The house Li Shimin chose for himself was very particular.
It is located near the north gate of Yongxingfang where the royal family is concentrated.
It is very suitable for the character of your royal background, and it is convenient to switch back and forth between the palace and Yongxingfang. The house is not big, but it is by no means small. It was the residence of a former prince. The layout is very particular and the decoration is also very exquisite.
He was originally going to give him a son who was about to live in a separate house, but now he took it over and after simple cleaning, it became his hometown.
The maids and servants in the yard are all carefully selected elites. Even Uncle Yao and his wife who are squatting in the concierge at the door with their eyes clasped are all top-notch masters who were very powerful in the world at that time. Then suddenly disappeared.
Everyone thought that they had encountered an enemy and were dead. No one would have thought that they were hiding here, acting as the court's eagle dog, and doing the job of guarding the gate for Li Shimin.
At this time, in this mansion carefully selected by Li Shimin.
Empress Changsun and several of his direct children, as well as the children she raised personally, basically all arrived except for Li Tai who was ill in bed and the little guy who was too young and could easily die on the spot.
After traveling for so long, this was the first time that Wang Zi'an came to this place. He looked at the mansions on the left and right with some curiosity.
Each one has cornices and brackets, glazed bricks and green tiles, and the entrance is strictly guarded.
Outside many houses, halberds were lined up and guards stood.
In comparison, Li Shimin, a wealthy businessman, seemed a bit ordinary here.
There was a sleepy old man at the door. There was a clanging sound in the concierge next to him. Through the window lattice, he could see an old woman of similar age inside, who seemed to be the old man's wife.
Seeing Wang Zi'an's carriage and horses approaching, he happily rushed into the concierge to greet them.
"But my uncle is here? My old slave Huang Jiuweng has seen my uncle——"
The prince jumped off the horse happily, threw the reins to him, and asked casually.
"Have you seen me before?"
"No, the old man is not that lucky. But in the whole city of Chang'an, who doesn't know that my uncle's talents are just like the immortals from heaven descending to earth - your appearance is a walking sign..."
When Wang Zian heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy.
"What you said is true - well, you are an honest person..."
Wang Zi'an laughed, took out a few gold leaves from his arms and threw them over.
"As a reward to you, even if I treat you to a drink -"
In this era, although gold and silver are not currencies, they are still precious metals and can be used as money.
Therefore, during this period, Wang Zian had someone create a part of the gold leaf.
Mainly for convenience.
What does it look like to carry a sack of copper coins when you go out? It's not cool enough.
I also brought some with me today, mainly to deal with my sister-in-law and brothers-in-law. Who knows how many children Lao Li brought here.
"Thank you for the reward——"
Huang Jiuweng did not refuse and happily stuffed the gold leaf into his arms.
Sure enough, he is worthy of being the gatekeeper for the emperor, but his eyes are different. Ordinary people, even if they accept such a reward, even if they are pretending, they can't pretend to be so calm and unfazed.
He is a man who has seen the world.
Wang Zi'an was slightly surprised when he saw an old woman in the concierge, wiping her hands and going out to greet her.
Then he smiled and asked Xue Rengui to give him a small bag of wedding candies.
When a new son-in-law comes to visit for the first time, who wouldn’t bring a few bags of wedding candies?
This was something he had someone cook some time ago.
Due to the amount of raw materials, not much can be cooked, but it is enough to eat by yourself when visiting relatives and friends.
However, this thing is rare for only half a year. Once next year, the sugar cane that I and Li Shimin have planted on the large wasteland in the south has a good harvest, the new brown sugar and white sugar will flow into Chang'an like running water. , and then radiate in all directions.
The new uncle came to the door and the door was open.
The servants who had been preparing early in the morning came out to welcome him.
Everyone was smiling and calling me uncle.
After living two lifetimes, this was the first time he experienced this. Wang Zian found it quite interesting.
Without Wang Zi'an's instructions, Xue Rengui took out the wedding candies very consciously and walked away. This elicited another roar of thanks from the crowd.
Before anyone could reach the front yard, they could already see Li Shimin leading Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Tang Jian and Li Junxian out to greet them.
"I have met my father-in-law——"
It’s the first time I visit my father-in-law’s house. I can’t call everyone old Li anymore.
Li Shimin couldn't help but feel elated when he saw how understanding this kid was, and he helped him up with a smile. Then he glanced at the carriage full of gifts pulled behind him, and he suddenly felt more satisfied.
There's nothing I can do, the New Year is approaching, and I'm a bit short on money, so I'm going to point this piece of shit to give myself something good.
That's what happened, but it can't be said like that.
Li Shimin acted like his father-in-law, with a look of anger on his face.
"Zi'an, you're here now, what else do you bring? When you come to my place, isn't it just like you're at home? You said, this is a stranger—"
When Wang Zi'an heard this, he immediately became happy. Damn, you are not the same as when you asked me for a betrothal gift. He glanced at Li Shimin with a half-smile.
"Ah, this - it's my son-in-law's fault, it's my lack of thinking. So what, how about I ask Rengui to send him back first..."
As Wang Zi'an spoke, he made a gesture to greet Xue Rengui.
Li Shimin was shocked on the spot.
This piece of shit, this is intentional, I'm just trying to be polite to you.
"Ahem - forget it, I've already given it away, how much trouble does it have to go back and forth? It's just a joke, I don't know, I thought my old Li family disliked your merciless gift..."
Having said this, Li Shimin angrily gave instructions to the maids and servants who were standing and watching from a distance.
"Why are you still standing there in a daze? Why don't you hurry up and take off the gift from your uncle..."
If he doesn't pull it out, this bitch might dare to pull Jie Li back, then he's going to be a loser.
Watching this pair of sons-in-law coming and going, they had a great time playing in the yard.
Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Tang Jian and Li Junxian could not help but twitch the corners of their mouths.
It’s really a long time to see you.
Fortunately, this is here. If other ministers in the court saw this, they would be shocked.
The politeness is over here.
Several people following Li Shimin quickly came over to greet him.
"I met my uncle——"
Wang Zi'an quickly returned the favor with a smile. Others were fine. Tang Jian, this little lucky star, hadn't been seen for a long time. He enthusiastically stepped forward and held Tang Jian's big hand.
"Old Tang, it's been so long -"
As he said that, he didn't forget to reach out and pat Li Junxian on the shoulder.
"And you, Xiao Li, don't forget to go find me for a drink with Old Tang later..."
You must have a good drink.
These two are basically five-star little lucky stars. Maybe they can use some skills or something.
Looking at Wang Zi'an's enthusiastic attitude, Tang Jian was almost moved to tears, and Li Junxian couldn't help but feel warm in his heart.
This Marquis of Chang'an is such a charming person!
To be so enthusiastic, so kind, so nostalgic, and so considerate towards a "servant" like myself——
move!
Deliverable!
Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji were speechless.
Why?
With the same management status, why should we treat them differently——
"Knowing that you are coming over today, I specially invited two noble people to come and accompany you. Guess who -"
Li Shimin took Wang Zi'an and Xue Rengui inside and said with a smile.
Guess whether I can guess who it is.
Wang Zi'an was a little speechless. He was so old, but he still played such a childish game.
However, there was no need to guess, because as soon as they entered the front yard, Li Xiaogong and Du Ruhui greeted them from the living room with smiles on their faces.
The two of them were really smiling.
Especially when they saw Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Li Junxian and others following behind, playing the role of steward of the Li family honestly, the smiles on their faces were unbearable.
This is the difference.
Here, the two of us are the king and servants, and they are the servants and stewards.
Tsk tsk——
After saying a few polite words, several people entered the living room and sat down respectively.
Wang Zi'an, Li Xiaogong and Du Ruhui took the first place as distinguished guests. Changsun Wuji took the honor of relatives and took the second place. As for Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and Li Jun who were specially allowed to stay with the guests. Xian was waiting on him with his head down.
Tea was served, a cup of boiled water for each person.
Everyone was speechless for a while.
Really good, worthy of being a son-in-law, at least this stinginess is quite consistent!
A few people had just chatted for a while when Empress Changsun walked in with little Sizi and a group of unnamed children.
"Brother Zian——"
When Xiao Sizi saw Wang Zi'an, she rushed towards him happily.
Wang Zi'an walked up to her with a smile, picked up little Sizi, and scratched her little nose with a doting look on her face.
"Yes, yes, I have grown again. In a few years, I will grow into a big girl..."
This girl was not only pretty, but also very well-behaved and sensible. Wang Zi'an fell in love with her just looking at her.
If only I could have such a well-behaved daughter!
"I'm a big girl now, what A Niang said——"
Listening to the little Sizi's milky voice and sweet words, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but laugh.
"Yes, yes, yes, little Sizi is a big girl——"
With that said, he gently put Xiao Sizi down. He turned around to greet Empress Changsun, but Empress Changsun smiled and stretched out her hand to pull her up.
"No need to be polite. When Zian arrives here, he's at home. You're welcome—"
As he spoke, he looked back at the children who were still looking at Wang Zi'an curiously.
"I haven't met your brother-in-law yet—"
Suddenly a group of little guys gathered around, shouting from brother-in-law and brother-in-law.
Wang Zi'an quickly signaled Xue Rengui to get the gift.
Hand out a bag of candy to each person.
A few little guys unwrapped the candies and looked at the candies wrapped in colorful paper. They couldn't help but look around curiously, a little confused as to what they were holding.
Not to mention children like them, even Li Shimin, Empress Changsun, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling and others looked strange. This was the first time they had seen such a thing.
Seeing a little guy not even peeling off the candy wrapper, he just wanted to stuff the candy into his mouth.
Wang Zi'an quickly stepped forward and snatched it away.
I was so surprised that I made the little guy cry.
"This kind of candy is different from the wheat candy outside. You need to peel off the outer wrapping paper."
As he said that, he peeled one open for him in demonstration and handed it to his mouth.
This little guy tentatively bit it into his mouth, and his eyes lit up for just a moment.
Then--
Bang, bang, bang...
Eat with joy.
Wang Zi’an:……
Okay, you can eat it this way!
When the other little guys saw how enthusiastically this guy was eating, they quickly opened it and stuffed it into their own little mouths.
then--
Bang, bang, bang...
The sweetness made several adults want to snap.
As soon as Xiao Sizi took the first piece of candy, his eyes lit up. He held up the candy very sensibly and dispersed one by one.
"Aye, grandma, uncle, and a few uncles and uncles, you guys should try it too, it's so sweet -"
Although I really want to stuff the candy in my hand into my mouth, how can a few people have the nerve to snatch candy from a child?
So naughty.
Xue Rengui was already very discerning and handed out candies one by one to each person.
Several adults then reservedly picked up a piece, peeled off the candy wrapper, and stuffed it into their mouths calmly.
As soon as the candy was in my mouth, my eyes immediately lit up.
It is sweeter than the maltose outside and more delicate than the white sugar and brown sugar eaten at Wang Zi'an's house. The key is that it tastes better.
"Isn't this candy? Why does it still taste like candy when I eat it?"
Li Shimin said something in surprise.
"Does yours taste like pear? Mine tastes a bit like pear..."
Queen Changsun couldn't help but speak.
The words of the two people seemed to have caused a group reaction.
"This one seems to be orange flavored..."
"I think this smells like ginger..."
"What I am..."
"..."
Seeing that Li Shimin, Li Xiaogong, Du Ruhui and other senior men were also eating with gusto, with strange expressions on their faces, Wang Zian didn't know what to say.
How pitiful——
A candy is so strange.
You know, in our future generations, this stuff will at most be given to the elderly, children and women who like desserts. Adult men are generally too lazy to eat this.
"The Marquis of Chang'an is really extraordinary. These candies are rare treasures - I don't know where you got them from. If possible, I would like to buy some..."
Seeing Wang Zi'an, including Empress Changsun, they all looked at him strangely.
Li Xiaogong couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed. He coughed dryly and stroked his beard.
"I have nothing better to do than these delicious things. I know these things may be expensive, but it doesn't matter. Money is not an issue..."
Although Changsun Wuji didn't speak, his ears were perked up.
He doesn't want to eat it himself, but his family has a big business.
As soon as he took the candy into his mouth, he knew that it was more than a hundred times better than the so-called desserts sold outside. If it can be sold to outsiders, the business will definitely be booming and you will make a lot of money.
"It's just some candies. I made them myself. They're not worth much—"
Having said this, Wang Zi'an smiled.
"However, I don't have much here. If the prince wants to eat, I will send someone to send you some later. But if you want more, you can only wait until after the new year. After the new year, the raw materials will be in place. After my father-in-law and I put the sugar factory into production, the prince can have as much as he wants..."
The amount of information is a bit large.
Li Xiaogong, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Tang Jian and others looked at the couple thoughtfully.
Is Your Majesty secretly doing something big behind our backs again?
Changsun Wuji was very worried in his heart.
He knew about this candy. At first he wanted to know how to make it, but later he almost fell out with Wang Zi'an over the salt purification process, so he was delayed. Unexpectedly, the father-in-law and his son-in-law did it themselves!
Just when he was complaining in his heart, Tang Jian's eyes suddenly lit up and he slapped his thigh suddenly.
"I remembered-"
At this point, I realized that I was a little rude.
He smiled awkwardly, then looked at Li Shimin and Wang Zi'an with bright eyes.
"My boss asked me to acquire the barren hills and mountains in the south some time ago. Is this just for this?"
Li Shimin smiled and nodded.
When Tang Jian said this, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui also remembered that something like this seemed to have happened some time ago. However, because they were acquiring uncultivated barren hills, they didn't pay much attention to it. Unexpectedly, it was for this!
"My uncle is the God of Wealth in this world. He is really good at making money. You have such skills. It would be such a waste not to work in the Ministry of Civil Affairs..."
Tang Jian couldn't help but sigh repeatedly.
He was really convinced.
I pity my dignified minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He is so poor that he loses his pants every day. He demolishes the east wall to repair the west wall. As a result, he ends up here, doing whatever he wants to make money.
It may look like waste to you, but once it’s passed around in someone else’s hands, it becomes a treasure!
When Wang Zian heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy.
"Old Tang, if the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People's Republic of China heard what you said, he would laugh out loud..."
Tang Jian:......
My big teeth are fine and won’t fall out at all!
Li Shimin and others could not help but be speechless for a while.
This piece of shit is just lazy for a lot of reasons!
Really unworthy of a son——
Wang Zi'an really didn't want to continue this topic, so he glanced at the little guys who were still surrounding him, reached out and touched little Sizi's little head, and said cheerfully.
"By the way, I also prepared some fun gadgets for you -"
With that said, he stood up and walked to the gifts placed at the door of the living room and pulled out a large box.
Place it in the center of the living room, snap it open, and raise your hand to open it.
Then, he casually handed a kaleidoscope to Xiao Sizi, then picked up a telescope and stuffed it into the hands of the little guy who almost stuffed the candy wrappers into his mouth just now.
"come and see--"
The chubby little guy next to him looks tough. He eats sweets quickly and plays with toys quickly.
Without saying a word, he immediately imitated Wang Zi'an and raised his eyes.
Then, I burst into tears——
That voice was like breaking through clouds and cracking rocks. The most important thing is that this unlucky child was right next to Wang Zi'an. Before Wang Zi'an could stand up, this voice was just like howling in Wang Zi'an's ear. It seemed like it was so shocking that Prince An almost had his earwax coming out.
"Ah, there are monsters——"
