Datang start shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 639 Father and Son

In any case, the Cheng family was the quickest to respond, and news spread that they would purchase various spices at a high price at noon that day.

I don't know what the other stewards said when they went back. It was almost at the same time as the Cheng family. News on purchasing various spices.

It's like a signal that's coming out.

There was no reaction from other businesses, but the entire spice market in Chang'an smelled this unusual information at the first time.

Dozens of delis all over Chang'an purchased spices at high prices, and several top restaurants in Chang'an also responded one after another. For a while, the spice market suddenly became tense, giving people a sense of extreme shortage.

Once the market atmosphere is formed, it will soon cause a series of chain reactions.

Soon, many unsuspecting outsiders followed up after hearing the news, and even the kitchen managers of some wealthy families followed suit, and soon the spices on the surface of Chang'an Market were wiped out.

Several spice shops closed down one after another.

For a while, everything was hard to come by.

The market is getting tighter!

Soon, several restaurants on the Hejian County King's Mansion raised the price of spices again, and dozens of large delis in Chang'an also heard the news.The spice market is booming, and the price has been rising day by day. The spices that were originally only used as medicinal materials in pharmacies have completely become sweet pastries.

Choi House.

The owner's study.

In the exquisite animal-shaped incense burner, the sandalwood is like a thread, changing in the sunshine of early spring.

Just like Cui Hong's mood at the moment.

Complex and changeable, but not enough for outsiders.

He really frowned, thinking about it, when there were hurried footsteps outside.

"Father—"

Before the words were finished, a round young man walked quickly to the door of the study.

It was Cui Zihao, the seventh son of his family.

Some time ago, the third son Cui Ming who was in charge of the family’s grain business died early, and the fourth son Cui Xiangzhi followed Wei Wang Li Tai to Yangzhou, so he had to transfer the fifth son Cui Xian who was in charge of the family’s medicine business to the grain store. The medicinal material business was handed over to his youngest son, Cui Zihao.

Originally, medicinal materials were not the focus of the Cui family's business, but this winter, various spices that were originally used as medicinal materials have turned into hot seasonings, and the status of the medicinal material business in the Cui family has skyrocketed.

What followed was that Cui Zihao's position in the Cui family became more and more important.However, fortunately, although Cui Zihao is young, he has a stable personality, decent handling, outstanding abilities, and strong communication skills, and he quickly gained the support of the Cui family.

As for the sixth son, it doesn't matter if you don't mention it, it is a complete waste.

Don't let the children of the aristocratic family do it, don't take the fame of the court, but just want to be a ranger who wanders around the rivers and lakes!
It bothers me to think about it.

Therefore, when Cui Hong can think about it, he doesn't think about it.

"How many times have I taught you to be calm in every big event, and see what you look like when you are in a hurry..."

He put down the teacup in his hand with an unhappy expression, and frowned slightly.

Cui Zihao then slowed down his pace, but the joy on his face did not diminish.

"My lord father, they really couldn't bear it anymore. They have already started buying spices at high prices from outsiders today. The Hejian County King and the stewards of the Cheng family, Qin family, and Niu family have also started to come to our door to coordinate the spices... ..."

Cui Hong couldn't help showing a smile on his face.

"At this time, you have done a good job, be careful, don't make any mistakes..."

Cui Zihao bowed his hands humbly.

"Father, don't worry, it's not just us, there are also many people who are jealous of their restaurant and deli business. They eat alone, and they have offended too many people—"

Having said that, Cui Zihao subconsciously lowered his voice.

"A lot of people are like us, and they did it out of Chang'an without anyone noticing. This time, we have to cut off a piece of flesh from them..."

When Cui Hong heard this, he couldn't help frowning slightly.

"Be careful, you have to rush too far. This time, it's not just the King of Hejian, but also the old bandits in Wagangzhai. The cooked food workshop is their heart and soul. If they find out , I'm afraid there will be trouble..."

"Father, don't worry, there is absolutely no problem. This time, everyone has a tacit understanding, and they are all outsiders who are looking for—besides, what if they find out the tricks? This business involves buying and selling. This spice business, We can't just allow them to buy and sell, and don't allow others to intervene..."

As Cui Zihao spoke, his tone paused slightly.

"So far, things are going very smoothly, except that the funds are a bit tight, there is no problem..."

Cui Hong nodded.

"Money is not a problem, how much you need, you can withdraw it from the cashier, but try to be careful—"

Speaking of this, Cui Hong slowly picked up the teacup in front of him, gently blowing the tea foam on it, and said calmly.

"Go back and adjust some of the spices and send them to the Hejian County Prince's Mansion, the Cheng family, the Qin family and the Niu family. Let's just say it's a little kindness from our Cui family..."

Cui Zihao was startled for a moment, but his eyes lit up in an instant.

Couldn't help bowing down in a heartfelt convincing manner.

"Father is wise——"

Cui Hong couldn't help being a little proud of being worshiped by his own son, but his face remained calm, and he waved at Cui Zihao lightly.

"You go down first..."

Cui Zihao took a few steps back, gently helped his father close the door, turned around and walked out, when he was about to leave the courtyard, he almost met a maid who was about to enter the courtyard.

Seeing that it was Cui Zihao, the maid hurriedly stepped aside, lowered her head and bowed in salute.

"Shichiro—"

Cui Zihao nodded slightly, walked outside, and when he passed by, he suddenly realized that the maid just now seemed to be his third sister-in-law's personal maid.

"Isn't the third sister-in-law at Wangchuan?"

This thought flashed by, and he didn't think about it too much. Now that he is managing the medicinal materials business of the Cui family, he doesn't care about these trivial matters.

……

Looking at the pretty little maid in front of him, Cui Hong suddenly felt a headache.

"To the Patriarch, the third lady said, Mr. Xiaolang misses you, and he is arguing to find you every day. Even the food is not delicious. Please, the Patriarch, go over there as soon as possible to persuade him..."

When Cui Hong heard this, his head hurt even more.

The so-called third wife of the little maid is Liu Shi.

Thinking of Liu's slender and plump figure, shy and timid appearance, Cui Hong couldn't help but feel flustered, then subconsciously helped his slightly sore waist, and nodded slightly.

"Go back first and tell your wife that the old man has a lot of things going on in the house recently, let the old man take it easy—cough, wait for the old man to finish the two days of work, go over and see in person—this child, what's the matter? To be so disobedient..."

Cui Hong coughed dryly and put on a majestic face.

The little girl didn't seem to be very afraid of him, instead she gave him a wink, her voice was a little tired.

"Patriarch, the third lady said, the little man thinks so much of you that he refuses to eat well. Seeing that he is about to lose weight, there is really no further delay—and, besides, the servant's craftsmanship seems to be underdeveloped." How about growing up..."

Cui Hong swallowed involuntarily, and secretly glanced at the little girl's ruddy cherry mouth.

It seemed that he hesitated for a while, but his eyes lingered on the little maid's figure for a while, and he still made up his mind.

Put down the teacup in your hand.

Light and authentic.

"Nothing is as important as the child's body. If that's the case, then the old man will come with you..."

After finishing speaking, I couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

This waist is a bit unbearable.

However, when I think of the forbidden pleasure and the exquisite craftsmanship of the little girl in front of me, I feel a little bit speechless about regretting it.

Although he knew that this matter was dangerous and he couldn't make the same mistake again and again, he couldn't help but make the same mistake again and again, wanting to stop.

They are really two harmful little goblins!
……

Royal study.

Li Shimin couldn't help but squeezed the slightly swollen eyebrows, dropped the imperial brush in his hand, supported the table, and stood up.After dealing with government affairs all morning, my body is a little stiff.

While moving his hands and feet, he casually asked the old servant who was waiting on the side.

"Is there anything interesting outside recently..."

This is a daily question and answer.

Li Shimin likes to hear these people tell him some interesting things outside after finishing his official duties. Although there is Datang Evening News now, he often goes outside for a walk, but these old servants can always inquire about some of the strange things outside. Weird and interesting things are also fun, and because of this, I learned something different from what he saw and heard.

Seeing Li Shimin's question, the old servant, who had been prepared for a long time, waited on him step by step, and laughed along with him.

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are no rare things, but a strange thing happened..."

(End of this chapter)