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Chapter 207
Chapter 207
Du Shaoxuan left the palace and got into the carriage.
"Master, where are you going?"
Du Shaoxuan said without hesitation, "Go to Dongcheng Street."
Dongcheng Street is the most prosperous street in Beijing, where countless time-honored brands gather.
Du Shaoxuan bought some souvenirs, a rare visit to pick some gifts from his family.
I bought a lot of things to eat, drink and play.
It's just that Mu Wanqing hasn't picked out a gift yet. She seems to have everything, and she doesn't have any special preferences.
She doesn't like beautiful clothes and jewelry. She usually wears neat men's clothes and a high ponytail, which is very convenient.
She likes to eat, but her craftsmanship is hundreds of thousands of times better than the masters in the capital.
Hey, forget it, he bought several pieces of silk and satin, the most popular in the capital, and took them back to Mu Wanqing to deal with them.
After buying it, he was about to go back to his home. He saw a store halfway, and the store was crowded with people, scrambling to squeeze in.
"What store is that?"
The subordinate replied softly, "The Treasure Pavilion, there are all kinds of treasures. The dignitaries in the capital love to come to this store. It is said that it was opened by the Queen's clansmen."
It is said that it was opened by a clan, but it was actually opened by the queen's family, and the queen might also become a shareholder.
Du Shaoxuan never liked to go shopping, but after thinking about it, he asked to stop, "Go in and have a look."
Maybe there is something Mu Wanqing likes.
With the help of the guards, Du Shaoxuan squeezed into the room reluctantly, and Dingqing took a look.
Good guy, all the sons and daughters of princes, all dressed in brocade, with their eyes turned to the sky, arrogant and arrogant.
But at this moment, they all gathered here to probe their brains, looking impatient.
Hey, isn't that An Guogong? Is that Zhennan Hou? How are they all there?
The two also saw him, and stood up together, "General Du."
Du Shaoxuan's reputation as a marquis by his military merits is quite remarkable. This time he has supported the new emperor, and the Du family is a descendant. Du Shuai also has a title.
Everyone was polite to him, and Du Shaoxuan was not ignorant of the world. He greeted everyone and exchanged a few words. After a while, he became acquainted with each other, and the atmosphere was very warm.
An Guogong intends to befriend him. This is the first person in front of the imperial family. "General Du, are you also here to buy a glass mirror?"
"Glass mirror?" Du Shaoxuan was stunned by the familiar name.
How could he remember that Mu Wanqing once mentioned it?
An Guogong said with a big smile, "Yes, an extremely transparent and clear mirror, everything is clear, a full-length mirror is produced every day, and the price has risen to 30,000 taels."
The Marquis of Zhennan said with a smile, "General Du, if you want it, we will give it to you. Anyway, there will be tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."
"That's not necessary, I'm here to join in the fun." Du Shaoxuan waved his hand, "Don't worry about me."
"I'm coming."
While speaking, the two little Ers carefully came over with a full-length mirror full of jewels.
Everyone in the room looked straight, as if they saw a rare treasure, their eyes were straight.
Several people said in unison, "Boss, I want it."''
"I want."
The boss came out to greet everyone, "Everyone, don't be impatient, this is the last lantern mirror, the supply has been cut, and the one with the highest price will get it today."
An Guogong looked unhappy, "Boss, you are not kind."
The boss kept bowing, "I can't help it either, it's not good to sell it to anyone, it's better to compete fairly, and no one will be offended."
How could it be an ordinary person who opened such a store in the capital? The owner was a descendant of the clan, and ordinary people would not dare to offend him lightly.
Several princes and sons were the first to speak, "I will pay thirty-five thousand."
"I'll pay forty thousand."
"Fifty thousand." Zhennan Hou made an offer.
Du Shaoxuan was stunned, the money in this capital is really good.
An Guogong asked softly, "General Du, are you really not fighting?"
Du Shaoxuan had already determined that it was Mu Wanqing's handwriting, and Mu Wanqing would never forget their father and son even if they had good things.
"I have." The tone was quite certain.
A gorgeously dressed young man couldn't help but ask, "What was given to you by the emperor? The emperor is so kind to you, and the empress did not receive such a generous gift."
Du Shaoxuan glanced at him, is this the queen's concubine brother? What's it called? Lin Bingqiu?
Strange, isn't this the Queen's family's property? Do you need any more reward? Why does it sound so ambiguous?
"No, it's a national mourning, and all entertainment is prohibited. How can rare and precious toys be sent to the palace?" Du Shaoxuan looked indifferent, "My friend gave it to me."
The people around heard it and were envious, wishing to have such a friend.
Lin Bingqiu didn't know what to think, "What kind of friend is it, why don't you introduce it to us?"
"No." Du Shaoxuan categorically refused, very disrespectful, wanting to meet Mu Wanqing, wanting to eat ass.
Lin Bingqiu's expression froze, and then he tried his best to squeeze out a smile, "General Du, you really know how to joke, no wonder my sister always praises you for being sweet and coaxing people."
Is this a good word? Du Shaoxuan raised his eyebrows, making sure that the guy in front of him was very dissatisfied with him.
Dissatisfied with what? Is it because he is jealous that he has won the Holy Family? The queen's younger brother is competing with him for favor?
I laughed to death, the emperor is his cousin, the queen mother is his aunt, blood relative.
Is this the idiot in front of me floating? Or have the descendants drifted away?
The capital has always been the center of the whirlpool, with highs and lows, fanatical pursuit of power.
The wind never stops.
Tsk tsk tsk, it is said that people's hearts are changeable, and once they are rich, they can't find the north.
Therefore, he does not like the capital city, but prefers the simple folk customs of Liangcheng.
"You say your sister every word, for fear that others won't know that your sister is the queen. Did I mention my cousin? Did I mention my aunt?"
He is a master who is not willing to suffer losses, and pushes back neither softly nor hard.
Lin Bingqiu's face turned green, and the strange eyes of everyone made him embarrassed and wanted to find a hole to burrow into.
The boss is also a member of the Lin family, so he hurriedly stood up to smooth things over, "General Du, don't be surprised, he's an ignorant man, don't care about him like that, did General Du also get a dimmer mirror?"
"Yes."
The boss patted his head, "Ah, by the way, this mirror is from Xiliang, I don't know if I can ask General Du to do me a favor and introduce the owner of this mirror to me? It's too difficult for me to buy it. Tossed around a few times."
Mainly because of the constant war, several cities in the middle are enemy-occupied areas, and the traffic is isolated.
"Is the mirror from Xiliang?" An Guogong exclaimed, "General Du, whose business does you have such a treasure in Xiliang? Why don't you say anything? Leave me one."
Zhennan Hou said quickly, "I want to see you too."
Du Shaoxuan pondered for a while, "Look at the shadow of the mirror, is there a word for Mu?"
Mu Wanqing once said that she wanted to put her surname on the handicrafts she produced, so that it could be preserved decades later.
The boss's face is forced, don't know.
People with good deeds hurried over, staring at them with more than a dozen eyes, and searched every corner.
"Ah, found it, there are words here." Someone exclaimed.
In the middle of a shell decorative pattern, everyone struggled to identify it for a long time, "It's Mu."
The boss is most concerned about this question, "Mu Family? Xiliang Mu Family? Why haven't I heard of it?"
Du Shaoxuan smiled slightly, full of pride in his heart, "If you want to buy goods, just find a way to contact the Qingping County Lord's Mansion."
Throwing down these words, he cupped his hands and walked away.
Leaving behind a group of curious people, "It was produced by the Qingping County Lord's Mansion? Isn't it?"
"It's not surprising, the county lord Qingping has a little talent for ingenious skills."
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Wait a minute, what's the surname of the county head of Qingping?"
Although Mu Wanqing is famous, she has always lived in Xiliang, and people in the capital are not familiar with her.
The Anguo Guild answered this question, "Mu, Mu Wanqing."
The whole place was silent.
Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Good guy."
"If you marry the head of Qingping County, you will be rich."
An Guogong rolled his eyes, a group of whimsical guys, "Qingping County is a high-ranking third-rank official, how many people are worthy of her?"
It's not just talking about the right of the family, even if you take a step back and say, the county owner has to choose someone to marry.
"Young Master Lin, you are the Queen's younger brother, so you can give it a try."
Lin Bingqiu's eyes flashed, "I don't like women who show their faces."
The other sons and brothers agreed, "I don't like deviant people either, women should be at home with their husbands and children."
"A restless woman can't marry."
Anguogong shook his head slightly, obviously not as good as others, so he tried his best to suppress him.
But as soon as these people go home, they tell the family that the elders in the family are not excited. This is a hen that lays golden eggs. It is a great thing to marry into the family.
At least the family has no shortage of money to spend, so you can make it whatever you want.
The Lin family was no exception. Mrs. Lin delivered the message to the palace immediately, and the queen called her into the palace the next day.
The queen thought that the old grandmother was in a hurry, but as a result, she asked for the marriage of the Qingping county magistrate for her younger brother.
She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Grandmother, this matter can't be mentioned again, let's stop here."
She knew exactly what Du Shaoxuan was thinking. The emperor and the empress dowager were happy to see it happen. What trouble did her family make?
The county magistrate of Qingping is good, but there is no need for her to offend Du Shaoxuan.
To be honest, her status in the hearts of these two is far less than that of Du Shaoxuan.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Lin said, "Madame, I am also for the Lin family's century-old plan. The Lin family has deep roots, and the family has not been separated for more than a dozen rooms. The appearance of the family is actually more than enough to make ends meet. One year is not as good as one year, and it will continue like this. No, your maiden's house is broken, madam, your face is also dull."
The queen was stunned, and just wanted to stop her, she swept a familiar figure out of the corner of her eyes, her whole body stiffened.
Mrs. Lin was still chattering, "The county magistrate of Qingping is not a good person. If he hangs with men every day, his innocence has long been lost, but the best thing is that he can make money. Marry her into the Lin family to fill some household expenses and make the family more comfortable. At that time, giving your brother Donna a few concubines will be considered compensation, Niangniang, you will give the will of marriage..."
Her voice stopped, and she knelt down with a plop, "Your Majesty."
The new emperor has always been kind to the old man. If he would have helped people up earlier, he looked at her condescendingly and his eyes were full of coldness.
"It's still a gift to let a third-rank senior official of the Daqi Dynasty marry a commoner who has no rank. The Lin family really dares to think about it, even more than the royal family. You are not only humiliating the Qingping County Lord, but also the court."
The queen also knelt down, her eyes flushed.
Mrs. Lin's head was buzzing, she didn't understand what she did wrong? "The emperor calms down and listens to his wife's explanation. The minister's wife just thinks that it is difficult for the Qingping county owner to marry..."
"How do you know that she really wants to marry? Yan Que doesn't know the ambition of Honghu." The emperor scolded coldly, "The head of Qingping County is an important minister in the court. Others slander an important minister who has contributed to the country."
"If there is no Qingping County Lord, Xiliang can't keep it, and the capital will not be so peaceful. You can enjoy wealth and honor in peace because of her protection. You are revenge for your kindness and revenge."
In this war, Mu Wanqing made a great contribution, which can be said to turn the tide. Why are all the officials in the court silent? Because they all saw Mu Wanqing's achievements.
And he will not treat a hero badly.
"From now on, the Treasure Pavilion will be taken over by the Internal Affairs Treasury."
In fact, the Treasure Pavilion is his property, and it is only under the name of the Lin family. After all, the crown prince is not good at doing business.
"Looking at the queen's face, I don't have the same knowledge as a short-sighted old woman. I decree that the imperial censor of the left capital is not strict with the family, the official is downgraded by one level, and he will be fined for half a year."
Did she cheat her own man? Old Madam Lin was struck by five thunders, her eyes were blackened and her body fell down.
"Grandmother, grandmother." The queen's panicked voice sounded.
Without Mu Wanqing's knowledge, she formed a deep hatred with her descendants.
But, will Mu Wanqing care?
At this moment, she was holding the locked brocade box and became confused, "You mean, is it a relic left to me by the late emperor?"
Du Shaoxuan smiled, "Yes, open it and take a look."
He went back to Liangcheng after untold hardships and came to see her after washing up for a while.
Mu Wanqing took the key, stuffed it into the lock, twisted it lightly, and the lock opened.
She opened the box, saw the contents clearly, and couldn't help gasping for air...
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