Two years, or three years, is not an important thing for Xu Qilin.

The so-called bitter cold does not exist now. Although the wind is stronger, he is not a woman, and he still needs a fair and delicate face.

Scarlett and Adjani are different, they wear hats when they go out, and they put melon skin and milk on their faces when they are free, and pay considerable attention to the maintenance of their skin.

This also gave Xu Qilin a way to make a fortune, and after the experiment, he sent the secret recipe to the Xu family's workshop. Soon, skin lotions were introduced to the market.

Xu's workshop has long been able to make shower gel and soap, but Xu Qilin just increased the process, using the stearic acid and glycerin, and then mixing spices, milk, etc., to make a copycat version.

But in Ganzhou, and even in the Western Regions, because of the strong wind and sand and dry climate, this moisturizing skin care product was immediately very popular.

In fact, in addition to mirrors, silk, tea, porcelain and other materials rationed by the state, the fragrance and toiletries of the Xu family workshop were the most favored exporters of Hu merchants as early as Chang'an.

Therefore, Xu Qilin's net worth continues to rise, and he is a standard rich man. It's just that he doesn't show off. What kind of luxurious house, what kind of hoarding kabuki, what kind of extravagant feasts, never engaged.

It is precisely because his own industry has been a long-term mining gold mountain that Xu Qilin has never reached out at public expense. This may be an example of "rich conscience", there is no need to be corrupt and take bribes!

Of course, low-key is low-key, not thrifty. Eat, drink, wear, Xu Qilin does not seek luxury, but must be comfortable.

Traveling to Datang, isn't it just to enjoy?

The gold and silver on the surface are for outsiders to see, and the kind of soil buns that bloom is too shallow; What Xu Qilin wants is internal, and he doesn't have to show off his wealth to others, he has no taste.

There are two days left before the Chinese New Year, and according to the regulations of the imperial court, you can take official leave. Xu Qilin led the two maids to walk around the business area for most of the day, eating, drinking, buying and playing, and only returned to the mansion in the city at dusk.

"Ah Lang, there is a guest from Chang'an." The housekeeper came up to report, his face was a little strange, "I stayed in the hall for an afternoon, ate and drank, and asked my subordinates to arrange a place for him to live." ”

Yo ho, who has such a big face, but he doesn't see it at all.

Xu Qilin waved his hand, stepped into the house, and went straight to see the big face.

At the door of the hall, Xu Qilin heard the snoring inside, and almost thought it was a pig. This is to eat and drink enough, and sleep again.

Rolling his eyes, Xu Qilin pushed the door in, and his face was filled with the smell of wine. Look at the table again, the cups and plates are messy, and a guy on the big sofa is lying there, snoring from sleep.

Approaching to take a closer look, Xu Qilin pursed the corners of his mouth helplessly. Isn't this a special green hat Wang Fang Er's fool, how did he come to this Ganzhou?

"Hey-hey-" Xu Qilin stretched out his hand and nudged twice, Fang Er's fool lowered his mouth, snorted twice, and didn't wake up.

Xu Qilin increased his strength and patted Fang Er's face with the back of his hand, just like that, the two fools still slept.

There was no trick, Xu Qilin turned around and came out, asked his subordinates to enter the house to clean up the cups and plates, and left Fang Er to continue snoring, and he went back to the study.

It's really okay for Feng Zhidai to come here, but why did Fang Er go to Ganzhou, Xu Qilin couldn't figure it out. Fortunately, Fang Er also brought two servants and was called by Xu Qilin to inquire.

But these two servants also have the same virtue as Fang Er, and they didn't even know what illness Fang Er was guilty of, so they suddenly ran away from home in a hurry, and they rushed all the way away from Chang'an.

"Let's go down!" Xu Qilin waved his hand, waved the two of them away, and simply didn't bother to think about it, just wait for Fang Er to wake up!

From the bottom of his heart, Xu Qilin was resistant to Fang Er, Du He, Chai Lingwu and other cheating goods, and adopted a strategy of respecting and staying away.

But the only ones who really had a conflict were Du He and Chai Lingwu, and they had a grudge with Du He.

Fang Er, because of his similar age, is still a good friend on the surface, just like those teenagers who are prepared for a thousand cows.

But Fang Er may be real, after being stunned twice by Xu Qilin in the competition, he felt like a feeling of sympathy, and always went to Xu Qilin's side to make peace.

In this regard, Xu Qilin is not easy to refuse people thousands of miles away. Fortunately, he has a lot of work and is busy, so he won't be entangled by Fang Er.

This guy is thinking about himself and running to accompany him for the New Year? If that's the case, it's really a little touching!

Xu Qilin smiled and shook his head, afraid that he was thinking too much. This Fang Er fool is probably bringing trouble to himself.

When it was time for dinner, Xu Qilin accompanied Feng Zhidai to dine in the side hall.

If there were no outsiders, he actually preferred to be with two maids. One on the left, one on the right, this one for the vegetables, and that one for the rice, the feeling of beauty.

"There will be a reply from the imperial court soon." Xu Qilin didn't forget to comfort Feng Zhidai, "And celebrate the New Year with peace of mind, just to accompany this stranger." ”

Feng Zhidai smiled a little reluctantly, raised his glass to each other, and said, "Qi Lin is kind, I can't thank you enough." If there is a chance to go to Lingnan, the Feng family will treat them as guests. ”

"Lingnan—" Xu Qilin nodded with a smile and said, "That's definitely going to go." The Feng family will definitely be disturbed. ”

"What a bother, it's so obvious." Feng Zhidai waved his hand and said, "Today, I bought some local products in the business area and prepared to send them to Lingnan, so that the family can also taste fresh." ”

Xu Qilin deliberately said with annoyance: "Why do you want Brother Feng to buy the local products that were given to Brother Feng's family?" A certain person has already ordered someone to prepare, and Brother Feng will go to return the native property tomorrow. Mention my name, which businessman dares not to return? ”

Feng Zhidai smiled and declined, although he knew that he was polite, but his intention was here, compared to those powerful people in Chang'an, who only regarded themselves as wealthy boys, and did not wait to see them just by receiving gifts, but they were too strong.

"I don't make a sound when I eat." While the two were talking, a rough voice sounded, and as soon as the door opened, Fang Er rubbed his eyes and walked in.

Xu Qilin stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Jun slept sweetly, and he pushed and patted, but he ignored it. ”

Fang Er scratched his hair on the tent, not remembering it at all, thinking that he had slept too soundly.

He looked up at Xu Qilin, a smile appeared on his big face, and he stepped forward and said, "Qi Lin, I came to accompany you for the New Year for my brother, this brotherly love is deep enough, right?" ”

"Deeper than the sea, thicker than the earth." Xu Qilin returned the salute with a smile, and stretched out his hand to introduce Feng Zhidai to Fang Er.

"Brother Feng is also here to accompany Qi Lin for the New Year?" Fang Er's eyes widened curiously, and he said, "It's interesting, it's earlier than so-and-so." ”

Feng Zhidai said with a smile: "So-and-so is not as urgent as Brother Fang's rush, ashamed, ashamed." ”

Xu Qilin ordered someone to set up dishes and chopsticks and chairs, invited the two to sit down, and asked the kitchen to add a few more dishes. The three of them chatted while eating, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.

"I miss Qi Lin and come to accompany you for the New Year." When asked about his intentions, Fang Er said: "Second, next year we will crusade against Gaochang, and the army will cross the border from Ganzhou." I was still thinking about whether I could get involved and see the battlefield. ”

Xu Qilin looked at Fang Er's expression and felt that there should be other reasons, but it was not easy to get to the bottom of it, so he said casually: "Brother Jun also has an official body, and without the decree of the imperial court, I am afraid it will be difficult to walk in the army." ”

Fang Er smiled and said, "Qi Lin don't hide it from me, aren't you an observer with the army, what's so difficult with your brother?" ”

This guy knows a lot.

Xu Qilin scratched his head and said, "It's easy to bring Brother Jun, but if something happens, it's not easy to explain it." ”

"What can happen?" Fang Er said disapprerovingly: "A certain honest one, just can't look forward to it, is it not okay?" ”

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "This matter will be talked about later, anyway, it will take several months for the army to arrive." ”

"Don't send a message to Chang'an!" Fang Er stared at the big eyes and reminded Xu Qilin, "Wait a few days, and a certain self will notify the family." ”

Xu Qilin nodded, but he didn't take Fang Er's reminder seriously. Come early and take this guy away, that's good!

Fang Er really didn't tell the truth, at least he hid the fact that he was going to marry the princess. This news was also overheard by him from his father and mother, and it was also the main reason why he suddenly ran away from home and ran to Ganzhou.

As for what to accompany Xu Qilin for the New Year, and to increase his knowledge with the army next year, those are all excuses he came up with on the road. Needless to say, it's kind of like that.

Full of wine and food, Xu Qilin asked his subordinates to take the half-drunk Fang Er to rest. Running all the way, he didn't have much money on him, and this guy really suffered a little.

After chatting with Feng Zhidai for a while, the two of them also got up and went back to their rooms to rest.

After breakfast the next day, Xu Qilin took out the money and sent someone to lead Fang Er to buy some due items.

But Feng Zhidai took the initiative to take this errand and didn't even ask for Xu Qilin's money. Fang Xiang's second son, Feng Zhidai is planning to make friends.

Xu Qilin is not hypocritical, and is happy to let Feng Zhidai's enthusiasm leave a good impression on Fang Er.

It's not easy to say that Feng Zhidai is not easy, Daddy is far away from the emperor, and his stay in Chang'an is equivalent to a proton, and he has to spread his wealth everywhere to make good fortunes, so as to prevent the Feng family from being framed by rumors.

After all, Guangzhou is too far away from Chang'an, and the exchange of news is slow. When there was news of the interruption before, some courtiers said that the Feng family had rebelled, and the imperial court almost sent a large army to crusade.

Xu Qilin understands very well, spending money to buy peace, anyway, the Feng family has money.

stayed in the house until the afternoon, and Chang'an's edict was finally delivered, and in terms of time, it was also an expedited delivery.

After reading the edict, Xu Qilin finally settled down. As expected, His Majesty Li Er agreed to give the Feng family a report to plant cotton and participate in cotton spinning, and the city division will also be set up in Guangzhou after the Feng family plays again.

When Feng Zhidai comes back, he can tell him the good news, let him finish the New Year with a pause, and then return to Chang'an.

Xu Qilin put down the edict and took another letter. Who else can take a ride with His Majesty Li Er's edict, except for Princess Jinyang?

Looking at the letter, Xu Qilin couldn't help laughing. Although he is still a child, he can see the growth of Xiao Gongju between the lines.

In other words, Xiao Gongju's literary talent has grown again, the words are better, and the words and sentences are more fluent.

What's more, there are fewer times to have fun and delicious food, and there are more people who ask about the customs and care about the uncle's body.

Xu Qilin thought about it and wrote a letter. Anyway, I can't send it back before the year, so I'm not in a hurry.

The letter here has not been written yet, and someone outside has come back to report that Feng Zhidai and Fang Jun will not return to live tonight, and they will have a good time in the business area outside the city.

Cut! These two guys, needless to say, must have the fun of sleeping flowers and willows.

Xu Qilin expressed contempt for this, thinking that it must have been Feng Zhidai's idea. Fang Er's fool also took advantage of the fact that no one was taking care of him, and he wanted to completely let himself go.

What's more, in another three years, Lao Tzu will also be a man who can't help the little lady.

Xu Qilin slandered, simply didn't write the letter, and ran to the back garden to tease the harrier eagle.

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"Fang Jun ran away from home and disappeared?"

His Majesty Li Er frowned, and looked at Fang Xuanling, who was bowing down in fear, with some disbelieving.

If it were usual, let alone Fang Jun, even if the prince and princess were temporarily out of contact, His Majesty Li Er would not care, and most of them would not know.

But just told Lao Fang about Princess Shang, and Lao Fang also agreed with gratitude. But in the blink of an eye, the future colt ran away, why is it so coincidental?

Fang Xuanling secretly complained to himself, if Fang Er was in front of him, he would be beaten half to death.

Swallowing his saliva, Lao Fang continued to explain: "This rebel may run outside the city to play and not return for a while. Weichen has sent people to inquire around, and he will definitely be able to find him back. ”

"Xuan Ling doesn't have to be in a hurry, young people are having fun, and there are some who come home late at a while." His Majesty Li Er breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I also sent someone to the city gate to investigate, maybe I can get his exact whereabouts." ”

"Wechen thanked Your Majesty." Fang Xuanling bowed down to salute, but he was also worried about his son's safety. It's been a few days, and it's never been before!

Fang Xuanling retreated, and His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but caress his forehead, very annoyed.

Although Princess Shang just said yes to Fang Xuanling, she didn't need to ask Fang Jun's consent. But Fang Jun couldn't find a figure, and this engagement ceremony couldn't go down!

Besides, if he really ran away from home because of family affairs, wouldn't it be a loss of royal face? Why, the princess of the golden branches and jade leaves, you still dare to run away from marriage?

It should be that he is greedy for fun and returns late, or he has caused some trouble outside, and he is afraid to go home. His Majesty Li Er found a reason for Fang Er's fool.

After a while, His Majesty Li Er's thoughts stabilized, and he took the report of the Ministry of Household Affairs about the City Shipping Division and flipped through it.

The establishment of the Municipal Shipping Division in Guangzhou has been basically decided, and just waiting for Feng Ang to play again, he can push the boat down the river and complete the arrangement of the national customs.

Qi Lin did this beautifully, and easily solved the entanglement between the two sides. And sooner or later cotton will be promoted, but it is just for the Feng family to make a few years of money first.

His Majesty Li Er smiled and decided to send an official with experience, similar ranks, sophisticated and flexible feelings to Guangzhou, so as not to have any unpleasantness with Feng An.

And if you want to have experience, you can only choose from the current city envoys. After all, I have been working for more than half a year, I am familiar with the business, and I have performed well.

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