The next day will be the day when the rouge shop opens.
Not surprisingly, with some publicity methods taught by Cao Bin, the shop immediately became popular.
In the first few days, it was crowded every day.
All the ladies in Tokyo have become loyal fans of the Cao Family Rouge Shop.
With the popularity of the rouge shop, Cao Bin's reputation spread among the nobles and wealthy businessmen.
Because as the Zhongjing Marquis continued to expand their business and opened one popular store, they also realized that maybe Cao Bin was an economic master.
So many nobles came to visit Zhongjing Houfu, wanting to cooperate with him and make a fortune...
It’s just that Cao Bin is too lazy to pay attention to them. He already has enough business and no suitable projects now.
For a period of time after that, except for going to and from work on time every day, Cao Bin had no other chores to disturb him, and his life was very comfortable.
On this day, Yanzi, who was heading to Jinghu North Road, finally sent back the news.
"Uncle, we have found out that King Xiangyang built a Sky Tower in his mansion."
"All the physical evidence of his rebellion is inside..."
As soon as Shi Qian got the news, he immediately came to report it.
When Cao Bin heard this, he suddenly became energetic and said: "It seems that the master's clue should be among them."
Until now, he didn't know what Taishi Pang's so-called "handle" was.
How could he, a dignified chief minister, be willing to accept the threat of King Xiangyang, even putting himself in danger?
But he didn't want to say it himself, and Cao Bin couldn't force him to say it.
And he was afraid that the King of Xiangyang would jump over the wall in a hurry, so Master Pang himself did not dare to send people to take it by force.
Therefore, the current form is a bit subtle and can only be explored secretly by Cao Bin.
Shi Qian continued:
"Uncle, according to the news from brothers, Prime Minister Kou has quietly transferred Yan Chasan to Xiangyang."
"Kaifeng Mansion also sent five rats to obey his orders."
"Now Xiangyang has gathered many people from both good and evil circles."
Cao Bin frowned, with a sense of urgency in his heart, and ordered:
"We must steal the master's 'handle' in front of Kaifeng Mansion."
Since he is a handle, he cannot be exposed to the eyes and ears of the court, otherwise even if he overthrows King Xiangyang, Taishi Pang will be unlucky.
Times have changed:
"But there are many agencies in SKY Tower, making it difficult for our spies to enter."
"In order to find out the specific situation of Chongxiao Tower, we have lost five or six brothers."
Cao Bin sighed and said:
"If possible, I would like to go to Xiangyang in person, but unfortunately I can't get away."
"...Go find Xia Laodao and ask him to go to Xiangyang!"
Being an official in the court is just inconvenient. You will always be bound by the rules of the court and you will not be able to move freely...
As the hot summer days gradually fade away, the weather begins to cool down.
In the blink of an eye, it’s already the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
On this day, Zhang Zhenniang and others were instructing the servants to clean the courtyard and decorate the lanterns.
Suddenly a disciple came to report, and Lin Chong and his wife Wang asked to see her.
When she heard the report, she was stunned at first, feeling disgusted and surprised at the same time.
Doesn't he know that this kind of behavior can easily cause misunderstandings?
If my uncle knew it, I might not be able to explain it clearly.
She didn't want to cause Cao Bin's dissatisfaction...
So he straightened his face and said, "Just say I'm not at home, let them go... and don't come back in the future."
When Master Li next to her saw this, he didn't understand what she was thinking and said with a smile:
"I don't think General Lin seems to be a careless person. Since he came to you with his wife, he must have something difficult to ask for."
"As long as you don't stay alone with him, Cao Yan won't mind."
Zhang Zhenniang hesitated for a long time, but finally she was a little curious, so she went out of the backyard to see Lin Chong and his wife.
This is the first official meeting since they parted ways.
Just when Zhang Zhenniang didn't know how to salute, Lin Chong and his wife had already stood up in a hurry, saluted very respectfully:
"I've met Aunt Zhang..."
Their postures were very humble, and Zhang Zhenniang immediately breathed a sigh of relief, waved her hands and said:
"Lin...General Lin, please take a seat."
"I wonder what General Lin wants from me?"
Lin Chong smiled awkwardly and said, "Lin asked for a meeting rashly, which is a bit abrupt."
As he spoke, he pointed to the gifts on the table and said with a smile on his face: "This is a gift prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Lin. I hope Aunt Zhang will accept it..."
Seeing that Lin Chong and his wife were so humble in front of her, Zhang Zhenniang suddenly felt that her previous resentment and grievances were pouring out like a river bursting its embankment.
It felt like the two meridians of Ren and Du had been opened up, and his whole person changed into a state of high spirits and wind under his feet.
Hu Sanniang saw that she looked like this after she came back, and she couldn't help but quietly asked: "What's wrong with her? Why do I feel that something is wrong with her?"
Master Li pursed his lips and smiled and said: "Perhaps he has let go of some knot in his heart."
Du Shiniang was surprised and said: "Isn't she rekindling her old relationship with Lin Chong..."
Master Li rolled his eyes, nodded her forehead and said:
"You girl are just making random guesses. How is this possible? Can't you just ask her directly?"
Zhang Zhen saw the girls looking at him strangely and couldn't help but ask:
"What's wrong with you? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Hu Sanniang was the most outspoken and said directly: "We are guessing what Lin Chong and his wife said to you."
When Zhang Zhenniang heard this, she immediately laughed happily:
"It's nothing, it's just that they had something to ask for and couldn't tell my uncle directly, so they asked me for help."
Hu Sanniang breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest and said:
"I feel relieved now. I thought you were going to rekindle your old relationship with Lin Chong."
"If uncle knew about it, wouldn't the house be turned upside down?"
Zhang Zhenniang heard this and angrily said:
"Sanniang, what are you talking about? Lin Chong and Uncle are like grass and gods and Buddhas...?"
Having said this, she seemed a little blessed, with a hint of fanaticism in her eyes as she said:
"Yes, my uncle is omnipotent. He should be the reincarnation of a god. I will never worship gods or Buddhas again, because my uncle is a god!"
As she spoke, she looked at the people in front of her and said:
"Tell me, am I right?"
Seeing her nagging look, Hu Sanniang suddenly trembled and felt that there was something wrong with her brain.
However, she usually likes to pray to gods and worship Buddha, so it seems not surprising that she has such an idea...
Cao Bin didn't know what was going on at home yet. At this time, he was listening to reports from his subordinates in the Foreign Affairs Court.
"Uncle, in a few days it will be the date we deliver the coins."
"The envoys from Liao and Xia will arrive by then, how should we entertain them?"
Cao Bin waved his hand and said, "If there is no special order from the court, just follow the past rules."
Not long ago, Wu Zangyu Pang killed Brother Ning Ling, promoted his young nephew Li Liangzuo to the throne of the Xixia Kingdom, and quelled the civil strife.
Now that the situation in Xixia is stable and its military and political affairs are consolidated, the Song Dynasty has also lost an opportunity to destroy Xixia.
