Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

"You are really a unique woman, but I appreciate it very much."

Su Jing looked at Zhiyi's determined face and smiled.

Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Su Jing, don't change the subject. Since you have divided the profits, you should work!"

After saying that, she lowered her head, and a different look seemed to flash across her face.

Su Jing kept moving her hands, moving the fabric from one end to the other: "Then you are really a competent boss. I haven't seen the money yet, and you are already helping me with the work."

Zhiyi immediately said: "Su Jing, who told you to get involved in this matter? You can't run away now even if you want to."

The fate between Su Jing and Zhiyi is really strange.

Who would have thought that there is a small courtyard outside Renyuan Bo's mansion.

"That's such a pity. I'm going out next month. When I come back, your business will probably be sold out."

Su Jing said casually.

Hearing this, Zhiyi obviously paused, and then continued: "You want to go out? Where to go?"

"not sure yet."

Su Jing folded a pile of fabrics and started sorting another pile from scratch.

"Not sure? Next month will be here soon, and you don't even know where you are going?"

Zhiyi obviously couldn't understand that she wanted to go out but didn't know where to go.

Su Jing said calmly: "Because I can't decide the destination, the protagonist of this trip is not me."

"I see. It seems that your role as Uncle Renyuan is not so easy."

Zhiyi seemed to understand.

Su Jing smiled and said: "Everyone is the same. You, a foreign woman, have traveled thousands of miles to the capital of the Ming Dynasty. You still have to do business and make money here. It's harder for you than me."

"Foreign race?"

Zhiyi's expression changed slightly: "Su Jing, are you like other Han people who look down on people of other ethnic groups?"

Zhiyi herself didn't know why she asked Su Jing this question.

Su Jing stopped what she was doing: "Zhiyi, do you think I am such a person?"

Zhiyi thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "Probably not."

Su Jing then continued to operate: "I may have used the word foreigner inappropriately. I apologize to you."

"No, what you think has nothing to do with me."

Zhiyi directly and coldly rejected Su Jing's apology.

Su Jing was helpless and said no more, silently helping Zhiyi work.

Even on a summer evening, as time goes by, the sky gradually darkens.

In the small courtyard, visibility continued to decrease.

Su Jing and Zhiyi were speechless, only the sound of the breeze rustling the leaves and the turning of cloth.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the entire courtyard seemed a little quiet.

Su Jing didn't care, even though Zhiyi was by her side, even though the two of them had occasional physical contact while working.

For Su Jing, who has lived in two generations, this is not an embarrassing scene at all.

But for Zhiyi, it was extremely uncomfortable.

She really wanted to say something to break the silent atmosphere. After all, she was the one who ended the topic.

But Zhiyi didn't know what to say.

Su Jing remained silent and worked silently. In Zhiyi's eyes, this was a way of expressing anger.

The two of them continued to spend time in silence until the sky completely darkened.

The moonlight rises and is extremely cold.

Finally, the work in this small courtyard was finally finished.

"Zhiyi, since it's over, I'll leave first."

Su Jing turned around without stopping.

Zhiyi wanted to speak, but felt something was wrong. It wasn't until Su Jing arrived at the door that she said: "Su Jing, stay here and have a sip of tea before leaving. I've been doing this for almost an hour, and I haven't even drank any water."

Su Jing raised the corner of her mouth slightly, turned around and said, "Okay, it's time to taste the tea we drank last time."

Zhiyi immediately turned around and returned to the house, lighting the oil lamp.

Then start making a fire and boiling water.

There is no way. In ancient times, if you wanted to drink hot water, you had to boil it freshly.

Although there are kettles similar to thermal kettles, their thermal insulation performance is average and they do not last long.

Things like bubble tea are only freshly brewed.

The small stove for boiling water is in the corner of the yard. There is a small shed next to the stove, and firewood is stacked under the shed.

The first time Zhiyi boiled water in the capital, she realized that the firewood was very expensive.

Unlike the Yi people, who live in the mountains, firewood can be found everywhere.

Later, Tashi went outside the city to cut the firewood in the yard himself.

Buying firewood is still too luxurious for them.

Su Jing sat in the courtyard, watching Zhiyi light the fire, fill the kettle with water and put it on the stove.

A warm light lit up in the yard, shining on Zhiyi's body, reflecting her graceful figure.

"nice!"

Su Jing couldn't help but say.

Zhiyi turned around: "Su Jing, what did you say?"

Su Jing smiled and said: "It's nothing. I said this stove is quite exquisite."

stove?

Zhiyi frowned, this stove is a built-in item in the yard, what's so sophisticated about it?

Soon, the water on the stove was boiling, and Zhiyi quickly made tea.

"Drink tea."

Zhiyi handed the teacup to Su Jing.

Su Jing took the tea cup: "Actually, my house is next door, so it's the same thing if you give me some tea."

"Then you didn't tell me earlier! You have to watch me finish boiling the water!"

Zhiyi said a little angry.

Su Jing shook her head and said: "I originally wanted to say that, but after looking at it, the tea tastes better when you make the tea with the water you Zhiyi boiled yourself."

Su Jing shook the tea cup, heat steamed out from the mouth of the cup, and a different kind of tea fragrance poured into the tip of her nose.

Zhiyi rolled her eyes at Su Jing, then filled the kettle with cold water and put it on the stove.

The fire in the stove cannot be wasted.

"Zhiyi, have you ever thought about what you want to do in the future?"

Su Jing suddenly asked.

Zhiyi beside the stove was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I can't think of something so far away."

The tribe was destroyed, and all Zhiyi wanted to do was revive the tribe.

"Zhiyi, I know there are some words that are of no use, but I want to tell you that there are some things that cannot be rushed."

Su Jing said lightly.

As soon as these words came out, Zhiyi's expression changed obviously.

She turned to look at Su Jing and said, "Do you know everything?"

Su Jing nodded and said: "I know a little bit, but I don't know the details."

Zhiyi looked surprised, but then nodded and said: "That's right. You are Uncle Renyuan after all. It's not difficult for you to find out about my affairs." Zhiyi never told Su Jing about the tribe's affairs, and she also Maybe he didn't mean to be wary of Su Jing.

But Su Jing had already investigated her details. For Zhiyi, she felt a little complicated at the moment.

Su Jing didn't explain anything, she just drank the tea in the cup: "Zhiyi, the tea is delicious."

After saying that, Su Jing turned and left.

As soon as he left the gate, he met Tashi who was coming back.

Su Jing went back to her house without saying hello, and naturally Tashi would not take the initiative to say hello to Su Jing.

"Miss, we've almost contacted everyone."

As soon as he returned home, Tashi reported to Zhiyihui.

He went out these days to contact the tribesmen scattered in the capital.

The capital is not that big, but Tashi relies on two legs, so it is still very tiring.

Tashi felt a little strange after not hearing Zhiyi's voice for a long time.

"Miss, what's wrong with you?"

Tashi walked towards Zhiyi who was standing by the stove in the corner: "Miss, how can you do this kind of work of boiling water?"

Zhiyi stood up and said: "You can continue to boil water, I have something else to do."

Then she went back to the house.

Tashi was at a loss, not knowing what happened. The only thing that was certain was that something might have happened to his young lady.

Only then did Tashi notice the cup, and his expression changed instantly.

"Miss! Did that Su Jing do something to you! Tell Tashi, and Tashi will take revenge on you!"

Tashi was so excited that he almost wanted to tear Su Jing alive.

Squeak!

The door opened again. Zhiyi looked at Tashi and said, "It has nothing to do with Su Jing. Tashi, just do your own thing."

After saying that, Zhiyi closed the door again.

Tashi was really confused. Why was the lady angry with him?

For Su Jing, she returned home, took a shower and went to bed, all at once.

……

Forbidden City, in Kunning Palace.

Lao Zhu was talking to Queen Ma, and the couple's night conversation was still unbreakable.

"So, what did Mr. Su say?"

Queen Ma asked anxiously. This time Lao Zhu went to talk to Su Jing about Zhiyi because she took the initiative.

It's better to make it clear now than to be unclear about it later.

Zhu Yuanzhang replied: "This kid Su Jing is so weird. He didn't give any accurate information at all. He said he had a crush on her, but Zhiyi won't accept her."

"Mr. Su is really good-natured."

Queen Ma nodded slightly, looking very approving.

Lao Zhu was a little confused at this and asked: "Sister, how does this have anything to do with true nature? Men love women and Su Jing admits that he likes Zhiyi. What is so true about this?"

In Lao Zhu's eyes, Su Jing's direct expression was too ordinary.

If a man loves a woman, he should express his feelings openly.

Empress Ma rolled her eyes at Lao Zhu: "Chongba, you are such a thick man, you don't understand. It's so difficult for someone like Mr. Su to have a woman fall in love with him!"

Lao Zhu's face jumped: "Okay, we don't understand! Then tell me, is this kid Su Jing talking nonsense? Why doesn't Zhiyi accept Su Jing? I dare say that all the famous families in the capital want to own him. My daughter will marry Su Jing."

Queen Ma shook her head and said, "I don't understand this very well. Mr. Su is the best choice regardless of his appearance, character, or status."

"I heard that Na Zhiyi is beautiful, but she won't reject someone like Mr. Su. Maybe Na Zhiyi has already been betrothed to someone else?"

Queen Ma was still very capable of gossiping, so she couldn't figure it out and directly arranged a betrothed for Zhiyi.

"No, sister, you have forgotten that the western part of Nava has been destroyed. Even if it existed, I am afraid it is dead now."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately retorted.

Empress Ma looked at Lao Zhu and said, "What if we met some man on the way here? The journey from the southwest border to the capital takes several months. It's normal for us to encounter some things."

I have to say that Queen Ma is very thoughtful.

Zhu Yuanzhang clapped his hands: "This is possible. The people who were sent out to investigate will soon get the news back. By then, they will know what is going on."

Lao Zhuna must investigate Zhiyi's matter, as it is related to the future use of troops in the southwest.

"Well, it's better to find out as soon as possible. It would also be a good thing if Mr. Su's marriage can be resolved as soon as possible."

Queen Ma nodded slightly. She was very concerned about Su Jing's marriage.

Lao Zhu smiled and said: "Don't worry, sister, if Su Jing can get married, that would be great. We will definitely not be careless."

It was rare to find a suitable partner for Su Jing. Both Lao Zhu and Queen Ma hoped that this matter would not cause any trouble again.

Empress Ma asked again: "By the way, how is the business between Ping'er and this Zhiyi?"

Lao Zhu immediately replied: "Last time I asked, it should be that the second child runs the factory, Zhiyi is responsible for the production, and then the second child is also responsible for the sales."

"From what the second child said, it seems that this business can still be quite big. We didn't ask too much. Su Jing asked the second child to do this, so let the second child do it."

Lao Zhu naturally wouldn't know too much about such an insignificant matter.

Any one of the government affairs of the Ming Dynasty was more important than Zhu Ping's business.

"Well, you did the right thing. Ping'er is getting older now, so it's time for him to have some practice."

Empress Ma agreed very much. Her sons were getting better and better under Su Jing's guidance.

However, the young eagle needs the eagle to let go to fly high, and cannot protect it at all times.

Lao Zhu was naturally very happy to receive the praise from Queen Ma.

"Sister, the third child seems a little quiet recently. Do you know what he has been doing recently?"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly thought of Zhu Fan and couldn't help but ask.

Empress Ma said calmly: "Fun'er himself likes to be quiet, and he can tolerate reading on weekdays. It's just reading."

"That's true."

Lao Zhu nodded and didn't think much more.

Jin Wang Zhu Fan's temperament of studying quietly made Lao Zhu and Queen Ma feel at ease.

"On the other hand, the fourth child used to go to the military camp every day, but now he has been studying and practicing martial arts with peace of mind. It seems that he will be of great use in the future."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought of Zhu Di's recent performance and praised him repeatedly.

If you want to say that the person who is most similar to Lao Zhu when he was a child, it has to be Zhu Di.

He doesn't like reading, but he likes to dance with guns and sticks, and he doesn't like to obey discipline.

Empress Ma said: "Chongba, you gave the fourth son the title of King of Yan. Do you really want him to go to Peking and become a vassal?"

When Zhu Yuanzhang named his son the king, he must have discussed it with Queen Ma. Queen Ma knew very well the division of labor that Lao Zhu roughly assigned to his sons.

Lao Zhu nodded and said: "That's natural. The north wants to resist the remnants of the Bei Yuan. Among our many sons, the fourth is the only one who likes to march and fight, and is also willing to study this way. No one can go to Beiping except him."

Because it was important, Zhu Di was sent.

Lao Zhu still values ​​Zhu Di very much.

Empress Ma sighed slightly and said: "Beiping is a bitter cold place and we have to resist the Yuan people again. I'm afraid Di'er will suffer in the future."

As a queen, she knew that Zhu Di's best choice was to go.

But as a mother, she doesn't want her son to suffer.

"That doesn't necessarily mean you will suffer."

Zhu Yuanzhang remembered Su Jing's words and suddenly said: "Maybe in the future, the north will become my Ming territory, and then the fourth child will be much more relaxed." (End of this chapter)