My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 58 Begging for mercy
Xu Qin chatted with the two aunts for a while and then returned to his study. Gousheng was dozing off and was taken care of by the second aunt.

The news that Empress Xu was going home to visit her parents had spread throughout Nanjing. Many people actually wanted to meet the Empress, especially the wives of some nobles. Although they could go to the palace to meet her, they also needed to apply for a permit.

In addition, Empress Xu's visit to her relatives outside the palace also represents an attitude, that is, the royal family's attitude towards Xu Huizu. Empress Xu had not left the palace for three years. There were rumors that she was seriously ill, and it was Xu Qin who cured her.

Leaving the palace and returning to Xu Huizu's home now naturally represents the royal family's favor to the Xu family. Otherwise, Queen Xu would not come to Xu Huizu's home at this time, but would go to Duke Dingguo's mansion. After all, Duke Dingguo has a higher status now, but Xu Huizu does not have a title.

Xu Qin could not care about these, but Xiao Ningyue was anxious. Not only she was anxious, but many cloth merchants were anxious too. Several cloth merchants found Xiao Ningyue, hoping that Xiao Ningyue could go to the Xu Mansion to visit Empress Xu. The main purposes were two: every year the Weaving Bureau would select cloth merchants to purchase cloth and grey cloth, as well as spindles.

If their cloth was purchased by the royal family, it would be a supreme honor for the cloth merchants, and in this way they would also be able to sell better among the people.

The eunuchs in the weaving bureau also try to make money. They change several of them almost every year, under the pretext of fair competition, but in reality, they just want the cloth merchants to give them money.

However, the Weaving Bureau is nominally managed by His Majesty, and the actual power lies with the Queen. His Majesty does not have enough time to manage the Weaving Bureau.

After all, it was the Queen who arranged for the cloth from the Weaving Bureau to be delivered.

But it was very difficult for the merchant to see the queen.

Those small cloth merchants, especially those who bought Xu Qin's machines, already had a good relationship with Xiao Ningyue's family, and now they were all sitting in Xiao Ningyue's mansion.

"Miss Xiao, this is a rare opportunity. We are now using a new machine to produce four-foot cloth. Four-foot cloth will definitely be the mainstream in the future. And now, the weaving bureau will soon start selecting cloth. If we can enter the weaving bureau this time, it will be beneficial to all of us. Miss Xiao should go to the Xu Mansion and talk to Xu Qin in person to see if Xu Qin can help.

If we can get Master Xu to introduce us to the Queen, that would be even better. Now our spindles and cloth will soon be put on the market. The cloth of the Xu family will definitely enter the royal family, but if our cloth can also enter the royal family, I think you know the benefits." The owner of one of the cloth merchants said to Xiao Ningyue.

Xiao Ningyue sat there frowning. Actually, she didn't want to go. Even if she didn't go, she could still make money. Relying on the new cloth given by Xu Qin, she had made a lot of money in the past two months. Moreover, she also had a new machine now, and with the help of Xu Qin, she would not worry about not making money.

The key point is, Xu Qin has helped me so many times, but he hasn't taken any benefits from me. I was even willing to marry him, but he didn't want it. How can I beg him?
"Miss Xiao, you have to go for this matter no matter what. No matter whether it succeeds or not, we are all grateful to you. It will give us an advantage when we choose cloth in the weaving bureau. We will still give you gifts, but if the Queen remembers you, you won't have to worry about being squeezed out." Another cloth merchant said to Xiao Ningyue.

"My dear masters, um, I'll try, but I can't guarantee it." Xiao Ningyue knew that she had to agree to this matter first. As for whether it would succeed or not, that was her own business. If she didn't say it, she wouldn't tell them, and no one would know about it.

"Thank you, Miss Xiao." Upon hearing this, several cloth merchants immediately stood up and bowed to Xiao Ningyue. Xiao Ningyue also stood up to return the greeting.

After seeing them off, Xiao Ningyue sat there worried. They wanted her to go to Xu's Mansion, but she couldn't control it, but she had to go. However, she was embarrassed to go to Xu's Mansion by herself. What if Xu Qin was unhappy?
"Hey, prepare some gifts. Don't send food, but some porcelain." Xiao Ningyue said to her maid. She didn't dare to send food because the Queen was coming. If she sent food, she would be in trouble if something happened.

Soon, Xiao Ningyue's carriage arrived at the gate of Xu's mansion. Xiao Ningyue got off the carriage, but before she could get close to the gate, she was stopped by the Jinyiwei.

"Who are you looking for?" The Jinyiwei asked bluntly. Starting today, the number of Jinyiwei here has increased fivefold, and is still increasing. Not everyone can come to visit the Xu Mansion now.

"Please inform Mr. Xu Qin and tell him that I'm the owner of the Xiao family's cloth shop and I've come to visit specially." Xiao Ningyue immediately bowed and said.

The two Jinyiwei looked at each other, and one of them went to knock on the door. The doorman opened it, and the Jinyiwei repeated Xiao Ningyue's words.

The doormen are smart. They dare not hide anything concerning their young master.

Xu Qin soon learned the news, and Shiyue and Mu Feng heard it and wanted to follow.

Xu Qin pinched their cheeks hard. The two girls were too gossipy. At the same time, he warned them, "If you dare to follow me again, I will carry her into the house and let her deal with you two."

"Young Master, you are scaring people." Mu Feng stood there and said to Xu Qin in a reproachful manner.

"Go back." Xu Qin threatened them with a dark face.

The two maids had no choice but to refuse to follow, but Xu Qin knew that they would definitely come secretly, but there was nothing he could do. They had grown up together, so Xu Qin could not bear to punish them.

When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, Xiao Ningyue saw Xu Qin coming and hurriedly bowed.

"I won't invite you in, as it may cause trouble. Is there anything I can help you with?" Xu Qin waved his hand and asked Xiao Ningyue.

"This, yes, there is something, I didn't want to say it originally, but, it seems." Xiao Ningyue really didn't want to say it, but now she was not allowed to go in, and she had no reason to come here, so she could only bite the bullet and say it. "It's okay to say it." Xu Qin saw that she was hesitating, so he said.

"Yes, Mr. Xu." Xiao Ningyue nodded, organized her words, and told Xu Qin the purpose of those cloth merchants.

"Well, okay, I understand. However, for this matter, um, it is definitely not possible for you to meet my aunt. But for the cloth to enter the weaving bureau, you don't have to meet my aunt in person. I will help to talk to her then." Xu Qin thought for a moment and thought, it was not a big deal. It didn't matter whose cloth he bought.
"Thank you, Master Xu." Xiao Ningyue bowed her hands to express her gratitude, then pointed to the boxes carried by the porters behind her and said to Xu Qin, "These are all porcelain. I know that we can't send food, so I picked some porcelain to bring over."

"Pick them up and take them back. I appreciate it, but don't make trouble for yourself. The things my aunt uses are all from the palace. If something happens, your whole family won't have enough to fill the gap. Go back. I will still go to the dyeing workshop after my aunt goes back. We can talk about it there then." Xu Qin waved his hand and said to Xiao Ningyue.

"This, is it." Xiao Ningyue bowed to Xu Qin, feeling very grateful to him.

After Xiao Ningyue went back, several cloth merchants came to inquire about it. Xiao Ningyue told them the truth and said that Xu Qin would help her to speak for her when the time comes. She didn't know whether it would succeed or not. However, Xu Qin did not allow her to see the Queen.

The next day, Xu Qin continued to draw blueprints at home and prepare for the reception of his aunt. He didn't need to show up himself, and even his grandmother didn't let him do it.

However, Xu Qin dared not put the drawings he had drawn on the table, but had to put them away. Gousheng was a very destructive kid, and his family really doted on him. Even when he was eating, Xu Huizu would hold him in his arms and feed him. He was already eight years old, and he still fed him.

However, Xu Qin also knew that his father loved his second uncle, so he also loved his nephew.

Soon it was the day for Empress Xu to return home to visit her parents. Xu Qin rode his horse early and rushed to the gate of the palace, waiting for Empress Xu's carriage to come out.

As a member of the aunt's family, Xu Qin needs to be here to welcome her back.

Not long after Xu Qin arrived, the Queen's phoenix sedan came out. Of course, there were many ceremonial guards and guards in front of it, as well as a large number of palace maids and eunuchs who left the palace together.

Xu Qin waited for those people to leave by the roadside until the phoenix chariot arrived in front of him. Xu Qin walked over quickly, bowed to Empress Xu who had already lifted the curtain, and said, "Nephew pays homage to the Empress."

"Well, Baoer, come up." Empress Xu greeted with a smile.

"Ah, that won't do, auntie. I still have to lead the team in the front. Auntie, I'm going to the front." Xu Qin was very surprised. This was against the rules.

"It's okay, they will leave." Empress Xu wanted to talk to Xu Qin.

But Xu Qin refused. Rules are rules. When he returns, there will be many people watching. If they don’t see the Xu family’s children, they will say that the Xu family is ignorant.

Xu Qin waved his hand and said, "Go home and tell me, aunt, I'm going to the front now."

After Xu Qin finished his flattery, he immediately whipped his horse and quickly walked through the team until he came to the front. In front of him were his own guards leading the Queen's guard of honor.

Soon Xu Qin was at the front of the team, leading the team.

In ancient times, people were isolated from the outside world and people have always loved to watch the excitement. Therefore, the people also gathered on the street and watched the convoy.

When Xu Qin was walking in front, he also found Xiao Ningyue, who bowed to Xu Qin from a distance. Xu Qin just nodded.

Xu Qin's home was not far from the imperial palace, less than two miles away, and soon the team arrived at the gate of Xu Qin's mansion.

Xu Qin dismounted first and waited at the gate of the mansion. After a while, Gousheng was also led out. The two brothers were going to welcome Empress Xu home at the gate.

As for the female members of the family, they could only wait and be welcomed inside the mansion.

Originally, Xu Huizu was supposed to come to greet them, but he was confined and could not leave the mansion. And his second uncle Xu Yingxu was not at home, so only Xu Qin and Gou Sheng could come to greet them.

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The book is written by an old friend and author. The quality and update are guaranteed. It tells the story of how the protagonist traveled to the United States in 1879 and became a godfather after being sold as a piglet. There are descriptions of some rituals of the Hongmen, which is quite interesting.

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