When Xu Qinghuan heard the seventh lady's question, he almost didn't hesitate, "I met Mr. Song when I was investigating the smuggling case."
The seventh lady said, "This Master Song has a very cold temperament and rarely talks to others. He was like this when he was at my house in the past. Apart from the things on the ship, I almost never heard him mention anything else.
When he was on the ship, he lived in his cabin and had banquets and drinks outside. He was never seen attending. The merchant ship business was good, and his father wanted to give him more money, but he refused to accept it. He always had his own rules for doing things.
My father often said that a person who can restrain himself in this way should not be underestimated. Our Jiang family will definitely not be able to keep him and will definitely leave the ship in the future."
Xu Qinghuan listened carefully, "Mr. Jiang travels all over the country and is good at recognizing people."
The Seventh Lady shook her head, "Not necessarily. My father estimated that Mr. Song would have to wait until his wings were full, but he didn't expect that he would leave after only two years in the Jiang family, and he would no longer be attached to anyone."
Xu Qinghuan listened to the seventh lady's words and thought in her heart. Song Chengxuan's identity cannot be known to outsiders. He still has a heavy burden on his back. It would be much easier to be attached to the Jiang family, but he must make himself stronger in a short time.
, so that when danger comes, he will be able to fight, instead of poking at his neck, so he will have a cold temperament.
But when he left the capital, sitting in the Shili Pavilion, he seemed to be rare and gentle.
The seventh lady said, "With Mr. Song here in Quanzhou, we should be safe." At this point, she turned to look at Xu Qinghuan, "Do you think there is an internal agent from the White Dragon King in Changzhou?"
Xu Qinghuan said, "Just like Master Han said just now, Xie Yun's arrangement of such a big plan will not fall short all at once, and the White Dragon King will not leave such an important matter to Xie Yun alone." Without finding out.
She won't feel at ease with the White Dragon King's intentions.
The Seventh Madam leaned back on her chair, her posture looking very relaxed, "I haven't visited the old people in Changzhou for a long time. Why don't we go there tomorrow and see with our own eyes that we will know what the problem is."
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Quanzhou.
Song Chengxuan looked at the Cangshan ship on the sea. He had previously guessed that the people who came to deliver the ship should be the Wang family or the Jiang family. Although there were many maritime merchants coming and going from Quanzhou, they would immediately retreat when there was a war, and some brave ones would not come to deliver the news. Those who really dared to
Only these big families came forward.
Seeing that familiar figure from behind, Song Chengxuan narrowed his eyes slightly. It was not the Jiang family, but the third master of the Wang family, Wang Xun.
When Wang Xun heard the footsteps, he immediately turned around and saluted Song Chengxuan, "Sir Song, the boats have been sent."
Song Chengxuan looked over and saw that the number of Cangshan boats this time was particularly large. "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Wang San,"
"No," Wang Xun said, "I also borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha. They were donated by everyone on their own initiative. I just stepped in to get things done, without any effort."
"Let's go," Song Chengxuan said, "go sit in the big tent."
Since Wang Xun is respectful, it is better to obey orders. Mr. Song usually treats others very coldly. It is rare that he can say a few words to him today.
The two people sat down in the military tent. Wang Xun looked at the furnishings in the tent and suddenly felt a bit more solemnity in the air, so he did not dare to relax and sat there upright.
Song Chengxuan said calmly, "Master Wang San usually stays at home, why did he come in person?"
Wang Xun smiled bitterly, "Originally I just came to Quanzhou to inventory the goods, and it was my nephew who was supposed to deliver the ship. Who knew that he sent me a letter halfway, saying that he would stay in Changzhou and let me come for a trip."
"Is it possible that there is something important in Changzhou?" Song Chengxuan said, taking a cup of tea and looking very relaxed.
Only then did Wang Xun dare to say something irrelevant, "I heard that he met the Seventh Lady and followed in the footsteps of the Jiang family. You may not know this, but my nephew has always made people worry about his work. He is the best in business."
, but he is also the most unruly. As an uncle, I don’t know what he is thinking about in his mind all day long.”
Wang Xun didn't know if it was his own misunderstanding, but he always felt that after saying these words, Mr. Song's expression seemed to be deeper.
Song Chengxuan said, "Are you talking about Wang Yuchen?"
Wang Xun immediately said, "I didn't expect Master Song to know about him."
Song Chengxuan said, "I have seen it a few times. My nephew's fleet encountered Japanese pirates. Seeing that he could not escape, he set fire to the cargo on the ship and jumped into the sea."
When Wang Xun mentioned this incident, he sighed, "That time I really scared everyone in the family half to death. This time too... I almost got into a fight with the Folangji people over a shipment of goods. I really couldn't live in peace for a day."
The elders in the family wanted to arrange a marriage for him and try to win over him, but he refused to agree. He said that he would only accept the one he liked, and he could never be like my elder brother... This resulted in a lifelong resentment, and the elders in the family said that he was an outsider.
The merchants often get used to hanging out with foreigners and forget the rules and etiquette of their ancestors."
Wang Xun started talking when he mentioned Wang Yuchen. At this point, he felt that this should not be done in front of Mr. Song, so he changed the subject and said, "Mr. Song is laughing."
"No," Song Chengxuan said, "It's just chatting."
The two said a few more words, and Wang Xun did not dare to disturb them anymore, so he stood up and left.
Song Chengxuan read the official documents and was busy until night before washing himself and lying down.
Since he started going in and out of the military camp, he would feel extremely at ease every time he lay in the big tent, because he would slowly strengthen himself step by step from here, but tonight he couldn't sleep.
Some complicated things stayed in his mind that should not have appeared.
Song Chengxuan closed his eyes to calm down. After a long time, he opened his eyes, and his eyes were still as clear as spring water.
"Zhao Tong," Song Chengxuan shouted, "hold the lamp."
When Zhao Tong heard the voice, he drove away the drowsiness that had just crept up, and immediately appeared in front of Song Chengxuan.
"Take out the map."
…
Xu Qinghuan allowed his servants to apply a layer of powder to make his skin much darker. Then he simply arranged his makeup and did a double-snail bun. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a Xiaojiabiyu.
"Miss, you can just avoid other people's eyes."
Xu Qinghuan listened to the instructions of his mother in charge and nodded.
Everything was ready, Xu Qinghuan got on the carriage with the seventh lady.
If something happened to the Xie family, if it wasn't for the government's pressure, the Xie family would have wanted to move out of Changzhou immediately to avoid being criticized.
Old Mrs. Xie has been suffering from headaches since Xie Yun was arrested. She lies on the bed every day and refuses to see anyone. When she heard that the Jiang family was coming, she frowned and said feebly, "Tell the Jiang family that there is something wrong with me."
Sorry for the inconvenience, I’ll entertain them another day.”
The steward whispered, "The servants have already said it, but the seventh lady refuses to leave. She only said that she must see the old lady today."
Everyone knows the temper of the seventh lady.
Old lady Xie frowned and could only say feebly, "Then change my clothes and invite her here later!"
The mother in charge responded and stepped back.
Immediately, someone came forward to serve. Mother Ge next to her took the clothes from the maid, and then ordered, "Go and get water. I'm here, old lady."
The eldest maid responded and filed out.
Mother Ge then stepped forward and helped Mrs. Xie up from the bed.
Mrs. Xie held Mother Ge's wrist and said worriedly, "What do you think she is doing here? Could it be that she noticed..."
Mother Ge shook her head, "Don't worry, old lady, your servants will serve you these days. No one is close to you, so no one will know."
The old lady Xie nodded.
Mother Ge gently lifted the quilt and gently lifted Old Mrs. Xie's legs out of the bed. Even so, Old Mrs. Xie couldn't help but "hiss".
Mother Ge immediately did not dare to move anymore.
The old lady thanked her for a long time before she recovered, "I don't know when this injury will heal."