The courtyard is a little deserted, and the visitors are guided by the palace attendants.

A young father-in-law led a few people to the deeper courtyard of the post house.

Between the various courtyards, well-equipped guards patrol from time to time.

I think it was because the assassins were too much a while ago, which symbolically strengthened the defense.

The father-in-law was very polite, bent down and walked in front with his head bowed, and introduced the layout of the post house to Ruixue from time to time.

"The envoy of Bishui is a distinguished guest, and in order to welcome them, the saint specially set aside a place and built a new venue. Thinking that it was convenient to discuss matters, he also opened the back door, and the one that led directly to the court was that the main entrance of the post house was farther away, and the nobles were affected. ”

Rui Xue nodded in thanks: "It's okay, my father-in-law has worked hard." ”

After walking for about half a pillar of incense, I saw a big red courtyard wall that was higher than the other courtyards of the post house.

The brand-new vermilion gate, inlaid with brass rivets, stands in front of the door with two bottles of white stone swallowing beasts of different shapes.

Just a temporary residence for the envoy of a country, it was built in such a luxurious style.

It is enough to see how much the Holy Lord cares about the diplomatic relations and trade between the two countries this time.

It's no wonder that he attaches so much importance to it, the last time Li Jiuchen exchanged information with Song Shimiao, Rui Xue was also fortunate to learn about some of Dalan's current financial situation.

There are many clans in Dalan, and they have a monopoly on many assets and land.

If an ordinary person wants to change his court, it is difficult to climb to the sky.

The upward passage is monopolized by the upper clans, the rich are getting richer and richer, the poor are getting poorer and poorer, and the class solidification is extremely serious.

Even if it is a saint, it is not so easy to get some benefits from those families.

The families are married to each other, and the relationship is intertwined, even if the saint is hard, he can't start if he wants to rectify it.

Besides, he is afraid that he does not have that kind of courage, and it is not easy for him to stabilize the situation now.

He could only start from the outside, rectify the military and political affairs on the border, concentrate military power in his own hands first, and find ways to expand the territory to stabilize his political power.

The amassion of money was the basis of his plans, and if he did not have the money, none of them would have been able to carry out.

Therefore, this trade with Bishui is particularly important to the saints.

Even if the dispute with Beique is put aside for the time being, the matter must be finalized as soon as possible.

My father-in-law knocked on the door, and soon someone answered the door.

The door was only opened by a crack, and a middle-aged man in a blue water uniform stood in front of the door.

first looked at his father-in-law, and then at Rui Xue and Song Shimiao who were standing under the steps.

The tone was a little complaining: "What's the matter?" Didn't I tell you that our husband did not see any guests during his visit? ”

The father-in-law accompanied the smiling face, and his waist bent even lower.

"Special envoy Mo Wei, this is the master mother of King Ning's Mansion, I only came today to visit relatives, please spread the word, if you really don't see it, the slave can send Princess Ning back."

The middle-aged man's eyes lit up, he looked at Ruixue a few more times, and his tone was much better.

said: "Please wait a moment, I will go and inform the gentleman." ”

Leaving the crack in the door, he hurried towards the courtyard.

The father-in-law bowed to Ruixue slightly apologetically.

"Don't blame the nobles, the envoy of Bishui is a little difficult to serve."

Rui Xue couldn't help but look at the father-in-law twice, this servant has some characteristics of treating people and things.

It's a good thing to come, so it's no wonder that I can work in a place where foreign guests are received.

Since entering the post house, Song Shimiao has been unusually quiet, hiding his usual laziness and cynicism, and he seems to want to do so.

But after a while, there was movement in the courtyard.

Li Jiuchen was obviously a little excited, and he didn't see anyone else hearing his voice first.

"Cousin is here to see me, I've been busy lately, so I didn't go back to worry you."

When the words fell, the person also arrived in front of Ruixue, and when he saw Song Shimiao following Ruixue, he immediately changed his face.

"Yo, this guest is so familiar."

Song Shimiao smiled silently, and arched his hand towards Li Jiuchen.

Rui Xue was a little incomprehensible, weren't these two people very good before, hooking shoulders and calling each other brothers.

How to make a sale, this will not know it.

Rui Xue is here to ask someone to do something this time, and it is not good to be cold to Li Jiuchen again.

"If you don't go back, I'm really a little worried, so it's better to go in and say, it's cold outside."

Li Jiuchen coughed lightly, and said quickly, please, please, but his footsteps did not move for half a minute.

The vermilion gate behind him also closed when he came out.

Rui Xue frowned, is there anything unsightly in this courtyard.

Anyway, Li Jiuchen said that he would like to please, so he simply walked past him to the door, and was stopped by Li Jiuchen intentionally or unintentionally.

I felt that things were even more strange, and as soon as I passed him, the gate of the courtyard was opened.

Rui Xue swept her eyes and saw a corner of her clothes flashing around the corner, and the boots were particularly familiar.

Now in someone else's place, Rui Xue is not easy to follow to investigate, but she has added a little caution in her heart.

This blue water mission really didn't come to do business seriously.

Why do you always do these confusing and sneaky things?

Li Ning was dressed in green clothes, standing in front of the door with his back hand, followed by four or five Bishui envoys.

The battle was quite big, and I don't know if I came out to greet Ruixue, or if I wanted to give her a dismount.

On the day of the palace banquet, Rui Xue had only seen him from a distance, and she was not sure what this uncle's attitude was towards her.

If he said that he didn't care at all, he specially asked Li Jiuchen to contact him and point out his blood relationship.

If he cares, he has never mentioned his intention to make formal contact with him since he came to Dalan.

Rui Xue was not sure for a while, what kind of attitude should he use to contact this elder.

Thinking that he was here to ask for someone, he still adjusted his posture.

Broken steps forward, bowed down.

It stands to reason that Rui Xue is Princess Ning, and this worship is actually unnecessary.

But who asked her to ask someone to do something, first close the distance, and then talk for a while, isn't it?

I was just about to call out to my uncle.

Li Ningju strode in front of Rui Xue, and as soon as he raised his hands, he pulled her up.

Seeing a little excited, the already kind and rich face looks particularly kind.

"Good boy, good boy, you don't need these vulgar courtesies, you can come, my uncle is happy from the bottom of his heart. Go in and say, let's go in and say. ”

With that, he pulled Ruixue and walked into the house.

Song Shi wanted to keep up, but was stopped by Li Jiuchen.

Song Shimiao's fox eyes narrowed, raised his hand and poked lightly at Li Jiuchen's elbow, then broke free and entered the house with this Ruixue.

Li Jiuchen laughed dryly, turned around and walked towards the back of the house.

Push the door into the house and say to the man sitting in the dark.

"You're going to tell her sooner or later, so why hide."

"I haven't thought about it yet, I don't want to let my sister know now, there are still some days, when I make a decision, I will discuss it with her."

Li Jiuchen shook his head: "Auntie's last wish is to let you return to Bishui safely, now that everything is in place, what do you have to hesitate about." ”

(End of chapter)