Chapter 568: Little New Year (Update 1)
Xiao Lanxi stared at the piece of paper for a long time. In the dim moonlight, the line of words on it was clear.
She was quiet for a long time, as if she had even stopped breathing.
Finally, she came to her senses when she heard the footsteps of patrolling guards outside again.
A hint of sarcastic smile appeared at the corners of her slightly cracked mouth.
Then she stuffed the paper ball into her mouth, chewed it hard, and swallowed it.
Tears welled up in the corners of her eyes, which were faintly red.
But those eyes were slightly blue, revealing a bit of misery and hatred.
The pale and thin fingers exerted force silently, and the joints were clearly visible.
Suddenly, an unspeakable pain surged out from deep within the body, densely packed like ants crawling around, almost causing a person to collapse.
Xiao Lanxi squatted down and slowly lay on the ground, her body curled up and trembling.
The room was dark and as cold as an ice cellar because there was no charcoal fire.
However, Xiao Lanxi was trembling, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
I don’t know how long it took, but the pain finally subsided.
She was soaked all over, her lips were as pale as a ghost, and she lay on the ground in dejection and exhaustion.
Bang--!
There seemed to be the sound of fireworks outside.
Xiao Lanxi slowly opened her eyes, her vision out of focus.
After a long time, the corners of her lips slightly raised, revealing a strange smile.
The Wazhen delegation has also arrived. I’m afraid the capital city will become even more lively, right?
…
The palace banquet ended and the noise fell into silence.
Ye Chutang took Xiaowu out of the palace, made a detour to the Imperial College, delivered some snacks to Ye Jingyan, and then returned home.
It was late at night, but Xiaowu was not sleepy at all. He was still very energetic. He was lying on the small table beside the bed, fiddling with the abacus, which made crackling sounds.
Ye Chutang took off his cloak and went to the side to wash his hands. He saw Xiaowu's energetic look from the corner of his eye and couldn't help but smile:
"Still counting?"
Xiaowu nodded vigorously and looked over eagerly.
--silver! What a lot of silver! If the tariffs negotiated today can be finalized, we will make a lot of money!
Xiaowu suddenly thought of something and opened his eyes wide with excitement. He searched around and took out the tea cakes that had just been delivered by the tea house not long ago from the drawer.
--Tea!
If their tea could be sold to Wazhen, they would earn much more than in the capital!
Ye Chutang walked over, tapped her smooth forehead with his fingers, and teased, "When it comes to money, your brain is particularly clever."
Wazhen was short of supplies, and tea, silk and porcelain were luxuries for them.
They were very willing to pay high prices for these things, which were symbols of nobility in Wazhen.
Once trade is carried out, there will indeed be huge business opportunities.
Xiaowu became even happier when he heard this, and his little face turned red.
——What sister means, is she right? If this business can really be successful, we will make a lot of money!
"Think easy."
Ye Chutang poured a basin of cold water on her.
"How can cross-border business be so easy? The journey from the capital to Wazhen is long. If something goes wrong on the way, we will lose money."
When Xiaowu heard this, the little flame burning in his heart was immediately extinguished.
She curled her lips.
What my sister said makes sense.
Master Wa is fierce and brutal, and he is always aggressive. Judging from the way he negotiated in the palace today, it is estimated that even if a peace agreement is signed, he can break it at any time.
Today, the reason why Master Wa is so polite and courteous is simply because they can no longer afford to fight a war.
Only when you need help from others will you bow your head.
No one can be sure that they will always keep their promises.
Why.
From this point of view, they should just run their business well in Beijing...
"However, there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests." Ye Chutang changed the subject, raised his eyebrows and chuckled, "Mumu Zhen'er was able to unify Wazhen and lay the foundation for the current grand plan, which is enough to prove that he is a man. But such a person may not be able to sit firmly on the throne. If Wazhen wants to recuperate and become rich and powerful, a smart person must stand up."
Xiaowu was a little confused.
Ugle?
But from what she saw today, it seemed that the man didn't know much about many things, and he didn't seem to be worthy of being called a "smart man" as her sister said?
Ye Chutang smiled and shook his head: "Don't think too much, these are things that Wa should worry about."
If the time is right, it would be fine to do business in Wazhen.
But what is certain is that, at least now - it is not the time.
Xiaowu nodded as if he understood, but a faint mark was left in his heart.
——My sister said, anything can happen in this world. As long as I choose the right time, I may be able to do what others cannot do!
Ye Chutang led her to the bed.
"Go to bed early today. The New Year is coming soon. Go shopping early tomorrow."
When Xiaowu heard this, he was delighted again.
However, just as she was about to applaud, she remembered that her hand was still holding that of her elder sister.
Huh?
Xiaowu suddenly stopped, his expression a little dazed.
Ye Chutang noticed that she didn't leave, so he lowered his head and asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiaowu looked up, looking hesitant.
——Sister’s hands seem... not as cold as before?
She subconsciously looked at the charcoal stove next to her, and it was no different from before.
The room was as warm as before, but my sister had not been in good health. Her hands and feet were always cold in winter, and it was of no use even if she held a hot water bottle.
But today...
Ye Chutang's eyelashes trembled slightly.
She has been so busy lately that she didn't even notice the changes in her body.
The Qianchongxue sent by Chen Yanchuan was really useful.
Xiao Wu was unaware of the inside story. He held Ye Chutang's hand with only one thought in his mind: That's great! My sister is in better health than before!
Ye Chutang scratched her nose and laughed too.
"It looks like we can have a warm New Year this year?"
…
As the New Year approaches, the streets are bustling with people, decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, and are very lively.
Ye Chutang also took his servants and maids out to buy a lot of things.
This is the first New Year they have celebrated here since returning to the capital, so it must be grand.
The only pity is that Afeng is not here, but with the considerable amount of clothes and money sent to him previously, he should be able to have a prosperous New Year in Xiacheng.
Since the Wazhen envoys came to the capital, Ye Chutang has not entered the palace since that day.
Emperor Mu Wu's physical condition was relatively stable, and Chu Qiyuan and the people from the Imperial Hospital took turns to look after him, which was enough.
Everything looks peaceful and tranquil.
Ye Chutang had also seen Master Wa shopping on the street.
There are too many details that need to be communicated in the peace talks between the two sides. Who knows, Ugler and his men may have to spend the New Year in Beijing as well.
The twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month is Little New Year.
The Imperial College was closed early, so Ye Jingyan got up early and took Xiaowu to sweep the house and cut window flowers.
Ye Chutang had nothing to do, so he placed a plate of sweets in front of the brother and sister.
However, just as they had packed up their things, a servant came running in hurriedly.
"Second Miss! The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery sent someone to invite you!"
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