After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

Chapter 363: The prince’s visit, from beginning to end
After hearing this, Mrs. Zhou's face instantly darkened, her fists clenched, and the anger in her heart burned like a raging flame. "Hmph, I knew they wouldn't keep to themselves!" She gritted her teeth, her hatred for Song Yunxi, Jiao Niang and Tan Zhixu escalating again.

Seeing this, Song Ling'er nodded with satisfaction, thinking about using Zhou's anger to achieve her own goals.

She pretended to comfort her: "Sister-in-law, please don't be angry. We can't just swallow this breath. One day, we will let them see who is the one who laughs last."

Zhou's eyes flashed with fierceness, and he nodded. The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had reached some unknown consensus.

And all of this was watched silently by a pair of eyes hiding in the dark, indicating that a new storm was about to arise in the Hou Mansion.

At the same time, the Hou Mansion was still prosperous, and no one noticed the coming storm.

At night, the aroma of wine overflows and there is a bustle of people.

Tan Zhixu was neatly settling accounts behind the counter. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi walking into the private room on the second floor and chatting happily with a young man in Chinese clothes.

That young man has an extraordinary bearing and an air of nobility between his brows. He is the current sixth prince.

She knew in her heart that the Sixth Prince had long wanted to win over her and use the exquisite skills and unique designs of the Hou Mansion Embroidery Workshop to add color to the royal weavings.

However, Tan Zhixu always kept a low profile and did not want to get too involved in royal disputes, so he never took the initiative to contact him.

But looking at this posture tonight, the Sixth Prince seems to be interested in further deepening the relationship.

Tan Zhixu remained calm and quietly signaled to Gu Yu to send an extra jar of aged wine to Gu Huaijing as a sign of goodwill.

She knew that Gu Huaijing had a close relationship with the Sixth Prince, and if she could convey her position indirectly through Gu Huaijing, she might be able to maintain a distance without being disrespectful.

"Gu Yu, go and tell the kitchen to prepare a few more exquisite side dishes and send them to Mr. Gu." Tan Zhixu ordered in a low voice. Gu Yu nodded in agreement and then quietly retreated.

On the other side, Gu Huaijing raised a glass and invited the Sixth Prince to have a drink with him. He smiled and said, "Your Highness, the osmanthus wine in this restaurant is good. Please try it."

After hearing this, the Sixth Prince laughed loudly and said with appreciation: "Master Gu, it seems that you are very familiar with this restaurant. In that case, Your Highness just has something to discuss."

Gu Huaijing put down his wine glass, with a slightly serious look on his face, "Please tell me, Your Highness, Sixth Highness, Huaijing will do his best as long as he can."

"To be honest, I admire the new garments from Guifu Embroidery House very much, especially those designs that combine the characteristics of the north and the south. They are excellent. I intend to introduce this technique to the palace. I wonder if I can ask my dear lady to help me. ?”

The sixth prince spoke bluntly, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

Gu Huaijing pondered for a moment and did not respond immediately.

"Sixth Prince, I don't have a close relationship with Madam Er'e of the Hou Mansion, so this matter may not be completed." Gu Huaijing responded with a smile, with helplessness in his tone.

The sixth prince wanted to say something else, but he didn't want to have too much contact with Gu Huaijing. Gu Huaijing, who saw the sixth prince's intention, had no choice but to say that he was not very familiar with Tan Zhixu. We just went to northern Shaanxi to help the northern Shaanxi Chamber of Commerce handle some matters. When the sixth prince saw Gu Huaijing's firm attitude, he also Had to give up.

Gu Huaijing walked into the backyard of the Hou Mansion under the moonlight, and saw Tan Zhixu standing alone in the courtyard, wearing a simple and elegant dress gently swaying in the wind, contrasting with the stars.

He was filled with emotion and stepped forward quickly, with a bit of apology and regret on his face.

"Xu Xu, what do you think about what happened to His Highness Sixth Prince today?" Gu Huaijing broke the silence by speaking with concern in his words.

Tan Zhixu looked up at him, his eyes as calm as water, but a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Master Gu, I have my own concerns. Although it is not easy to get involved in royal affairs, if I can bring honor to the country with my embroidery skills, , isn’t it an honor? It’s just that I need to think carefully, not only to protect the embroidery workshop from being implicated, but also to preserve the tranquility of the Hou Mansion. "

After hearing this, Gu Huaijing frowned slightly, looking at her thin but tough back, with mixed feelings in his heart.

With the drunkenness welling up in his heart, he took advantage of his drunkenness and spoke bluntly: "Xu Xu, to tell you the truth, I regret not stopping you from marrying into this prince's mansion. Once Song Qinian left, you were attacked from all sides in this prince's mansion, and you had to support yourself alone. I really can't bear the whole embroidery workshop."

Tan Zhixu turned around, looked at Gu Huaijing firmly, and smiled slightly: "Master Gu, life is full of different situations, and everyone has his own destiny. Since I have chosen this path, I have no regrets. Not to mention It is said that Song Yunxi has changed now and is more responsible for the family. Even for Brother Dong, I have to face everything with strength. "

The two looked at each other and smiled, with a tacit understanding and understanding that needed no words.

The night was getting darker, and starlight filled the entire Hou Mansion.

At night, the shops in Hou Mansion are brightly lit, and Zhou's figure frequently appears in various shops.

At first, the shopkeepers didn't pay much attention, thinking it was just a routine inspection. However, as Zhou's arrival almost every day, the shopkeepers began to talk about it and became uneasy.

On this day, a young shopkeeper hurried to the embroidery workshop and found Tan Zhixu, who was instructing the embroiderer to embroider. He reported nervously: "Madam, Mrs. Zhou has been visiting our shops frequently recently. Looking at her posture, she seems to be checking for something important. thing."

When Tan Zhixu heard this, the silver needle in her hand did not stop, but a meaningful smile flashed between her eyebrows. She had already connected this matter with Song Ling'er's recent quietness, and thought to herself: "Song Ling'er, Song Ling'er Son, are you really unable to hold yourself back?"

"I understand." Tan Zhixu responded calmly, but his face remained calm, "You just do your part, and don't worry about the rest. I'll take care of everything."

At the same time, Song Ling'er was sitting in the boudoir, fiddling with an jade bead in her hand, with a sly smile on her lips. She whispered to herself in the mirror: "Ms. Zhou, just check it out. Wait. By the time you find out something, I'm afraid it will be too late."

In the early morning of the next day, the sun filled the courtyard of the Hou Mansion. Zhou appeared in front of the largest silk shop early and led a team of servants to check the accounts one by one.

Tan Zhixu, on the other hand, quietly arranged for Gu Yu to pay attention to the actions of Zhou's group and secretly make arrangements to ensure that all accounts were correct.

In the evening, Gu Huaijing came to the embroidery workshop as usual to discuss daily affairs with Tan Zhixu. Seeing that Tan Zhixu's face was calm as usual, he couldn't help but curiously asked: "Mr. Zhou is doing a lot of things in various shops today, what are your plans?"

Tan Zhixu smiled softly, his eyes bright: "I have long expected this day to come, so I have made preparations in advance. What Zhou has investigated are just trivial and insignificant things. What her real intention is requires further observation by me. "