Do you know: I’m Xu Jiazi

"My natal brother said that this was one of the many things that Bei Liao sent to the Jin Kingdom for peace talks."

"After the nobles of the Kingdom of Jin selected them, they filled the boxes that were sent as tribute to us, Da Zhou. The rest were exchanged for spices with the brothers at home."

These Dongzhu in the wooden box look slightly smaller than those given by the Queen before, but they are still treasures, not to mention there is a box.

Mrs. Sun hurriedly said: "Madam, thank you for taking the trouble! This is too expensive!"

"What are you talking about, madam! I am not allowed to win over relatives for such a good girl like Sister An?"

Hearing Mrs. Pan's words, the female relatives accompanying her in the room all laughed.

Xu Zaijing smiled and looked at An Mei, who was bowing her head, and then interjected:

"Madam, did this arrive this morning?"

Mrs. Pan was stunned and looked at Xu Zaijing with a smile: "How did Brother Jing know?"

Zai Zhang said: "Madam, this morning."

"I see!"

Mrs. Pan nodded, looked around at everyone in the room, and said with emotion:

"Now that my Shiyi Lang's errand has been settled, it feels like a big stone has fallen in my heart."

After following Gu Tingyu back to Beijing, Hu Yanjiong got a job with the newly established Northern Inland Water Transport Company.

Nowadays, the North is heavily armed, and its responsibilities are not unimportant.

Fortunately, the Huyan family is specialized in river and sea transportation. Now it has all the manpower available and is only waiting for newly built and transferred ships from the south.

"Brother Jiong, he is a good boy and works hard. My son-in-law is full of praise for him."

"I heard that in order to find out the conditions of the river, Brother Jiong has been going down to the river for the past few cold winters?"

Hearing Sun’s words,

Mrs. Pan's eyes felt hot for no reason and her nose felt sore. She quickly raised her handkerchief and wiped it.

Then he smiled and shook his head:

"Made a few people laugh."

An Mei and Xu Zaijing who are here are fine.

Sun, Xie and Hualan, these three ladies who have children or are about to have children,

Everyone felt the same, Sun quickly stretched out his hand to comfort, Xie offered words of comfort, Hua Lan shook his head to indicate that it was nothing.

"There are many people in the imperial court who want to do their best to carry out their duties!"

"That's what he should do to do his best! Don't let Brother Yu help, and then get blamed for it."

Listening to Mrs. Pan’s firm words,

Mrs. Xie glanced at her son who was sleeping next to her mother-in-law, with her little arm held by her mother-in-law.

Hua Lan subconsciously stroked his belly and glanced at Zai Zhang.

Xu Zaijing smiled at Mrs. Pan and his mother who were looking at him.

Well, like Hu Yanjiong, he is the youngest son.

Afterwards, the ladies tacitly changed the subject and chatted about something more relaxed.

It's getting late,

Mrs. Pan politely refused to stay with Mr. Sun for dinner.

After receiving many gifts in return from the carriage that followed, he was released by Sun and left the Xu family in the dusk.

After dinner,

After Xu Zaijing chatted with his family for a while, he returned to his yard.

After reading an article by candlelight, and just as he was about to eat some preserves, a few conversations came from outside the study.

for a while,

Hua Xiang walked in holding a purse:

"Sir, the eldest lady sent someone to deliver the purse, saying that there are some small pearls filled with seams in it for you to take care of."

When the flower wants to talk,

Qingcao and Yunxiang came over and looked at the purse.

Xu Zaijing waved,

Hua Xiang walked over quickly, but Xu Zaijing took it and let go, falling down.

A dozen pearls that were not very round rolled onto the table.

Xu Zaijing curled his lips in disgust and said:

"These four have similar shapes, you two sisters can use them to make earrings!"

"For the rest, Qingcao, go to the box and find a few pieces of jade to match it, and wear it as a bracelet."

Hearing Xu Zaijing's words, the three female envoys all laughed.

The Huaxiang sisters have few beads, are quite big, and are of high value.

Many of the green grass beads are small, but they are supplemented by the jade ornaments that Xu Zaijing brought back from Yangzhou, so they are overall more expensive.

"Yes, sir!"

The female envoys responded crisply and left the study with a smile.

When they walked outside, Qingcao also put a small pearl in Xia's mother's hand:

"Mother Xia, this is a reward from the young master."

After Xia's mother hurriedly thanked her, she solemnly put the little pearl into the purse on her waist. This little pearl could be sold for a small amount of money outside.

The lights in Xu Zaijing's room were turned off.

before falling asleep,

The three maids were still chattering about which shop they were looking for to drill.

"I heard from Sister Yunmu that a jewelry shop under Chai's family can give her 80% of the price!"

"Sister Qingcao, let's look for this one!"

"Ahem."

There was a coughing sound in Xu Zaijing's room. After the three female envoys looked at each other under the candlelight, they covered their mouths and laughed.

The second day

early morning,

After playing for a while than when I was in school,

Xu Zaijing rode a horse and walked around the racecourse.

Brothers Li Taotie and Li Jinmei each rode their horses beside Qingyun, talking about the tactics of the Bai Gao cavalry.

Behind the three of them were Alan and Xun Shu, who were listening attentively.

When Zhou Dynasty learned that the envoy from Bai Gao Kingdom was coming, the imperial court specially invited the two brothers to study and discuss negotiations with Bai Gao Kingdom.

Now that the matter is over, the two brothers have returned to the Xu family.

"The formation is like arrows. The enemy's formation has not been completed before it can be attacked."

"The Zhou army cannot charge forward, the crossbows are too powerful."

Several people were talking,

At this time, Liju, who Xu Zaijing had sat down, started to jog, surpassing the five people.

As soon as Li Taotie raised his chin, he and Qingyun followed, followed by the other three.

The six people formed a small arrow and slowly accelerated in the racecourse.

That is to say, the Xu family is very big, otherwise it would be impossible to run.

When the sky gets brighter,

Except for Xu Zaijing's horse, the other horses were already panting.

After getting off his horse, Li Jinmei said:

"Brother, I think it would be better if Wulang is behind the formation and uses a strong bow."

"It can both kill the enemy and protect us."

Hearing his brother's words, Li Taotie smiled and said, "That's a good thing!"

"I have seen the power of Wulang's strong bow. He will die if he is hit, and he will be injured if he touches it. No matter what armor he wears, it will be useless."

Qingyun rubbed his face, which was hard from the cold, and nodded.

Xu Zaijing looked at Li Taotie and smiled, thinking that this was a real human shield that resisted damage and the shooter output.

The difference is that this is not using games, but using human lives to gain tactical experience.

And he, Xu Zaijing, is not a crispy person.

Xu Zaijing’s training is over,

When I was about to return to the courtyard, I saw beside the racecourse and beside the luxurious and spacious carriage of the family, there was the female servant of the mother's courtyard lighting the small stove in the carriage.

Prepare to heat the water tank in the cabin.

Well, call it a ‘hot car’.

While eating breakfast, Xu Zaijing took two bites of a boiled egg. After swallowing it, he said, "Mom, are you going somewhere today?"

"Well, I'm going to see your sister today."

"By the way, pass the things sent by the Pan family to the Gu family."

Xu Zaijing: "Oh!"

"Brother Jing, do you want to go?"

"We usually see Gu Er and the others enough, so we won't go."

After Xu Zaijing finished speaking, all the female relatives in the room smiled.

After Chen hour (after 9 a.m.)

The sun was shining a little warmly,

The female family members of the Xu family went out.

Xu Zaijing wandered out of boredom to the area near Qiongzhi Pavilion where his sister Pingmei used to live.

Anmei from the yard next to her also went to Xingguofang.

Fortunately, there were sounds of maids beating bedding and sweeping the floor, so it was not too deserted.

Keep walking,

Suddenly,

Xu Zaijing stopped and stared,

Not far away, there was a raccoon slave holding a goldfish in his mouth.

The fish in its mouth struggled feebly for a while,

I felt Xu Zaijing’s gaze,

Li Nu raised his head and glanced,

In the sound of the green grass jumping and shouting "Put it down!"

Turn around and run.

A little less than a quarter of an hour later,

The raccoon slave ran to a wall. It stepped on the wall vigorously and prepared to climb up the wall to occupy the advantageous position.

Then Xu Zaijing, who followed him, pinched the back of his neck from the air.

At this time, the ‘evidence’ in Li Nu’s mouth was gone.

Li Nu: "Meow~"

Xu Zaijing continued to lift the skin of its neck:

"little clip!"

"Second sister is not at home today, so you are lucky! Jiejiejiejie"

Li Nu: "Meow."

"Qingcao, this evil beast hurt your subordinates. Today it is at your disposal!"

Qingcao's eyes lit up: "Yes! Young Master!"

Afterwards, the master and servant returned to the courtyard.

Qingcao held Li Nu in front of the big fish tank in the house, pointing at the fish tank and exemplifying Li Nu's crimes. The Huaxiang sisters on the side were also pointing at Li Nu's head with their fingers.

"You will not be allowed to eat today as a punishment!"

Listening to Yun Xiang's words, Li Nu struggled a few times.

"snort!"

Xu Zaijing, who was writing, hummed, and Li Nu immediately hid in Qingcao's arms.

Xingguofang

Duke's Mansion of Qi

Chai Zhengzheng took a wooden box from Yun Mu's hand behind him.

In the sound of Mrs. Chai's words, she walked up to Duke Qi and Princess Ping Ning.

"Brother Heng saw this thing that day, and Zhengzheng also hopes that it will bring good omens to his cousin!"

While talking, Chai Zhengzheng had already opened the wooden box.

Then he showed an inkstone inside and returned to his seat.

Qi Yiqiu squinted and his eyes widened. At the same time, he reached into the wooden box and took out the inkstone:

"Hiss! It's completely natural! This stone eye!"

Princess Pingning on the side thanked Mrs. Chai and Chai Zhengzheng and smiled, and after glancing at Duke Qi,

Duke Qi hurriedly handed the inkstone to Princess Pingning.

Although Princess Pingning has been a noble person since she was a child and has been used to seeing strange things, the square inkstone in her hand still exceeded her expectations!

Princess Pingning stroked the warm edge of the inkstone and looked at the exquisite carvings on it. Especially in the inkstone hall carved with the stroke of Kuixing, there was a vague ancient Chinese character "Qiheng".

Princess Pingning solemnly said:

"You are interested! Go and ask Brother Heng to come over and thank the elders!"

There must be a maid outside the door.

Soon, Qi Heng, who had not grown yet but was already handsome, walked into the room and bowed:

"Mother Ci'an! Madam Jin An, cousin Zhuang An."

Chai Zhengzheng stood up and returned the salute.

Princess Pingning on the side said:

"Come, Brother Heng, take a look at this square inkstone."

Qi Heng walked over and looked at Chai Zhengzheng in surprise: "Cousin, this is"

Chai Zhengzheng smiled slightly.

The Lord of Pingning County said earnestly:

"Brother Heng, you have to study harder and don't let down the expectations of your relatives!"

The Duke of Qi on the side also looked at Qi Heng expectantly.

"It's mother!"

Qi Heng stood up and said.

"Go, keep studying!"

"Madam, cousin, I'll take my leave now."

Chai Zhengzheng and the female envoy stood up and bowed briefly.

Qi Heng went out, and the boy beside him took the wooden box containing the inkstone from the hands of the princess's female officer.

The two walked a few steps, and Qi Heng sighed: "My cousin's family is really willing to give up."

Buwei on the side said: "I also send it to your heart!"

inside the house,

Mrs. Chai looked at Princess Pingning and said, "What a good, obedient and hard-working child!"

"Hey! He's just a guy who works hard to study, let's not talk about him!"

"Previously, the Duke of Guo and the two princes helped the Huyan family find a new water transportation service. In the future, our family can also use this water transportation route to transport coal."

Qi Yiqiu on the side did not speak, but nodded in agreement.

Mrs. Chai said: "Oh? I didn't hear the news! If there is really a ship, it will be much better than a carriage."

Duke Guo of Qi said: "Yes, but the ships are still being allocated, and it will be spring and summer before they are operational!"

"No one expected that Brother Yu from the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion nearby could complete this survey so quickly."

After Duke Qi finished speaking, Princess Pingning said, "Speaking of Brother Yu, the concierge said that the Xu family's carriage and horses will arrive this morning."

Looking at Chai Zhengzheng's eyes, the princess said: "After asking around, only the women and the baby came, but the two brothers didn't come."

Chai Zhengzheng lowered his head.

Ningyuan Houfu

Bai and Sun were sitting on the Arhat bed, licking dried fruits and saying this,

After taking a plate of dried fruits from the hand of the maid, Grandma Chang put it on the small table in the middle of the Luohan bed, then turned around and looked,

Just look at the carpet in the middle hall and there is another layer of cotton mattress.

Xu's parents and grandchildren were fighting with Gu's parents and grandchildren above to grab a stuffed tiger toy.

The uncles, aunts and uncles on the side did not help, but instead cheered and shouted.

‘Work harder on behalf of my brother’

‘You are a descendant of the Gu family! ’

Pregnant Pingmei and Hualan sat together and talked about some pregnancy topics.

Looking at the 'battle situation' between the two dolls on the field, Hua Lan smiled and said:

"Seeing that the Gu family brother also likes this doll, I asked my family to make more."

After hearing Hua Lan's words, Mr. Xie added, "Not to mention, with this puppet, Brother Dai can sleep much more easily."

Pingmei was very interested: "Really! Then I must have one!"

Listening to the laughter in the house,

Grandma Chang looked back at Mrs. Bai who was smiling and talking to Mrs. Sun:

"Yes, that's Miss Wei's sister! All the stewards under my father admire her greatly!"

"She managed such a big stall in Jiangning Mansion for three months without any mistakes!"

Grandma Chang nodded in agreement and said:

"I heard from the steward from my hometown that Madam Wei also used the connections of the Sheng family to connect our Bai family with Magistrate Feng."

Sun thought about it, connected the thread, and then said: "She is really a powerful woman."

Bai Shi patted Sun Shi's hand to show that she was right.

We talked a lot more,

The sun sets in the west,

at last,

"Sister, I want you to help me pass on the Pan family's gratitude."

Bai nodded.

The Duke's Mansion of Qi State,

A female envoy came to the door and announced:

"Your Majesty, the train is starting to move in front of Ningyuan Hou Mansion."

Mrs. Chai who was talking was stunned.

Then he looked at Princess Pingning with a smile.

Mrs. Chai: "Then, let's go too?"

Princess Pingning: "Let's go!"

Chai Zhengzheng, who was behind them, also stood up and followed, and she even rubbed her face before leaving the house.

Got on the Chai family's carriage,

When the carriage of the Xu family's female family members came to the door accompanied by Lady Sun and Mrs. Bai,

The Chai family's carriage just arrived here.

Looking at Mrs. Chai coming out of the Chai family carriage at the bottom of the steps,

Mrs. Sun quickly smiled and said hello.

Chai Zhengzheng smiled and bowed to An Mei, Hua Lan and Xie who had already boarded the carriage, then followed his mother and listened to the ladies' greetings.

There are only two families here, the Gu family and the Qi family, and there are carriages blocking them, so it's okay.

Half an hour later,

The two families separated, and Mrs. Sun, who got on the carriage, sighed: "This girl from the Chai family looks pretty when she smiles."