"Your Highness, the Ministry of Household Affairs has sent a batch of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes worth fifty thousand taels of silver, both in parts and in whole, for Your Second Highness's daily use."
Xiao Han was sitting in the study, holding a book in his hand. At this moment, Tong Zhangshun opened the door, then looked at Xiao Han and bowed slightly.
"With fifty thousand taels of Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes, has the prince become rich, or has the court gone crazy?"
Xiao Han raised his eyes, frowned and said, "Could it be His Majesty who printed the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes?"
"No no no."
Tong Zhangshun waved his hand quickly, then looked at Xiao Han and said: "Your Highness, all the ministers in the court have Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. Today is the day for distributing salaries. Moreover, in the future, the imperial court will all issue salaries in Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes."
"Um?"
"Then where did I get a salary of fifty thousand taels?"
Xiao Han was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said: "A salary of a few thousand taels at most. After all, my salary is not high."
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has set official salaries, so today all salaries for this year will be distributed."
Tong Zhangshun didn't even think about it, he just looked at Xiao Han and chuckled: "And in this, His Majesty is thinking about His Highness's contribution, and specially rewarded him. In addition, His Highness the Crown Prince took the decision, and put together fifty thousand taels for you." Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes in silver."
"I'd rather not reward him. After all, I'm not short of money."
Xiao Han finally understood, and then he showed a helpless smile and said: "Once this money is collected, we have to go to the palace to thank you. I really don't want to make this trip."
"This is the intention of His Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Also, you don't need to go to the palace to thank me. Your Majesty has given special permission."
Tong Zhangshun looked at Xiao Han, shook his head slightly and said.
"If you should go, you still have to go. After all, he is our father."
Xiao Han, however, still looked at Tong Zhangshun helplessly, waved his hand and said.
"Then I'll go prepare the chariot?"
Tong Zhangshun bowed again.
"No need."
"The weather is good today. There has been no snow in the past few days. There is no need to prepare the chariot. It is not far away. I will walk there and see if the life of the people of Ming Dynasty has improved."
Xiao Han thought for a moment, then waved his hand and said.
"Your Highness's body is really getting better and better. It seems that his complexion has recovered a lot recently."
Tong Zhangshun nodded heavily, and then looked at Xiao Han again and smiled.
After all, Xiao Han's complexion is indeed much better than before, at least he doesn't look that pale. Therefore, Xiao Han's health is really improving, which is good news.
"Um."
"Wu Qinxi is indeed good. By keeping fit, we should be able to live a few more years."
A smile appeared on Xiao Han's face, and then he looked at Tong Zhangshun and said, "Has anything big happened in Zhongshu Province recently?"
"Your Highness."
"The situation in Zhongshu Province is calm and there is no turmoil. However, the current power of Zhongshu Province is almost exclusively controlled by Hu Weiyong."
"Almost all the officials were promoted by Hu Weiyong. This somewhat seems to disdain His Highness."
A cold light flashed in Tong Zhangshun's eyes, and then he looked at Xiao Han and bowed slightly: "Do you need my subordinates to collect evidence that Hu Weiyong is bending the law for personal gain?"
"Well, let's collect them."
"This thing never makes people feel at ease, but he is a great talent."
"So, the court still needs him, so he can't be killed. But if we have some evidence of his crime, he can be killed when he is no longer needed in the future."
Xiao Han nodded slightly and said with a smile: "I'll leave this matter to you, don't worry."
"do not worry."
"All evidence of Hu Weiyong's crimes will be presented to His Highness's desk within three days at most."
Tong Zhangshun's eyes flashed with a hint of arrogant confidence.
"Um."
"In the recent period, you don't have to stay with us anymore. There are many guards in the house anyway, and we don't need you to protect us all the time. It's time to let them practice. Otherwise, the sword will not show blood, but it will rust. .”
Xiao Han still nodded.
"Then who do you think should be protected by your side?"
Tong Zhangshun did not refute, but looked at Xiao Han and asked softly.
"Jiang You."
Xiao Han thought for a moment, then looked at Tong Zhangshun and chuckled softly: "He has good strength and can protect me."
Jiang You, Suning Houfu, no, the British Duke's guard.
The head of the secret attendant of Suning Guard.
Among the secret guards trained secretly by Tong Zhangshun, he passed the assessment with full marks. His assassination and concealment skills completely surpassed Xue Shuo. Except for the fact that his force value was not as good as that of Tong Zhangshun, he was almost a replica of Tong Zhangshun.
"Xiao Jiang, it's okay. He will protect you, so my subordinates can rest assured."
Tong Zhangshun nodded heavily and smiled.
Jiang You's strength is obvious to all. There is no problem at all in protecting Xiao Han's safety. Therefore, Tong Zhangshun can rest assured that he will hand over the task of protecting Xiao Han's safety to Jiang You.
"By the way, I said some time ago that you need to think about your life-long events."
"So, we asked Ruoyi to find a few girls for you. You can take a look at it when the time comes. If you can, then choose one and I will personally host the wedding for you."
Xiao Han patted his forehead lightly again, then looked at Tong Zhangshun and chuckled: "How is it?"
"Your Highness, we are not in a hurry."
Tong Zhangshun's head hurt, and he quickly looked at Xiao Han, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xiao Han: "What does it mean not to be in a hurry?"
"After the New Year, it will be next year. When are you going to wait, wait for me to get married, wait for my son to grow up?"
Xiao Han looked at Tong Zhangshun angrily and said: "Get married quickly, don't put it off again and again, have two sons while you are still young, who will provide for you in the future?"
"I believe that His Highness will not ignore my subordinates."
Tong Zhangshun scratched his head and looked at Xiao Han.
"I don't have any objection if you live in the house for the rest of your life, but you must get married."
"If we don't get married, get out of the house and don't be an eyesore."
Xiao Hanhan smiled coldly, looked at Tong Zhangshun and said: "The accountant has prepared five thousand taels of silver for you. Of course, it has to be exchanged for Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes now, so you go and pay it yourself. When you are done, you can go directly to the mansion that you like. Buy it, or build it yourself.”
"Of course, if you like the mansion in my name, you can take it."
Xiao Han patted Tong Zhangshun on the shoulder again and said: "Brother Tong, you can't protect me forever. You should think about yourself. You have to think about yourself. Do you understand?"
"Um."
Tong Zhangshun fell silent immediately, then looked at Xiao Han and nodded: "If you like it, you must tell your highness and let him preside over the wedding for you."
"Well, I'm waiting to drink your wedding wine, but don't call yourself a subordinate in the future. I don't like it."
Only then did a smile appear on Xiao Han's face. Then he looked at Tong Zhangshun and shook his head: "From now on, forget your identity. You are not the guard in my Suninghou Mansion, but I, Xiao Han." Brothers."
"In this expedition to the Xia separatist regime, I want you to achieve some military exploits so that I can be granted a title of marquis for you in the future."
"Don't say no."
Xiao Han naturally understood Tong Zhangshun's personality, and then he waved his hand, looked at Tong Zhangshun who was a little anxious, and continued: "You are also a descendant of Huaixi, and you can also lead an army as a general, there is no problem at all, and I also understand that you are unwilling to serve as an official because of me, but today, I tell you that joining the court as an official, becoming a general, is all for me, are you willing?"
"My subordinate is willing!"
Tong Zhangshun did not hesitate, just looked at Xiao Han and knelt down on one knee.
"Um?"
Xiao Han raised his eyebrows.
"I see."
Tong Zhangshun smiled awkwardly, scratched his head again and said.
"Um."
Xiao Han nodded with satisfaction.
"Go ahead."
"Go to the accounting office and get some Ming Dynasty treasure money. Let's go to the trading market to see if the trading market in Ming Dynasty is as prosperous as I thought."
Then, Xiao Han patted Tong Zhangshun on the shoulder again and said.
"Um."
Tong Zhangshun nodded slightly and walked out of the study.
"Your Highness, is it not good for you to fool Brother Tong like this?"
But after Tong Zhangshun left, Ruoyi looked at Xiao Han and smiled teasingly.
"This bastard, if you don't mess with him like this, he will have to live in my house for the rest of his life."
Xiao Han shrugged helplessly, then looked at Zoey and said again: "Tell me about other people. At least you have the thought to rush. This bastard has no thought at all. He is just stubborn and will stay with me all his life." What's the use of being around?"
"Be a bodyguard for life?"
"What are you planning?"
Xiao Han muttered repeatedly: "Do you think it's easy for me?"
"not easy."
Ruoyi also shook her head helplessly, but corrected Xiao Han again and said: "It's not the Marquis' Mansion anymore, Duke Guo. You are the British Duke now. You can no longer be called the Marquis' Mansion. You must call the Duke's Mansion."
"Whatever, it's not that easy to change in a moment."
Xiao Han rolled his eyes and said.
"Actually, Brother Tong is also kind-hearted. It's not that he doesn't want to be an official, but he is worried about you."
Ruoyi nodded lightly, then looked at Xiao Han again and smiled softly: "Don't be angry. Brother Tong treats you with Ruoyi's eyes, let alone the guards in the house."
"Of course I know this, and I don't blame him for not seeking to make progress."
"But after following me for so many years, I have to think about him. He can't be a guard all his life. It's not suitable."
Xiao Han nodded, and smiled with some emotion: "How many times have I gone through life and death just for my life. This kindness must be repaid no matter what."
"Um."
"Your Highness values love and justice, Ruoyi naturally understands."
A flash of envy flashed in Zoey's eyes, and then she looked at Xiao Han and said with a smile, "Besides, he's quite kind."
"Why do I feel that you, girl, are scolding me?"
Xiao Han raised his eyebrows, looked at Zoey and said, "I don't refute the importance of love and justice, but if you say I'm kind, you'd better say goodbye. I'm not kind at all."
"That's for others, for Ruoyi, even Brother Tong, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and even all the princes think that Your Highness is very kind."
Ruoyi still shook her head, and then said with a playful smile.
"Maybe, let's call it kindness. After all, I am worthy of this world, and even more worthy of the people."
Xiao Han was silent for a moment, then looked at Ruoyidao with a smile.
"His Highness has always been kind, otherwise Zoey might have died a long time ago, so Zoey must serve His Highness well throughout his life."
Ruoyi put her hand on Xiao Han's shoulder, squeezed it gently for Xiao Han, and then still smiled playfully.
"Serve me for the rest of your life. Stop making trouble. After we solve Brother Tong's marriage, we will find a way to solve your marriage."
Xiao Han closed his eyes, shook his head again and said with a smile: "My Ruoyi is so beautiful. I don't know how many young masters will come to ask for her hand in marriage. I will definitely choose a suitable husband for you."
"don't want."
Ruoyi's body trembled slightly, but Xiao Han didn't notice anything strange. Then, Ruoyi turned her back to Xiao Han, bit her lip, shook her head and said, "Ruoyi is not a boy, Ruoyi is a girl. I have no big ambitions, I just want to stay by His Highness’s side for the rest of my life.”
"It's even more important for a daughter to get married."
"In the future, it will be much better to have someone with whom I can talk to someone I can confide in than this deserted Hou Mansion."
Xiao Han still shook his head.
"Can't His Highness have a heart-to-heart talk with Zoey?"
Ruoyi still pursed her lips lightly and said stubbornly: "Anyway, if Ruoyi doesn't marry, His Highness will have to decide for himself."
"Of course I can have a heart-to-heart talk with you, but life is very long, and you don't know that my body is weak. If one day, I have an accident, what will you do?"
Xiao Han opened his eyes, then turned his head, looked at Zoey and said seriously: "Listen to me, don't refute."
Xiao Han's tone was very serious, and for a moment, Zoey was a little at a loss.
But then, Ruoyi plucked up the courage, looked at Xiao Han with firm eyes and said: "Nothing will happen to His Highness, God will never treat His Highness like this!"
"Um."
“But no one ever knows what tomorrow will be, what the future will be.”
"But people always say that the future is in their own hands. Why is that?"
"That is unwillingness to accept fate."
"And I, Xiao Han, believe that my destiny is as high as the sky, but who can really predict my destiny?"
"In this life, I, Xiao Han, am already worthy. I have fame, fortune, and wealth in my pocket. My power has reached its peak. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and many princes regard me as their elder brother."
"Who among the heroes of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the great nobles of Huaixi wouldn't call me Mr."
"Then the future, even if it is still in our hands, is it important?"
"It doesn't matter anymore."
"Because, sitting in this seat, I am no longer the young man I used to be, but the British Duke I am today!"
"On my shoulders, I carry the entire Ming Dynasty, the entire world, and tens of thousands of people. Only by dedicating myself to death can I be worthy of my status."
"Then if one day I am overwhelmed and pass away, what will you do?"
Xiao Han stood up slowly, stretched out his hand again, gently rubbed Zoey's head and said with a smile: "And although you are called a maid in my house, who doesn't know that you are my Xiao Han's sister?"
"So, I'm not sure I can protect you for the rest of my life, so I can only think of a way out for you."
"But you must like it. This is what I promised Brother Tong, and of course, you."
Xiao Han rubbed Zoey's head lovingly again, and then laughed softly.
"Your Highness."
"Ruoyi knows how much you love me, so Ruoyi doesn't want to lie to you."
"Ruoyi will stay by your side in this life."
Ruoyi raised her head, looked at Xiao Han's face, and said with a smile: "Ruoyi doesn't understand the big truth, but Ruoyi understands that the life that Ruoyi has now is all given by His Highness. His Highness treats Ruoyi Ruoyi has nothing to repay for your love and care. Therefore, if His Highness is here, Ruoyi will be with you all his life. around."
"Who makes your life always a mess."
"Of course, His Highness must marry off Zoey. Zoey has nothing to do, so please ask His Majesty to take Zoey's body back to the Marquis Mansion for burial."
After the words fell, Zoey raised her head stubbornly, and even looked at Xiao Handao with tears in her eyes.
That tone was so firm that it made Xiao Han feel powerless.
Xiao Han, the Marquis of Suning who roamed the battlefields and temples, could make people obey him by just saying the truth casually. Facing Ruoyi today, he was helpless.
Immediately, a wry smile appeared on Xiao Han's face and he shook his head.
Sure enough, reasoning with a woman is worse than playing the piano to a cow. It seems that from ancient times to the present, no girl is easy to deal with.
Just the determination in his bones could make Xiao Han speechless.
But Xiao Han had forgotten that if he didn't love Ruoyi, how could he be helpless with a little girl today?
As everyone knows, one drink and one peck is a destiny of its own and cannot be forced.
"How can I bring you, a obsessed girl, back to my house?"
Xiao Han looked helplessly at Ruoyidao.
"Because you took a fancy to Zoey's kindness."
Only then did a smile appear on Zoey's face.
"Pull him down."
Xiao Han rolled his eyes.
"Your Highness, shall we go?"
At this moment, Tong Zhangshun's voice came in.
"Um."
Xiao Han responded softly, then looked at Zoey who was smiling, pinched her cheek and said: "Don't be so persistent, I won't force you, but you have to think clearly for yourself, in the future, I will become more and more The busier I am, the less likely you will be able to see me."
"Then I will wait for you at my house."
"As long as you come back, Zoe will be there. After all, you like Zoe's noodles the best."
Ruoyi looked at Xiao Han with the same smile and said, "Tonight, Ruoyi will make noodles for His Highness."
"Then I thank you."
Xiao Han weakly looked at Zoey, waved his hand, and walked out of the study.
"You're welcome."
Ruoyi glanced at Xiao Han proudly and waved her hand.
But looking at Xiao Han's back, Zoey pouted again, and then she lay down on the table and started crying.
"This girl."
Xiao Han didn't go far and naturally heard Ruoyi's cry. Then he looked at Tong Zhangshun helplessly and said, "I really have no way. Is there anything you can do?"
"Your Highness, please stop making trouble."
"That aunt, how can I have any ideas?"
Tong Zhangshun waved his hands repeatedly.
Don't be kidding, everyone in the house knows that Ruoyi's feelings for Xiao Han are definitely not that of brother and sister. Only Xiao Han doesn't know, so who dares to give Xiao Han advice?
However, Tong Zhangshun shook his head again, obviously he could stay in the house, what a happy thing, why don't you cry.
Sure enough, women's thoughts are the hardest to guess. What our ancestors said makes sense!
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