At the end of the Shen Dynasty, Chang'an City, Chongrenfang, and the Duke's Mansion of the State of E
According to the original history, Yuchi Gong should have served as the governor of Tongzhou at this time, but because of Qin Ming's "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Li Yuan ran away from home.
This indirectly changed the direction of history. With a gentle slap of his little butterfly, it gradually caused its own storm in the Tang Dynasty.
Out of caution, Li Er recalled Tongzhou governor Wei Chigong back to Chang'an City and re-awarded the post of General Youwuwei.
When Li Yuan returned to the palace after the year, Li Er did not let Yuchi Gong leave the capital again. Instead, he gave him the title of Duke of E five years in advance and allowed him to stay in Chang'an City.
At this time, Wei Chi Jingde, the Duke of E, who had just returned from Lantian, hurried to an attic in the backyard.
When the maid standing outside the attic saw Duke E coming, she hurriedly saluted and said hello.
Yuchi Gong, however, quickly waved his hand and whispered:
"Don't make any noise. Is the lady upstairs?"
When the maid heard this, she quickly covered her mouth and nodded obediently.
Yuchi Gong nodded slightly when he heard this, and then walked into the attic quietly.
Who would have thought that a rough guy with a rough appearance could have such a sneaky side.
On the second floor of the attic, a young woman was sitting at her desk.
The green-white jade hands held a book and were studying it carefully.
The girl has a wooden hairpin on her head, a beautiful upturned bun, and a plain dress. She is a lady at first glance.
As the girl turned the pages, the front of the book was revealed from time to time, with several large Chinese characters of "The Romance of the West Chamber" clearly written on it.
I don't know whether it was the girl who was too absorbed in reading, or whether Yuchi Gong's footsteps were too light. Even if Yuchi Gong entered the room, the girl didn't notice.
It wasn't until a while later that the girl, perhaps tired from reading, stretched out, and then the girl's delicate face was revealed.
Yuchi Gong watched the girl put down the book and then coughed quietly.
When the girl heard the noise, she turned around and saw Yu Chigong sitting on a low stool.
The low stool is a must-have item for girls to use when visiting the garden, so it is smaller than the ordinary low stool.
At this time, Yu Chigong, a strong man over 1.8 meters tall, was sitting on top, looking particularly aggrieved.
No one would have thought that the black-faced man who usually refused to accept anyone in the court except Li Er would have such a cute and funny side.
A clear voice like an oriole sounded in the room.
"Dad, why didn't Bailing call me when you came?"
This voice came from the girl. The girl was fourteen years old and was Yuchi Gong's only daughter, Yuchi Wanning.
When Yuchi Gong heard his daughter's words, he scratched his head and said:
"Hey, isn't dad afraid of disturbing your study?"
After hearing this, Yuchi Wanning stood up, pulled Yuchi Gong up, and then pretended to be angry and said:
"Dad, your daughter will be angry if you do this next time. There is no reason for a child to make her father wait. Aren't you making your daughter unfilial?"
Yuchi Gong grinned when he heard this and said:
"Dad, if you know about it, you will definitely ask Bailing to report it next time, right?"
Yuchi Wanning took Yuchi Gong's arm and asked:
"Dad, what are you doing here today?"
After hearing this, Yuchi Gong remembered the purpose of this trip.
He frowned and carefully recalled Qin Ming's words, while telling his daughter what happened in the afternoon.
"Daughter, our family is smart. Do you think our family can do this business?"
After Yuchi Wanning listened to his father's story, he was a little dazed. After a while, he said softly:
"Dad, this business is indeed good. Although it is only a 10% share, if it is true as dad said, the coal stove can really remove the poisonous carbon gas, and it is so resistant to burning."
"It will definitely sell well in Chang'an City in the future. Not only Chang'an City, but even merchants from Luoyang will come to Chang'an to purchase."
"And this business can not only make money, but also build connections with other generals. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Yuchi Gong heard this and asked hurriedly:
"Does that mean this business can make money?"
Yuchi Wanning patiently explained:
"Dad, this is more than just making money. Once this business is done, it may be faster than robbing money."
Yuchi Gong was in a good mood after hearing this and said with a smile:
"Okay, since you have said so, daughter, my father will take the money to sign a contract with your Uncle Cheng tomorrow."
Yuchi Wanning looked at Yuchi Gong's happy look, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"By the way, Dad, the Qin Ming you just mentioned is the same Qin Ming who wrote "The Story of Ai Lian"?"
At this time, Yuchi Gong was still immersed in the excitement of getting rich soon, and completely ignored his daughter's eyes full of expectation and reverence.
"I don't know if that boy wrote "The Story of Ai Lian", but that boy did write a very good article called "The Three Character Classic"."
Yuchi Wanning said excitedly after hearing this:
"Can daddy tell his daughter about the contents of the Three Character Classic?"
After hearing this, Yuchi Gong thought for a while and said:
"It seems to be something. In the beginning, human beings are inherently kind... I really can't remember the rest."
Upon hearing this, the anticipation in Yuchi Wanning's eyes instantly turned into regret.
"Dad, when you go to Ximeng Tower tomorrow, can you take your daughter with you?"
When Yuchi Gong heard this, his daughter looked a little confused.
You must know that his daughter is famous for never leaving the door.
This sudden statement that he wanted to follow him out to Ximeng Tower made him a little confused.
Then he thought about the money contract tomorrow, so he subconsciously thought that his daughter was worried that she would be deceived by others.
Thinking of this, Yuchi smiled and stroked his daughter's long hair and said:
"Wan Ning, don't worry, just stay at home. Dad can go alone tomorrow. Those old boys don't dare to fool my father."
When Yu Chi Wan Ning heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched, then he pulled Yu Chi Gong's sleeve and said:
"Dad, please take your daughter there. My daughter heard that Ximenglou recently told a new story, which is very good. Can you take your daughter to see it? Okay?"
Yuchi Gong thought for a while and finally said:
"Well, dad will open a private room for you when the time comes. Please stay in there and don't run around, you know?"
Yuchi Wanning said happily after hearing this:
"Thank you dad, dad is the best."
After listening to his daughter's analysis, Yuchi Gong felt much more at ease as his daughter would follow him tomorrow.
After chatting with Yuchi Wanning for a few more words, Yuchi Gong left the attic.
Bai Ling saw Duke E Guo off and walked to Yuchi Wan Ning's side and said timidly:
"Miss, it was Alang who didn't let the slave report."
Yuchi Wanning hummed, and then said to the maid Bai Ling:
"Bailing, please go back to your room later and pack up the men's clothing we have in Tongzhou. Tomorrow we will go shopping in Chang'an City with my father."
Bai Ling's eyes lit up when he heard this.
She was almost bored to death staying at the house these days. When she heard that she could go out to play tomorrow, she almost jumped up with joy.
"Miss, don't worry, I'll take care of you right away, hehe."
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