My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 439 Pay Attention to Xu Tang
Cui Ming and Hong Ye looked at each other, neither of them could answer this question.

After a moment of silence, Qin Yuan came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Look at what I am saying."

Cui Ming also said: "Miss, you have so many things to worry about every day, so don't worry too much about this. Worrying too much will only harm your health."

Qin Yuan nodded.

"Yes, I'll urge Sixteen on this matter. I'm worried about him, what will he do?"

The red leaves smiled.

Qin Yuan looked at Hong Ye meaningfully and asked, "You won't tell Sixteen what I said secretly, will you?"

Hongye's face suddenly turned red, and she pouted and muttered, "Why did you say that to me, Miss?"

Cui Ming said, "Miss, you shouldn't worry about Hongye telling the truth. You should worry about her trying to trick Sixteen into telling you something, but was tricked by Sixteen instead."

Qin Yuan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Hongye stamped her feet and said, "You are so good, Cuiming, you actually teased me together with the young lady."

As he said this, he was about to tear Cui Ming's mouth. Cui Ming couldn't resist and hurriedly hid behind Qin Yuan.

Hongye stamped her feet and said, "Come out, I'll tear you apart if you see me."

Qin Yuan cleared her throat, but before she could try to persuade him, she heard the maid outside report, "Madam, Shen Changle wants to see you."

Hongye rolled her eyes at Cuiming and whispered, "I'll settle the score with you later."

Cui Ming just smiled.

Qin Yuan sat up straight and said solemnly, "Let him in."

Hongye and Cuiming also stopped smiling and stood solemnly beside Qin Yuan.

After Shen Changle came in, he greeted first and then said, "Madam, I shouldn't have come today, but I met the second young lady and the young master in the Imperial College."

"Oh?"

Qin Yuan raised her eyebrows in surprise.

Shen Changle is not the kind of person who would look for trouble, so there must be a reason for him saying that.

Seeing that his lips were dry, Hongye quickly got a cup of tea and handed it to Shen Changle.

Shen Changle took it respectfully and smiled mellowly and kindly: "Thank you, Miss Hongye."

Although he was in an important position, he was still very polite to the people around Qin Yuan.

Qin Yuan said, "Have some tea first and then talk slowly."

Shen Changle looked at Qin Yuan gratefully, drank a few sips as elegantly as possible, moistened his throat, and said, "Today, I took people to post new poems on the poetry wall of the Imperial College. I happened to meet the young master escorting the second young lady back to her husband's house. I chatted with the young master for a few more words. I didn't expect that the second young lady met Xu Tang of the Xu family."

"Xu Tang?"

Qin Yuan frowned.

Shen Changle thought Qin Yuan didn't know this person, so he hurriedly explained: "Xu Tang is from the Xu family, he knows some martial arts, his father died early, and his health was not good before he died, so he agreed to give the title to Lord Xu."

Qin Yuan nodded.

Shen Changle continued, "Xu Tang and his sister both lived in my uncle's house. He didn't study much, and followed the Xu family's sons to find work outside. He also worked as a gambler in the gambling house under the name of Prince Jin and lent money at high interest. Later, his sister was sent to the Prince Jin's mansion to be a concubine. He was a good football player, so he was recommended to the Prince Qi's mansion to be a hanger-on. I often walked around the market and was concerned about the business on festivals, so I got along well with many people. I happened to find that Xu Tang also had a lot of contacts with people from the Yelu family, and they had a very close relationship."

Qin Yuan always knew his abilities, but was still a little surprised. "But what did you find wrong with Xu Tang?"

Shen Changle said: "Sixteen and Eighteen have asked me if I know anything about the Xu family, so I paid more attention to Xu Tang."

Qin Yuan praised: "You are thoughtful."

Shen Changle smiled and said, "I am the mistress's chambermaid, so I must think more about her to show my master's appreciation for me."

Qin Yuan nodded.

Shen Changle continued, "Mr. Xu was out drinking and having fun. He once said that the Xu family and the Marquis' Mansion were not getting along, and that he planned to take advantage of the Sixth Madam's funeral to make a scene at the Marquis' Mansion and make the Marquis' Mansion lose face. Later, he scolded Mr. Xu for trying to bet everywhere. Now that he sees that the Emperor values ​​the Marquis' Mansion, he hesitates and dares not act. He doesn't do what he promised, and instead pushes them aside. After all, he is just an uncle, and he can never be like a biological father. From then on, he only cares about his own future."

Qin Yuan said: "It seems that the Xu family..."

Shen Changle nodded.

Qin Yuan said: "No wonder the Xu family didn't come to cause trouble these days. I was worried for nothing."

Shen Changle said: "I think that even though Xu Tang said so, we still have to be on guard."

Mr. Gu Liu is determined to sue the Xu family, but Lord Xu is wavering. There is still some time before the funeral, so it is hard to say what the outcome will be.

Qin Yuan said: "Yes."

Shen Changle took a few more sips of tea and said, "I don't know how Xu Tang got in touch with the Second Miss and the Young Master, saying that he wanted to take them to watch Cuju. The Young Master is a man after all, and the strange thing is that he also persuaded the Second Miss. The Second Miss and the Young Master probably don't know that the Xu Family and the Marquis' Mansion are in a standoff. I don't know what Xu Tang's intention is in contacting the Qin Family now."

Qin Yuan frowned.

Since Shen Changle said this, it was obvious that Xu Tang was deliberately trying to make friends with him. This person had set his sights on the Qin family at this time, and he was indeed a little unsure of the intention behind it.

Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said, "You should pay more attention to this person and let me know if there is any news."

Shen Changle said: "Yes."

Qin Yuan asked again: "Is there anything else? How is business these days?"

Shen Changle smiled and said, "I came here because the young master came up with an idea, which I think is very good."

Qin Yuan stared at him with interest and said, "Tell me."

Shen Changle said, "Young Master said, do you want to build a new poetry wall? Write down the events of yesterday when Miss Seven and the other women fought bravely, when the Marquis led the soldiers to repel Yelu's hostage, and when the Emperor came in person. Young Master also wrote a doggerel poem yesterday. I think this is a good idea. We can also have someone write a storybook and add woodcuts. With the Marquis's reputation, it will definitely sell well. I just don't know what the master thinks?"

Qin Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "This kid is just playing tricks on me. You're the only one who takes his words seriously. If Dad knew about this, I don't know how to scold him."

In his previous life, Shen Changle worked as a gatekeeper at the government office. After Qin Heng failed the exams many times, he switched to general affairs and got along very well with him. It was also fate that they could be together again in this life.

Shen Changle smiled and said, "Although the young master is not as good at studying as the young master, he is just as clever."

Qin Yuan said: "Since you are also optimistic, why not just do it this way, but be careful about the priorities, and don't let others criticize the Marquis' Mansion behind your back, such as saying that your achievements are greater than your master's."

The implication is to give priority to the royal family and highlight the emperor's grace.

Shen Changle was startled and immediately responded, "I'll remember that."

Then Shen Changle talked about the business conditions of various shops. Although there had been some improvement, several shop owners had other ideas when they saw that the small shops near the West Market were doing very well.

Qin Yuan said: "The Emperor intends to hold a birthday party for the Empress Dowager. If they have any plans, they should do it as soon as possible. If they seize this opportunity once, they can make a fortune. Even if they do nothing for the rest of the year, I won't say anything."

Shen Changle smiled and said, "Master is smart, he even saves himself from these business tricks. Besides, the price of pepper in the market is falling more and more, and it has reached 32 taels of silver per pound."