Chunguang Brocade

Chapter 89 Soliciting and Buying Land
Sure enough, she was right, but she wasn't the one she didn't want to see, Shen Chuxia secretly heaved a sigh of relief, and smiled slightly, "Why are you?"

"Miss Shen, remember?" Wei Xingchen was a little surprised, but very happy.

Shen Chuxia couldn't help laughing, "Every time in Humanities Hall, Mr. Wei must be the one with all the stars, can I not recognize him?"

Wei Xingchen felt a little embarrassed when he was told by the beautiful lady, "But I never met Miss Shen when I went to Humanities Hall."

Shen Chuxia smiled faintly. She is not a literati and does not take part in scientific examinations. Every time she waits for all the people from the Humanities Hall to come, she wanders there. When she wanders there, she encounters Wei Xingchen surrounded by everyone, so she does not go in. But what should be inquired about was not left behind, otherwise how would he know that he is a descendant of the Wei family from the south of the Five Ridges? Shen Chuxia didn't know if the old man would blame him if he found out about taking advantage of the opportunity to invite Mr. Wei out of the mountain.

So, she said heartily, "I invite Mr. Wei for this meal."

"No, no..." He waved his hands again and again, "How can I let a little lady invite me to dinner, I'm an imposing seven-foot man, I'll come...I'll come..."

"..." Can Shen Chuxia say that I treat guests because of guilt?
I didn't go to any prosperous restaurant, but went to Zhang's newly opened small restaurant in the capital. There are two floors in total. The lobby below is open to ordinary people.

Go up the stairs, walk through the corridor, and the top one is the best private room in the entire Zhangji restaurant. Of course Zhang Shuran took the two of them to the best private room.

Shen Chuxia has been busy with other things recently. I heard from Shen Dezhi that Zhang Shuran recently rented a shop to open a restaurant. I didn't expect it to be done so soon. Whether it is the overall decoration style or the atmosphere, it reveals the owner's more mature ideas and ability to act , this is the shrewd and capable Zhang Shuran in her heart.

Thumbs up to her, "I admire."

Zhang Shuran smiled heartily, "If it were you, you would do better than me."

"That's not necessarily true." Shen Chuxia wasn't being modest, she was telling the truth, Zhang Shuran, who didn't have Uncle Daguo by her side, was the young lady she knew doing business.

No, wait.

Shen Chuxia took a few steps back, and turned to look at the private room in the middle. Uncle Daguo Gao Chen was sitting at the window leisurely, with one arm resting on the handle of the chair, holding a teacup at the same time.

A pair of eyes with a three-point smile swept towards the porch.

"Shu Ran..." She almost lost her composure, finally controlled her volume, and asked with eyes full of questions, what's going on?

Zhang Shuran smiled, "Uncle Guo helped me lead this restaurant."

The smile on Shen Chuxia's face slowly disappeared after meeting Uncle Daguo and hearing Zhang Shuran's words. If Wei Xingchen was not still by her side, she would almost throw up her sleeves and leave.

There was a smile on Gao Chen's thin lips, and the shrewd eyes that had been in the world for a long time suddenly appeared in his slender and long Danfeng eyes.

Tu Lei said: "For enemies, especially smart and cunning enemies, the more you are afraid, the more you will fulfill the opponent's badness, and the more anxious you are, the more you will reflect the opponent's elegance!"

The gloomy Shen Chuxia suddenly smiled, took the lead into the room, and bowed to him, "Uncle Guo——"

Gao Chen raised his eyes.

The corner of Wei Xingchen's mouth twitched, he really didn't want to salute his wife.

Shen Chuxia turned her head and gave him a comforting smile. The feudal society was strictly hierarchical, and the rituals that should be performed should still be performed.

He had no choice but to step through the door, and saluted Gao Chen reluctantly, "Uncle Guo..."

Uncle Daguo's eyes narrowed.

Zhang Shuran smiled sweetly, "Uncle Guo, do you still like the dishes? If you don't like them, I'll ask someone to make them again."

Gao Chen smiled affectionately, "Please Miss Zhang, it's okay, so don't bother."

"Uncle Guo, you are too polite." Zhang Shuran's face turned red again.

Suddenly, Shen Chuxia discovered that if she hadn't dealt with Gao Chen many times, without knowing him well, he would have almost all the advantages to attract women: appearance, identity, status, as well as calculating thoughts and sweet words.

Zhang Shuran was really overwhelmed.

The corner of Gao Chen's mouth never fell, he raised his hand, "Go out first, I'll have a word with Miss Shen."

"This..." Zhang Shuran was a little unhappy.

Gao Chen looked at her, obviously still smiling, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, making people feel cold unconsciously.

Too bad, the sweetheart got angry, Zhang Shuran quickly said, "Yes." Fuli turned and left.

Wei Xingchen didn't move.

The people around Gao Chen were impatient, so they came directly to fork him.

"Miss Shen..." Wei Xingchen was anxious.

Shen Chuxia nodded, "It's okay, you go out and wait for me first."

After a while, the door was closed, and there were only two of them in the room.

"I don't know why Uncle Guo is looking for a civilian girl?"

Gao Chen slowly picked up his cup and took two sips of tea, then slowly put down the cup.

Shen Chuxia waited indifferently for him to make a move.

"I heard that you sold ideas to Ji Chong through Chu Liangjun?"

"Uncle Guo, you also said it was 'heard', there is no such thing." Shen Chuxia would not admit it even if he was killed.

"You are Ji Chong's pet. It stands to reason that he is currently in the mood for something. How much money you want is a matter of opening your mouth. With such a winding path, you should keep a hand with Ji Chong!"

Bah bah... You are the pet, your whole family is a pet, Shen Chuxia remained calm and continued to listen to him.

She didn't keep a hand with Ji Chong, it was entirely a relationship between Party A and Party B. There was a contract and money, and the two did not owe each other. It would be decent when they parted ways.

"Sure enough, it's right to keep a hand with him." Gao Chen looked admiringly, "Sit down..."

Sit down?Thank you family.

Shen Chuxia smiled slightly, "Thank you, Uncle Guo, there is still something to do, if Uncle Guo has anything else to say, please tell me—"

Gao Chen remained calm. After sipping his tea, he looked around, "What do you think of this restaurant?"

She nodded cooperatively, "Not bad."

"If you are obedient, I can give you three such restaurants."

Finally, he revealed the purpose of his trip.

Shen Chuxia pretended to think, "I don't know where Uncle Guo said this. I am neither your servant nor your staff officer. I am just an ordinary woman and has nothing to do with you. How can I say 'obedient'?" ?”

"Ms. Zhang is very good. She is beyond the average woman. She can run a family and understand business, and she is very obedient. When I say that this place is suitable for running a restaurant, she listens. Look at how prosperous the business of this restaurant is."

Shuran is capable in her own right, and with your big country uncle covering her, it's no wonder the restaurant isn't popular.

Shen Chuxia moved out of the 'backer' at the right time: "Uncle Guo, you also said that Ji Chong dotes on me, he and you are deadly rivals, if I take three of your restaurants, don't mention the result, Uncle Guo, you understand... "

"What are you afraid of? I'm covering you."

"..." It's not as simple as Xiangbabo, Shen Chuxia realized that this was a warning from Gao's father and son before they attacked her.

"Don't believe me?"

Shen Chuxia cupped his hands and smiled, "Uncle Guo is serious. It has nothing to do with whether you believe it or not. I believe Uncle Guo must have heard the saying that 'one servant does not serve two masters'. Although I, Shen Chuxia, am not an attendant or an aide, I also understand This principle offends the girl." After speaking, she bowed and turned around to leave the private room.

He was stopped by Uncle Daguo's people.

She turned her head.

Four eyes facing each other.

One eye was full of light, and the killing intent suddenly appeared.

A calm and calm, not afraid of the powerful.

Killed Zhang Shuran in her restaurant?Even if the Gao family father and son are arrogant, they are not to the point of tearing faces with Ji Chong!
Gao Chen hooked his lips and sneered, "I can't control what happens when you walk out of this door."

Shen Chuxia smiled lightly, turned around and walked out of the private room calmly.

She had already plunged into the muddy waters of the Jigao dispute, took a deep breath, and could only take one step at a time.

Having dinner with Wei Xingchen, Zhang Shuran's mind was completely absent, "Shuran, you are busy with your work, I will chat with Mr. Wei casually, and I may go to the Scholars Hall after dinner."

"Oh, then I won't bother you." Zhang Shuran happily left the private room.

Shen Chuxia bowed her head sadly.

"Miss Shen, you..."

"Oh, it's nothing..." She raised her head, suppressing her emotions, "After the exam, what do Mr. Wei think of the test questions?"

"It's not bad, it's quite satisfactory..." He shook his head, "The Great Wei Dynasty..." He talked about his worries about the Great Wei Dynasty and his confusion about the direction of his life.

After [-] miles, he flew into the Regent's Palace in a hurry, and Hopu stood in front of his master, sweating all over his head, "Your Highness, Wei Daru was assassinated when he came ashore from Qiantang, and he is still alive and dead."

Ji Chong paused his pen and frowned.

When Hou Pu was about to withdraw quietly, he said, "No matter how much it costs, you have to see people in life and dead bodies in death. If you are injured, treat them with the highest standards."

"Yes, Your Highness." In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the room.

Su Juesong thought worriedly, "Seeing that the examination paper is about to be finished, and the list will be announced after reading, even if he arrives in the capital intact, I'm afraid he will miss the opportunity."

Ji Chong glanced at him, "Where's Chu Liangjun?" It was very meaningful.

Su Juesong immediately understood, "Yes, the officer knows."

Five days later, the papers were reviewed and the list was released.

Jinshi is divided into one, two, and three, the first is given to Jinshi and the second, the second is given to Jinshi, and the third is given to the same Jinshi.The order of the top seven in the second class is all determined by the emperor himself, and he personally fills in the names of No. 1 champion, No. 2 champion, and No. 3 Tanhua with a Chinese ink brush.

The emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty was only seven years old. It is not bad for a seven-year-old child to be able to read and understand articles and policy theories.

In Jingchengjing, after being threatened by Gao Chen, Shen Chuxia's heart was indeed fluctuated, but since she was ready to intervene, of course she couldn't live in panic all day long, she had to live how she should.

Life is inseparable from earning money to support the family. Taking advantage of the undercurrent in the capital, she, a small person, aimed at the gap and bought two abandoned warehouses that were in disrepair and leaky at the corner of the moat.

Since ancient times, every inch of land in the capital is precious, even if there are a lot of people who want discarded things, why can they be missed by her?It is related to the theory that there was a bloody case in this warehouse and it was full of ghosts and gods.

No businessman will touch this mold.

Of course Shen Chuxia didn't believe it, and Boss Yu groaned in his heart, "Brother Shen, are you really not afraid?"

"Boss Yu, can we get other shops?"

It is true.

"Can……"

Shen Chuxia said solemnly, "I have the protection of the gods, believe me, we will definitely make a big fortune."

Brother Shen was full of pride, while Boss Yu was full of confidence, "I believe in Brother Shen's vision."

"So let's hurry up."

"What are you doing here?"

"Do everything." Shen Chuxia smiled so blindly, danger and opportunity coexist, the danger is great, or the opportunity is great, it's all about 'it depends on people to make things happen'.

The two of them just came out after inspecting the warehouse, when several men in black descended from the sky like bats, stabbing straight at them with sharp swords, even Boss Yu didn't spare them.

Shen Chuxia hurriedly pushed Boss Yu away, and rolled on the spot to avoid being stabbed by the sword, but was still stabbed in the arm, bleeding profusely.

"Xia'er..."

"Xia'er..."

Yuan Shao'an and the others screamed.

Unfortunately, their shouts attracted the man in black. This time, the man in black seemed to not spare Shen Chuxia's people. The Gao family father and son were indeed vicious.

Could it be that this warehouse is really unlucky and they are going to die here?

Suddenly, thousands of soldiers appeared, and they rushed towards the men in black as if they were fighting an enemy. No matter how powerful the men in black were, they couldn't stand up to the crowd tactics.

None of the men in black escaped, and all died under the sword of the soldiers.

"Miss Shen—"

Shen Chuxia was in so much pain that she heard Huang Dali's voice in a daze, "Brother Huang, why is it you?"

"I was transferred to the Military Division by His Royal Highness, and I will be dedicated to protecting the safety of Miss Shen from now on."

"..." No way, the army of thousands of soldiers and horses was dedicated to protecting her, so how much would she have to pay as a reward? Shen Chuxia passed out before she had time to feel sorry for Yin Zi.

The whole army was wiped out.

Gao Chen's face was stinging like he had eaten dead human flesh, and the ground was thrown into a mess by him. The root of the Gao family's failure to overthrow Ji Chong was that he held the army in his hands. This was Gao's weakness, so that they kept fighting Don't dare to be reckless, I'm really aggrieved.

"Shi...Shizi...will continue...continue to send..."

He raised his hand, if the assassination is not good, then come to the yin, who is his opponent!

When Shen Chuxia woke up, the first thing he did was not to thank Ji Chong, but to introduce Huang Dali to Old Han Tuo, "Huang Dali, in this battle, the whole army of Uncle Daguo will be wiped out, and he will definitely not let it go easily." Me, what about me is actually not reused, mainly my family."

Old Han Tuo understood.

Huang Dali couldn't understand, "Miss Shen, everyone has been killed by us, what are you worried about?"

Shen Chuxia smiled bitterly, "I still have family members, they are all my weaknesses."

"No way, he would be such a beast?"

Old Han Tuo sneered coldly, "He will only be more beast than you think."

Straight men in the army can't imagine it.

"Huang Dali, since His Highness asked you to protect me, it means protecting my family as well..."

"Of course." Huang Dali thought to himself, there are 1000 people anyway, full of brothers and sisters, but when he heard the arrangement of the two, he was completely confused, "Why... why... more exhausted than fighting?"

"Huang Dali, the battle without the light of the sword is more bloody."

Huang Dali was in a daze, "I...I digest."

Old Han Tuo nodded, "Don't worry, he is sincere and loyal, and I will lead him to protect your safety until you defeat the Gao family father and son."

Shen Chuxia was shocked.

Old Han Tuo sneered, "You have no way out."

Well, Shen Chuxia lied to herself, Gao's father and son were both angry, and she was doing justice for the heavens.

When Shen Yuan and his family went out, they suddenly felt weird. They were so frightened that they didn't even dare to leave the door. When Shen Chuxia came back, they all grabbed her, "Xia'er, are we going to be arrested like your father? gone?"

Shen Chuxia smiled and said, "No, maybe the list of champions is going to be announced. Afraid of causing people to be overly excited, the Prince Regent stepped up his patrol."

"Really?" Uncle Shen didn't quite believe it, and looked at his father.

Mr. Shen stroked his white beard, "Xia'er often walks outside, she said yes, don't worry, but since that's the case, everyone should stay away from going out, the mother of success—"

"Father—" the aunt quickly stood up and responded.

"Go and buy three or four servants who come back, the gatekeepers, the grocery buyers, and everyone should try to go out as little as possible."

"That...that livelihood..."

Shen Chuxia hurriedly said, "Before my father comes out, I will pay for all the expenses of the family."

Everyone was stunned, this is not like Shen Chuxia's style, she likes everyone to be independent to reflect the value of living independently, suddenly she raises everyone, how weird it looks.

"Before my father comes out, after he comes out, I won't support you any more." Shen Chuxia pretended to be relaxed.

Everyone still feels heavy.

"Let's go back to each room, I'll say something to Xia Er." Mr. Shen waved his hand, and everyone dispersed.

You can't hide anything from the master, Shen Chuxia was wearing a loose robe, and he found out that his arm was injured.

"grandfather--"

"You messed with Gao's party?"

"Why not the regent?" Shen Chuxia felt strange, he was the one who arrested his father.

Mr. Shen said with emotion, "The regent is the one who leads the army and fights. If he kills a person directly, the Gao family and his son are jesters. Their style is to kill without blood. As long as they can achieve their goals, they can do anything. come out."

Ginger is really old and spicy.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I have someone to help me. As long as everyone is careful, Uncle Daguo is not so easy to get."

"Yeah." At this time, Mr. Shen showed his unconditional trust in his second granddaughter, "Be careful outside."

"Yes, Grandpa, I will." Shen Chuxia turned and left.

After thinking about it, he stopped, "Grandpa, why didn't you ask me why the Gao family and his son wanted to kill me?"

"Hey, silly boy, why do you still have to ask, you have touched their interests."

"Grandpa..." Shen Chuxia turned around and hugged Old Man Shen, "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I put everyone in danger."

Mr. Shen was taken aback for a moment, then stretched out his hand to pat her head, and said kindly, "Under the nest there are dead eggs, there must be someone who is Gao's heart trouble, but it just so happens that this person is you!"

"Grandpa, there's nothing I can do about it, and it's also to save this puppy's life."

The sad old man was laughed at by his second granddaughter: "Yes, we are also trying to save the puppy's life...haha..."

The first champion of the Wei Dynasty's resumption of scientific examinations will be decided jointly by Mrs. Gao and Ji Chong, and the two are at loggerheads in court.

With her injuries, Shen Chuxia took advantage of this time to tear down the abandoned warehouse and rebuild it. Her idea of ​​a front shop and a back house was very influential among businessmen. Many people not only watched the fun, but even bought the land near the warehouse. As a result, Nearby land has been sold out.

"Who……"

The household registration of Jingzhao Mansion was surrounded by businessmen.

The little official shouted impatiently, "Who else can be, of course it is Yu and Chen."

The businessmen looked at each other.

No matter what, the area around the corner of the Beicheng River is three to five miles away. Yu and Chen actually bought them all. How much money would it cost?

It did cost a lot of money. Boss Yu's entire net worth plus Shen Chuxia's 2000 taels was used to buy the land, almost 2 taels.

"It's all pulled down, I don't have the money to build it." Boss Yu worried.

Shen Chuxia smiled and said, "What's the hurry, you'll have the money soon?"

"..." Boss Yu was made mysterious by her.

Shen Chuxia said in desperation, "Boss Yu will blame you if he wants to blame him. He didn't ask anything, and just took out the money to buy land with me. What if I lied to you?"

"But you don't look like a liar."

……

Well, he also has the intuition and judgment of a businessman.

"Come on, let's put the land up for sale."

Ji Chong quarreled with the old grand master for nearly seven days in the court hall, and finally used the method of drawing lots.

"It's absurd, it's just absurd. A dignified number one scholar actually uses the method of drawing lots. Ji Chong, are you worthy of the Ji family's ancestors?"

Ji Chong didn't change his face and his heart beat, "I think the articles of these five people are evenly divided, and it's difficult to make a decision. It's unfair to choose anyone. It's better to let God choose someone. Everyone has a chance. Could it be that Mrs. Gao Don't you think this is the most fair?"

"you……"

The top five in the Wei Dynasty were finally settled by drawing lots, and the list was posted to the Tribute Court, which caused a huge sensation.

When the people in the capital were making a fuss, Shen Chuxia sold all the land she wanted to sell in a very bad way. She bought [-] and sold [-].

"It's a warehouse for nothing, and there is still a piece of broken land." Boss Yu looked at the 5 taels of real gold and silver, his eyes glowed.

Shen Chuxia said, "Boss Yu, first take away your principal of 8000 taels."

"No, I want to stay and do business with you."

Shen Chuxia shook her head, "It's yours to earn, take it away quickly, or I will change my mind, and you will have nothing."

Boss Yu thought for a while, and took 8000 taels of silver, "The remaining 1 taels, you hurry up and take a step."

Shen Chuxia took 5000 taels, "I'm not being polite to you. I want to support my family. For the rest, let's plan how to use it and how to divide the bill in the future." It's all clear and frank.

Shen Chuxia's infrastructure construction is in full swing here, and there is a big scandal in the scientific research there.

The article of the number one scholar in the Wei Dynasty was revealed to have been bought, how to buy it, how did the seller know the exam questions, one after another was pulled out by everyone.

More and more people gathered in front of Dali Temple and Gongyuan, and even Taishi's Mansion and Regent's Mansion were surrounded by people. They asked the court to give an answer.

Old Han Tuo was dressed in the uniform of a quack Taoist priest, sitting on an unremarkable street corner to tell his fortune, and Shen Chuxia sat next to him.

He said, "Ji Chong caught your idea."

Shen Chuxia laughed, "A person in power like him is always looking at the opportunity to bring down the opponent, how could he miss any opportunity."

"What do you think the result will be?" Old Han Tuo asked.

Shen Chuxia chuckled, "Are you more anxious than Ji Chong?"

Old Han Tuo was taken aback for a moment, then looked up to the sky, "I've been waiting for a long time, so it's inevitable that I'm impatient."

"Don't worry, this is the Gao family who has been honored and favored since Emperor Xingzheng." Shen Chuxia reminded.

When summer comes, old Han Tuo raised his eyes, "The sky has changed."

Shen Chuxia looked around and saw that the old Hantuo's people and Huang Dali's people were scattered among them, and she left the fortune-telling shop calmly.

After a few steps, a black carriage blocked her way.

(End of this chapter)