This time's big market allowed the first batch of caravans to make a lot of money. After they returned, there was no doubt that it triggered a great commercial trend in an instant.
Not only Beiling County, but also businessmen from other regions began to rush there, because cattle and sheep are something that every household in Western Xinjiang has. They are not very valuable locally, but in the Central Plains, they are relatively expensive.
There are also some small traders who don't have enough funds, but they go to the villages in Xijiang alone, buy five or six cattle and sheep, come back and sell them, then run back and forth, and so on.
This situation directly led to more and more Central Plains people living in Western Xinjiang, which greatly promoted the integration of the two places.
Under Lu Fan's governance, the entire Western Xinjiang was developing steadily.
Xiao Yuan was very happy about this. In the court meeting hall, in front of all the ministers, he praised Lu Fan. He even wrote a letter in his own words, saying that he was a minister of the country and had contributed to the development of the country.
The stability of Western Xinjiang symbolizes the complete unity of the country, and everything in the Qin State is also developing in a favorable direction.
The days passed like this day by day.
On this day, a restaurant in Qinzhou.
Xu Hu had nothing to do today and just happened to wander here. Originally, he had no intention of going in here, but when he passed by, he found a familiar figure.
"Why is she here?"
He muttered something to himself, and after a pause, he finally couldn't help but follow in.
In the restaurant, Xie Hongling and a young gentleman had just entered, and were led up to the private room on the second floor by the waiter.
That young master is truly beautiful. He is about eighteen or nineteen years old. He is dressed in brocade clothes, has a white face and no beard, and is very handsome.
Side by side with Xie Hongling, talking and laughing, not to mention how close they were.
Seeing this scene, Xu Hu felt an unknown anger rushing straight to his forehead. He snorted angrily and was about to turn around and leave. But as soon as he started to move, he clenched his fist fiercely, gritted his teeth, turned around and returned quickly. Keep up.
Xu Hu has probably liked Xie Hongling for a long time. Even a man can't bear to see the girl he likes so intimate with other men, let alone Xu Hu.
When he quickly followed up, the two of them had just reached the second floor, still talking and laughing.
"Babyface! I've been looking for you for a long time!"
With a loud shout, Xu Hu pretended to find a reason for himself. Without saying a word, he rushed forward, grabbed the young master and punched him.
He didn't hit this punch very hard, he was sure of it, but it still made the young man howl in pain and fall to the ground.
The sudden change made Xie Hongling scream in surprise, and she quickly stepped forward to support the young master, then turned back and said with evil eyes, "What are you doing!"
"Hmph!" Xu Hu was filled with jealousy and said angrily: "I've been looking for this pretty boy for a long time, but I didn't expect to have a tryst with you here!"
"What a tryst! He is my brother, he just came from Xuanzhou, what nonsense are you talking about!" Xie Hongling was furious, her pretty face blushing slightly.
"Ah?" Xu Hu was dumbfounded.
At the same time, the young man started to cover his cheeks and shouted aggrievedly: "Sister, who is he? Why are you beating someone..."
"Sister...sister?" After swallowing hard, Xu Hu came back to his senses and immediately laughed dryly: "Haha, I'm sorry, I admitted... I admitted the wrong person, I admitted the wrong person."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt embarrassed and ran away.
"Stop!"
Her younger brother was beaten for no reason. Xie Hongling was willing to obey him, but by the time she chased him out of the restaurant, Xu Hu had already disappeared.
Xie Hongling stood there and snorted angrily, her beautiful eyes almost bursting with fire. At this time, the waiter of the restaurant also came over and said tentatively: "Girl, do you want to report to the official? I remember that guy's face. I can vouch for you."
"No, thank you." Xie Hongling said politely, took a deep breath, and gave up for the time being. She hurried back to the restaurant, helped the young master sit down, and asked with concern: "How are you?"
"Sister, who is that guy? Is he sick? I just came to Qinzhou and I didn't offend him..." The young master was extremely depressed.
A woman's mind should always be more delicate. Maybe she realized why Xu Hu was like this. Xie Hongling's face turned red again, and her voice slowed down and said: "It's good that you're fine. Don't worry, I will definitely take care of this matter." You make the decision.”
Half an hour later.
Shangguan Wenruo's family.
Xu Hu was drinking sullenly.
Seeing him like this, Shangguan Wenruo couldn't help but joked: "You came here today just to trick me into drinking?"
One of them is a military counselor and the other is a general. They have followed Xiao Yuanzheng for many years and have become very familiar with each other. Needless to say, there is no need to say much about the friendship between them.
"Stingy." Xu Hu muttered, drank another glass of wine, and then told the story.
After he finished speaking, he also sighed and said: "What do you think we should do? That woman Xie Hongling has a very bad temper. She accidentally beat her brother today. She has to stay with me."
"I don't dare to go back now. That woman must have come to settle the score..."
Hearing this, Shangguan Wenruona couldn't help it anymore, burst out laughing, and asked with a smile: "Then tell me, why do you want to beat my brother?"
"Me." Xu Hu felt depressed, "I don't know."
"I think you thought they were in love, right?" Shangguan Wenruo pointed out directly.
Xu Hu's face turned red and he didn't refute.
"Interesting." Shangguan Wenruo's smile did not diminish, and he thought for a while and said, "From my point of view, there is no harm in this matter. Maybe it is a good thing."
"What a good thing! Just thank Hongling for his temper, why would you listen to me?" Xu Hu didn't even mention how much he regretted it now.
"Haha." Shangguan Wenruo was happy again, "How about we make a bet?"
"What do you mean?" Xu Hu was confused.
"Just wait and see." Shangguan Wenruo smiled without saying anything clearly.
"It's really boring to talk to you literati. If I had known, I would have gone to Lao Peng for a drink." Xu Hu was depressed.
the next day.
Xie Hongling complained directly to Lu Yunyan.
She and Lu Yunyan were almost like best friends, and they had a good relationship.
In the queen's palace, after hearing what she said, Lu Yunyan's beautiful eyes moved slightly, and then said: "Xu Hu's behavior may seem strange, but in fact, he is probably jealous, right?"
"Ah?" Xie Hongling was stunned, and then her face turned red.
Lu Yunyan was so smart. He held her hand, the two of them sat together, and said with a gentle smile: "Don't you realize it yourself?"
"I..." Xie Hongling's pretty face turned red. She certainly felt something about Xu Hu's inexplicable behavior, and her heartbeat was faster now.
Nervously, he said: "He, he acted like a fool and even beat my brother. I asked the queen to make the decision for me so that I can punish him."
"Okay." Lu Yunyan pursed his lips and smiled again, and said reassuringly: "Don't worry, this matter will never end with the Tiger Marquis, and the king will not be able to protect him."
(End of chapter)
