"Your Highness, that Alibai is of some use to me. When you leave the city to see me off in two days, perform a play with me in front of him."
Li Yuanzhao was very interested: "What play?"
Fang Zhengyi whispered, "When Ali Bai is here, you can do this... this... in front of him..."
After briefly explaining everything, Fang Zheng said goodbye to Li Yuanzhao and left the palace.
Of course he knew that Ali Bai had not gone out for two days. Not only that, he even knew exactly what he ate every day.
After all, we had already discussed it with the Honglu Temple in advance.
This is a good sign. At least Alibai really listened to what he said.
He knows a lot about the mentality of such a little punk!
If someone has a strong mind and a stubborn temper, he might still want to get his revenge and it would be harder to fool him.
But there were other things to do right now.
Now that he was going to the Kingdom of Jin, Chu Qinghan was thinking about doing business in the border town. This time, he felt it necessary to ask them what they thought.
If you don't want to go, that would be best.
If they want to go, let them follow the delegation to experience the harsh environment along the way. Even if they are determined not to change their minds and cannot be persuaded, it is good for them to understand the situation.
Although he knew in his heart that Chu Qinghan had rejected him time and again and wanted to cut off ties with him.
But to be fair, it was he who ruined the reputation of the sisters and made them unable to return home, even if the root of the problem lay with the idiot eldest son of the Chu family.
But after all, he was seen naked by both sisters... This was something he could not avoid no matter what, and he could not deceive himself.
Because that's really good...
He rode a horse all the way to the door of the Chu family, but the two sisters were not at home. Fortunately, Menzi knew Fang Zhengyi.
Not daring to delay, he hurriedly welcomed them in and waited for half an hour before Chu Qinghan and Chu Youyi returned home.
The two of them were carrying large and small bags in their hands and looked very tired.
"Brother Fang is here." Chu Youyi said in surprise when she saw Fang Zheng.
Seeing Fang Zheng drinking tea leisurely, Chu Qinghan quickly put down what he was holding and walked over to greet him.
"Master Fang, what brings you here?"
Fang Zhengyi put down the teacup and said, "It's not worth mentioning that you are doing well. Let's see how you are doing. What did you do when you went out?"
"Thank you for your concern, I just went to buy some household items with Youyi..."
Fang Zheng glanced at the package and saw that it was bulging with only a corner of the bag showing. He asked, "Household items? I think they are leather goods."
Seeing that he was exposed, Chu Qinghan nodded awkwardly.
Chu Youyi suddenly interrupted and said, "Sister bought some furs and wants to compare them with those on the market."
Fang Zhengyi sighed, "You're determined to go to the border town, right? This business is not that easy to do, especially for women."
Chu Qinghan said nothing, just sat on the chair and nodded slightly.
"It is indeed difficult to do, but there is one thing that Lord Fang said that I disagree with. If men can do something, women can do it too."
Fang Zhengyi smiled bitterly and said, "You are right. Well, I don't want to persuade you anymore. You have all heard about the Jin Kingdom's envoys in the capital."
"Yes."
"In fact, the Jin Kingdom's envoys will return the day after tomorrow, and they are not the only ones leaving. The court has decided to send another envoy to return the gift and discuss trade between the two countries again."
"Since you are going, why not come with me to the Kingdom of Jin? First, it is safer. Second, if we can come to an agreement, you will have first-hand information. There will definitely be other unexpected business opportunities, not just fur goods. We are all acquaintances, so I would be happy to see you seize the opportunity first."
Chu Qinghan's face showed a tangled look: "Master Fang, I..."
"Hey, listen to me first." Fang Zheng raised his hand and said, "I have prepared all the luggage and other things here. You don't need to prepare anything. Just bring a few sets of clothes and leave with me. There are other officials from Dajing accompanying us, so you don't have to worry."
"Thank you very much, Lord Fang. Qinghan will never forget you." Chu Qinghan stood up and bowed solemnly in front of Fang Zheng.
Agreed? I thought I would have to spend some time talking to him. Fang Zhengyi was a little surprised: "Don't be so serious. Since you agreed, you and Youyi should pack some clothes as soon as possible. We will leave the day after tomorrow."
"I have something else to do, so I'll take my leave now."
As soon as Fang Zheng finished speaking, he left without looking back, regardless of the two girls' attempts to keep him.
Although he really wanted to have some tea with the Tifa sisters, he did have a lot of important things to do. Before leaving, there were many matters waiting for him to arrange in the county, the Imperial Guard, and Dongjiao University.
Seeing Fang Zhengyi really left, Chu Youyi approached Chu Qinghan and asked, "Sister, why did you agree to him? Aren't you always afraid of accepting his favor?"
"What else can I do if I don't agree?" Chu Qinghan said helplessly: "They are kind-hearted and have helped us time and time again. If we don't agree again, it would be ungrateful."
"Besides, we have been traveling so long and there are indeed too many unsafe places. And you insist on following me. What if something happens?"
"I feel more at ease following the delegation to the Kingdom of Jin now. Next time we will have our own experience."
Chu Youyi said in a tangled tone: "That being said, what about the favors we owe to others? How are we going to repay them in the future?"
Chu Qinghan sighed: "What else can I do? Just pay it back slowly. If it really doesn't work out, just go and be someone else's maid. I think you're happier to see him than to see me."
Speaking of maids, Chu Youyi suddenly remembered that when she was in the academy, she was mistaken for Fang Zhengyi's maid on her first day there.
"Nonsense!" Chu Youyi blushed. "It's rare for guests to come to my house. How can I have a sad face?"
"If you want to be a maid, you should be the one to go. How can a sister pay off a debt by letting her sister do it?"
"Tsk, he's a prince consort. There's a world of difference between them. If you want to be a maid, you might not even be able to become one." Chu Qinghan said self-deprecatingly.
I can't even be a maid, it seems...
Chu Youyi's eyes flashed with loneliness, and she said depressedly: "Sister, why don't we go home... Why do we have to do business outside? We have everything at home, and we can do whatever we want in Yuding City."
"Go home? How can we go home? How do others look at us? Do you want to live with others stabbing you in the back?" Chu Qinghan frowned. "I'm in charge of the family business, but Dad insisted on taking it over so that my eldest brother could inherit the family business."
"Okay, I'll give it all back to him and fulfill his wish. Can't I just give up everything? Now there is no other choice but to be self-reliant!"
"There is no better place to do business than the capital. Don't think too much. When I make money in the future, I will find you a good family to marry, so you don't have to bother me all day long."
"Are you annoyed with me? If you want to get married, just marry yourself!" Chu Youyi stomped her feet and ran into the house angrily.
"You're back, you little bitch, and you haven't packed your things yet!"
Watching Chu Youyi's figure disappear, Chu Qinghan was angry but also a little helpless, and silently packed up his things.
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