Volume I, Chapter 36. The eldest sister planned Mrs. Zhou, and solved Lan's suspicions in the Horse Mansion
Second Sister Qing ignored Zhou's and walked slowly past Zhou's, but gave Zhou a waist card in her hand, and whispered in Zhou's ear: "Walk through the hall, and then follow the small path straight to the east." After speaking, Second Sister Qing walked to the other side casually, and continued to greet the customers who came to the drunken spring building with a smile, as if nothing had happened.
Zhou walked through the hall and walked to the exit. The two ruffian-haired people saw Zhou coming over, stopped Zhou and said, "You can't go back, you can have fun and go over there." ”
Seeing these two people, Zhou looked at their clothes, showed a disdainful expression, and showed the waist card in his hand. As soon as these two people saw the waist card, they immediately became respectful and said, "It turned out that the eldest sister invited the person, please come over." ”
Zhou ignored the two of them, and walked to a courtyard behind the Zuichun Building according to the path that Second Sister Qing said. At the gate of the courtyard, I saw two guards, both of whom were wearing silver armor and waist knives at their waists, and they were standing tall at the gate of the courtyard, in stark contrast to the two people at the back of the hall just now. Zhou's heart said: This is what it looks like.
Zhou approached, smiled and saluted the two guards, and said, "I'm tired of passing on Sister You, the Zhou family of Yinlong Villa asks to see you." Then he held up his waist card with both hands and handed it over.
One of the guards returned the salute with a fist, picked up the waist card and looked at it, gave it to the guard next to him, and said, "Take her in." ”
Another guard said, "Okay." Holding the waist card and saying to Zhou: "Follow me, don't run around without permission." Otherwise, be careful with your life. ”
After hearing this, Zhou replied, "Okay, I know." ”
Anyone who comes to the backyard of Zuichun Building, no matter who it is, is not allowed to walk around in it without permission, and someone must lead the way. Zhou followed the guard into the courtyard. The courtyard is not big, and Zhou can't help but look around. In the courtyard, whether it is the stone pillars in the corridor, or the beams of mahogany, the green tiles on the roof, or the floor tiles on the ground, they are all unusual materials, and they are expensive everywhere. The scenery is very beautiful, and there are precious flowers planted everywhere, and no matter where you go, you can smell the fresh fragrance of flowers. On the way, Zhou couldn't help but catch a glimpse of some other patrolling guards. The roads in this backyard are intricate, and if no one leads the way, Zhou really doesn't know where he will go.
The guard in front of the Zhou clan reminded without looking back: "It's best not to look around." ”
Zhou was pulled back by this person's words, and when he replied yes, he didn't dare to look around anymore.
The guards led Zhou to the door of a room, and there were two guards guarding the door. When he saw this guard coming, he didn't react at all.
The guard who brought Zhou said to Zhou, "You wait. Zhou nodded. The guard walked in to make a report, and then said to Zhou, "Please come in." ”
Zhou walked into the room, and the guard returned the waist card to Zhou and left. Zhou saw that Sister You looked at several thick ledgers on the table. When Sister You looked up, a smile immediately appeared on her face, and she said, "Ah! Isn't this Second Mrs. Li! Why do you want to come to my door? ”
Zhou also smiled and said: "At that time, I and Sister You hit it off at first sight, and I came to visit today." ”
"Really? That's really thanks to Mrs. Li's love, please take a seat. The maidservant moved two chairs and a small round table and placed them beside Zhou. Sister You also got up and walked over, sat next to Zhou, and said to the maidservant very gracefully: "Look at the tea." Soak a pot of Biluochun sent by Lord Wang a few days ago. ”
"Sister You, you are too polite."
"Where the words. Second Mrs. Li has come to visit, and I can't treat you badly. ”
"What Second Mrs. Li's. My surname is Zhou Weimin, you can just call me Weimin. ”
"It's not good."
"It's okay, I see that you are a little bit weak, and I will also call you eldest sister." Then Zhou took out a jade bracelet from his sleeve and put it on the table and handed it to Sister You. "The other day, I saw this bracelet and I liked it very much. It's a pity that after I bought it, it seems that I don't match it very well, yesterday I saw you, eldest sister, and I think this bracelet is very compatible with you. ”
Sister You picked up the jade bracelet, looked at it, and said, "The texture is calm, crystal clear, and it is indeed a top grade." But you just gave it to me, how embarrassed am I. ”
"It's okay, it's okay, I said that you hit it off with your eldest sister at first sight, and give your friend an object. What's so embarrassing. ”
"Wei Min, that's what you say, but I'm not that brazen person. It's definitely not okay to just take your stuff like that. Otherwise, if you need my help with anything in the future, tell me that I will do my best. ”
Zhou heard the great joy and said, "Really? In fact, right now, I want to ask you for help. ”
"Oh? Let's hear it. ”
"As you know, I'm a partially. Now, I have a son called Dragon War. But the owner of the village prefers Ouyang Lan and their child Li Yu. In the future, I think this business will definitely be passed on to their mother and son. You have also heard about the Empress Dowager Lu and Mrs. Qi, if this is the case, my mother and son will definitely not have a day in the future. I see that you are well-connected and have made many dignitaries, so I would like to ask you to introduce a few of you to meet us. In the future, if our mother and son stand on their own, we can still have a foil. ”
"Oh~ It seems that you don't want to be Mrs. Qi, you want to be the Empress Dowager Bo."
"Empress Dowager Bo, I naturally don't have that ability, but I just leave a way back for my mother and son in the future."
"I have a word that I don't know whether to say or not."
"Please."
"Instead of being beaten, why not take the initiative?"
"Eldest sister, what do you mean by that?"
Sister You whispered a few words in Zhou's ear, and after Zhou's listened, she hurriedly waved her hand and said, "No!" No way! How can such a thing be done? ”
Sister You said helplessly: "Then I can't help it." I can help you introduce those dignitaries, but to put it mildly, it costs a lot of money for you to make friends with others. Besides, no one asks about the poor in the downtown area, and the rich have distant relatives in the mountains. If you are really down-and-out in the future, those people may not really help you. ”
When Zhou heard Sister You say this, it was like a basin of cold water splashing on his face, and his face was like ashes. I made up my mind and said to my eldest sister, "Okay, I'll do it." ”
"Do what?"
"Just do what you say, eldest sister."
"Okay."
"But what should I do?"
"Don't worry, I'll arrange it for you." The two of them began to plan something.
Li Zhentian and Ouyang Lan came to the Horse Mansion together.
Li Zhentian said: "Lan'er, haven't we been too diligent these days. ”
"Liu Zhan is my brother-in-law, what's there?"
"Even so, it's not good to keep bothering. Besides, Yu'er was injured a few days ago and has been living here for several days. ”
"Then you can mention more Eli Lilly next time! Is it reluctant to spend money? ”
"Not really. Besides, we bought a lot of gifts this time. Li Zhentian spread his hands, carrying many items in large bags and small bags.
Li Zhentian and his wife walked into the Horse Mansion, Princess Yunkai was in the front hall, saw Zhentian and his wife, and went to say hello, "Zhentian, Sister Lan, you are here." Let's go, I'm waiting for you. ”
Ouyang Lan was puzzled: "You know we are coming?" ”
"I don't know, but Brother Han said you would come. Really, every time he guessed correctly, I think he should stop being a doctor and go to fortune telling. Princess Yunkai covered her mouth and smiled.
Yun Kai took the Zhentian couple to the back hall. Seeing the arrival of the Zhentian couple, Han Ji said to Liu Zhan: "A jar of daughters is red!" ”
Liu Zhan said reluctantly: "Okay, okay!" When did it ever owe you? ”
Princess Yunkai looked helpless, and dared to let herself greet the guests in the front hall, and the two of them were gambling and drinking here.
Ouyang Lan sat next to Liu Zhan and Han Ji, and before she could speak, Han Ji spoke first: "Did you ask about the Chamber of Commerce?" ”
Ouyang Lan was seen by Han Ji, but she didn't want to admit it, and said, "No." Yu'er was injured a few days ago, and we stayed in the Horse Mansion for a few days, isn't this here to thank Brother Liu and sister-in-law! ”
Liu Zhan said: "This kind of trivial matter, you can still make a special thanks." As long as you and Megatron want to, it's okay to stay for a long time. ”
"Uh-huh! Brother Liu is the best. ”
Liu Zhan smiled maliciously and looked at Han Ji, as if he didn't let him say it this time. But Han Ji still looks confident.
"However, Zhao Lao... Seeing Princess Yunkai, Ouyang Lan hurriedly changed her words: "The emperor arranged for someone to send two pieces of clothes to the inn, saying that we would participate in the enthronement ceremony in five days and let Zhentian establish a chamber of commerce." ”
Han Jiying said: "That's right! Then he stretched out two fingers in front of Liu Zhan, and Liu Zhan slapped Han Ji's hand.
Han Ji got up and said to everyone: "I proposed this matter to the emperor. Remember our original ideals! ”
Liu Zhan said: "Remember, the world is peaceful, and there will be no more disasters." ”
"yes. The world is peaceful. If you want the world to be peaceful, you must draw a bridge connecting the court, the rivers and lakes and the people. In this situation, Liu Zhan, you are in charge of the Oath Jiang League, and now you have defeated Wang Jien, and most people in the rivers and lakes are headed by you. The emperor, the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, the whole world, is the king's land, even if you have an agreement with the first emperor, he will naturally not want you to do this. So if you want to turn the rivers and lakes and the court into a closely connected relationship, the most direct thing is money! ”
After hearing this, Liu Zhan nodded thoughtfully and said, "You want to strengthen the relationship between the rivers and lakes and the imperial court through the trade between the rivers and lakes and the imperial court. ”
"That's right. Therefore, the most trusting and most suitable for this matter is Earthquake and his dragon dart game. The establishment of a chamber of commerce can not only increase the income of the Dragon Dart Bureau, but also establish an inseparable relationship between the rivers and lakes and the imperial court. The common people actually don't care who the emperor is, what they care about is whether they can eat enough and whether they can dress warmly. The same is true of the sects and gangs on the rivers and lakes. With the benefits, there will naturally be no backlash. In the emperor's heart, there are also thousands of willing. Therefore, as long as the imperial court, the chamber of commerce formed by the oath Jiang League and the earthquake sky, the three cooperate to promote commerce and trade, and the peace of the Song Dynasty can be guaranteed. ”
After listening to Han Ji's explanation, Li Zhentian suddenly realized and said, "Brother Han, you are really resourceful and clever." Through the cooperation of the Sworn Jiang Alliance and various gangs, in this way, the Dragon Dart Bureau, no, the Dragon Chamber of Commerce will soon become bigger and stronger. ”
After Ouyang Lan heard this, she was a little disappointed, and said, "In that case, Zhentian will be very busy in the future and will not have time to accompany me." ”
Zhentian held Ouyang Lan's hand and said, "Lan'er." Earn more money for our family. In this way, when you go back to your father-in-law's house in the future, you will have face. ”
Ouyang Lan retorted: "When will I go home and lose face?" ”
Zhentian hurriedly corrected: "Yes, yes, yes! It's more face-saving. ”
Yun Kai comforted Ouyang Lan and said, "Sister Lan." I know you're distressed, but the man has ambitions in all directions, and you can't let him indulge in the gentle township, right? ”
Ouyang Lan had to nod, Princess Yunkai was right, she couldn't say that she would let her man give up the opportunity to become a big thing for the sake of her children's affection, and said, "The matter has come to this, so be it." The things we sent asked Hanfeng to clean up after a while, and then we took our leave. ”
Liu Zhan said: "Let's go, stay for a while, have dinner and leave." ”
Ouyang Lan shook her head and said, "No, I came to discuss with you, now that this matter has been decided, then we will go back." Yu'er is still at the inn, and we have a lot of things to do. ”
Bidding farewell to everyone, Li Zhentian and Ouyang Lan walked out of the Horse Mansion, and Li Zhentian was about to go to find the carriage. Ouyang Lan stopped Li Zhentian and said, "Come with me, there have been a lot of things recently." When I came to this Kaifeng City, I didn't have a good look at it. Let's not go back to the inn for now. ”
"What about Yu'er?"
"There is Zhao Shu, Jian Xin is watching, it's okay."
After Li Zhentian heard this, he took Ouyang Lan's hand and said happily: "Good lady, let your husband accompany you around." ”