In the atmosphere of hot business, night soon came.

There is still an hour before closing, and Li Zhi and Taiping are currently hiding in the underground warehouse for dinner.

"I miss my dignified princess, I am actually committed to a dark corner, not to mention whether it is hard or not, this status decline is too amazing."

In Taiping's whining words, the pride in his heart is also in it, he has always been respectful, and occasional fatigue will only bring more excitement, and there will be amazing benefits in the process.

Li Zhile said: "It's good to get used to it, but because the opening is too hasty, there is no place to rest!" But you and I are hiding here alone, so we are not afraid of the suspicion of the Xue family? ”

"This is still they urging me to come to the meal, these people don't care about me at all, they are busy one by one, who has the leisure to suspect this? In fact, it doesn't hurt to be suspicious, the Xue family can't control me. ”

"Why don't you inquire about my trip to the palace?"

"What is there to inquire about? The emperor left you to share lunch just to show his attitude, how much more actual content can there be? He's all like that. ”

"Go in the morning, did you speak for me?"

"How did you remember to ask this?"

"Because before leaving, the Holy Lord suddenly said a word, asking me to treat you well!"

Princess Taiping was so shocked that she forgot to chew in her mouth, and only after a moment did she say: "I just mentioned that you are very good, not only do your business do well, but your loyalty to the royal family is also trustworthy!" ”

Li Zhi shook his head, "You can't help me speak in the future, whether it's the Holy Lord or the Martial Queen, their wisdom is far from being comparable to us, and your careful thinking can't hide it from them." ”

"Why did my father say that he wanted you to take good care of me? No matter how obvious my careful thoughts are, they are only a sign that I have a good impression of you! ”

"This is your idea, drawing inferences from one case is the usual way of thinking of those who hold the imperial power, not to mention that at your age, the expressions of favor and liking are revealed, and sometimes they can be detected just from the eyes."

"Is it that serious?"

"Serious or not serious for the time being, at least the words of the saint will not come out of nowhere."

"Mr. Li, how can I feel the cold air?"

"When no one is around, you call me by my name. Don't worry, since the Holy Lord said so, it shows that he has no intention of interfering with the affairs of the two of us. ”

"What can we do with the two of us?"

"Something is going to happen tonight!"

Taiping's eyes reappeared, and he squinted at Li Yi and said, "What can I do, I just want you to accompany me." ”

"If you are a lonely man or a widow, you will accompany you." Li Zhi laughed evilly.

Taiping suddenly gestured with both hands, "Is it really two feet long?" ”

"Poof!" Li Zhi squirted out a mouthful of soup, "You misunderstood, I was referring to the waist knife before, if that thing is worth it?" Don't you get to your throat all of a sudden? ”

raised his hand and slapped Li Zhi, Taiping's eyes were even more flattering, "Text, you won't think I'm ......"

Li Zhi interrupted her, "Seven emotions and six desires are normal human feelings, but this kind of behavior should be based on feelings, and if you blindly covet pleasure, its nature will change!" ”

"So, you have feelings for me? We have our own families. ”

"Don't you think there's a natural bond between us?"

Li Zhi's words were not all foolishness, especially after Gaozong came out, his similar perception existed.

"Perhaps, but that's later. I was very hostile to you before, mainly from my mother's instructions, such as what happened in Tonglin County. ”

"I know that the main reason is that the emperor treats me differently, and Shang Fangjian has aroused the vigilance of the Empress Wu!"

"Aren't you afraid of my strong mother?"

"Afraid, how not afraid! But I'm just doing my duty faithfully! Ling Yue, no matter what happens in the future, you must always remember that your real surname is Li, not Wu? ”

"I understand what you mean, but I don't understand your role."

"Actually, Empress Wu completely misjudged me before, just like the royal authority given to me by Shang Fangjian is only for the royal family surnamed Li, where do I have the right to interfere with the surname Wu? Even if he has another identity blessing later, and even has some military power, the mobilization of military power can only be aimed at commercial malfeasance, and has nothing to do with government affairs! ”

"Text, I think you still have a deep sense of self-protection for me, is it because my mother loves me very much?"

"Some things are too early, I can't say it explicitly, in fact, you also know psychologically, the current situation is very delicate, it seems to be calm, but in fact, it can affect the whole body. The source of this potential turmoil is your mother, and the first to suffer will be the first to suffer, and my duty is to minimize the casualties as much as possible, and not to impose a change of intent on current affairs, that's all! ”

"This is also the reason for your loyalty to the king?"

Li Zhi nodded deeply, "I know that the emperor is roasting me on the fire, but I have no regrets, although I only want to do my business wholeheartedly." ”

He has always refused to pour out his thoughts to Taiping, because he is afraid that this person is the person around Empress Wu, even if what he heard last night is that Taiping has been defending himself.

But Empress Wu's ruthless methods are all at all, he can't rely on luck, once Taiping is controlled by Empress Wu with some kind of containment, it is not surprising to him at all.

And he intends to change the peace, he is only in the most primitive state, and some things cannot be rushed, but must be taken slowly.

This kind of ambiguous words are far more effective than pretending to be deaf and dumb in a straightforward way, and he is not even afraid of reaching the ears of the Empress Wu, because this should be his most normal reaction.

"I'm too lazy to bother with things between you men, and more often than not, simple things are understood as complicated." Taiping lost interest in continuing to explore.

Li Zhi smiled: "That's right, women, don't get involved in political affairs, the simpler you live, the happier you are!" ”

Sensing that Jiao Jianxiu was coming, he gave Taiping a look.

This person came to report the sales of the day, although he is a Taiping person, Li Zhike is the real owner of Zhengqing Wenqitang.

"So far, it has exceeded 25,000 taels, Mr. Li, when the number is calculated, I feel chills all over my body, the amount is really terrifying!"

Before Li Zhi could speak, Taiping had already smiled and said: "Master Jiao, you don't know Mr. Li's exploits in Chang'an City, the two stores combined, and they haven't dropped this number one day!" However, there are a lot of vanity in today's 25,000 taels, and curiosity and freshness also account for a large component, and it is difficult to have such a large number in the future, and it is normal to appear occasionally for one or two days a month. ”

Li Zhi agreed, "Just like the purchase of bulk rice paper, there will be a process of consumption next, and no matter how large the demand in Luoyang City is, it cannot be like this every day." Oh, this is the first order placed by the imperial court, you arrange it in advance according to the above entries, and someone will come to transport it away in the next two days! ”

Jiao Jianxiu smiled bitterly, "With this order, I'm afraid it will be close to 40,000 taels by the time the market closes, and the total amount of several markets in Luoyang City today is not as much as our store, right?" ”

Taiping chuckled, "Do you know why I'm only a part of the group, so I'm actively involved, right?" But our turnover is huge, Mr. Li's principal investment is even more terrifying, and more importantly, with such a big business, we also need to have the ability to maintain! You've seen how many of our guardians have been dispatched? How much does it cost? ”

taught this old man who was over half a hundred years old a lesson, and the pride on Taiping's face still did not dissipate after this person left.

Li Zhi couldn't help but joke: "What are you doing, I am the big boss, and the bulk of the profit is mine!" ”

Taiping Jiao laughed and said: "You don't know, Jiao Jianxiu is very stubborn, he does things with a straight face, and he doesn't know how to be accommodating. Just before I proposed to join Zhengqing Wenqitang, he tried his best to oppose it, of course, the main reason was that there were too few members! ”

"He's the Xue family?"

"No, my people! He is the kind of traditional trader, and the ability to expand is not his strong point, and he is better at holding, so the way of doing business is a little old-fashioned. ”

"I think this person is good, there are no fancy intestines, I have always looked at people very accurately!"

"And what do you think of me?"

What do you mean? is okay with the world, relying on the identity of the princess, sometimes a little stronger; The temperament is good and lively, the appearance is good, and the figure is ......" Li Zhi held his cheeks and looked up and down.

Taiping straightened his chest and twisted his body in cooperation.

"Through the clothes, I can't see clearly!"

"Nasty!" Taiping glanced over and gave him an ambiguous look.

When the market closed and returned to the Wenqitang Garden, Yiqiao and Yiqing waited in the courtyard gate with a resentful face, which was complaining that Li Zhi did not let them go to the store, and there was no one for a whole day.

Li Zhi smiled and handed them a large bag of clothes: "Change these, if you like them, there are other colors in the store!" ”

The two little maids soon became active, and ran back to the room to replace them with low voices.

Zhengqing Wenqitang clothing is obviously different from the traditional spacious robe-like skirt of the Tang Dynasty, focusing on the figure.

The two little girls appeared again, in addition to not being fully developed, they were also beautiful and slender, but the two of them were not used to the exposed snow-white necks and delicate little hands.

"Isn't it a little too open?" Although he was also full of joy, Yiqiao still timidly asked, after all, it was the first time to wear such a style that seemed to be very trendy.

"This is called fashion, Zhengqing Wenqitang products have always been at the forefront of trend guidance, even our maids can not fall its reputation!" Li Zhi said with a smile.

"Sir, how many ladies are dressed like this?"

"yes, they're all in great shape, and all the styles are designed according to the effect they send out."

"We're just subordinates, and the same dress will be criticized."

"It doesn't matter what they think, we just feel comfortable. To be honest, when it was designed, there were many people who looked at these clothes with fat as beauty, but the effect of wearing slender bodies and plump people is different, and now a large number of people in Chang'an City are losing weight! ”

Even Li Zhi's plump word made the second daughter blush a little, but Yiqiao still unbuttoned her shirt in front of him, "Sir, the neckline of this fleece sweater is too low, and the collarbone is exposed!" ”

Yiqing echoed, "And it's getting colder and colder, and this neckline is not warm." ”

"This is a spring and autumn style, and there will be a high neck design in winter, and when you wear this kind of clothing, you should wear a scarf around your neck, didn't I bring it back? That's my negligence! However, it is not very elegant for you to tie the strap, and show your heart in front of me! Li Zhi frowned.

The second daughter lowered her head and smiled shyly, and said skillfully: "What's this, our maid has to wait for Mr. and Mrs. to take a bath, and it's not that outsiders look at it, and there are still several layers of clothes inside!" ”

Li Zhi shook his head, "Have you eaten?" ”

"I've eaten it! Mr. hasn't eaten yet, the food is hot in the morning, so I'll bring it to him! ”

Li Zhi waved his hand, "I've also eaten, I'm very busy today, I'm a little tired, let's go rest, remember not to disturb me!" ”

In the bedroom, when the maids put out the candles and took the door to leave, Li Zhi quickly got up, inserted the deadbolt with his backhand, opened the window, and disappeared into the night!