...
Don't tell me, it's still a bit unfinished.
It is indeed necessary to refine one’s mind in the world of mortals!
Xue Rengui thought that he should often go out to practice his mind in the future. Only by practicing diligently can he hope to reach the state of his master as soon as possible.
Seeing his master's still calm and calm pace, Xue Rengui felt that he should work harder.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Before they could reach the door, Wang Meng, the foreign steward, had already run over from the steps.
While taking the reins from Xue Rengui's hand in a flattering manner, he reported to Prince An furiously.
"For your information, Mr. Zhang from the briquette factory in the east of the city has been waiting for you for most of the day. He seems to be in a hurry..."
Manager Zhang from Chengdong Briquette Factory?
Wang Zi'an was stunned for a moment and then reacted instantly.
Manager Zhang, isn’t that the old Uncle Zhang from the briquette factory?
This old Uncle Zhang is a man whose family is in a factory. Now he is married to a daughter-in-law and is living a peaceful and beautiful life. How can he find the time to come here on his own?
Could it be that he came to announce the good news?
But counting the days, it seems that his wife has not yet given birth.
I was thinking in my mind, but my steps were not slow.
He thought he understood Old Uncle Zhang's temperament. If there was nothing special, he would not take the initiative to come to us to find him.
Before he could reach the front yard, old Uncle Zhang, who had received the news of Wang Zi'an's return, had already rushed towards him in panic. As soon as he saw Zi An, it was like meeting his backbone. Before he could even reach him, tears rolled down his face.
The ground fell all of a sudden.
"Zian, something big happened——"
As soon as he saw the appearance of old Uncle Zhang, Wang Zi'an was immediately startled.
He stepped forward and grabbed Old Uncle Zhang's palm, which was stained black by coal.
"Uncle Zhang, don't be afraid. I have everything under control. If anything happens, tell me slowly -"
"Your eldest brother and your aunt are missing—"
Uncle Zhang's lips were chapped, he looked panicked, and his cloudy eyes were bloodshot.
Others didn't marry their wives until they were middle-aged.
Although she is a woman in distress with a half-year-old child, the child is quite sensible and the woman is gentle and considerate to him. The key is that she is still pregnant with him.
Counting the days, it will be obvious that by summer, he will be a father.
He has his own flesh and blood.
The days were getting more promising, but who knew something would suddenly happen!
It was like a bolt from the blue.
He really didn't want to cause trouble to Wang Zi'an, but there was really nothing he could do.
The image of Uncle Zhang's pretty, gentle-tempered daughter-in-law and his cheap son who was calm and courteous despite his young age suddenly appeared in Wang Zi'an's mind.
His cheap son seems to be named Zhang Chengzhi, right?
Wang Zi'an was a little unsure.
But that didn't matter anymore. He gently patted Old Uncle Zhang's rough hands.
"Uncle Zhang, don't panic, tell me carefully, when did it happen -"
"Yesterday, yesterday, because of the coal matter, I went to the mine with people early in the morning. When I came back in the evening, the people were gone. I saw that the pots and stoves were all cold, so I thought they were out to visit.
I didn't take it seriously, and even cooked dinner for the two of them. Who knew that neither the first nor the second class came? Seeing that it was getting dark, I went out to ask, but no one paid any attention to them.
Where have you gone..."
"I thought they would always come back at night, but who knows, I waited until midnight and still didn't come back, so I looked around and asked people to help me find..."
As he spoke, Uncle Zhang burst into tears.
"Your aunt is still several months pregnant—"
Wang Zi'an gently patted Old Uncle Zhang's hand.
"Uncle Zhang, don't worry - my aunt is probably delayed outside because of something. Don't worry, she will be back soon - you haven't thought about eating today, right? Come on, don't worry about anything, let's go first
Let’s go in and have some food before we—”
Seeing that Old Uncle Zhang was completely helpless, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but push Old Uncle Zhang in.
People are like iron, food is like steel. Looking at the posture of old Uncle Zhang, I am afraid that he has lost his teeth from yesterday to now. If this continues, whether his wife and children can be brought back, his body will definitely collapse.
In order to make Old Uncle Zhang eat, Wang Zi'an simply drew several sketches of Zhang Chengzhi's mother and son in front of Old Uncle Zhang.
I drew it based on the impression I had when we last met.
However, I asked Uncle Zhang about the clothes they were wearing recently and adjusted them a little bit.
Looking at the lifelike portraits of his wife and children, whom he had not seen for almost two days, old Uncle Zhang couldn't help but burst into tears.
Halfway through the meal in my hand, I couldn't eat it anymore.
Wang Zi'an didn't force it, he had to think about it himself, otherwise it would be useless to persuade him.
After drawing the portrait, Wang Zi'an pondered for a moment, then reached out and called Xue Rengui, who was still waiting on the side, and handed a portrait into his hands.
"Go to my father-in-law, tell him something happened, and ask him for help. You must find the two people in this portrait in the shortest possible time—"
As he spoke, he calmly pointed to Zhang Chengzhi above and reiterated.
"Tell him that he must do it as soon as possible. If it doesn't work, he can turn to His Majesty for help——"
Xue Rengui understood this deeply.
He took the portrait, asked someone to take the mount, and went straight to Yongxingfang.
After Xue Rengui left, Wang Zi'an called Wang Meng again and asked him to send him to the county offices of Wannian County and Chang'an County immediately.
Nearly two days have passed since Zhang Chengzhi's mother and son disappeared. Although the mother and son have most likely left Chang'an, it is not ruled out that they are still hiding somewhere in Chang'an.
After all, these two people are local snakes in Chang'an, and they are related to those urban foxes and rats. They may not be able to do other things well, but sometimes it is very easy to find someone.
After thinking about it, Wang Zi'an added something later.
"Tell them that this is my personal request. If they can find it as soon as possible, I will be very grateful -"