Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

After listening to Su Zhe's words, Xu Huaiyi sighed casually, "It seems that the emperor's punishment has dealt a heavy blow to the princes."

Su Zhe choked and said quietly, "Then there's no need to say it?"

In an ordinary family, if I teach my son a lesson, the son will be depressed for a long time, let alone the royal family. King and father, king and father, there is not only the relationship between father and son, but also the difference between king and minister. Who can not be afraid?
Xu Huaiyi laughed twice and added, "Only with deep love can we have deep responsibility. Haha, just think about it..."

Su Zhe sighed helplessly, "It's difficult..."

Xu Huaiyi's eyes flashed, "Now you have a chance to share your worries. Do you dare to try it?"

"What opportunity?" Su Zhe looked at him, his eyes suddenly brightening.

Xu Huaiyi winked and said, "I told you about the Chamber of Commerce before. If this thing is done, it will definitely be a great achievement. It will also be beneficial to the second prince. It can be regarded as a political achievement, right? Our Dayong , Do not discriminate against merchants, if business develops well, people will live better, and the imperial treasury will be filled. "

Su Zhe was stunned, "You mean, tell him about the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce. It's best to get his support, get him involved, and let him..."

Let the second prince also take a share of the pie.

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "If we can persuade the Second Prince to support us, it will be easier for the Chamber of Commerce to handle matters and its influence will be greater."

Of course, there will be corresponding disadvantages, but in Xu Huaiyi's opinion, those disadvantages can still be overcome, especially the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

Su Zhe nodded subconsciously, and then asked uncertainly, "But what if the second prince doesn't like it?"

Although there is no discrimination in doing business these days, those in higher positions still do not want to be tainted by the smell of copper.

Xu Huaiyi said meaningfully, "Then tell him all the benefits of establishing the Chamber of Commerce. There will always be something that can impress him."

Su Zhe frowned and began to think.

Xu Huaiyi didn't bother him. After drinking a cup of milk tea leisurely, the hesitation in Su Zhe's eyes became firm, "You're right, this is my chance."

If this thing is done well, it will be more respected than making money for the second prince. The Su family can also give him money, but what is the Chamber of Commerce? It is a private force. If this force is well managed, it can also contribute to the great cause.

Su Zhe stood up, bowed and thanked him, and left in a hurry.

After the door closed, Li Yunting, who had been silent for the whole time, couldn't help but asked curiously, "Are you planning to help Su Zhe support the second prince?"

Xu Huaiyi took off his shoes, leaned half on the bed, flipped through his storybook, and said without raising his head, "No, I won't get involved in those things."

Li Yunting was puzzled, "Then what you did just now seemed to be that you wanted to attribute the credit for establishing the Chamber of Commerce to the second prince. Although I don't quite understand the significance of this Chamber of Commerce and its weight, Su Zhe attaches so much importance to it. , I think it has a lot of benefits. If it can be done, it will undoubtedly increase the bargaining chips for the second prince to compete for the throne..."

Xu Huaiyi said carelessly, "I'm just giving Su Zhe an idea. Of course, more importantly, I want to get the Chamber of Commerce thing done. It's too hard and too hard for Su Zhe to go back and forth all by himself." It's troublesome. Moreover, there is no peace in his family, and the fighting is too fierce. I'm worried that if his elder brother finds out about this, he will stop him, and the idea of ​​establishing a chamber of commerce will probably be scrapped. But if there is a second prince behind it, With support, the situation will be very different. No matter how unwilling his eldest brother is, he will not dare to cause sabotage, and his biological father will no longer be in trouble. As for whether he will become a bargaining chip for the second prince... that is a matter for the future, and it belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to serve businessmen and is not very political.”

Li Yunting understood, "You are not helping him, you are using him."

It's really brave, but he likes it.

Xu Huaiyi hissed, "If you see through it but don't tell it, we are still good brothers."

Li Yunting raised the corner of his mouth, "However, you still have to pay attention to your sense of propriety. After all, in the eyes of others, you are helping the second prince, and it is easy to be classified as the camp that supports the second prince. Who told you to go with Su Zhe? It’s getting closer and closer, so it’s normal to be misunderstood.”

Xu Huaiyi chuckled, "Then if I am closer to you, shouldn't it be more appropriate for me to be rowed to the Third Prince's ship?"

Li Yunting subconsciously said, "How is that the same? Even I don't admit that I am the third prince..."

Xu Huaiyi said, "It doesn't matter whether you admit it or not. What matters is that you are the son of Dingyuan Houfu and the nominal brother-in-law of the third prince. This is enough. Especially I heard that the third prince's concubine is still pregnant. Once After you give birth to an imperial grandson, your relationship with the third prince will only become closer. It is simply impossible for you to live alone. "

Li Yunting was speechless for a moment.

Xu Huaiyi continued, "If we are on good terms, many people will think that I am on the same page as you. This is human nature. For example, if you ask me for help, can I ignore it? Even if it indirectly benefits the third prince, Then I don’t care, brotherhood is more important, don’t you think?”

Li Yunting said "hmm". He was heartbroken just now, but now he became enlightened because of his words.

Then Xu Huaiyi smiled evilly and said, "Actually, I have some relationship with the Fourth Prince. Once anyone finds out, I will probably be labeled as a member of the Four Princes' party."

Li Yunting asked in surprise, "What's the relationship?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "My sister, in order to survive, became a concubine for Qiao Huaijin's cousin during her escape. Although the concubine's natal family is not a serious relative, the blood relationship cannot be broken. For the sake of profit, it is not that she cannot move around. You think so. Bar?"

He spoke calmly, even with a hint of ridicule and teasing, but without any shame or anger.

Li Yunting asked, "Aren't you angry?"

For those who cling to the powerful, sending girls from their families to be concubines is nothing. But for a sweet-tempered man like Xu Huaiyi, who would not even use beautiful maids for fear of someone crawling into his bed, he must despise such a thing.

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly, "I was angry a long time ago. I found out later that it was too late to stop me. In fact, even if I knew it in advance, I couldn't stop it. My sister is very ambitious. She doesn't want to marry a country man, so she is willing to go." If a wealthy family enjoys a good life, I can just take it as a concubine. If the three views are different, even if I talk nonsense, she won't listen. "

Li Yunting nodded, "Everyone has his own ambitions and cannot be forced to do so. But if your sister does this, your position is really passive. The Qiao family is the fourth prince's maternal family. No matter what, they cannot be torn apart. One will be prosperous and one will suffer. My concubine is also a member of the Qiao family."

According to the world's classification standards, Xu Huaiyi is a proper member of the Fourth Prince Party.

Xu Huaiyi spread his hands, "So, look, is there any difference if I help the second prince or the third prince?"

Li Yunting suddenly joked, "Tell me, after these things get out, will others think that you are running around and betting on everything?"

Xu Huaiyi sighed exaggeratedly, "Be more confident, others will definitely think so, oh, I'm afraid my reputation will be ruined, God knows, I don't want to touch anyone!"

He just wants to help his own advantage.

After school in the afternoon, Wei Liang drove a mule cart to pick him up. Along the way, Xu Huaiyi asked about the temple opening ceremony in the village.

Wei Liang responded one by one.

"I heard from my classmate that many powerful people in the city have sent their servants to watch the fun. Can you recognize them?" "Yes, no matter how disguised those people are, they are still different from the common people, but the slaves have limited knowledge and don't know what they are." Which one?"

"It's okay, as long as you can see the problem."

"I do recognize one of you. I went to pick you up at the academy and saw him before. He was wearing a student shirt. I heard someone call him Mr. Li."

Xu Huaiyi aroused curiosity and said, "Tell me about his appearance."

Wei Liang described it in detail, and finally said, "He hid in the crowd, probably because he didn't want to be discovered. Moreover, his expression was different from those who came to inquire about the news. He seemed to be worried, and there was something about him. I'm very afraid, as if I really don't want to come here, but I have to come here. In short, it's very weird. "

Xu Huaiyi had a guess in his mind. This person was probably Li Yuan. Why was he going to Hutian Village so covertly?
Over the years, the only thing people can remember about Hutian Village is that the epidemic was discovered a few years ago, and the village was sealed off, leaving the villagers to fend for themselves. After that, Hutian Village became a place rejected by the people, and few people Mention it again.

I thought about it all the way until I got home, but I still couldn't figure it out.

During the meal, Gu Xiaoyu asked about what big things happened in the capital, and Xu Huaiyi didn't hide it from him, and explained it in quite detail.

After hearing this, Gu Xiaoyu asked seriously, "Dad, is the Yao family's bad luck these days really caused by being haunted by evil spirits?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "Of course not, it's man-made."

Right in front of you, he naturally wouldn't say these words, and could only think silently in his heart. It's not time to discuss important matters with Gu Xiaoyu, and five years old is still too young.

But Gu Xiaoyu obviously had a lot of thoughts and didn't look like a five-year-old child at all. "Then who do you think did it?"

Xu Huaiyi said without any guilt, "They must be the enemies of the Yao family. Otherwise, why would they bother the Yao family for no reason?"

Gu Xiaoyu asked, "But why can't we find any clues?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "The other party has great qinggong and brilliant techniques. There are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the world. If we can't do it, it doesn't mean that others can't do it too."

This reason temporarily convinced Gu Xiaoyu, and he turned to ask, "Do you think the matter is over here?"

Xu Huaiyi asked, "How did your husband recommend you?"

Gu Xiaoyu said, "Sir, the person behind the scenes thought that killing Yao Changjun meant that he would be silenced. All the secrets would be unconfirmed and he would be safe. However, he did not know that Yao Changjun's death was not the end, but the beginning. If the capital was not peaceful, Please tell me to study with peace of mind and just understand a little bit."

Xu Huaiyi kept nodding, "Your husband is right. Yao Changjun's death will reveal the secrets that they have tried so hard to cover up bit by bit, making all their plans come to nothing. In this way, the civil and military ministers in the court will be able to I have to live in fear, lest I be harmed by the fish in the pond."

After pausing for a moment, he said again, "Especially the princes, they may have a harder time."

Who told Emperor Jianxing to suspect that they were related to the Yao family's affairs?

Gu Xiaoyu's face stiffened slightly, and after a moment he calmly said, "This is the price of being a prince."

Even the eldest prince, who has little power to compete for the throne, is not immune.

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi rubbed his head and said, "At a young age, I think too much. Be careful not to grow taller. Okay, if the sky falls, there will still be tall people to support you. Just be a child with peace of mind. You will be indispensable in the future. While you’re busy.”

Gu Xiaoyu pursed his lips and nodded.

Xu Huaiyi coaxed again, "My father will ask for leave for you later. Our family will go to Zhuangzi to soak in the hot springs tomorrow and relax."

Gu Xiaoyu said, "Mr. will teach a new lesson tomorrow..."

Xu Huaiyi said with an indifferent expression, "Then bring your husband with you."

Gu Xiaoyu, "..."

At night, after entering the RV, Gu Huanxi asked worriedly, "Xiaoyu seems to be paying attention to the Yao family. Is it because he knows that the Meng family's daughter has entered his father's backyard?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "Maybe, well, it's not just the backyard. Didn't I arrange for someone to enter the eldest prince's mansion before? That person's name is Liu Xing. He knows how to take care of flowers and plants, so he went in and became a gardener. He is also an observant and thoughtful person. The person who inquired about the news actually found out that Concubine Meng was pregnant and sent the news to me..."

Gu Huanxi felt uncomfortable subconsciously and sneered, "She is indeed an infatuated woman and a heartless man. She has no ability to keep her eldest son, but she has the leisure to have children with others. Tell me, in the future, his sons will be born one after another. Can he still think of Xiaoyu?" Son?"

Xu Huaiyi took a breath and his expression changed, "The eldest son is always different. He shouldn't like the new and dislike the old, right?"

Gu Huanxi snorted, "Isn't it natural for men to like the new and dislike the old? Even if he still has feelings for Xiaoyu, he feels mostly guilty. The son who is raised under his knees is closer. If it takes too long, in three to five years, Xiaoyu I can’t even go back to him. Do you think there is still a place for Xiaoyu in the palace at that time?”

Xu Huaiyi said, "It's not that pessimistic. Aren't we still there? We will definitely try our best to pave the way for Xiaoyu. Anyway, I think the eldest prince is nostalgic for old feelings. Besides, the Meng family's daughter is pregnant and may not be able to give birth. "Have you forgotten how ruthless the eldest princess is? If she wasn't ruthless, she could force Xiaoyu to leave home to save her life? I think Xiaoyu's departure is a good thing."

Gu Huanxi said nothing, still feeling aggrieved and sad for Xiaoyu.

Xu Huaiyi tried to persuade him a little more, then simply changed the topic, "Wei Liang told me that Li Yuan also came to see the temple opening ceremony this morning."

"Huh? The second young master from Changlehou Mansion?"

"Yes, I always feel that his purpose in coming to the village is not simple, but I can't figure out what he came for."

"Where is this nonsense going?"

"Yes, I don't know why, I just feel that if I can find out this matter, I can bring him down..." He paused and suddenly became nervous, "He didn't see Xiaoyu, did he?"

Hearing what he said, Gu Huanxi started to get scared, "No, there were too many people at that time. I didn't want to push forward, so I took Xiaoyu to watch from a distance. Xiaoyu was wearing the hat and scarf I knitted for him. With only his eyes exposed, Li Yuan would definitely not be able to recognize him."

"That little fish..."

"Xiaoyu didn't notice Li Yuan either, otherwise he would have reminded me then."

Xu Huaiyi breathed a sigh of relief, and when he touched his forehead, he realized that he was breaking into a cold sweat. (End of chapter)