The turmoil outside did not affect Xie Yushu's pace of starting a business. When Chu Guifei and the others were planning how to win over Xiao Yi, Xie Yushu had already purchased three stores next to each other in the commercial center of the capital.
A ready-made clothing store and two jewelry stores were transferred because the competition was too fierce and could no longer be maintained.
Because it is a bustling city center, land is very expensive. It cost Xie Yushu 8,000 taels of silver to buy the three stores. Together, the family owned more than 2,000 taels, which was more expensive than the house she bought.
Fortunately, although the place is not as big as that house, it has two floors, and the room is spacious enough.
After Xie Yushu bought it, she asked Jin Ge and the others to find someone to open up the middle, renovate it, and then wait for Han Zhongyu to ship the glass products over before officially opening the business.
At this time, Xiao Yi and his party finally entered Beijing.
When the victorious general entered the capital, the emperor, to show his respect for the hero, specially sent the adult prince, second prince, and third prince to greet him at the city gate.
The people even lined the streets to welcome him.
Xie Yushu was checking the decoration results in the store at this time. When the army marched downstairs, Xie Yushu went to the second floor window to take a look. After all, he was an "acquaintance" and wanted to see if he was okay!
Xie Yushu stood at the window on the second floor and glanced down. Compared with Zai Fengzui, Xiao Yi seemed to be a different person. He had changed from the decadence and weakness at that time to become resolute, majestic and imposing!
Seeing that he was fine, Xie Yushu went back to the house. After all, it didn't matter anymore, and she didn't want to pay too much attention.
There is no hatred or resentment! Two people who had never known each other in the first place were completely cut off once they signed a letter of divorce.
All she wants now is to live a good life for herself and let the people who follow her live a good life. For the rest, let everything take its course!
Anyway, now that she has established a female household and has become a princess, she no longer has to find a man to settle down and live in peace!
Moreover, she had heard that the princesses and princesses here could also raise young handsome boys. If they could not find love, at worst, she would raise one and keep him in front of her for her eyes. Xie Yushu thought a little carelessly.
If anyone knew that she had such dangerous thoughts, they would probably vomit blood!
As soon as Xie Yushu turned around and retreated into the house, Xiao Yi looked at the place where Xie Yushu had been standing, as if feeling something. However, there was no one there, only a half-closed window!
Xiao Yi frowned in confusion and continued walking forward.
After taking a few steps, he was stopped by Chu Mingzhu who rushed out of the crowd.
Xiao Yi looked at her in surprise, then got off the horse and said
"Why are you here? There are too many people here, be careful of getting hit!"
Chu Mingzhu's eyes were filled with tears. She looked at the tall and mighty man with admiration and distress in her eyes and said softly.
"I'm worried about you! I want to see you well as soon as possible!"
Maid Taohong also said in time
"General Xiao, since you went to the battlefield, my princess has been offering incense and praying for you every day! I wish you a safe return. Now that you have come back safely, my princess's thoughts have finally been in vain!"
Xiao Yi always felt that this was not quite right, but he couldn't think of anything wrong, so he said
"Forgetting your trouble!
I still need to see Princess Wangshu off to the inn, and then go to the palace to report on her duties. Please let the guards take you back first! "
Chu Mingzhu also met, and the affection that should be expressed was expressed, and she stopped entangled, and instead said
"Then I'll listen to brother Xiao Yi and go back first. When you're done, come find me."
Xiao Yi thought that she should tell her about Jin Yu's affairs, and she would always go there, so she nodded.
Chu Mingzhu went back with satisfaction, while Xiao Yi sent Wangshu to the inn for resettlement first, and then entered the palace accompanied by the three princes.
Emperor Qingyuan knew that the army was entering the city today and had already held a banquet waiting for him!
Also present are all the important ministers of the DPRK.
Of course, there were also the three princes who went to greet him.
Also going to the palace for the banquet with Xiao Yi were several lieutenants who had repeatedly made military exploits. They all came out of the mountains of swords and seas of fire with him, and among them was the blacksmith Li Daniu who came out with him.
Xiao Yi briefly reported to Emperor Qingyuan about the border situation, which battles he had fought with several outstanding lieutenants, what achievements they had made, and the casualties of the army.
It can be said that although this battle was won, Daqi also paid a heavy price.
Emperor Qingyuan was a little depressed for a while.
But thinking about it, they already have repeating crossbows. When they are equipped with repeating crossbows everywhere, they will definitely prevent all parties from invading!
After discussing the military situation, Emperor Qingyuan directly awarded Xiao Yi and several lieutenants with rewards.
Xiao Yi was promoted from the third rank of Huwei General to the second rank of Hussar General. He was rewarded with three thousand taels of silver and one hundred pieces of silk and satin from the general's mansion. The other lieutenants were all promoted one rank from their original ranks and were rewarded with thousands of silver. Two, fifty pieces of silk and satin.
It is worth mentioning that, in addition, Emperor Qingyuan actually gave two beauties to each of them, and gave Xiao Yi a wife and two concubines at the same time.
Of course his wife was Chu Mingzhu. Yes, Emperor Qingyuan still felt sorry for his beloved concubine and beloved son, so he compromised and granted marriage to Xiao Yi and Chu Mingzhu by imperial decree, but he also gave them two concubines.
The purpose is of course to install an informant!
When Xiao Yi heard the imperial edict granting marriage, he was stunned and subconsciously excused himself.
"Your Majesty, forgive me, but I cannot accept the order. I have already married a wife at home, and my wife is virtuous and virtuous. She has no fault at all. I cannot stop marrying and marry again, and be that ungrateful person!"
Although Concubine Chu deliberately did not mention Xiao Yi and Xie Yushu, how could the emperor not find out her details if he wanted to use Xie Yushu.
Moreover, Xiao Yi already has military power, and Xie Yushu is a loose money maker. The alliance between the two is not what Emperor Qingyuan wants to see. As a minister, if there are no weaknesses for the emperor to check and balance, then the emperor will never feel at ease for a moment.
This was why Emperor Qingyuan weighed the pros and cons before settling for the next best thing and granting marriage to Xiao Yi and Chu Mingzhu.
When Xiao Yi mentioned his wife at home, Emperor Qingyuan said directly:
"As far as I know, your wife has been divorced by your mother and returned to her parents' home, and she has nothing to do with you now.
And Chu Wei seems to have made a verbal engagement between you and Chu Mingzhu, and Concubine Chu also specifically mentioned to me that Chu Mingzhu, that girl, has decided on you with all her heart, and threatened that she would not marry anyone but you, so she came to me. No, it’s not good for me to be this evil person!
Besides, you have childhood sweethearts, and I don’t want to mess with the relationship. Why, maybe you also feel that the Chu family is in decline and is no longer worthy of you! "
When Xiao Yi heard that Emperor Qingyuan said that his mother had divorced Xie Yushu, her ears were like thunder. She couldn't believe it. The woman he thought about day and night and dreamed about had nothing to do with him!
Suddenly, my mind went blank, and I didn't even hear clearly what Emperor Qingyuan just said!
It wasn't until Emperor Qingyuan finally raised his voice when he saw that he was distracted that Xiao Yi came to his senses!
