Her indifferent and well-behaved, in Qi Yun's eyes, caused more confusion. The Ministry of Household manages the grains in the east corner. A year ago, he heard a report from his subordinates that the Murong family is the largest grain owner in the east corner, controlling more than half of the land and crops in the east corner. He had always been skeptical, Murong Xiang did not have such ability, Ruier was not in the Murong family, Murong Shuqing was ignorant, the Murong family could not have such strength. But today he was confused, because Murong Shuqing was no longer the Murong Shuqing he used to be.
Qi Yun stroked his beard and said to Murong Shuqing, "Qing'er is here this time, so she will stay longer and accompany the two old people."
Murong Shuqing felt that Qi Yun looked at her with doubts and scrutiny, just like Qi Zhonglin, he was always speechless, just watching her every move. They are afraid of going to the bottom of her. But so what? She didn't mind meeting Qi Yun's gaze, and answered generously, "Okay."
Seeing her clear and open eyes, Qi Yun blinked for a moment, thought for a while, then got up and said to the two old people in the main seat: "I'm going back to the household too. Father, mother, the child will retire first." Perhaps, He could find some changes in the Murong family from the household records.
"Go!" Qi Zhonglin waved him away.
"Have you eaten breakfast? Fei'er, prepare some more breakfast." He Xiangjun was about to instruct others to prepare it, but Murong Shuqing shook his head and said, "No need, grandma, I'll go for a walk later, just go out to eat. already."
"Going for a walk?" He Xiangjun didn't seem to expect Murong Shuqing to say this. After thinking about it, he said, "Alright, you haven't been to the capital for a long time. Let's see what you like. Let Fengxian accompany you."
Wu Mei immediately replied with a smile: "Mother, that kid doesn't know where to go after asking for peace."
He Xiangjun sighed, this Fengxian just doesn't make people worry, she patted Murong Shuqing's hand and continued, "Then let your brother accompany you."
Murong Shuqing sighed secretly, it was so troublesome to go out, "No need, grandma, eldest brother also has his own business, I just go out for a walk, I will bring the guards, don't worry."
After listening to her words, He Xiangjun not only did not feel relieved, but insisted even more. How could a girl go out casually. She pretended to be angry and said, "That won't work, I can rest assured if someone accompanies you."
Shaking He Xiangjun's hand back, Murong Shuqing said firmly, "Grandma, I have my own sense of restraint, don't worry about it." If it was so troublesome to go out, she should consider whether to continue living in Qi Mansion.
Qi Zhonglin's old and loud voice interrupted He Xiangjun's next rebuttal. He seemed casual, but he said implicitly: "Okay, let her go by herself, nothing can happen in the capital."
Murong Shuqing met those wise and sharp eyes, and suddenly felt very interesting. Maybe she should have come to Qi's house earlier to get to know this legendary and famous old man.
They insisted so much that He Xiangjun couldn't say anything else, so he had no choice but to say: "Well, bring more money and buy what you like."
Seeing that she agreed, Murong Shuqing immediately said, "Okay, thank you grandfather and grandmother. Shu Qing has resigned." She muttered to herself, why did she go out on an outing with her classmates when she was in elementary school and ask for a long time before her parents agreed
"Well, let's go." After He Xiangjun finished speaking, Murong Shuqing hurriedly saluted and withdrew, several times faster than when he came!
After leaving the main hall, Lu Yi asked in a low voice, "Miss, do you want to prepare a carriage?"
"Need not."
Miss is not going out? Seeing Murong Shuqing walking towards the winding corridor, Lu Yi asked suspiciously, "Then now..."
"Back to Pinecui Lodge." Murong Shuqing replied lazily.
"Go back? Isn't Miss going to the reception building?"
"Go to bed first." After dropping three words, Murong Shuqing had already walked a long way.
By the time Murong Shuqing woke up and came to the guest building, it was already afternoon. Her carriage had just arrived, and Qin Rui, the steward of the reception building, was already waiting there. Qin Rui was a tall and thin man in his mid-thirties. He had nothing special in his appearance. He looked quite normal and would not leave a deep impression on people.
Murong Shuqing got off the station and settled down, Qin Rui respectfully greeted him, bowed and clasped his fists in salute, "Miss, the elegant room is ready for you."
Murong Shuqing smiled and looked at Qin Rui in front of her. Every time she heard his clean and clear voice, she wanted to sigh that his voice was easier to remember than his people.
Following Qin Rui into the Yingqing Building, Murong Shuqing took a closer look. It was already noon, and there were still many people in the building. Business is good. This is her first time to the Yingke Building in the capital. The building adheres to the usual style of comfort, casualness, simplicity and elegance that she requires, but adds a little extravagance and splendor, which is very in line with the atmosphere of the capital. Appears more atmospheric.
The private room prepared by Qin Rui is clean and simple, with a touch of ink and wash screen, which separates the sunlight from the wide large bay window, but does not overwhelm the beautiful scenery of early autumn outside the window. There were no tables and chairs in the room, just a huge wool velvet embroidered carpet in front of the screen, a low table and a few square cushions on it, and tea was already prepared on the low table.
Murong Shuqing was sitting in front of the low table, and lightly smelled the tea in her hand. It was the dragon birthday she liked, and the temperature was just right. So careful and observant. She chose Qin Rui to be the chief steward of the capital back then, but she made the right choice.
Qin Rui put the prepared accounts on the carpet beside the short table for Murong Shuqing to check, and then said respectfully: "Miss, this is the Yingke Building, Baoyue Study, Fengxing Rice Shop, Zhenbaozhai, etc. for the past three months. The account." Seeing Murong Shuqing holding the tea, lazily admiring the scenery outside the window, without any intention of looking at it, Qin Rui briefly reported the situation of the capital industry.
"Yeah." Murong Shuqing was drinking tea and listening to Qin Rui's nice voice, it was really a good enjoyment.
After listening to him, Murong Shuqing put down the tea in his hand, and said lightly: "Find two shops in the suburbs and bustling centers of the capital, and within three months I will open two plain clothes in the capital." Since it has become this year's The winner of the royal brocade, now is the best time to enter the brocade market in the capital. She wants to monopolize the brocade weaving and embroidery market within two years, so that the Fu family will be self-defeating.
Qin Rui replied calmly: "Yes, what about the rice shop that was originally planned?"
"Pause, change it to a study." The Ministry of Household has already begun to be jealous of her Murong family, and it is also very tight. Now is not the time to open a rice shop.
"Yes."
Thinking of another purpose for coming today, Murong Shuqing asked, "What do I want?"
Qin Rui respectfully presented the list and replied, "It's ready. Miss now?"
After taking a look, Murong Shuqing handed back the list with satisfaction, and finally let her find it. Murong Shuqing waved his hand and said, "No, it will be delivered to Qi Mansion in ten days. By the way, have the Huo family come to live there?" Last time, I told them to live in the Yingke Building, but I don't know if they stayed there in the end.
After taking back the list, Qin Rui filled Murong Shuqing's cup of tea and replied, "It has been arranged to stay. They went out very early today, just leaving Miss Huo in the inn."
Huo Ziqi will leave Huo Zhiqing alone in the inn? What's wrong with not taking her? Huo Ziqi will appear in the capital, it should not only play as he said. Caressing the rim of the cup, Murong Shuqing said to Qin Rui, "Please invite her over."
"Yes." Qin Rui quickly backed out.
After a while, Qin Rui's pleasant voice sounded again, "Miss, Miss Huo is here."
Before Qin Rui could finish speaking, Huo Zhiqing had already entered the inner room with a smile, and when she saw Murong Shuqing leaning on the short table drinking tea, she also leaned over beside her excitedly, took her hand and said, "Sister Shuqing, come here. Look at me, you are the best, a hundred times better than my stinky brother and brother Yan."
Murong Shuqing poured her a cup of tea, how could Huo Ziqi dote on her so much, how could he be willing to bully her? However, she still smiled and asked: "Oh? How did they mess with you?"
Not in the mood to drink tea, Huo Zhiqing just wanted to tell Murong Shuqing her grievances, "They went out last night and came back so late. I went to them and heard that they were going to Qingfenglou in the evening, I said I I'm going, big brother is still angry with me, and he won't take me with him when he goes out today."
"Qingfenglou?" Murong Shuqing frowned and thought about it, this seems to be a brothel, right
Qin Rui, who was about to leave, saw Murong Shuqing looking at him inquiringly, so he confirmed Murong Shuqing's guess, "That's the most famous brothel in the capital."
"Brotherhood?" Huo Zhiqing exclaimed excitedly, stared at Qin Rui in disbelief, and retorted loudly, "My elder brother and Yan elder brother never go to that kind of place, you are talking nonsense."
Huo Zhiqing was so excited that Qin Rui could only smile to reassure her: "Miss Huo, don't be annoyed, this Qingfenglou is slightly different from the ordinary brothels. There are many girls in it who are not prostitutes, and many of them are outstandingly talented, elegant and refined. man of."
After listening to his words, Huo Zhiqing thought for a while and asked, "Is Haiyue going to sell herself?"
Faced with such a direct question, Qin Rui hesitated for a while before answering with consideration: "This... Miss Haiyue appeared in Qingfenglou two months ago, and no one knows her origin, but it is rumored that she is not only beautiful Tianxian, beautiful and talented, also knowledgeable and versatile. She is deeply favored by the wealthy sons of the wealthy family and the powerful kings and grandsons in the capital. She doesn't see everyone. If you want to see her, you have to answer her questions. more curious."
After listening for a long time, Qin Rui still didn't answer her question, Huo Zhiqing asked uncompromisingly, "Have you not said whether she will sell her body or not?"
Murong Shuqing saw Qin Rui's face in embarrassment, and Huo Zhiqing kept asking questions. She smiled and continued drinking tea without making a sound, waiting to see how Qin Rui answered the little girl's persistent question.
Looking at Huo Zhiqing's persistent gaze, Qin Rui looked at Murong Shuqing drinking tea playfully without saying a word, so he could only say with reservation: "It was originally not for sale."
"Originally?" Obviously, Huo Zhiqing didn't have such a good time, she still clenched tightly and insisted on asking the truth.
In desperation, Qin Rui had no choice but to say without reservation: "Half a month ago, Miss Haiyue herself set the date for her to bloom tomorrow. Therefore, recently, the young masters in the capital want to be able to monopolize the oiran that day."
After hearing Qin Rui's words, Huo Zhiqing didn't ask any more questions, she just sat down melancholy and whispered, "So, brother Yan is going to meet that Haiyue tomorrow!"
Huo Zhiqing held the cushion pitifully in silence, Murong Shuqing sighed lightly, it turns out that the little girl likes Yan Haoyu, no wonder she is so excited about them going to the brothel. It's just that men of this era, let alone unmarried, even if they are married, go to brothels is a common thing. Not knowing how to comfort her, Murong Shuqing had to pat her on the shoulder.
After just being silent for a while, Huo Zhiqing suddenly stood up angrily, put her hands on her hips, and said aggressively, "Damn! Damn! I've decided!"
Decide what? Seeing her eyes spitting with anger, Murong Shuqing had a hunch that what she was going to say next would be surprising.
Huo Zhiqing did not disappoint her, she said something that made Tan Rui stunned and Murong Shuqing raised her eyebrows and laughed.
She said word by word: "I'm going to Qingfenglou - whoring!"