Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

Chapter 141 Chapter 3.48
Volume Three

3.48 Sister Huang said there will be a lot of delicious food today
At the end of the month, with the passage of time, whether it was the martial arts examination or the imperial examination, the fiery atmosphere gradually faded away, and life gradually returned to normal. At least for Zhou Yang, the halo of high school martial arts Jinshi had slowly dissipated. His life has returned to normal, and he is waiting for the official to take office.

"Master, this is a post sent by the concierge." On March 28, Zhou Yang was idle and bored, practicing martial arts, studying books, and teasing maids. He also considered whether to go to Li Wan's place at night or send a message to Dongfang Bing. , just when they were looking for one of them to solve their personal needs, Qingwen entered the study room with a gold-plated red post.

"Okay, I get it!" Zhou Yang actually knew whose invitation it was when he saw the post, so after taking it, he glanced at it and threw it aside, "You can play at home today. I may not be back at night, so you don't have to wait. I."

"Young master, the post is not signed, and it is dismissed with only a sentence of 'not well-known'. Could it be that someone is doing you a disservice?" Qingwen didn't know this, and she kindly reminded her master to be careful, "Just in case"

"Nothing wrong!" Zhou Yang smiled and gave her a slap on the head in exchange for a cute hygiene ball, "Of course I know who posted it, let alone go to Wanfu Tower. Okay, you can play it by yourself! "

"Hmph!" Still not getting the answer she wanted, Qingwen had no choice but to turn around with a pout and throw someone the back of the head. Then she said "Ouch" and was hit by her own young master.

After a stick of incense, Wanfu Tower.

"Dongfang, what do you want to do today?" Zhou Yang started shouting as soon as he got to the second floor. At least he didn't have to think about how to solve his personal needs. But when he opened the door, the scene in front of him made him slightly embarrassed. , "Wei Chen has met Her Royal Highness Princess Yongjing!"

"No gifts!" I saw Princess Yongjing sternly waving her hands, and immediately couldn't help laughing, "Brother Zhou, it was the imperial sister who asked you to come here this time, and I didn't know either What arrangements does she have; however, Sister Huang said there will be a lot of delicious food today, so I followed her; Sister Bing was arranged by Sister Huang to get some things and will be here in a while!"

"Thank you princess for clarifying my doubts." He was a bit dumbfounded, but no matter what Zhou Yang's opinions were, although the little loli in front of him looked sweet and delicious, he was not someone he could offend. "It's just that I don't know when your highness, Princess, will be able to..."

"Now!" Princess Yongchang's mocking voice came from outside the door, "You dog, you only think about Bing'er. I'm afraid you even forgot to check the room? I really should arrange some means here, such as knives and axes Hands or crossbowmen, let you have a long memory!"

"I've seen Her Majesty the Princess!" Zhou Yang smiled wryly and bowed. Although it seemed like he would grab her and spank her, but with Princess Yongjing present, he couldn't do it no matter what. for."

"The people under my command have made progress, and I, the master, must at least show something." Princess Yongchang glanced at him, grabbed a pull rope at the door and pulled it several times. There was a noise downstairs, and soon A group of maidservants came with trays and set up a sumptuous feast on the living room dining table.

"Thank you, Princess, for the meal!" Zhou Yang silently rolled his eyes at her, but immediately went over to grab the wine bottle on the main seat, opened the lid and frowned after smelling the smell, and took it back unceremoniously. He took his position and ignored Princess Yongchang's downcast expression, "Your Highness, please forgive me, I will never watch you do something wrong to yourself!"

"Do you still know about 'Wei Chen'? Those who don't know think you are the master!" Princess Yongchang retorted angrily, but she also agreed with his approach. She just walked to Zhou Yang and handed over what she had originally prepared for him. The wine bottle was taken away, "Bing'er will be back soon. I am not unreasonable and will not stop your good deeds - silly girl, eat slowly, who will stop you?"

"Humph, where in the palace can the food here be as good as the emperor's?" Princess Yongjing obviously didn't realize the little conflict between the two of them just now. She was picking up a piece of fish and eating it happily. "It's true, mama, what can I say? With royal dignity, it’s not annoying to have to follow these rules and be careful when eating. Please bring me out more often in the future.”

"Princess, be careful. Although this sweet and sour fish is crispy, it is not completely free of fish bones." Seeing her, a little girl of twelve or thirteen years old, eating happily made Zhou Yang relax a lot, and then handed it over. A towel was used to signal her to wipe away the oil stains on the corner of her mouth, "Your grandma is right, but now there is no need to be so particular about eating as a family."

"Just get used to it!" Princess Yongchang hit him angrily, but also gave up the idea of ​​preaching at the beginning, "Okay, eat, you are also a Jinshi master now, you should take your servants with you when you go out. I only saw one horse in the backyard just now, do you think you came here alone?"

"Is it possible that when I come to you, I need to bring bodyguards to protect me?" Seeing that Princess Yongjing was focusing all her energy on eating the food, Zhou Yang smiled and tilted his head to give Princess Yongchang a light kiss, "Your Highness called me here today. , not just for eating, right?"

"Sit down and eat!" Nodding obediently, Princess Yongchang poured herself some bamboo leaf greens and took a sip, "I heard that a few days ago, you supplied large quantities of southern goods shipped by Xue brand to those six shops. ? This is throwing money out, although I don’t do much business, I know that there is no rule for pushing out my money.”

"This." Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment. He really didn't expect the news to spread so quickly. "It's a bit complicated to explain, but the princess should understand that 'small profits but quick turnover' can also make money. Southern goods are indeed scarce in the north. But to the south, it's just something on the street. As long as the freight can keep up, it's an endless golden river.

What's more, there are also a large number of seafood provided by Uncle Xue, not to mention precious goods such as corals, tortoise shells, pearls, etc., just consider dried fish, dried shrimps, etc., because they are produced in the sea, and they are a little salty after being dried. The taste is very popular in the market. There is no need to worry about sales. If you sell it, you will get money. "

"Is that so?" Princess Yongchang frowned, drank another drink and glared at Zhou Yang and said, "It seems that the old saying goes 'no business without treachery', which is indeed the best rule in the world - huh?" "Uh" Zhou Yangmeng After a moment of reaction, he said, "To be fair to the princess, Wei Chen can coordinate with Xue Zihao to appropriately increase the shipping volume. I heard that the princess also has some shop facades under her name, how about"

"Assuming that you are a little filial, I agree." Princess Yongchang gave him a look that said, "It's easy for you." She picked up the wine glass again - but was held down.

"Your Highness, drinking alcohol is harmful to your health!" Zhou Yang took away her wine glass angrily, taking the wine bottle as well, "Drink less, eat more vegetables, and take care of yourself, so that you can stay beautiful for a long time. Generous!"

"Sister Huang." The two of them were playing tricks here, Princess Yongjing was probably disturbed, seeing her sister kept gossiping, she couldn't help reminding her in a low voice.

"Hmph!" Princess Yongchang glared at someone, skipping the topic just now, "Didn't you mention last time that there is more than one thing called 'Music Box'? Are there any more? When Gong went to pay a visit to Concubine Zhen Gui, she liked it very much."

"The little princess also wants it?" Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment, "Your Highness, I remember that when you took two pieces last time, you said you wanted to give one."

"Huh?" Murderous white eyes came over him.

"Well, Wei Chen was negligent!" Zhou Yang quickly admitted his mistake, "Each of these music boxes is different. I'm afraid it's impossible to have the same sound. However, Wei Chen does still have some stock here, if the princess needs it."

"Thank you, Big Brother Zhou!" The sweet loli voice made Zhou Yang feel that his efforts were not in vain.

"I remember that you mentioned last time that you also have a pair of half-length glass full-length mirrors?" Unexpectedly, Princess Yongchang actually mentioned it again, "Send it to me too. I have always envied the emperor's sister-in-law's ability to see extremely clearly when dressing up. It’s a pity that we never met.”

"Your Highness Princess——" Zhou Yang almost gritted his teeth and looked over. Such a glass mirror in this era was literally "a piece of gold is not easy to come by", and it had to be made of gold. The full-length mirror in the entire palace was the only one in Princess Zhengui's palace. A pair, and it’s a tribute from the Red-Haired Country!

"I happen to have some matters to deal with in Jinling, and I must send an absolute confidant there." Princess Yongchang smiled slightly, "Why don't you let Bing'er take charge, and I can rest assured!"

"." Zhou Yang looked at the beauty whose lips were twitching and breathed out the smell of wine from time to time. He had the urge to hold her down and make her kneel down. He glanced at Princess Yongjing who was taking another bite and had no choice but to give up, "Can you make her kneel down?" Your Highness is satisfied, it is a blessing for me, I will send someone to deliver it in the next two days!"

"That's good!" Princess Yongchang nodded calmly and found that while the two were talking, the little princess had already finished eating. "Have you finished eating, sister? The room next to you has been tidied up, do you want to take a nap?"

"Hee hee, thank you so much, Princess!" Princess Yongjing nodded happily, not forgetting to say hello to Zhou Yang, "Brother Zhou, my little sister has to leave first!"

"Princess, go slowly!" Zhou Yang bowed with a smile and watched Princess Yongjing go out. Then he turned his head "ferociously" and took Princess Yongchang into his arms. My Highness, you are so proud!A business worth 10,000+ taels a year, and a treasure worth tens of thousands of taels at a time, can be dealt with in just a few words? "

"I took advantage of you in this matter, and I didn't make your hard work in vain. It just happened to be a good thing. Did you know that the emperor's brother reopened the 'Spring Hunting' event this year, and invited all kinds of talents to participate? This palace will help you do it." I got an invitation, and if you behave well, you will benefit from it!"

"Oh?" Zhou Yang's heart moved, and he understood what Princess Yongchang meant, "But His Majesty will personally host it? Are there any criteria for invitations?"

"Nothing else is important to you, only one thing is necessary." Princess Yongchang said calmly, "You need someone to recommend with guarantee, and the identity must be sufficient. Although the specific identity is not specified, the number of places that each family can recommend is limited. I want you to come. Didn’t you get any news from those eight families?”

"Huh!" Zhou Yang shook his head speechlessly. It seems that the rule of "no one has as much as himself" is indeed the truth. He has wasted these days and sent a lot of benefits to those six families. This is still the case at the critical moment, "Thank you for taking care of me, Princess." , but, this is not enough, I was originally looking for Bing'er today, but you sent her away!"

"Hmph!" Princess Yongchang rolled her eyes angrily,
only--

"Yeah—" a couple of father and mother were happy, and even when Princess Yongchang was kneeling, a familiar female voice came from the door
(End of this chapter)