Chapter 186 The Zhao Family
A major incident has occurred at the Imperial College.
The reclusive Taoist Changfeng, who had lived in seclusion for many years, unexpectedly succeeded as the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy.
This is a true Confucian scholar of our time.
The handwritten notes annotating the scriptures are treasured by countless scholars.
As soon as the news spread, the threshold of the Imperial College was so crowded with visitors that it was practically worn out.
Qin Jinzhi sent Changfeng Daoist to the Imperial Academy.
Then he went to see Wei Xuan.
Wei Xuan came here specifically to see Qin Jinzhi.
The two parties have reached an agreement, and Wei Xuan will soon set off to return to Cangzhou.
Wei Xuan spoke up, "What are your orders, Princess?"
Qin Jinzhi handed her a letter: "Cangzhou is located between Youzhou and Yanzhou. If you want to expand your power, you must take over these two states. I want you to take over Youzhou and Yanzhou within a month."
Wei Xuan took the letter. "What's this?"
"After you return to Cangzhou, send someone to Youzhou to find the people mentioned in the letter. The two of them will help you take over the two states."
Wei Xuan stuffed the letter into her bosom. "Princess, could you lend me some of the people from Baique Temple? Taking over the two prefectures might not end well, and I don't have enough people."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Wei is quite decisive in taking charge."
She took out a jade pendant and said, "Go to Baique Temple and find someone named Si Sha."
Wei Xuan put the jade pendant away. "Princess, I only have one daughter, Xueqi, and I entrust her to you."
Qin Jinzhi is no ordinary person; what she does will surely be earth-shattering in the future.
With such a person by her side, her daughter is bound to achieve great things.
The sea is wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly.
Because of her deep love for her daughter, she wanted her to have more choices.
Qin Jinzhi looked at Wei Xuan and said, "I have lived up to your expectations."
Just after Wei Xuan set off to return to Cangzhou.
A large number of caravans of merchants participating in the imperial examinations were ambushed outside the city.
Some say they were bandits, others say they were robbers.
Some say they are the ghosts of dead bandits!
Because all the stolen goods and the robbers have vanished without a trace!
The government dispatched a large number of personnel to search, but to no avail.
The area in front of the Kyoto government building was crowded with victims.
These victims happen to be people of considerable influence.
It's either this powerful family or that clan.
After Wei Xueyi was exiled, no new prefect took office.
Nowadays, all matters in Kyoto Prefecture are handled by the registrar.
Seeing so many powerful and influential people come to his door, the clerk was so frightened that he fell ill and could not get out of bed.
Just as the commotion in Kyoto Prefecture was raging.
Zhuque Street was even more bustling.
All the residents on Zhuque Street were either rich or noble.
The earlier the apartment number, the more expensive it is.
No one has moved into House No. 1 to this day.
The reason is simply because the house occupies a huge area and is incredibly expensive.
But on this day, the owner of this house was welcomed.
An antique-style horse-drawn carriage was parked at the entrance.
A long convoy followed.
The car door opened, and a graceful woman dressed in Suzhou embroidery and wearing a veiled hat stepped out of the car.
In her arms was a chubby, pure white cat.
A young girl who looked like a maid pushed open the door of residence number one.
The long convoy took a whole day to move.
Just as some people were trying to find out who had moved into this residence.
A plaque has already been hung on the door.
The Zhao residence.
The next morning, all the residents of Zhuque Street received a gift from the Zhao family.
Two bolts of Suzhou embroidery, one Suzhou inkstone.
It is worth a fortune.
The name of the Zhao family of Suzhou became famous throughout the capital in an instant.
"Miss, the Third Young Master has sent a letter."
The maid handed the letter to the woman.
The woman lay languidly on the chaise lounge.
"What trouble has she gotten into this time? It's strange that she's been grounded."
The little maid said with a grin, "Then the Third Young Master won't be able to eat the fruit brought from Suzhou!"
At this moment, the butler came in and said, "Master, someone has come to visit, saying that he is a friend of the Third Young Master."
The woman raised an eyebrow. "The news from the capital really travels fast. I haven't even settled in yet, and guests are already arriving."
The steward asked, "Then, sir, shall we see him?"
The woman sat up. "I already said he's the Third Young Master's friend. If we don't see him, wouldn't that be a slap in the face to the Third Young Master? Let's go and meet this distinguished guest."
Xiao Zhen looked at the magnificent front hall.
The Zhao family is indeed incredibly wealthy.
If he could completely control the Zhao family, how could he not achieve his great ambition!
"Please forgive me for not being able to greet our distinguished guests properly."
Xiao Zhen turned around upon hearing the sound and saw a woman emerge from behind the beaded curtain.
With her round, smooth figure and delicate, willow-leaf eyebrows, she even resembled Yang Guifei.
Xiao Zhen quickly stood up, "Patriarch Zhao."
Zhao Yuanying sat in the main seat and asked, "I've heard that this distinguished guest is a friend of my younger brother?"
Xiao Zhen smiled gently and, considering himself dashing, opened his folding fan.
"I am Xiao Zhen, the nineteenth prince of the current dynasty. I became friends with your younger brother at first sight. Hearing that the Zhao family head had come to the capital, I came here to pay him a visit."
Zhao Yuanying rose and bowed gracefully, "Greetings, Nineteenth Prince! It's truly an honor to have a prince in to greet you. Please forgive me for not being able to welcome you from afar!"
Xiao Zhen laughed heartily, "Patriarch Zhao, you're too kind. I address Brother Zhao as a brother, so there's no need for such formalities."
He clapped his hands, and several servants appeared behind him.
They were carrying all sorts of gifts.
“These are all special snacks from the capital that I had someone buy, thinking that Master Zhao could try them out.”
Zhao Yuanying did not refuse, "Then thank you very much, Nineteenth Prince. When my brother returns, I will definitely host a banquet for you."
Xiao Zhen dismissed the others and then glanced at the maidservant beside Zhao Yuanying.
Seeing this, Zhao Yuanying said, "Yang'er, go outside and see if there's anything left behind."
Yang'er nodded.
Xiao Zhen smiled and asked, "Patriarch Zhao, I wonder if Brother Zhao has explained the matter I discussed with you clearly?"
Zhao Yuanying smiled faintly, "Of course, I am very grateful to the Nineteenth Prince for his great help in being selected as a royal merchant."
Xiao Zhen fanned himself with his fan. “It’s no problem. The Zhao family and I are now on the same side. I will naturally do my best to help them. However, when I need the Zhao family, I hope that the Zhao family head will not refuse.”
Zhao Yuanying's smile deepened. "Of course, our Zhao family will naturally stand with the Nineteenth Prince and help him."
Xiao Zhen looked at Zhao Yuanying, who remained expressionless, with a satisfied look in his eyes.
Such a woman could be a suitable concubine even for a merchant.
Xiao Zhen smiled and said, "The Zhao family head is a heroine among women. I wonder if we could discuss marriage?"
Zhao Yuanying's smile faded slightly. "I have decided that I will stay with the Zhao family for the rest of my life and will not marry."
Xiao Zhen's smile deepened. "It's truly rare for Patriarch Zhao to sacrifice himself for righteousness. It's alright, we have plenty of time in the future."
Zhao Yuanying smiled slightly, "Of course. My younger brother is not at home now, and I still need to take care of all the affairs in the manor. I will not keep the Nineteenth Prince any longer."
Xiao Zhen stood up and said, "It was my abruptness to disturb you today. I will apologize to you again when Brother Zhao returns in the future."
After Xiao Zhen left, Yang'er came out from behind.
"Pah! A toad trying to eat a white goose! Look at yourself!"
Zhao Yuanying's eyes were cold. "Burn everything he touched!"
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