"Princess, what's wrong with you?"

Everyone got up one after another and asked with concern.

Princess Xiangcheng's left side of her face was bruised, and she looked like she had been beaten.

It was so far away that I couldn't see it clearly when it was dark, but I could see it when I got closer.

The body of a dignified daughter can be injured by someone, who is so bold?

"Nothing, I accidentally bumped into it."

Princess Xiangcheng shook her head and said indifferently.

She walked straight to the one of the remaining empty seats and sat down.

Everyone looked at each other and sat down one after another, but they still looked at Princess Xiangcheng.

"Wanxiu, isn't it Xiao Rui?!"

After Du Miaoyan sat down, he suddenly asked.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they also thought of Xiao Rui.

With the body of Princess Xiangcheng's daughter, ordinary people dare not hurt it, so only Xiao Rui has that possibility.

It's just that Xiao Rui has been deprived of all official positions, and his father Xiao Yu is finished, so he still dares to beat Princess Xiangcheng?

"Don't talk about it, let's have a drink."

Princess Xiangcheng smiled slightly.

There is no denial, that is recognition.

"Gan, I'll kill him!"

Qin Huaiyu slapped the desk, stood up and walked out.

"Confused, is this something we can interfere with?"

Eldest Sun Chong hurriedly got up and grabbed the drunken Qin Huaiyu.

Although he wants to stand up for Princess Xiangcheng, he is not able to stand out by himself and others.

If Princess Xiangcheng wants to do something to Xiao Rui, she can directly tell the emperor clearly, or report to Zongzheng Temple.

As the Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple, the eldest grandson Chong only needs a word from Princess Xiangcheng, and he can make Xiao Rui take off a layer of skin.

"Sit down, it's my private matter, and I won't be polite if I need your help."

Princess Xiangcheng shook her head and said.

She didn't want to say more, and she didn't want to pursue it.

Everyone looked at her and could only drink with her.

Then Princess Xiangcheng took the initiative to mention the matter of high alcohol, and everyone slowly entered the topic.

In the end, after discussion, Princess Xiangcheng and Changsun Chong and others will publicize it to the imperial relatives and dignitaries tomorrow, and the business will start the day after tomorrow.

Adopt a reservation system, under the premise that there is no goods, whoever pays the deposit first, whose goods will be paid first.

With the assurance of Du Miaoyan and Changsun Chong and others, there will definitely be no doubts about the credibility.

After three rounds of drinking, everyone finished chatting, and they drank almost the same, and decided to leave.

"I'll go back with Wanxiu, Duhe, you and the eldest grandson will go back to them."

"Fang Yuan, it seems that you didn't bring your entourage here, right, come back with me and Wanxiu."

Du Miaoyan spoke.

She wanted to ask Princess Xiangcheng about something.

Fang Yuan can listen to this matter, but Changsun Chong and the others can't listen to it.

Moreover, Du Miaoyan was also worried about Fang Yuan's safety and wanted to escort Fang Yuan back.

"That's exactly what I mean."

Fang Yuan nodded and said.

He didn't bring Xue Bowu over tonight because he didn't know how long he would drink.

And with Du Miaoyan and others here, you can let Du Miaoyan and others escort you back,

"Then stay safe."

Du He should be, and the eldest grandson Chong and the others staggered back.

Qin Huaiyu was already completely drunk, and he could only go back with the support of a few people.

After a few people left, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan entered Princess Xiangcheng's chariot together.

As a princess, her chariot is more luxurious than that of Du Miaoyan and others, and the scale is more than a little larger.

"Wanxiu, what the hell is going on?"

Du Miaoyan asked in a deep voice.

She thought, or maybe because of that.

That knife caused Xiao Rui to no longer be a man.

Du Miaoyan is curious now, how can Xiao Rui endure it without taking revenge?

"Xiao Rui may be crazy."

"When I went out, I saw him torturing a little maid, quarreling with him, and being punched by him unintentionally."

"Afterwards, he apologized to me in a sincere panic, and I thought about it and didn't pursue him, after all, I was sorry for him."

Princess Xiangcheng explained.

She hadn't actually seen Xiao Rui for several days.

I accidentally saw Xiao Rui today, and saw that he was a little mentally disturbed and tormenting the little maid.

When he stepped forward to stop him, he was accidentally injured, not very serious, and he knelt down to apologize afterwards.

Thinking that Xiao Yu was imprisoned for rebellion, Xiao Rui was also unable to do anything, and Princess Xiangcheng did not pursue it.

"That"

Du Miaoyan opened her mouth, and finally closed her mouth again.

She originally wanted to make some suggestions, but they were aimed at Xiao Rui.

But after thinking about it, she is also the initiator of Xiao Rui's transformation.

And Xiao Rui is so pitiful now, so he didn't say it.

"Why don't you kick him out of the princess's mansion?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Du Miaoyan couldn't bear it, but he wouldn't be polite.

Keeping Xiao Rui will be a scourge sooner or later, and I am worried that he will put a dark arrow behind his back.

Moreover, Fang Yuan was very suspicious of Xiao Yu's assassination of Li Shimin, Xiao Rui should have known.

"That can't be, we're a legitimate couple."

"Even if I don't want that face, my father can't afford to lose that face."

Princess Xiangcheng glared at Fang Yuan sadly.

She didn't want to marry Xiao Rui from the beginning.

But there is no way, and now the whole city knows it.

If Xiao Rui is driven out of the princess's mansion, what will outsiders think of her and the emperor?

As long as Xiao Rui is still a colt for a day, then he has the right to live in the princess's mansion for a day.

"Then you have to be safe."

"I always feel that Xiao Rui is a time bomb."

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart, understanding that it was not easy, so he could only remind.

"What is a ticking time bomb?"

Princess Xiangcheng asked puzzled.

Du Miaoyan on the side was also puzzled and looked at Fang Yuan.

"It's the danger of erupting at any time."

Fang Yuan explained.

Xiao Rui can even endure being stabbed, which shows that he is scheming.

A person with such a deep heart is like a poisonous snake, and he may be attacked from behind at any time.

The point is that he may be a person from Bishamen, and it is very likely that he will unite with Bishamen to deal a fatal blow to himself and others.

"Don't worry, I have the final say in the princess's mansion, he can't afford the wind and waves."

Princess Xiangcheng smiled reassuringly.

The princess's mansion is the princess in power, and the concubine is just in charge.

In the house, Princess Xiangcheng gives power to Xiao Rui, and Xiao Rui will have power.

If the relationship between Princess Xiangcheng and Xiao Rui is not good, then abusing Xiao Rui is a trivial matter.

"Okay, then you pay attention to safety."

Fang Yuan sighed in his heart and stopped persuading.

Princess Xiangcheng is a smart person and doesn't need to interfere too much by herself.

"Don't worry."

Princess Xiangcheng said with a smile.

However, the eyes that looked at Fang Yuan were still full of grievances.

If Du Miaoyan hadn't been here, Princess Xiangcheng might have thrown herself into Fang Yuan's arms to complain.

It didn't take long for the chariot to return to the front of Fangfu.

"By the way, I'm going to go to the neighboring county tomorrow to see where it's suitable to build a factory, do any of you have time to go together?"

Fang Yuan asked before getting out of the car.

Although he is Chang'an Ling, he is not familiar with Chang'an County and the surrounding area.

If you can be accompanied by Du Miaoyan or Princess Xiangcheng, it will be a lot more convenient.

"I'm free tomorrow, I'll accompany you tomorrow."

Du Miaoyan took the lead in saying.

She happened to have some important things to say to Fang Yuan alone.

"I'm not free tomorrow, you and Miaoyan can go."

Princess Xiangcheng wanted to say that she was free.

But after hearing Du Miaoyan's words, he changed his meaning.

She couldn't blatantly sabotage the relationship between Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan.

The lover relationship with Fang Yuan only exists underground, and it will not be revealed in front of everyone.

"That's okay, Miaoyan, you can look for me at the county office tomorrow when you're free."

"I'm out of the car, stay safe on the way back."

Fang Yuan said with a smile.

Finally, get off the bus and head back to the house.

The chariot continued to move forward, and Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng were left in the car.

After Fang Yuan was not here, the two talked a lot more intimately, and they no longer had any scruples.

The next day, Fang Yuan went to the county office first, and waited for Du Miaoyan to arrive when he was at leisure.

However, Du Miaoyan has not yet arrived, and yesterday's Su Ziqing arrived again.

"Fang Ling, this is the plan that the little woman thought of last night, please take a look."

Su Ziqing saluted Fang Yuan and said with a smile.

She was still dressed purple, but it was more charming than yesterday.

At this time, it was already summer, and the clothes were relatively thin and sparse.

When Su Ziqing submitted the plan to Fang Yuan, her body leaned forward slightly.

Despite being covered by his long jet-black hair, Fang Yuan could still see the unfathomable scenery.

"Miss Su is really diligent."

Fang Yuan took a few more glances before taking the other party's plan.

It has to be said that women with white skin are especially attractive to men.

Especially a woman with a faint smell of rouge on her body.

"It should."

"The little woman explained to Fang Ling."

Su Ziqing smiled and said.

She approached Fang Yuan and stuck very close.

But he kept a distance from Fang Yuan that he hadn't touched.

Said that she did it on purpose, but it didn't look like she did it on purpose.

Fang Yuan was silent, and he had no interest in deliberately taking advantage, listening to her explanation and analysis of the plan.

"Yes, let's leave the plan."

"This official ordered the county government to discuss it, and if there is no problem, I will inform you."

Fang Yuan felt good when he heard it.

But in the end, there is a lack of experience in organizing imperial examinations.

Therefore, Fang Yuan did not make a decision, and asked Zheng Mingzhu and them to make a decision after discussion.

"Fang Ling won't be a difficult little woman, right?"

"Can you decide this little thing yourself?"

Su Ziqing was stunned for a moment, and then said with a little flattery.

Her voice was so beautiful that you couldn't help but want to say yes.

"No, follow the process."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

It's not that he hasn't eaten pork.

Princess Xiangcheng, as the second beauty, has tasted the fragrance.

How could it be because of a few delicate seductive voices from the third beauty?

"Fang Ling, the plan that the little woman made last night when she stayed up late."

Su Ziqing's voice was even more beautiful, closer to Fang Yuan.

But it's still the same as before, it feels like it's about to make contact, but there is still rejection.

Fang Yuan smiled slightly, and was about to speak, but a mocking voice came from the direction of the door.

"It's just a matter of staying up all night, so why not stay up a few more nights?"

Du Miaoyan walked in and looked at Su Ziqing's eyes full of hostility.

Especially when she saw that Su Ziqing was about to stick to Fang Yuan's body, she was jealous in her heart.

This woman is just hateful, I didn't like her very much when I was a child, and I didn't like her even more when I grew up.

Today's Du Miaoyan is wearing a tight-fitting dress, and her figure is undoubtedly revealed, and she is more slender and good-looking than Su Ziqing.

"Sister Miaoyan is really ruthless, and I don't know how sorry for my sister."

Su Ziqing stood up straight and looked at Du Miaoyan who came over with a smile.

She and Du Miaoyan are several years apart, but it does not prevent her from fighting openly and secretly with Du Miaoyan.

"I have a sister named Miaoyun, not Su Ziqing."

Du Miaoyan had already walked in front of Su Ziqing, and the jade hand reached out to the other party's hand.

"Sister Miaoyan, what are you also going to do?"

Su Ziqing's hand suddenly dodged Du Miaoyan's hand, and said with a vigilant face.

"Just want you to go away."

Du Miaoyan said coldly.

She didn't catch Su Ziqing's hand, so she pushed Su Ziqing away from Fang Yuan with her backhand.

"Go away?!"

Su Ziqing dodged aside, her beautiful eyes surprised.

She looked at Du Miaoyan and then at Fang Yuan, as if she understood.

"Miss Su, you go back first."

"Regardless of whether the plan is approved or not, the official will let you know."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

At the same time, Su Ziqing's reaction was also surprised.

He knew Du Miaoyan's martial arts, and he might be even more powerful than Xue Bowu.

But even so, when Du Miaoyan made a move just now, Su Ziqing could easily dodge.

What Du Miaoyan said to herself yesterday was indeed right, Su Ziqing is a very powerful master.

"Okay, the little woman will retire first."

Su Ziqing pondered for a moment and said with a sweet smile.

She glanced at Du Miaoyan and decided to go back and inquire about the relationship between Du Miaoyan and Fang Yuan.

"Miaoyan, why do you feel that you are not calm when you face her?"

Fang Yuan asked curiously.

"You don't know how hateful that guy is."

"She was nothing when she was a child, but she's disgusting anyway."

Du Miaoyan was angry as soon as she said it.

wanted to complain to Fang Yuan, but as soon as he said it, he was ashamed and couldn't say it.

In the end, I was embarrassed to say that I urged Fang Yuan to find a place to build a factory now.

"In that case, let's go."

Fang Yuan didn't ask any more questions, got up and went out with Du Miaoyan.

The official had already prepared two horses, and Fang Yuan and the two rode away.

Soon, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan left the city and ran towards Xinfeng County, which was closest to Chang'an City.

"Fang Yuan, why don't you build a factory in Chang'an County?"

Du Miaoyan asked.

They are not in a hurry, so the two horses gallop side by side, and the speed does not affect the conversation.

"The land price in Chang'an City is high, and the cost of opening a factory is too great."

Fang Yuan explained.

Although he is the commander of Chang'an, this is the city of the Son of Heaven.

A Mohist research institute can paint the ground at will, but other factories cannot.

Because there is only one Mojia Research Institute, but there are many factories, and the land area is much larger than that of the Mojia Research Institute.

Another important point is the issue of labor and price.

The people who settled in Chang'an City definitely did not lack that little bit of wages, and the people who made a living in Chang'an City might not look down on that money.

Then there are not many people left, and it is not easy to recruit skilled and capable workers when recruiting.

There are so many problems, it's better to change places and get close to Chang'an City, anyway, no one should dare to target too much.

"Yes, indeed."

Du Miaoyan nodded.

Subsequently, the two went straight to Xinfeng County, Huayin County, Lantian County and other places for inspection.

After booking several places and looking at a few mountains, the two of them were a little tired, so they stopped looking, changed their mode, and held hands like a little couple.

"Fang Yuan, I have something I want to say but I'm a little embarrassed to say."

Du Miao's face was red, but her eyes revealed nervousness and worry.

"Let's be straight, there's nothing to hide between us."

Fang Yuan raised the hand that held Du Miaoyan's jade hand and said with a smile.

"My dad wants us to get married as soon as possible."

"He wants to see us get married before leaving."

Du Miaoyan blushed, looking nervous and gloomy.

When she said 'go', she meant that life was gone.

Du Ruhui wanted to see her eldest daughter's family before she died.

In fact, there is another point, there are other worries in the hearts of Du Ruhui and the other Du family.

That is, after Du Ruhui's death, the status of the Du family in the imperial court plummeted, will Fang Yuan marry her at that time?

"Married."

Fang Yuan muttered, his eyes a little complicated.

Before you know it, are you so close to getting married?

At one time, I didn't expect myself to get married, and I felt that it was good to be lonely and grow old.

"Won't you marry me?"

The gloom on Du Miaoyan's face was even heavier.

Could it be that Fang Yuan really only valued his father's status in the imperial court?

"It's not that I don't want to, but it's a little complicated and lamented."

"I never thought about marrying anyone before, thinking that getting married was far away for me."

Fang Yuan looked at the clouds in the distance and sighed.

As a traverser, Fang Yuan's feelings about this world are uneasy and he doesn't feel at home.

Becoming a family means starting a family, and settling down in this family touched the deepest string in Fang Yuan's heart, so that he was a little uneasy.

"My dad said he didn't have much time."

Du Miaoyan lowered her head and whispered.

She felt a little cold in her hands and feet, and her heart was a little uncomfortable.

If it weren't for her father's more unwellness, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to ask Fang Yuan.

And what Fang Yuan meant, she couldn't tell if it was perfunctory or if she really felt complicated.

"Then let your father ask someone to pick a date."

Fang Yuan's gaze was still on the clouds in the sky, but it was no longer blurred and became firm.

He has feelings for Du Miaoyan, Du Miaoyan is too good to say to himself, and Du Ruhui has helped him a lot.

No matter from which point of view, Du Miaoyan is a very suitable person to be his wife.

At the age of twenty-six, it is time to start a family in this family, and by the way, to meet Du Ruhui's dying wishes.

"What, what?"

Du Miaoyan's delicate body trembled, stiffening in the distance.

"Let Uncle Du pick a day to get married."

Fang Yuan saw Du Miaoyan stop, and also stopped to look at her.

"You, would you like to marry me?!"

Du Miaoyan's eyes widened and she said in surprise.

"You are gentle and charming, you are both excellent and swordsmanly, you are thoughtful in protecting me, and I can marry you to find a great bargain for my source."

Fang Yuan said seriously.

"Really, really?"

Du Miaoyan's voice trembled a little.

Her face turned red quickly, straight to her neck.

"Really."

"Heaven and earth are the proof, the sun and the moon are the evidence!"

Fang Yuan approached Du Miaoyan and hugged her little waist.

"I, my father may leave soon, and the Du family will plummet, which will be helpful to your career."

Du Miaoyan's face was even redder, but there was worry in her eyes.

Men are career-oriented, would Fang Yuan refuse to marry him because he didn't help?

"You're worried about this?"

"Although I have a lot of noble people to help me here, my ability is not bad, right?"

Fang Yuan couldn't help but laugh angrily.

It is a good thing to have the help of nobles, and Fang Yuan is grateful.

But along the way, there is no nobleman, and Fang Yuan's can be smooth and profitable.

The twenty-six-year-old Zhengwupin, as long as he doesn't make major mistakes, can also survive in place.

"Uh-huh, I think you're the best!"

Du Miaoyan was immediately relieved.

I was finally able to let go of my worries for many days.

Fang Yuan loves himself, not his background.

Thinking of this, Du Miaoyan felt very happy, and she didn't look at the wrong person.

"Really?"

"Then while there is no one, let's stamp it?"

Fang Yuan said with a smile.

His hand around Du Miaoyan was tighter, and the two of them were closer, and the breath Fang Yuan breathed could hit her face.

At first, Du Miaoyan didn't understand what Fang Yuan said about stamping, but looking at Fang Yuan's eyes, she understood, her heartbeat was faster, and she was vaguely looking forward to it.

Fang Yuan saw that Du Miaoyan did not resist, smiled knowingly, and was preparing to make the next move.

But at this time, there was a rapid sprinting sound on the official road not far away, accompanied by the sound of scolding drivers.

The two subconsciously looked over and saw a messenger cavalry running quickly in the direction of Chang'an City.

Now that the imperial court is at war with the Eastern Turks, it should be an urgent war report for the Eastern Turks.

The cavalry quickly disappeared, but it had already broken the atmosphere between Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan.

"It may be that there is an urgent battle report."

"Shall we hurry back to Chang'an City and hear what the situation is?"

Du Miaoyan blushed and lowered her head, secretly scolding in her heart that the cavalry appeared at the wrong time.

There was regret in his heart, but the next moment, Fang Yuan said:

"Don't worry about that time, we'll go back after stamping."

(End of chapter)