Meng He and I quietly left Xianyang Palace and went straight to Wanlixiang.
At this time, Ying Lan was bored in the wine shop.
Except for what was sold last time, all the remaining inventory of Shang Shifu was given to Taoyao, so now there is nothing in the shop, only a few empty jars and the wide-eyed Ying Lan, the accountant, the steward, and the little boy The servants also went back to rest.
Taoyao brought Baling over for a chat from time to time. The two of them got along quite well, and Ying Lan's mood improved a lot.
But today Taoyao has already set off for the Western Region. When Ying Lan was thinking about whether to go and see Baling, she suddenly noticed that there seemed to be many more people in Menwaifang City than before.
"Li Qing, there are so many people in the market today."
The steward Li Qing is a middle-aged man in his forties who has been around the city for many years and was recommended to Ying Lan by Taoyao. Meng He investigated and found out that there was no problem between him and the accountant Xi Yong, so they left it to help Ying Lan.
Li Qing chuckled, and the wrinkles on his kind face relaxed.
"Winter has turned to spring, and it would be strange if there weren't many people in charge."
Ji Yong was a thin man in his thirties, a little younger than Li Qing, quite shrewd, and he responded with a smile.
"Yes, Mr. Master, where are you now? When the spring plowing starts in two days, it will be lively! Since His Majesty came to the throne, the business in this market has been getting better and better. The villain thinks that if the spring plowing starts in two days, it will be lively. The market in Xianyang City may not be enough in two years!"
Ying Lan was also happy. Hearing Zi Yong praise me, he felt quite happy.
"Yes, it's all thanks to His Majesty."
As soon as I walked to the door, I heard a few people talking. I stepped in and said roughly: "Humph, how brave you are to talk about His Majesty!"
Ying Lan was stunned for a moment, then hurried over in surprise, bowed and said, "I have met... sir."
I took off my bamboo hat and chuckled, "You can recognize me by this."
Ying Lan smiled shyly: "My lord is as kind to Lan as a mountain, how could Lan not recognize me?"
Then he turned sideways and said: "Please come to your backyard, sir!"
I nodded and walked towards the backyard.
"You two will look after the store." Ying Lan turned around and ordered before following in.
Seeing us entering, Jie Yong approached Li Qing and whispered: "I heard that there is support from a big shot in the imperial court behind the master. Could it be this lord?"
Li Qing shook his head, a little confused.
"This gentleman is quite young, only seventeen or eighteen years old. Could he be the son of some gentleman? However, I seem to have seen him somewhere..."
Jie Yong chuckled.
"The steward has been working in the city for many years. Maybe I have seen him in some restaurant. It's not surprising."
Li Qing waved his hand.
"Forget it, let's not talk about your Excellency. Since the head of the family has not told us, I'm afraid it's not easy to reveal this adult's identity. Let's not get into trouble."
Ji Yong nodded, stood aside and flipped through the ledger.
Li Qing was still wondering, this adult looked so familiar, where had he seen him before?
In fact, on the day when agricultural tools were promoted, Li Qing also went to the south gate of Xianyang. It’s just that there were too many people, so they looked at me from a distance and couldn’t remember my appearance.
When I got to the backyard, I looked around. It was clean and tidy. A poplar tree surrounded by two people in the yard had already taken out its knuckle-long leaves.
Entering the house, there is a reception desk in the main hall, a living room on the left, and a study room filled with books on the right. Ying Lan has been with me since she was a child and has no problem reading and literacy.
After sitting down, I looked at Ying Lan, and her complexion was obviously much better, not as melancholy as in the palace.
"It seems that I was right to let you leave the palace. Your face is obviously rosy."
Ying Lan bowed deeply and said gratefully, "It's all thanks to His Majesty's kindness."
I smiled, did not answer, and turned to ask: "Now that Wanlixiang has no wine to sell, isn't it boring?"
Ying Lan smiled slightly, picked up the hot tea next to her and poured me a bowl.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea. Before Sister Taoyao left, she often brought Sister Baling to my place to sit there. It was not boring. Thank you, Your Majesty."
I nodded.
"Taoyao is quite experienced in business. You need to learn more from her. My vision for Wanlixiang is not just to sell wine. Now the reputation of the wine has been established. After the porcelain is fired, I will be the first to use it here. . Then we will buy the shop next to it and open a restaurant and inn."
Ying Lan bowed again and was moved beyond measure.
"Lan really doesn't know how to repay His Majesty."
I waved my hand and said with a smile: "Now that we are a family, don't say these polite words anymore."
Ying Lan smiled and nodded.
"By the way, Your Majesty, in addition to the one hundred and sixty gold earned from the winery, which was turned over to the national treasury, Master Meng He has not taken this money away. Why don't you take it with your Majesty today?"
I said cheerfully: "I will keep the income from the winery here with you. You will need money to buy a shop and buy things later. If you want to use it, you can use it at any time."
Ying Lan quickly said: "Such a large amount of money is not safe to leave here. Besides, this is His Majesty's property, how dare Lan dare to take it at will."
I stood up and said: "It doesn't matter, you don't have to worry about the safety in the market. Haven't you noticed that there are a lot more people buying and selling things outside recently? From now on, you will be my private treasury. If there is any money that is inconvenient to be spent from the national treasury, , I will come to you to get it. I don’t think you will need anything, you can just make the arrangements yourself. If there is a chance to become the third Great Qin merchant, I will help you."
Ying Lan stood up and suddenly realized: "No wonder, Lan did find that there were many more people in the city. She thought it was the implementation of His Majesty's national policy that made the city so prosperous."
I raised my nostrils to the sky and boasted, "I am wise and powerful, so naturally there is a reason for this!"
Ying Lan looked at my expression, covered her mouth and laughed.
Seeing her happy, I laughed too.
"Okay, I'm quite bored today and came to see you to relax. Now I feel much better. It's time to go back and deal with political affairs."
Ying Lan turned sideways and said, "Lan will send you your Majesty."
As soon as the two stepped out of the door, a girl's shout came from outside.
"Sister Lan, Sister Lan, look what I brought you!"
Ying Lan gently stroked her forehead, as if helpless.
I also heard it, it was this girl Ba Ling.
Before he finished speaking, and before Li Qing could stop him, Ba Ling rushed into the courtyard. Seeing that I was there, he suddenly stepped forward like a deflated rubber ball and bowed obediently.
Just as he was about to speak, Ying Lan reminded him in time: "This is Sir Su. Sister Baling can just call you Sir."
Baling raised his head. Although this girl was naughty, she was still very smart and she reacted immediately.
"I've met my lord."
I smiled slightly and said, "No need to be polite. Your sister is traveling far away. Are you okay at home alone?"
Baling straightened up and curled his lips.
"There are many people at home with me, but my sister is not here, so there is no one to play with me, so I came to see Sister Lan."
I glanced at Ying Lan and said with a smile: "Then you guys play, and I'll leave first."
As soon as I finished speaking, a loud shout suddenly came from outside: "You are so blind that you dare to block my way? Hit me!"
I frowned, raised my legs and walked outside, Meng He and others followed closely behind me.
