Concubine Li's statement basically settled the matter of soap. Next, Gao Pragmatic and Zhu Yijun, led by Concubine Li, went to visit the queen.
There was nothing to express when meeting the Queen. After all, the Queen was still ill. Even Gao Pragmatic, a medically blind man, could see that she looked poor and her spirit was even more depressed. But she still managed to encourage Gao Jingshi, praising her knowledge and magnanimity, and then Gao Jingshi showed her the magical effects of soap based on Concubine Li's recommendation.
The queen was very happy to see her, but as soon as the excitement wore off, her spirit became more and more depressed, and she felt like she might fall asleep at any time. Gao Pragmatic didn't dare to disturb her, and even the introduction to the soap was much simpler. Concubine Li was a person who saw opportunities and quickly left with the two little guys.
After leaving the villa where the queen lived, Concubine Li called Feng Bao to her and asked him where the emperor was now. Feng Bao replied that he should just return to the harem from Wenhua Hall to prepare for a meal - of course, Wenhua Hall can also eat, but it is Long Qing's habit to go back to the harem to eat, and there is no need to explain the reason.
Concubine Li thought for a moment and asked Gao Pragmatic to go back to the house first. She would tell the emperor about the soap.
Gao Jingshi originally thought he would have to eat in the palace again today, but he didn't expect to be sent back. He secretly made up his mind: It's just a simple meal, is he so stingy?
Of course, in fact, he knew that the reason was definitely not this. It was probably because Concubine Li planned to mention this matter to the emperor in private. She might have something to say to Zhu Yijun alone. Otherwise, why would she separate herself so obviously?
But it didn't matter, anyway, Gao Pragmatic felt that he had a lot of things at hand, and it was really a wish to not have to accompany him as a helper in the palace, so he said goodbye in a polite manner and left.
When leaving, Zhu Yijun hesitated to speak. Gao pragmatic guessed that he was probably addicted to playing bubbles and wanted to have some fun by himself after his mother and concubine left.
The considerate Gao Shidu didn't wait for Zhu Yijun to say it clearly. When he left, he specifically greeted Chen Ju and left the two tubes of soapy water to Zhu Yijun. As for the bubble wand, of course he also left it with him.
As soon as they left the palace gate, Gao Mo and others who had been waiting at the door drove over with a carriage. Even though Gao Mo had been promoted and became the captain of the servant escort team, he did not leave the matter of driving Gao Pingshi to the newcomer. After all, although the capital is not as good as outside the city, the public security and so on are still relatively secure, but as the saying goes, one learns from every experience, and now Gao Mo pays much more attention to the safety of his eldest son than before.
Now when Gao Mo travels in a practical way, not only is Gao Mo driving the car himself, but there are also two riders guarding the carriage. These two people were both transferred from Bailixia. One was 29 years old, named Xue Shan, and the other was 27 years old, named Xue Shui. The two of them are brothers. Gao Pragmatic estimates that their names probably mean the benevolent one enjoys mountains and the wise one enjoys water.
These two people were the elites of Bailixia who were personally selected by Cao Gan. It was said that their riding and martial arts skills were the best, but Gao Pragmatic did not understand martial arts and had not passed any assessments. However, on the way back to Beijing, Liu Wei mentioned to him that "these two people are pretty good". In terms of martial arts, Gao Pragmatic was still willing to believe in Liu Wei's "professionalism", so he usually accompanied him as a guard Just leave it to them both.
After getting on the carriage, Gao Pragmatic asked Gao Mo, who was driving slowly and slowly: "How is Wei Ximin's purchase of a store in the capital doing now?"
"Oh, I was about to report this matter to the young master." Gao Mo replied outside: "Manager Wei actually came to the house yesterday afternoon and wanted to report the progress of the errand, but he happened to miss the young master when he came home. Manager Wei seemed to be very busy, so he told the villain about the situation first and asked the villain to convey it on his behalf. After he finished speaking, he left in a hurry."
Gao pragmatic said "hmm" and said: "Then you can tell it for him."
"Hey, good young master." Gao Mo said: "Manager Wei said that he and a few of his men went all over the capital and found that the stores in the capital were generally easy to rent but not good to buy. The prices for renting are pretty good. It's suitable, especially if you can rent it with a long-term mortgage, the rent is quite cost-effective; but it is very expensive to buy, especially in the past few years, although there have been police at the border from time to time, it has rarely happened like when I approached the capital. The house in the capital Prices are all increasing, and these stores are increasing even more. Most shop owners are not willing to sell their shops. Even if there are negotiable options, the prices have been increased by 20 to 30%. Manager Wei feels that it is not cost-effective, so he wants to ask the young master to give a clear explanation. Should I insist on buying it, or should I just rent it?”
Gao pragmatic frowned slightly and said, "What does he mean by renting?"
"Guanshi Wei really means that." Gao Mo replied outside.
Gao Pragmatic didn't hesitate and said directly: "Just do what he wants. Let's set the time for three years. We can pay the rent in one lump sum, or we can pay it once a year or half a year. You send someone to tell him , just let him figure it out."
Gao Mo replied: "Okay, I will return home later and I will send someone to inform Manager Wei."
Gao pragmatic asked again: "Is there any movement over General Liu?"
"General Liu sent someone here once and said he wanted to treat the eldest young master to a meal." Gao Mo replied.
"Did you say anything else?"
"That's not true." Gao Mo replied, and suddenly seemed to remember something, and said: "But it seems that what I mean, General Liu's matter seems to be finished soon?"
"Haha." Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "His things are easy to handle, especially in this situation. No one will make trouble with my third uncle because of his matter. Besides, I have created momentum for him. In this way, it would be a bit unwise for others to jump out and make irresponsible remarks - few of the officials in the capital have a deep friendship with Duke Wei, so how dare they come out to take grain from someone else's fire?"
After hearing this, Gao Mo asked: "Does the young master want to go to the meeting? If the young master is willing to go, I will send someone to inform General Liu later, so that they can make preparations in the afternoon."
This means that if Gao pragmatically goes there, he is just going to catch a dinner party.
Gao pragmatic thought for a while and said: "Okay, you can send someone to talk to me later, just say that I will visit in the afternoon, it may be a little late - I didn't sleep well last night, I may have to make up for it in the afternoon Get some sleep."
Gao Mo responded quickly, while Gao Pingshi didn't say anything more. He gently shook the small heater in the car a few times to make the fire more intense. Then he leaned his head on the brocade pillow behind him and planned to squint for a while. .
