Princess of the auxiliary country

Chapter 435: Meeting

"Mother, you two can play first. I'm going to go see Marquis Xuanwu."

After saying that, she stood up and walked out.

Seeing her leave the courtyard, Fang Zhilan asked Princess Ningyang with some confusion.

"Mother, why do I feel like my little sister isn't angry with Marquis Xuanwu at all?"

"And it seems like she's looking forward to meeting Marquis Xuanwu."

She had to consider the adjective "looking forward to" before she said it again and again. There was nothing she could do. From what Huo Junyao had said just now, it seemed that she had already known that Marquis Xuanwu would come, and it sounded as if she would meet him even without the emperor's intervention.

After all these years of getting along, she has gotten to know Huo Junyao quite well. No matter who it is, she will not give face to anyone who makes her angry.

Just like the King of Qin, they had some friendship in the past, but after Gao Changting's two disturbances, Huo Junyao didn't give the King of Qin any face at all.

This is the case even for those who have a friendship with him. The Marquis Xuanwu has no friendship at all with Huo Junyao. In fact, he is the biological father of the culprit Gao Changting. He should be even less liked by Huo Junyao.

But her reaction was very different.

"I don't know either. I don't know what's going on in this girl's mind all day long. But since she's willing to meet me, that's a good thing."

Fang Zhilan nodded. After all, they were all from the same circle. Unless there was a big grudge, they would often give each other some face.

We'll meet each other sooner or later, so it's better not to make things too awkward.

Moreover, Marquis Xuanwu and Duke Ji were comrades-in-arms, and they were friends who had fought on the battlefield together.

"Go and ask the kitchen to prepare something. It's a rare occasion for the Marquis Xuanwu to come to our house, so we can't just let him leave like that. Also, arrange for someone to go to the capital to inform the Duke. If he's free, ask him to come over as well."

Fang Zhilan nodded and stood up to make arrangements.

On the other side, Huo Junyao arrived at the reception hall in front. Marquis Xuanwu was drinking tea leisurely. When he saw her come in, he immediately put down his teacup, stood up and bowed.

"I guess you are Princess Zhaode?"

Seeing this, Huo Junyao smiled and nodded. The next moment, even Marquis Xuanwu bowed and greeted him again.

Although he is a marquis, Huo Junyao's title is quite special and much higher than his, so he naturally has to perform the salute according to etiquette.

"Marquis Xuanwu, there is no need to be polite. Please take a seat."

Huo Junyao walked to the main seat and sat down, smiling and inviting Marquis Xuanwu to take a seat, but Marquis Xuanwu was not in a hurry to take a seat.

Instead, he bowed again and said, "Thank you, Princess."

"I have come to your house today to apologize for my daughter. Some time ago, my daughter was arrogant and offended the princess. It is because I, as her father, did not teach her well."

"I have prepared a generous gift today. I hope the princess can forgive me. I will teach you well after I return."

After saying this, he pointed to the side, where there were indeed several red satin gift boxes.

"Your Excellency is too kind. To be honest, I was really angry at the time, so I punished him. After thinking about it, I felt that it was a bit too much." "Your Excellency is coming to visit me like this today. I am really ashamed of you."

Xiaochan, who was following behind her, felt resentful when she heard what her young lady said.

I have no idea what's wrong with my young lady today. She speaks in such a flowery way, which is not like her usual self at all.

After hearing her words, the Marquis Xuanwu on the opposite side felt relieved. Although he did not say forgiveness, he had already expressed it in his words.

"That girl has been living in Xihu Pass and has never behaved properly. I have been very worried over the years. I wanted to have her come to the capital to learn some rules, but I didn't expect that she would offend the princess as soon as she arrived in the capital."

"Fortunately, the princess was kind and although she gave her some lessons, she also learned some rules. I am very grateful to the princess in my heart."

After a round of tacit compliments, Huo Junyao smiled and said, "These are just trivial matters. Marquis Xuanwu does not need to take them to heart."

"Although I am a princess appointed by the emperor himself, in reality, I am just a businessman. Marquis Xuanwu should have heard of this."

"Of course, although I have lived in Xihuguan for a long time, the name of Princess Zhaode is well-known. Nowadays, there are few people in my Yu Dynasty who don't know your name."

This is not an exaggeration at all. With the promotion of corn and potatoes, the name of Princess Zhaode Huo Junyao has spread to thousands of households. Even in some remote villages, as long as they have grown corn and potatoes, even if they have not heard of Huo Junyao's name, they know that these were found by the current Princess Zhaode and presented to the court, and then spread throughout the world.

What's more, after the first bumper harvest of corn and potatoes, farmers in some places were so grateful that they set up a longevity tablet for Princess Zhaode at home.

One can imagine how exaggerated Princess Zhaode’s reputation is in the Yu Dynasty nowadays.

The farmers in ancient times were very simple and honest. Although there was a description of poor mountains and bad water producing unruly people, they were only a minority after all, and most of them were people with simple and honest hearts.

They may have little knowledge and have never even left the place where they live, but they know very well who ensures they have enough food to eat.

Life was not easy in ancient times, and being able to have enough food was a luxury for the vast majority of people. Whoever could help them have enough food would be their great benefactor, and their ancestors would remember him by word of mouth.

"They are all empty names. I still prefer doing business."

"Does the Marquis know what the purpose of a businessman is?"

Hearing this, Xuanwu Hou smiled and shook his head, saying, "I'm not very clear about this, I hope the princess can enlighten me."

"It's not like I can teach you anything. There aren't many people coming to my hot spring villa all year round. Today, I'm very happy to see Xuanwu Hou, a founding hero, so I can't help but talk a lot. If Xuanwu Hou is willing to listen, then I'll tell you."

Marquis Xuanwu smiled and nodded, pretending to be listening attentively.

"As a businessman, what matters is making money through harmony. What I hate most is to take the initiative to cause trouble. I think I have been doing a good job over the years."

"It's just that money can move people's hearts. When others see you making money, they will inevitably be jealous. However, the principle of making money through harmony has always been my principle in life and work."

"As for me, I don't have any lofty ideals. I just want to make some money, live my life peacefully, and not take the initiative to provoke others. But if others are jealous of my industry, I can't just sit back and watch, don't you think?"

"That's natural. I won't offend others unless they offend me. The princess has done a very good job in this regard."

Marquis Xuanwu smiled and nodded, and he understood what Huo Junyao meant by this.

It is said that he is talking about the purpose of businessmen, but in fact, to put it bluntly, it is a warning. Of course, such a warning does not make people absolutely disgusted. At least at this time, Marquis Xuanwu did not feel dissatisfied.