Li Yuhua is a frequent visitor to Ci'en Palace. She comes here often, and Empress Dowager Lan also likes her. Usually when she enters the palace, nine out of ten times she will have lunch with Empress Dowager Lan at Ci'en Palace, but today Li Yuhua has to leave early.
Empress Dowager Lan also said, "Why are you so anxious today? It's not Xiu Mu. Could it be that you have an appointment with Ashen?"
"Grandma Huang guessed wrong." Seeing that there was no one else around, Li Yuhua said directly, "My uncle from my hometown is going to Northern Xinjiang for business, and we have decided to leave tomorrow. We grew up together as children.
, I said let him come over today, and I will buy him wine to practice."
Queen Mother Lan thought for a while, "Is he the uncle you did business with since childhood?"
"Grandma Huang has an amazing memory. I only said it once or twice, and you will remember it."
"How can I forget this? The jade peaches that you paid homage to me are still on the side." Queen Mother Lan glanced at a pair of snow-white jade peaches with a hint of pink on the table next to her, "
This is Northern Xinjiang jade."
"My uncle Ninth brought it back last year. I saw that the jade material was good, so I mixed it up and asked the craftsmen to carve these jade peaches to present to the imperial grandmother."
"You are interested." Empress Dowager Lan patted Li Yuhua's hand and smiled happily, "Many jade businesses in the imperial capital have had trouble. I think you are a safe man, and you have come all the way to bring these serious goods back.
It’s better than that screwdriver that doesn’t live up to expectations.”
Queen Mother Lan's sister, Mrs. He, got involved in the jade case, which made Queen Mother Lan very angry.
Empress Dowager Lan said, "There is one thing. I have to ask first, is your brother-in-law still of a stable temperament?"
"Steady. Born young and mature."
"Speaking of this jade, your old concubine came to the palace a few days ago to complain, saying that many jade merchants are now going to northern Xinjiang to buy jade, and they can't buy it even with money. I wonder what's going on?" Queen Mother Lan said,
"We can't tell her directly about this matter. Her temper is like a firecracker. It explodes at the first moment."
After saying that, Queen Mother Lan sighed deeply.
Li Yuhua couldn't help but ask, "What trouble does the Queen's grandmother have? If my brother-in-law can handle it, the Queen's grandmother will just give the orders."
"There is no need to inquire in particular, and don't alert others. Since your uncle is going to Northern Xinjiang, you might as well ask him to pay attention to the jade business in Northern Xinjiang." Empress Dowager Lan personally taught Li Yuhua, "When Northern Xinjiang rebelled, it was the Lu family who were the commanders.
, to quell the war in Northern Xinjiang. The Lu family’s military exploits came from this. I heard that the Lu family has a jade business in Northern Xinjiang, and the family does not care about the merchants. However, jade is not a precious gemstone. If someone relies on it to control
It’s not a good idea for jade mines to make profits by inflating the price of jade.”
"I understand what Grandma Huang means."
Li Yuhua had wanted to do the jade business before, but Mu Anzhi didn't ask her to do it, so she didn't do it. Now that Empress Dowager Lan mentioned the matter of Beijiang jade, Li Yuhua's mind suddenly became active.
Lu Jiayuan doesn't want to deal with Third Brother. This is not a business deal, but just asking for information. It should be no big deal. Go home and ask Third Brother. If it's okay, let Uncle Jiu pay attention to it.
The setting sun disappears and twilight becomes darker.
Li Yuhua and Uncle Xiao Jiu discussed business matters back and forth, and told Uncle Jiu three times to be careful on the way out, but Mu Anzhi did not come back. Li Yuhua told Yunque, "Send someone to the Yamen to ask if it is
Something tripped my feet, why hasn't Third Brother come back yet?"
Uncle Xiao Jiu said, "There must be something going on. Just don't disturb His Highness. We are talking about the same thing."
"The third brother specifically said that he would like to invite you, Uncle Jiu, to have dinner with him tonight."
Yunque bowed slightly and went down to make arrangements.
Uncle Jiu said, "I've heard outside that there are a lot of lawsuits in the Ministry of Punishment. Now among the merchants in the imperial capital, nine out of ten people are eyeing the Ministry of Punishment."
"They are not looking at the Ministry of Justice, they are looking at those who have committed crimes. Once they get in, their opportunity will come. Otherwise, those who committed crimes will have to rely on connections."
"A few days ago, the young master of Dachang Bank came to me and wanted to ask me to leave your relationship, but I didn't respond." Uncle Jiu said, "It's not easy for Your Highness to be a mercenary. We can't help him, but we must not do it."
It's holding His Highness back." Knowing that Li Yuhua had always been a bit greedy for money, Uncle Jiu was quite worried about Li Yuhua accepting small amounts of money behind his back.
"How could I hold Third Brother back? Not only do I take care of everything at home, but I also help him a lot. If you go out and ask around, who doesn't praise me as a good wife now?"
"I know, I know, and they all say that you and His Highness the Third Highness are very much in love with each other."
Li Yuhua smiled happily, "It's also true."
The two talked for a while, and for a while, Yunque came back and reported, "Your Majesty, I sent someone to the Yamen to inquire about Mei Dianbu. He said that Du Changshi was assassinated in the first noon, and His Highness has been busy with this matter. His Majesty said that the Empress and Xiao Jiu
I’ll use it first, he’ll be back soon.”
"Du Changshi was assassinated?" Li Yuhua stood up in shock. She was not familiar with Du Changshi. She remembered that he was a handsome young man, but she had heard from her third brother that he was a very capable subordinate.
The key is, some of Third Brother’s men dare to kill, will someone kill Third Brother in the future?
Li Yuhua hurriedly asked, "How is Du Changshi's injury? Is it okay?"
Yunque, who was also a first-class maid next to Li Yuhua, reported, "Xiaofan inquired in person, but couldn't find out the details. He only knew that Du Changshi was seriously injured and one of them died. The Ministry of Punishment offered a reward of 10,000 silver to the murderer.
.Since noon today, the nine gates have been strictly inspected for entry and exit, even those selling vegetables in baskets have to be opened to check everything."
Li Yuhua was thinking, "Go and pack some high-quality medicinal materials to strengthen your body. When you're done, come back to me and take Xiaofan with you to Du Changshi's house. Don't disturb Du Changshi and the Du family."
The steward said that when Du Changshi wakes up, tell him to just rest in peace and recuperate. No matter who the assassin is, the third brother will find out and avenge him!"
"yes."
After finishing this matter, Li Yuhua and Uncle Jiu said, "Let's not wait for Third Brother, let's eat first."
"I'd better go back to eat. His Highness is still at the Yamen. You need to arrange someone to deliver dinner to His Highness."
"The yamen portion has been sent to me a long time ago. I don't know if he will come back tonight. Uncle Jiu, please don't leave. I'm just telling you that you have to eat when you go back. I'm alone, so we can just make it."
Companion."
Uncle Jiu thought about it, and that was true.
Uncle Jiu secretly thought to himself that Xiaohua was indeed very powerful now, even in the Prince's Mansion.
In Uncle Jiu's simple understanding, the prominence of his in-laws' family is only one thing. It is really good to be able to have the final say in his in-laws' family.
Uncle Jiu said, "I heard that Du Changshi, who is next to His Highness, is the younger brother of the Minister of Civil Affairs. Some of the Minister's brothers dare to assassinate him, so His Highness should be asked to bring more guards when he goes out."
"I think so too." Li Yuhua said, "Uncle Jiu, please bring more guards with you when you go out. It doesn't matter if we make less money. We will have a long life in the future. Don't save money on this."
"I know."
When the maid outside set the table, Li Yuhua and Uncle Jiu drank the practice wine together.
When the two of them had finished eating, Mu Anzhi came back.
Mu Anzhi still had his cloak on, which showed that he hadn't returned to the house yet. He waved his hand and said, "Sit down, Uncle Ninth." He said to Li Yuhua, "I guess Uncle Ninth hasn't left yet. You guys continue to drink. I'll change my clothes and come over."
.”
Mu Anzhi looked elegant and elegant like a prince. Every time he saw Mu Anzhi, Uncle Ninth felt indescribable joy. He smiled and said, "Xiaohua, please serve His Highness to change clothes first, and then give him new wine. His Highness doesn't seem to have eaten."
of."
"Well, Uncle Jiu, please sit down for a while." Li Yuhua took Mu Anzhi back to the room to change clothes. Mu Anzhi came out of the room and said, "It's the same as asking the maid to serve me to change. Uncle Jiu can go there now."
In the next half year, you two will talk together more often."
"We've been talking for a long time." Li Yuhua said, "We grew up together, and we have always talked since we were young." He held the third brother's hand, with a hint of worry in his eyes, "Is Du Changshi okay?"
"The injury is not serious, but fortunately there is no fear of life." Mu Anzhi said softly, "Don't worry, no one dares to attack me."
"You still have to be careful. As the old saying goes, there is no such thing as too much caution. Those who don't care about their lives, killing one official is no different to killing two officials." Li Yuhua said, "Bring more guards tomorrow."
While the two were talking, they returned to the house. Mu Anzhi washed his hands and changed into light home-made gauze clothes, with a thin sash tied around his waist. He looked less dignified than a prince, and looked more like a young scholar from a scholar's family.
"I didn't send someone to deliver food, why did I come back without eating?"
"I want to come back and use it with you."
Ever since he wanted to be with sister Yuhua for the rest of his life, Mu Anzhi spoke freely without any teacher, and the words he said were so sweet. Li Yuhua felt so sweet in his heart, "It's really stupid. Then you ask us to eat first, and you can pour it yourself."
Hungry."
"I'm afraid I'll be hungry while you wait."
Li Yuhua put her face on his shoulder and patted the third brother's waist, "Don't be stupid in the future. You have become even thinner this summer."
"It's better to lose weight in the summer to make you look energetic."
The two of them went to the dining room after a while. Uncle Jiu's eyes fell on the hands held by the two of them, and he stood up to greet them. Mu An said, "Since it is a family banquet, there is no need to be polite. It would be boring to be too polite."
"yes."
Ever since Bai Muxiang married Pei Ruyu, Uncle Jiu specially hired a knowledgeable Juren master and worked hard to learn some etiquette in dealing with officials. Later, when he heard that Li Yuhua married a prince, Uncle Jiu hired a Jinshi scholar.
Royal etiquette.
Therefore, regardless of the fact that Uncle Jiu was of ordinary origin, he was very well-mannered, especially the way he behaved and behaved, which was quite well-behaved and not at all restrained by merchants.
Because Sister Yuhua was close to this Uncle Nine, Mu Anzhi observed him coldly for some time and felt that Uncle Nine was a capable person. At least he was dedicated to helping Sister Yuhua build a weaving workshop, and someone asked him to do so.
On his head, he does not agree, he is not one of those ignorant people.
Everyone was laughing and drinking together, and Li Yuhua kept feeding the third brother, "Xiaofan came back and said that all nine sects are now investigating assassins. Is there any news now?"
"not yet."
"Uncle Jiu, then you should go to the city gate early tomorrow morning to queue up. The search is strict now, and it will definitely be slow to leave the city."
"It doesn't matter, I've arranged everything."
"You must have your official tickets ready when you leave the city." Mu Anzhi made a special point.
Uncle Jiu said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, everything is complete."
Li Yuhua mentioned what Empress Dowager Lan had explained, and Mu Anzhi smiled, "This matter is not urgent. I will talk to Uncle Jiu alone later."
After the banquet, Mu Anzhi invited Uncle Jiu to the study to talk.
What Mu Anzhi first said was not about the jade in Northern Xinjiang, nor did he say any farewell words. The first sentence he said was, "Du Changshi is a close relative of mine. By attacking him, he is undoubtedly warning me."
As if a thunderbolt fell from the sky, Uncle Ninth was shocked beyond belief, "Your Highness is the prince, who dares to be disrespectful to you?"
"It's true that you have too much disrespect and wait for no one to take action. If you really dare to take action, it won't be a warning." Mu An said, "Don't say these words to Yuhua, don't make her worry."
"Yes." Uncle Jiu bowed in agreement.
"When you are outside, you must be low-key and cautious."
"Don't worry, your highness, I understand." Someone with Du Changshi's status would dare to attack him, and no one would care about Uncle Jiu, so there must be no chance of being caught.
Mu Anzhi's fingertips gently circled the tassel pendant around his waist, and Fang talked about the jade in Northern Xinjiang, "Uncle Jiu, please don't come forward to inquire about this matter. The Northern Xinjiang jade in the imperial capital is backed by the Lu family, and the Marquis of Lu
Having been operating in Northern Xinjiang for many years, you usually just buy some jade materials in scattered pieces, but if you go to inquire about the source of jade in Northern Xinjiang, you will cause great disaster."
Uncle Jiu trembled violently, and a layer of sweat broke out on his forehead unknowingly. Oh my God, this was not only a disaster. If His Highness hadn't reminded him, he would have walked into the coffin by himself.
No one knows what kind of power the Lu family has in the capital city of Hedi.
After all, Uncle Jiu was not accustomed to royal strife like Mu Anzhi. He shook his sleeves to wipe the sweat from his forehead and said repeatedly, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice."
This Xiaohua, aren’t you trying to trick Uncle Jiu!
However, this matter was ordered by the Queen Mother!
Before Uncle Jiu could figure out the key, Mu Anzhi said again, "It's not appropriate for you to do this. Tell this to Ruyu and ask him to pay attention to the tribes in northern Xinjiang, especially those who have control over the Jade veins."
Tribe." Mu Anzhi's voice was so soft that Uncle Jiu could feel Mu Anzhi's cool breath, "These words can come out of my mouth and enter your ears. If anyone else says it, I am
I don’t recognize even half of the words.”
"Don't worry, your highness. Since your highness asked me to carry the message, I will only be the messenger. If you tell the second person from my mouth, it is up to your highness to do whatever you want."
"Yuhua asked you and you didn't say anything?" Mu Anzhi said this in a tricky way.
Uncle Xiao Jiu responded quickly, "I will ask her to ask His Highness, the closest relatives are no more than husband and wife."
Mu An smiled, patted Uncle Jiu on the shoulder, and softened his tone, "Don't mind if I speak harshly. Although you are senior, we are actually about the same age. Others are holding knives, so we must be careful to survive.
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