Su Xigui received Zhu Si's courtesy, and he was overjoyed in his heart.

With his prudence in dealing with the world, he will definitely not sit in front of a prince, after all, the gap between their status is there, and he has always been very particular about dignity and humility.

But he intended to test whether Zhu Si would be angry at his "rudeness", and after receiving the order, he slowly sat down on the chair next to him.

Zhu Si didn't have a stand in front of Su Xigui at all, on the contrary, he was a little nervous, and looked at Zhu Hao from time to time, for fear that he would not do well enough.

"Lord Su, if you have something to say, just say it."

Zhu Hao was like a middleman, and took the initiative to lead the conversation, "This year's harvest in Anlu is good, and there are no natural or man-made disasters, but there are rumors that Your Majesty will go to Jiangxi, Huguang and other places, but I am afraid that the local area will not be able to withstand the toss...... You know a lot about the customs and customs of various places in the south of the Yangtze River, can you help dispatch some money and food when Xingwangfu is in need? ”

Luo An initially thought that Zhu Hao was gagging and changing the topic, but when he heard the back, he felt that Zhu Hao's question was quite direct, which meant that if I brought you to see King Xiaoxing, you would have to give money and food, so that you would be worthy of this meeting.

Su Xigui hurriedly said: "Contemptible people have business everywhere in Jiangnan, if there is a need for the future Xingwang Mansion, just say hello." The contemptible people had also had business dealings with the Xingwang Mansion before, and Zhu Xiaodang should know that the contemptible people did not make money in the transaction, they were all ...... It's convenient for each other. ”

Zhu Si praised: "Su Dangjia, you have a heart." ”

"Everywhere, it's all a matter of duty, and I dare not do it."

Su Xigui said with a smile.

Zhu Hao said: "If there is anything else in the owner of Su, let's talk about it together." ”

Hearing this, Su Xigui stretched out his hand into his arms.

Luo An became nervous all of a sudden, and his hand quickly fell on the hilt of the knife, but he saw that Su Xigui just took out a scroll-like thing from his arms and opened it, but it was a list of gifts.

"The contemptible guest lives in Jingshi, and he has no long things, but there are a few sets of houses in Beijing, which are usually idle, and they are deserted, this is the specific address, and there are also a number of maids and servants who have been purchased, if His Royal Highness needs it, just move over to live, or use it as another courtyard, and go over for re......creation at any time."

Su Xigui doesn't hide it, businessmen do things neatly, and as soon as they come, they will take out real benefits, ready to trap Zhu Si.

Zhu Si shook his head: "No merit, if you give me these, I have nothing to repay you." ”

As soon as Su Xigui heard it, the prince was very good, and he wanted to give me back if he took mine, and he had the spirit of a contract between businessmen and merchants, which was very good.

"The contemptible people don't ask for anything in return, just because the contemptible people have a lot of connections with the Xingwang Mansion, plus they have known Zhu Xiao's family for many years, and thanks to his favor, they have done some business and earned some silver......

Su Xigui smiled and insisted on sending the list.

Zhu Si took a look.

The list is not just two big mansions, but also such as "one hundred taels of red gold", "twenty letters of silver", etc., Zhu Si's eyes lit up, this Su Xigui is really rich, and he is really generous.

Luo An next to him suddenly became nervous.

If you want to say that no one likes this silver, and someone gives it away for nothing, can you still turn it away? But as Zhu Si said, if you don't have merit, you will not be punished, and you will take the benefits of Su Xigui for nothing, will the other party "open your mouth" when you turn around?

Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you couldn't do it then?

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "It seems that the owner of Su is full of sincerity, His Royal Highness the prince, I think you can accept it, and it will be regarded as receiving the love of the owner of the Su Dynasty." ”

Zhu Sidao: "Zhu Hao...... I...... I don't think this is a gift...... Don't worry, Lord Su, listen to me, if you want to get any benefits from me, you may be disappointed, I am now in Beijing, I am in prison, but I can't give you what you want. ”

Su Xigui hurriedly stood up and said with sincere fear: "Your Highness is really contemptible...... Contemptible people have no intention of repaying kindness. The contemptible people have been in contact with the Xingwang Mansion for many years...... You have asked Zhu Hao to know that the contemptible people have never had any attempts to trespass and misbehave. ”

Zhu Hao smiled and nodded: "Su Dongzhu has always been honest in business, and he is kind and charitable, and there are many people who are sponsored by him, such as Mr. Tang, who was also given by Su Dongzhu when he was in difficulty, which can be said to have a chivalrous spirit." As for what he gave to the son, I think it is purely a piece of heart. ”

"That'...... I took it? ”

Zhu Si was still hesitant.

Su Xigui said: "It is an honor for His Highness to accept it. ”

Giving gifts to this share, Zhu Si is naturally happy to accept it, he is alone with the children who are stranded in Beijing and far away from home, what spare money can he have around him? It was all given by Zhu Hao before, but now there is a Su Xigui as a purse, which can be used for him to take and demand, which is simply great.

Zhu Hao said: "Shizi, in the future, Su Dongzhu's business in Anlu, where Xingwangfu can take care of it, take care of it, it can be regarded as an acquaintance, mutual benefit." ”

Zhu Si nodded: "This is natural." ”

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Su Xigui hurriedly got up again and thanked him.

Luo An next to him didn't understand, Su Xigui made such a big move, avoiding people's eyes and ears to see King Xiaoxing, just to give gifts in exchange for the care of King Xing's business?

Obviously in a different sense, more like a political investment......

The drums were noisy outside, but it was another show.

Zhu Hao said: "The new play has been staged, Su Dongzhu may wish to accompany the prince to watch the play together, Su Dongzhu has traveled south and north, has seen a lot, and has a deep understanding of opera, so it is better for him to guide it." ”

"Hmm."

Zhu Si nodded.

The purpose of his coming out, of course, was to watch a play.

But Zhu Hao's eyes clearly reminded him, don't show a plaything attitude, what will the people who come to invest in you think?

Zhu Si almost wanted to make a grimace at Zhu Hao, but when he looked back at Su Xigui, he found that the other party didn't dare to look at him at all, so he naturally didn't know what his previous demeanor was.

Su Xigui said with a smile: "The contemptible people's understanding of opera is mostly ordered by Zhu Xiao's master, right in front of His Royal Highness...... It's ugly. ”

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Su Xigui spent money to buy an opportunity to watch a play with Zhu Si.

As soon as the play was not over, Su Xigui got up and said goodbye.

Knowing that the other party was afraid of being noticed for a long time, Zhu Hao specially asked Luo An to go out first to check if there were any suspicious people watching, and only after making sure that it was okay did he let Su Xigui leave.

"Whew...... It's really awkward, it turns out to be so tiring to meet visitors. After Zhu Si made sure that Su Xigui was gone, he finally felt more comfortable.

Luo An asked puzzledly: "Mr. Zhu, will we be taboo when we deal with Su Dang's family?" Huang Shilang's status in the court is not low, if it is detected...... Maybe someone will use this to attack the Xingwang Mansion and collude with the courtiers......"

Zhu Hao interrupted him, "As Su Dongzhu said, we have known them for a long time, when Huang Shilang was still an official in Huguang, he had an official letter with the palace because of the matter of leveling thieves and helping the victims, how can he secretly collude?" ”

"Huh!?"

Luo An thought about it, it made a little sense.

Zhu Si smiled bitterly: "I'm trapped in the Jingshi now, I don't have to worry about it, what's the benefit of colluding with me?" Those people in the court can't be unreasonable, right? By the way, Zhu Hao, what is on this gift list...... Where are they? ”

Zhu Si is most concerned about when he can get Su Xigui's gift.

Zhu Hao said angrily: "I'll let him send it to you when I turn around...... As for the other courtyard for you, don't go to live there for the time being, but you can secretly accept it and use it as the property of Xingwangfu...... According to this example, in the future, if there is an industry in the Xingwang Mansion that cannot be revealed, all of them will be hidden and sent to take care of them. ”

"Really? That...... Who should I look for? ”

Zhu Si's expression was a little excited.

It's like a child who saves pocket money, is not known by his parents, and slowly develops into a small treasury from which all food, drink and entertainment come out...... It's exciting to think about.

Zhu Hao looked at Luo An with a smile: "Luo Dianzhan happens to be involved in this matter, so it's better to leave it to Luo Dianzhan to be responsible." ”

Luo An hurriedly said: "How can he ...... of destitute positions?"

"Luo Dianzhan doesn't have to worry, this matter didn't let you hide anyone, you should report it, but it must not be known to too many people, it is necessary to inform the princess, as for Mr. Tang's side, he will also know afterwards, some industries can help Xingwang achieve great things...... If Luo Dianzhan was thinking about the interests of Xingwangfu, he should not refuse. Zhu Hao said.

Zhu Si frowned: "Do you really want to tell your mother?" ”

Of course, children want to keep their money for themselves, and they don't want to tell their parents.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Even if there is such a thing as a report, there is no need to list it clearly, with the foresight of the princess, she should understand that these properties and money are from unknown sources, and they should not be recorded in the accounts, so as to avoid falling into the truth, as for how many of them, it is not up to you to decide?" ”

"That'...... Okay. ”

Zhu Si said with a smile, "Luo Dianzhan, I will temporarily entrust you to help me manage these materials." ”

Luo Anxin was worried for a while, but he still bowed to his head.

He was very strange, why didn't Zhu Hao find Tang Yin to be in charge of this matter, it stands to reason that the property of the palace, whether it is overtly or secretly, should be taken care of by the people of the palace chief Shi Si, and find him a warden of the honor guard to be in charge...... It always feels awkward.

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When the matter was discussed, they went back to their respective countries.

The next day, Tang Yin learned from Luo An that Su Xigui was introduced and secretly met Zhu Si.

On this day, it was Tang Yin's turn to teach Zhu Si a lesson, Zhu Hao and Luo An were both around, Tang Yin said: "You shouldn't be good at making decisions." ”

Luo An originally thought that Tang Yin would have some estrangement with Zhu Hao because of this matter, but now it seems that Tang Yin just felt that Zhu Hao did not do things properly, and he didn't blame too much.

Zhu Si hurriedly said: "Mr. Tang, don't blame Zhu Hao, I agreed that he brought Su Dangjia to meet." ”

Zhu Hao said: "Sir, don't you think that we shouldn't secretly cultivate forces? ”

"This ......"

Tang Yin looked hesitant.

As a person who has received Su Xigui's favor, Tang Yin is very clear about Su Xigui's ability to do business, and he understands how influential this person is.

If Su Xigui believes that Zhu Si is the master, he can not only call on businessmen to provide support in the future, but also secretly bribe many officials to help Zhu Si speak...... This is a man of great wealth.

"Let's go, let's see everything, the owner of Su intends to get closer to the prince, which will be of great benefit to us, but next time there is such a thing, it is best to make a decision after discussing with me."

Tang Yin lifted the topic on this.