To get from the Western Regions to Kyoto, you have to pass through Los Angeles.

However, if the caravan from the Western Regions set out from Los Angeles, it would pass through the Seven Cities, which was a long and time-consuming journey.

Los Angeles is a place where dragons and snakes are mixed, and many caravans are suffering in Los Angeles......

The biggest headache for the caravan in the Western Regions was not the place of Los Angeles, but the way through it.

Conghuai has been making trouble with bandits all these years, and her third uncle and third aunt had an accident in Conghuaicheng.

The imperial court also sent troops to suppress the Conghuai generation, but with little effect.

There are many mountains and mountains near Huai, and these bandits can find a mountain to live in at will, and it is a little difficult for outsiders to find these people.

After Emperor Jianguang ascended the throne, he turned a blind eye to Cong Huaizhen.

Many caravans in the Western Regions complained about this.

Over the years, the princes have gradually grown up, and the threat to the throne has become greater and greater.

Emperor Jianguang really didn't have time to take care of the affairs of Conghuaicheng.

Xia Ruan looked at the map in her hand, with a smile on her lips, if she knew these things in advance, it would indeed be an advantage in the business field.

Other road ......

Thinking of this, she slowly stood up, walked to the desk and began grinding.

She must write a letter to tell Xiao Jiu to be careful all the way, it is not known whether He Yue is an enemy or a friend, but Cinnabar will definitely do something. For her, Cinnabar is different from other merchants in the Western Regions, and Cinnabar has mastered the lifeblood of many merchants in Los Angeles. Now that the matter in Los Angeles is resolved, Cinnabar's status in Los Angeles may be far less than before.

Cinnabar, this person has dealings with many court ministers and merchants of Daqin. What the hell is he trying to do.

A businessman can be so carefully arranged, does he want to do something terrible?

Xia Ruan shook his head, the purpose of cinnabar was a little confusing.

She couldn't figure it out.

Soon, she finished writing the letter and loading it before she shouted to the door: "Chongli, come in." ”

Chongli pushed open the door and walked in with a confused face: "Miss, your name is Xiao?" ”

"I have this letter in my hand now. You take it and hand it over to Lord Xiao yourself. Xia Ruan handed the letter to Chongli. Now that the snow has stopped, you must remember to reach Lord Xiao's side as soon as possible, I think he should be about to arrive in Conghuai City. ”

As soon as Chongli heard that he was about to come to Huaicheng, his brows furrowed tightly.

From Huai Cheng is definitely not a good place to be.

He took the letter from Xia Ruan's hand. He replied, "The little one knows." The little ones will do it right away. ”

Xia Ruan nodded: "You will go to the king's steward to get fifty taels of silver." Be careful all the way. ”

Although the snow has stopped now, I don't know when it will rain again, so bring more silver with me. There are some benefits, too.

Chongli was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then said gratefully: "Thank you, Miss." ”

"Well, there you go." After Xia Ruan finished giving the order, Chongli slowly retreated.

After Chongli left, the affairs of the outer courtyard would be handed over to Liuzi, and she was thinking about how long it would take to hear the news from Cinnabar.

Fennel has already left the Xia family.

Xia Ruan thought for a while and felt tired, so he lay down on the bed and rested for a while.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already dark.

The surroundings are quiet.

Xia Ruan rubbed his eyes, looked at the dim light outside, and called softly: "Duran? ”

Soon, Duran walked in and said with a smile, "Miss, are you awake?" Just now Madame came to see you, and seeing that you were sleeping soundly, she did not call you. The kitchen has prepared side dishes, and it's still hot, and the slave and maid have them delivered? ”

Xia Ruan thought for a while before saying, "Why is my mother here?" ”

Her mother rarely took the initiative to come to Begonia Garden, and most of the time she was afraid that she would disturb her errands. Some time ago, Ai Ye accidentally said that her mother had come to see her several times at night, and every time she was looking at the account book, so she didn't come in and knock on the door.

Xia Ruan sighed secretly in her heart, there must always be someone by her mother's side to talk to her mother, and when Cuiliu's body is a little better, she will let Cuiliu go back to her mother to serve. Mother has been used to Cuiliu for many years, and now she is not used to it.

She felt that her daughter seemed to be a little unfilial, and she didn't know when her mother came to see her.

While waiting for her to get up, Duran said happily, "Madame has made some clothes for the young lady, and put them outside, and the slave maid will bring them in for you to see?" ”

Xia Ruan said with a smile: "It's okay, you bring it in and I'll take a look." ”

Soon, Duran walked in from outside, and Xia Ruan took the clothes from Duran's hand and looked at it.

These are the most fashionable materials, and the colors are also her favorite. Xia Ruan looked at the clothes in her hands and was slightly stunned, she naturally understood her mother's thoughts.

In a few days, Xiao Jiu will return from Los Angeles, and her family affairs will not be delayed for a few months.

Her mother wanted to spend more time with her, but she was worried that she was too old and people outside would gossip.

Every time Xia Ruan thought of her mother standing outside the house, looking inside the house but hesitating to come in and talk to her, Xia Ruan felt a little sad. For more than a year, she has been thinking about making money and how to protect her mother and younger brother, but she rarely stays by her mother's side. Especially in the days when she was 'seriously ill', her mother would come to see her almost every day.

Thinking of this, Xia Ruan smiled bitterly, put aside the business matters first, and spend more time with her mother.

"The materials of these clothes are the most fashionable materials in Beijing, Miss, look at this ......" Du Lan pointed to a tender green garment and said, "This is Shu brocade." ”

Xia Ruan smiled and thought for a while before saying, "You go and tell Steward Wang, don't send the account book these days, I want to rest for a while." ”

Duran's eyes widened and he looked at Xia Ruan, unable to believe that these words came out of Xia Ruan's mouth.

In the past, the young lady used to be busy until late at night, just to verify the accounts. Duran also advised Xia Ruan not to be so tired, but every time Xia Ruan smiled and nodded, but he didn't change at all. For his own young lady to work so hard, Du Lan had no choice but to light a few more lights, for fear of hurting Xia Ruan's eyes.

Outsiders all say that the third lady of the Xia family is not attached to the Li family. It is absolutely impossible to quickly stand at the height that we are today. But Duran is Xia Ruan's personal ring, and she can see Xia Ruan's hard work every day, which is definitely not as easy as outsiders say.

The Jiang family, the He family, and Dong Xiao side by side with the Li family......

None of the relatives of these families stood at the height of Xia Ruan.

Duran waited for a while before saying, "Miss, do you mean it really?" ”

"Nature is true." Xia Ruan couldn't help but smile helplessly, "Am I still fooling you?" I remember that there were a few cooks from Dongyang County in Xicheng, and when the time came, they made a meal and sent it to their mother's house. ”

Although the people in the kitchen are also from Dongyang County, their craftsmanship is naturally not as good as the chefs in Xicheng Restaurant.

These cooks were carefully selected by her and Steward Wang. The craftsmanship is no worse than that of a chef at any restaurant in Kyoto.

The restaurant in Xicheng has opened. She can rest for a few days.

Duran nodded: "The slave knows." By the way, miss...... What are you going to do? ”

Fennel didn't take Bai Teng with her at all when she left, and now Bai Teng is still by Du Ruo's side.

Xia Ruan raised his eyebrows and looked at Du Lan: "Stay in the mansion, Jiang Tuo likes this kid very much." Wait for Jiang Tuo to come back. Let him take the white vine with him. ”

Duran hesitated: "But miss." After all, the white vine ...... When she grows up, it may not be good for Miss. ”

Duran's fears were justified.

Bai Teng is a child that Cinnabar cut out of the belly of his aunt, and Cinnabar never thought that Bai Teng would still be alive. She was naturally more surprised by the presence of white vines than cinnabar. It's just that now that this child is alive, if it is a matter of Cinnabar will be a matter of Uncle and Aunt Bai Teng in the future, then she will be a tiger at that time.

It's just that fortunately, Bai Teng is an infant child.

"Since you can take care of camellias, you should also know that some trees can grow straight slowly if they are bent when they are young." Xia Ruan said while laughing, "And Jiang Tuo likes this kid very much, I naturally agreed to him, and I will definitely do it." White Vine is still a baby, and some mistakes can be avoided. ”

When the saplings are small, there are many bent ones, and as long as someone straightens them on the side, these saplings will grow into straight trees in the future.

White vines are a nuisance, but they can be changed.

When Duran saw Xia Ruan say this, he couldn't say anything more, so he could only nod.

Duran secretly made up his mind that he must teach Bai Teng well, and he couldn't let this child become a white-eyed wolf.

In the following days, Xia Ruan would always be by Li's side, talking with Li, or making Xia Rui happy.

Li was a little surprised at first, after all, her daughter was always busy with business and was not always by her side.

Li would occasionally ask Xia Ruan: "Is there any difficulty in business?" ”

Every time Xia Ruan listened, he would cry and laugh a little.

She just wanted to spend more time with her mother.

"Isn't it good for my daughter to spend more time with you? Does the mother have a younger brother and dislike her daughter? Xia Ruan was coquettish to the Li family, which made the Li family laugh non-stop.

Soon, it will be the Chinese New Year's Eve.

Xia Ruan accompanied Li to return to the courtyard after preparing the New Year's goods, but saw Chongli standing outside the courtyard.

She was a little surprised, Chongli seemed to come back too quickly.

Could it be that Xiao Jiu is no longer in his arms?

Xia Ruan thought about it, and felt that it was unlikely.

According to the time Xiao Jiu said, Xiao Jiu should have just arrived in Conghuai.

After Chongli saw Xia Ruan, he happily walked up: "Miss, Miss, the little one is back." ”

"Have you seen Lord Xiao?" Xia Ruan looked at Chongli with some confusion, "What about the letter?" Has it been delivered? ”

Xia Ruan asked three questions in a row, and Chongli was a little caught off guard.

At this time, a dark figure came out of the Begonia Garden.

Xia Ruan felt that there seemed to be someone behind her, she slowly turned around and looked at the young man standing not far away, like a flower on the ridge.

The man smiled faintly at her, and his voice was warm: "Ah Ruan, I'm back." (To be continued......)

PS: Thank you for the pink ticket of the little female thief who stole the incense, thank you Miao He for the pink ticket, and thank you for the evaluation vote of Yanran Butterfly.

Something happened to T.T's family, so there were fewer updates yesterday, so I'm sorry.

On the 12th, I will make up for it three times.

Recently, I have to deal with things at home, so please forgive me for the update.