Li Yue held her husband's hand and asked, "Do you need to prepare anything?"
"We don't need to prepare much ourselves. I will write a letter to ask Gao Chang to improve his strength."
Li Yue covered her mouth and chuckled, "Are you afraid that your father will become anxious and lead troops to attack Gaochang?"
Zhang Yang held her hand, "Unless he hands over the Lishan Palace to me."
"Well, what if the father wants the husband to swear loyalty?"
"It's hard to answer your question. I won't be loyal to your father alone. If you really want me to be loyal, I have to first see how he wants to be an emperor and what he wants to change the world into. .”
There were many pedestrians on Zhuque Street, and the two of them walked into the alleyway going home.
Li Yue whispered: "From before to now, my husband has never changed."
"How come I haven't changed?" Zhang Yang raised his head and said, "Don't you think I'm richer and more powerful?"
"My clothes are indeed better than before, unlike those days when I was wearing rags." Li Yue raised her head and looked again, "My husband has more stubble on his chin."
After speaking, Zhang Yang picked up her hand and rubbed his chin, "How does it feel?"
Li Yue froze on the spot, feeling the stubble on his hands, and his face suddenly turned red.
Zhang Yang walked into the house and saw that his wife did not come in. He looked back and said, "Why are you still standing there? Go home, it's time to eat, aren't you hungry?"
Li Yue, who was still stunned on the spot, had flushed cheeks, her head had long been overwhelmed by her husband's sudden move, and now she had no idea what she was going to do.
Li Yue hid her hands behind her back in panic, looked left and right before walking home.
Li Yue washed her face with cold water and stroked her cheek. Why was this happening just now? Why is there such a reaction.
When the food was served, Zhang Yang served her a bowl of wheat rice, "This is the newly harvested wheat in the village. Eat it while it's hot."
Li Yue picked up the bowl and put the rice in her mouth. She unconsciously looked up at the stubble on her husband's chin. This was the first time she had touched her husband's stubble. It was very prickly. She didn't know why she wanted to touch it again.
Will your husband be angry if you do this?
After finishing the wheat rice in the bowl, Li Yue returned to her room, locked the door, and shook her head vigorously to get rid of those thoughts.
"Prince Hejian said before that he didn't give any gifts when we got married, but that he would make up for it after we have children."
"Yes, I understand." Li Yue nodded slightly, her face even redder now.
"You have to remember, I'm afraid that old bastard will default on his debt." Zhang Yang warned.
"I will remember it." Li Yue picked up the clean clothes in her room, opened her door and saw her husband concentrating on polishing some iron materials.
I don’t know what I feel guilty about, they are obviously a couple.
In the past, when we were together, we would not be so panicked. Li Yue carried her clothes to the bathroom and closed the door. Is this what her mother said about the difference between men and women? The older I get, the more I understand this.
Zhang Yang was polishing an iron nail. It was not a big deal to sharpen the iron nail, but it was difficult to make a flat surface on it.
The nails are like pins, and they can fix things, but it is very troublesome to remove them. It is a pity that they cannot be reused after being used once.
We still need to find ways to overcome this difficulty.
Put these nails into a small box. There will be a box full of nails, which is enough for your home.
Li Yue put on loose pajamas and walked out with wet hair, ready with pen and ink and a bowl of tea.
"Husband, are you still writing The West Chamber today?"
"Write."
"Then I'll help you sharpen your ink."
"good."
Li Yue sat aside and said puzzledly: "There is good ink in the village, but my husband doesn't let people in the village use it, and I don't use it either."
Zhang Yang picked up the pen and said, "The ink made from petroleum ash smells very bad."
Li Yue nodded, "It has a choking smell."
"Yes, the smell emitted by this ink is not good for people. It will inevitably have an impact if used for a long time. I ask people who usually print to cover their mouths and noses when working. It is also for safety reasons. When the ink of the petroleum ash ink dries, Only after this volatile smell disappears can it be used for viewing.”
"So that's it." Li Yue nodded heavily, "Will you get sick if you smell it for a long time?"
"It won't cause you to get sick immediately. If you have a grudge against someone, let him use this ink. If he uses it for a long time, his lifespan will be shortened in a short time. This is much more effective than poison. It kills people invisible. In their eyes In my inherent knowledge, I can’t even find out the cause.”
Li Yue whispered: "Why? Poisonous?"
Zhang Yang explained patiently, "Because it contains heavy metals, it doesn't matter if the amount is not large. It will be excreted with the body. As long as it is stopped for a period of time, there will be no major problems. But if it is used for a long time, it will kill people."
"Let me give you another analogy." Zhang Yang thought for a while, "For example, there are some naturally hot stones. If you encounter such stones, you must stay away from them as soon as possible. These stones contain radiation to some extent, and some people will This is considered a treasure, but this kind of thing will slowly shorten your lifespan and make you lose your vitality step by step."
Seeing that Li Yue still didn't understand, Zhang Yang stroked her long hair, "If it's difficult to understand this, just try to remember it. Stay away from things with pungent smells and objects with constant temperature."
"So, is this why my husband stopped printing and rebuilt the workshop?"
Zhang Yang nodded, "I thought of a way to prevent people from coming into contact with this kind of ink, which is to put it in a roller, use it repeatedly, and then dry it in one go. In this way, you don't need to come into direct contact with the ink, you just need to pour it into the roller. , used repeatedly, which saves money and is safe.”
"Yes, I understand." Li Yue said seriously, "If there are people who are regarded as a thorn in my husband's side in the future, let them use this ink."
"I think there are many ways to kill a person and ensure that he dies quietly."
"Can you tell me?" Li Yue held Zhang Yang's arm and shook it.
"Just be responsible and act innocent and cute, and I'll do the unscrupulous things like killing people and destroying families."
Seeing that Li Yue still looked worried, Zhang Yang continued, "Don't worry, there are not many people in the world who can be considered a thorn in your husband's side."
"What about father?" Li Yue asked in a low voice.
This time her voice was very soft, whispering in her ear.
Zhang Yang said melancholy: "The world still needs your father to control it. Making a fortune cannot be achieved without peace in the world. In a certain sense, your father's and mine interests complement each other. His country will become more stable and stable. It’s in our best interest.”
"And..." Zhang Yang paused, "And there are many loopholes in your father's policies that I can exploit. You said that if your father comes back to his senses one day and finds that we have exploited many loopholes, your father will What should I do if I want to liquidate?”
"Then improve my father's strategy, put forward suggestions for my father to correct the loopholes, and give me a more complete strategy and a national policy that is more beneficial to the country. In this way, my father will not only not liquidate us, but also thank us."
Li Yue seemed to give this answer quickly without much thought.
"Ah, very good."
"whee."
Zhang Yang nodded and said: "As long as we are not afraid of heaven and earth, and are not afraid of your father, our road to wealth is not far away."
The Romance of the West Chamber was changed to a kind of Shaoxing opera for later generations, performed on the stage in the form of opera. I used to watch this kind of opera with my parents all the time, and now that I think about it, I have benefited a lot from it.
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Zhang Yang continued to write the story, writing that Cui Yingying, with the help of the maid matchmaker, went to the West Wing to visit Zhang Sheng overnight, but Mrs. Cui discovered this.
Early the next morning, Li Yue took out the story he wrote last night and reorganized it.
This morning my daughter-in-law actually took the initiative to make breakfast. In the past, she would not get up until breakfast was ready.
There was no bacon at home, so Zhang Yang fried a few more poached eggs. Seeing that there was still a lot of porridge in the pot, she had burned too much after all.
"There's still a lot of porridge. Let's ask the two aunts to come over and eat too."
Li Yue looked at the story and nodded, "As I said, the aunts said they would come and eat after sorting out the papers."
The two aunts have always taken care of life. They are maids and servants of Li Yue after they come out of the palace. Although the daughter-in-law treats them as relatives, the concept of master and servant in their hearts still refuses to eat with the master's family.
"This Mrs. Cui is so hateful." Li Yue said while looking at the story.
"You've read it several times." Zhang Yang put a poached egg on top of the porridge and handed it to her.
"It's not easy for Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying." Li Yue took a big mouthful of porridge angrily.
"Bring some wheat from home to the prince and queen. This is new wheat harvested in our own village. It is best for making wheat rice."
Seeing that she was still immersed in the story, Zhang Yang explained: "The first time Yingying and Zhang Shengxuan sang and answered each other's songs, and they secretly fell in love. Later, Zhang Sheng used the piano to explore Yingying's love, which made Yingying fall in love. Inverted. Moreover, the marriage was blocked by the matchmaker before it was completed, and Mrs. Cui beat the couple. So far, she has experienced a lot of setbacks. "
"They will be together, my husband said so." Li Yue was a little angry.
Sure enough, this kind of love story is the most damaging to girls.
Nowadays, there are many books circulating in the Central Plains, but there are few love stories that can be deeply rooted in people's hearts. This shows that the Tang Dynasty is a bit poor in stories. Most of them are stories passed down orally, while stories written in books can be passed down and read. It's even rarer.
After eating, Zhang Yang walked out of the house carrying a pole with two big bags of wheat hanging on both ends.
Before leaving, Li Yue shouted to the two aunts: "The porridge in the pot is still hot. It will get cold when the fire is out. Go and eat."
The two aunts smiled and nodded.
The couple walked on Zhuque Street, all the way to Zhuque Gate, without being stopped by the guards guarding the door. These two were the princess and the consort who the Queen took the most care of.
Seeing Zhang Yang carrying a pole, the guard stepped forward and asked, "May I ask my consort, are you going to enter the palace?"
"Yes." Zhang Yang nodded and continued to the Zhuque Gate.
"Wait a minute, wait a minute." The guard smiled, "Consort, Your Highness, I'm afraid this pole won't be easy for you to enter the palace."
"Why is it so unsightly? Do you think I look like an old country man?" Zhang Yang asked in confusion.
"No, there is absolutely no such meaning in a humble position." The guard felt like crying. He held it in for a while and then said, "The whole pole can easily become a murder weapon. It is not easy to enter the palace. I'm sorry."
Li Yue said displeased: "Is there such a rule in the palace?"
"Please forgive me, the consort and the princess, not even a stick can be brought into the palace."
"Are there no sticks in the palace?" Li Yue asked again.
"It's natural that nothing will happen in the palace, but it won't work if you bring it into the palace from outside."
"What nonsense are you talking about! If you dare not let my royal sister-in-law in, I will break your legs!"
The guard had no choice but to stand aside, feeling even more aggrieved by Li Tai's shout.
"His Royal Highness, King Wei, has just come to court?"
"It is also."
Zhang Yang put down the pole and said, "It's not easy for others, so don't be embarrassed."
The guard felt relieved and said, "Why don't you humble yourself and help the consort carry it in?"
Zhang Yang nodded and said, "That's fine."
The rules in the palace must be strictly followed. It's okay for you, Li Tai, to be domineering and domineering. People don't dare to hold you accountable as the King of Wei. But these officers and soldiers may lose their jobs. There are seniors and juniors, so it's not easy.
"I will go to the village and continue to keep an eye on the fortifications. I will come to the village to play when I have time." Li Tai left these words and left with wild steps.
Let this guard carry two bags of wheat. He holds one bag on his shoulder with one hand and puts the bag of wheat under his arm with the other hand.
The way he walked was very weird. After taking a few steps, Zhang Yang turned around and asked, "Can you carry it?"
"You can carry it." The other party replied through gritted teeth.
Seeing that his legs were trembling, Zhang Yang stopped and took a bag of wheat from his shoulder, "Let me get you a bag."
The guard finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Actually, I had a relationship with the consort in the East Palace."
"Really?" Zhang Yang recalled.
He lifted the wheat on his shoulders and said, "My dear, Li Daoyan, Prince Guanli and Su Dingfang met the consort together."
"So that's it." Zhang Yang recalled, "Are you familiar with Su Dingfang?"
"I can't compare with General Su Dingfang. He was brave and good at fighting when he was young. Two years ago, he followed General Li Jing to conquer the Turks in the north. I just took advantage of my father's military exploits to get an errand to guard the imperial city. General Yuchi said that I should sharpen my skills first. There will be an opportunity for me to gain military merit in a few years."
"Your father is the clan general Li Shentong. King Hejian County has talked about you. No wonder I think you are so kind. If you can't survive here in the future, just follow me."
Li Daoyan smiled and did not agree.
Guarding the Imperial City was a job that many people couldn't get even if they fought hard. Most of the people who could do this job were Li Shimin's connections.
Arriving in front of the Ganlu Hall, Li Daoyan saluted and said, "I will go back after my humble duty."
Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard, and I would like to thank you, Prince Consort, for your understanding. If we leave now, we will be guilty of being absent without permission." After that, he ran away.
"Sister Royal!"
Before entering the palace, she heard Li Lizhi's excited shouts. She ran all the way and threw herself into Li Yue's arms.
Li Yue looked at her dotingly, "I brought some newly harvested wheat to my mother to make wheat rice for my brothers and sisters."
"Hurry up and enter the palace. You and your wife have said that there is no shortage of things in the palace." Empress Changsun said with a smile.
Her complexion has deteriorated a bit, and being able to walk now shows that the queen is recovering well.
