"Two years later, there was not much progress in the tax revenue from salt transport. Instead, my father's secret agents found out that Su Yuansheng had embezzled more than two million taels of silver."

"Later, the Su family was raided, and Su Xiaoxiao was arrested and taken to the Jiaosifang in the capital."

"I don't know when my third brother met Su Xiaoxiao when he was out there, but it was probably love at first sight."

"Something happened to Su Xiaoxiao's family, so my third brother opened Hongxiuyuan and bought Su Xiaoxiao out directly."

"My father even whipped my third brother for this matter."

Li Xiuzhu was very surprised and somewhat confused.

Li Liuli described Li Chengyu as somewhat of a lovelorn man, but shouldn't a lovelorn man protect his woman? Why did he set up a brothel and let Su Xiaoxiao meet guests?

Li Xiuzhu was silent for a moment and then suddenly frowned.

When he looked at the third prince Li Chengyu and Su Xiaoshi again, there was no longer any thought in his eyes, but instead a bit of amusement.

No other meaning.

Mainly because he found something interesting.

Is it possible that the brothel is just the eyes and ears of the Third Prince? It is an intelligence organization.

If that's the case, then everything makes sense.

It seems that the third prince has also made a big move.

Unfortunately, I have been tied to the prince's warship, so I can only let you fail.

Just as Li Xiuzhu finished thinking, various dishes began to be served.

Li Xiuzhu knew at a glance that this was something from his own restaurant.

Sure enough, the next moment Su Xiaoxiao stood up.

"Everyone, this is the chef that the Third Prince specially hired from Zuixianlou at a high price."

"It cost two thousand taels just to hire a cook. Please don't let the Third Prince down."

"Come, let's raise a glass together and toast to the Third Prince."

Although Li Xiuzhu didn't like formalities, sometimes he couldn't go out alone, so he also picked up the cup.

However, what Li Xiuzhu did not expect was that the third prince picked up the wine glass but did not drink it, and directly started speaking mode.

"First of all, thank you all for participating in the poetry gathering at my palace. This year has been a turbulent year, and I don't want to cause any more trouble..."

"But the Northern Expedition was a great success, Silla accepted the surrender, and the whole country celebrated."

"So when Xiao Xiao came to me, I considered it and agreed."

"At the same time, I have sent someone to invite the greatest hero of the Northern Expedition, Champion Marquis, to come and have a chat."

"Hmm? What does the Third Prince mean by this? Are you plotting against me? Or are you sincere?"

Fu Yuehua was stunned when she heard this. What the hell? How could it be calculated? Did I miss something? Although Fu Yuehua was confused, her mind was tense.

Since ancient times, when princes fought for power, most of the unlucky ones were my vassals.

Although Li Xiuzhu and Fu Yuehua were thinking a lot, it only took one or two seconds.

Li Xiuzhu raised his glass and said, "Xiuzhu is also very happy to be able to attend the poetry gathering."

"Although the Northern Expedition is over, I always feel a little out of place after returning. After this poetry gathering, I realized that I was too tense. I didn't go out and get together with everyone, which made me feel distant from Beijing."

"This cup of wine is offered to you all. Thank you, King Jin, for the invitation."

Li Xiuzhu finished drinking it first.

Li Chengyu glanced at Li Xiuzhu meaningfully after hearing this, and drank the wine in his glass. He then continued, "If the prince consort likes it, I can have someone hold two more poetry gatherings, and I will definitely let you reintegrate into the capital as soon as possible."

Li Xiuzhu shook his head indifferently.

"That's not necessary. Doing it on purpose will only end up in a bad situation."

"When you are interested, follow the flow. This is the right way."

Li Chengyu didn't force it because it was just an appetizer.

"The prince consort is really open-minded, with a heart that I can't wait to see. No wonder he can write masterpieces that will be remembered for ages."

"In that case, I will not nag you any more, so as not to upset you..."

Without waiting for a bunch of people who wanted to flatter him to speak, he continued directly: "The banquet begins."

"Play music and dance!"

Then, at the point where the music changed, she suddenly started dancing.

The slight "crackling" sound of the silvery charcoal in the air was masked by the sound of the music, and the severe cold of winter was replaced by warmth. Although it was winter, the dining room was not cold at all.

At this moment, Li Xiuzhu seemed to realize something. He turned his head to look at the door, only to find that white snowflakes had started falling from the sky.

The snowflakes were very dense, and Li Xiuzhu knew at a glance that the snow was going to be big.

I'm afraid that even if this snow doesn't last three to five days, it will last one or two days at least.

It seemed that because of him, the women around him also noticed that it was snowing.

"I didn't expect it to snow today. I thought Third Brother was just talking nonsense. It's so beautiful."

Li Xiuzhu was startled when he heard this, as if he was touched by Li Liuli's words and was stunned.

"I haven't seen snow for a long time. I remember the last time I saw it was last year."

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

"Um, isn't it snowing in your early spring?"

"No, did it snow in early spring, Sister Honglei?"

Xi Honglei nodded upon hearing this.

"It wasn't just early spring. It snowed in June this year. At the time, I was wondering what kind of shocking injustice had happened in the world."

At this time, several girls from the north spoke up.

"Yeah, it was snowing in June, I was stunned."

"You're not the only one confused. I'm confused too. This is the first time I've seen snow in June since I was a child."

“And it rained all day.”

"Well, the weather in our Northland is so weird this year."

"First there was drought, then there was snow in June, and then there was drought again after the snow."

"Fortunately, the situation at the border is not too serious. I heard that the land in Silla is cracked by the sun."

“That’s why Silla sent troops to ask Princess Shang for help.”

"Fortunately, my husband fought them off."

“It’s too difficult for Silla this year.”

Li Liuli on the side sneered and mocked: "What are you talking about? You are actually feeling emotional for them."

"They can rob just because it's difficult for them? Do you know what the consequences will be if they rob?"

"Not to mention the suffering of the people, do you think you are absolutely safe if the city is breached?"

After being rebuked by Li Liuli, those naive people who were inexperienced in the world suddenly fell silent.

Although what Li Liuli said was unpleasant, it was the truth.

"I'm sorry Sister Liuli, we said the wrong thing."

Li Liuli waved her hands impatiently.

"Don't apologize to me, apologize to your husband."

Although Li Xiuzhu was thinking about something, he heard roughly what was said and sighed when he heard it.

It is the common people who suffer from natural disasters and man-made calamities.

"Husband..."

Li Xiuzhu interrupted Xiao Qiao and said indifferently: "You are still young. It's good to be kind, but don't give it away carelessly."

"We can't decide on the position."

“And the war could have been avoided.”

"Although the Great Zhou prohibits the sale of grain to foreign countries, as long as they are really willing, there are still people who will sell it."

"If that doesn't work, do you think our Great Zhou will not agree if they pay tribute in exchange for food?"

"In the final analysis, I have done too many no-cost businesses and I don't want to pay out any more."

(End of this chapter)