The salt and iron envoys have always been in charge of the powerful ministers of the DPRK and China, and since the resignation of Li Zhu as the Zhongshu Shilang, there has been no news of the new salt and iron envoys in the DPRK and China for the time being.

At present, Wen Jiqing said that Zhao Yuanbai should be appointed as the deputy envoy of salt and iron, or in the name of Yongzhou Thorn Shi San, and only in charge of salt affairs, and he was allowed to continue to run the Zhao family's industry, which was equivalent to taking back his previous privileges for Zhao Yuanbai, and justifiably becoming the general agent of salt affairs in the imperial court.

But Suning'er felt that Wen Jiqing had ulterior motives for throwing such a big piece of fat out at this time.

First, I am afraid that he knows more or less the relationship between the saint and Zhao Yuanbai, and he is involved in the relationship between the royal family, if the saint wants to promote him, he will definitely be able to get the support of some scholars;

Moreover, Li Guogong is the most important assistant of the saint, the Zhao family has a lot of wealth, and he also relies on the entire Persian caravan behind him, if he supports the saint together, then it is not a good thing for Wen Jiqing.

Let Zhao Yuanbai take care of the affairs on the salt road, and get caught in the quagmire of smuggling caravans and officials seeking personal gains, I am afraid that he will not be able to break free for a while.

Therefore, she concluded that Wen Jiqing wanted to transfer all the people that the saint could rely on out of Beijing.

I saw Zhao Yuanbai's face calm, and he replied unhurriedly: "Wen Guogong's intention to help, Zhao is grateful, but I am afraid that the problem of salt affairs is not done by a rough and reckless man like Zhao......"

"Eh, Zhao Envoy Jun Xiu wants to misunderstand, this matter is not Wen Mou's meaning, it is actually the sage's idea", Wen Jiqing hurriedly waved his hand to stop him: "In terms of salt affairs, in addition to Ye Xiang and Li Xiang in the court, Zhao Envoy Jun can also help the saint take care of the salt road." ”

Zhao Yuanbai pretended to shirk again: "Hey, now that the princess is pregnant, and the elders in the house have passed away, I'm really afraid that it will be difficult to do it." ”

"If it weren't for the urgency of the matter, the old slave wouldn't dare to rashly mention it on such a day, but in a hurry, in order to share the worries of the saint and the long-term peace and stability of the court, the old man can only ask for it with a thick face."

As he spoke, Wen Jiqing gestured again: "The imperial court doesn't want much, as long as it guarantees seven million yuan of silver money every year, the old slave will definitely help Zhao Yuanjun for all the problems encountered." ”

Zhao Yuanbai saw that he was very sincere, squinted at Suning'er again, and replied with a smile: "In this case, Zhao is better to be respectful than to obey his fate, but I hope to live up to the saint and the trust of Wen Guogong." ”

"I'm tired."

Wen Jiqing showed a pleased smile, slowly stood up, and said goodbye to a few people: "In this way, the old man will leave." ”

Watching him leave, Su Jing couldn't help frowning: "The sage asked San Lang to rectify the salt business, this is indeed a good thing, as far as I know, the profit on the salt road far exceeds the seven million, not to mention that this year is still the first year, but at this time Li Guogong is going to return to the court, it stands to reason that Li Guogong should take over the post of salt and iron envoy, why did Wen Guogong hurriedly replace the saint to let San Lang serve as the deputy envoy of salt and iron, what is the intention?" ”

Zhao Yuanbai smiled indifferently and said with meaningful emotion: "The mountain rain is coming, and the wind is full of buildings." ”

After that, he saluted him, took Suning'er and went back to Tanghua Courtyard.

On the way, Suning'er was a little puzzled: "Since the husband has already resigned twice, why don't you simply push it off, but agree to Wen Jiqing?" ”

Zhao Yuanbai helped her, and said calmly: "Everything can be repeated, not repeatedly, Mrs. doesn't know, if this salt affairs can be innovated just right, it is indeed a good thing for the country and the people and our Zhao family, Wen Jiqing wants to transfer me out of Beijing at this time, and I also happen to make up for the lack of Yongzhou Assassin History, and he will be more justified if he wants to sweep away the Beiya Party for the saint in the future." ”

"Is the husband thinking about entering the officialdom?"

Although Suning'er had heard him talk about his plan to help the sage clear the Northern Ya rebel party, he didn't know that he would start from the salt road.

"I also want to go down to the south of the Yangtze River after the New Year, if I can put the salt affairs in the south in order for the sage, and there will be no riots in various places, then it will also allow Li Guogong to help the sage assist in the government in Beijing."

Zhao Yuanbai sighed slightly, and the pair of beautiful eyes suddenly turned around: "It's just that I'm going to be miserable, madam, I leave Beijing, and I can't rest assured that I can't let you go." ”

"The saint treats me well, and treats you like a sibling, my husband is a seven-foot man, since I have this opportunity, I should worry more about the court, don't worry about me."

Suning'er looked at him with a warm smile on her face: "The child in my womb and I will wait for you to return safely." ”

Zhao Yuanbai answered lightly and accompanied her back to Tanghua Courtyard with thoughts.

On this day, there was an endless stream of guests who came to mourn, from the civil and military affairs of the imperial court to the squires of the neighborhood.

Although the Su family is not a noble family, it is a big silk family, and this year it has made the business bigger and bigger, and has become the veritable number one court tribute merchant in Chang'an City.

Even Ye Youtong and King Qing's Mansion sent people over to offer condolences.

In the evening, Suning'er was in Tanghua Courtyard to help the Qi family check the items used by the spirit of tomorrow, but she heard Shuang'er come in and say that King Qing had entered the mansion with the palace guards.

I hadn't seen him for more than a year.

When Suning'er heard King Qing's name, her heart suddenly froze.

Although he now has Zhao Yuanbai's flesh and blood, thinking of him will inevitably be touched.

Qi stopped what he was doing, stared at Suning'er blankly, and didn't say anything.

Suning'er glanced at Shuang'er with some displeasure, and said sharply: "You stinky girl, what are you panicking, there are thirteen uncles and second uncles in the outer courtyard to greet them, what are you calling when you come over and shout?" ”

Shuang'er kept her face calm and hesitated for a long time, and she didn't know how to express it.

After thinking about it, she had to come to Suning'er and explain in a low voice: "Your Highness said that she wanted to meet Yiniang." ”

Qi seemed to have heard Shuang'er's words.

As far as Suning'er looked, she collided with her.

The two looked at each other, and their expressions were very complicated.

Qi immediately retracted his gaze, pretending to be casual with Qingchun and Ying'er, who were standing next to him, and ordered: "You follow me to the kitchen to see if there is anything missing from the prepared lunch, the old lady and the maid said in the morning that the priest is a little unwell today, so let's go over and take a look, so as not to make any mistakes at the funeral." ”

The two girls answered, and hurried to the front yard with Qi's family.

Leaving Suning'er, Qin'er, and Shuang'er confused.

Shuang'er muttered in a low voice: "What's the matter with the eldest lady today, there is the old lady of the Zhao family, and the prime minister is also a careful person, his old man will naturally arrange these things thoughtfully with the prime minister, why let the eldest lady personally ask again." ”

Qin'er patted her angrily: "You are stupid, the eldest lady is afraid that if she stays in Yiniang's room, Yiniang will feel embarrassed." ”

Shuang'er suddenly realized, and said in a lost voice: "I see, does that Yiniang see or don't see His Royal Highness King Qing?" ”