Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 176

Chapter 176 Little Daughter-in-law Meets Eunuch
Before Xue Rengui returned, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang sat in the courtyard for a while and enjoyed listening to the music, eating tea and chatting.

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Mother Mei, your two older brothers are very obedient now! One is in charge of the world’s number one wine, and the other is in charge of the family affairs. As a younger sister, you can just shake off the shopkeeper and play around.”

“How could it be so easy!” Wu Meiniang smiled and said, “Trading is like sailing against the current. If you don’t advance, you retreat. Business can only get bigger and bigger. I don’t need to take care of the number one wine in the world, but there are more businesses waiting for me to take care of.”

“I really remember what you said.” Qin Mubai said, “Last time you did such a great deed in Jiangzhou, the Imperial Court hasn’t shown you anything yet! Haha, although you don’t expect to repay Li with your peaches, businessmen never invest in vain. How about it, what benefits do you want?”

“Hehe!” Wu Meiniang smiled mischievously and said, “Last time, I mainly came to see you. I thought of relieving the disaster and comforting the army on a whim, most likely to help you manage your reputation. However, if the Emperor could give you some benefits, it would be great. Mubai, do you know why the Zheng Clan became the number one merchant in Chang’an and the richest man in the Great Tang?”

“Of course I know. That’s because he has been in close contact with the Imperial Court since the Martial Moral Dynasty. He is an official businessman.” Qin Mubai said, “The Great Tang has a salt iron court monopoly, but when it comes down to it, merchants have to be appointed to handle the food on behalf of the merchants.” As for the Zheng Clan, they had taken over the official salt sales rights of the Great Tang Dynasty and were also engaged in the sale of silk cloth grain. This kind of business could not be done by ordinary people. First, the imperial court would not allow it, and secondly, without the support of the royal family and the imperial court, no one would have the strength to do so. “What, do you want to imitate Zheng Fengchi?”

“I don’t have that much ambition. It’s impossible to replace it. I just want to do better step by step.” Wu Meiniang said, “Right now, I don’t expect to get the right to manage such materials as salt, iron, silk cloth and grain horses. However, if there is a plaque of the Great Tang Righteous Merchant, then my Wu clan’s business will be worth a hundred times more. It will have greater fame, reputation and appeal in the business world. This is even more precious than giving me a hundred thousand gold and silver coins and ten thousand acres of fertile land.”

“You are indeed smart. You are indeed a business genius.” Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “This plaque is indeed worth more than a thousand gold coins and ten thousand silver coins.” Don’t worry, when Zhui Suiliang came to me to discuss whether to accept your donation, he vaguely mentioned the matter of the Great Tang Righteous Merchant. I believe that after he returns to court, he will naturally go and gather information. This person, Zhui Suiliang, was smart and knew how to do favors without compromising his own interests. He was in charge of this matter. I believe that he will take care of it. There is no need for us to urge him to do so. ”

“Hehe, that’s good.” Wu Meiniang smiled happily and said, “I just like to deal with smart people.” If I hadn’t known that Chu Suiliang was temporarily taking over the position of Jiangzhou Governor when I arrived in Jiangzhou, I wouldn’t have handed over the donation to him. Because I know that he is also a close minister of the Emperor like you, so he lowered his head and did not raise his head. No matter what, he still wants to give you some face. As soon as I give away this donation, he will get me what I want, needless to say. ”

“Tsk tsk, who said’no adultery, no business’? Mother Mei, you are really as cunning as a fox!” Qin Mubai said.

“Screw you! Is it easy for me to earn some money?” Wu Meiniang said, “I neither steal nor rob. What I do is reasonable business. I neither pay bribes nor steal phones. I earn clean money openly!”

“Yes, yes, yes. Are you smart and capable?” Qin Mubai laughed heartily.

“Hateful!”

After a long time, Xue Rengui came back, and it was almost lunchtime.

After returning, Xue Rengui went straight to the firewood room in the backyard. No one called him, so he took the axe to chop the firewood. There was a huge pile of dry wood under the eaves beside the room. According to the servant of Number One Wine Under Heaven, this was all hacked by Xue Rengui later this morning. In just half an hour, he had already hacked out the firewood that would take him half a day to hack out, truly scaring some people.

Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang went to the backyard together and saw Xue Rengui sweating like rain chopping firewood. With a short wooden saber, the wooden club that was as thick as a leg was cleanly split into two. Wu Meiniang’s eyes immediately widened in shock.

“I can’t see it. Big Brother Xue is a gentleman. He’s actually born with such innate divine power!”

“It’s rare.” Qin Mubai walked over with a smile and called out, “Brother Xue!”

Xue Rengui hurriedly put down her wooden saber and bowed, “General Qin, Big Boss.”

“Brother Xue, you don’t have to be so righteous. By the way, who told you to chop wood here is so unreasonable! You are my guest!” Wu Meiniang shouted angrily.

Xue Rengui hurriedly said, “There is no need for the big boss to get angry. No one wants me to chop firewood. I am willing to do so. If I have nothing else to do, I might as well help him do something. I will treat it as training my muscles and bones.”

Qin Mubai smiled and nodded, “Brother Xue, tidy up. Let’s go to the humble house and have a drink today!”

“This … I dare to disturb you?” Xue Rengui said awkwardly.

“It doesn’t matter, come on!” Qin Mubai smiled casually and said, “Today is a rare day of leisure. I thought of inviting Brother Xue to the manor for a chat. Since Brother Xue has already come to Chang’an, how can Brother Xue not visit my father?”

“Your father, Qin Shubao?” Xue Rengui’s eyes lit up with interest.

“Exactly.” Qin Mubai chuckled, “My father really wants to see the Dragon Gate Xue Rengui who used the Fang Tian Painting Halberd!”

“Alright, I’ll go with you!” This time, Xue Rengui did not say anything else and clasped his fists and agreed.

Qin Mubai was delighted and thought to himself, “Indeed, my father is more attractive to him … It’s not surprising that Xue Rengui is a martial artist who pursues the pinnacle, and my father is a world-famous War God.”

Xue Rengui went back to her room to tidy up her clothes and makeup. Wu Meiniang curled her lips and said embarrassedly, “I won’t go. I’ll stay here to manage the wine shop. It’s been a long time since I came.”

“How can you not go?” Qin Mubai pretended to be shocked and said, “I’m mainly inviting you today!”

“What? No way! Hmph, hmph, pretend I don’t know, you’re doing this for Xue Rengui!” Wu Meiniang lost her temper.

Qin Mubai chuckled and whispered, “He’s just one of them. You, the daughter-in-law of the Qin Family, haven’t been to my house yet, have you? The ugly daughter-in-law always wants to see her parents-in-law. How can you not go to my house?”

“Fuck you! Am I ugly?” Wu Meiniang shouldn’t be angry or happy as she laughed and scolded.

“Then it’s settled. Let’s go together. Stop being naughty.” Qin Mubai laughed heartily.

After a while, Xue Rengui packed up and the three of them left for Qin Manor.

Qin Mubai had told her parents earlier that she was going to treat a few guests today, so the Qin Family had already prepared a good banquet for them.

Qin Shubao spent his entire life in the army, taking pleasure in challenging experts and martial artists. In the early years, but when the enemy army was at a loss, Li Shimin sent Qin Shubao to attack and kill the enemy general if there were any powerful generals in the enemy camp who flaunted their might. Qin Shubao often did not fail his mission. Taking the head of an enemy general in the army was not a good thing. However, if he encountered an opponent that could rival him, he had to personally defeat him before he could feel at ease.

It was precisely this kind of heart of a martial artist that had been competing for strength and victory in pursuit of pinnacle. It had been silent for several years. Yesterday, when Qin Mubai mentioned Xue Rengui, Qin Shubao felt that his hot blood was boiling again.

He was looking forward to Qin Mubai bringing Xue Rengui here!

Qin Mubai and the others entered the mansion. Qin Shubao, who was sitting in the main hall, closed his eyes to rest, opened his eyes, revealing his true colors!

From afar, he had examined Xue Rengui from head to toe.

Perhaps the same kind of people had a special attraction for each other. Xue Rengui also saw Qin Shubao in the main hall immediately.

The two of them looked at each other from afar, and there seemed to be lightning flashing in the air.

“A natural born martial artist!” The two of them had such a first impression of their opponent at the same time!

As a peak first-rate martial artist, he possessed an aura that was neither angry nor mighty, as well as a murderous aura that secretly attracted people’s hearts. In contrast, Qin Shubao, who had fought countless bloody battles, was even more domineering, while Xue Rengui was somewhat low-key, calm, and reserved.

The three entered the hall and bowed first.

“Father, this is Xue Rengui of the Dragon Gate.” Qin Mubai introduced him first.

Xue Rengui took a step forward and bowed, lowering his eyebrows and cupping his fists, “I, Xue Li, pay my respects to General Qin, Duke of the Yi Kingdom!”

“There is no need to be so courteous. Since you are my son’s good friend, you are a guest of honor.” Qin Shubao smiled and nodded, “Noble, I’ve heard Saburo praise you several times, saying that your martial arts skills have reached the peak. I’m very looking forward to it.”

“I don’t dare. General Qin praised him absurdly. In front of Duke Yi, who dares to mention the word’peak martial artist ‘?” Xue Rengui modestly cupped his fists and said.

“Haha, there’s no need to be too modest. Sit down first and we’ll talk about it in detail later.” Qin Shubao smiled and said, “Mubai, who is this woman?”

Qin Mubai hurriedly said, “Father, this is … Wu Meiniang.”

“Wu Zhao greets Duke Yi.” This was the first time they had met. Wu Meiniang did not dare to be vague. She hurriedly went forward and bowed to the ground, giving a big bow.

“Oh, it’s Mama Mei!” Qin Shubao nodded in satisfaction when he saw her obediently bow down and salute, “Alright, there’s no need to do such a big salute. Stand up!”

“Thank you, Duke Yi.” Wu Meiniang stood up and stood at the side with her hands down, her face flushed red. It seemed that this was her first time visiting the Qin Clan, and she was still a little nervous.

At this time, it was unknown who had already informed Madam Liu and Qin Shuang’er of the news. When they heard that Qin Mubai had finally brought Wu Meiniang to the mansion, they immediately burned the woman’s gossip soul and ran to the front hall with a smile.

Wu Meiniang’s face turned even redder and she hurriedly bowed to Madam Liu.

“Aiyo, get up quickly.” Madam Liu hurriedly went forward to personally help Wu Meiniang up. He took her hand and sized her up carefully. He said happily, “Look, she is really a celestial immortal! Meiniang, why did your mother make you so beautiful and obedient? She really likes me!”

“Keke!” Qin Shuang’er laughed loudly from the side, “Mother, don’t scare Mother Mei when you’re so excited! Mother Mei … hmm, you’re my brother’s unmarried wife. Even though I’m slightly older than you, I still have to address you as Sister Mei? Sister Mei, let’s go to the rear mansion to talk. This place is their man’s world, so we won’t have this much fun!”

“Thank you, little sister!” Wu Meiniang was really relieved and happily left the hall with her. Facing Qin Shubao, who revealed his tiger’s might, even a fierce man would feel uncomfortable, let alone her daughter-in-law, who had first visited the manor.

Thus, Madam Liu and Qin Shuang’er pulled Wu Mei Niang’s hand left and right and pulled her away with a smile.

Qin Mubai wondered, “What will my mother say to Wu Meiniang?” Don’t tell me you’re paying attention to her hip size. It seems that she cares about this the most …

“Mubai, why are you still standing there? Quickly accompany Rengui and sit down.” Qin Shubao said, “Someone, come to the banquet!”