When the little leader of the red sleeve trick saw Zhuang Die walking in after Fang Jie, the hostility in her eyes was even stronger than that of Shen Qingfan. So much so that she, who wanted to say hello to Fang Jie, snorted coldly, turned and left. Swinging her ponytail, she gave Fang Xie the back of his head.
The reason why Fang Jie brought Zhuang Die to Hongxiu Zhao was just to let Zhuang Die think that he was not wary of her. But he didn't expect to offend Xiao Dingdian, which made him feel a little confused by Monk Zhang Er.
"what happened?"
Fang Jie asked Zhuang Die to wait for him downstairs, walked quickly up to the second floor and sat down next to Xiao Ding Dian shamelessly: "Who has offended our little boss, I really don't want to hang around in Chang'an City anymore. Come on, come on." , Tell you Brother Xiao Fang, I will vent your anger on your behalf!"
"real?"
Xiao Ding turned to look at him and asked.
"It must be true."
Fang Jie pinched a strand of hair under his nose and sniffed it, his face full of intoxication. Xiao Ding shook his head to pull back his hair, and took the short knife from the fruit plate on the table and handed it to Fang Jie: "You offended me. If you eunuch yourself now, I will forgive you."
Fang Jie was taken aback: "Where did this deep hatred come from? You dare to say such a sinister thing like cutting off children and grandchildren!"
"Who told you to be playful!"
Xiao Dingdian waved the knife and said viciously: "There is a sister Shen who is like a flower and jade, and a sister Mu who is gentle and virtuous, and you still refuse to be honest! Tell me, bring such a pure and beautiful girl What are you doing with my red sleeves? Demonstration or showing off?"
Fang Jie burst out laughing: "You are not my mother-in-law, otherwise, if I look at other women, you will goug out my eyes? I am a person of status now, right? Buy a few maids and book boys What, is it a heinous crime?"
"That's right, isn't it?"
Xiao Ding stared at his eyes and asked.
Fang Jie bowed down, he knew that since Xiao Ding Dian became the head of the family, he would still show the appearance of a little girl in front of him. It's not easy for this child to take care of such a big family business. He just let her go as if he was coaxing his sister, and of course he would tease her occasionally.
"All right, all right, you can say anything."
Fang Jie turned his head to look at Zhuang Die, lowered his voice and said to Xiao Dingdian: "I will resign her when I go back, why not let her go?"
Xiao Ding rolled his eyes at him, and threw the knife back casually: "Tell me, Master Xiao Fang who refuses to come for nothing, what's the matter today."
Fang Jie laughed and said, "Do you already love me to the point of death? Otherwise, why are you so jealous. Your fairy-like Sister Shen and Sister Mu are not as strong as your vinegar."
Xiao Ding was taken aback, then grabbed a handful of fruit and threw it at Fang Jie: "You... you... fart!"
Fang Jie sat on the chair, moved his hand up and down, left and right a few times like lightning, and then spread his hand, he was actually caught by the musk fruit that Xiao Dingdian smashed towards. He squeezed one into his mouth, swallowed and praised: "It's so sweet."
Xiao Dingdian snorted coldly and said, "Auntie's fart is so sweet, too?"
Fang Jie laughed and said, "If you don't believe me, let me try another one? I don't mind, do you mind?"
"You rascal!"
Xiao Ding cursed and got up and was about to leave. Fang Jie quickly stretched out his hand to hold him back: "Didn't you tease me first? It's a pity that I'm not as thick-skinned as I am... You sit down, I'm here to talk to you about business. The Emperor's It is said that the decree has been issued, and the army will go out on February 12. At that time, Hongxiu Zhao and several other singing and dancing parties in Chang'an City will perform dances in the square outside Taiji Palace to see the army off, and Hongxiu Zhao will naturally be the finale."
He took Xiaoding Dingdian's fleshy little hand over and squeezed it to play with, Xiaoding Dingdian snorted and withdrew his hand back. Fang Jie stretched out his hand and pulled it back in a shameless manner, Xiao Dingdian pulled back twice but failed to pull back, blushing, don't turn his head away from looking at Fang Jie, but he didn't pull back his hand anymore.
Fang Jie held Xiao Dingdian's hand, and rubbed his thumb back and forth on the girl's tender and smooth back: "I'll have someone deliver the clothes from the store tomorrow, and you've chosen a girl to try on. On February 12th It's all up to you, if the response is good, the dividends in the shop will also be a big reward for the red sleeve move. By the way, I came to teach you the steps of the two days ago, have you practiced it?"
Speaking of this, Xiao Ding turned back to look at Fang Jie, and said with a look of contempt: "I don't know why you are so full of such things. A big man can walk out like that. Isn't it embarrassing?"
Fang Xie couldn't help but blush slightly when he thought of the girls who taught Hongxiu to walk in model steps a while ago, those girls laughed like crazy: "Just say, isn't walking like this eye-catching?"
Xiao Ding nodded and said: "You are disgusting when you walk, and the girls are charming when you walk... But how do you wear the few sets of clothes you brought a few days ago? The skirts do not reach the knees, how can there be such a strange style? There are also... the shoes you sent are not for human beings at all! I was curious and only wore them for a while, then sprained my ankle, and now my ankle still hurts!"
Fang Jie naturally bent down and grabbed Dingdian's feet: "Let me take a look."
Xiao Dingdian's face turned red suddenly, as bright as a peach blossom in full bloom: "What are you doing... let go, or I will kick you downstairs!"
Fang Jie really didn't have any obscene intentions in this movement. Seeing Xiao Ding's blushing thoroughly, he came to his senses: "Uh... just want to see if the swelling has gone down. I also read some medical books in Yanwu Academy these days..."
"Shut up!"
Xiao Ding pulled her legs back with a blushing face, stood up and straightened her clothes and said, "I've already discussed the matter with the aunt, but you'd better go up and talk about it yourself. If the aunt goes back on her word, no one can help you!"
"You have to order."
Fang Jie got up, shouted a command, then turned and walked to the third floor. Xiao Dingdian looked at the back of that annoying guy, stared and laughed again with a puchi.
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Xi Zhuxin was also in Mrs. Xi's room. The two of them were looking at the clothes that Fang Jie had brought on the table a few days ago and discussing something. After putting down his clothes, he turned around and left without speaking to Fang Jie, as usual glamorous and noble.
Xi Huamei pointed to the stool and said, "Tell me about the performance on the day the army set off?"
Fang Jie saluted first, then sat down and said: "Yeah... counting the days, there are only ten days left. This matter has been planned for so long and is only waiting for a chance that everyone is looking forward to. When the royal family and officials paraded the streets to celebrate the New Year with the common people, girls with red sleeves were invited to wear them. But something happened, so it has been delayed until now. Now it seems that they are waiting for a better opportunity. What better day to take out than the twelfth of February?"
"It's a good idea, but... wearing such clothes and performing in front of thousands of people is a bit shocking."
Xi Thrush said with a smile.
Fang Jie said with a smile: "When did Hongxiu Zhao be afraid of the words "shocking the world?" It’s about remembering my clothes and shoes. Besides, tens of thousands of soldiers are lucky enough to see this performance when the army is going on an expedition... I’m afraid the morale will be like a rainbow.”
"Slick tongue."
Xi Huamei seems to be in a good mood today, it's rare that she didn't put on a cold face: "I don't know why you have so many weird ideas in your mind, and the song you taught the girls to sing, it's nice to hear, why I never Heard a tune like that?"
Fang Jiexin said that you would be surprised if you have heard of the new imperial concubine drunk. He smiled and said: "This is a re-arrangement by me combining the tunes of the Nanyan people and the Xiliang tune of the Mengyuan people. The lyrics are Thinking about it myself, it doesn't quite fit the occasion. But this song complements everyone's flowing sleeves."
"This song is really good."
Xi Huamei nodded and said: "In this matter, Hongxiu tricks will not be less profitable, but everything is paid for. How to settle the money, you have to settle it for a copper coin. Also, this song will only be released in the future. If I use the Red Sleeve Trick, even if you can’t use it yourself, of course... I won’t give you a single coin.”
Fang Jie sighed and said, "If I hadn't seen it clearly, I would have mistakenly thought it was Wu Yidao who was sitting in front of me now."
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Wu Yidao is doing red sleeve tricks.
When Fang Jie was talking with Xi Huamei about performing dances on February 12th on the third floor, Wu Yiyi was drinking tea in the innermost box on the second floor. He didn't wear the signature royal blue brocade jacket today, but a moon-white Confucian shirt. This attire made him look less wealthy and more refined.
On the table in front of him were eight small plates, which contained fruits from Dongchu, as well as snacks and dried fruits. He brought the tea himself, and the tea in Hongxiu Zhao was no better than what he had in stock. You must know that most of the best tea leaves in the entire Sui Dynasty are in the palace, and a small part is in his hands.
Fang Xie also knew the person sitting across the table, so he would be shocked if he saw it.
It's Qin Liuqi, the steward of Prince Yi's mansion.
"If it wasn't for the prince's instructions and the entrustment of the adults, I wouldn't be able to drink this good tea that Hou Ye treasured."
Qin Liuqi smiled, and said politely: "Since Lord Hou came back, the prince has been wanting to invite you to the mansion for a gathering. But there are indeed many mundane things entangled in these days, but it has been delayed again and again. Apologize, he will come to visit in person in the future."
Wu Yiyi smiled and said, "Thanks to the prince for thinking about it."
Qin Liuqi got up, picked up the teapot and poured tea for Wu Yidao: "I heard that Lord Hou is very good at tea ceremony, but I still don't understand a word, so I ask Lord Hou for advice... People always say, respecting guests, don't fill up the tea." You can't be dissatisfied with wine, what's the point?"
Wu Yidao narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not answer.
Qin Liuqi continued: "I personally think that it should be understood in this way... Drinking tea is a matter of enjoyment, which makes people feel refreshed. Only half a cup of tea is poured, does it mean that enjoyment should be restrained? But wine must be poured Full, because drinking itself is a matter of wanton mood, naturally it is better to be full. Drinking tea is a rational thing, but drinking alcohol is an irrational thing. I think so, Lord Hou...is it wrong?"
The tea is not full and the wine is not empty, of course, this is not the explanation, Qin Liuqi obviously meant something.
Wu Yidao still didn't speak.
Qin Liuqi smiled: "Your Majesty invites me to drink tea, so I naturally have to be more sensible. So... there are some things, I'd better make it clear first. Since your lords have entrusted you to the lord, the lord He is righteous, so of course he can't pretend he doesn't hear you. So let me ask Master Hou to come out and talk. Goods work in the world... "
Before he finished speaking, Wu Yiyi suddenly waved his hands and said, "It's fine to talk about anything, I'm willing to accompany you. But today is not right."
"What's wrong? The day is wrong or the place is wrong?"
Qin Liuqi asked curiously.
Wu Yidao said indifferently: "You are wrong, you... are just a man in charge of the palace. It is other people's business to respect you, but don't you know yourself? You go back, don't disturb my interest in drinking tea and listening to music. Those adults If we want to talk, let them talk to someone who is qualified to sit face to face with me."
Qin Liuqi's expression changed, and he could hardly hold back.
Almost, but he held back.
"good."
He stood up, still smiling: "I will pass on what Master Hou said to the prince, and to all the adults."
"Thank you."
Wu Yidao said calmly and gently, "When you go out, close the door for me by the way."