My uncle is Zhu Di

Chapter 72 Everyone is looking for

Xu Qin left after he finished speaking. He decided to let others handle the affairs of the Weaving Bureau. After all, he was only a consultant. It was just that this consultant had too much power. The power of life and death lay in his hands. Unfortunately, those people in the Weaving Bureau did not have a clear understanding of this.

Since they don't have a clear understanding, just kill some of them and put them in their place!

Xu Qin returned to the workshop and picked up the novel to continue reading. Outside, the merchants were asking for information everywhere. Of course, most of them were looking for Xiao Ningyue. After all, they now knew that Xu Qin was in full charge of the weaving bureau and overseas trade.

Not long after Xu Qin sat down to read, Xiao Ningyue came in. Seeing Xu Qin reading, she immediately made tea for Xu Qin and then sat next to him.

"What's the matter?" Xu Qin put down the book and asked Xiao Ningyue.

"It's okay, I just came over to sit with you and let others know. They came to me to ask for information, but the information I know is the same as the one announced by the Weaving Bureau.

If I hadn't come, they would have thought I wouldn't help them. Now that I'm here and they can't find out, they don't have any objections! "Xiao Ningyue said while looking at Xu Qin with a smile,

Xu Qin nodded and pointed to the fruit plate in front of him. Xiao Ningyue immediately picked up the fruit plate and began to feed Xu Qin.

"You tell the people outside to prepare their goods well. I will choose when the time comes. There is no other way. I have the final say." Xu Qin said to Xiao Ningyue.

Xiao Ningyue smiled and nodded, "I know. I'm not worried."

Xu Qin spoke again, "Of course, if you want to build a relationship with the Weaving Bureau and want to give gifts, then give them. After all, business needs to last for a long time. Giving some gifts as a token of your appreciation will suffice. You don't need to spend a lot of money."

"I know. I'm ready. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for Mr. Xu. It's just that now, some people come to me to inquire about the news. I didn't want to tell you, but then I thought, I still need to let you know about this." Xiao Ningyue fed Xu Qin fruit pulp and said while looking at Xu Qin.

Seeing that Xu Qin did not object, Xiao Ningyue continued, "I heard that people from the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion, the Duke of Qi's Mansion, and the Marquis of Ningyang's Mansion are interested in joining this sea trade, but they are very cautious."

After hearing this, Xu Qin looked at Xiao Ningyue.

Xiao Ningyue smiled and said, "They sent people to find me after many detours. I guess they hope you will take the initiative to find them. But, hehe..."

"What are you laughing at?" Xu Qin asked Xiao Ningyue in confusion.

"They have made a wrong calculation. Young Master Xu will never go to find them. I guess they are using their status to suppress you. However, although their status is high on the surface, it is actually far inferior to yours. But they want to be arrogant, but Young Master will not indulge them." Xiao Ningyue said with a smile.

"Hahaha!" Xu Qin laughed after hearing this.

The Duke of Yingguo, the Duke of Qi, and the Marquis of Ningyang are nothing in front of him. When his grandfather was alive, they were not even worthy of carrying his grandfather's shoes. Now, even if his family has lost a Duke, they are not worthy of carrying his family's shoes. Xu Da's family still has a Duke of Guo, and Xu Da's daughter is the queen of the current dynasty!

They actually acted so arrogantly in front of him. In the Ming Dynasty, except for the emperor's closest children, no one else was qualified to act so arrogantly in front of him. Under the royal family, his family was invincible.

Even without the Duke of Guo, he is still invincible.

The Xu family's background is not as simple as it seems.

"Master Xu, this overseas trade has touched the nerves of many people. It's the first time, so I guess most people are waiting and watching. If the overseas trade can make money, Master Xu may be too busy to handle it. Many people are waiting and watching, but some people also want to get on board early to get to know Master Xu first, or get to know the people in the weaving bureau first." Xiao Ningyue reminded Xu Qin.

Xu Qin nodded and said, "In the future, when going out to sea for trade, don't go to the Weaving Bureau, don't waste money!"

When Xiao Ningyue heard this, she looked at Xu Qin in surprise. This news was too important. It was impossible for people outside to obtain such news, or it was impossible for them to obtain such news now.

"I understand. Thank you, Mr. Xu!" Xiao Ningyue said to Xu Qin with a smile.

"As for your family's business, well, don't be greedy. You should focus on stabilizing it first. Wait until your brothers grow up, and then you can wait and see. Lay a solid foundation first. Currently, your family only has cloth, and the cloth can be shipped out to sea at any time. Don't get involved in other things. Getting involved too early may not be a good thing." Xu Qin warned Xiao Ningyue.

Xiao Ningyue was also a smart person. When she heard what Xu Qin said, she immediately understood and nodded to Xu Qin: "Don't worry, Master Xu, it's not that no one has come to me. There are porcelain workshops and spice workshops. They all hinted to me that as long as I can help them go to sea, they are willing to give me a share. I, Xiao Ningyue, am not a greedy person, so I dare not bother Master Xu with other things!"

After hearing this, Xu Qin nodded.

Then he waved his hand to indicate that he didn't want to eat anymore. Xiao Ningyue put down the fruit plate, picked up the towel and handed it to Xu Qin. Xu Qin wiped his mouth, lay down and continued reading. Xiao Ningyue also stood up, saluted to Xu Qin and left the office!

In the evening, Xu Qin rode back home on horseback. Just as he entered Nanjing City, he saw a young man with more than a dozen guards blocking his horse. Xu Qin took a look and realized he was an acquaintance, the grandson of Duke Qiu Fu of Qi, Qiu Jianqing.

"Shajiabao, let's have a meal together?" Qiu Jianqing stood there with a smile and said to Xu Qin who was riding on a horse.
Qiu Jianqing was about 25 or 26 years old. Duke Qiu Fu of Qi was awarded for the Jingnan Campaign, so Xu Qin was not familiar with him. However, Nanjing was a small city, so it was hard not to know him. "I'm busy. If you have anything, come to my workshop tomorrow!" Xu Qin smiled and said to Qiu Jianqing.

When Qiu Jianqing heard Xu Qin say he was busy, his face instantly turned bad, but he still smiled and said to Xu Qin, "It's time for dinner. I heard that Master Xu rarely eats out. Would you mind giving me a favor today?"

"I said I'm busy. If you have something to do, come to the workshop to find me tomorrow? If you don't know where my workshop is, you can just ask someone and find out. Then you don't have to eat with me. If I eat with you, hehe, be careful or your grandfather will beat you up." Xu Qin said with a smile.

Qiu Jianqing also smiled and said, "I'm inviting you to dinner today. My grandfather knows about it."

After hearing this, Xu Qin narrowed his eyes and looked at Qiu Jianqing. Qiu Fu knew? How dare Qiu Fu be so bold? His father was an old minister of Emperor Jianwen, and he, Qiu Fu, was the most meritorious official in the Jingnan Campaign. How dare he let his grandson come and treat him to a meal?

"Okay! Where?" Xu Qin nodded when he heard him say that.

"Follow me." Qiu Jianqing turned around, jumped on the horse, and walked forward with Xu Qin, who followed on horseback.

After passing through several alleys, they arrived at a private house. This private house was not simple at first glance. There were a large number of fine horses outside, and many servants were waiting here. Xu Qin knew at a glance that this was where the children of nobles gathered. To come here to eat, one must at least be the son of an earl.

Qiu Jianqing dismounted, and Xu Qin also dismounted. Qiu Jianqing said to Xu Qin, "Shakyabao, is this your first time here? You are welcome to come often in the future. You are the first free person to come here to eat!"

"Ha, ha ha!" Xu Qin laughed after hearing this. Qiu Jianqing was actually showing off in front of him.

Qiu Jianqing didn't know why Xu Qin was laughing, but Xu Qin's laughter was so unbridled that Qiu Jianqing was very unhappy.

"Why are you laughing?" Qiu Jianqing asked unhappily.

Xu Qin waved his hand and then made a gesture of invitation. Qiu Jianqing looked at Xu Qin in confusion, but still took Xu Qin inside!

Xu Qin thought of something and asked casually, "Has Xu Jingchang been here?"

"Not yet, he is still too young! He doesn't know much yet. We will bring him here in two years." Qiu Jianqing said to Xu Qin.

After hearing this, Xu Qin shook his head and said, "This kid probably won't like this place."

"Yes, this place is not as simple as it seems." Qiu Jianqing said confidently. Xu Qin smiled and said nothing.

Soon, they went in. The servants who passed by all bowed to Qiu Jianqing. Qiu Jianqing just led Xu Qin inside until they entered the east wing of the front yard. Xu Qin was outside and heard people talking inside.

Qiu Jianqing pushed open the door and led Xu Qin in. After Xu Qin entered, he looked around and found that the people here were indeed the sons of the nobles, and there were many familiar faces, including the Duke of Cheng who had just inherited the title, Zhu Yong, the son of Zhu Neng, and Chen Zhao, the son of Chen Mao, the Marquis of Ningyang.

There were also two other acquaintances, Zhu Di's two sons-in-law, who were Xu Qin's cousins-in-law, but Xu Qin usually called them brothers-in-law. They were respectively the consort of Princess Yong'an, Yuan Rong, Marquis of Guangping, and the consort of Princess Ancheng, Song Hu, the son of Marquis of Xining.

Zhu Yong, who had just inherited the title, saw Xu Qin coming in, and immediately stood up, left his seat, and came to Xu Qin's side. He saluted Xu Qin first. Xu Qin was stunned for a moment, then quickly returned the salute and asked with a smile: "How are you these days?"

Zhu Yong smiled and said, "Thank you for thinking about me. It's not bad. The mess at home has been sorted out. I heard that they invited you to dinner, so I came here specially."

His father Zhu Neng died of illness during the conquest of Annan, and he followed him. After two major battles, he escorted Zhu Neng's coffin back to Beijing, and the burial was just completed some time ago. Zhu Yong inherited the title of Duke Chengguo. Because he was a military general, his mourning period was very short.

"It's good once you sort it out!" Xu Qin nodded.

Zhu Yong continued to bow and said, "Please tell my uncle that I am grateful for sending someone to offer condolences. It is not convenient for me to go to his house to thank him now!"

Zhu Neng had just passed away not long ago, so Zhu Yong didn't want to visit other people's homes for fear of offending others, so he had to wait until after the Chinese New Year to do so.

Xu Qin smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, didn't you send someone to my house? It's okay!"

At this time, Qiu Jianqing pointed to the door and said to Xu Qin: "Shajiabao, please sit down!"

Zhu Neng's face changed instantly and he looked at Qiu Jianqing in surprise.

(End of this chapter)