Princess Xiangcheng picked up her sister and said, "My little ancestor, that's not a big black and white cat. It's an iron-eating beast. It's the legendary mount of the ancient demon god Chi You. It's a ferocious beast that can tear apart tigers and leopards. Can you keep it as a pet?"
People in Xiaojiazhuang laughed one after another, and Xiao Rui explained: "It's not that scary. The great white ape and the giant panda were adopted by my second brother and I when we traveled to Shuzhong a few years ago. They have been with us since they were young. The family is like a pet. It is only a beast when faced with an enemy."
Xiao Rui rubbed Xiao Changle's hair and said: "Little sister, if you like that giant panda, you can come and play with it often. I'll let you ride him to pick fruits. But you can't take it home. He's not used to strange places. .”
When Xiao Changle heard this, his eyes lit up and he wanted to stay immediately. In the end, they were persuaded and agreed to come back in a few days, and the group went back in a carriage.
In the evening, in the Li Zheng Hall of the imperial palace, the queen asked Li Er, "Li Junxian is a general. Are you really willing to just look after someone else's home and care for the hospital?"
Li Er looked out the window and slightly curved his mouth, "That Xue Li is born with supernatural power and can defeat Li Junxian. He is also versatile in both civil and military affairs."
"Your Majesty wants to exchange Li Junxian for Xue Li?"
Li Er laughed loudly, "How can Xue Li alone be enough? It is said that Xue Li was trained by Xiao Rui. I will take all these two brothers into my pocket and let them serve the country. Until then, Jun Xian What difference does it make about who you work for?”
The queen couldn't help but spat, "I know how these two young children are your rivals."
Li was very proud, "Leave Jun Xian there for the time being and observe them. By the way, Maid Guanyin, what do you think of Xiao Rui? I want to betroth Xiangcheng to him, is it appropriate?"
The queen worriedly said: "He is the eldest son of Song Guogong Xiao Yu. I am afraid it will be inappropriate to call him as the consort. Song Guogong will not agree."
"Because of this, why don't you go discuss it with Xiangcheng?"
The next day, after the court meeting in Taiji Palace, Xiao Yu asked to see the emperor, and Li Er met him in the study.
After listening to Xiao Yu's story, Li Er was secretly happy. He thought whatever he wanted would come to him, but he was worried about how to conquer Xiao Rui.
"It's time for boys to get married and girls to get married. Now that Xiao Rui's nephew is of the right age, it's really time to start a family. Let's do this. Tomorrow you bring your nephew to the palace. I want to see him in person. I know his talent and appearance. , so that we can arrange a suitable marriage for him, how about it?"
Xiao Yu thanked him profusely and happily left the palace to go home. Then he sent someone to look for his son.
Li Er, who was reviewing the memorial in the study, was already rehearsing in his imagination. What expression would that boy Xiao Rui have on his face when he saw him tomorrow? It must be very exciting!
Last night, in the uncle's house, Changsun Wuji was so angry that he broke the legs of the slaves one by one and drove them out of the house. Ten thousand taels of silver? Did kidnapping and blackmail fall on me?
Just as he was about to go to Song Guogong Xiao Yu to argue, the emperor's personal servant Lao Gao came into the house, explained the cause and effect, and brought the emperor's decree. The general message was that you have to admit when you are wrong, stand still when being beaten, and do not conflict with Song Guogong.
Changsun Wuji almost vomited blood, ten thousand taels? Where can I find it at home? When we compensated Jie Li last year, my uncle's government made great efforts.
I have no choice but to disobey your orders. Gritting his teeth, Changsun Wuji called the accountant, put together three thousand taels, and some house deeds and land deeds. Early the next morning, he sent someone to deliver the redemption. As for himself, he said he was sick at home and was not in the mood to go to court.
Xiao Rui smiled so hard that his back teeth reached his back teeth. He was so generous. I even said that I would buy a shop with a ransom of 10,000 taels, but I didn't expect that he would directly give away five prosperous shops.
"Let him go, let him go, freshen up and dress up Mr. Sun, take care of the meal, and send him off politely. By the way, tell him that if he ever does such a good thing in the future, he will come to Xiaojiazhuang to cooperate with me." Xiao Rui After arranging the delivery, I called a dozen of my subordinates and went to Chang'an with the deed of the shop. I had to do the business and open the business as soon as possible to make money.
Changsun Chong didn't get beaten again. Even the food for these two meals was very good, and he even took a few dog meat buns when he left. But I wouldn't dare let him cause trouble again.
When he returned home, he couldn't help but be greeted by a beating from his father, Changsun Wuji. Because of this, Changsun Chong didn't leave the house for three months.
Xiao Yu sent people to look for his son, but in vain. Xiao Rui had already inspected the bustling West Market.
"This Four Treasures of the Study store is closed. It's deserted, but it will definitely lose money in the long run. Damn it, it was deceived by the cunning accountant of the Sun Mansion. After a few tidying up, our tea shop will be here."
"The other restaurant is good. We will pick three good cooks from the restaurant to take over the kitchen. In addition, all the wine in the restaurant will be removed and replaced with our own refined spirits."
A servant came to report, "Sir, my family sent someone to look for you. I asked you to go home because you have official business."
When Xiao Rui heard this, he said vigilantly: "No, it must be some talkative person who leaked my business. You must not go back. That is a sheep entering the tiger's mouth. Tell my father that I went on a study tour and will come back after a while. .”
After speaking, Xiao Rui briefly explained the matter of opening a store, and disappeared into the bustling West Market alone. When he was on an assassination mission in his previous life, Xiao Rui was known as the King of Dark Night in the underground world. It was too easy for him to hide his traces, and even his own bodyguards couldn't be found.
For two consecutive days, Xiao Yu sent people to the palace to report that his son had not returned from his study tour. Li Er was puzzled. Could it be that this old man had heard some rumors and was unwilling to let his son become the consort and hid his son? ?
Queen Changsun was also in a dilemma. How should she explain to Xiangcheng? Xiangcheng has agreed and is willing to marry into the Xiao family. It would be better now, but Xiao Rui doesn't want to?
So, where is Xiao Rui?
He didn't really travel far, he was in Chang'an City. In the entire Chang'an City, he only knew one family, and that was General Zuo Wuwei, Duke Yi Guo, Qin Qiong and Qin Shubao whom he had met as a martial arts friend.
In the martial arts field in the backyard of Duke Yi's Mansion, sand and rocks were flying at the moment. Two masters were fighting fiercely. They were both using guns, but they were as powerful as thunder. Their moves were so fierce that they were not allowed to approach within ten meters.
It was the competition between Xiao Rui and Qin Shubao. The fifteen-year-old Qin Huaidao watching on the side exclaimed repeatedly, his eyes full of envy, when will I be as strong as Brother Xiao? He can even compete with his father.
"No fight, no fight. Good boy, I haven't seen you for a few months, and my kung fu has improved again. You are clearly giving in to me." When the smoke cleared, Qin Shubao dropped the tiger-headed golden gun in frustration and took over his son Qin Huaidao. The towel was handed over to wipe the sweat.
Xiao Rui smiled, "Uncle Qin is too modest. If you don't fight seriously, how can you tell whether you are taking your medicine on time? Now I am relieved. As long as you persist for another six months, you will be able to eliminate all the hidden injuries and return to your peak condition." "
Qin Shubao said with emotion: "A year ago, I thought I could only stay in bed and live with medicine and stones. Unexpectedly, God allowed me to meet a genius like you. My dear nephew, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Isn't it your father who wants to If you want to force the marriage, I'll take care of it, and I'll go find him tomorrow to talk about it."
"Don't. Once you leave, my father will definitely know that I am hiding here, so let me hide here for a few days." Xiao Rui stopped him quickly.
Qin Shubao burst out laughing, "If you are willing to live here, I fully agree. Don't be a stranger and treat this place as your home. You can live here as long as you want. I have always wanted Huaidao to study and practice martial arts with you outside the city. It's a pity that this child is worried about my health and doesn't want to go. Now it's better, you can come here once in a while and train me well. "
At this moment, a rough voice came, "Second brother, hahaha, second brother, look what good things I got for you? Fine wine, the best wine in the world!"
I saw a strong man with a big beard carrying two jars of wine directly to the martial arts arena.
