Great Imperial Merchant

Yang Zhongyuan has been in the palace for many years, and he can always feel very clearly whether others have good intentions or malice towards him, so the gaze of the man in white makes him very uncomfortable.

But before he took a closer look, the figure of the man was gone when he looked up again, Yang Zhongyuan shook his head, walked back to the stove and continued to work.

Cheng Weizhe came back from the other side of the alley when the business at noon came to an end.

Yang Zhongyuan looked up at him, saw some gray marks on his face, and hurriedly asked him: "What's wrong? What happened just now?"

Cheng Weizhe shook his head, gave him a mysterious smile, washed his hands very consciously, and came to help him up.

When no one came in to order food, Yang Zhongyuan rushed Cheng Weizhe to entertain Xia Junran in the backyard.

"You can do the dishes later, and I'll clean up the table and the floor, do you hear me?" Cheng Weizhe asked worriedly before walking to the backyard.

In the courtyard, Xia Junran was drinking tea and nibbling melon seeds.

A baby face still looked so young, Cheng Weizhe greeted him, and then said with a smile: "Brother Xia, why did you come to Danluo again, are you still on business?"

Xia Junran smiled even more beautifully, he said: "Shang Ze and I have already decided on this trip to the Northland, to inspect the markets in Luojun, Qiancheng, Huawu and Fengjun. .Right now we have finished running, and we will return to Danluo City for a short rest, and we will be going back in two days."

What he said was very honest, even if Cheng Weizhe had only met him once, he would tell the truth, which shows that he is a broad-minded person.This Xia Junran, who looks young and childish, is actually mature and stable, and he is really a gentleman who can befriended.

When Cheng Weizhe heard that he was going to leave, he said regretfully, "Brother Xia, why are you leaving? If you stay for a few more days, Xiao Yuan and I will treat him like a landlord."

Xia Junran smiled, but said: "It took too long to come out this time. If you don't bring our eldest son with you, if you stay for a few more days, Shang Ze will miss him like crazy."

Although he said that Shang Ze missed his son, in fact, his eyes also revealed the meaning of longing.

Cheng Weizhe heard this, and hurriedly said: "So you two already have a young master, congratulations, how old is your young master now?"

Speaking of his son, Xia Junran was full of things to say, and he said straight away: "I married Shang Ze a long time ago, and my son is already five years old. He is a naughty boy. When he was born, he didn't torture me to death."

Originally, Cheng Weizhe wanted to say a few polite words, but in the second half of the sentence, Xia Junran suddenly heard Xia Junran say that he gave birth to a child, Cheng Weizhe opened his mouth, and was a little speechless.

Seeing him like this, Xia Junran burst out laughing suddenly, he poured a cup of herbal tea, pressed it down, pointed at him and said, "Hahaha, you are scared, I know you have already guessed the relationship between me and Shangze." Identity. Didn’t you expect the head of the Xia family to welcome the son of the Shang family back home, but give birth to a child by himself, right?”

He has said that, what else can Cheng Weizhe say?He could only nod silently, but he felt very admired in his heart.

The last time they met briefly, they only exchanged names. Xia Junran guessed from his expression that he already knew his identity, but he never said it clearly.

It was only when he came to visit again this time that he took advantage of such a relaxed occasion to say it. This calm demeanor was indeed worthy of his status.

In the past hundred years of the Xia family, the youngest but also the most talented head of the family.He got married at the age of 20 and took over the head of the family. The next year, he made Zui Qingcheng of the Xia family an imperial concubine. Since then, he has launched new wines several times. He has been a royal wine merchant for six years and never gave other wine merchants a chance.

It really lives up to its reputation.

Of course, in this legendary story, another figure is naturally indispensable, and that is Xia Junran's partner Shang Ze.

Shang Ze was born in a scholarly family. He obtained fame when he was young, but he didn't continue. He and Xia Junran made a marriage contract when they were 16 years old, and then got married when Xia Junran was 20 years old.After they got married, Shang Ze went to Xia's family and took care of Xia's family affairs and business with Xia Junran.

It has always been rumored in the business world that Shang Ze has a cold face and a cold heart, that the Xia family is actually controlled by him, and it is said that he joined the Xia family, but in fact it was only for the Xia family's property.

Cheng Weizhe didn't believe this from the very beginning.

Not to mention that if Shang Ze covets Xia's winery, then he will definitely ask the only heir of the Xia family to follow Shang's surname, instead of going to the Xia family alone and carrying the lintel for the Xia family from then on.

So, the two of them should get along very well.And Shang Ze did assist Xia Junran wholeheartedly.

Cheng Weizhe had a lot of thoughts for a while, and finally he could only sigh in admiration: "Brother Xia is indeed the most talented head of the Xia family in the past century, I admire, admire."

As the sole heir of the Xia family, Xia Junran naturally received the harshest education since he was a child. He seems cheerful and amiable, but in fact he still divides his life into others.He thinks that the person he can make friends with will be so close, Cheng Weizhe and Yang Zhongyuan did not expect this.

"You're smart, but your Xiao Yuan probably doesn't know about it?" Xia Junran said indifferently.

Cheng Weizhe shook his head, and said honestly, "No, after I figured it out, I told him when I came back, and he was shocked."

Xia Junran was amused by his description, lay down on the table and laughed, and wiped away her tears after a long time, and said: "Oh, you two little brothers are really interesting, how about it, let's go to Quzhou with my brothers, there will be more It’s a blissful place for merchants. This little Danluo can’t trap you, nor can it trap Zhongyuan.”

This Patriarch of the Xia Clan is simply too smart, Cheng Weizhe was once again impressed by him, only to get: "Brother Xia, you have robbed me of everything I wanted to say, I don't even know what to say."

Xia Junran smiled, and wanted to say something, but Yang Zhongyuan had already finished working on the shop in front of him, and while wiping his hands and walking towards the courtyard, he said loudly: "Brother Xia, Ah Zhe, you've been waiting for a long time, are you hungry? I just now After eating the duck soup, we can cook two more dishes before we can eat."

He originally wanted to stew a duck today, but Xia Junran happened to be here, and the whole duck could be eaten by noon.Yang Zhongyuan thought about the leftover dishes at home, and decided to stir-fry a small stir-fried pork and a shiitake mushroom cabbage.Mix a tomato and an eggplant with a cold dish, that's four dishes and one soup.

It's not that he doesn't want to make it richer, but it's past mealtime and there aren't that many dishes prepared at home. Xia Junran was born in a wealthy family, so he must have eaten everything. Maybe he deliberately cooks some exquisite dishes. It may not be worth the loss, and it's better than home-cooked dishes Come really.

"Zhongyuan, don't be so busy, you're sweating profusely, you'd better go out to eat at noon, my brother treats you."

In fact, he just smelled the noodle soup wafting out of the shop, and kept holding back his saliva.Looking at the business in his shop, one can tell that Yang Zhongyuan's craftsmanship must be excellent.But he can't tire others because of his greedy mouth. Look at him who has been busy at noon, he can't even take care of his saliva, and his complexion is pale.

He looked at Yang Zhongyuan pitifully, and Cheng Weizhe felt so distressed.

Before Yang Zhongyuan could say anything, he covered his face with a hot towel, held hands and was pressed to sit on the chair: "Why don't you go out to eat, you've been tired for a while."

Yang Zhongyuan tore off the towel and said forcefully: "No, Brother Xia rarely comes to Danluo once. Now that they are leaving, we have to invite a meal anyway. Brother Xia, they are all home-cooked dishes, which are very delicious. You can eat it right away."

Xia Junran swallowed, and really wanted to try his skills, so he nodded.

Only Cheng Weizhe wanted to say a few more words about him, but unexpectedly, Zhou Quanxu closed the shop door and walked into the yard, directly ordering: "Okay, what did Xiao Yuan say to do? Xiao Zhe washes the vegetables, I'll change the knife, and Xiao Yuan is in charge of the spoon." That's fine. There are guests at home, so there's no reason to eat out."

Father and lord have spoken, and the remaining three shut their mouths honestly, Xia Junran looked up at the sky and drank tea, Cheng Weizhe quickly ran to the empty room to get ingredients, only Yang Zhongyuan was left sitting in the yard, looking helplessly at Xia Junran and his father, Smile very heartily.

After Cheng Weizhe and Zhou Quanxu were busy in the kitchen, Yang Zhongyuan asked, "Brother Xia, why didn't Brother Shang come?"

Xia Junran said: "He's busy, he went to drink for me at noon. He will come over later, I'll ask him to pick me up here."

"That's good, the old duck soup nourishes the stomach, and I will leave a bowl for him later." Yang Zhongyuan said hurriedly.

Xia Junran reached out and patted his head, saying to him: "You are a good boy, Xiao Cheng is very lucky."

After Yang Zhongyuan made love with Cheng Weizhe, only his father knew about it, but now Xia Junran suddenly pointed it out, and he felt a little embarrassed.

"Brother Xia...you..."

Xia Junran laughed: "The appearance of the two of you is too obvious, the one who can't see it is a fool. Well, it's not bad for you to be like this, why are you so shy?"

Yang Zhongyuan paused, and asked him with some anxiety: "Azhe told me before that you and Brother Shang are also bamboo horses?"

Xia Junran nodded, and asked back: "Why, do you feel that you are not suitable for the relationship change?"

"No." Yang Zhongyuan shook his head and murmured, "Although we got along very well like that when we were young, we are quite natural now, but it's a bit embarrassing to become like this all of a sudden."

Xia Junran was amused by him, laughed a few times, and suddenly became serious, only to hear him say: "Zhongyuan, bamboo horses are in pairs, childhood sweethearts, what a rare fate for you? How many people in this world grew up together and got married?" Have a baby, stay together for the rest of your life? I think we're very lucky, don't you? If you can think about that, you'll never feel embarrassed again. You'll feel like you're the happiest person in the world, and you'll be Everyone is happy, I wish everyone knew that you have a good relationship."

"right?"

Yang Zhongyuan stared at him in a daze, and his heart was filled with enthusiasm after what he said: "Brother Xia, you are right, I am too cautious."

Xia Junran smiled, he still looked like the young and immature baby face, but the feeling he gave Yang Zhongyuan at this moment has completely changed.

He was about to say something, but he heard Cheng Weizhe in the kitchen calling him: "Xiao Yuan, come and cook."

When Yang Zhongyuan heard this, he hurriedly nodded to Xia Junran, and then ran into the shop to get busy.

Cheng Weizhe and Zhou Quanxu watched Yang Zhongyuan busy at the stove every day, and even the stupidest people could learn a thing or two, so Yang Zhongyuan went in and saw that the tomatoes had been sliced, the eggplants had been cut into strips, and even the carrots had been cooked. Cut it into a diamond shape, although it is not as neat as his, but it is not much different from ordinary cooks.

Yang Zhongyuan was very surprised, but his father patted him on the shoulder triumphantly: "How about it, you and I have talent too? Well, go to work quickly, and I will greet Xiaoxia."

Leaving Yang Zhongyuan and Cheng Weizhe staring blankly at each other, it took a long time before they finally laughed out loud, feeling that life was really joyous.

When only Yang Zhongyuan and Cheng Weizhe were left, Cheng Weizhe gave Yang Zhongyuan a hand while explaining clearly what happened to him in the alley with a black mask.

Yang Zhongyuan held back a laugh and asked him amusedly, "What if they aren't?"

Cheng Weizhe answered him indifferently: "If he's not, I'll beat him up, vent your anger on you, and then run back quietly."

"Pfft..." Yang Zhongyuan laughed, and said to him helplessly: "You, you are not afraid of getting hurt, so don't be so reckless next time."

Although he said caring words, the smile on his face could not be concealed.

Cheng Weizhe looked at him more and more softly, he cautiously approached Yang Zhongyuan, and asked him softly: "Is it okay?"

Yang Zhongyuan lowered his eyes slightly, and gave a barely audible "hmm".

The corner of Cheng Weizhe's mouth raised a smile, and he gently wrapped Yang Zhongyuan's waist with his right hand, and then printed a tender kiss on his lips.

In this kitchen full of the smell of rice, this kiss seems to have the unique taste of Lao Ya Tang. Who said that love does not need fireworks?Both Cheng Weizhe and Yang Zhongyuan feel that the intimacy with the smell of rice is more satisfying and happy.

Their feelings, from the daily bits and pieces of getting along, slowly merged from the bits and pieces into streams, and then from streams into rivers.

But Cheng Weizhe still didn't feel satisfied, he felt that they could be better, happier and more in love with each other.Their feelings, sooner or later, can gather into a sea, boundless and endless.