Red makeup against the world

Chapter 576

After strolling around in the back garden, the three of them sat in the gazebo and sipped tea. The three women were all of Zhong Ling Yuxiu's generation.

One is a noble royal princess, but she is kind and friendly, making people feel close; the other is born in a businessman, but obsessed with poetry and books, with a calm face and a scholarly atmosphere; the other is a widowed elder Female, with her own bosom to win others' respect, she is indifferent to outsiders, but she is as warm as a spring breeze in front of relatives and friends.

They each have their own elegance, laughing and feasting, and the twenty-eight-year-old maids stand by their side.

The breeze is blowing, the fragrance of flowers is faint, and the end is extremely comfortable. It is a picture of a beautiful woman enjoying the scenery in autumn.

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In the study room of the outer courtyard, the men were seated separately as guests and hosts.

After chatting a few words about business, Wu Zhengxiang asked, "How is your caravan, Khitan and Tubo routes, doing?"

Xu Wenmin replied: "It's pretty smooth. Occasionally encounter horse thieves, and sometimes they can't beat them. But generally speaking, the profits are quite good." These two routes, the Xu family caravan teamed up with the Qian family and Fenghao There are a large number of bodyguards guarding Hefeng, and ordinary small horse thieves dare not disturb.

Wu Zhengxiang pondered for a moment, he was a little worried about the current situation in the court, and said: "The current situation in the court seems to be calm, but in fact it is not. In my opinion, the Xu family should build another way out."

The prince has a tyrannical temperament and has taken actions to harm Xu Wanzhen, Wu Zhengxiang must not let him ascend to the throne.But he was supported by Guan Jinghuan, and he made great contributions to disaster relief. In the past two years, he has become more and more calm, and his face does not show any anger or anger. More and more ministers support him.

Last year, because of the Tubo war, the crown prince and the king of Qi fought fiercely.Although King Qi achieved his goal, he successfully guaranteed the logistics and won the support of the General Zhenxi's Mansion, but although the prince was defeated, he did not suffer any injuries.

This would have been unimaginable without Guan Jinghuan's support.Guan Jinghuan, indeed, is a popular candidate for the next prime minister, he really is an old fox!In at most two years, Zhu Zihou would beg for the bones to return home. When Guan Jinghuan became the prime minister, the crown prince's position would be more stable.In this regard, Wu Zhengxiang expressed deep concern.

Being in the capital, the Xu family maintained a high degree of sensitivity to politics.After all, the crown prince and King Qi had used Xu Wanzhen's marriage in order to recruit their own people, and the Xu family was naturally wary of seizing the heir.

Although the current momentum of the Xu family is in full swing, they have already offended the crown prince. Once the crown prince ascends the throne, it is not impossible to attack the Xu family.Firstly, to scare the chickens to scare the monkeys, and secondly, to copy the Xu family can fill the internal treasury and make a small fortune.

Xu Wenmin said in a deep voice: "As my brother-in-law said, we have discussed it many times. But Khitan and Tubo are not good choices. Life on the grasslands is hard and turbulent."

"I don't know if you have thought about the sea route?" Wu Zhengxiang asked.He has the most blatant secret spy team in the whole world, and he knows the way of Jin Nanhou's fortune like the back of his hand.

The merchant ships of the Marquis of Jinnan go to sea twice a year, and each time they can bring exquisite statues, clocks, watches, jewelry, spices, etc., which are very different from Gaomang's style, and sell them to the capital to generate huge profits.This shows that on the other side of the sea, there must be a country with a level of civilization similar to that of the Gaomang Dynasty.There, perhaps, is the best retreat.

"Sea route?" Xu Changzong shook his head: "The sea route is not so easy to travel. Not to mention being firmly controlled by the Marquis of Jinnan, sea ships, experienced sailors, and sea charts are all indispensable."

Wu Zhengxiang tapped on the table: "I have two sea charts here. The ship can go to Quanzhou Dock to find a way. As for the sailors, I don't believe they were all recruited by Marquis Jinnan."

Xu Wenmin asked: "Brother-in-law means, we can try the sea route?"

"Yes, Jinnan Hou, I'll find a way. Big brother can send people to Quanzhou to build ships and sailors. There are more people who know how to do it near the sea."

Wu Zhengxiang had originally thought about whether he would give advice to Emperor Qinglong regarding the opening of the sea route.But as far as the current DPRK situation is concerned, it is more focused on land rather than sea.Although going to sea is highly profitable, it is also risky, and ship destruction is also a common occurrence.

Right now, the battle between the Crown Prince and the King of Qi has not yet been decided, so I'm afraid that the two will seize the opportunity to suggest rashly.It's better to wait for a while, let the Xu family do it in private, and find a way out first.

Xu Wenmin nodded, since Wu Zhengxiang has guaranteed, this road must be tried.

The more wealth the Xu family has, the more uneasy he is.After all, the Xu family is a merchant after all, and there is no one in court.Although because of Xu Wanzhen's relationship, she was taken care of by Empress Dowager Xiao, but Empress Dowager Xiao was old after all, so she couldn't take care of the Xu family for long.

Who can say what will happen in the future?Maybe it will get in the way of some dignitaries, even the emperor's eyes at any time, the Xu family is just a piece of fat to be slaughtered.

After discussing this matter, the young man outside the door came to report that lunch had been set in the front hall of Ronghui Hall, and a few people were invited to have dinner.

Xu Wenmin said: "That's it, I'll wait for your news."

Wu Zhengxiang responded: "Marquis Jinnan is fine here, and I will inform you to go to Quanzhou. Before that, don't startle the snake."

After finishing speaking, the three of them walked towards Ronghui Hall.

Mrs. Xu, Princess Chunhe, Mrs. Zhu, Xu Wanzhen, and Xu Wenyu are all seated, and Aunt Song is not qualified to attend such a family banquet.Seeing the three people coming, Mrs. Zhu hurriedly got up, Mrs. Xu said: "Wen Min's daughter-in-law, sit down quickly. Today is a family banquet, so I don't need you to wait on me."

Xu Wenmin nodded at her with a smile, and Mrs. Zhu took her seat again.

Originally, Feng Xing’s family was in charge of the Xu family’s kitchen, but now it’s accompanied by Xu Wanzhen. Xu Wenmin found another skilled worker from Suzhou, and also found one in the capital. Today’s family banquet is a fusion of the two local flavor.

Mrs. Xu said with a smile: "I am used to eating Jiangnan dishes, but now I am not used to eating Luoyang city dishes."

After eating and washing, Mrs. Xu said: "Zhen'er, your yard is still reserved, go back and rest first."

Xu Wanzhen complied, and said to Xu Wenmin: "Brother, do you have time? My sister has something to do, and I want to ask you for advice after lunch break."

Xu Wenmin said softly: "For you to return home, today is specially vacated, just get up and come to me."

Xu Wanzhen only felt that she was extremely happy. Being able to have such a loving natal family didn't make her any less because she got married.In contrast, the Duke of Zhongguo's mansion has no family warmth towards Wu Zhengxiang.

Everyone broke up in Ronghui Hall and went back to their respective courtyards for a lunch break.

Su Liangzhi sent someone to pass the message, and said that he would come in the afternoon, and Princess Chunhe followed Mrs. Zhu to the Yongxu Courtyard to rest. She couldn't keep her eyes open and bother the newly married Wu Zhengxiang and her husband.

Taking Wen Mulan and Sangzi along, Xu Wanzhen and Wu Zhengxiang left Ronghui Hall and walked along the veranda towards the small courtyard of the back room.

When he reached the gate of the courtyard, Wu Zhengxiang whispered in Xu Wanzhen's ear: "I have been to your courtyard countless times, but today I just entered through the gate in a fair manner."

His warm breath breathed in his ears, Xu Wanzhen blushed and her heart beat all of a sudden, she glanced at her, and said in a low voice: "The sky is bright and bright, you are not afraid of being heard by others."

There was a hint of a smile on Wu Zhengxiang's lips, he looked extremely sexy, Xu Wanzhen's heart skipped a beat when he saw it, and his face turned a little redder.

He said: "We are husband and wife now, so what if we are heard?" There was a bit of sarcasm in his tone, and he continued to tease his wife: "I am very much looking forward to the next lunch break as a husband."

(End of this chapter)