I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Chapter 309 1 taels of silver to buy your maid

From Chang'an to Jinnan, it will take two days to expedite the eight hundred miles.

If you take a carriage, stop and go, it will take at least seven days.

Therefore, Fang Xiu and his party were not in a hurry, and while on the road, they experienced the customs and customs of various places.

Another way of saying it is - Weibo private visit.

The border between Qian State and Zhou State is Yongzhou.

The people in Yongzhou have just gone through a large-scale migration, and it has been less than half a year since they returned to their homeland, and they are in a state of recuperation.

In order to commend the cooperation of the people of Yongzhou in the process of blocking the Yan army, the little empress has ordered that the land tax of this state be exempted for three years.

This move did not have much impact on the local gentry's power. After all, the land in Yongzhou was barren, and it was not like Huizhou, which had large-scale land annexation.

But for poor farmers, it is a great incentive.

Not long after the new year, the weather is still cold, especially in Yongzhou, which is close to the north.

Under the cold wind, few people go out to hang out.

Therefore, Fang Xiu's convoy did not stay long in Yongzhou, and continued on its way.

One day later, I successfully arrived at the northernmost tip of Yongzhou - Wochuan Prefecture.

Fang Xiu didn't carry many guards, about 100 of them, all of them were the best of the best.

It is no exaggeration to say that even if a small army attacked, this 100-member elite escort could still protect Fang Xiu from evacuating safely.

Besides.

In order to prevent the assassins of Yan State from attacking.

The team has done a lot of preparation.

One is that the five carriages look ordinary from the outside, no different from the carriages of wealthy businessmen.

The second is that all the guards are dressed in casual clothes and hold short knives in their hands. They look like quacks hired by ordinary wealthy businessmen.

It's just that they all wear special soft armor inside.

The dozens of guards guarding Fang Xiu's surroundings even carried the latest short-fire guns made by the workshop in their arms.

In the end, Fang Xiu and his party's journey to Jinnan was strictly kept secret, they stopped and went all the way, and went around in circles, not to mention the secret work of Yan Guo's sticky poles, even a considerable part of the team's guards didn't know the journey.

Such strict confidentiality measures.

When Fang Xiu and his party arrived at Wochuan Mansion, they naturally did not attract too much attention.

After all, this is the junction of the Three Kingdoms, where merchants gather.

A caravan of more than 100 people can only be said to be very common here.

"Master, we have arrived at Wochuan Prefecture, where do you think we will rest later?"

A guard stepped forward and asked.

Fang Xiu said casually, "Yicui Tower."

When he blocked the Yan army, he stayed in Wochuan Mansion for three or four months, so he was quite familiar with it.

Yicuilou is one of the largest restaurants in Wochuan Prefecture, more than enough to entertain a caravan of 100 people.

"Yes, sir."

The guard took the order and rode away.

After half an hour.

Fang Xiu and his party came to Yicui Tower.

Fang Xiu walked in front, followed by Yang Yuhuan.

Behind him is Li Yaoyue.

In addition, several personal guards entered the restaurant one after another, pretending to be strangers, and actually observing secretly to rule out possible dangers.

"Master, this place is so big! It's much bigger than Yirenju in the capital!"

It was the first time for Yang Yuhuan to leave Chang'an. She was interested in everything and looked around as soon as she entered the restaurant.

"Actually, there are many restaurants bigger than Yirenju in various prefectures and prefectures. The reason why Yirenju ranks high in the capital is because of its exquisiteness."

Fang Xiu walked beside the little maid and explained.

Yang Yuhuan looked suddenly enlightened, and nodded like a chicken pecking at rice: "So that's the case."

The shopkeeper of Yicuilou is a middle-aged man, he looks a bit thin, and he is quite different from other potbellied restaurant shopkeepers.

I saw that the big cloaks and fox furs worn by the three of Fang Xiu were all high-quality goods.

The shopkeeper greeted him hastily, with a warm smile on his face, and asked, "How many guests are staying at the shop?"

Fang Xiu nodded, took out a note from his pocket, and said, "Open three rooms."

Hearing this, the shopkeeper subconsciously glanced at Yang Yuhuan beside him and Li Yaoyue behind him.

Both Yang Yuhuan and Li Yaoyue are top beauties.

Let alone in Wochuan Mansion, even if you look at the entire Dagan and the entire Dazhou, it is difficult to find women who can compete with them.

Therefore, as long as they appear in front of outsiders, their faces are covered with veils.

Otherwise, if someone wants to inquire, they can easily locate Fang Xiu's motorcade through the two of them.

but.

The top beauties are not only good looking, but also a graceful figure.

Even though he was wearing a veil, the shopkeeper could tell that the rich young man in front of him was followed by two first-class beauties.

After thinking for a while, he showed a knowing smile on his face, looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "Shopkeeper, I'm really sorry, there is only one guest room left."

Fang Xiu was slightly taken aback when he heard this.

Before he came in, the guard had already reported that there were enough guest rooms.

Why did the shopkeeper change his mind before a stick of incense?

Just when he was puzzled.

The shopkeeper said again: "Although there is only one room, it is the largest room in our restaurant. It is more than enough for three people to rest."

Saying that, he raised his eyebrows at Fang Xiu.

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Seeing this, Fang Xiu immediately understood what he meant, feeling helpless for a while.

In terms of feelings, he regarded himself as a rich man who came here to hang out, saw two beauties around him, and wanted to create opportunities for himself.

Seeing how proficient he is, he should have done similar things a lot.

"If not."

Fang Xiu opened his mouth and was about to speak, but before he could speak, he heard Yang Yuhuan beside him say, "Can't we make another room?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Li Yaoyue behind her, obviously she didn't want Li Yaoyue to live in the same room with her and Mr. Xiang.

"Create another room?"

The shopkeeper was slightly taken aback, looked at the three of them, seemed to understand what Yang Yuhuan meant, and said very firmly: "I'm really sorry, there is no rule of driving people away in a small shop, and only one shop is left. one."

Yang Yuhuan was silent for a few seconds, looked at Fang Xiu, reached out to wrap his arms around him, swayed gently, and said in a coquettish tone: "Master, I don't want to be with my sister, or let's change to a restaurant."

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Seeing this scene, the shopkeeper opened his mouth slightly, looking surprised.

He originally thought that these two first-class beauties were the object of pursuit of this rich son.

That's why the rich boy proposed to open three rooms.

Who would have thought that they had already taken down the beauty long ago.

That being the case, why open three rooms?
Can Liu Xiahui stay in her arms?

"No need to change restaurants."

Fang Xiu replied indifferently.

Hearing Fang Xiu's words, the shopkeeper of the restaurant was startled for a moment, then seemed to think of something, subconsciously cast admiring, envious, and jealous eyes.

This is to enjoy the blessing of Qiren.

Behind.

Li Yaoyue was startled, a coldness flashed in her eyes.

If it was a year ago, when she just woke up, and Fang Xiu did something to her, she might not have reacted too violently.

After all, at that time, she regarded Fang Xiu as her husband.

but.

Now, if Fang Xiu really dared to do something to her, even if she died, she would not follow his wishes.

"What does this mean, Master Xiang? Could it be?"

After being rejected, Yang Yuhuan thought of something, her delicate face flushed, and her heart began to tangle.

If Xiangye wants three people to live in the same house and do the same thing, should she refuse or agree.

Just when the three of them were thinking about each other.

Fang Xiu went on to say: "Just open three rooms, it's nothing more than paying more money to let the original residents find another place."

The voice fell.

The coldness in Li Yaoyue's eyes gradually dissipated.

Yang Yuhuan was a little dazed, he couldn't tell if he was relaxed or disappointed for a while.

The shopkeeper of the restaurant was a little confused at first, then opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

Before he could speak, he was interrupted by Fang Xiu.

"Just do as I say, open three rooms and connect them together, this is money."

Fang Xiu said, and handed the money in his hand to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper reached out to take the money, nodded without further words, and replied, "Understood, I'll do it now, little one."

As he said that, he turned around and told the shop assistants to clean the three empty rooms connected together.

"Make room for another table and serve some tea."

Fang Xiu looked at the shopkeeper and ordered.

"Okay, just wait a moment!"

The shopkeeper responded and told the waiter to go.

Just for a moment.

The guy cleared out an empty table.

Fang Xiu took Yang Yuhuan to sit down and rest.

Li Yaoyue hesitated for a moment, then sat down too, but was far away from Fang Xiu.

The restaurant is very big and there are many people.

Most of them are merchants from the Three Kingdoms, and there are many wealthy merchants among them.

Half a year ago, there was a war here, and the business was hit hard.

Chang'an took advantage of the situation to rise and replaced Wochuan Mansion as a new commercial center.

But anyway.

After all, Wochuan Mansion is the intersection of the Three Kingdoms, and it is the place where merchants from the Three Kingdoms must pass through.

The location is really good.

In addition, Fang Xiu ordered that merchants from Yan Kingdom should not be discriminated against when they enter Wochuan Mansion.

Therefore, in just half a year, the place has returned to its former prosperity.

Fang Xiu was sitting on the second floor, and he could see the singing and dancing performances on the stage on the first floor.

Yang Yuhuan took out the prepared snacks from the package and placed them on the table.

He tested the tea with a silver needle again, and after confirming that it was non-toxic, he poured out the tea and placed it in front of Fang Xiu.

The slender hands picked up a piece of pastry, put it near Fang Xiu's mouth, and said in a sweet and clear voice: "This is the jujube cake bought in Yongzhou, master, try it."

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Sitting aside, Li Yaoyue looked at the busy Yang Yuhuan with no expression on her face, but felt contempt in her heart.

Just like Taoer couldn't understand why she would rather endure the loss of freedom than bow to Fang Xiu.

She also couldn't understand why a person as talented as Yang Yuhuan would be willing to follow Fang Xiu's side and be a happy bird in a cage.

Fang Xiu took a bite of the jujube cake, and Yang Yuhuan handed him tea.

"Jujube cake is the best paired with Longjing tea, sir, try it."

The crisp and pleasant voice sounded again.

So, Fang Xiu took another sip of tea.

Seeing this, Yang Yuhuan had a smile on his brows, and his heart was full of joy.

Her happiness is very simple, that is to serve Fang Xiu well.

at this time.

Suddenly, a strange voice came from not far away.

"Brother Tai is from Jizhou, he looks familiar."

The three of Fang Xiu turned their heads and looked around.

A rather handsome young man stood there, wearing brocade clothes and a fine jade pendant around his waist, looking at Fang Xiu with a smile.

"You got the wrong person."

Fang Xiu didn't bother to pay attention to him, and replied coldly.

Faced with this tone, the young man still had a smile on his face, and said, "That's my trouble."

After a pause, he continued: "Swinging on the willows in Lower Jizhou, I like to make friends with people the most in my life. I don't know if my brother will appreciate you."

Before he could finish speaking, Fang Xiu interrupted him abruptly.

"No."

The hot face stuck the cold butt twice in a row. If it was someone else, even if he was not angry, he would never have a good face.

But this Liu Shanghui still didn't leave, he still smiled and said: "Meeting is fate, brother, you don't have to act like you don't get close to strangers, maybe we can still meet in business .”

now.

Fang Xiu became a little impatient, turned his head to look at Liu Shanghui, and said calmly: "The thing I dislike most in my life is making friends with people. If you have nothing to do, don't come looking for trouble."

least like to make friends with people
It was the first time Liu Shanghui heard this kind of statement, he was startled at first, then his expression returned to normal, and said: "In this case, then I will only talk about business. Just now when Xiongtai came in, I noticed Xiongtai, and Xiongtai This maidservant.

I am willing to pay 1 taels of silver to buy this beautiful maid from Xiongtai, I wonder if it is possible? "

As he spoke, he looked at Yang Yuhuan who was beside Fang Xiu.

Hearing this, Yang Yuhuan was startled for a moment, then moved to Fang Xiu pitifully, and said in a low voice, "Your servant should not leave the master, the servant must take care of the master for the rest of his life, and the master should not sell the slave, okay?"

As he spoke, he began to cry, listening to me seeing Youlian.

aside.

Seeing this scene, Li Yaoyue's eyes twitched.

Undoubtedly, no matter how stupid Yang Yuhuan was, she knew that Fang Xiu would never sell her.

She still made such a pitiful appearance, she just wanted to win Fang Xiu's pity, and she wanted Fang Xiu to punish this rich young man named Liu Shanghui in a different way.

Hearing Yang Yuhuan's crisp and sweet voice, Liu Shanghui's eyes flashed a light, and he said again: "The sage said that it is not for a gentleman to take away a person's love. Let's do this. Let me add another 1 taels. Do you have to bear the pain to give up your love?"

In this era, whether it is the Qian State, the Yan State, or the Zhou State, buying and selling maids and maidservants is a very normal thing.

Not to mention maids, maids, or concubines, for many men, they are all goods that can be traded.

thus.

Liu Shanghui didn't think there was anything wrong with his request.

not to mention.

In his eyes, spending 1 taels of silver to buy a maid with her face covered is already a sky-high price.

In Jizhou, 1 taels of silver was enough to redeem the lives of five oirans and buy a hundred maidservants who could be called beauties.

Fang Xiu didn't speak yet.

Liu Shanghui was silent for a few seconds, and then said again: "To be honest, I am the grandson of the old man of the Liu family in Jizhou. Although I don't know what kind of business my brother is in, but when I arrive in Yan State, no matter what happens, I can help you. Go up."

(End of this chapter)