Liu Yuner giggled and twisted around on him, acting like a spoiled child. "Oh, who cares what it smells like? Do you like it, Master?"
"I like it. Why does it smell so good?" Qin Su'an felt that the fragrance was very tempting, making him want to get in and indulge in it.
Seeing that he was indeed moved, Liu Yun'er half-pushed him in, reluctantly accepting but also willing him, and her eyes moved and her words were teasing.
It made Qin Su'an's heart itch, like a young boy's eagerness. It was strange to say, they were already an old married couple, but he was still so excited.
Liu Yun'er giggled, feeling extremely proud. When it came to seducing men, she was far better than Xie Wanyun.
Now she has the help of the magic powder. If she has a few more children, what can Xie Wanyun do to compete with her?
Xie Wanyun didn't have time to argue with her as she was busy with her business.
Since the opening of sea transport, the straight road from the port to Shangjing has been under construction at full speed. Despite the cold weather, the construction site is a scene of bustling activity.
This is thanks to Cheng Zhi's proper organization and reasonable arrangements.
Yan Suizhi acted decisively and returned to the cabinet that day to draft a memorial, listing the necessity and benefits of opening up sea transportation, and proposing specific methods for taxation and management.
As soon as the memorial was submitted, it received the emperor's attention, and Yan Suizhi was ordered to take charge of the relevant government offices to handle it immediately.
A new maritime transport office was soon established, and Yan Suizhi selected capable officials from various departments to fill the position.
Shiploads of cargo were unloaded at the port, loaded onto horse-drawn carriages, and transported directly to Beijing via the repaired straight roads. This was convenient and fast, and soon alleviated the material supply crisis in Beijing.
Yan Suizhi, Cheng Zhi and others were also commended.
Cheng Zhi wrote a letter saying that this strategy was originally proposed by Xie Wanyun and he should be rewarded.
The emperor then showed his grace and issued an edict to exempt all goods sold in Xie family shops from 10% tax.
Xie Wanyun expressed his gratitude and set up a banquet in Chenlou to entertain the former members of the Xie family. In a short time, he became famous in Shangjing City and enjoyed great fame.
This led to the Xie family's business becoming more prosperous and thriving. At that time, everyone in the capital knew the name of Madam Xie.
Xie Wanyun was not overwhelmed by the raging scene and remained sober. When she hosted a banquet for the Xie family's old members, she hesitated whether to invite Yan Suizhi, but eventually gave up the idea.
After all, Yan Suizhi openly defected to his political enemies, and if he showed up, it would inevitably embarrass others.
If she really posted a message to invite him, it would probably put him in an awkward position.
That day, Xie Wanyun received a letter from Jin Bai, saying that he wanted to see her, so she took Quan Ge'er to pick him up.
As soon as the two boys met, they began to playfully compete with each other in martial arts. Quan Geer insisted that Jin Bai call him "senior brother" because he was the first to join the sect. However, Jin Bai said that his martial arts skills were not as good as his and refused to be called, so the two of them started fighting again.
Seeing the two children playing and fighting, Xie Wanyun couldn't help but think of her own child. She wondered if he was doing well.
Xie Wanyun brought the two to a manor and gave them detailed instruction on martial arts. She discovered that Jin Bai was very talented in Qinggong. He was as light as a swallow and had a light frame, so practicing with him was much easier than with a lot of effort.
Quan Ge'er was a sturdy and powerful man, making him more suited to practicing external martial arts. Ever since he ran off with Liu Yun'er and neglected his studies, Xie Wanyun hadn't punished him, but he knew he was wrong and had become even more diligent in his training and studies.
Seeing that it was getting dark, Xie Wanyun sent Jin Bai back to Yan Mansion first, and met Yan Sui coming back from the mansion gate.
When Jinbai saw him, he happily called out "Uncle" and went to greet him.
Xie Wanyun didn't want to deal with him. Just as she was about to order the carriage back home, she heard Yan Suizhi shout, "Madam Xie, please stay."
He could only turn around and greet, "Hello, Lord Yan."
Yan Suizhi's dark eyes stared at her quietly, his voice a little hoarse. "Thank you, Madam, for your hard work in teaching Jin Bai these days. I have prepared a gift as a token of my gratitude. I hope you will accept it."
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