Poison concubine enchanting

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When Dongfang Shuo came out again, Zhao Zheng and the others breathed a sigh of relief, and knelt down to the ground, "Welcome to the lord!"

It wasn't until this time that Zhao Zheng finally saw the prince who was loved by His Majesty in the legend. He raised his eyes secretly, and saw a handsome and tall man wearing a black trimmed gown with gold lining on the bottom. The soles are made of silk, and a pair of black official boots with auspicious cloud patterns are on the feet. The figure is slender, like a Zhilan Yushu, unexpectedly romantic.

Looking up, the black hair is combed high, and it is buttoned up with a white jade crown. A pair of eyebrows fly into the temples. Below is a pair of cold and indifferent eyes. A feeling of unbridled arrogance.

Sensing Zhao Zheng's scrutinizing gaze, Mo Xuan's eyes swept over coldly, Zhao Zheng immediately withdrew his gaze, his whole body trembling with fright.

This Lord Mo is really not simple!

"Everyone, get up! We are here to control the floods in the south of the Yangtze River. Starting today, I'm afraid we will disturb you for a while. Please forgive me, my lords!"

"My lord, you are welcome! It is our good fortune that your lord can come to my Jiangnan station! Moreover, the floods in the south of the Yangtze River have been frequent in recent years, and the common people are suffering unspeakably. Although the ministers have tried their best to manage it, the effect is very little..."

"Okay!" Mo Xuan interrupted Zhao Zheng's words impatiently, "I'll talk about this later, I'm tired after running around for days, but there is a comfortable place for me to wash up first!"

Zhao Zheng turned his eyes when he heard the words, "If the prince doesn't dislike it, how about living in the house?"

Mo Xuan's eyes turned around on his face, and he slowly smiled, "Alright!"

Zhao Zheng was extremely satisfied. He was worried that Mo Xuan would be difficult to deal with before, but it seems that he was overly worried. This person should be in the same category as them!If this is the case, it will be easy to handle!
So on the same day, Zhao Zheng personally led Mo Xuan and others to live in the mansion. The Zhao Mansion is located in a huge garden, the largest garden in the entire Suzhou City. It was originally a wealthy businessman. Zhao Zheng After coming to power, he used some means to take this garden into his hands. Since ancient times, the people did not fight with officials, especially the low status of businessmen, so they could only accept their fate in desperation. In this way, Zhao Zheng's family was in this garden live down.

In all fairness, this garden is indeed magnificent, with three steps and one pavilion, and five steps and one water pavilion, among which there are overgrown flowers and trees, lush and luxuriant, which is very gratifying.

When Mo Xuan and the others arrived at the door, they were naturally welcomed in with the highest standards. As soon as they stepped into the garden, Mo Xuan praised: "It's rare that Mr. Zhao's house is a good place to escape the summer heat.

Zhao Zheng smiled and said: "My lord, I'm just a little bit lucky. In the year I took office, there was a merchant who wanted to turn over the business and was in urgent need of silver, so he sold this house to the next official at a low price."

"Really?" Mo Xuan looked at him with a half-smile, "Luck is also a skill!"

Zhao Zheng repeatedly said yes!

Dongfang Shuo followed Mo Xuan all the way without saying a word, but the Mo Xuan in front of him made him feel very strange!
Because Dongfang Qing'er is a female family member, it is inconvenient to go with them, so she invited Mrs. Zhao from the mansion to come here to accompany her. This Mrs. Zhao is also very eloquent. Very interesting.

Because they were guests, Dongfang Shuo and the others were arranged in the guest room in the west wing. The courtyard in the west wing was quite large, with a rockery in the middle, and an artificial pond at the foot of the hill, filled with lotus flowers, fresh and elegant, with pleasant scenery.

From time to time, there are red koi swimming in the lotus pond. There is a wooden water bridge on the pond, which leads directly to the pavilion on the rockery. It is really very popular.

Dongfang Qing'er took a fancy to this place at a glance, so as soon as Zhao Zheng mentioned it, she readily agreed.

Zhao Zheng is also very proud. After this journey, he has already seen the clues. Mo Xuan is indeed the master among them. The sixteen princes and Princess Qing'er have to get his permission to do things, and among them sixteen The prince respects and fears Mo Xuan very much, while Princess Qing'er seems to be somewhat opposite. As for Mo Xuan, he is aloof and arrogant, but he is surprisingly easy to talk about. As for the specific situation, he will only know after getting in touch.

After making arrangements for everyone, Zhao Zheng asked them to rest for a while, and then they took a carriage to eat in a restaurant. His nephew Li Xiwen had already booked a banquet, and he was waiting for Mo Xuan and the others to pass by.

Mo Xuan agreed, and when Zhao Zheng and the others left, Dongfang Shuo couldn't understand: "Sir, why are you so warm to them today? I have never seen you treat other officials so warmly before."

Dongfang Qing'er on the side took the conversation and said, "I can't see it, isn't Lord Mo still so cold and noble? Hmph! He's even more prestigious than you and me."

Dongfang Qing'er's cynicism made Mo Xuan frown, and Dongfang Shuo's outspokenness made Mo Xuan extremely dissatisfied. After all, this is someone else's place. The so-called partition has ears. Even if they are in the room, it doesn't mean that they have nothing to say. It is safe for people to hear.

However, these two idiots might ruin their own good deeds. Thinking of this, Mo Xuan said seriously: "Dongfang Shuo, when will it be your turn to talk about my work? And Your Highness, when do you plan to go back to the imperial city? I I’ve already said it, we’re here to do business, not to travel around!”

Dongfang Qing'er snorted coldly, but didn't speak any more. Dongfang Shuo clenched his fists and bowed his head in silence.

Seeing that they were really an eyesore, Mo Xuan waved his hand, "Okay, you guys go to your own room to rest, I'm a little tired!"

Dongfang Shuo and the others could only temporarily resign.

On the other side, Zhao Zheng and his wife were discussing in the inner hall.

Mrs. Zhao lost all the joy she had before, and instead said with a worried face: "Master, why did you invite these great gods to your home? Have you forgotten that there are still a lot of silver taels for disaster relief in the house! "

Zhao Zheng glared at her, "What do you know? Although these people can't afford to offend, they may not be able to win over. Did you see that one of them is the side-by-side king who can cover the sky with one hand, and the other is the sixteenth prince who doesn't understand anything. There is also one, Her Royal Highness, who is purely here for fun."

"What does the master mean, we can win them all over?"

"It's best to win them all over, but I think the sixteenth prince should not be provoked. After all, he is the emperor's own son, and he looks ignorant. If he has anything to say, he will tell the emperor, so we have to be on guard. As for That princess, ma'am, don't you think it's nice to have such a daughter-in-law?"

Mrs. Zhao's eyes lit up when she heard the words, "Master is wise, these women in the palace have never seen many men. With the character and appearance of my Xuan'er, maybe they can really succeed! But master, once he becomes a son-in-law, he can't do it." I have made a difference in the officialdom! I am afraid that Xuan'er will not agree!"

"Idiot! With the identity of the emperor's relatives, what do you need that official position for? No matter how big the official is, he can't be as big as the royal family. You should quickly write to Xuan'er and ask him to ask for leave!"

"But Xuan'er has only been in office for less than three months. If he comes back here, will he lose his position?"

"It's just a small county magistrate. If he loses it, can't I help him get another one? Just write a letter quickly!"

Mrs. Zhao promised again and again, the more I thought about it, the more I felt that what Zhao Zheng said made sense. Instead of staying in the official position for decades and not getting ahead, it would be better to find a princess as his wife and become a son-in-law. What's more, she thinks the princess looks very good. As for being a little arrogant, it's only natural that she came from the royal family!How can a husband and wife not quarrel for a lifetime?

"By the way, the master hasn't mentioned that Prince Mo yet? I think that Prince Mo is the most powerful among the three, and I feel a chill all over my body before I get close."

"That's called momentum!" Zhao Zheng said with emotion, "This Lord Mo is indeed not simple. He looks about the same age as Xuan'er, but he is already an important minister in the court. I heard that the prince is a little afraid of him. , His Royal Highness the Sixteenth is even more obedient to him, not to mention that the emperor trusts him very much, even the current prime minister can't compare to his status!"

"so smart?"

"That's right, even if we can't win over such a person, we definitely can't offend him!"

"Yes, yes, the master is right. Don't worry, I will treat them well and make them feel at home!"

Zhao Zheng said with a smile: "I still believe in Madam. With Madam here, I don't worry about other things. What I worry about now is that Lord Mo may not buy it, so we have to be extremely careful in probing!"

"Master, I don't think you need to be so careful. This person always has desires, as long as he finds what he wants? It shouldn't be difficult to find what he likes!"

"Madam is right. In this case, you go and help me choose a few women with outstanding looks. I need them to accompany me at the banquet tonight."

Mrs. Zhao laughed and said, "Master, don't worry, I guarantee you will be satisfied!"

This Mrs. Zhao was a matchmaker for a while when she was young, and she met several sisters who worked on the flower boat, so she naturally understood what Zhao Zheng meant.

After everything was arranged, Mrs. Zhao left. Zhao Zheng went to sit behind the desk and sighed in his heart. I hope everything goes well this time!
When the sun was setting and the lights were on, Zhao Zheng had someone prepare a carriage and parked it outside the door, waiting for Mo Xuan and the others to come out. After a while, Mo Xuan, Dongfang Shuo and the others went to the restaurant together. Mrs. Zhao stayed at home to talk without going with them.

In order to show caution, Wu Qihua and others waited in the restaurant early, and specially booked the entire restaurant to prevent anyone who knew Mo Xuan's identity from coming to sue without compromising their capabilities.

All the way to the private room on the second floor, Mo Xuan and others sat down one after another. Zhao Zheng signaled, and soon Xiao Er brought up the delicious food that had been prepared.

"My lord, Your Royal Highness, on behalf of all the people in the south of the Yangtze River, I would like to thank you all for coming, and I have specially prepared peach blossom wine. I will do it first as a respect!"

Zhao Zheng picked up the wine glass and drank it down in one gulp, while Mo Xuan also took a sip to save face.

"Your Highness, this second cup is for the lower officials themselves. This time, the prince and His Highness can be invited to control the floods in the south of the Yangtze River. Why not worry about this?"

As Zhao Zheng spoke, he quickly picked up his glass again.

Seeing this, Wu Qihua laughed and said, "Old Zhao, why are you drinking so frankly today as a civil servant? Could it be that you are doing something special when you see the prince and the others coming over?"

"That's natural! It's such an honor for the prince to come to our Suzhou city. I'm so happy!"

Wu Qihua raised his wine glass when he heard the words, "My old Wu is a rough man, but the visitor is a guest, so I will offer a toast to the lord!"

Mo Xuan said with a faint smile: "Everyone, please be polite. This king is here on order, and he is not a guest. At most, he is just a person doing errands for His Majesty. You and I are colleagues, so there is really no need to be so polite!"

"My lord is really a cheerful person! My old Wu likes such a cheerful person! Come! Cheers!"

While drinking and drinking, Zhao Zheng and the others became less wary of Mo Xuan. As for Dongfang Shuo, in the eyes of everyone, he is just a child, how capable can he be?Mo Xuan didn't even allow him to drink wine!
It was also because of this that Dongfang Shuo was the most leisurely person on the entire wine table.

(End of this chapter)