Geng Shang, in his sixties, is the current patriarch of the Geng family.

It is also an uncle of the princess of the Changshe Society.

This uncle, when he was young, followed Geng Xian, the father of Geng Yuan, to do things.

Geng Xian once served as the left supervisor of Yulin in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and this Geng Shang can be regarded as following Geng Xian all his life.

Later, Geng Xian died, Geng Yuan inherited the title and served as the Taishou of Hedong, and Geng Shang still followed. Later, Geng Yuan also died of illness, and Geng Shang returned to the field.

Because the Geng family no longer has a descendant of the main lineage, the Geng Shang branch has become the most prestigious person in the Geng family. Therefore, he was jointly promoted as the patriarch of the Geng family and continued to be responsible for presiding over some of the Geng family's industrial affairs.

This Geng Shang didn't think about occupying the Geng family's mansion, after all, he didn't dare.

In fact, he also knew very well that if the Geng family wanted to continue to maintain its prestige in Hedong and maintain the status of such a famous family, then it was necessary to have the princess of Changshe in the town. Because, no one in the Geng family can inherit the title. Without a famous family with the status of a marquis, the actual property will definitely be occupied by others soon.

After all, no matter where you are, there is not just one prestigious family or a local tycoon. The same is true in Hedong, in addition to the Geng family, there are several other families who also have extremely strong strength, which can be compared with his Geng family.

Now Liu Xian learned from the elder society that the people of the Geng family did not necessarily want to seize the main mansion of the Geng family, but they were really worried that the main mansion of the Geng family would fall into the hands of outsiders.

In fact, they have always been worried, worried that the princess of Changshe will remarry someone else when she is young. If that's the case, then the situation is difficult.

After all, the Han Dynasty does allow widowed women to remarry, even if it is a princess, no one can stop it, and they dare not stop it.

So, in case the princess of Changshe remarries someone else, what about the Geng family's property? Is it to recruit a husband or to marry outside? If it is a wealthy one, then it will be equivalent to the Geng family's main mansion in the future, so what about marrying? Is this Geng family mansion sold for money or what?

But this kind of thing, this possibility, the Geng family can only worry in their hearts, but they don't dare to say it.

Anyway, they not only need the princess of Changshe to stay in the Geng family, but also worry that the main mansion of the Geng family will fall aside.

As for the original Geng family's industries outside, in fact, they have always been under their control, and it is really difficult for the princess of Changshe to interfere.

Although there is still filial piety to the princess of Changshe, the real assets and wealth of the Geng family are not something that the princess of Changshe can use casually. It is precisely because of this that she is reluctant to stay in the Geng family, and plans to live in the Changshe Princess Mansion in the capital for a long time, and stay in the capital in the future. It is precisely because of this that he met Ma Guiren and Liu Xian.

After Liu Xian learned about the situation from the princess of Changshe, he thought about it and said to the princess of Changshe: "Princess, no matter what you say, you are all people who have married into the Geng family, and they can be regarded as members of the Geng family. And now, these people from the Geng family's side tribes have almost completely mastered the Geng family's industry. The Geng family is also a famous family in Hedong, and they don't want to see the Geng family decline. It's better to do this, then let the Geng family head mansion out, so that they can choose a new family head and maintain the prestige of the Geng family in Hedong. ”

It is different for the patriarch to return to the patriarch, and the head of the family to the head of the family. The patriarch is a bit equivalent to the elder Taishang, and the head of the family is the one who is really in charge of the affairs of the Geng family.

Once the head of the family is chosen, then everything in the future must obey the orders of the head of the family, and the head of the family will formulate their future development plan for the Geng family.

In fact, it is a bit like Xiang Liyue, as a tribal patriarch, he can decide whether his clan is completely submissive to Liu Xian, as long as the patriarch decides, then other clansmen can only respect the patriarch's decision and act according to orders.

It can be said that the head of the family does determine the future fate of the family.

"Let the Geng family master's mansion out? This ......" Princess Changshe hesitated.

"Hehe, isn't it just a mansion? It's not worth much, and the existence of this Geng Mansion is just a status symbol. After all, you are a woman, princess, and you probably don't like to show up and personally preside over the affairs inside and outside the Geng Mansion, right? I'm afraid it's also difficult to meddle in the operation of some of the Geng family's industries and so on. In this way, what is the point of this Geng Mansion remaining in your hands? ”

"This ...... Xian'er seems to be saying the same thing, but ...... Shall we let it out now? Also, just give it to them for nothing? ”

"Haha, of course not right away. After all, now Ma Guiren is still here, and one day Ma Guiren did not give birth to a child safely, and this place must be in our hands. What I mean is that you can give them a promise first, and let them, the side tribesmen of the Geng family, choose a clansman with enough prestige and ability to come to the head of the Geng family, and this head of the Geng family must also reach a certain agreement with me Liu Xian. That is, we can support the Geng family and let the Geng family have a better development, but at some critical times, the Geng family must unconditionally support me Liu Xian. For this reason, we can even think of a way for them to let the newly elected head of the Geng family inherit the title of your Geng family, or recommend the capable and talented people of your Geng family to become officials. ”

Liu Xian continued: "As for you, the princess, you are in the Geng family, just keep the Geng family's courtyard in the back mountain, and after Sister Ying gives birth, you will also settle in the princess's mansion in Luoyang Capital together." If you have nothing to do, you don't need to go back to Geng's house, if you come back, then you will live in the Geng's family courtyard in the back mountain. However, it is estimated that you will rarely have the opportunity to return to the Geng family in the future, princess. Because, even if you are in Luoyang Capital, you won't be able to live for long, and when the time comes, follow me to Liulin City, Jizhou. ”

Whether it is Princess Changshe or Princess Yiyang, they are all widowed women now, and they are not very happy in their husband's family. Now, since they have recognized themselves, Liu Xian naturally can't ignore them. Not to mention that they could no longer be allowed to go through the turmoil of the Han Dynasty, Liu Xian planned to take them to Liulin City at that time, so as to ensure that they were safe and sound.

When the princess heard Liu Xian's arrangement, she was immediately full of joy, she is indeed more willing to follow Liu Xian now, as for the Geng family's industry, as well as the princess's mansion in the capital, etc., don't want it.

What's more, does Liu Xian still lack their family wealth now?

It is much better to follow such a heroic nephew than to stay in the Geng family and be looked down upon.

"Okay, everything will be done according to Xian'er's wishes, this Geng family master's mansion can be given to them. However, the courtyard in the mountain behind the Geng family will have to be reserved for others in the future. Normally, they are only allowed to send people in to clean and maintain, but they are not allowed to live in them. After the princess of Changshe finished speaking, she paused and said: "After all, the Geng family's courtyard is actually the dowry of the year that people took out the dowry of the year to repair the health, and there are ...... It can be regarded as the only thought that people have about the Geng family. ”

"Mm-hmm, yes...... But, princess, actually...... You're still young, you're only in your thirties, and the original Geng Horse is no longer there, so don't think about it anymore. In the future, if there is a suitable one, then get married. ”

"Nonsense! Xian'er, do you dislike your aunt? Do you want your aunt to get married? ”

"Uh, no, no, how can you dislike your aunt? I—I just don't see my aunt being too lonely. ”

"Hmph, I don't want to find another person, in the future, this princess will follow you, and in the future, you have to support your aunt. Also, don't say those bastards again! The princess said with some annoyance.

"Hehe, let's not talk about it from now on." Liu Xianhe laughed, and then said, "Then let's go out and make it clear to the Geng family." I hope that the Geng family can become a help for me in the future, so let's support them, in this way, it can be regarded as an explanation from the princess to the Geng family. ”

"Well, then you'll be done. Now, you are the only man in our family, and you have the final say. ”

The princess of Changshe naturally classified herself as a family with Liu Xian.

Liu Xian and the princess returned to the hall again.

Liu Xian asked the princess of Changshe to sit back on the main seat, and then stood in the hall by himself, and said to the Geng family members around him: "Patriarch Geng, and uncles of the Geng family, I talked to the princess of Changshe just now. The princess of Changshe feels that you Geng family children have indeed made a great contribution to the prosperity of the Geng family, and now the Geng family's main mansion, it is heart-wrenching that you have not been able to leave a male to inherit the incense, and my aunt and she also feel extremely sorry for this. But the head of the Geng family's family can't always be like this, without a head of the family presiding over the internal and external affairs of the Geng family. Therefore, she is willing to give up the Geng Family Lord's Mansion and let you jointly elect a talented and capable person to serve as the Geng Family Master. Lead the Geng family to a more prosperous and brilliant future. ”

"Huh? Marquis Wu Yong, princess, are you serious? Among the children of the Geng family, someone immediately asked in surprise.

"Well, what Xian'er said is right, what he said is what Princess Ben thinks. So, you need not doubt it. From now on, he will be in charge of Xian'er, and what he said is what Princess Ben said. ”

The princess of Changshe sat upright and said with a cold face.

"Ahem, then, what do we have to give?" After all, Geng Shang has followed Geng Xian and Geng Yuan all his life, and he is well-informed, so he naturally does not think that this can be obtained for nothing, and he must also pay something.

Liu Xian turned to Geng Shang and arched his hand to him: "Patriarch Geng, my aunt gave up the Geng Family Lord's Mansion to you, but you also need to show something, right?" As the saying goes, the main family is the main family after all, and you are all originally clansmen who are attached to the main family of the Geng family. If it weren't for the current situation of the Geng family's master's family, none of you would have a chance to enter the Geng family's main mansion. Am I right? It can be said that this Geng family's mansion is the private property of the original owner's family, not all of your Geng family. So, you say, do you want to give a certain amount of compensation to the princess of Changshe? ”

"Well, of course, we really can't get the Geng family's mansion for nothing. So I don't know how much compensation Marquis Wu Yong plans to make? Geng Shang said.

"As for compensation, we don't have to rush first, because even if we give up the Geng Family Lord's Mansion, it will not be right away, at least, it will take half a year. In the meantime, you can first nominate a person who can serve as the head of the Geng family, after all, your Geng family is not a side clan, and it is estimated that it will take a certain amount of time, right? The selected person is recognized by everyone, so that he can officially become the head of the Geng family and enter the Geng family's main mansion. So, it makes sense, right? ”

"That's right, this matter of who will be the head of the Geng family really needs to be discussed by everyone."

"In addition, as a famous family in Hedong, there can't be no one with a certain status in the family, right? Therefore, Princess Changshe and I, when the time comes, we will take a walk around your Geng family to see if we can let the head of your Geng family inherit the original title of the Geng family, so it is better to be downgraded by one level than nothing, right? ”

When Geng Shang heard this, he was immediately ecstatic, and immediately bowed: "In this case, the old man really wants to thank Marquis Wu Yong and Princess Changshe." If the matter of the title can be implemented, then Marquis Wu Yong is the great benefactor of our Geng family. ”

"Hehe, after all, my aunt, Princess Changshe, is a member of your Geng family, and my help to you is equivalent to helping my aunt. So, no thanks. In addition, you may also know what I, Liu Xian, do. Your Geng family, you can't be too complacent in the future, you have to have an enterprising spirit, in addition to your original Geng family's industry, you can also develop more money-making businesses. In fact, the original industry of your Geng family can also be connected with some of my businesses, so that you can maximize the benefits. ”

"Really? Can our Geng family cooperate with you Wu Yonghou? ”

"Sure." Liu Xian nodded, and continued: "Of course, we can discuss these things slowly." In addition, Ben Hou hopes that we can conclude an alliance, that is, when necessary, your Geng family must unconditionally support Ben Hou. Gu Ben, you can discuss it slowly, anyway, Ben Hou will stay in the Geng family for a short time, we can talk slowly. ”

"Good! We also need to discuss this matter. ”

"Well, there are some things about cooperation, in fact, Benhou can also find other families in Hedong, but, for my aunt's sake, I can give you certain rights first. Let you come forward to negotiate with other families, so that your Geng family can make a little difference from it. For example, I can supply some commercial goods in Luoyang, the capital city, to your Geng family at cost price, and then your Geng family can also negotiate with other merchants. ”

"Wu Yonghou Dayi, as far as the old man knows, the toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and other commodities in Luoyang Capital are indeed very popular with the people, you mean, these commercial goods, our Geng family can also participate in the sale?"

"Yes, you can do all of that."

"Good! The old man thanked Marquis Wu Yong first, so specifically, wait for our clansmen to discuss it, and then come to discuss cooperation with Wu Yong? ”

"As it should be."

Liu Xiandao.