Princess Jian looked at Xu Qinghuan in surprise and couldn't figure out what Miss Xu meant. However, according to Miss Xu's character, she wouldn't be like this for no reason.
Princess Jian told her mother in charge: "Miss Xu and I will go out. If you have any questions, wait until I come back to deal with them."
Princess Jian boarded the carriage.
The Xu family's carriage turned around and headed out of the city.
"Miss," Princess Jian was still confused even though she was sitting in the car, "Where are we going?"
Xu Qinghuan's expression was slightly serious, and he was obviously worried.
Princess Jian advised: "Miss Xu, you can tell me anything if you have anything. Our Xie family is in trouble thanks to Miss Xu. If I can help, I will do my best."
As Princess Jian said this, she couldn't help but guess, was it because the little girl was panicking because she was about to get married? She couldn't talk to her grandmother and mother, so she came to talk to her, but... she didn't need to go out of the city.
I heard that the Song family sent a lot of Zhuangzi. It may be that something happened to Zhuangzi. Miss Xu was unwilling to ask for help from the Xu family elders and the Song family, so she called her over for questioning. Firstly, the problem could be solved, and secondly, the problem could be solved.
To deepen the relationship between the two people, after becoming the wife of the Song family, it is inevitable that there will be a need for the Marquis of Anyi.
Princess Jian felt that her guess was correct.
"I was supposed to be sewing at home and preparing for the wedding," Xu Qinghuan pursed her lips and said, "Seeing that the wedding is approaching, there are many tasks at hand that have not been completed."
A woman is busiest before she leaves the court. Princess Jian is also aware of this. Logically speaking, after setting a wedding date with her husband's family, she should hide in the boudoir and not go out. This is the greatest respect for her husband's family. At that time, she had been there for more than half a year.
Time is in the house, and women will visit her every day to teach her needlework and housework.
Miss Xu did not pick up needles at home, but took her out of the city with her... Could it be that Miss Xu didn't know how to do needlework and wanted to find some embroiderers to go to the village and invite her to come and see the embroiderers' craftsmanship?
Miss Xu chose her because she was kind to her, and she would never tell such a shameful thing.
Princess Jian quickly denied her guess. She glanced at Xu Qinghuan. Miss Xu was by no means the kind of rough girl who couldn't even make her own dowry. A few days ago, she was still planning what gifts to give to Miss Xu.
, the embroiderer in her house is very good at her skills, and she is willing to give some needles and threads at ordinary times. However, considering that Miss Xu is smart and capable, these boudoir jobs may not be of interest to Miss Xu. Now she is going to choose some calligraphy, paintings and ornaments.
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When Princess Jian made random guesses, Xu Qinghuan said again: "Prince Jian's palace also has Zhuangzi outside the city, right?"
"Yes," Princess Jian said with a smile, "there are some gifts from the imperial court and some that I brought from my mother's family."
"Is it not easy to buy in Zhuangzi outside the city?" Xu Qinghuan asked next.
Princess Jian seemed to begin to understand Xu Qinghuan's intentions. Miss Xu was preparing for the future and wanted to secretly build a village.
Princess Jian smiled in her heart. The little girl now really has an idea. She has thought so far before leaving the palace.
"It's not easy to buy." Princess Jian knew the land near the capital very well. "Although there are a lot of fertile fields near the capital, there are also many dignitaries. What's more, some of the fields were directly awarded by the imperial court. If you want to buy Zhuangzi, you have to
If you are well-informed and know that someone is planning to sell it, you should take action immediately. If it is too late, it will be snatched away."
Xu Qinghuan pondered for a moment: "The price of Zhuangzi is not low, right?"
"That's natural," Princess Jian said, "In addition to the Zhuangzi that was rewarded by the imperial court, our palace has also bought two villas over the years." It's not that there is no chance to buy Zhuangzi again, but the price is too expensive.
There is no need to go there. Many families have built villages near the capital. They want to arrange their family's manpower on the village to make it easier to send servants and slaves back and forth. Prince Jian's palace already has several villages. Before buying, it depends on whether the village can be profitable.
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Princess Jian knows these things clearly.
"Does Miss Xu want to buy Zhuangzi?" Princess Jian said bluntly, "It may cost a lot of money, but now is a good time to buy. The New Year is approaching, and many families have to take care of their accounts. It is impossible to say that some families cannot afford Zhuangzi.
Change hands.”
"I don't want to buy Zhuangzi," Xu Qinghuan said, "I just don't understand something. As the princess said, good Zhuangzi outside the capital is very easy to buy. These Zhuangzi are basically in the hands of dignitaries, but what kind of Zhuangzi
Zhuangzi asked people not to find out the news about the master's family. There are many people inside and outside Zhuangzi guarding..."
Princess Jian frowned when she heard Xu Qinghuan's words: "What kind of people come in and out of this village?"
Xu Qinghuan said: "I only saw a beautiful woman."
Princess Jian immediately realized what had happened.
Miss Xu brought her here because she really had something to ask her for help. Miss Xu doubted the identity of the master who lived in Zhuangzi. No matter which family in the capital, there would be some secrets in the inner house. Those men who did not have enough concubines would also keep foreigners.
Although most people buy small houses in Beijing, some people are particularly concerned about the outer chamber and buy a village to house them. If they don't leave the village, the outer chamber will be like the wife of a wealthy family.
Princess Jian said: "The eldest lady has inquired about the owner of the village?"
Xu Qinghuan nodded: "It is said that he has been away from the capital all year round, so the head of Zhuangzi will take care of the affairs of Zhuangzi."
They are all lies, Princess Jian sneered in her heart. In a place like the capital, no one would completely hand over their village to the head of the village. Even if the village is not important, the subordinates of the village must personally control it, otherwise the servants will
If you accidentally offend the dignitaries in Beijing, it may bring disaster.
Princess Jian began to wonder, who bought Zhuangzi to raise a wife?
Marquis Anyi is also Miss Xu’s future husband, Mr. Song.
It is unlikely that Marquis An Yi would care about his reputation at such an age. It is possible that Mr. Song is...at his age. He may be more wanton before marriage, and it would be nice to have peace of mind after getting married. That's why Miss Xu will
He looked hesitant, unsure whether to expose it or not.
Princess Jian tentatively said: "Now that we know some things, it's not a good idea to ignore them. Everyone can feel at ease if we find out clearly."
Xu Qinghuan raised his head and his eyes were full of thoughts: "Does the princess think so too?"
Princess Jian nodded: "If it were me, I would do the same thing."
"What if I make a mistake," Xu Qinghuan said, "how should I explain it to the people in Zhuangzi?"
"What's so difficult about that," Princess Jian said with a smile, "When the time comes, she will say that her home has been stolen and many items have been lost, and then the eldest lady will chase Zhuangzi. As expected, Zhuangzi is fine, so she will ask the steward to come forward and send some money to apologize."
While he was talking, the carriage stopped.
Xu Qinghuan opened the curtain and pointed not far away: "Does the princess know this Zhuangzi?"
Princess Jian shook her head: "This Zhuangzi is so close to the capital and looks quite big. It will definitely cost a lot of money to buy it." The Song family was really willing to spend money.
Xu Qinghuan looked at Princess Jian: "What should we do next?"
Princess Jian frowned and thought, wondering if Miss Xu had any evidence: "Send someone in to test?"
"I feel bad." Xu Qinghuan said.
Princess Jian could also understand that making a mistake would be tantamount to losing face, so she had to think carefully to see if there was a more tactful way.
Xu Qinghuan said: "It's too troublesome to test, why don't we go directly to the door now."
Princess Jian was surprised.
Without giving Princess Jian any time to hesitate, Xu Qinghuan gently clicked the door of the carriage, and the carriage continued forward, heading straight to the entrance of Zhuangzi.
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"Oh no."
Wei E took the people out all night and did not return. He sent people to check and did not come back. Manager Zhao of Zhuangzi was worried when he heard someone coming to report.
Manager Zhao's heart sank, something must have happened to Wei E.
"What's wrong?" Manager Zhao looked over immediately.
"The king...the princess is here..." the servant stammered, "the princess is here."