Wen Hu nodded and said, "I've already made plans. I'm just waiting for my uncle's approval before I start making arrangements to ensure everything goes smoothly."
Wen Tai smiled and said, "Not bad, you have indeed become more composed. You know not to act first and ask me first."
Yu Changsi said, "Lord Sha, Mr. Xu, don't do anything for now. Since we've already sent it to His Majesty, we should make sure it looks proper."
"unnecessary."
Wen Hu said confidently, "Such a trivial matter can be handled by Liu Ling."
...
In less than two months, Zhao Cheng completed his major life events, including getting married and taking a concubine. In the same period, he also repeatedly challenged his physical limits to contribute to the next generation.
Whether there will be a final outcome is not something he needs to consider.
In his words, he didn't know if the field would grow fat, but the oxen were about to die from exhaustion.
Heading to Jingdong County is imperative.
Watching Xia Qi and Qiu Shu pack their things, Yuan Yun put her arm around Zhao Cheng's and said, "Take one of these two girls with you."
Zhao Cheng felt a sharp pain in his lower back and said, "They are both younger than Dong Hua, so it's not appropriate."
"What are you thinking about!" Yuan Yun glanced at Zhao Cheng and said, "I just thought it would be more convenient to have a maid with you on your long trip!"
"Oh... I've been thinking about this a lot lately, and my thinking has become skewed..."
"I think you have a filthy mind!"
"Hey!" Zhao Cheng said with a fawning smile, "Who should we bring? I think Atao would be perfect."
"Don't even think about messing with Atao, she could kill you."
"Is Atao that fierce?"
“I know you want to match her up with Zhao Wu, but don’t think about it for now. Atao can’t leave me right now.”
"My wife truly understands everything!"
Zhao Cheng glanced at Xia Qi and said, "Then let's take Xia Qi with us. She's the older sister and she's more sensible."
Yuan Yun nodded and said, "That's what I was thinking. Qiu Shu is a very playful girl, so let A Tao take good care of her at home."
Zhao Cheng shouted, "Xia Qi, go out with your master and enjoy the good life!"
Upon hearing this, Xia Qi's face lit up with joy, and she jumped up, laughing, "This servant obeys!"
Qiu Shu pointed to her face.
Zhao Cheng maintained his smile and shook his head.
Qiu Shu's face darkened...
Going out is so much more fun! At home, I still get bullied by Atao... and she has to discipline me...
Xia Qi tapped Qiu Shu on the head and said, "Stay home and serve the young mistress well, and learn more from Sister A Tao!"
"Hmph!" Qiu Shu turned her face away and continued packing her things with resentment.
Yuan Yun smiled and said, "Let Heng Wenhao go with you too."
Zhao Cheng thought for a moment and said, "With Heng Wenhao and Zhao Wu by my side, it will naturally be much safer. What about you here?"
"Commander Yang and Captain He are both at the residence, so the Right Prime Minister's residence will be fine."
"That's true. Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony."
"As for the rest, have Chunqin help you pick some more people."
"No need. Xu An is going with me this time. Knowing his personality, he will definitely bring a lot of people with him."
"Hmm..." Yuan Yun straightened Zhao Cheng's clothes and said, "No matter what happens when you're out there, safety should be your top priority."
"I know, my wife."
"I'm leaving early tomorrow morning, so don't wander around tonight. Come back and get some sleep."
Zhao Cheng's leg trembled slightly as he asked, "How early?"
"It arrives before sunset."
"Uh-huh……"
The next morning, Zhao Cheng, along with Zhao Wu, Xia Qi, and Heng Wenhao, traveled light and set off on four horses.
He and Xu An agreed to meet at the East Gate.
Park Moo-di headed towards the west gate. After these days of learning and understanding, he was confident enough to start working. He first went to Changsui to meet up with Lü Bin.
Zhao Cheng trusted him.
Xiao Luomu is in the east, Pu Wudi is going west, and Zhao Cheng is heading south. Everyone is working hard to gradually expand the Chamber of Commerce's network.
Upon arriving at the East Gate, just as Zhao Cheng had predicted, Xu An indeed had more men than him.
Ten men, one maid, ten horses, and two carriages.
Zhao Cheng laughed and said, "You only brought so few people, less than I expected!"
Xu An looked at Zhao Wu and the others and said, "So you're planning to freeload off me?"
With Zhao Wu and Heng Wenhao around, who knows who might bump into whom on the road!
Zhao Wu and Heng Wenhao were both experts. Xu An understood Zhao Cheng's meaning, turned to look at the ten men, and said, "I only brought one girl with me this time. These are guards I hired at a high price. Although they are not as good as Zhao Wu and Heng Wenhao, the leader is a first-class expert."
Zhao Cheng glanced at them, and seeing that they all looked radiant, he couldn't help but nod.
Ordinary merchants hiring bodyguards usually have some martial arts skills, or they might hire third-rate experts at a high price; being able to hire a second-rate expert is already considered very good. Xu An is only able to hire second-rate experts exclusively, and even has a first-rate expert leading the way, because his status is different now and he is wealthy and powerful.
Not everyone can be like Zhao Cheng, surrounded by grandmasters or top experts.
Xu An smiled and said, "Perhaps I will get to hitch a ride with Zhao Wu and Guard Heng sometime, but first you'll have to hitch a ride with my carriage."
"Of course, I knew you would prepare, which is why I didn't use the Right Prime Minister's carriage."
You're so stingy!
"I can't help it, my brothers are all very generous!"
Zhao Cheng walked towards the carriage without any politeness. When he passed the maid next to Xu An, he paused for a moment. Seeing that the maid had yellow hair, he put his mouth close to Xu An's ear and said, "What's up with this yellow-haired girl? Is she from the Western Regions?"
"Yes!" Xu An said with a smile, "We've had it for two months."
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
