Du Shaoxuan left the palace and got on 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, home to countless time-honored brands.
Du Shaoxuan bought some local specialties. It was a rare occasion for him to come here, so he picked out some gifts for his family.
I bought a lot of food, drinks and entertainment.
However, Mu Wanqing hasn’t chosen her gift yet. She seems to have everything and has no particular preference.
She doesn't like beautiful clothes or jewelry. She usually wears neat men's clothes and ties her hair into a high ponytail, which is very convenient.
She likes to eat, but her cooking skills are hundreds or thousands of times better than those of the chefs in the capital.
Oh, forget it. He bought several pieces of the most popular silks and satins in the capital and took them back to let Mu Wanqing deal with them.
After making the purchase, he was ready to go home. On the way, he saw a store. The store was crowded with people, scrambling to squeeze in.
"What kind of store is that?"
The subordinate replied softly, "The Treasure Pavilion has all kinds of treasures. The dignitaries in the capital love to come to this shop. It is said that it was opened by the Queen's family."
It is said that it was opened by clan members, but in fact it was opened by the Queen's family, and the Queen might have also invested in it.
Du Shaoxuan never liked shopping, but after thinking about it, he stopped the car and said, "Go in and take a look."
Maybe there will be something that Mu Wanqing likes.
With the help of the guards, Du Shaoxuan barely squeezed into the room and took a closer look.
My goodness! They are all sons of princes, dressed in gorgeous clothes, looking up to the sky, so arrogant and domineering.
But at this moment, they all gathered here, looking around and looking impatient.
Hey, isn't that the Duke of Anguo? Is that the Marquis of Zhennan? Why are they all here?
The two men also saw him and stood up, "General Du."
It was remarkable in itself that Du Shaoxuan was granted a title of nobility based on his military merits. This time he has also made contributions in supporting the new emperor. The Du family is a royal family, and General Du also has a title. With these several factors combined, he can be said to be in great demand.
Everyone was polite to him. Du Shaoxuan was not ignorant of the ways of the world. He greeted everyone and exchanged a few words. Soon they became familiar with each other and the atmosphere was very warm.
Duke Anguo wanted to make friends with him, as he was the most important person in front of the emperor. "General Du, are you here to buy a glass mirror as well?"
"Glass mirror?" Du Shaoxuan was stunned when he heard the familiar name.
How come he remembered that Mu Wanqing had mentioned it?
Duke Anguo said with a smile on his face, "Yes, it is an extremely transparent and clear mirror. Everything is clear. One full-length mirror is produced every day. The price has risen to 30,000 taels of silver."
The Marquis of Zhennan smiled and said, "General Du, if you want it, we will give it to you. Anyway, we will have it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."
"That's not necessary. I just came here to join in the fun." Du Shaoxuan waved his hand, "Leave me alone."
"Here it comes. Here it comes."
As they were talking, two waiters came over carefully holding a full-length mirror glittering with jewels.
Everyone in the room stared with their eyes wide open, as if they had seen a rare treasure.
Several people said at the same time, "Boss, I want it."
"I want."
The boss came out and bowed to everyone, "Please be patient, this is the last mirror. The supply is exhausted, so whoever offers the highest price will get it today."
Duke Anguo looked unhappy, "Boss, you are not kind."
The boss kept bowing and said, "I have no choice. It's not good to sell to anyone. It's better to compete fairly and not offend anyone."
How could an ordinary person open such a store in the capital? The boss is a member of the Hou clan, and ordinary people dare not offend him easily.
Several dukes and princes spoke first, "I'll pay thirty-five thousand."
"I'll give you forty thousand."
"Fifty thousand." Marquis Zhennan made an offer.
Du Shaoxuan was stunned. It was so easy to make money in the capital.
Duke Anguo asked softly, "General Du, are you really not going to fight?"
Du Shaoxuan has already confirmed that it was Mu Wanqing's work. Mu Wanqing will never forget them father and son if she has something good.
"I have." His tone was quite certain.
A young man in gorgeous clothes couldn't help but ask, "The emperor gave it to you? The emperor is so kind to you. The queen didn't even get such a generous gift."
Du Shaoxuan glanced at him. Is this the Queen's illegitimate brother? What should he be called? Lin Bingqiu?
This is strange. Isn't this the property of the Queen's family? Is there any need for a reward? Why does it sound so ambiguous?
"No, it's a national mourning period and all entertainment is prohibited. How could such rare and precious toys be sent to the palace?" Du Shaoxuan said indifferently, "My friend gave it to me."
When people around heard this, they were extremely envious and wished they had a friend like him.
Lin Bingqiu didn't know what to think, "What kind of friend is he? Why not introduce him to us?"
"No." Du Shaoxuan flatly refused, without giving any face. He wanted to get to know Mu Wanqing, but what was he thinking?
Lin Bingqiu's expression froze, and then he tried to force a smile, "General Du, you are really good at joking. No wonder my sister always praises you for your sweet talk and your ability to coax people."
Is this a good thing to say? Du Shaoxuan raised his eyebrows, sure that the guy in front of him was very dissatisfied with him.
What was he dissatisfied with? Was he jealous of his popularity among the emperor? Was he vying for favor with the queen's brother?
It's so funny. The emperor is his cousin and the empress dowager is his aunt. They are blood relatives.
Is it the idiot in front of me who is getting carried away, or is it the descendants who are getting carried away?
The capital has always been the center of the vortex, praising the powerful and trampling on the weak, and fanatically pursuing power.
The wind never stops.
Tsk tsk tsk, it is said that people’s hearts are fickle, and once they become rich and powerful, they will lose their way.
Therefore, he did not like the capital city, but preferred Liangcheng, where the people were simple and honest.
"You keep calling her your sister, as if you're afraid that others don't know that your sister is the queen. Did I mention my cousin? Did I mention my aunt?"
He was a man who would not suffer any loss, so he fought back neither softly nor harshly.
Lin Bingqiu's face turned green. The strange looks from everyone made him so embarrassed that he wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
The boss was also a member of the Lin family, so he quickly stepped out to smooth things over. "Don't blame General Du. He is ignorant. Don't bother with him. Did General Du also get the Lantern Mirror?"
"yes."
The boss slapped his head and said, "Oh, by the way, this mirror comes from Xiliang. I wonder if General Du can help me introduce the owner of this mirror to me? It's so difficult for me to get this mirror. It has been passed around many times."
The main reason was the constant fighting, and several cities in the middle were enemy-occupied areas, with transportation cut off.
"The mirror is from Xiliang?" Duke Anguo exclaimed, "General Du, you have such a treasure in Xiliang. Whose business is it? Why didn't you tell me? Leave one for me."
Zhennan Hou quickly said, "I want one too."
Du Shaoxuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Look in the dark corner of the mirror to see if there is a word 'Mu'?"
Mu Wanqing once said that she wanted to put her own surname on the handicrafts she produced so that they could still be preserved decades later.
The boss looked confused and had no idea.
People who were curious about the matter quickly gathered around, and more than a dozen eyes stared at it, searching every corner.
"Ah, found it, there are words here." Someone exclaimed.
In the middle of a shell decoration, everyone struggled to identify it for a long time, "It's Mu."
The boss was most concerned about this question, "Mu family? Xiliang Mu family? Why haven't I heard of it?"
Du Shaoxuan smiled slightly, his heart full of pride, "If you want to purchase goods, find a way to contact the Qingping County Lord's Mansion."
After saying this, he bowed and walked away.
A group of people were left with curiosity. "Produced by the Qingping County Lord's Mansion? No way?"
"That's not surprising. Princess Qingping has some talent for tricks and ingenuity."
Someone couldn't help but ask, "Wait a minute, what's the surname of the Princess of Qingping County?"
Although Mu Wanqing is famous, she has always lived in Xiliang and people in the capital are not familiar with her.
The Anguo Gong would answer this question, "Mu, Mu Wanqing."
The whole place was silent.
Suddenly, someone exclaimed, "Good fellow."
"If I marry the Princess of Qingping County, I will become rich."
Duke Anguo rolled his eyes. "Princess Qingping is a high-ranking official of the third rank. How many people are worthy of her?"
Being well matched is not just talk. Even if we take a step back and say that the county princess wants to marry, she still has to choose her partner.
"Mr. Lin, you are the Queen's biological brother, so you can give it a try."
Lin Bingqiu's eyes flickered, "I don't like women who show up in public."
The other young men echoed, "I don't like those who go against the norm either. Women should stay at home to take care of their husbands and children."
"Don't marry a restless woman."
Duke Anguo shook his head slightly. It was obvious that he was not as good as the other person, but he tried his best to suppress him.
But when these people go home and tell their families, the elders in their family are extremely excited. They think this is the goose that lays golden eggs, and marrying her into the family is a great thing.
At least the family has enough money to spend, so it doesn't matter how it is built.
The Lin family was no exception. Old Madam Lin sent a letter to the palace immediately, and the queen summoned her to the palace the next day.
The Queen thought her grandmother had some urgent business, but it turned out that she was asking for the hand of Princess Qingping on behalf of her half-brother.
She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Grandma, this matter cannot be mentioned again. This is the end of it."
She knew Du Shaoxuan's thoughts very well. The emperor and the empress dowager were both happy to see it happen, so why would her family cause trouble?
Princess Qingping is a good person, but there is no need for her to offend Du Shaoxuan.
To be honest, her status in these two people's hearts is far inferior to Du Shaoxuan.
Unexpectedly, Old Lady Lin said, "My queen, I am also doing this for the Lin family's long-term plan. The Lin family is a big family with deep roots. There are more than a dozen branches that have not split up. Although our family looks prosperous on the surface, we are actually unable to make ends meet. We are getting worse every year. We can't continue like this. If my mother's family falls into ruin, it will be a disgrace to you, my queen."
The queen was stunned. Just as she was about to stop him, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of her eye and her whole body froze.
Old Madam Lin was still chattering, "Princess Qingping is not a good person. She hangs out with men every day and has lost her innocence. But she is good at making money. Marry her into the Lin family to supplement the household expenses and make the family more comfortable. Then you can give your brother a few more concubines as compensation. Madam, please issue an order to grant her marriage..."
Her voice suddenly stopped, and she knelt down with a plop, "Your Majesty."
The new emperor has always been kind to the elderly. Under normal circumstances, he would have helped her up long ago, but now he looked down at her with a cold look in his eyes.
"It is a blessing to let a high-ranking official of the Great Qi Dynasty marry a commoner of no rank. The Lin family is really bold, even bolder than the royal family. You are not only humiliating the Princess of Qingping County, but also the court."
The queen also knelt down, her eyes red.
Old Madam Lin's head was buzzing, and she didn't understand what she had done wrong. "Your Majesty, calm down and listen to my explanation. I just think that it will be difficult for Princess Qingping to get married..."
"How do you know she really wants to get married? How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?" The emperor shouted coldly, "Princess Qingping is an important official in the court. She is dedicated to the country and the people, and is very kind and righteous. She is highly valued by the late emperor. I will not allow others to slander an important official who has made contributions to the country."
"If it weren't for Princess Qingping, Xiliang wouldn't be able to be defended, and the capital wouldn't be so peaceful. You can enjoy wealth and prosperity because of her protection. You are repaying kindness with hatred."
In this war, Mu Wanqing made great contributions and could be said to have turned the tide. Why were all the officials in the court silent? Because they all saw Mu Wanqing's achievements.
And he will not treat any meritorious person unfairly.
"From now on, the Treasure Pavilion will be taken over by the Internal Affairs Department."
In fact, the Treasure Pavilion is his property, which is just registered under the name of the Lin family. After all, it is not good for the prince to do business.
"For the Queen's sake, I will not argue with a short-sighted old woman. I hereby decree that the Left Imperial Guard Censor shall be demoted one level and fined half a year's salary for not managing his family properly."
She cheated on her own man? Old Mrs. Lin was struck by lightning, her eyes went dark, and her body fell down.
"Grandmother, grandmother." The queen's panicked voice rang out.
Without Mu Wanqing's knowledge, he had created a deep hatred with the Hou clan.
But, will Mu Wanqing care?
At this moment, she was holding the locked brocade box, lost in confusion, "You mean, this is the relic left to me by the late emperor?"
Du Shaoxuan smiled and said, "Yes, open it and take a look."
After going through untold hardships, he returned to Liangcheng and rushed to see her after washing up.
Mu Wanqing took the key, put it into the lock, turned it gently, and the lock opened.
She opened the box and saw what was inside, and she couldn't help but gasp...
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