Bang bang bang.

The sound of treading water kept ringing.

Puddles of water, splashing and then reconverging.

With another splash of water being splashed.

A carriage bearing the Tang Mansion mark stopped at the gate of the shipyard.

The steward king, who recognized the carriage, shouted towards the shipyard.

"Your Highness, here."

"How does it feel weird."

Sima Liang pushed the curtain and frowned.

"You haven't been here for a long time, and they miss it so much." Xiao Shunzi shook her head and smiled. Then he held an umbrella in one hand and helped Sima Liang get out of the carriage with the other.

With both feet on the ground, Sima Liang sighed.

"It's been a long time. Feng Qi: I haven't seen you for a long time. ”

said Feng Qi, the other party really came.

"Your Highness, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss it very much." Feng Qi, who had a haggard face, ran over.

Seeing the other party like this, Sima Liang began to feel guilty.

He grabbed Feng Qi's hand and slapped it a few times.

"Thank you for your hard work, I'm so comfortable as a shopkeeper, and I have a lot of credit from the Feng family."

"This is as it should be, as long as Your Highness has a heart."

"By the way, His Royal Highness is about to open the mansion and get married, this is a double happiness. I congratulated you in advance under it. ”

Feng Qi bowed.

"Congratulations are okay, not in advance. I'm going to be angry if I can't see you that day. ”

Sima Liang pretended to be serious.

"Okay, I'll be sure to bother."

Hahaha.

The two laughed uncontrollably.

Xiao Shunzi on the side glanced at Feng Qi and showed a dissatisfied expression.

"By the way, the shipyard has a gift for Your Highness. Although it is not yet completed, this heart is still given to His Highness first. ”

"Oh? And gifts, so nice. Then I'll take a look. ”

"Your Highness, please come in with me."

Feng Qi led Sima Liang into the shipyard.

Although it was a rainy day, there were still people working in the shipyard's shed.

Looking at the sea ship that was beginning to take shape, Sima Liang was very happy.

"Yes, there's progress."

"Now it's almost done, and the speed is much faster than before."

When it came to work, Feng Qi was a little more proud in his words.

Feeling the changes of the other party, Sima Liang gave affirmation.

He patted Feng Qi on the shoulder.

"Keep it up until it's in the water next year. Me and your Feng family can also earn more. ”

"Yes, Your Highness." Feng Qi accepted it with confidence.

may have noticed that there was an extra person next to Feng Qi. Some of the workers in the shed slowed down their work and looked at the door.

After discovering that the person who came was Sima Liang, some of the workers showed joy on their faces.

"Your Highness is here."

……

Whispers spread from one shed to another.

Soon, a foreman ran to the door without permission.

"His Royal Highness King Yan, Young Master Feng, I'm sorry. The untouchables are here on behalf of everyone. ”

"Don't bother, just say something." Sima Liang stretched out his hand and motioned for the other party to continue talking.

"Your Highness."

"I just got there."

"On behalf of everyone."

"Ah, yes, yes."

The foreman's dark hands reached into his pocket.

After some fumbling around, he pulled out a small wooden box.

"I know Your Highness, I am about to open a mansion and get married. It's a little gift we've put together together. I hope Your Highness will accept it. ”

The foreman probably felt that he had soiled the box, so he wiped it with his underwear before handing it over with both hands.

"Gifts?" Sima Liang took the small wooden box with both hands.

"Yes, Your Highness must accept it. Otherwise, those fellow villagers would not have spared the untouchables. ”

Looking at the foreman's honest smile, Sima Liang looked at the slightly simple wooden box.

He didn't think it was anything particularly valuable. So I didn't open it, I stuffed it into my pocket.

"Okay, I've taken your gifts and thoughts. When I go back, I will ask Xiao Shunzi to buy more food and drink, and on the day of the opening of the mansion, you will also celebrate, which can be regarded as having fun with me. ”

"Your Highness. Then I won't bother. ”

The foreman bowed and retired.

Sima Liang watched the other party leave.

"Your Highness, I don't come often. But these people of Yanbei still remember your goodness. Even I don't have this kind of treatment from His Highness. Feng Qi's words were slightly jealous.

Sima Liang shook his head and pointed at Feng Qi.

"You, you're really weird."

"By the way, what about the gift you said? It won't just be a gift, that is. ”

Feng Qi looked serious.

"It's over, I was discovered by His Highness."

Seeing that the other party was still playing this set, Sima Liang rolled his eyes.

"Young Master Feng, Your Highness is busy with affairs. If you have a gift, let it be seen by Your Highness. Xiao Shunzi forcibly suppressed his temper and reminded the other party.

may also realize that he has some trespassing, Feng Qi hurriedly made amends.

"I'm trespassing, I shouldn't be joking with Your Highness."

Sima Liang glanced at Xiao Shunzi meaningfully, and then helped Feng Qi's hand.

"It doesn't matter."

Feng Qi glanced at Sima Liang, and then glanced at Xiao Shunzi again.

"Your Highness. If the gift is large, please feel free to go. ”

Led by Feng Qi, everyone came to a slightly smaller shed.

There are also many people working in it, but the style of the boat is much smaller than that of other sheds. And just looking at the wood, it is much better than other ships.

"Is this, for me?"

Seeing the prototype of the boat, Sima Liang guessed it.

Feng Qi pointed to the shed and smiled helplessly.

His Highness guessed it at once. This is a shallow sea river transport, can go boat. The time to do it is relatively late, even if it is rushed, it will not be painted until next month. When I can go into the water, it is estimated that it will be the end of next month. It's a pity that I can't catch up with His Highness's opening day. ”

"Feng Qi, you have a heart. I'm quite satisfied with this gift. It's not a pity that you can't catch up with the opening of the house. ”

Sima Liang really liked this gift.

He walked to the shed with great interest and inspected the shape of the boat.

"That's a maximum of how many people can be seated."

"Six people." A childish voice came from inside the ship.

When he saw the young man's appearance, Sima Liang showed a puzzled look.

Suddenly, he looked surprised.

"Huh? You are Shuo Yongning. ”

"Your Highness, remember the untouchables?" The boy looked surprised.

Hearing that the other party also called himself a pariah, Sima Liang frowned.

But he didn't want to correct anything. Because the identity gap is here, and at the same time, the vision of the teenager is destined to be seen.

If Sima Liang really competes, it is estimated that it will not have an effect.

However, he was quite happy to meet the boy.

"Of course I remember, I got your name."

Brush.

The two eyes converged on the boy.

The young man is really lucky to let His Highness give him a name. If he has some ability, he can also cultivate it. Xiao Shunzi thought to herself.

Shuo Yongning, His Royal Highness's name, quite meaningful. Feng Qi showed a thoughtful expression.

The boy noticed that others were staring at him, and he felt a little uncomfortable.

His hands rubbed together uneasily.

"Your Highness, congratulations on your newlyweds. No more disturbances, the untouchables continue to work. ”

With that, the boy slipped back into the boat. Then there was a banging sound.

Seeing that the other party was running away from him, Sima Liang was a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, Feng Qi helped change the topic.

"Your Highness, there have been a lot of rumors about you recently, how many of them are true."

"I don't know what you heard, but the day the mansion opened, you will know the exact news."

Feng Qi showed a look of understanding.

"Then I'll wait below, it's the day of the opening."

Subsequently, Feng Qi took Sima Liang and transferred the entire shipyard.

At the same time, some progress and arrangements are also explained.

Looking at the living quarters that had all been occupied, Sima Liang felt that everything was fine.

Although it was still raining in the sky, his heart was exceptionally bright.

Leaving the shipyard, Sima Liang got into the carriage again.

Due to the way back, it was relatively far.

Sima Liang looked at the scenery for a while, and then retracted into the car.

In his spare time, he took out the wooden box.

"What could it be?"

"Just open it and see."

Open the lock and lift the lid.

Then, Sima Liang showed a surprised expression.

"This looks like it's worth a lot."

Sima Liang took out a green jade bracelet from the box and observed it carefully.

The more he looked, the more surprised he became.

"I've never seen one like this in the palace. This other one, although it is not as good as this one, is not ordinary, where did the people of Yanbei get it. ”

Sima Liang put the green jade bracelet into the box. Then from inside, he took out another emerald jade bracelet.

After a moment's look, the carriage stopped.

Seeing this, Sima Liang had no choice but to put away the bracelet first, and then carefully put the wooden box into his pocket.

"It's worth as many ships as it gets. Do they not know the value of things? Or is it something else? ”

This gift made Sima Liang a little uneasy.

It's not that the preciousness makes him think about it. It's these unclothed refugees who take out such superb products, which is really unimaginable.

"Next time I take it to the shipyard, I'll ask again."

Sima Liang stopped thinking and pulled the curtain.

But as soon as he went out, he was dumbfounded.

"It's too exaggerated."

The place where Sima Liang is located is the gate of the palace.

The originally wide open space has been filled with horse-drawn carriages.

All kinds of people, up and down. At the same time, gifts, large and small, are constantly being transported into the house.

Even if there are more than a dozen subordinates helping, the speed of receiving gifts can't keep up with the speed of giving.

"Your Highness, it's a big red man now. Although the will has not come down, the people who know the news have already done it in advance. Xiao Shunzi sighed helplessly.

"Rise up and feast guests. I'm a little scared. Sima Liang looked worried.

He knew that everything in front of him, while it seemed good, was actually a nuisance.

If someone praises it, it means that it is possible to fall.

In particular, Sima Liang knew that his power was given by the emperor. If the day it is taken back, these givers will be fine without stepping on themselves.

"Your Highness."

"Your Highness."

"Hmm."

Sima Liang came back to his senses and looked in the direction of the voice.

Then, he smiled.

"Shicheng? What happened to you. ”

"I came here to give gifts on behalf of Brother Liu. He was suddenly entrusted with a heavy task and could not come to His Royal Highness's opening and wedding. Therefore, I will bring apologies under the special order. ”

"What is he entrusted with? Isn't he still in the court? Sima Liang was puzzled.

"There's something wrong with what I'm saying below. It was Brother Liu's father who was entrusted with a heavy responsibility, so he wanted to help Lord Liu. ”

"Liu Cun?"

Sima Liang touched his chin.

After a moment's thought, he had a guess.

"Is it to escort the Moguo envoy back to China?"

"Your Highness, you are really smart, you guessed it at once."

"It's a guess, that's all there has been lately. Coupled with the stability of Yanbei, it can only be related to the northwest. ”

Suddenly, Sima Liang thought of Hu Yanxuan and the third son.

"By the way, how was the little county lord before he left Zhongdu, and how the little third son recovered."

Shi Cheng pondered for a while.

"Little county lord, I don't know. I only know that before leaving Zhongdu, I never left the Five Princes' Mansion. The words of the third father-in-law have asked me to bring words. He said that he would come back in time before His Highness opened the mansion. ”

Sima Liang touched his chin.

"That's right. That's fine. ”

"By the way, when you come back this time, do you want to go back after the gift, or go back after the banquet."

Sima Liang looked at Shi Cheng.

Being stared at by him like this, the other party was a little nervous.

"Under ...... Don't go back to Zhongdu for the time being. Because on weekdays, I follow Brother Liu to do things. He's not there, and those people look down on me and won't take me to work. So it's better to take a break, wait for Brother Liu to come back, and then go back to Zhongdu. ”

Shi Cheng's tone was full of helplessness.

It seems that his life in Zhongdu is not easy.

Sima Liang patted Shi Cheng's shoulder as a sign of encouragement.

"It's hard at the beginning. If you can't get through, go back to Yancheng. ”

"Your Highness."

This time, Shi Cheng did not have the previous ambitions. It is estimated that in the central capital, it has been hit a lot.

The two chatted for a long time, so they attracted the attention of others.

Some of them who knew Sima Liang also came over.

"Your Highness, here is the ......"

……

With the beginning of a person, there are more and more follow-up people.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Sima Liang hurriedly slipped away.

Fortunately, with the help of Xiao Shunzi, he still got out smoothly.

"What a nuisance."

Sima Liang, who entered the palace, breathed a sigh of relief.