Jiu Zhang Ji: The Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter

Chapter 239 Moxiangzhai

Su Shiyun and Ke Yang got married earlier, while Yunwu and Zhao Luxi got married two days later. Two days before the big day, Qiao Lili asked Xiao Wenchu, Chen Ruxin and Zhao Luxi to go and do Su Shiyun's makeup. Chen Ruxin was busy at that time, so she asked her and Xiao Wenchu ​​to go first, leaving Zhao Luxi to her, and she and Zhao Luxi went together.

Coincidentally, Zhao Luxi had an appointment to try on wedding gowns and couldn't leave, so the two of them could just go together the next day.

When Qiao Lili and Xiao Wenchu ​​arrived at Su Daxueshi's house, there was already a group of noble ladies in Su Shiyun's courtyard. Su Shiyun's sisters-in-law were chatting with them. When they saw the two of them enter, they all stood up to greet them and bowed, "Greetings to the Crown Princess, and to Princess Changping."

They are all noble ladies of status, but their status is not as high as that of the Crown Princess and the Princess.

Qiao Lili and Xiao Wenchu ​​told everyone not to be polite and to just talk and play as usual.

Ever since Qiao Lili and Yu Jingyan went to lead the troops to fight, the officials in the court have been praising the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess highly, using all the good words they could think of. This is especially true in front of the Emperor. No matter what made him angry, as long as they mentioned the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess and praised them, the Emperor would be immediately happy.

If the emperor is happy, everyone's life will be better. If the emperor is unhappy, then you may be demoted, demoted, have your property confiscated, or even exterminated. You say you are clean, but there is also collective punishment and extermination of the entire clan. Can you guarantee that all your clan members are clean?

The two of them exchanged a few words with the noble ladies and then went to Su Shiyun's boudoir to put on her makeup.

Xiao Wenchu's makeup was a pair of very watery bracelets and two jade pendants. What was rare was that these four items were all carved from a single piece of jade, making them suitable for couples to wear at the same time. When paired with suitable clothes, they were quite interesting.

Qiao Lili's makeup was a complete set of amethyst filigree headwear. Amethyst is rare to begin with, and the filigree craft has only become popular in recent times. If a noble lady in the capital could buy one of these hairpins, she would wear it out to show off several times. This complete set of headwear consisted of more than a dozen pieces, and it was not something that ordinary people could give as a gift.

The Treasure Pavilion is run by their own family, so it is just a matter of a word from Qiao Lili to decide how many items to buy. However, the items are indeed very valuable and the cost is quite high.

Su Shiyun couldn't let go of the makeup they added, "The sisters really know my preferences, and every one of them hits the spot in my heart."

Of course, gifts should touch the heart of the person.

Scholar Su had a profound influence in the court and had three outstanding sons, so there was someone to succeed him. Su Shiyun married the top scholar, and poetry and literature were passed down in the family. Naturally, there were many people who came to add to the dowry. One came every now and then, and it was impossible to have a good conversation. No matter how reluctant Su Shiyun was, Qiao Lili and Xiao Wenchu ​​had to say goodbye and leave.

Qiao Lili and Xiao Wenchu ​​had nothing else to do today except to add makeup. Qiao Lili said, "If Sister Xiao is not busy, let's find a place to chat for a while."

"Okay." Xiao Wenchu ​​agreed readily. The two of them were prospective sisters-in-law and family members, and they had fought together before. Their comradeship was unmatched by anyone else. They ate from the same pot and slept on the same bed during the war, but now that they were back in the capital, they saw each other less often.

The two went to Moxiang Pavilion and arrived at the room on the third floor specially prepared for Qiao Lili. The shopkeeper immediately served tea and snacks. He had not seen the young master for a long time. Knowing that the young master was leading the troops to the battlefield, the old subordinates of several ladies gathered together and shed tears.

Later, with frequent reports of victories on the battlefield, they stood up straight every day. They were happy for the young master, but also worried about him and happy for his wife. They didn't know how mixed their feelings were.

Finally, the young master came back. Knowing that she had a lot of things to deal with, he didn't dare to get close to her. Fortunately, the young master finally remembered him today.

In fact, the shopkeeper was overthinking. Qiao Lili was worried about her mother recently and had no mood to ask about the business. Anyway, she had Yunwen and Yunwu. Now Shang Zhen was back. Although he was given an official title, he did not have any work in the court. It was still her subordinates who did the work for her. Several people complemented each other and nothing could go wrong.

Today we were all leaving Su Shiyun's house and going home. This was a place we had to pass by. The study was relatively elegant and suitable for chatting.

When Qiao Lili saw the shopkeeper looking at her with shining eyes, she knew she would not be able to get through the day without saying a few words.

"You've done a good job in the study. Yunwen has reported to me. You can also talk to the manager and the people working there. Keep up this good work and you'll get rewards at the end of the year." She was pleased that all the business was in good order without any trouble even though she had been away for such a long time.

Come to think of it, who would dare to cause trouble? This is the Crown Princess's study. Just imagine, the Crown Princess has won many battles and has gained half of the territory of Dayan. Who would be so bold as to come and make trouble in the Crown Princess's shop? That person is really a birthday star who wants to hang himself because he thinks his life is too long.

The emperor can wipe out all nine generations of his clan without anyone else's help.

"We have already got a lot, thank you young master." The shopkeeper rubbed his hands and said, "The last batch of books shipped back from Dunhua Ancient City sold very well. I want to send someone over to get another batch. Now that the waterway is open, it will be very convenient."

"Okay, send two qualified people." Qiao Lili said that water transport was faster and cheaper than land transport, so the Ganjiang River shipping was opened up in just two months. The court did not care about anything, but the money rolled in.

Suddenly, Qiao Lili had an idea and asked the shopkeeper, "Do you have any books about the Holy Kingdom of Haidong?" There are few records about the Holy Kingdom of Haidong in history, just like there are no records about the empress who was the greatest emperor in history. People's understanding of this period of time comes from oral accounts from generation to generation in the family, family history, or unofficial history. "Picture books, unofficial history, as long as it is related to the Holy Kingdom of Haidong, it's all fine."

"Yes, yes, I'll find it for you right away." The shopkeeper was so happy to be asked by Qiao Lili to do some work that he felt like he was going to fly as soon as he went out.

"Sister Xiao, I'm afraid I can't go on the day you and brother get engaged." This is also the reason why Qiao Lili wanted to talk to Xiao Wenchu ​​alone. She wanted to explain this matter to Xiao Wenchu ​​in person.

"Brother Ajing and I have to go out for a while to do something very important. Please understand, Sister Xiao. We don't want to hide it from Sister Xiao. When the matter is resolved satisfactorily, you will naturally know." Proposal is a big deal, but the day to be chosen is still some time away, and Qiao Lili really can't wait.

She was afraid of leaving a rift in Xiao Wenchu's heart. After all, they would be a family in the future, so it would be better to explain some things clearly in advance.

How could Xiao Wenchu ​​blame Qiao Lili? What is Qiao Lili's identity? She is the Crown Princess. What she has to do may be told by the Emperor. Once the Emperor asks her to do something, she has to do it. How can she tell others about what the Emperor has told her to do? It must be said that Xiao Wenchu ​​has completely misunderstood.

She held Qiao Lili's hand and said, "Lili, I grew up in a military camp, and I know best that military orders are as powerful as mountains. You are with the emperor, and the emperor's orders are imperial decrees. You should do what you are supposed to do. Putting aside your brother, our friendship has been going on for a long time."

If a ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if a minister is not discreet, he will lose his life; if matters are not kept secret, nothing will be accomplished.

"Don't worry, I will take good care of grandma and Zhen'er." Xiao Wenchu ​​did not behave like a shy lady from the capital. Those red tapes could not restrain her. If she wanted to go to the Prince of Pingxi's Mansion, she could go there at any time.

Now that Huo Wuwei and Zuoqiu Linlang are in the west, the newly crowned King of Pingxi can stay in the capital for a while longer. His mother is old and he has two children who are about to get married. They all need him in the capital. Fortunately, there is no border to defend now. To the west and to the north, they are all Great Yan's. The border line reaches the edge. The stationed troops are only to deter these countries that have just belonged to Great Yan. Occasionally there will be small opposition forces, but they are not worth mentioning because they cannot be defeated.

To the west are impassable mountains covered with snow all year round, and to the north is the extremely cold ocean. Both are the so-called "end of the world."

The two were chatting when the shopkeeper knocked on the door and came in, holding a dozen books in his arms. He put them on the table with a smile. Qiao Lili glanced over them and saw that they were all unofficial history and travel notes about the Holy Kingdom of Haidong.

"My dear, I have kept a copy of this book. It looks very old." He wiped his hand on the side of his long gown and took out a very old book from his sleeve pocket. "I don't know how this book got mixed in with other books. I think it is an old book, so I kept it and didn't sell it."

When Qiao Lili saw the name and picture on the book, her pupils suddenly shrank.