Take charge of Ascension

Chapter 278 The Decree
Practicing swords by the seaside of Divine Turtle Island lasted for less than half a year. Naturally, it was impossible for Zhao Ji to live in the wilderness. He built a place to live near the coast.

The temporary residence was not a simple thatched cottage. Luo Qiushui mobilized a lot of people from the Luo family to build a three-room wooden house by the sea. It was a very nice house.

Such a house, in a big city like Sifang City, can only be afforded by wealthy families, but it is only a temporary residence for Zhao Ji.

In fact, Zhao Ji didn't care too much about this aspect. When he was a special soldier, he didn't experience any kind of difficult environment. He could really endure hardships, so he didn't care too much.
those external conditions.

However, Luo Qiushui, as a good wife and loving mother, would definitely not make Zhao Ji too hard, not only accompanied Zhao Ji to the beach, but also took care of everything for him.

Fortunately, Luo Qiushui was there. When Zhao Ji came back with Fang Shiliang and Liu Or, someone could greet him, so it wouldn't be too stretched.

In terms of taking care of household chores, Luo Qiushui is very good at taking care of everything in an orderly manner. Of course, she didn't do it herself.

The small courtyard by the seaside, when sitting in the courtyard and drinking tea, you can smell the salty smell of the sea water, Zhao Ji was not used to it when he first came here, but now, he is used to it.

"Brother Fang, Brother Liu, come, taste my Dongding oolong tea and see how it tastes."

Picking up a cup of tea, Zhao Ji invited Fang Shiliang and Liu Or.

"Okay, I'll have a taste."

Fang Shiliang responded with a smile, and took a sip.

Different from Fang Shiliang's performance, Liu He drank tea in a very heroic way. He picked up the teacup and poured all the tea in the cup into his mouth, not caring whether the temperature of the tea was not low.

"Good tea, good tea, the fragrance is timeless, light and pervasive, full of saliva."

Putting down the teacup, Fang Shiliang praised.

"Yes, good tea."

Liu Or also admired, and put down the empty teacup.

Judging from the expressions of the two, Fang Shiliang really tasted the taste of Dongding Oolong tea, but Liu Or obviously agreed casually and didn't know how to taste tea.

However, the purpose of Zhao Ji inviting Fang Shiliang and Liu Or to sit at home was not to drink tea, but to trick Fang Shiliang into the mission.

Taking advantage of the temperature from the battle just now, Zhao Ji didn't want to beat around the bush, and asked directly: "Brother Fang, you don't know why you are going to the Luo family this time, can you reveal something first?"

As soon as these words came out, there was a momentary silence in the atmosphere that was quite harmonious just now, Liu or let go of the teacup in his hand, just watched quietly, his eyes were on Fang Shiliang and Zhao Ji, but he didn't speak. the meaning of.

This time, Fang Shiliang, as the envoy, is the one who can really call the shots. Regarding matters related to the envoy, he will not intervene, not at all.

Liu or knows the way of being an official very well, that is to be cautious and wise, as long as he does what he is supposed to do, everything is enough.

While Liu Or kept watching from the sidelines, Fang Shiliang frowned slightly when he heard Zhao Ji's question, and did not give an immediate answer, but he also showed a trace of extraordinary momentum.

After a while of silence, as if he was weighing the pros and cons, Fang Shiliang finally said: "Brother Zhao, I was ordered to go on an envoy this time, in fact, it was to communicate with the Luo family, and it also brought His Majesty's expectations. I hope the Luo family will abide by the laws of Wu, and not be like the previous Wang family."

"In addition, I also brought an imperial decree, which is for Brother Zhao. If Brother Zhao is willing, I can read the imperial decree first."

"Oh, I don't know what the imperial decree is for me. If Brother Fang is convenient, you can read it."

Hearing that the imperial decree was related to him, Zhao Ji's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help guessing that there was something about him in it.

Even though he became the son-in-law of the Luo family, Zhao Ji has always acted very low-key and rarely showed himself in front of others. I don't know how the emperor heard about him.

However, after thinking about it, Zhao Ji also thought of something, the emperor could hear his name, it should have something to do with the Tenth Prince.

"Okay then, set up the incense table and read the imperial decree."

Fang Shiliang readily agreed.

Luo Qiushui has tried his best to gather together, but there are few daily necessities here, and there is not even a single incense table or incense tripod.

"Brother, there are really no such things here. It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice. I really have no choice."

When Luo Qiushui turned to Zhao Ji, he felt a little guilty.

"Forget it, forget it, it's not your fault."

Patting Luo Qiushui's jade hands, Zhao Ji shook his head, not paying much attention.

The reason why Zhao Ji seemed eager to know the purpose of Fang Shiliang's mission was because he was afraid that his intentions would not be good, or that the court would have some disadvantages for the Luo family. It would be better if he could know first and be prepared.

However, through the communication with Fang Shiliang, Zhao Ji has judged that Fang Shiliang's mission this time is still with a kind of kindness, so he is not so anxious.

"Brother Zhao, you and your sister-in-law are so loving and sweet, I really envy others."

Seeing Zhao Ji and Luo Qiushui's show of affection, Fang Shiliang felt a little unbearable, and interrupted with a smile.

"Hehe, brother Fang Xian is probably still single. If so, I can ask your sister-in-law to take care of it for you and introduce you."

When Fang Shiliang made a joke, the distance between the two parties suddenly shortened a lot. Like an old friend who has known each other for many years, Zhao Ji also made a joke.

"Brother Zhao will take advantage of others. We haven't talked about size yet, so he's called my good brother. But, call him what you want."

Fang Shiliang shook his head, and said with a smile: "As for asking my sister-in-law to introduce it to me, forget it. The family already has the intention in this regard. Besides, in a family like ours, it is difficult to decide the marriage by yourself."

"That's good. I'm sure your family will find you a good marriage. When the time comes, you must send me an invitation."

Zhao Ji said half-jokingly and half-sincerely.

"no problem."

Fang Shiliang readily agreed.

"Here, brother Zhao, take the imperial decree and read it. Since we are so familiar, let's save those etiquette things."

Handing a roll of yellow cloth to Zhao Ji, Fang Shiliang smiled lightly.

After receiving the yellow cloth, Zhao Ji nodded: "I would like to thank Brother Fang Xian for that."

Although Wu Guo also has some etiquette, and the hierarchy is quite strict, everyone needs to abide by it, but the etiquette requirements are not so strict, otherwise, Fang Shiliang would not dare to be so casual.

(End of this chapter)