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Chapter 43 Nine?

The spring breeze is dawn.

Outside Suzhou City, the number of foreign merchants entering the pass was 80% less than in autumn. The yellow sand was vast and looked a little depressed. However, the huge sea of ​​flowers by the Yuanyang Lake was already colorful and even more beautiful than the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River.

The wooden house is still quietly staying in the middle of the sea of ​​flowers, with the cradle and lounge chair placed in place, and the wind chimes swaying in the ever-ending breeze. The countless flowers have caused ripples with the wind.

In Suzhou City, at the end of Baishi Avenue, there were red flowers tied to two rows of willow trees. Red lanterns were hung high on the vermilion gate, and three doors were wide open. You can see that behind the screen wall of the palace, the maids and servants carrying the tables and chairs were running back and forth.

King Su, with a gorgeous hair, was wearing a golden crown and a python robe, standing on the roof of the building, holding a large drawing in his hand, looking at the main hall square below, and sometimes saying:

"Yang Zunyi, are you fucking unmatched? When you are preparing to worship the high hall, let my back be turned to the newcomer?"

Under the command of King Su, one of the four generals, Yang Zunyi, the East General of the Xiliang Army, held 50,000 yuan. He carried a large Huanghuali wooden chair weighing about 300 pounds, raised his head and laughed:

"Just put it down and turn the direction. Besides, what's the matter with your back? The superior should be behind the curtain, so that people cannot see their faces..."

"Okay, when you are having a wedding banquet, you are facing the wall and you are just settled..."

"Ha ha……"

General Tu Qianchu, Chen Jiye, and Yuchi Zhenbei laughed happily when they heard this.

The four generals of the Xiliang Army, their fathers, were all fighting with General Xu Lie back then. They were naturally born and died together since childhood. They were indeed superiors and subordinates to the outside world, but they were loyal friends in private.

The son of King Su Xu You was about to get married, and the generals from all four routes were all uncles, so they naturally ran back and came to help set up the wedding venue in person.

But the generals who lead troops to fight may be able to set up camps. They are obviously an amateur in decorating houses. They are not sure whether they are feng shui or not. The servants of the royal family dare not make mistakes, so they can only follow behind and make adjustments secretly.

Madam Dingxiang is Princess Su's personal maid. After the princess entered the door, she naturally became Princess Su's concubine. Seeing Princess Su standing on the roof of the room, she was anxious and said she would dissuade her:

"Prince, just leave these things to me. Come down, there are wars in the east, and there are still many things that you have to decide..."

King Su looked at the drawings and shook his head: "My son's wedding, how can I stay in the military camp without caring about it? Let your lady know that she must cut me off. Besides, the east cannot be defeated by Suzhou, and the matter is not urgent, so I will talk about the same thing here."

Seeing this, Madam Dingxiang couldn't help but dissuade her.

Yue Jiulou had a straight knife hanging around his waist and stood beside King Su so that King Su would not fall. At this time, he answered:

"Two days ago, the court ordered the King of Chu to go to Jiangnan to quell the rebellion. The King of Chu only sent 30,000 infantry to come over on the grounds that it was difficult to withdraw troops in the war in the north and walked slowly towards Jiangnan. Judging from his attitude, he did not want to work. The King of Wu also contacted the King of Chu. The King of Chu was ambiguous and did not agree, but deliberately disclosed this to the outside world, which obviously made the court know that the King of Wu was trying to win him over, put pressure on the court, and negotiate conditions with the court."

King Su Xu You snorted at this: "Song Zhengping is the most conceited person, so he is willing to be a pawn. The condition he proposed was to ask Song Ji to abdicate him and let him clean up this mess."

Yue Jiulou thought for a while: "If the situation is out of control, will the current emperor throw the mess to the King of Chu?"

Xu You shook his head: "How is it possible? Song Ji's eyes are above the top, and he only believes in his temper. Those who seize power may be killed, let alone rob him. It's still early, at least for a while, and the King of Chu will take action when the King of Wu can't help but act ruthlessly. This king eats sand in the northwest and is too far away, so it's useless to talk about these for the time being."

While speaking, outside the gate of the palace, Lao Xiao walked in with a crutch and raised his hand:

"Prince, the little prince is out of the city."

Xu You was happy when he heard this and threw the drawings to Yue Jiulou: "Hurry, pack up, your daughter-in-law comes to the door, don't scare people... Take the prepared gift, two servings from the Xiao family, one serving of the little sour radish..."

Old Xiao chuckled: "Sanfen'er is definitely not enough. The little prince met some confidantes on the road, so we can't ignore them."

Xu You went down to the front of the hall and looked a little proud: "I naturally understand my son, so I have prepared two more..."

"Nine people have come, and I haven't counted maids yet."

King Su Xu You:(⊙?⊙)?

Four generals: (→_→)( ̄. ̄)(⊙_⊙;)(~﹏~)

Madam Dingxiang staggered and turned around and said, "Nine? It's only been less than six months since she's gone out. How could Ling'er be so cold-hearted..."

Xu You's expression froze, but he immediately raised his hand and said:

"Nine are only nine, my son... I really don't follow his father... Who taught me this? Lao Xiao, did you, your old lewd, ruin Ling'er?"

Old Xiao held a crutch and shrugged slightly: "Your Majesty, what you said, the little prince didn't ruin me, it's all my old Xiao who is calm..."

Dingxiang thought about it: "It's probably Mrs. Lu..."

"That sour radish can teach you this way, I won't write the word "刘" upside down..."

In the midst of noisy, the whole family rushed out of the door... ——

Outside Suzhou City, Xiliang Iron Cavalry opened the road in front, and the merchants and traveled stopped beside the official road, watching the long convoy pass by the official road.

The huge carriage with five horses driving together was at the front, decorated with the red cloth "囍" character, which looked majestic and festive. Dozens of carriages followed behind. In addition to the carriages they were riding, there were many trucks behind them, which were loaded with Xiao Xianger's collections for more than ten years, Xiao Qi's dowry, various souvenirs purchased by the girls along the way, etc.

I went to Jiangnan and walked around the entire Dayue for a long time. It was only a thousand miles away. I spent most of my time on the boat. I bought a lot of items in my spare time. I bought a large cart of herbs used by Hongluan for skin care products, as well as various local specialties that Xiliang cannot eat, etc.

Getting off the boat from Lanzhou and walking hundreds of miles to Suzhou by land, the process was not very interesting. The carriage was not as wide as a yacht-like building, and there was no place to move. At first, he could ride a wind-chasing horse and play around the team, but he was tired after riding for a long time. There was not much view on the Hexi corridor. Finally, he sat back in the carriage, staring blankly with big eyes.

Zhu Manzhi was almost crazy. At this time, she was lying in the carriage with her face covered with the latest hardcover version of "Sword Saint Zhu Six and Eyebrow Seven Heroes", and kept humming:

"Sand... are all sand, where are there flowers ~ there are not even many places to live in. Mr. Xu lie, it's not fun at all, and I won't come again next time..."

It was Song Yufu's first time in Xiliang. She had heard that Xiliang was a barren land, but she didn't expect that even grass was rare, and it was not as good as the small village where my grandfather lived in seclusion. She hugged her knees and looked outside, and whispered:

"Manzhi, you can't leave after marrying here, and there will be no next time."

Zhu Manzhi was even more helpless and hummed: "Yes, what should I do? How can I live for the rest of my life..."

Ning Qingye has never been here either, but he has been not very interested in mountains and rivers since he was a child, so he stayed the same wherever he lives. Although he has been hiding from Xu Buling these days because of the "couple" matters, he was a little dazed, but when he saw that his good sister was crazy, he still comforted him:

"Manzhi, you were swept out by the wolf guards. Didn't you say you wanted to build a tiger guard? You will help the royal palace guards in the future, and you won't be afraid of having nothing to do."

When Zhu Manzhi heard this, he was immediately dissatisfied: "Why did you sweep the floor and go out? I gave up the move myself."

“Is there any difference?”

"There is a big difference. I am a wolf guard who has passed the assessment myself and I will not leave. The master has no right to sweep me out. At most, I will be sent to patrol the streets and retire..."

Ning Qingye suddenly realized: "No wonder I accompanied you on the streets every day when I was in Chang'an City..."

Zhongli Chuchu was wearing a long red dress and leaning against Song Yufu. He shook his head when he heard this: "I have been here once. Although the city is not as good as Chang'an and Jiangnan, it is still quite prosperous. Moreover, Xu Buling is the local emperor here, and his eyes are all his things. Staying here is more comfortable than being outside."

Song Yufu grew up in Chang'an and gave substitutes to princes and nobles in the Imperial College. For this statement, she explained softly:

"Although 'all under the world is the king', even the emperor cannot think that the world is his own thing and can be controlled at will. The emperor has to spend money to buy food and wear clothes, and he cannot force the land of the people. The court has divided the national treasury and the inner treasury. The national treasury is the silver of the court, and the emperor cannot move around. The inner treasury is the emperor's own silver, and the same is true for the vassal kings."

Ning Qingye thought for a while and turned his head slightly: "The emperor is the biggest, if you don't follow the rules, who will take care of it?"

Song Yufu thought for a while: "Subject supervision, but as long as the king is not a fool, he will pay attention to these subtitles. After all, just monthly salary and fiefs will never be spent."

Zhongli Chuchu was a little confused: "The emperor and the prince also have monthly salary?"

"It must be. The monthly salary of the emperor today is 100,000 taels. During the Daqi period of the previous dynasty, some emperors bargained with the ministers of the Ministry of Revenue because they did not spend enough money..."

Zhu Manzhi sat up one end: "Monthly salary of 100,000 taels? No wonder everyone wants to be the emperor. I work as a Wolf Guard, and only a few taels of silver a month... Do you have a monthly salary as a concubine?"

Song Yufu blinked and her face turned red: "However, there is, but how much is given to her, the man still doesn't care about her. It depends on the meaning of the eldest woman. If she is not favored and disliked by the eldest woman, she has to not talk about her work, and she may have to go hungry."

Ning Qingye raised his eyebrows: "Manzhi is a man from the world after all. If he is really disliked, he will not be hungry. He can come out to perform his skills. Well... 'The prince's wife's chest is broken into big stones', and she will definitely make a fortune every day..."

Zhu Manzhi's eyes lit up: "Yes, why didn't I expect it..."

"Hey hey! You're just having fun, don't take it seriously..."

"Hahahaha, I'm just teasing you..."

"Xu Buling also performed 'Little Prince Stews Herself in Iron Pot', I heard Mrs. Lu say..."

"Really? Tell me..."

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