Zheng Yuxin pouted: "You monk, why don't you enjoy the wealth and wealth in this world? You have to ask for trouble. What's the point of guarding a dilapidated temple?"
Cunzhen touched his bald head and said calmly, "This is my own choice."
Xiao Luolan wanted to say something, but looking at Master Cunzhen's firm eyes, she knew that he had made up his mind and would not change it.
"The Mercy Temple has not been inhabited for many years. Master, please wait for a few days until the temple is repaired before entering." Xiao Luolan could only compensate Master Cunzhen elsewhere.
"That's fine." Cunzhen knew this was the princess's kindness and accepted it with a smile.
After they left, Xiao Luolan suddenly felt that everyone he knew was gradually moving away.
"What is Madam thinking about?" After Zhou Xu finished handling business, he found Madam's dejected look by the window, which made him feel distressed.
"It's nothing." When Xiao Luolan saw Zhou Lang, that feeling gradually disappeared, and she said, "I want to renovate the Mercy Temple and let Master Cunzhen live in it."
"Then fix it." Zhou Xudao, then took out an envelope and waved it in front of Madam's eyes.
Xiao Luolan's eyes widened: "Is it a letter from Wan Niang?"
Zhou Xu smiled and said: "Jin Ben's mother is urging Jin Ben to deliver the letter. He is already on the way. In a few days, Madam will be able to meet your friends."
Xiao Luolan was surprised and happy.
Zhou Xu sat opposite, watching his wife spread her letter and smile.
A cozy room.
Chapter 330
Xie Wanjun ran into the Lian family halfway, which shows how fast the Lian family was. They were far ahead of the other boats, just like the leader. All the way from Guangling to Luoyang, the waterway was unobstructed, and those following their boat were There were countless large ships from various companies loaded with supplies, and there was a grand scene of thousands of sails competing for the current, adding a touch of brightness to the gray Luoyang.
It even attracted many foreign businessmen who were stranded in Luoyang. They were unlucky and lucky. When Luoyang's regime changed, they were affected, but the surviving foreign businessmen gained the favor of the new ruler.
It was a general with a majestic face and a very tall and burly figure. He was accompanied by the general's wife who was like a fairy concubine. Several of them were lucky enough to be summoned by him. The general allowed them to continue doing business with Jianghuai, Heluo, and everything was as usual. It seemed that That general was no die-hard old guard.
This greatly inspired these foreign merchants. Each one of them spent a lot of money to clear the way for the general, and spared no effort in lobbying, hoping to open more ports, set up more shipping companies, increase the trading area for both parties, and promote the cultures of both parties. economic exchange.
The foreign merchants on the shore gathered together to look at the large ships and speculate on how much goods they were transporting. One of the merchants from Persia glanced at them accidentally, but he never expected to see an acquaintance he had known before.
Persian Hushang loudly waved his hands at the first treasure ship in a slightly broken Dachu dialect: "Gong Yangyan! Gong Yangyan! It's me, Jabbar, your friend Jabbar."
Gong Yangyan on the boat heard the sound and searched for it. He found out that it was a wealthy Persian businessman who often landed in Bosi, Guangyizhou City, Lingnan. He was the one who gave him the name Da Chu... He didn't expect to meet him in Luoyang. he.
"I'm going to see the prince and princess later." After landing, Lian Dalang first comforted the people who were following him, and then said to Gong Yangyan: "Do you want to catch up with your friends?"
Gong Yangyan clapped his palms with his fan: "I also have something to talk to the princess about."
"Then I'll wait for you to go together." Lian Dalang said. He stroked his beard and looked very grand. Gong Yangyan walked towards the Persian wealthy businessman. The Persian wealthy merchant learned that Gong Yangyan had connections and immediately smiled and made an appointment with him tomorrow.
Compared with the Lian family, Xie Wanjun's place was much deserted, but the three of them still took the same route. Xie Wanjun was going to send some people to Qingwu in case she had no one available.
His Qingnuo was left in the summer resort by the princess to recuperate. Hearing that the princess took good care of her, Xie Wanjun felt a little at ease. He was far away in Xiangyang, and it was Qingnu who he was worried about.
People in Chang'an must have been panicked, and the monarchs and ministers were uneasy. Unfortunately, many of Xie's disciples had died. Xie Wanjun was very heartbroken when he thought of this, and he hated the Duan Party members even more.
The fight between party members has always been life-and-death. This time it was Duan Dang's death.
When he arrived at the Summer Resort, Lian Dalang first took a look at the Luoyang Palace. Sure enough, it was severely burned. The carved beams, painted buildings, pavilions and pavilions were all turned to dust. Lian Dalang sighed, and then he thought of ways to repair it. At least it wouldn't be too shabby. Well, Luoyang is also a famous eastern capital.
After a while, everyone was invited to the summer resort. Lian Dalang and these people were all leaders of the Jiangnan family. Everyone knew what they were thinking when they insisted on coming here this time.
Gong Yangyan was invited to Mrs. Xiao's side with his things.
Xiao Qingxue opened the carriage, which was covered with red cloth and tied tightly and neatly. She touched the sugar cane. When she was tinkering with sugar, there was no ready-made fresh sugar cane. Now the season is just right, and there is a lot of sugar cane. Mature.
"Amu, you cut two sections for me to eat, put some on the plate, and I will send them to Aniang." Xiao Qingxue said.
Tuoba Mu did as he was told, and after a while, he placed the watery peeled sugar cane section in front of Qingxue. Xiao Qingxue took a bite and gave a section to Amu. Yin Ya bit the sugar cane and said with a squeaking sound: "Okay eat."
"Mr. Gongyang will also come for a while."
Gong Yangyan took a bite of the sugar cane and took a bite. Sugar cane is also produced in Lingnan. He also gave a lot of black stone honey and brown sugar to Miss Xiao. Of course, it is also produced in Jiangnan, but Gong Yangyan always felt that the sugar cane in Lingnan was more delicious. some.
After Xiao Qingxue finished eating, she washed her hands and went to see her mother-in-law.
Xiao Luolan had just put down Lian Dalang's invitation, and she still had many letters of opinion from foreign merchants. She had always been in favor of maritime trade, but Zhou Lang was mainly busy with the affairs at Tongguan, and had roughly dealt with it. The rest was left to her.
Before that, she also went to Hu Renfang to take a look and found that the milk tea in Hu Shang Restaurant was much more popular than before. The possibility of coming from the state is relatively high.
After all, Luoyang City has now changed its owner.
Xiao Luolan thought about this and found it a bit strange that one person could change the food preferences of a city, and even pursue tastes that were not very popular before. After all, tea is still more common in the south, and milk tea is less common.
Xiao Luolan looked at the milk tea next to the dowry, which Xia He bought for her.
"Mom, it's time to eat sugar cane." Xiao Qingxue came in, put the sugar cane on the dressing table, leaned in front of her and said with a smile: "Mom, what are you doing with such nice clothes today?"
"There is a banquet tonight. The good people from Jiangnan are here. I still need to see them." Xiao Luolan showed Lian Dalang's greetings to her daughter. Xiao Qingxue flipped through them casually, and then looked at those Hu Shang's documents.
"Why don't you give some preferential treatment to those foreign wealthy businessmen?" Xiao Qingxue sat down, leaned on the dressing table, and said with her right hand on her face.
"Your father is busy with the war all day and has no energy to take care of this for the time being." Xiao Luolan ate a small piece of sugar cane and said: "I think the benefits of maritime trade outweigh the disadvantages, what do you think?"
"Of course it's a good thing." Xiao Qingxue's eyes shone: "Maybe we will be the richest women in the world in the future. Mom, please do a good job in this maritime trade. You will be my backer from now on." She lowered her head and rubbed it. Auntie’s knees, resting her head on them, she said coquettishly.
She would refine the sugar cane again and find ways to improve it. The last time she made it in Jinling was not perfect. Now there were a large number of ready-made main materials. She had to make it successfully. The legendary white sugar that was as white as snow would be made by then. Sugarcane is nothing but money. When maritime trade starts, it will be hard to be rich. In the future, if you have money, soldiers, power, and your own territory, no one will dare to underestimate her.
Xiao Luolan was amused. She rubbed her daughter's long hair: "I am your mother, of course you have to rely on me."
This was her precious daughter. She wanted to rely on her, but it was too late for her to be happy. Xiao Luolan was so soft-hearted.
Chapter 331
At the end of the party.
Xiao Luolan watched those people leave with a smile. The banquet was lively until late at night. Xie Wanjun, the Xie family, also took advantage of the opportunity to leave a calligraphy treasure and a copybook. With him taking the lead, the atmosphere became more enjoyable.
During this period, Lian Dalang also introduced the leading figures respectively. After Xiao Luolan got to know them, he treated them with the same courtesy as Zhou Lang. When the banquet was over, Xiao Luolan rubbed his face. What should I say? Well, it was another level of tiredness. It took her a lot of effort just to remember the names of those people.
"Xia He." Xiao Luolan remembered something and said to Xia He behind him: "I remember that there are still a few people coming this time from my grandfather's side. Send some people to receive them properly."
"Yes." Xia He responded.
In addition to the wealthy families, the people who sent the supplies this time were also from Duke Xiao. Compared with those wealthy families, they were naturally a little more cramped, but they were all from his heart. How could Xiao Luolan be biased against them and care about a few people? point.
After Xia He left, Xiao Luolan looked at Zhou Lang and said, "Xiao Gong and Qinghe are going to Luoyang in the next two days. How about letting them live in the Yuncaoyuan of the Villa?"
"It's a trivial matter, Madam, you can do whatever you want." Zhou Xu said cheerfully, smelling of alcohol.
"Drink less in the future, wine is the most harmful thing." Xiao Luolan advised in a gentle voice. Zhou Lang could smell the strong smell of wine when he got a little closer to Xiao Luolan, but this person must be right next to her, so Xiao Luolan felt My clothes were also full of alcohol smell, and it looked like I would have to take another shower before going to bed later.
"Occasionally, drink once in a while." Zhou Xu sneered, holding his wife's hand, as if holding a piece of fine cool nephrite, making him reluctant to let go. Xiao Luolan and Zhou Lang walked for a while, and found that they were back again. When she arrived at the banquet hall, she asked slightly confused: "Everyone has left, what are we doing here?"
Not long ago, this place was full of people drinking and drinking, and everyone was singing and chatting and laughing. Even though Xiao Luolan knew that everyone present had their own thoughts, but when he saw it with his own eyes, it was completely empty, which was in great contrast to the lively scene just now. In the banquet room, she couldn't help but feel a hint of melancholy that it was finally over, but she quickly calmed down.
The large black desk shone with an oily color under the candlelight that stayed on all night. The jade plate with delicacies and fresh fruits and melons on the table was almost untouched. Xiao Luolan sat on the left side of the desk and looked next to it. Zhou Lang, who looked solemn, still didn't understand what Zhou Lang wanted to do.
"I'm in a happy mood today. While there's no one around, madam, you and I will have two more drinks." Zhou Xu poured two glasses of wine, one for himself and one for his wife. He wore a white jade belt around his waist. Decorated with gems, pearls, and various precious gold and silver decorations, it was extremely conspicuous. What was more eye-catching than his belt was his robe.
This was the first time Xiao Luolan saw Zhou Lang wearing such gorgeous and solemn clothes. At the beginning of the banquet, she was stunned for a moment. Later, she was busy taking notes of people and events. Only now did she have time to look at Zhou Lang carefully. He was dressed in royal attire. The black python suit given to the prince, the giant python embroidered with gold silk is lifelike, winding around the body of the suit, and the eyes of the python are wrapped with small sharp crimson gems with brown and white silk threads.
Under the bright lights, the giant python looked towards the hall with its bloody eyes. It was so fierce and heart-burning that it was so majestic that no one dared to look at it more.
Xiao Luolan suddenly understood that the atmosphere in the hall was still for a moment, and that most people did not dare to raise their heads to look at them formally. At that time, she was still wondering if there was some rule against looking up.
So that's it.
Xiao Luolan looked at the eyes of the giant python in the center of the python suit. She felt that after looking at it for a long time, it seemed to have come to life, giving people great pressure. She touched it with her fingertips. The gemstones were cold to the touch, covering the python. After convincing her eyes, the alluring pressure suddenly disappeared. She was just about to put down her hands when her waist tightened and she was held in the arms of Sect Leader Zhou.
Zhou Xu was greedy for wine and had already finished two or three glasses. He was a little drunk. He looked at the lady in his arms and asked with a low smile: "Why did the lady touch me just now?"
Xiao Luolan was startled, then turned to look at the position of his hand, which happened to be on Sect Master Zhou's chest. After realizing it, Xiao Luolan's face turned red and explained: "I just saw that the embroidery on this robe was very awkward. Generally, I just want to know how to weave..."
Zhou Xu held down Madam's hand and narrowed his eyes with a smile: "Then Madam, please touch it."
Xiao Luolan's face turned redder and she said shyly: "Don't make trouble."
Zhou Xu let go of Madam's wrist, lowered his head and kissed Madam on the cheek, lingering on her eyebrows, hair bun, and ears. Her breath was hot and the tips of Xiao Luolan's ears were reddish due to the smell of alcohol.
Xiao Luolan opened her eyes and heard Zhou Lang's extremely gentle words.
"I am very happy."
"In the future, this world will be ours, and my wife and I will share it."
Xiao Luolan could already feel his excitement.
The man's eyes were full of ambition, as bright as the eyes of an animal in the dark night. He seemed to want to tear everything apart. The kind of patience, suppression and calmness that had endured for more than ten years and was about to succeed was shattered in front of her, and he vented it out wantonly. , the laughter from her chest spread into Xiao Luolan's eardrums, and she could even feel his heartbeat in the palm of her hand, and Xiao Luolan's heart also inexplicably became faster.
He kissed her. When Xiao Luolan was dazed by the kiss, she was suddenly hugged very tightly. Xiao Luolan gasped lightly. She turned her head and could only see Zhou Lang resting his chin gently on her shoulder. There, the stubble made her neck slightly itchy.
Xiao Luolan felt that Zhou Lang's mood was going up and down. She thought about it and patted his back gently.
She is already very skilled at this action.
In fact, the time she spent with him was not long. He walked most of the road from Youzhou to Chang'an alone. When he was young, young, young, in his thirties, and in middle age, A person's life is so long and so short, and every day's companionship should be cherished.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Luolan asked softly.
Zhou Xu's voice was a little deeper: "I suddenly remembered a person. His name was Deng Wushuang. A long time ago, before I became famous, this person had a greater reputation than me. I am not convinced."
"After meeting him, I think it's nothing more than that." Zhou Xu's tone was as arrogant as when he was young: "The title of Unparalleled Unparalleled General in the world is not worthy of his name."
"What happened next?" Xiao Luolan asked, listening to Zhou Lang's familiar tone.
"Later, we turned against each other and I personally sent him on his way." Zhou Xu said in an understatement.
Xiao Luolan listened to Zhou Lang's past, and then gently hugged him back.
Zhou Xu said with a smile: "Successful kings and defeated bandits will reap the consequences. There is nothing to say."
Waiting for the next expedition.
He was going to kill his last old friend.
