"Your father is tired. Would you like to stay here and take care of him?" Li Xiaoxiao gently stroked the baby's head, liking him more and more as she looked at him.
This child just appeared out of nowhere, and I like him more and more every time I look at him.
"Okay, then I'll listen to Mother." Hearing the soft voice, Li Xiaoxiao felt even more tender.
After tidying up, he left the room. As soon as he stepped out, Chen Xueqing was waiting outside. "Master, we need to coordinate with Wu Shiyao regarding the planning of shops in the capital. The relevant acquisitions are underway."
"What was the result?" Li Xiaoxiao picked up the records and plans in Chen Xueqing's hand and looked at them. The plans did indeed include detailed schemes. Many merchants in the capital city who had inheritance rights were now planning to sell their shops, and the prices were much lower than before the victims were victimized.
"As you can see, Master, they are willing to sell in the more remote locations, but most of the shops in the central locations are still being retained." Li Xiaoxiao quickly finished reading and was very satisfied. Chen Xueqing's ability to handle things was quite good.
"Master, are you going to the Heavenly Stems Academy? I've been working hard to cultivate, but I'm only at the Foundation Establishment stage. I'm afraid I can't keep up with you. I'll try my best to expand the business in the Empire." Chen Xueqing looked at Li Xiaoxiao with longing in her eyes. Since coming down from the mountain, her master has made rapid progress. Her efforts are still not enough, and she can't catch up at all.
At this moment, Gu Lan also came over, presenting the bill with both hands. "Master, I have expanded the store. Now there are more than fifty stores in the entire Northern Wei Kingdom, and the profits are quite good."
Gu Lan first reported his arrival, then handed over the bill, staring intently at Chen Xueqing as if he had an unyielding affection for her. Chen Xueqing, however, did not look at him directly, as if Gu Lan did not exist.
Ignoring the undercurrents between the two, Li Xiaoxiao picked up the bill and started looking at it. Sure enough, Gu Lan was quite capable; he managed each shop well.
"Master, what should be done about the Qian family?"
Gu Lan's voice was somewhat urgent. He had never forgotten his desire for revenge. This reminder made Li Xiaoxiao realize, "It's not difficult. After a few days, when the new emperor takes the throne, it won't be too late to reveal the truth. We'll also need to begin a period of national mourning. Just wait patiently."
Upon hearing this, Gu Lan immediately knelt on the ground, his expression excited as the hatred he had suppressed for so many years was about to be completely eradicated. "Thank you, Master. Your subordinate will wholeheartedly assist you."
He originally wanted to ask about the expansion of the empire's shops and the Wu family's mining business, but he suppressed his feelings. Chen Xueqing must have said something to the master. Although he was unwilling, Gu Lan dared not bring it up at this time.
“Well done. You don’t need to do so many things yourself. You can delegate more of these tasks to your subordinates.”
“You will all receive 10% of these profits, so you have to do a good job.” Li Xiaoxiao felt lucky; the bills looked perfectly normal.
Gu Lan clenched his fists even more after hearing this. Compared to the profits of his shop, Chen Xueqing's profits were simply terrifying. "Okay, then I'll go and take care of the rest of the business first. We'll hold a meeting with all the merchants this afternoon."
She still needs to address the issue of military preparedness. Although Wu Xinyue is handling it, she is still somewhat worried, especially since Li Zhenchuan is about to withdraw his troops from the border.
Li Xiaoxiao walked to Wu Xinyue's room and knocked gently a few times. After a while, Wu Xinyue opened the door. "Mother, is it convenient for you to come in?"
"Come in." Li Xiaoxiao went straight into the room. Li Jie was sitting in a chair in the room, looking solemn.
"Xiaoxiao, you're here."
Li Xiaoxiao walked over, and Li Jie sat in a chair, his head aching. "Li Zhenchuan is back. He wants to launch a coup, but only if your mother and I resume our marriage. It's really strange. He was so cold to Yue'er back then, why is he acting like this now?"
Li Jie rubbed his forehead. This person was his elder brother, who had taken good care of him since childhood. He couldn't directly break ties with his elder brother, but he was equally unyielding towards his wife.
"What is Mother thinking?"
Li Xiaoxiao felt strange. Since the two of them agreed to be together, Wu Xinyue looked at Li Xiaoxiao and hesitated, "I didn't know either. Zhenchuan has a lot of troops. If war breaks out, the people will inevitably suffer."
As Wu Xinyue spoke, she twirled her handkerchief. Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoxiao's expression grew increasingly strange. Wasn't it enough for her, Wu Shiyao, and Li Jie to kill Li Zhenchuan? At this moment, Li Xiaoxiao's expression was one of utter confusion.
"I'm with Shiyao, there shouldn't be any major problems, right?" Li Xiaoxiao could hardly believe the strange expressions on the faces of the two people.
"Xiaoxiao, I think it's possible to agree to your request, after all, you've taken good care of me. I really can't bear to start a war with you."
"What do Father and Mother mean?" Li Xiaoxiao looked at the two of them again in surprise.
Without a second thought, Wu Xinyue said, “We all agree that we can agree. After all, with your sister stabilizing the Nangong family and the Li family, the Northern Wei Kingdom will not experience war for at least ten years, and even powerful nations cannot easily shake the Northern Wei Kingdom.”
Li Jie nodded. Li Xiaoxiao's worldview was about to explode. Since the parties involved agreed, it would seem like she was crazy if she said anything against it.
"Since Father and Mother have already made their decision, I dare not interfere too much."
Li Xiaoxiao still can't accept this fact, and can only say that she respects and understands it.
"Then Father and Mother can make the decision together."
Li Xiaoxiao obediently stood up and bowed. When Wu Xinyue saw that Li Xiaoxiao had agreed, she immediately felt much better. "Xiaoxiao, I'm so grateful that you understand me."
"Then the daughter should leave early."
Li Xiaowan left immediately.
Before she could even process what had happened, Wu Shiyao arrived at the door. Seeing Li Xiaoxiao, Wu Shiyao smiled and greeted her, "Little sister, what's wrong?"
Li Xiaoxiao left in a daze, muttering to herself, "Respect, understanding, respect, understanding."
Wu Xinyue felt strange and stepped into the room. A moment later, Wu Shiyao also came out. "Respect, understanding, respect, understanding."
Wu Shiyao was somewhat happy. Now the whole world wouldn't only be focused on her, so her choice would be reasonable. What's wrong with liking many people? There's nothing wrong with liking someone.
"Respect and understanding."
Wu Shiyao left satisfied. Although her husband had been picking on her these past few days, he had also brought her many good things. The stability of the shops in the capital city was inseparable from the support of her husbands.
At the same time, Chen Xueqing opened the door and put the account book directly into Li Xiaoxiao's room. Gu Lan also put down the account book and saw that Chen Xueqing seemed to want to say something but hesitated. Chen Xueqing left directly, and Gu Lan immediately followed.
"Xueqing, I made a mistake before, can't you give me a chance to explain?"
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