Datang: Salted fish at the beginning, Gao Yang was given marriage by Li Er

Chapter 174 Desperate

Wu Wangfu.

The autumn wind swayed across the lake, and there were only a few late green lotus leaves under the dry lotus, which had held on to the last touch of time in autumn.

A koi mischievously exhaled air bubbles, and its head popped out from the lotus leaf. It seemed that it saw the figure on the covered bridge pavilion. It swung its tail in panic and sank to the bottom of the lake. The ripples on the calm lake surface were dizzying.

At the end of the covered bridge, the guard stepped on the wooden planks, raised his gaze to the pensive figure holding the railing, and sighed softly.

In the past, the king of Wu liked fishing, and he always fished for a while at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

Now that I am trapped by the coal stove matter, I say it's okay, but I can see that I still don't feel at ease in my heart.

Walking behind, the guards stopped and bowed their hands in salute.

"His Royal Highness King Wu."

The figure in front raised his palm and interrupted the words.

"How is it in the city?"

"Since the announcement was posted in the Changsun's mansion, there has been a sudden surge of doubts in the city, most of which are bad remarks."

The expected news didn't surprise Li Ke too much, he tightened his grip on the railing again, and didn't reply.

As the breeze blew, a strand of blue hair on his forehead swept across Li Ke's sad cheeks, and a helpless sigh drifted into the wind.

rustling.

Footsteps sounded softly, a servant came, the guard glanced at Li Ke, turned around to meet him, asked about the matter and went back to the covered bridge.

"My lord grandson is here."

Li Ke narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a hint of surprise in his calm eyes.

It is a taboo in the palace for important officials of the current court to visit the mansion, let alone the eldest grandson Wuji who is attached to the emperor's relatives.

Coming in such a hurry, Li Ke already knew to some extent why he came.

"Go to the lobby."

"Tell Zheng Guogong that there is a gate behind the mansion."

To deceive others, what should be done is still to be done!

Passing through the lake, Li Ke went straight to the front hall of the mansion, and cupped his hands at Changsun Wuji who was wearing a spacious cloak.

"My lord, please sit down."

Screening away all the servants, Changsun Wuji's clear eyes were full of worry, he arched his hands and bowed solemnly.

"His Royal Highness, the old man apologizes to you..."

Before he finished speaking, he was supported by Li Ke to block the posture under the bow. Regardless of his seniority, how dare he accept such a great gift as a junior.

"What is the eldest grandson doing?"

"Speaking of which, you are still the generation of Uncle Gu, and Gu still needs to salute you."

When his body was blocked, Changsun Wuji sighed softly, and patted the back of his hand in the crook of his arm.

"Ah~ His Royal Highness King Wu, the Changsun's residence is also forced to stop your money, not the intention of the Changsun's family."

"The old man is also... also forced to help..."

"Why do you bother to contract two mines again at this juncture?"

Helping the old man to sit down, Li Ke smiled, pushed the teacup over, and sat down opposite Changsun Wuji.

"Master grandson."

"Although you and I have different identities, there are rules in the way of business."

"These mines are also prepared for coal stoves, and Master Changsun should also post notices. There is nothing wrong with the two."

Li Ke simply spoke straightforwardly, just like the charcoal business and Changsun's mansion before.

Changsun Wuji looked worried, and looked at the calm figure on the opposite side, somewhat gratified and applauded.

Although Li Ke is a royal family, he did not use his royal status to squeeze the market at all. With his own strength, he worked hard to create his own business route in the imperial city, which is enough to make many rich children feel ashamed.

Now that the decline of the coal stove has been fixed, it does not show any signs of impatience.Such a person has unlimited business prospects.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Changsun Wuji waved his arm and pinched the teacup.

"His Royal Highness, this tea business is second to none in the imperial city, half a year is enough to recover your loss on the coal stove."

"Why are you so stubborn to stick to this coal stove business?"

"Right now, there are many notices posted in the shops in the imperial city, and the sale has not yet started. This is the situation. Waiting for the big sale is just waiting for a cold show. As for what benefits the country and the people, it has become a slogan and a laughing stock in the city. You What's the matter?"

Seemingly unheard of such advice, Li Ke got up slowly and walked around the house.

"Gu Ye has heard a lot of such rumors, and even the guards reported that in the larger tea shops and wine shops, this coal stove has become a storytelling story that storytellers love to talk about."

"Heh, the literati in the market are also worried about this matter, especially when they heard that many villagers brought chickens and ducks to replace them, they made a lot of comments."

The pacing figure stopped and turned to look at Changsun Wuji.

"As the saying goes, good things don't go out, but bad things travel a thousand miles."

"No one mentions the glorious things like the plowing, salt making, and even horseshoes. Full of evil words, this once dazzling man was dragged into the deep pool."

"I'm just curious. In this situation, Li Xian can still sit still, and he doesn't see the slightest act of panic to refute the rumors."

As soon as these words came out, Changsun Wuji became a little irritable, and stood up while supporting the handrail, the wrinkles on his old face deepened.

"Hi! Your Highness King Wu, what time is this!"

"Li Xian can't argue with anything now! Not to mention this imperial city, even those foreign businessmen are quite critical."

"Qian Bo is a trivial matter to His Highness King Wu, but His Highness King Wu's reputation cannot stand being tarnished by such deeds!"

Having said this, Changsun Wuji bowed his hands solemnly, with a look of unbearable expression on his face.

"Your Highness, think twice!"

Lifting the trembling arm of the old man, Li Ke chuckled.

Pull it back until the old man sits on the seat and walks in the house with his hands behind his back.

"My eldest grandson, there is no need to panic, and Gu is not a warm-hearted person."

"What you said, why can't I think of it? The workshop is not going to leave, and Li Xian will have some backhands."

"Since the age of Ruoguan, I have just learned the way of merchants, and I have made great achievements in this kind of family property for nearly three years."

"It's too boring to go smoothly. If you lose all your money this time, it will make you more aggressive in the market. Why can't you make a comeback?"

After hearing these words, Changsun Wuji straightened his body and slumped against the back of the chair with a dead silence on his face.

This time I came here to persuade King Wu to give up, His Highness King Wu has always been determined to invest in Li Xian.

After pondering for a long time, Changsun Wuji stood up slowly while supporting the handrails, arching his arms rather weakly.

"That is to say, His Royal Highness King Wu has already made up his mind, but this old man is too worried."

"At the court, the Duke of Wei in the barracks has repeatedly made mistakes, causing dissatisfaction among the soldiers of the barracks. The whole court has advised His Majesty to remove Li Xian from the Western Expedition barracks."

"Those who are the target of public criticism, I hope His Highness King Wu will think more about it!"

Looking at the back standing in front of the window for a long time, a puzzled expression flashed in the old eyes, and he shook his head slightly. Changsun Wuji put on his loose clothes again to conceal his face and shape, and cupped his hands again.

"His Royal Highness, this Li Xian is not worthy of you."

"Old man, farewell."

There was a creaking door, and someone walked out, and the light in the house disappeared again, leaving a little dimness.

The figure standing in front of the window turned around slowly, his eyebrows furrowed high, his handsome cheeks were full of worry, and he murmured.

"Military camp? Can this kid have anything to do with the military camp?"

After a while, the clenched palms slowly spread out, and Li Ke muttered to himself.

"Li Xian, I hope you can tide over the difficulties."

"If not, the loss of Shi Tan will be added to Duke Wei's mansion."

(End of this chapter)