The palace lanterns are orange-red and filled with water vapor.
The water in the hot spring pool is rippling, quiet and warm.
But Princess Changle's heart is by no means peaceful...
Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the style of the royal family has become increasingly chaotic due to the influence of the grassland peoples. It would not be surprising if something happened between Princess Changle and Fang Jun, but how could Princess Changle, who has a cold temperament and noble conduct, be so violent?
What's more, although she has a good impression of Fang Jun, she definitely doesn't reach the point where she is willing to risk everything like a moth to a flame. If she really gets along with Fang Jun, how will she face Gao Yang, how will she face her father, how will she face him?
Si Zi and Xiao Yao, how do they face all the brothers and sisters?
However, if her father had decided to betroth her to Fang Jun before Fang Jun and Gao Yang got married, Princess Changle thought that she would probably not refuse...
Although the guy with the dark face was a bit arrogant, he had the sincerity that Sister Ankang said.
He will also do it openly when he plots against anyone. If you go against me, then I will deal with you instead of smiling like others and stabbing you in the back.
The most important thing is that Fang Jun is responsible!
When Ashina organized a gang to invade Que, and after the defeat, they kidnapped Princess Gaoyang. Fang Jun single-handedly chased Princess Gaoyang to the Jingshui Bridge regardless of life and death, and rescued Princess Gaoyang from the clutches of the clutches. This incident became a good story and spread among the noble ladies of the royal family.
If a woman can entrust her whole life to such a responsible and courageous man, what else can she ask for?
And is this just how I feel about Fang Jun?
Princess Changle couldn't help but think of the famous "Ai Lian Shuo" again.
"I only love the lotus that emerges from the mud but is not stained, washes the clear ripples without being evil, is straight in the middle and has no vines or branches. The fragrance is clear from a distance, and the pavilion is pure and clear. It can be viewed from a distance but not played with."
What kind of feelings do you have to have in your heart to write such a well-received article that will last forever?
It is a heart-warming thing to have such an outstanding person who admires you, no matter how big the gap is between the two people, no matter whether they are destined to stare at each other in silence for the rest of their lives.
Princess Ankang looked suspiciously at the corners of Princess Changle's rosy lips, and after being unable to suppress the burning gossip in her heart, she leaned over Princess Changle's shoulder, pressed against her crystal-clear ear, and asked softly: "You guys
...Are we together?"
"ha?"
Princess Changle was a little confused, why are they together?
"That's it...is there any?" Princess Ankang is a little shy. She is not a person who lets go. Even if the two sisters whisper in private, there are some words that she cannot say. But no matter how reserved and quiet a woman is, she is
Women, as long as they are women, they have a heart for gossip...
Princess Changle's pretty face was red, her beautiful eyes widened, and she said coquettishly: "Where is it? Sister, please don't talk nonsense!"
She was a little angry. He was Gao Yang's consort. As a sister, how could she be with her sister's consort?
Princess Ankang didn't believe it. This time she changed her approach and asked: "So, has he ever touched you? Don't lie to your sister. You haven't been able to lie since you were a child. You blush when you lie. I can see it."
"I……"
Princess Changle didn't know what to say.
Has Fang Jun ever touched her?
The answer is of course yes. Now every time she thinks of Fang Jun's frivolous behavior that day, her lower buttocks still feel numb and hot.
Answer "yes"?
But this kind of "touch" has completely different meanings from the kind of "touch" that my sister asked about. How should I answer it?
Answer "No"?
I've obviously touched it...
Princess Changle blushed and acted like a rogue, saying, "I don't..."
Seeing her sister's shameful appearance, Princess Ankang felt pity in her heart. She hugged Princess Changle's slender waist and said, "Yes, yes, if sister says no, then there is no... It's just that sister is telling you, we women
How many good times are there in this life? From marriage to yesterday's flower, it is just a moment. No one will cherish such beautiful years for you, you can only cherish it yourself. When you meet something you like, you meet the person you like.
, don't worry about secular ethics, and pursue it bravely. Even if it doesn't last forever, having such a period in your memory will be a good memory when you grow old in the future. Isn't it necessary to force yourself to suppress it?
With the love in your heart, you will sigh and sigh when your youth grows old, leaving you with endless regrets?"
Princess Changle was stunned and said: "Sister...why do you say that?"
In her impression, Princess Ankang has always been the most peaceful, reserved, and most submissive to secular ethics. She is the kind of truly good wife and mother. Why has the change after getting married been so huge?
Why do you say such unethical words?
Little did she know that Princess Ankang's heart was also beating wildly, and she was shocked by such words. But for the sake of her sister, she could only say such "shameless" words to encourage her sister to try her best.
Of course, when it comes to talking, she is the kind of person who says one thing and does another. It’s okay for her to persuade others to do so, but she would rather die than do it herself...
"Sister, it's a bit shameless to say this, but compared with my whole life, what does it matter? Fang Jun is a good person. It's rare for him to admire you so much. What will happen even if you have sex with him? Sister, you are also married
Being extraordinary does not mean having a perfect body. Even if you marry someone else after a romantic affair, who knows? In short, your own happiness is the most important thing!"
Princess Changle was so ashamed.
She almost thought that the person in front of her was Aunt Faang Ling wearing the mask of Sister Ankang...
What does it mean to have an affair overnight and no one knows about it?
It's too obscene, okay?
Princess Changle was so embarrassed that she retorted: "Sister said this, does she want Hongxing to cheat?"
Princess Ankang was almost frightened to death, and quickly reached out to cover Princess Changle's mouth: "I am a little ancestor, can I say such nonsense? If your brother-in-law hears it, he will kill me!"
Princess Changle grabbed her hand and said angrily: "You are afraid that Dugu Prince Consort will catch and kill you, but why do you encourage me to do this?"
"Sister, aren't you worried that you will be alone because you are alone?"
"Okay, you look down on me?"
"No way, it's just a fact."
"I don't care, you have to apologize anyway."
"I'm doing this for your own good, why should I apologize?"
"Apologise or not?"
"No... Oh, stinky girl, where are you pinching?"
"Hehe, it seems like I hit you more than before. It feels so good...ah! Don't touch me..."
"Hmm, you haven't made much progress..."
"Let go..."
"You let go first, then I will let go..."
The water vapor in the hot spring pool is churning and the waves are ripples. The two sisters are happily playing with each other, and the atmosphere is full of spring.
*****
As the New Year is approaching, merchants from all over Chang'an City gather together, and the east and west cities are bustling with people and bustling. This is the best time of the year, and the transaction volume of shops can often reach more than 30% of the year.
Chang'an City has two cities on the east and west sides of the city. The East Market, like the West City, is the commercial district of Chang'an City. In terms of functional positioning, there is no difference between the two. Merchants gather, there are many mansions and shops, there are a wide variety of goods, and trade is extremely prosperous. , but the specifics are completely different.
"The east is expensive and the west is cheap" is the most striking feature.
Because the East Market is close to Taiji Palace and Xingqing Palace, and there are many royal nobles and dignitaries' mansions in the surrounding area, the market collects rare treasures from all over the world, and sells many high-quality luxury goods in the market to satisfy the royal nobles and nobles. The needs of dignitaries and dignitaries. The West Market is far away from these prosperous mansions and surrounded by many civilian residences. The products sold in the market are mostly clothes, candles, cakes, medicine and other daily necessities. However, there are still many poor people, so the West Market The commercial industry in Chang'an is more prosperous than that in Dongshi. It is the main industrial and commercial district and center of economic activities in Chang'an City, so it is also called the "Golden City".
"The young man from Wuling Jinshidong" and "Laughing into the Orchid Wine Shop" fully show the wealth and grace of the splendid Tang Dynasty.
At this moment, in a private room on the second floor of a West Market wine shop, Wei Yuantong was standing by the window, looking at the customers across the street who were constantly going in and out of a shop, his face gloomy and his mind wandering.
It was a newly opened grain store, affiliated to the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen, and was considered an official merchant. In normal times, such official stores were usually tools for officials to make money in the name of balancing grain prices, but this one definitely different.
The price, which is 50% lower than the market price, is enough to make the people in the city flock to it and monopolize the grain business in Chang'an. And its inventory of one million shi and still a steady supply of goods makes the grain merchants in Chang'an even worse...
"Father, are you worried about your family business?"
Wei Dawu, the Young Master of Jingzhao Mansion, stood behind Wei Yuantong and asked softly.
"Business?" Wei Yuantong murmured.
He was indeed worried about business, but he was more worried about other things.
"Then Fang Jun counts the stores in the east and west cities, and what is his purpose?" Wei Yuantong asked.
"This..." Wei Dawu said awkwardly: "My child doesn't know either."
As the second-in-command of Jingzhao Mansion, it is really outrageous to know nothing about the purpose of the statistical activities that Jingzhao Mansion is now vigorously carrying out.
But what can he do?
Hou Mo and Chen Wo were expelled, and Dugu Cheng was almost killed to scare the monkeys. Apart from being a grandson and wishing he could become invisible, he didn't even dare to appear in front of Fang Jun! This official deserves it, it's really frustrating...
Wei Yuantong did not reprimand his son for his incompetence. He just frowned and thought hard: "This stick...is it really necessary to increase taxes?"
He has been confused by Fang Jun's actions recently and is puzzled.
Shops in the east and west cities of Chang'an City have always paid taxes according to their appearance, and the taxes are basically the same if they sell more or less. With such detailed statistics, in addition to using his brain to increase taxes on the volume of trade, he really Can't think of any other reason.
But he wanted to find out in detail who the owner of each shop was. I'm afraid it wouldn't be as simple as raising taxes, right?
Wei Yuantong rubbed his brows, it was really a headache to meet such an opponent who could do anything, didn't play by the rules, and had wild and unconstrained thinking...