The Moon Over Tang Dynasty

Chapter 142: Strictly speaking and falling into a trap

Liuli looked at the righteous face in front of her and lowered her head respectfully, "Auntie taught me that Liuli is young and ill-informed. Please ask Auntie to teach Liuli what to do now."

Zheng was startled and could hardly believe her ears: When did this Hu girl become so easy to talk to? Before she came, she had put together all kinds of excuses to persuade her to give up the idea of ​​selling the property to the eldest princess - the income from these properties was spent by the returning clan, why should she take advantage of the eldest princess?

 After calming down, Ms. Zheng showed a kind smile on her face, "Of course it can't be sold!"

Liuli sighed, "What should I do if I have to lose money every year? Lumi, who keeps his promise, only has three hundred kilograms a year, and I don't have much dowry. How can I afford to pay for it? In the end, I'm not a salesman." ? Or, aunt, you can lend me some? It’s for the sake of the clan, and I’ll return it to you if the property is profitable?”

Zheng was stunned for a moment and then said hurriedly, "If you believe them, how can you compensate? It's just a shop, there's no reason to compensate for those good farmlands. Those unscrupulous slaves were originally coaxing you, you...replace them all If you don’t have enough manpower, my aunt has a few reliable slaves, so it’s not a big deal to use you. They are better protected than those people!” Why can’t the eldest princess use this move?

Liuli laughed, "That's the best thing. I'll bring you the contracts of those shops and farms. Can you help me take care of some of them? Auntie really loves me!" Seeing Mrs. Zheng beaming, she said again He smiled and added, "In this way, when the eldest princess asks about me later, I can tell the truth!"

Zheng's smile suddenly froze, "What should I report to the eldest princess?"

Liuli smiled and said, "I originally agreed to transfer the property to her, but now that I don't want to transfer it, I naturally have to give a reason. When my aunt makes the decision, I will report back to the eldest princess that this property will not be transferred to her." Yes, my aunt is here to help me take care of it."

Zheng's face suddenly turned from stiff to pale - if she really said this, it would be strange if the eldest princess didn't hate herself to death. How could she and her family survive? They are not the emperor's favorites, nor do they have the support of the beloved concubines in the palace. The eldest princess really wants to make up her mind to deal with them...she hurriedly shouted, "No, no need! How can I report this matter to the eldest princess? It's just me in private. I’m helping you a little, but why is it worth telling?”

Liuli glanced at her with a surprised look on her face, "If Auntie doesn't want Liuli to tell her, that's fine, but... whether it's a shop or a farm, the eldest princess is not the shopkeeper. Liuli uses auntie's people. How can you hide such a big thing?"

She sighed melancholy, "Actually, not only my aunt feels it's a pity to sell these properties, but I also feel it's a pity. It's just that Shou Yue and I are young and young, and our family is small, so we really can't manage these properties. Now my aunt is willing to help." I, Liuli, am relieved. My aunt just taught me that these properties were obtained by the tribe with their lives, and the profits should be returned to the tribe. It’s better for everyone to make a contribution tomorrow. Let’s discuss it and tell everyone what Auntie wants. Several uncles and aunties will take charge of several properties in one family. I will also give the title of the shopkeepers to them. What does Auntie think? "

Zheng's tongue suddenly became knotted - the contracts of these shopkeepers are the source of disaster. Everyone can see the poison of the eldest princess's plan. Taking over these properties and shopkeepers is not asking for trouble. If he really summoned everyone and said it was his own will, not only would he not be able to settle the matter, but he would probably also attract complaints. He would also gain a solid reputation for blocking the Kudis family and not allowing her to sell her property to the eldest princess. People talk too much. Miscellaneous, a sentence or a half slipped out...

Her mind raced, and she made up her mind in an instant, "This idea sounds good, but didn't you also say that there are many eldest princesses in this shop and farm, so changing the shopkeeper may not help? Think about it carefully. I think this is true. I'll help you. It's okay if you manage it well. If you don't manage it well, won't it become more chaotic? She is also Pei's wife, so she is not considered an outsider. "

Liuli looked at Zheng in surprise, as if she didn't understand why she changed the subject again, and after a while she said, "Auntie also thinks that this property should be sold? But what will the other uncles and aunts think? After you reminded me like this today, If you dare to sell Liuli, you have to follow Auntie's wishes and invite several elders to discuss it. "

Zheng's heart was full of regret at this time. This was a hot potato and she didn't know it. Why should she rush into such troubled waters? If I summoned people and said in public that it was my idea, it would probably reach the ears of the eldest princess within half a day... He said with a smile on his face, "Mom, you are too worried, this is your family's. You are willing to spend money on the family because of your good intentions. Although the property is a pity, since you are unable to manage it well, it is better to transfer it to you instead of losing money every year. Having said that you are willing to take over, it would be even worse to regret saying not to sell it now. Don't worry, the elders in the clan are sensible and will never tell you anything about it. However, the price is really too low. !”

Liuli blinked in confusion, "This price and all, it was originally said by the eldest princess, is it really inappropriate?" He lowered his head to consider for a long time, and when he raised his head, his eyes were filled with requests, "Then, why not aunt?" Come with me to the Hedong Palace or the Princess's Villa, so we can have a chat with the Princess?"

Zheng almost jumped up, "How can this happen? This matter is between you and the eldest princess. I am just worried that you will suffer a loss, so I am just here to remind you. How can I get ahead?"

Liuli lowered her eyes and sighed, "Since Auntie refuses to help me, there is nothing Liuli can do. The eldest princess is an elder and a princess. How can I, a junior, bargain with her? Besides, what the eldest princess originally meant was If there are too many, I won’t need them. In this case, I have no way to deal with them and can only rely on the help of my uncles and aunts. Fortunately, my aunt also said that there are slaves in the family who can help Liuli. By then, Liuli can’t remember it. As for you today, I will shamelessly come to ask for your help."

Zheng looked at Liuli blankly, and suddenly she didn't understand. She came here to stop her from selling her property at a low price. As long as she was forced to do so in the name of justice, she would naturally have no choice but to fight against the eldest princess. A person who is almost fifty, how many years can he live? As long as the eldest princess dies, those properties will make a lot of money. Even if the whole clan shares the flowers, it will still be a good source of wealth... But no matter how you say it, sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight, in the blink of an eye, it has become a matter of oneself. Fighting a tiger? Could it be that this Hu girl was planning to use herself to block that side? If she were to follow what she said, wouldn't it be impossible for the family to avoid offending the eldest princess? Although the money and silk are good, you still have to live to spend them, right?

Thoughts were swirling in her mind, and she gradually made up her mind, sighing deeply, "Of course I have to help, but I haven't been to Luoyang for a few years. The situation there may be different, and there's no telling if the price has dropped. Since the eldest princess said this, she must have her own reasons. Moreover, since they are all members of the Pei clan, if they care too much about the amount of money, it would be a disgrace to the family name. Two hundred thousand gu is not a lot, so if you I think it's quite appropriate, so I'll just make an agreement with the eldest princess. After all, this is your family's private property, and we uncles and aunts shouldn't be verbose."

Liuli looked at her with wide eyes, "Auntie, are you serious about this? Two hundred thousand is really not a small amount of money?" Zheng's face felt slightly hot, so she could only quickly change the topic, "Of course it's a lot of money, for such a sum of money Whether it’s building an ancestral hall or buying family land, I’m afraid I won’t be able to spend it all at once. Does the aunt also need to come up with a charter? “Even if it’s only 200,000 yuan, it’s still a windfall...

Liuli smiled and said, "Auntie, don't worry, Liuli has already thought about it. On the day when the eldest princess and Liuli are handed over, they will also invite several aunts from the clan to come and be witnesses. Liuli will never ask for a penny or a foot." It’s silk and will definitely satisfy all the elders.”

Zheng finally showed a sincere smile on her face, "Where can we talk about witnessing? Let's just join in the fun."

Liuli looked at her and smiled more sincerely, "Why isn't it a witness? To be honest with my aunt, Liuli has always been a little uneasy since she agreed to the eldest princess. She was afraid that she would make a wrong step and lose the conversation. , now that my aunt has come here and said these words to break it down for me, Liuli feels more at ease. If anyone asks in the future, I also have an aunt to tell them back! Got you!”

Zheng's heart suddenly suddenly crossed, and she hurriedly waved her hands and said, "Where did I say anything? I didn't say anything, so how can I say thank you?"

Liuli smiled softly, "Why didn't aunt say anything? Didn't it just now that aunt told Liuli that instead of getting entangled like this, it would be better to sell everything and my uncles and aunts would never blame me for this? I said it again, two hundred thousand guan. It’s not a small amount. In this case, with aunt taking care of it, what else does Liuli have to worry about? "

She raised the cup with a smile and said, "Liuli, thank you, Auntie. Please try Liuli's new lotus seed pulp. It contains not only lotus seeds, but also red dates and autumn lotus roots. It is the most nourishing for the body, but the taste is poor. Auntie can't laugh at it." That’s it.”

Zheng looked at Liuli blankly, and suddenly wanted to slap herself: Are you here to drive away wolves and tigers? It's obvious that he came from the trap! She picked up the cup and took a big sip without saying a word. The taste in her mouth was surprisingly sour and bitter, and she swallowed it slowly with great difficulty.

Behind Liuli, Ayan and Ani were also silent and had sullen faces. They didn't look at each other and laugh until they sent the lost Zheng to the outside of the hospital. Ani rubbed her belly and said, "Looking at Mrs. Zheng's appearance, everything she eats for these three to five days must be bitter!" After thinking about it, she couldn't help but sigh, "In the end, the lady is still too much." Good intentions, this 200,000 yuan is too cheap after all. The eldest princess has also made it cheap for these people!"

Liuli was silent for a moment, and then sighed, "I know this too, but looking at Chang'an City, is there anyone willing to pay a higher price to offend the eldest princess?" Looking up, A Ni was silent and said with a smile, "Since there is nothing you can do, don't think too much. It's better not to involve yourself just to annoy her. It's more important to live your own life."

 Ayan also smiled and said, "What you say makes sense, Madam."

On this day, when Pei Xingjian came back from the office, he saw the straight-collar shirt Liuli was wearing and laughed, "If I had known this, I should have left a mark on your face."

Liuli glanced at his neck exposed outside the crew-neck shirt and said nonchalantly, "Then I'll just put on two more layers of rouge and light powder."

Pei Xingjian thought for a long time and could only touch his neck and let out a long sigh. Liuli smiled and handed the prepared lotus seed syrup to his hand, "You try it, I asked the cook to prepare it according to the palace's health-preserving methods. It tastes good."

Pei Xingjian took a few sips and nodded. Suddenly he remembered something and turned to look at Liuli, "Today the Holy Emperor promoted another acquaintance of yours, which caused quite a stir."

  Hello, thank you all for your pink...

 (End of this chapter)