The Moon Over Tang Dynasty

Chapter 148: It’s easy to break the law and call the troops to investigate.

Liuli raised her head and looked at the eldest princess quietly. Her expression remained unchanged, "I've thought about it too, you guys went all the way west, who knows how many years it will take to come back? It's natural if the property doesn't change hands. It won't work, but if I have too much money, I'm afraid it will bring trouble. I have packed up two or three boxes of gold and silver utensils here, and probably have almost ten thousand yuan. You can take it first, and you can wait for the rest. I’ll make up for it when I come back from Xizhou, what do you think?”

She looked at Liuli and smiled very tenderly, "I'm thinking about keeping my promise. Why is he now a man to be punished? He really has a huge amount of money, and he may cause unforeseen disasters. You think so or not. ?”

Liuli nodded, a relieved smile suddenly appeared on his face, "That's fine."

The eldest princess Linhai glanced at her and asked, "What do you mean by this?"

Liuli smiled and said, "The eldest princess is right, we are now in a position to be punished. Two hundred thousand guan will definitely bring disaster, but ten thousand guan will not bring disaster? Since the eldest princess has not prepared the money and silk yet, I won’t bother you to prepare any more. It’s said that Shouyu and I had agreed to give the money and silk to the tribe. In this case, we will hand over all the land and shops to the tribe for safekeeping before we leave Chang’an.”

The eldest princess's expression suddenly changed, and she stared at Liuli coldly, "Are you going to regret it?"

Liuli looked at her in surprise, "Didn't the princess herself say that the money and silk were not ready?"

The eldest princess slowly sat up straight, with an undisguised sneer on her face, "Since you have agreed to transfer those Zhuangzi shops to our Hedong Mansion, there is no reason to go back on it, I think you will give them in full." , who can I blame for making such a big mistake? I gave you these gold items first because I saw that you couldn’t carry the money and silk with you on the way, so I only sympathized with you! You must know that wealth, silk and beauty are a disaster, if you care about these external things. , If something happens, it will be too late to regret it!"

Liuli lowered her eyes and was speechless for a while. The eldest princess sighed, and her tone became lazy again, "Don't worry too much. Although I am just a careless person, I still occupy the position of the eldest princess. Keeping the promise means that I will watch you grow up." Yes, I have to help him a little bit. I can't teach you that you can't return to your roots in that kind of barbaric land. It's just you who know how to advance and retreat. I don't know how many people in Chang'an City like to watch. People make things worse, but the most common thing in this world is to make things worse..."

Liuli suddenly raised her head, and her voice became a little stiff, "Liuli understood what the eldest princess meant. The eldest princess dealt with her in this way for our own good. There is only one thing. I have promised the aunts in the clan, this When the property changes hands, they will be invited to be present, and I will not take any money. If the eldest princess can comply with this, the rest will not matter. "

The eldest princess of Linhai looked at her with a slightly surprised look. Could it be that what she said "without taking any money" was actually true? After thinking for a while, he said, "Why is this necessary? The money and silk are your family's private property. Why do you need them to be present?"

Liuli's tone was decisive, "The eldest princess knows it. Liuli once swore in public that if she spent any money on her family, she would not end up well. It doesn't matter how much the eldest princess can collect at the moment, but she can't let the aunts suspect my conspiracy." It's a private matter. I've thought about it. It shouldn't be too late. I will ask my aunts to come to the temple to make it clear before noon the day after tomorrow. Whether you want to take over or not, Liuli will hand over the contract of the field and shop to the princess. If no one is willing to buy the body deeds of the given slaves, they will be used as family property to settle the matter!"

She looked at the eldest princess calmly, "It's just that if the eldest princess is willing to take over, I don't know how much I can raise in these two days, so that Liuli can be prepared."

The eldest princess stared at Liuli intently, and nodded very slowly after a long while, "Okay, very good, but unfortunately I don't have much money left in my house. I thought I could make it together in the next two days. I will collect ten thousand yuan, and I will go over and have a look the next day. If no one can provide more, I will have to do this for you. "Isn't she just trying to use people like Zhongjuan Pei against her? Don’t you just feel that you can’t wipe out this face? But he didn’t even look at how long it had been!

Liuli smiled and saluted, "That's very good. Thank you very much, Princess. Liuli has something to do, so I'll leave first."

 The eldest princess nodded indifferently. Just as Liuli turned around, another Yue kiln porcelain cup fell on the blue bricks at the foot of the steps. Then the eldest princess complained lazily, "I thought this cup was hard, but it turns out it is." The harder it is, the less likely it is to be broken. This clay is just clay. Even if it is refined by fire, it will not turn into gold. It is better not to let anyone throw it into the mud."

Ani and Xiaotan's faces suddenly turned red, but Liuli ignored them and walked straight out of the courtyard. The eaves outside the courtyard gate had long been removed. Liuli frowned and looked around. None of the servants coming and going seemed to have seen her group. Ani couldn't help but said angrily, "Is it possible that we have to find it ourselves?" Find the way out?"

Liuli's smile was a bit contemptuous, and she said loudly, "Exactly, the Hedong Duke's Palace is so busy, and the eldest princess is so well-mannered. Guests like us, even if they are invited, don't leave when they go out." You have to find your own way out."

Xiao Tan continued with a clear voice, "Madam, is this the rule of the wealthy families in the Tang Dynasty? Although I grew up in a Hu merchant house, I really didn't know that the wealthy families in the Tang Dynasty had such etiquette! I'll go back, my servant. When you say goodbye to the sisters, you should talk about this new thing."

Liuli smiled faintly, "Don't talk nonsense. This is probably the etiquette of the Hedong Duke's Mansion."

The three masters and servants walked out together. After walking not far, someone dressed as the lady in charge hurriedly chased her from behind. She said with a smile, "Madam is walking in such a hurry. The servants carrying the eaves are just I just took a step away, please wait a moment.”

Liuli didn't even pause, "Don't bother, I remember the way."

The lady in charge had sweat on her forehead, but she couldn't pull Liuli away, so she could only lead the way and apologize at the same time. Liuli walked very fast, and when the people behind the eaves arrived panting, they could already see the Hedong Duke's Mansion. The second door.

As soon as they got on the carriage at the second door, Xiaotan's face fell, "Madam, are we just going to let her bully her like this? Ten thousand guan, how can she say that! She is determined that now Alang will be demoted, Those families simply don’t dare to fight with her! How about asking the maid to go back and ask the An family members?”

Liuli patted the back of her hand comfortingly, "You're talking silly again. There is certainly no shortage of money and silk at my uncle's side, but if you really take over, wouldn't you be asking for trouble? Remember, she is the eldest princess. We are just waiting for sin now, can we still hit the egg on the stone? I just didn't expect that she would be so stingy! If it was not our property before, so what if it is too much or too little? This is too far!"

Ani on the side frowned tightly, "Madam, are you saying that Alang was really framed? Did he really not discuss Zhaoyi's affairs with anyone in private?"

Liuli sighed, "You should know a little about your Alang's temperament. He talks nonsense? Have you ever been disrespectful to Zhaoyi in the past? Why would you suddenly tell outsiders? Yesterday He once mentioned that something strange happened to him when he went to the political hall, and he was called into the palace in the middle of the night. When the news came back today, I realized what was strange, he had clearly fallen into the hands of the Taiwei Several traps were set up! It was only because there was no excuse that the Holy One had to punish him. As for going to Xizhou, don't forget, where will General Su lead his troops? His, that’s why he went there.”

Ani lowered her head and thought for a long time, then raised her head with sparkling eyes, "Madam, of course I want to go to Xizhou with you, but my mother-in-law is still there. Please forgive me and let me go over and kowtow to my mother-in-law. Please go and go." Then come back.”

Liuli glanced out the window and said loudly, "Agu, let's go west and take the road from the east gate of Xuanyangfang back home."

Ani thanked her hurriedly, Liuli waved her hand, and looked at Xiaotan with a smile, "Don't worry, you have a sharp mouth. When you return home later, let Agu take you to the homes of the uncles in Zhongjuan Pei to report a message." , I just said that at the beginning of the afternoon the day after tomorrow, I would invite my uncles and aunts to discuss matters in front of the family temple. Remember to tell me what happened today and the eldest princess’s price, so that they won’t complain to me when the matter is done, and you will do it tomorrow morning. I brought some gifts and went with Aqin to say goodbye to my uncles." Xiao Tan tried his best to smile as if nothing had happened, "Thank you for your understanding, madam!" and said hurriedly, "Madam, please don't listen to the nonsense of the eldest princess, they don't know. , don’t we know that Xizhou is hotter and windier on weekdays, but it is extremely prosperous, and it is not as strict as the rules here in Chang’an, let alone the fruits that cannot be seen in Chang’an. It’s even used to make rice and noodles!”

Liuli smiled and said, "Of course I know. Didn't my uncle say that the market over there is no worse than Xizhou." Her younger uncle travels between Xizhou and Chang'an all the time, and her elder uncle also has a store in Xizhou. In the house, my second uncle Anshiro, although his stores were all in Chang'an, he often sold some silk there. To the Tang people in Chang'an, Xizhou was a terrifying barbaric land, but to the An family, it was almost a hometown.

Xiaotan nodded in response, and then talked about how the jewelry and spices in Xizhou were of high quality and low price. Liuli nodded repeatedly, but Ani was quite uneasy at this time and didn't listen to half of the words. The car drove for a while. , slowly stopped outside the gate of Xuanyangfang, she quickly stood up, "Madam, I will come back as soon as you go."

Liuli lifted the car curtain and watched A Ni running towards the gate in a hurry. Soon her back disappeared inside the door, and then she smiled and said loudly, "Let's go back!"

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In the upper room of the Su Mansion, Su Dingfang sighed and looked at his only beloved disciple with a complicated expression, "Even so, it is not easy to be the governor of the West. The situation over there is complicated. Ju Zhizhan, the protector of Anxi, is the king of Gaochang. Yi, your foundation is extremely deep. Even though your official position is no higher than the sixth rank, you will only be below him when you get there, so you should be careful at all times!"

Mrs. Yu's eyes were already red, and she whispered, "You kid is so stubborn. It's not the first time your teacher has returned to Western Xinjiang. Even if the situation is worse this time, he is not the head coach. Why do you need to catch up with me?" If you don't think about yourself, you should also think about Liuli. She has a strong temperament but a weak body. She has lived a peaceful life for a few days, and now she has to suffer like this with you! "

Pei Xingjian's face changed slightly and he lowered his eyes without saying a word. Su Dingfang frowned and said, "The matter is now over, what's the point of saying more! My aunt is not that weak, and Xizhou is not a land of tigers and wolves."

Mrs. Yu couldn't help but muttered, "If you want to make contributions, of course anywhere is good! In such a windy and sandy place, Liuli, a delicate little lady, is afraid that she will be blown away as soon as she goes out. She is not as good as a land of tigers and wolves." …”

Su Dingfang couldn't help but glare at her, and Mrs. Yu glared back unceremoniously, "In my opinion, since the promise was framed, it is unlikely that Liuli will come back in two or three years. It is better for Liuli to stay in Chang'an. If she is afraid of those If someone bothers her, she comes to our house to see who dares to disturb her!"

Su Dingfang said coldly, "What if it takes two or three years to come back? What if it takes ten or eight years?"

Mrs. Yu couldn't help but suffocated, and then said, "You also said that the situation there is complicated. Even if you keep the promise for two or three years and can't come back, wouldn't it be more appropriate to pick her up after you have established a firm footing?"

Su Dingfang pondered for a moment, and seemed to think it made some sense. After all, he frowned and said, "This is between the promise and the aunt. Why are you and I arguing?"

Mrs. Yu hurriedly turned to look at Pei Xingjian, only to see that his face seemed to be a bit paler. She immediately regretted it and said hurriedly, "Oh, I am just worrying about it. I remember that Liuli's mother clan came from that way. Maybe She went but nothing happened. It's late, and you've been up for two days and one night. Go back and get some rest. I'll come see you tomorrow. If you have any trouble, just tell me. I'm just a free man, so I'll help you sort things out. Still doing it.”

Pei Xingjian bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Master."

Su Ding asked conveniently, "Have you been to the family temple and to Minister Lu?"

Pei Xingjian nodded, "I went to my family temple the day before yesterday. Just before I came here, I also went to kowtow to them at Shilang Lu's house. Tomorrow, I will go with Liuli to say goodbye to my father-in-law Kudi." He also asked Acheng. I brought a jar of sake to Li Chunfeng. I guess all this was expected by Mr. Li.

Su Dingfang glanced at him and said, "That's very appropriate. You don't have to come here again before you leave. I think it will only take a year and a half before our master and disciple can meet each other in Western Xinjiang."

Pei Xingjian stood up, lifted his clothes, knelt down, and bowed his head, saying, "Teacher, take care. Master, take care."

Mrs. Yu rubbed her eyes and said nothing. Su Dingfang sighed, "You should also be careful along the way."

Pei Xingjian stood up slowly, turned around and walked out. When he reached the courtyard, he clearly heard Su Dingfang's low voice of consolation behind him, "Okay, why are you crying?" Mrs. Yu sighed with a choked voice, "I feel sorry for keeping my promise. I feel even more sorry for Liuli, who takes all the hardships of keeping a promise to heart, and Liuli has such a strong body, she could become so thin even if she studied accounting with me, how could she endure that kind of hardship..."

Pei Xingjian felt that there was suddenly a heavy weight under his feet, and he had to use all his strength to walk out step by step. He finally reached the door, got on his horse, and arrived at the door of his house in a daze. The servant of the porter hurriedly stepped forward and held the horse. His expression was much more panicked than usual, but he still reported back as usual, "Today at noon, the Duke of Hedong invited the lady to come over. The lady came back not long after. She just came to the Duke's Palace. Mrs. Yang came to the door in person again. "

Mrs. Yang? Yesterday, Yuan Gongyu should have gone to her to file a complaint, and she entered the palace overnight. Did she come here today to investigate? Pei Xingjian's heart suddenly shivered and he hurriedly walked in. As soon as he reached the door of the upper room, he saw Xiao Tan sitting on the steps outside the courtyard, his eyes red, wiping away tears and mumbling. Cursing under his breath.

I’d better ask for pink...I’ve been quite diligent recently.

　　　Strive to solve the first half next Monday…

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