When Hua Qingxue woke up, Fu Tingye had already gone to court.
She was a little regretful that there was such a big commotion at her home and the School of Science last night, and she didn't know how they arrested someone in the end, or whether they arrested anyone at all.
Not wanting to wait for her to finish cleaning up, a guard came over and said he was entrusted by the general to inform his wife of the details of what happened last night.
Hua Qingxue couldn't help but feel happy. She listened carefully to the man's story and sighed softly. The general was indeed a general, and his tactics were so clever that he finally made people fall into his trap.
How smart.
After the guard finished speaking, he withdrew. Hua Qingxue did not expect that there was someone waiting outside the house early.
Zhao Sheng walked over with a professional businessman smile on his lips, and Hua Qingxue immediately guessed his purpose: "But we have an appointment? When?"
The smile on Zhao Sheng's face deepened: "Tonight, madam, we will go to the Sifangge Restaurant on Xuanwu Street in Shengjing City."
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Hua Qingxue nodded, remembering that the last time she, Fu Tingye and Li Jingnan took a hot air balloon back, they stopped on Xuanwu Street.
I had already seen the bustling streets and didn’t want to go there again today.
"Madam, it is an aristocratic place. The most prestigious people in the prosperous capital all entertain their most distinguished guests in Sifang Pavilion, even the nobles and grandsons." Zhao Sheng gave Hua Qingxue a little knowledge about Sifang Pavilion. status, and the other party's regard for Hua Qingxue.
Hua Qingxue nodded again. She was not very interested in these things, but from what Zhao Sheng said, she also knew some of the other party's intentions.
"Shall you and I show up tonight?" Hua Qingxue looked at Zhao Sheng.
Zhao Sheng quickly stood up and held up his hands: "Oh, thank you madam for the promotion. I am just a small butler. I won't be able to attend. Then there will only be madam and Mr. Tang Yu."
This is the rigidity of ancient rules.
Hua Qingxue thought of the world she lived in. When people talked about things, they would not despise each other because of their low status. Everyone was equal.
And isn’t doing business a win-win situation? As long as it is a representative sent by the partner, the documents negotiated and signed will be recognized.
"But, for some important matters, I may lack some negotiation skills and adaptability." Hua Qingxue thought about it and couldn't help but become nervous, thinking about how awkward it would be for two strangers, a man and a woman, to sit together. You also have to take into account interests and trade-offs... That's the job of an agent.
And she just wants to develop weapons wholeheartedly and without any distractions.
"It's okay, madam. My maids and I are waiting at your side. If you don't understand anything, you can look at me and I will step forward to help you." Zhao Sheng replied.
"So you are all waiting in the room?" Standing aside and watching us eat... Isn't it a bit cruel
Zhao Sheng nodded: "Yes, madam, it is our honor to serve you madam." As he spoke, he glanced at Huan'er and Xi'er aside, the reference was very clear.
Huan'er and Xi'er smiled softly and stepped forward to agree: "Yes, madam, it is our honor to serve you."
Hua Qingxue was suddenly joined by several of them to compliment her, and she couldn't help but blush: "No, no, don't say that. Although we are master and servant, in my heart, your identity and status are equal to mine. Don't There are class distinctions and slave mentality..." It seems to be too deep, I wonder if they can understand it.
Sure enough, Zhao Sheng, Huan'er and Xi'er all looked at her with glasses as big as copper bells.
"Madam, what class distinction are you talking about..." Xi'er scratched her head.
"The contradiction between the ruling class and the ruled class has been the most prominent since ancient times. There is also a sharp class contradiction between the peasant class and the landlord class at the beginning of liberation. This kind of contradiction is often the result of socialization Yes, not just as an individual." Hua Qingxue explained, she also wanted to say that Huan'er and Xi'er represented the slave class, while she and the general represented the ruling class... but was interrupted by Zhao Sheng on the side.
"Madam, Madam, you know so much. It's really an eye-opener for us. Madam still has a lot of things to do, so we won't disturb Madam's precious time." After saying that, he resigned, but he didn't want to leave. Look The looks in Xiang Huan'er and Xi'er's eyes are quite intriguing.
Huan'er and Xi'er knew how to watch what was happening, and after Zhao Sheng left, they no longer pestered Hua Qingxue to tell them about class conflicts.
Just do whatever you have to do. Anyway, they are living a happy life now and have no time to study complicated class conflicts.
"Yeah, it's snowing."
Hua Qingxue was having breakfast when she couldn't help but hear someone shouting outside. Huan'er and Xi'er went out and saw that it was snowing.
The first snow in Shengjing this winter is a bit late.
Unable to withstand the festive energy of the girls, Hua Qingxue also put down her bowls and chopsticks and ran out. She saw the sky and the earth covered with white snow, coating the whole world with silver.
"The auspicious snow heralds a good year." Hua Qingxue sighed softly: "It's nice to have snow."
Huan'er and Xi'er saw her coming out and waited beside her: "Madam, you haven't put on the hood yet. If you step out like this, you will freeze."
"Convertible?" Hua Qingxue lowered her head and looked at herself. Since the beginning of winter, the clothes Huan'er and Xi'er had prepared for her had become thicker and thicker every day. So far, she was already wrapped in a round shape. It's really like a giant panda.
Just like this, if you add a convertible top, it's not much different from a bear.
"I can make a down jacket. It's warm and lightweight, and it's well-designed and can also show off a woman's waist." Hua Qingxue suddenly had an idea and just started, telling Huan'er and Xi'er to find some duck down. The more the better.
In the heavy snow, a person walked from a distance. He was tall and tall. Hua Qingxue looked at it intently, and it turned out to be Wu Zhuo.
"Wu Zhuo pays homage to Madam. Is the general with Madam?" Wu Zhuo bowed his hand to Hua Qingxue.
Hua Qingxue smiled slightly: "The general has gone to court, you may have to wait."
Wu Zhuo nodded and turned to leave, but looked at Hua Qingxue with a hesitant expression.
Hua Qingxue hadn't seen Wu Zhuo for a long time. Seeing his tired appearance, he must have traveled far away. Maybe he was ordered by the general to do some mission. But seeing his hesitant appearance, she couldn't bear to say anything. He kept asking, "But is there still something wrong?"
Wu Zhuo paused again, but finally said nothing and turned to leave.
"It's obvious that something is wrong." Hua Qingxue shook her head and sighed.
The sudden heavy snowfall was not a good sign. People in Shengjing City were busy admiring the snow scenery, but several surrounding state capitals suffered from landslides due to heavy snowfall, causing casualties. The court was already short of funds, and it took a lot of money to rescue the victims. A large expense item.
Zheng Shuwen's brows had not relaxed all morning. Fortunately, apart from the bad news, someone brought good news, and that was Chen Yuan.
Chen Yuan and ten guards used tricks to sneak into the bandit den, and befriended the bandit boss and became brothers. He easily took over the entire bandit den. By the way, he also rescued Zheng Sheng, the former general manager of the Royal Forest Army, who had one of his legs broken.
Zheng Shuwen was in a good mood and immediately gave Chen Yuan the position of general manager of the Royal Forest Army.
Chen Yuan suddenly became the most popular person in Shengjing City.
At the imperial court, although some civil servants expressed their opinions that Chen Yuan was not from a professional background and was promoted too quickly, which caused criticism, they were all suppressed by the Queen Mother.
Fu Tingye and the Left Prime Minister seemed a little quiet, and neither of them expressed any opinions.
In addition to Chen Yuan, the person who returned from this heavy snow was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Liao, Xiao Han.
Xiao Han left without saying goodbye last time, and the military supply issue has been delayed. This time, he seems determined to win, and wants to buy half of Qi's current stock of Zhentian Lei.
Zhen Tianlei's transaction was a secret affair between Li Jingnan and Fu Tingye last time. Zheng Shuwen had no knowledge of the profits, pros and cons, so Xiao Han's request was delayed. The Queen Mother asked Her Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Liao to come. There must be a banquet and entertainment, and the transaction will be discussed in detail after the banquet.
Xiao Han was not in a hurry and obeyed the Queen Mother's arrangements.
After Fu Tingye retired from the court, he walked out of the meeting hall. Unexpectedly, Chen Yuan stopped him at the bottom of the steps: "General."
Fu Tingye stopped, turned around and looked at the other party: "Your Majesty, the General Manager of the Royal Forest Army."
Chen Yuan burst into laughter: "The general is so polite. I remember that when the general met me at the door of the royal study, the general never even looked at me."
Fu Tingye said calmly: "So, you want to say that today is different from the past?"
"Ah ha, the general is really transparent. I will have to deal with the general in the future. I hope the general can give me some advice." Chen Yuan smiled sarcastically.
"The General Manager of the Royal Forest Army is a rare talent. He has risen from an ordinary decoration worker to a third-rank official in the imperial court without anyone having to mention it." Fu Tingye responded with a sarcastic reply.
Chen Yuan's smile froze, and he couldn't help but stretched out his hand to punch Fu Tingye's old injury again. In just a moment, Fu Tingye dodged it: "The general is really... flexible."
It seemed that he gave in to him on purpose last time. Chen Yuan's heart trembled violently. He didn't want to think that even though he was so smart, he would make mistakes sometimes.
Sure enough, the person who can be regarded as the general of Qi State has two skills.
Fu Tingye raised his eyebrows: "If nothing happens, I will take my leave, general."
After saying that, he turned around and left. His back was calm and calm, and no emotion could be seen.
Chen Yuan was a little depressed. He wanted to show off his power in front of Fu Tingye, but he didn't want to take advantage of him.
"I think you are tired of living, so you provoke him for no reason." Zi Yuan witnessed the conversation between the two under the palace wall.
Chen Yuan smiled broadly: "Hey, this isn't Aunt Ziyuan, long time no see..." He suddenly came closer and said in a very low voice: "Did you miss me?"
Aster rolled her eyes at him, turned around and left.
"Hey, hey! Don't go. We're not even friends. You're either sarcastic or glaring at me. Is it easy for me to live?" Chen Yuan quickly strode forward to catch up.