In fact, Baitan had thought about expanding its business to the southwest before, and sent some people to explore the road. However, there are overlapping mountains, floods and lakes, rugged and complicated terrain, and there are Bai, Dai, and Shui ethnic groups inhabited. Their languages, cultures, and temperaments are very different. , Coupled with the hot and humid climate, miasma forms from time to time throughout the year, which can be said to be very difficult. Even if Rui Er Sui Er explained the situation in advance, they often returned without success in the end.

Xun Xiangmo said: "Before, we always wanted to find a local businessman to cooperate with. Unfortunately, we lacked a stepping stone, and we still couldn't find the way. Now, one day gives us a good opportunity."

Bai Tan said: "What good opportunity?"

Xun Xiangmo smiled and said, "Madam, do you still remember the Cui family in southern Fujian?"

Bai Tan said: "But in the Xianghu area, there is the Cui family, a family of swordsmiths known as 'ingenious workmanship'?"

"That's right." Xun Xiangmo raised his hand and pulled out a piece of yellowed paper from his sleeve, "Madam, you know that a few months ago, the ninth son of the Cui family fell ill. , but I still don't see the ninth son getting better, and he is still lingering on the sick bed every day."

A ray of light and slightly bitter medicinal fragrance hit the nose, Bai Tan reached out to take the paper, unfolded it, read it, and asked, "Do you know how to heal?"

Xun Xiangmo's eyes were bright, and he said confidently, "I'm sure. I've sent someone to send some medicines, which can somewhat curb the disease. How to administer the medicines depends on seeing the patients."

Bai Tan felt relieved: "Okay, in this way, even if we can't establish a cooperative relationship, being able to cure diseases and save lives is still a merit. However, we should make preparations in advance and give it a try when the time comes."

The melodious sweet and crisp birdsong sounded from outside the Xuan window, and Xun Xiangmo glanced at the faintly visible mountain peak in the distance, and smiled sincerely: "Yes, I know, I will invite the shopkeepers here and discuss carefully .”

After talking about the business, Bai Tan took a sip of tea, chewed on the words he heard just now, and said thoughtfully: "Xianghu in southern Fujian, the Cui family... I remember that my wife, Cui Fenglou, seemed to be from Xianghu in southern Fujian. lake?"

After all, after many years, his memory was blurred. Xun Xiangmo thought for a moment before he finally said: "Yes." He has been working with Bai Tan for a long time, and he has already been familiar with this person's mind. It is also from Zhujian Cui's family? I don't know what kind of business does Mrs. Madam's mother's family do?"

Bai Tan frowned and said, "Looks like... a blacksmith?"

Xun Xiangmo said: "That must be just a coincidence."

"Really?" Bai Tan still had doubts, only felt that something was weird, but he couldn't figure out why, so he threw it away.

In the next few days, He Lianyu did not heed Bai Tan's warning, left Gusu, and still wandered outside Hexian Villa as usual. Guan Muxue was afraid that this fellow would break in at night and disturb Bai Tan, so she held her sword and stood guard outside Caiyun Pavilion for a few days. At night, Bai Tan persuaded and persuaded, but Guan Muxue refused to listen.

Bai Tan thought about it, he didn't want Guan Muxue and He Lianyu to face each other again, so as not to suffer a disadvantage, he deliberately tried to resolve it, and in addition, the Cui family in southern Fujian had obtained Xun Xiangmo's good medicine, Jiu Gongzi's illness really eased, The Cui family changed their previous indifferent and arrogant attitude, and sent a lot of thank-you gifts one after another, and a letter written by Mr. Cui Jiu, inviting Bai Tan to be a guest, so that he can fulfill the friendship of the landlord and discuss cooperation matters face to face. .

Bai Tan selfishly thought that he just took this opportunity to stay away from Hexian Villa temporarily. He Lianyu's intentions are all on himself. As long as he leaves, he may not be willing to stay here. He Lianyu is the master of the sect , naturally there are many things waiting for him to deal with, if he can successfully distract He Lianyu's attention, Guan Muxue will be safe.

As for going out to negotiate and meet, Bai Tan was also used to doing it in the early years, but after Hexian Villa returned to prosperity, all the people it cultivated had to be used, so Bai Tan blindly shirked because he was afraid of being entangled by lewd people.

Now, having not traveled far for many years, Bai Tan occasionally feels suffocated, since he can do everything in one fell swoop, it is imperative.

Bai Tan didn't want to attract attention, so he told his subordinates to behave in a low-key manner, just pack up some clothes and eat casually. As for the entourage, Xun Xiangmo would definitely accompany him. After all, Cui Jiu was still waiting for him to heal his illness, and secondly, choose a few hands and feet. Quick, loyal and reliable guards are enough.

Rui'er and Sui'er insisted on going with them, but Bai Tan thought that they were from southern Hokkien and they just acted as guides, and he always dressed up as a woman, so it was not easy for Xun Xiangmo or the guards to take care of them closely, let alone two A sweet-mouthed little girl agreed.

That night, everything was arranged properly, Bai Tan waved and smiled at Guan Muxue who came to watch the night: "Axue, you come."

Guan Muxue approached, lowered her head and called, "Auntie."

Bai Tan picked up a cup of tea with a smile, and said in a kind tone: "A Xue has worked hard these two days, I made you a cup of tea, drink it quickly."

The candles in the room are brightly lit, reflecting the thin layer of white gauze like a dream, and the person behind the gauze still looks thin, thin, and weak. Even if he has never witnessed it with his own eyes, his warm and smiling expression is enough to move people.

In the past 15 years, only this relative has been by my side, and it has never changed from beginning to end.

In Guan Muxue's cold and empty eyes, suddenly there was a softness, she took the teacup and drank it without saying a word, and after a while she looked tired, and fell asleep drowsily.

Bai Tan pulled out a white fox fur cloak, and covered Guan Muxue tightly on his body. When he finished, he looked back at the gate of Caiyun Pavilion, took a deep look at the young man, and couldn't help feeling a complicated and unspeakable strange feeling in his heart. It seemed that if he left, he would be forced to give up his precious family relationship.

Seeing Bai Tan hesitating, Xun Xiangmo was afraid that there would be changes, so he urged: "Ma'am..."

Bai Tan withdrew his gaze, "Let's go."

Taking advantage of the darkness, a group of people quietly boarded a plain and unremarkable carriage, and slowly drove away from Hexian Villa.

The sound of horseshoes went away, Yun Yin carried the lantern, walked back into the pavilion, and reminded in a warm voice: "Young Master, it's time to get up."

Guan Muxue, who was sleeping at the desk, suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes were clear and clear, how could she be a bit confused?

"Where is she going?"

The night sky was as thick as ink, and the Caiyun Pavilion, which was separated from its master, seemed to fall from the Nine Heavens Temple to the mortal world in an instant, without the color of pure white and snow, everything was dimmed.

The glazed colored lantern emits a faint halo, a small ball, as if being deliberately caged in the palm of someone's palm, blind Yunyin can enter and exit freely in the Caiyun Pavilion, and came to the table without haste, "Say it's to Cui Let's discuss business."

"Which Cui family?"

"He made his fortune by making swords and utensils. Later, the industry expanded to more than a dozen categories. He was promoted to an imperial merchant, and there was the Cui family who was said to be the richest man in the world, 'I would rather mess with the Dragon King of the Sea than the Emperor of Southern Fujian'."

Guan Muxue said: "You are very familiar with these things."

Yun Yin remained silent, and handed the glazed lantern, "It's difficult to walk at night, Young Master, watch your step."

"No need." Guan Muxue calculated that the time should be about the same, picked up the Qiushui sword, "He Lianyu will come later, be sure to play around."

Yun Yin smiled knowingly: "Naturally." In fact, Mrs. Xue had made arrangements for everything before she left.

The mountain road is rough and bumpy, in order to be safe, the carriage moves extremely slowly, Guan Muxue is stepping on the soft and wet grass blades, walking lightly and quickly, separated by a distance that will not be discovered, but also can guarantee the safety of the other party, not far Not too close to the back.

After walking for a few days, the scenery outside the curtain gradually changed to that of Gusu. Sui'er Rui'er rarely returned to her hometown, so she couldn't help showing a bit of lively nature. She smiled and gave directions along the way. Bai Tan listened interestingly and didn't feel lonely.

Although outsiders mention the Cui family, the first impression is "swordsmith", in fact, after several generations of hard work, the Cui family is no longer what it used to be. Nao, the business direction spans multiple aspects such as food, clothing, housing and transportation. Later, he was fortunate to have a relationship with a senior official of the imperial court, and was awarded the title of "Imperial Merchant". His family background cannot be underestimated.

It is also because the Cui family is half merchant and half eunuch, unlike Bai Tan and others who are pure Jianghu people, the threshold is a bit higher, so they dare not be afraid of Hexian Villa and have the courage to let Bai Tan run into walls repeatedly.

Now that the feng shui is changing, the Cui family has something to ask for, so it is not easy to put on airs. Although Cui Jiu is seriously ill, it is inconvenient to go out, so Bai Tan and the others can only travel long distances, and the boats and cars are exhausting, but they are very considerate in etiquette. Ever since he entered the border of southern Fujian, servants from the Cui family came to meet him wherever he went, with a hospitable and enthusiastic attitude, and the inns were also arranged in advance, which saved Bai Tan a lot of trouble, and made him even more curious about this young master Cui.

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The little beauty of white sandalwood curled her lips: Why does the Cui family have so many nicknames, it feels like there are so many dramas...

In addition, I checked the information, and it seems that the Imperial Merchant only existed in the Qing Dynasty, but for the needs of the plot, this special setting was used, and this article is mainly based on overhead, and it is the world of martial arts, so the details may not be so textual. , I hope the student party will not be misled by me, okay?

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