I directed the Xuanwumen Incident

Chapter 466 Visiting at home, Princess Dongying is not as good as the maidservant of the Duke?
The scorching sun was like fire, and cicadas were already singing in the mansion.

"Sir, the bait you want."

The green maid dressed in green clothes, walked up to Xu Fenglei with a bowl of sand-like things, and said with a smile,
"It's been all morning, are you still in the Air Force?"

Although she didn't know how the word 'Air Force' came about, but she always heard Xu Fenglei say it, and she also understood the meaning of these two words——

Empty bamboo baskets, no fish.

"Isn't the Air Force normal? I didn't make a nest yesterday."

Xu Fenglei held the fishing rod, rolled his eyes and said,
"Give me the bait, and then go and get me some earthworms. You need fresh and lively bait, so that you can attract big fish!"

"Go!"

The maidservant pursed her lips.

"Would you like to put some more fish in the pond?"

she snickered.

"Go, go, go! It's so annoying!"

Xu Fenglei became a little annoyed and shouted,
"Slap your board again!"

"Sir, calm down, this servant will leave! Hehe..." The maidservant saluted in a panic, then ran away with a giggle.

Xu Fenglei stared.

This girl is getting more and more unruly!
wow.

At this moment, there was a ripple on the surface of the water, which made him instantly withdraw his attention and hold the fishing rod.

Da da.

A burst of light footsteps came, only to hear humanity:
"gentlemen……"

"Hush—" Xu Fenglei lowered his voice.

There was no more sound around.

Swish!
He pulled violently, and a herring broke out of the water. Xu Fenglei flicked it, and the herring landed on the grass with a thump, and its mouth opened and closed.

"Sir, it's fish!"

"It's perch!"

Xu Fenglei immediately smiled.

"Okay, okay! Hahaha..."

He proudly said,

"What did I say? Fishing is not that difficult, as long as you work hard, you can grind an iron rod into a needle!"

"Xiao Zi, put the fish away quickly, and eat it for lunch later!"

The purple maid nodded obediently, put the bass in the fish basket, and immediately brought a bottle of grape wine from behind.

"Sir, the chilled grape wine was taken out of the cellar just now, and it's still cold."

she said,

"Try it, this is the first bottle of this year."

boom!
The cork was opened, and a refreshing sweet smell entered Xu Fenglei's nose.

"It's still Xiaozi who hurts people."

Xu Fenglei laughed and drank a whole bottle.

The sweet and cold grapes entered the throat, reached the chest and abdomen, and spread to the limbs.

Meimei hiccupped, feeling refreshed and relieved from the heat.

"comfortable……"

"Sir, do you want another bottle?" Zi Mai asked with her head raised.

"No need, it's too late."

Xu Fenglei waved his hand and said,
"Although grape wine is good, drinking too much will make you tired."

Zi Mai nodded and took the empty bottle away.

"Sir, have you heard? Princess Dongying is asking for a lot of money in Chang'an."

She tilted her head.

Xu Fenglei frowned.

"It's strange to ask for a lot of money for a book, and it's not a lot of money for a child."

he joked,

"Dongying is a small and barren country with no civilization. It is normal for them to want to buy books in Datang to increase their wisdom and culture."

But speaking of it, with Haogong Qianhe's beauty, if she really paid a lot of money to ask for a child in Chang'an, the scene would be extremely hot, right?
cough.

"Oh, it's like this... I saw that many people sold her books for gold! The princess of Dongying is so generous, she exchanged boxes of gold for books!"

The Purple Maid was stunned, and then asked again,
"Do you have any unused books, and the servants sold them for you? They charge a high price!"

Xu Fenglei thought for a moment.

"Do we have books at home?" He asked back.

I have never been a person who loves to read!
"Yes! Don't you know?"

The purple maid said with a strange face,
"There are a lot of books in your study room, they all existed when His Majesty bestowed the house back then, and there are all kinds of books."

"It's just that you don't seem to have read it. The book is new..."

Xu Fenglei: "..."

"Cough...really?"

He touched his nose and said hesitantly,

"Those books are useless to me, why should I read them?"

"It just so happens that I have a chance now, so you can help me sell it all! The money from the sale can be used to subsidize the expenses of the family! But remember...we don't sell cheap, these are books that have been circulated by Xu Guogong's mansion anyway, that is With added value!"

"Sell it at a high price!"

"Yes, sir." Zi Mai accepted the order gladly, turned and left.

Xu Fenglei glanced at the perch in the fish basket that was no longer jumping as if resigned to his fate, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, he pinched a bait again, and threw the fishing rod into the lake.

But at this time, Zi Maid left and returned again.

"gentlemen."

She looked a little surprised.

"What else?"

Xu Fenglei held the fishing rod, closed his eyes, and spoke calmly.

In his words, this is called combining with fishing tackle, which can greatly increase the chance of catching fish.

"The Dongying princess, she..."

Zi Mai said,
"She came to visit you, just outside the residence, and brought a lot of gifts."

Swish.

Xu Fenglei opened his eyes.

"It's pretty fast."

he laughed,
"Okay, let her come in and take her here."

"Also, you go and get some cooking utensils. I bring all the tools I use for the picnic. Also, prepare some mustard sauce and marmalade."

"I'm going to invite the Dongying princess to dinner later, as a landlord."

"Yes." The purple maidservant left in response.

Xu Fenglei closed his eyes again, and became one with the fishing rod.

……

Outside Xu Guogong's mansion.

Haogong Chizuru stood in front of the door, and behind her were Inugami Mikichizu and several attendants.

On the carriage, gifts tied with ribbons were piled up, which showed that the Dongying princess came with a generous gift.

The so-called courteous people are no wonder, and the concierge is naturally more polite to this foreign princess.

"Please wait a moment, Miss Zi has already reported to the master, and the news will come soon."

Hao Gong Qianhe nodded.

"It's work."

She asked with a gentle smile,

"Dare to ask this big brother, who is the 'Purple Girl' you are talking about? Is it Xu Guogong's wife?"

"Ah...don't dare to be, how dare you let the princess call the younger one the big brother?" The porter's heart skipped a beat, and he waved his hands again and again, "You're so young."

Haogong Qianhe smiled slightly, but didn't speak, just stared at him.

The heart of the concierge Lao Zhang was suddenly filled with warmth, even warmer than the sun.

This Dongying princess really respects him!
Naturally, he was already full of affection for Haogong Qianhe, so without further words, he explained in detail for Haogong Qianhe:

"This purple girl is of course not the master's wife, but a maidservant of the mansion, but they are different from ordinary maidservants."

"The seven of them were given to the master before His Majesty ascended the throne to take care of his daily life. The master is very kind to them, so good that it can be said to be enviable."

"Later, when His Majesty ascended the throne, the master granted Xu Guogong a mansion. Naturally, these seven girls also went to the Duke's mansion and became the seven girls who were in charge. The newcomers in the mansion also called them aunts."

Haogong Qianhe was slightly taken aback when he heard the words.

"Is that so?"

she said in surprise,

"Xu Guogong doesn't have a wife?"

The concierge old Zhang nodded.

"Yes, it is well known that the master does not marry a wife."

he replied,
"He said that he will convert to Taoism in the future."

Haogong Chizuru glanced at Inugami Mikichizu next to him, and had some thoughts in his mind.

Just as they were chatting, the maidservant had already crossed the threshold and came out of the mansion.

"This is Dongying Princess, right?"

She looked at Haogong Qianhe's eyes, saluted with a smile,

"You are so beautiful!"

"Haogong Qianhe, I have met Miss Zi." Haogong Qianhe was polite and returned the courtesy.

"Hey... dare not dare, the princess is too polite, I am just a servant in the house, Princess Qianhe only needs to call me Xiao Zi."

The purple maid said repeatedly,

"Sir, please come with me."

Homiya Chizuru nodded, and gave Inukami Mikichizu a wink.

Inukami Mikichi understood, and immediately started unloading with his entourage.

The pile of presents was unloaded in front of the mansion gate and became a hill.

"Wow...Princess Qianhe, isn't your gift too generous?"

The purple maid said in surprise,

"No one has ever visited and given so many gifts, even if you are hired, you won't need so many..."

Just this bunch of presents, those who don’t know, really thought it was the man giving the bride price to the woman!
"A small gift is not a respect."

Haogong Qianhe pursed his lips and smiled,

"The Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and Qianhe yearns for it, so in terms of etiquette, we must do our best."

"Miss Zi, can they come into the mansion with me, move the presents in, and meet Xu Guogong?"

Zi Mai hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

"Mister only invites Princess Qianhe to enter the mansion, and no one else is allowed to enter."

With a trace of apology on her face, she said,
"I'm sorry... I will arrange for people to move these gifts into the mansion, and there will be no mistake or omission. Please rest assured, Princess Qianhe!"

Hearing this, Inukami Mikichisu couldn't help frowning.

After paying so much money to give gifts, you won't even be allowed in?
what does it mean?

"Okay, it's work."

Homiya Chizuru still had a smile on her face, turned to look at Inugami Mikichizu, stretched out her hand and said,
"Inu Shang-kun, give me the national treasure."

"Princess Qianhe...Your subordinates are worried if you go in alone." Inugami Mikichi said with a troubled expression.

When Zi Maid heard this, she was immediately unhappy.

"What is there to worry about? Our Duke Xu's mansion is the safest place in Chang'an. I don't know how many princes, princesses, and dignitaries have been here. Even His Majesty visits frequently without guards."

She hummed softly,

"Don't think too much about it."

Inukami Sankichi's expression froze.

"Miss Zi is right, Mr. Inu Shang is too worried."

Haogong Qianhe stretched out his hand again, this time his tone was not as gentle as before, with a hint of command in the gentleness,

"Give me the national treasure."

Not daring to push any more, Inugami Mikaichi took off the long tube from behind and offered it with both hands respectfully.

"This is?"

The purple maid asked doubtfully,
"Suspicious things are not allowed to enter the Duke's Mansion."

Could it be a sword here?
"Miss Zi, worry too much. Here is a copybook, which is a rare treasure."

Hao Gong Qianhe carried the long bamboo tube on his back and explained with a smile,
"The bamboo tube is for protection, so that the paper is not damaged by insects."

"Please lead the way."

The purple maid nodded slightly, and only then dispelled her doubts.

"Old Zhang, ask some servants to accept the presents."

She ordered, and then invited,

"Princess Qianhe, please follow me."

Haogong Qianhe happily followed, leaving only Gou Shang San Ri Si and his followers waiting outside the mansion.

"After all, I'm also the envoy of Dongpu. After sending so many gifts, I'm actually turned away. It's really... Baga!"

Inugami Mikichi looked at the servants who were having sex carrying presents, cursed in a low voice, then immediately closed his mouth, and carefully looked around.

……

The purple maid walked briskly around the mansion.

Hao Gong Qianhe looked at the scenery in the mansion, and the servants and maids who were taking care of the flowers and plants around them, couldn't help showing surprise in their eyes.

"Is this the Duke's residence?"

She couldn't help asking,

"So big? So... luxurious?"

At this moment, she couldn't think of any other words to describe it, only the word luxurious in her mind!
"Yes."

The purple maid took it for granted, said,
"My husband is a founding hero, so the place he lives in is naturally larger. What you see is the front yard, and there are several floors inside!"

"The place I'm going to take you to now is the back garden, where my husband is fishing."

Hao Gong Qianhe's eyes widened.

"And a garden? A lake?"

She was shocked,

"This is simply... more luxurious than our imperial palace in Japan."

Her name is 'Haogong Qianhe', which means that the palace she lives in is 'Haogong'.

Although it's called a palace, it's actually just a slightly bigger and clean house. It can't compare with this Xu Guogong's mansion at all!

However, the only consolation is that she has a lot of servants, barely comparable to Xu Fenglei.

"That's natural. You Dongpu is a small country, how can you compare with our Tang Dynasty?"

The purple maid blurted out a little proudly, but immediately realized the inadequacy in her words, and hurriedly tried to make up for it.

"Uh... I'm just talking nonsense, Princess Qianhe must not take it to heart, there must be something special about Dongpu."

Haogong Qianhe shook his head.

"It's not bullshit, it's the truth."

She smiled wryly,

"The material strength of the Great Tang Dynasty is by no means comparable to that of our Dongying. Even the Duke of the Great Tang is better off than the master of our Dongpu."

"It's really enviable..."

At this moment, Haogong Qianhe couldn't help but have a thought——

I am a dignified princess, but the living environment of a servant girl in the Duke's mansion is not as good as that of others!

"Then Princess Qianhe can stay in Chang'an for a while, and experience the customs and customs of our Great Tang..."

Purple Maid laughed,

"In your capacity, you will definitely receive the best hospitality."

Haogong Qianhe pursed her lips.

And the best treat?
When I first came to Chang'an, I was forced to kneel down to your husband, and my credentials were torn face to face.

Humiliation is more or less the same.

"Miss Zi, let me take the liberty to ask..."

She suddenly said,

"What kind of person is your husband?"

"I'm so curious, I really want to know more about his life."

The Purple Maid was slightly startled.

"My husband..."

She murmured for a while, and said seriously,

"He is a strange man, a great man."

"In my heart, he is the most powerful person in the world, the greatest hero!"

(End of this chapter)