When Xu Yin returned to the post house, Xiao Sang received so many gifts in return that he couldn't even hold them in his hands.
The palace maid wanted to help her get it, but was rejected: "It's okay, I'll do it myself. Please give me a bag, sister."
... In such a dignified palace, guests are not allowed to leave with their bags, but Xiao Sang hugged the things tightly. In the end, the housekeeper didn't look at it and brought a box, so she took it back happily.
As soon as the carriage left, Master Chu Jiu turned around and walked back.
Young Master Eleven followed immediately.
"What are you doing, Brother Eleven?" Master Chu Jiu glanced over.
"What did Ninth Brother do?" Young Master Eleven asked with a smile.
"After I have finished entertaining the guests, I will naturally go and report to my father."
"I have a share in entertaining guests, so why not go together?"
Master Chu Jiu frowned and stared at him.
The Eleventh Young Master was fearless and said: "Brother Ninth was beaten a few days ago, and he was kind to me, but today he is putting on airs."
Master Chu Jiu was silent for a moment and continued to walk in: "In that case, Brother Eleven can do whatever he wants."
"Hey! You're welcome, brother." Young Master Eleven quickly followed.
The princes behind them saw that the carriage was out of sight, so they reluctantly took back their hands that were shaking to pieces. They curiously looked at the backs of the two brothers and started talking among themselves.
"Brother Eleven is in conflict with Brother Ninth?"
"Isn't this Ninth Brother falling out of favor? Eleventh Brother wants to fight for it!"
"How did Ninth Brother fall out of favor? Today, my father asked him to come out to entertain guests. Miss Xu San is an honored guest!"
As he was talking, there was a voice coming from far and near.
"Thirteen! Where are you? Is class over?"
"And you, Fifteen! How many times have I told you not to skip class!"
The teenagers looked at each other and hurriedly found a place to hide.
"Hurry, hurry, my mother is here to arrest you."
"Me too, me too, hurry up and leave!"
So a group of people dispersed like birds and beasts and disappeared quickly.
Lord Kangle, who was left in the corner, was at a loss.
"County Lord, shall we go back?" the maid asked.
The Lord of Kangle County nodded and led the girl back slowly.
She did not go back to her yard, but went to Mrs. Qiao's place.
Mrs. Qiao asked: "Is it sent away?"
"Yes, mother."
Mrs. Qiao thought for a while: "Lin'er, what do you think of Miss Xu San?"
The Lord of Kangle County said in confusion: "It's quite... easy to talk to."
"Don't you think there's anything wrong with your behavior?"
The Lord of Kangle County tilted his head and thought for a while: "It's different from the ladies I usually see. It's a bit like..."
"like what?"
"Shop manager?" The Lord of Kangle County hesitated for a while before squeezing out the word.
Mrs. Qiao breathed out: "It is indeed not like our young lady's style. Although the Xu family has a weak foundation, her mother is from a prominent Dongjiang family and must have brought a lot of dowry people. After years of training, her etiquette and conversation should not be lacking.
.But what I saw her doing just now..."
Mrs. Qiao struggled for a long time: "You said she looks like a shopkeeper, which is true. She talks a lot, and most of it revolves around money."
The Lord of Kangle County nodded silently. Miss Xu San could tell how much her bracelets, including Brother Eleven's Golden Qilin and later the Golden Swallow, weighed... Is the key to a piece of ornamental gold jewelry the weight?
"Mom, you think this is wrong? Do you want to talk to your father?"
Gu Zhuan
In the past, Mrs. Qiao would definitely have wanted it, but these days, King He Xing hardly ever came to her. Even if he saw him, he only met her face to face, which made her feel cold.
Mrs. Qiao recalled the whole thing and said, "That's all, I think your ninth brother knows what's going on. Let's talk about it after he comes back."
A biological son is more reliable.
…
On the other side, Young Master Chu Ninth and Young Master Eleven arrived at the viewing tower.
The two waited for a while, and then the maid came out and reported: "You two gentlemen, please."
Young Master Eleven glanced at Young Master Chu Jiu provocatively and thanked him with a smile.
Master Chu Jiu ignored him and stepped in.
The two went upstairs, where King He Xing was teaching Mrs. Xiang how to make tea. He was so interested in teaching that his two sons came over to salute, but ignored him.
After Mrs. Xiang finished pouring the tea, he turned his attention away, sat up straight and asked, "How was it?"
Just as the ninth Young Master Chu was about to open his mouth, the Eleventh Young Master had already taken the lead: "Father, this Miss Xu San is really unusual..."
He spoke loudly and quickly finished what happened in the afternoon.
After hearing this, King Hexing looked at Master Chu Jiu again: "Ah Jiu, is that so?"
Master Chu Jiu nodded: "Yes, Brother Eleven has said everything completely."
King He Xing stopped talking and just drank tea slowly.
After a while, he asked: "What do you think?"
Young Master Chu Jiu carefully considered his words: "I thought that the Xu family was not short of money."
King Hexing laughed and said, "By the Xu family, do you mean the Governor's Mansion, or the entire Nanyuan?"
"Both."
King He Xing said: "The governor's office is indeed not short of money. When Xu Huan got married, he brought a large dowry, and he knows how to manage it."
Hexing and Nanyuan were close together, so he naturally paid attention to the affairs of the Xu family. A few years ago, before the Xu family conquered Yongcheng, he had thought about whether to take over Nanyuan. Of course, now it has Can't afford it anymore.
"As for Nanyuan, it turns out that there is not much money shortage, but who told the stall to get bigger and bigger!"
After taking over the entire Chu Territory, other states are not so rich. As for Yingzhong, Miss Xu San sent the autumn seeds this time.
Mr. Chu Jiu's eyes flashed and he followed suit: "Father, what you mean is that Miss Xu San is here to ask for money?"
King He Xing said calmly: "She is married to the Yan family. If she wants it, she should go to Guanzhong to ask for it. When she comes to us, she should say that she is extorting money."
"Father, is this impossible?" The Eleventh Young Master was shocked. "Although Nanyuan has been pretty good these years, it is still far behind compared with us. How dare they?"
"With two in-laws in Dongjiang and Guanzhong, maybe you are bolder?" King He Xing said expressionlessly, "The Yan family has already raised troops and is now facing Cao Quan. This is a tough battle and will last for more than a year. It’s strange, war requires money everywhere.”
Young Master Eleven looked like he had a toothache. At this moment, he finally realized that it was not easy to compete with Lao Jiu for favor. For example, if the Xu family came to ask for money, he didn't even think about it.
Young Master Chu Jiu was too lazy to pay attention to him and only asked: "Father, what should we do?"
King Hexing slowly watched Mrs. Xiang clean the tea set, and after a while he said: "We will hold a spring banquet first and wait for her to say it herself. If she really comes to ask for money, she has to come up with conditions, right?"
"yes."
After the two young masters left, King He Xing rubbed his tired brows.
Mrs. Xiang said: "If the prince is tired, why don't you rest for a while?"
King He Xing nodded: "I will take a nap for a while. If you are hungry, Xiang'er, you can eat by yourself first."
"yes."
Prince Fu Hexing got on the couch. After a while, after hearing that his breathing had stabilized, Mrs. Xiang slowly left the inner room.
"Madam." A maid came over and called in a low voice.
There was a cold light in Mrs. Xiang's eyes, and she said calmly: "He is just a greedy little thief. He will act according to the plan."