"Where, Mrs. Han can come as a guest, it's too late for me to welcome it, how can I meet the stranger?" Xu Huaiqing replied with a smile. Bai Jiujiu was able to get along with Wang Ruyao amicably, and Xu Huaiqing was very supportive. Although Wang Ruyao's reputation abroad is a little bad, she is the daughter of the prime minister after all. Whether in public or private, he will never refuse the other party.

Bai Jiujiu personally sent Wang Ruyao out of the door, and then returned to the room.

"You've only met Mrs. Han once before, how did you get acquainted so quickly?" Wang Ruyao is famous for her brutality and willfulness, and Xu Huaiqing is very strange about how Bai Jiujiu got acquainted with her.

"Don't talk about that yet, I happen to have a very important thing here that I have to tell you." Bai Jiujiu said with a serious face.

Noticing Bai Jiujiu's expression, Xu Huaiqing knew that she was not joking, and her ridiculous expression was slightly restrained.

"What's going on, could it be related to the Han family?"

"Really speaking, it doesn't have much to do with the Han family, it's just that the news was brought by Ru Yao." Bai Jiujiu shook his head gently, "I heard that the Han family has always been haunted by foreigners recently, ostensibly to negotiate business with Old Man Han, but in fact they want to smuggle the embroidery produced by the embroidery workshop to foreign countries. ”

Hearing this, Xu Huaiqing's face couldn't help but change, "Isn't this nonsense?" Mr. Han has been in business for many years, how could he make such a mistake? If this matter is known to the imperial court, I am afraid that the entire Han family will not be able to escape responsibility. ”

Trade with foreign countries must be reported to the imperial court, and smuggling without permission is a big crime!

Seeing Xu Huaiqing's excited appearance, Bai Jiujiu hurriedly waved his hand comfortingly, "Don't be excited, listen to what I say." Old Man Han did not agree, but he did not report the matter to the imperial court. ”

Xu Huaiqing twisted his eyebrows and pondered, in his opinion, the Han family's business had reached the top, and if he wanted to break through, he could only find another way. But for such a big matter, he should have informed the court, and he should never be as silent as he is now, could it be that there is really something invisible behind it?

"You say, could it be that Old Man Han didn't report this matter to the court because he had scruples?" Bai Jiujiu rubbed Xu Huaiqing's shoulders and said, "If you want to smuggle embroidery, it's not something that the Han family and a few people can do. Could it be that someone is manipulating behind the scenes, it is precisely because of the existence of this person that although Old Man Han refused, he did not reveal it. ”

"Quite possibly. There are only a handful of people who can smuggle embroidery unknowingly in the court. Of these, the crown prince often went on missions to the Gentiles as a representative, and in my opinion he was the most likely to be behind the scenes. Xu Huaiqing's well-defined fingers lightly tapped the tabletop, playing a series of crisp rhythms.

Bai Jiujiu nodded approvingly, with the character of the prince, it was not surprising that he would do such a thing. What's more, now is a critical moment to win the heir, and funds are the top priority. The huge profits obtained by smuggling embroidery can add a huge weight to him on the road to succession.

"It's not a trivial matter." A cold light flashed in Bai Jiujiu's eyes, "You must be careful, if you leak the news, you will likely be bitten back by the prince." ”

Xu Huaiqing nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I'll go to King Wei and discuss this matter with him." ”

After speaking, he didn't stay any longer, and without even changing his court clothes, he hurriedly went out.

Looking at the back of Xu Huaiqing leaving, Bai Jiujiu's face couldn't help but be a little solemn. She sat in the courtyard, looking at the rising moon, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

It's almost July, and the time has come for her to make her choice. Until now, she still hasn't made up her mind.

"Huaiqing, what should I do with you?"

A drop of light slipped from the corner of Bai Jiujiu's eyes, bringing up an intoxicating arc. The air is filled with the fragrance of flowers, mixed with people's thoughts, and gradually dissipated.

On the other side, Xu Huaiqing arrived at the Wei Wangfu, but was told that the Wei King was not in the mansion.

The affairs of foreign countries are urgent, and if the news leaks, I am afraid that I will miss a good opportunity to suppress the prince.

"Where did the prince go?" Xu Huaiqing was anxious in his heart, and asked the housekeeper in the Wei Palace.

Facing Xu Huaiqing's questioning, the housekeeper waved his hand casually, "I don't know about this, if it's late today, or don't you go back first." When the prince returns, I will show him. ”

Worried that things would be easy to get out of the way, Xu Huaiqing insisted on staying in the mansion and waiting for the King of Wei to come back.

It was nearly late at night when the king of Wei returned to the palace. Seeing Xu Huaiqing sitting in the living room waiting for him, he couldn't help but be taken aback.

"Huaiqing, why are you here?" King Wei took three steps and two steps, and walked to Xu Huaiqing's side, "It's so late, is there anything important?" ”

Xu Huaiqing was just about to speak, but when he saw the subordinate standing aside, the words that came to his mouth turned again, "There are indeed very important things to discuss with the prince, but this matter is very important, and you can only say it to the prince alone." ”

Seeing Xu Huaiqing's serious expression, King Wei nodded and waved his hand at the subordinate beside him, "You go outside and make sure that there are no things with long ears within five hundred meters here." ”

The subordinates nodded one after another, and according to the orders of King Wei, they guarded from afar.

"Alright, it's just the two of us here, if you have anything to say, just ask."

"Lord Wang, I heard the news that someone seems to want to smuggle the embroidery produced by the Han family's embroidery workshop to a foreign country." Xu Huaiqing lowered his voice.

Hearing this, King Wei's face couldn't help but sink. After pondering for a long time, he slowly spoke, "The person you are referring to is the crown prince?" ”

Xu Huaiqing did not hide it, "That's right, the crown prince often goes to foreign countries as a representative, and it is very easy to collude with foreign countries. And the succession is approaching, and he is also in urgent need of funds. As long as this matter is successful, it will greatly increase the chances of winning the heir. ”

"Interesting." The corners of his mouth were hooked playfully, although King Wei didn't say it, he also felt in his heart that the prince was very likely to do this kind of thing.

"Where did you hear this information? You know, this kind of thing is not allowed by policy. Even if he is the crown prince, if the emperor knows about it, he will definitely be punished heavily. King Wei asked cautiously.

In the face of King Wei's inquiry, Xu Huaiqing arched his hand with kindness, "This is what Jiu Jiu heard from Mrs. Han Zhaoyin." Foreigners often come to Han's house to discuss this matter with Old Man Han, but Old Man Han refuses. But what is worth pondering is that Old Man Han was tight-lipped about this matter, and he never even mentioned it to Han Zhaoyin. ”