Iron Dynasty

Qi Wangfu.

Princess Pingyang got off the carriage and frowned when she saw the scenery inside the palace for the first time.

In Chang'an, she was used to seeing all kinds of luxurious mansions. Compared with those mansions, Prince Qi's mansion was indeed a bit shabby.

Not to mention that there is no unicorn auspicious beast symbolizing auspiciousness in front of the palace gate, the plaque of this palace is not written with gold powder, and the rusted doorknocker on the palace gate is incompatible with the identity of a prince.

Seeing Princess Pingyang's strange expression, Xiao Ming asked, Auntie, what's wrong?

Ming'er, you have suffered for five years in Qingzhou. So does the emperor. How can you be so biased? I will definitely tell you when I return to Chang'an this time. Princess Pingyang felt distressed for Xiao Ming. look.

If he hadn't known about this aunt, Xiao Ming would have been really moved, but this aunt's reputation was out there, and he could not believe it.

Thank you aunt, but it's unnecessary. The father has already sent the one million taels of silver to his nephew. Xiao Ming said.

Princess Pingyang rolled her eyes, if it wasn't for the glass and other Qingzhou goods, she would have forgotten this nephew behind her forehead.

In Chang'an, other princes often walked around with her and gave generous gifts from time to time, but this Xiao Ming was not in Chang'an, and the power of her family was not good either, so she naturally didn't take it to heart.

Really? I heard that the emperor's impression of you has changed a bit today. It seems that this is true.

I don't know this nephew. The royal father has always disliked his nephew, but this time he sent silver, maybe it's true. Xiao Ming prevaricates.

Princess Pingyang smiled tenderly; I want to congratulate you on this. Maybe the emperor is happy and may allow you to go back to Chang'an to save relatives. Concubine Zhen misses you very much.

My nephew also misses my concubine, Xiao Ming said with a chuckle.

At this time, the two went to the garden behind the main hall. Princess Pingyang sat down in the pavilion and reached out to signal Xiao Ming to sit down too.

I came here this time for Concubine Zhen to see you. Seeing that you are living well here, I will go back and talk to her, but it will make him feel at ease. Princess Pingyang played the emotional card again.

Xiao Ming has some admiration in his heart, this Princess Pingyang is really a shrewd person, and in just a few words, he can teach people to get closer.

It's just that he is not the former Xiao Ming, this blood relationship is not enough to make him lose his calm, if the former Xiao Ming is probably already crying and wiping tears.

Princess Pingyang was always observing Xiao Ming's expression when she spoke. Seeing that Xiao Ming's expression was always the same, she couldn't help but be a little surprised. This King Qi was a little interesting.

That's right, I hope my aunt tells my mother-in-law that everything is fine here and I don't have to worry about it. Xiao Ming said, By the way, is there any other arrangement for my aunt's visit this time? If not, my nephew can bring my aunt with me. Take a look at the beauty of this Qingzhou.

Princess Pingyang walked all the way, seeing that the surrounding is just a backcountry, and there is no scenery to see.

Seeing that Prince Qi's mansion was so desolate, and she had no plans to live here for a long time, she said, I'm just here for a few days, and I'll go to your Uncle Wei's Jinling City to sit in a few days.

It's a prosperous place. My nephew has always wanted to go there, but he is so busy with government affairs that he really can't get away. Xiao Ming found a reason for himself not to play with this aunt.

Maybe, if you can be diligent in government affairs, the emperor will be happy to know it. Pingyang made a test and saw that Xiao Ming seemed to have a feeling of being unable to enter. For this nephew, this beauty is useless. She hesitated for a moment, and had to explain her intention, Ming'er, this time my aunt came here for the glass, this time the glassware you brought into the palace disturbed the harem, and your royal father couldn't put it down, so let me come to Qingzhou this time. Ask about the method of making this glass, and when you go back, you can let the craftsmen tinker with it for the ladies.

Sure enough. Xiao Ming exclaimed in his heart, this aunt's appetite is really unusual.

Originally, he thought that Princess Pingyang would only ask for some glass utensils, so he would just give her some, but he did not expect that she would open his mouth and directly ask for the production method of glass.

When Princess Pingyang said this, she looked at Xiao Ming again, and saw that Xiao Ming was still as calm as water, but what she didn't know was that 10,000 grass and mud horses had already galloped through Xiao Ming's heart.

Auntie, this is probably not right.

Xiao Ming believed that what Princess Pingyang said was true. This Princess Pingyang was blowing her ears in front of Xiao Wenxuan. Xiao Wenxuan would definitely agree with her to ask for the production method of glass, and even the production method of all commodities in Qingzhou.

Because this is the Great Yu Kingdom, the greed of the powerful is undisguised, and in their hearts, this seems to be a matter of course.

Princess Pingyang's expression changed, her eyes wandered, and she said in agreement: Auntie also disagrees, this is what your father said, don't you understand your father's temper? If he is interested, he must get it. .

Xiao Ming frowned, this Princess Pingyang could be said to be threatening him.

Xiao Wenxuan is savage and domineering, cold-blooded and ruthless. This is a well-known thing in the entire Great Yu Kingdom. Otherwise, how could he have been reduced to this dignified prince in the first place.

Princess Pingyang is still waiting for his answer, which is the worst situation he expected.

If you don’t give it, Xiao Wenxuan will definitely be furious. If you give it, this is the beginning. In the future, any ghost can ask him for something in the name of Xiao Wenxuan.

Therefore, he must not let go this time, and he must try his best not to offend Princess Pingyang and Xiao Wenxuan.

I understand the temperament of the royal father, but it's just my aunt. You can't stand without trust. I really can't tell the glass manufacturing method, because I have already signed an agreement with the merchants of the chamber of commerce. In addition to future supply, this is The method of glass will also be opened to them when they reach the membership level. If they break their promises at this time, it will not make me lose face. No matter what I say, I am also a prince. My face does not matter. I lose the face of the royal family. You won't be happy either.

Oh? Is there any other matter? Princess Pingyang asked suspiciously.

Xiao Ming nodded affirmatively, and then told Princess Pingyang about the Chamber of Commerce.

The more Princess Pingyang listened, the more ugly her expression became. She wanted to steal the benefits of the glass, but she didn't expect that the glass would involve the interests of so many people.

There are also many vassal kings.

If this is the case, this matter is not so easy to do. It is easy for the king of the royal family, but it is difficult for the king of different surnames.

In Chang'an, she knew that these vassal kings were thinking that the battle for the throne was just around the corner, and just like supporting Xiao Wenxuan back then, she would launch another emperor that suits their interests.

Exactly, the most important thing is that the nephew has already received their silver taels, and they have used them all. If the aunt is willing to give them back for the nephew, the nephew will also be happy to give the glass-making method to the aunt. Xiao Ming looked regretful.

How much silver? Princess Pingyang seemed to feel hope.

Not much, probably more than fifteen million taels. Xiao Ming said lightly.