Space takes me to ancient times

Chapter 174

Qu You and Chu Yu had lunch with Liao Zhongsheng in Yanwang Mansion, and then they took the old man back to Liao Mansion in a carriage.

After leaving the Liao Mansion, several people walked leisurely along the road towards Chaoyang Street.

"Did you see the two-story wooden building in front of you? That is the 'gold and jade mansion' that will be famous all over the world." Chu Xu pointed to the wooden building in front of him and raised his head proudly.

"Is that the gray wooden cabin in front?" Qu You wrinkled his nose in disgust.

This is the legendary Chaoyang Street?Qu You opened his mouth wide in surprise, turned his head and looked around speechlessly.Looking at the dilapidated wine shop in front, the bored street vendors chasing flies on the left, the brothel slaves drooping their heads and yawning on the right, and the scene of decay and depression all around, it doesn’t look as prosperous as Prince Yan described.

"Hehe..." Chu Xu smiled awkwardly.

Qu You walked forward slowly, feeling powerless to argue with Chu Xu, "Why is Chu State so poor?"

Chu Xu nodded, "Not rich."

"How to say?"

"Qin is the first among the four countries in Tianqi Continent, and Bai is the last." Chu Yu suddenly said.

"What about Jiang Country and Chu Country?" Which one came in second, Qu You looked up at Chu Yu.

Chu Yu turned his head, "Jiang State is comparable to Chu State, but Chu State is richer in land, while Jiang State is located in the northernmost part of Tianqi Continent, and belongs to a small border country."

Ah, no wonder she always feels that Jiang Guo is very familiar. It turns out that it is a country on horseback just like the ancient Turks.Qu You opened his mouth, wanting to remind Brother Chu Yu to pay attention to Jiang Guo, but he swallowed the words again.Forget it, it's better not to talk too much, at worst, she just pays attention secretly.

Qu You shrugged, and pulled Chu Yu to continue walking.

Chaoyang Street is very rich in species, merchants from south to north gather all their goods here, although the place is not as magnificent as she thought, but the transaction volume is astonishing.Qu You stood at the door of the wine shop, looking at the old wine being transported out of the altar, his heart was filled with turmoil.This is all right, is this place really the legendary place of Fukuzawa?

Qu You observed secretly for a while, then turned around and looked at Chu Xu treacherously, "His Royal Highness, how about we make a deal?"

Chu Xu rubbed his chin, "It's full of ghostly ideas."

Qu You smirked, and said with a smile: "You entrust me to take care of all the shops on Chaoyang Street, and within a year I guarantee that you will be the richest man in Chu State."

Oh, Chu Xu was silent on the surface, but he already had a wishful thinking in his heart.

"The restaurant in front and the brothel next to it are all owned by Prince Rui's Mansion." Just as Qu You was waiting for Chu Xu to reply, Chu Yu's voice suddenly sounded.

What are you talking about, that profitable restaurant and that empty brothel are Chu Yu's property?Qu You turned her head and looked at Chu Yu in disbelief.

"Touch my head quickly." Qu You took Chu Yu's hand and stroked her forehead.

Emma, ​​happiness comes too fast.Just now she was still thinking about how to run that restaurant away.As soon as he turned around, it became his own property.Qu You smiled wretchedly, and had already begun to sketch a bright future in his heart.

"Old Nine, you are not being kind." Chu Xu interrupted hastily.

Chu Yu took a look, and the corner of his mouth slightly lifted, "You have to think about it, but I don't."

Damn, even if you think about it, it won't work.Chu Xu curled his lips speechlessly, deeply ashamed of Chu Yu's despicable demeanor.

Standing on Chaoyang Street, Qu You gave a detailed explanation to the two brothers Chu Yu according to the idea in his heart.After listening, Chu Xu couldn't bear it anymore, and brought the two of them back to Prince Yan's mansion impatiently.

"This is the title deed of Chaoyang Street, you can do whatever you want." Chu Xu took the red deed from the servant, and then threw it on the table.

"Give it to me?" Qu You blinked and asked cautiously.

Chu Xu laughed, "My street is waiting for you to come back to life."

Peat, fooled.Qu You held the red deed in his hand, and looked at Chu Xu with contempt on his face.I knew that this guy had no good intentions, but he still couldn't guard against it after all precautions.

Qu You glared at Chu Xu, grabbed Chu Yu's arm, turned around and walked outside the palace.

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With the red contract in hand, I have everything.

Seeing the land deed papers in a row in front of her, Qu You flaunted, "Did you see it, did you see it, my husband still has to find Gao Shuaifu."

"Gao Shuai Fu?" Huan Shan walked in front of Qu You, holding rock sugar lotus seeds.

"Yes, he is tall, Zhang Dejun, and rich."

Oh...the girls nodded in understanding.

"Miss, are you going to open Jinyu Mantang on Chaoyang Avenue?" Dai Rou rubbed Qu You's shoulders with insight.

Qu You put the land deed under his nose and sniffed it, and put his chin in his hand with a look of intoxication, "Of course, not only is the house full of gold and jade, but I also want to open casinos, restaurants, and Jinxiufang on that street, so that the business of Qu's family It's blooming all over the city."

"Well, let's see who will dare to say that Miss is not worthy of Prince Rui in the future."

"That is, from now on, the people of Chu will rely on the young lady for all their basic necessities, food, housing and transportation. Let's see who dares to look down on the Qu family."

This is the Qu family, and this is their young lady, who is ambitious and far-sighted.The girls looked at each other, and they all puffed up their chests proudly.

Qu You asked Mu Qianhun to find some skilled craftsmen in the outer city, and then sent Ling Qi from You Group back to Qinghe Village, telling him to bring all the people on the list to Luoning City.Ling Qi nodded, put the list into the inner lining, and retreated with fists in both hands.

After explaining everything, Qu You concentrated on drawing the blueprints, including the layout of the hall full of gold and jade, the interior decoration of the gambling house, the playing and singing of the brothel, and the various display racks of the Jinxiu Workshop.After two full days of busy work, a street plan was finally born under Qu You's pen.

Oh my god, Qu You looked at the completed scroll on the desk and covered her mouth in amazement.It's so awesome, and the image is so good... She almost admired herself to death. This painting doesn't look like a plan, it's just a shrunken version of Qingming Riverside Scene.

"Master, the food is ready." Feng Ling entered the room with a bang.

"Well, I'll eat it later." Qu You looked at the picture scroll intoxicated, and couldn't bear to look away.

Feng Ling walked over curiously, looked down at the scroll, "Master, Master, did you draw this?"

How about it, it's beautiful.Qu You raised her eyebrows, with an expression of seeking praise.

It's so beautiful, Feng Ling pushed Qu You away, and lay down on the table by herself.

After waiting for Qu You to arrive for a long time, Chu Yu walked towards the study in person.In the room, the master and servant didn't notice it, they just looked at the plan with fascination.

Chu Yu quietly approached Qu You, and gently blew into her ear, "Yuyou."

Qu You trembled all over, goosebumps rose instantly, "Can you talk properly?"

Chu Yu smiled lightly, and pulled Qu You to look at the scroll on the table, "What is the painting, so fascinated."

Feng Ling pouted, rolled her eyes at Chu Yu, and reluctantly walked away from the table, "The planning map drawn by the master is on Chaoyang Street."

blueprints?Chu Yu glanced at Qu You in surprise, then looked down carefully.The scene in the painting is huge and magnificent, including the scenery of the suburbs, the water transport wharf, and the palace of Miyagi.There are people coming and going on the street, those carrying firewood, those pushing wheelbarrows, those driving oxen, those driving horses, and those carrying sedan chairs.There are fortune tellers, sugar blowers, cockfighters, jugglers, and dogfighters, all of which are dizzying.Bath in the charm of the breeze, listen to the ancient sounds, and hear the bells and drums frequently.Qu You recorded the bustling and lively scenes on both sides of the Chu Luoning River in a realistic way.

"You...painted it?" Chu Yu cleared her throat, her voice was hoarse and deep.

Yes - Qu You nodded silently.

Chu Yu's eyes flashed, "Can you lend me the scroll?"

Qu You tilted her head in doubt, she didn't understand, what's the use of Chu Yu's coming for such a random painting without any frame or inscription?

"Take it if you like it." Qu You was so generous, he waved his hand without hesitation.

Chu Yu gently rolled up the drawing paper, with that gesture of treating it like a treasure, as if what he was holding was not Qu You's casual brush, but a masterpiece that was created by everyone.

"You have dinner first, and this king will go to Yan Wang's mansion." Chu Yu embraced Qu You, and pressed a deep kiss on the red lips.

Hey, when it's time to eat, I actually have to go to Prince Yan's Mansion. Could it be that the food there is better than Prince Rui's Mansion.Qu You stomped her feet and watched Chu Yu walk away.

"Let's go, let's go eat." I was in a bad mood, so I looked for food.

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Chu Yu didn't disturb anyone, and ran towards Yan Wang's mansion on horseback with a scroll in his hand.

"Send someone to the Liao Mansion and invite Lord Liao here." Chu Yu dismounted and threw the reins to the porter.

"Yes, the slave obeys."

The concierge was very fast, not long after Chu Yu entered the door, Liao Zhongsheng's sedan chair landed at the door of King Yan's Mansion.

"Is Your Highness looking for an old minister for something important?" Liao Zhongsheng was led into the study by his servants.

"Grandfather, don't worry, take a look at this first." When everyone arrived, Chu Yu spread the plan on the desk.

Liao Zhongsheng and Chu Xu looked at Chu Yu suspiciously, then turned to look at the painting scroll still stained with ink.This, this is... the grandparents and grandson opened their eyes wide, and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

"Where did you get this painting?" Liao Zhongsheng took a deep breath and looked at Chu Yu nervously.

"Borrowed." Chu Yu lowered his eyes.

"You said it was borrowed, which master would lend such a masterpiece to others?" Chu Xu sneered, narrowing his eyes suspiciously.

Chu Yu sullenly looked at the two of them expressionlessly.

Chu Xu sighed, and slowly rolled up the drawing paper, "It was drawn by my siblings, it's really vivid."

Liao Zhongsheng was startled, and suddenly froze in place, "Your Highness Fifth, what did you just say?"

The corners of Chu Xu's mouth lightly lifted, and he smiled slightly, "This painting was drawn by Qu You, the ninth younger brother and sister."

"What evidence?"

"Grandfather, take a look here." Chu Xu spread out the scroll again, "The ink stains here are not completely dry, so it must have been painted not long ago."

"Even if the ink is not dry, it can't prove anything." Chu Yu refused to admit it.

Chu Xu raised his eyes, "Then I really want to ask Brother Jiu, where did you meet this tall man, and where did you get this scene?" There was an indescribable majesty in the plain voice.

Chu Yu remained silent, reaching out to take back the scroll.Chu Xu seemed to have been on guard for a long time. As soon as he moved, the scroll was quickly taken away.

"What do you mean?"

Chu Xu rogue smiled, "My brother kept this painting."

"No." Chu Yu categorically refused.

The two brothers came and went, making Liao Zhongsheng dizzy and completely stunned.

"Stop, stop, the old man is dizzy." Liao Zhongsheng raised his hand and gently pinched the bridge of his nose.

Chu Xu approached Liao Zhongsheng with a playful smile, and threw the rolled scroll into the old man's arms.

"Your Highness Fifth, be gentle with your hands and feet, and be careful not to break the drawing paper." Liao Zhongsheng held the drawing paper carefully, with cherished and obsessed eyes.

Chu Yumai walked to Liao Zhongsheng and asked for it, "Grandfather, please give me the scroll."

Liao Zhongsheng huddled in his chair with the scroll in his hands, guarding against Chu Yu with all his heart and eyes.

"Ninth Brother, I'm asking my siblings to draw a picture when I go back. Why are you so stingy?"

Chu Yu turned her head suddenly, and looked at Chu Xu with fierce eyes, "You can't talk nonsense, what evidence do you have?"

Chu Xu waved the paper fan, and walked forward in a chic way, "Look at the government office card on the painting, can I still not see it?"

Liao Zhongsheng spread out the drawing paper in doubt, and searched for the plaque Chu Xu mentioned on it with his fingers.Ah—here, 'Luoning Fuya'.The old man patted the table with a big laugh, with tears streaming down his face, "Yu'er, Yu'er, you still want to lie to me, so hurry up and invite me for the truth. Is this painting an act of girl Qu You?"

Chu Yu pursed her lips, her eyes as black as deep pools were firmly fixed on the drawing paper, her expression seemed to be in disbelief, only this small mistake would expose Qu You.

"Where is this painting?"

"Chaoyang Street."

"Where are you talking?" Chu Xu jumped three feet high.

"South of the city, Chaoyang Street." Chu Yu's eyes were full of contempt.

I'll go, this girl is amazing.Chu Xu sat on the armchair, gently touching his chin with his right hand.

"Is this painting her vision for the future of Chaoyang Street?"

"No." Chu Yu shook her head, "This is her essay, it is the planning map of that street."

Great, great, Liao Zhongsheng patted the low table excitedly, admiring his vision.He had an intuition that that girl would definitely do something in the future, but he didn't expect that she would give him such a big surprise in just one day.

"Ahem, painting—grandfather left it as a girl Quyou to send me to the old man's meeting." Liao Zhongsheng coughed, "I'll wait for me to frame it later, and let her mention a word to my old man. Things always have to have a beginning and an end."

Liao Zhongsheng got cheap and acted like a good boy, and the corners of Chu Xu's mouth twitched when he heard it.Grandfather, it's really good for you to come like this, isn't this the title of the book Ming Qiang.

"Oh, by the way, did you ever choose a good name for this painting?" Liao Zhongsheng touched the painting curiously.

Chu Yu was stunned for a long time, but at this moment when he heard Liao Zhongsheng's question, he came back to his senses, "I haven't named it yet."

Liao Zhongsheng stroked his beard, and a smile flashed in his eyes, "In this case, I will nominate this painting as a shameful nomination. This painting should be called 'Chaoyang Shanghe Tu'."

(End of this chapter)