Before Xue Rengui returned from abroad, Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang sat in the Accord for a while, enjoying listening to music, eating refreshments, and chatting.
Qin Mubai smiled and said: "Meiniang, your two brothers are very good now! One is the outsider, runs the best wine in the world; the other is the inside, takes care of the family affairs. You, the younger sister, have become a hands-off shopkeeper, everywhere Just play.”
"How can it be so easy!" Wu Meiniang said with a smile, "Doing business is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. The business can only get bigger and bigger. I don't need to take care of the best wine in the world, but there is still more business waiting for me. Cuisine.”
"When you said that, I really remembered it." Qin Mubai said, "Last time you did such a great thing in Jiangzhou, the court didn't express anything to you! Haha, even if you don't like it, I hope to repay you, but businessmen never invest in vain. What do you want?"
"Hehe!" Wu Meiniang smiled mischievously and said, "Last time, I mainly came to see you. I thought of providing disaster relief and comforting the army on a whim, probably to help you manage your reputation. However, if the emperor can give A little benefit would be great. Mu Bai, do you know why Zheng Fengchi and the Zheng family became the largest businessman in Chang'an and the richest man in the Tang Dynasty? "
"Of course I know. That's because since the Wude Dynasty, he has been closely connected with the court and is an official businessman." Qin Mubai said, "The Tang Dynasty implemented a monopoly on salt and iron for the court, but when it was implemented, merchants had to be appointed as agents. Cooking. The Zheng family took over the official salt sales of the Tang Dynasty and also engaged in the business of silk and grain. Firstly, the imperial court did not allow it, and secondly, there was no royal family. No one has the support behind him. Why, do you want to imitate Zheng Fengchi?”
"I don't have that big ambition. It's impossible to replace it. I just want to do better step by step." Wu Meiniang said, "Now I don't expect to get the management rights to materials such as salt, iron, silk cloth and grain horses, but if If I have a plaque of "Datang Yishang", my Wu's business will be a hundred times more valuable in the business world than if I were rewarded with hundreds of thousands of gold and ten thousand acres of land. Fertile farmland is even more precious.”
"You are indeed smart and a genius in business." Qin Mubai laughed and said, "This plaque is indeed worth thousands of gold and silver. Don't worry, when Chu Suiliang came to me to discuss whether to accept your donation, He vaguely mentioned the "Datang Yishang" thing. I believe that after he returns to the court, he will go out to promote things. , I believe he will take care of it without any urging from us.”
"Hehe, that's very good." Wu Meiniang smiled happily, "I just like to deal with smart people. When I arrived in Jiangzhou, if I hadn't known that Chu Suiliang was temporarily acting as the governor of Jiangzhou, I would not have handed over the donation. Get it into his hands. Because I know that he is a close official of the emperor like you. He will not look up when he sees you, but he will give you some face no matter what. I don’t need to tell him, he will get it for me. Come get what I want."
"Tsk, tsk, who else said 'no business without treachery'? Mei Niang, you are really as cunning as a fox!" Qin Mubai said.
"Screw you! Is it easy for me to make some money?" Wu Meiniang said, "I neither steal nor rob. I do business that is reasonable and legal. I neither bribe nor steal. I am aboveboard and earn everything. It’s clean money!”
"Yes, yes, you are smart and capable, right?" Qin Mubai laughed.
"Hate!"
After a long time, Xue Rengui came back, and it was almost lunch time.
After coming back, Xue Rengui went straight to the woodshed in the backyard. No one called him, so he took up the ax to chop wood. There was a large pile of dry firewood piled under the eaves next to the house. I heard from the servant of No. 1 Wine in the World that Xue Rengui chopped it all in one go this morning. In just half an hour, he chopped firewood that would have taken a long time to chop, which really scared some people.
Qin Mubai and Wu Meiniang came to the backyard together and saw Xue Rengui chopping firewood sweating like rain. With a short hatchet, the thick wooden stick was neatly cut in two. Wu Meiniang suddenly opened her eyes in shock.
"I can't see it. Brother Xue is a very gentle man, but he is actually so naturally gifted with supernatural powers!"
"It's rare to see it, but it's strange." Qin Mubai walked over with a smile and called: "Brother Xue!"
Xue Rengui quickly put down his hatchet and bowed his hands in greeting: "General Qin, the great master."
"Brother Xue doesn't have to be so angry. By the way, who asked you to chop wood here? It's so unreasonable! You are my guest!" Wu Meiniang shouted angrily.
Xue Rengui said hurriedly: "My boss, there is no need to be angry. No one asked me to chop firewood. I did it myself. I have nothing to do, so why not help me with something? It's like exercising my muscles."
Qin Mubai nodded with a smile on his face: "Brother Xue, please clean up. Let's go to Humble House for a drink today!"
"This... How dare you disturb me?" Xue Rengui said in a dilemma.
"No problem, come on!" Qin Mubai said with an easy-going smile, "It's rare that I have some free time today, so I thought of inviting Brother Xue to visit me. Since I've come to Chang'an, how can Brother Xue not go and see my father?"
"Your Majesty Qin Shubao?" Xue Rengui's eyes lit up and he suddenly became interested.
"Exactly." Qin Mubai chuckled, "My father also wants to meet Longmen Xue Rengui, who is good at making Fang Tian draw a halberd!"
"Okay, I'll let you go!" Xue Rengui said nothing at this time, and simply agreed with a fist.
Qin Mubai was happy in his heart and thought to himself: Sure enough, my father is more attractive to him... Xue Rengui is a warrior who pursues the peak, and my father is the world-famous God of War, so it is not surprising.
Xue Rengui went back to his room to pack his clothes and makeup. Wu Meiniang curled her lips and said: "I won't go. I'll stay here to take care of the restaurant. I haven't been here for a few days."
"How can you not go?" Qin Mubai pretended to be shocked and said, "I want to invite you today!"
"What? No! Hum, hum, you think I don't know, you are doing it for Xue Rengui!" Wu Meiniang lost her temper.
Qin Mubai chuckled and said in a low voice: "He is just one of them. You, the daughter-in-law of the Qin family who is not a member of the family, haven't been to my house yet, have you? Ugly daughters-in-law always want to see their parents-in-law, how can you hinder me?" To my house?”
"Fuck you! Am I ugly?" Wu Meiniang laughed and scolded, whether she should be annoyed or happy.
"Then it's settled, let's go together. Stop being naughty." Qin Mubai laughed.
After a while, Xue Rengui packed up, and the three of them went to the Qin Mansion.
Qin Mubai had told his parents earlier that he was going to entertain a few guests today, so the Qin family had already prepared a good banquet and was waiting for it.
Qin Shubao spent his whole life in the military and enjoyed challenging the master warriors. In the early years, when charging into battle, if there was a fierce general showing off his power in the enemy camp, Li Shimin would send Qin Shubao to ride forward and kill the enemy general. Qin Shubao also often fulfilled his mission. It was really not easy to do things like take the heads of enemy generals in the midst of thousands of troops. But if you encounter an opponent who can match it, you must defeat it with your own hands before you can feel at ease.
It is such a warrior's heart that is competitive and pursues the pinnacle, which has been silent for several years. Listening to Qin Mubai talking about Xue Rengui yesterday, Qin Shubao felt that his blood was boiling again.
He was expecting Qin Mubai to bring Xue Rengui!
Qin Mubai and three other people entered the house. Qin Shubao, who was sitting in the main hall with his eyes closed and concentrating, suddenly opened his eyes and was naked!
From a distance, he looked Xue Rengui up and down clearly.
Perhaps there is a special attraction between people of the same type. Xue Rengui also immediately saw Qin Shubao in the main hall.
The two people looked at each other in the air, and there seemed to be electric sparks crashing and flashing in the air.
"A born warrior!" The two of them had this first impression of their opponent at the same time!
As a top-notch martial artist, he possesses an aura that is calm and powerful, as well as an evil aura that secretly captures people's hearts. In contrast, Qin Shubao, who has fought countless bloody battles, is more unrestrained and domineering, while Xue Rengui is a bit low-key, calm, restrained and clumsy.
The three of them entered the hall and were greeted first.
"Dad, this is Longmen Xue Rengui." Qin Mubai introduced him first.
Xue Rengui took a step forward, lowered his eyebrows and clasped his fists before bowing: "Xue Li, I would like to pay my respects to the Duke of Yi State, General Qin!"
"There is no need to be so polite. Since you are my son's best friend, you are also a guest in the hall." Qin Shubao nodded with a smile, "Rengui, I heard Sanlang praise you several times, saying that your martial arts are at the peak, I am looking forward to it."
"I don't dare. It was General Qin who made a false compliment. In front of Duke Yi, who dares to mention the word peak warrior?" Xue Rengui said modestly, cupping his fists.
"Haha, there is no need to be too modest. Please sit down first and we will talk in detail later." Qin Shubao smiled and said, "Mu Bai, who is this woman?"
Qin Mubai hurriedly said: "Father, this is... Wu Meiniang."
"Wu Zhao pays homage to Duke Yi." When they met for the first time, Wu Meiniang didn't dare to be vague. She hurriedly stepped forward and knelt on the ground and saluted.
"Oh, it's Mei Niang!" Qin Shubao saw her bowing down and saluting in a decent manner, and nodded with some satisfaction, "Okay, there's no need to salute like this, just get up!"
"Thank you, Duke Yi." Wu Meiniang stood up and stood aside with her hands down, her face flushed. It seemed that she was a little nervous when she came to Qin's house for the first time.
At this time, I don’t know who had informed Liu and Qin Shuang’er of the news. When they heard that Qin Mubai finally brought Wu Meiniang to the house, their gossipy souls burned brightly, and they ran to the front hall with smiles and joy.
Wu Meiniang's face turned even redder, and she hurriedly gave Mrs. Liu another big gift.
"Oh, get up." Ms. Liu hurriedly stepped forward to help Wu Meiniang up in person, took her hand and looked at her carefully, and said with great joy, "Look, she is really like a fairy! Meiniang, how did your mother give birth to you?" She is so beautiful and well-behaved, it really makes me happy!”
"Giggle!" Qin Shuang'er laughed at the side, "Mom, seeing how excited you are, don't scare Meiniang! Meiniang... um, um, you are my brother's wife, even though I am older I’m a little older than you, so I still have to call you Sister Mei. Let’s go to the back house to talk. This is their man’s world, so we won’t enjoy the fun!”
"Thank you, little sister!" Wu Meiniang was really relieved and happily left the lobby with her. Faced with Qin Shubao, who showed off his power, even a strong man would feel uncomfortable, let alone her, a young daughter-in-law who was passing through the family for the first time.
So, Mrs. Liu and Qin Shuang'er took Wu Meiniang's hands from left to right and pulled her away with smiles.
Qin Mubai was thinking: What would my mother say to Wu Meiniang? She wouldn't pay attention to the size of her buttocks, it seems like she cares about this the most...
"Mu Bai, why are you still stunned? Come sit down with Rengui." Qin Shubao said, "Come here, let's have a banquet!"