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Chapter 601: They missed the excitement of this world.

Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu held hands, like an ordinary young couple, walking on the streets of Dongshi.

As Lin Xuezhu walked, she looked at the lantern riddles hanging along the street with some disgust.

She guessed that modern riddles may come from ancient lantern riddles.

Otherwise, why would she have guessed the riddles on the lantern riddles when she was in elementary school?

"Madam, do you want to guess lantern riddles?" Yuan Xiu saw that she kept looking at the lantern riddles and thought she was interested.

Lin Xuezhu quickly shook his head and whispered, "Husband, if I want to guess, you can ask the guards to tear down all the lantern riddles on this street right now." "

Is that an exaggeration?" Yuan Xiu pretended to be surprised.

Lin Xuezhu nodded seriously and said, "I could guess these lantern riddles when I was a child. So, I'd better keep them for everyone's entertainment."

Yuan Xiu agreed.

The two continued to walk hand in hand, and when they reached a teahouse, Yuan Xiu asked, "Madam, do you want to go in and have a rest?"

Lin Xuezhu had no objection and entered the teahouse with Yuan Xiu.

In the teahouse, the storyteller was telling a ghost story that happened during the Lantern Festival, which suited the occasion.

Lin Xuezhu heard it fresh.

At times like this, whether it's singing or storytelling, shouldn't it be something festive and lively?

This teahouse is quite unique.

Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu drank tea, ate dried fruit snacks, and listened to books.

It wasn't until the storyteller finished telling the story that the two of them got up and walked out of the teahouse.

By this time, there were already many people on the street.

There are vendors selling various snacks and small items everywhere, as well as stalls for games such as Touhu and Jiuhuan.

Some literati even formed a poetry recital bureau.

Lin Xuezhu saw several young eunuchs walking past them carrying stacks of candied haws on their shoulders.

Some people who are good at socializing with others asked Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu when they saw them: "Master, would you like to buy a bunch of candied haws for this girl?"

Yuan Xiu and Lin Xuezhu ate a lot of candied haws when they were in the palace.

Moreover, in order to make the competition fair and just, they will not favor any young eunuch.

Yuan Xiu waved his hand and said no.

He was afraid that if he spoke, he would be recognized.

The little eunuch didn't bother and walked away carrying the stack with a smile.

"Madam, you want to train them to do business?" Yuan Xiu asked in confusion.

Once these little eunuchs are purified, they can only stay in the palace for the rest of their lives.

Even if they had the chance to leave the palace, they would not be able to marry and have children and live like normal people.

Therefore, let alone saying there is no chance, even if there is a chance, they may not be willing to leave the palace.

Cultivating them is not as good as cultivating palace maids.

When the palace ladies reach the age of twenty-five, if they have not received the emperor's favor, they can be released back home.

Lin Xuezhu said: "I just want them to come out and practice and see who has a better brain. If they have a brain, they can rest assured if any errands are given to them in the future."

Moreover, the palace is a small society. Everyone is a member of a small society.

This kind of activity is regarded as team building.

While building the team, give out some small benefits to motivate everyone.

The atmosphere in the palace should not be too lively, nor should it be too lifeless.

The characters of the servants should not be too out-of-the-box or too dull.

Lin Xuezhu strived to give the entire palace a rigorous yet lively look.

Yuan Xiu smiled, "Madam, as the master of the harem, is truly unprecedented and unprecedented."

He didn't care. Anyway, in the entire harem, except for his wife and a pair of children, there was no one else he cared about.

As for how the madam wants to manage the harem, it's up to her.

The two of them strolled around for a while and then visited several shops of the Northern Chamber of Commerce.

In the flower and fruit tea shop, all the holiday gift boxes have been sold out.

There are also traveling ladies and ladies who are choosing individual flavors of flower and fruit tea.

The same is true in Liuli Shop. Newly launched utensils and ornaments, especially small ones, sell out very quickly.

Not to mention the rouge and gouache shops. Nowadays, during the holidays, lighting a scented candle to add to the festive atmosphere has become a basic operation for wealthy people.

Only when Yuan Xiu truly saw the prosperity of the shop did he have a true understanding of the taxes paid by the Northern Chamber of Commerce every year.

At three o'clock in the morning, the two of them strolled towards the Northern Chamber of Commerce, wanting to see who would come out on top in guessing the lantern riddles this year.

There were many people like them who were willing to join in the fun, and the crowd was bustling at the entrance of the Northern Chamber of Commerce.

Yuan Xiu protected Lin Xuezhu with his arms to prevent her from being hit by the crowd.

Lin Xuezhu was quite sociable, and soon started chatting with several aunties around her.

The aunt is worthy of being an aunt. All the new things that happened in Dongshi that night could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of the aunt.

Lin Xuezhu and Yuan Xiu had been wandering around for so long, but they didn't see the excitement. After a while, they were filled in by the aunt's vivid narration.

Lin Xuezhu listened with great interest, and Yuan Xiu was also very interested.

He suddenly felt that it was really good to be like this.

There is no need to worry about political affairs, no need to compete with courtiers, just simply go shopping with my wife, watch the excitement, and experience the fireworks of the world.

At half past midnight, Jing Lan appeared in the second-floor corridor of the Northern Chamber of Commerce.

Behind her, there were several young and beautiful girls standing, each holding a gift box in their hands, showing it to everyone downstairs.

The atmosphere reached its highest point for a while.

Jing Lan is full of smiles, and she plays suspense well, which attracts everyone's curiosity.

She first talked about the development of the Northern Chamber of Commerce in the past few years, then thanked the elders in Beijing for their support of her business, then promoted a wave of new products that were about to be put on the shelves, and finally announced the first prize for guessing the lantern riddles.

It's an old acquaintance - Yan Qingsong.

One of the victims of the Chunwei fraud case that year was the one who was later sent to the Hanlin Academy by Yuan Xiu.

Lin Xuezhu was overjoyed and said to Yuan Xiu: "The whole court said that the people in the Hanlin Academy are old-fashioned and only know how to study and are useless in other matters. Now, now that there is such a little expert at guessing lantern riddles, it is enough for the old academics in the Hanlin Academy. It's been blowing for several days."

Yuan Xiu also laughed and said, "No."

Lin Xuezhu saw Yan Qingsong happily receiving the prize, and felt that today's Lantern Festival was a perfect one.

She pulled Yuan Xiu's hand and said, "Husband, let's go back."

"Yes." Yuan Xiu protected Lin Xuezhu and squeezed out from the crowd.

At this time, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

The excitement belongs to others, and he will eventually return to the deserted palace.

The experience he just had was like a lively dream to him.

Now, it's time to wake up from the dream.

He turned his head and looked at Lin Xuezhu, who was walking beside him.

I can't help but think: If I am like this, what about my wife who likes fun?

Will she regret marrying him and be separated from the excitement of this world from now on?

Chapter 602: Has she ever thought about leaving the palace to do business?

Lin Xuezhu had no idea that celebrating the Lantern Festival would make her husband feel so emotional.

After she returned to Chunhua Palace, she asked the maid to fetch water for her and Yuan Xiu to wash themselves, and then went to sleep contentedly.

Once the Lantern Festival is over, the New Year is over.

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty ushered in the first court visit of the new year.

In the court, there is naturally no political affairs that would ruin the atmosphere.

Even if there is, as long as it is not a military situation like foreign invasion, we can suppress it and wait until the first month is over.

Nothing more, just for good luck.

In Chunhua Palace, Lin Xuezhu summoned the fifteen young eunuchs sent out last night and began to count their harvest.

After finishing the counting, the winner was decided. She was not in a hurry to reward them, but took them to review the game.

She asked the little eunuchs to tell each other how they did business last night.

So, she heard a variety of answers.

There were people walking around the East Market all night long, and their main targets were young men and women.

Some people think that everyone is in Dongshi and the competition is too fierce, so they go to the branch streets.

Some people think of making small profits but quick turnover, and if they can sell a hundred candied haws, even if they can't win, the income will still be considerable.

Some people think that since there is no set price, they should sell it more expensively and try to make back their money by selling a few dozen sticks.

...

Everyone finished talking about their own sales methods, and the last one was the sales champion this time, Eunuch Meng.

Eunuch Meng always listened attentively when others were talking, and did not show any arrogance just because he was the first.

Lin Xuezhu saw this and felt very satisfied.

He is neither arrogant nor impetuous, always maintains a humble attitude towards learning, and is a person who can do things well.

Then, when Eunuch Meng spoke, everyone was stunned.

"The slave didn't rush to sell the candied haws. Instead, he found a few people to inquire about the prices of other colleagues. The slave found that some of them were selling very cheaply and some were selling very expensive, so he took a compromise price. , sold the candied haws in the hands of the slave to restaurants and teahouses. After the sale, the slave had money, so he went to collect the candied haws in batches from the colleagues who sold the lowest price, and then observed. After checking the marching route of other colleagues, I sold some before them at a slightly lower price than them. In the end, those colleagues who sold the most expensive candied haws were not completely sold out and could only be sold at low prices. He asked someone to buy it, walked around the wealthy people's houses along the street, and sold it at a discount to the servants of various houses who could not go out."

After saying that, he lowered his head in shame, as if he felt that his method was not honorable.

Those colleagues who either took the initiative or had to sell candied haws at low prices were shocked to realize that all the large purchases they encountered were made by this colleague Meng.

In an instant, everyone lost their composure and looked at Eunuch Meng with condemning eyes.

Eunuch Meng suddenly felt even more ashamed.

Last night, he just wanted to win, and he didn't expect to offend his colleagues.

Is it too late to repent now?

Lin Xuezhu smiled happily.

She felt that Eunuch Meng had several very significant advantages.

Plan before taking action, observe your opponent first, and then decide on a strategy. As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be in danger in a hundred battles.

Know how to quickly repay the capital and then use the funds repeatedly, money begets money, and profits compound.

Know how to be one step ahead, follow others' path, leaving others with no way to go, and have a strong sense of competition.

Although, she didn't think Eunuch Meng did this because he understood these theories.

But some people can figure things out with their intuition and brain.

This is called talent.

Therefore, Lin Xuezhu concluded: "Although you may think that Eunuch Meng is playing tricks and winning without force. But I want to tell you that the shopping mall is like a battlefield, and most of the time, competitors are like enemies. If you are soft-hearted towards them, They will not be soft-hearted to you. As long as there is a chance, they will definitely try to make you unable to stand up."

After a pause, she continued: "Eunuch Meng's methods are just normal competition methods, and they are not considered undermining. Just treat it with a normal attitude. Of course, it's one thing in business, but it's another thing when you're in the palace. When you're doing business, you should compete. When you're in the palace, you should cooperate. "

"Yes . , I will obey the Queen's teachings." All the young eunuchs seemed to have their acupoints tapped, and the psychological fluctuations caused by Eunuch Meng's operation just now calmed down.

The Lantern Festival games were just a mercy of the queen, allowing them to go out and experience things.

After playing it, seeing it, and experiencing it, when it's time to come back and do your job, you still have to do your job well.

After all, the palace is where they live and work.

It is their duty and responsibility to serve their master.

In front of everyone, Lin Xuezhu rewarded Eunuch Meng with the money and divided the hard-earned money among everyone before sending everyone away.

However, Eunuch Meng was left alone.

Eunuch Meng was a little scared.

Although he had been praised by the queen just now, the money in his arms still made him feel a little heavy.

Lin Xuezhu asked: "Eunuch Meng, have you ever thought of leaving the palace to do business?"

Eunuch Meng was stunned.

In fact, he doesn't understand what business is.

He didn't think of the candied haws sold last night as a business.

He felt that it was a game the Queen played with them on a whim.

"This slave is scared." Eunuch Meng knelt down with a plop.

Seeing his frightened look, Lin Xuezhu didn't know what to say.

Although she was not a kind queen, she didn't do anything to the palace people.

Oh, except for the daughters sent in by the ministers when they first entered the palace.

But she only dealt with those people because they had ulterior motives.

She wouldn't attack someone who didn't offend her without any reason.

Why was this Eunuch Meng so frightened after just hearing a word from her?

But it's okay, as a queen, it's better to be feared than to be overwhelming.

Therefore, Lin Xuezhu's expression did not change at all, and continued: "You also know that I am the boss behind the Northern Chamber of Commerce. A while ago, the president of the Northern Chamber of Commerce told me that she lacks someone who is diligent and diligent. She is a smart person and wants me to look for people for her. All fifteen of you have done well as servants in the palace, so I chose you to start a small business out of the palace. , So, put away your fearful words first, and answer whatever I ask you."

She said with a bit of dignity in the last sentence.

Eunuch Meng has a flexible mind and has rules for doing things. This is his advantage.

But if this person doesn't understand the situation and loses judgment when encountering some pressure, she won't be able to use it.

When doing business, how can you only deal with people who have the same or lower status than you?

How to make friends upward is also a very important ability.

Chapter 603: Changing the World

Fortunately, Eunuch Meng is a sensible person.

Lin Xuezhu made his words clear and he calmed down.

After thinking for a while, he knelt down and said thanks: "I thank the queen for your appreciation."

The small world in the palace was certainly stable.

Encountering a generous emperor and queen, the life of the slaves can be considered easy.

However, if you can live with dignity outside the palace, who would want to be a slave in the palace?

Lin Xuezhu felt that Eunuch Meng adjusted his mentality very quickly.

So he said: "Nominally, you are still the father-in-law in the palace, but you are sent out by me to do things. The moon silver in the palace will no longer be issued to you, so you can get your moon silver from the Northern Chamber of Commerce."

In the north . If you do well in the Jing Chamber of Commerce, you will receive extra bonuses. The income is much better than receiving a dead salary in the palace.

However, Lin Xuezhu would not guarantee this in advance.

She has given Eunuch Meng a chance, and now it depends on how he behaves.

Compared with those who are already engaged in business, she hopes that those who are at the bottom of society but have talent can gradually change their destiny through their own efforts.

Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, although businessmen have the lowest social status, at least they have money in their hands and no panic in their hearts.

She doesn't care about false fame, what she wants is a real good life.

Lin Xuezhu told Yuan Xiu her plan.

It was just to send a eunuch out of the palace. Yuan Xiu could not agree with it, so he immediately let Lin Xuezhu take care of it.

The next day, Eunuch Meng left the palace. He found the Northern Chamber of Commerce and explained the situation to Jing Lan.

Originally, he thought that Jing Lan would be disgusted when he heard his identity.

Unexpectedly, Jing Lan's expression did not change at all, but she explained to him seriously what she wanted him to do next.

Others didn't know it, but Jing Lan knew it herself.

She had also fallen into a quagmire. If the queen hadn't pulled her out, her current fate would have been worse than Eunuch Meng's.

In this way, a group of people who have suffered from human suffering came together.

Work hard to change your destiny.

Little did they know that what they did also affected the people of this era and indirectly changed the original appearance of this era.

In early spring, the ice and snow melt.

The road construction plan formulated by Yuan Xiu was officially launched.

At the same time, comprehensive schools led by the Hanlin Academy and assisted by the Northern Chamber of Commerce were opened across the country.

The so-called comprehensive school is a place where knowledge and skills are learned.

Different from academies, which focus on imperial examinations, comprehensive schools teach more about how to make a living.

And not only men, but women can also enter the school.

Women can learn to read and write, learn to run a household and manage finances, or they can improve their skills and learn business ethics.

The same goes for men, but the courses are slightly different from women's.

The school's tuition is low, it only earns a cost, and it is not for profit.

The emergence of schools broke this era in which skills and crafts were in the hands of a few people, and the main way of teaching was through apprenticeship, giving more people the opportunity to learn skills for a living.

Reading and literacy can make people understand and think independently, so that they can have a stronger grasp of their own lives.

The comprehensive school established by the Northern Chamber of Commerce in the capital is different from those in other places.

This is especially true for girls' schools.

The queen showed mercy and released from the palace those beautiful women who had entered the palace and became maids in various palaces when the emperor ascended the throne.

Those who wish to return home can do so on their own.

If you want to do something, you can go to a women's school to teach etiquette.

The most important thing for a noble lady in Beijing is etiquette.

In the past, in order to enter the palace draft, well-connected families would ask aunts in the palace to train their daughters.

Those who have no connections will inquire from all sides, fearing that their daughter will be at a disadvantage in the competition because she does not understand palace etiquette.

Nowadays, the journey of entering the palace draft is basically hopeless.

The group selected when the emperor ascended the throne has been released one after another, and presumably no new people will be selected.

But the emperor's lack of draft selection is tantamount to increasing competition in the marriage market.

There are only so many men in good condition.

In order to choose a good husband, the noble daughters of various families work harder than entering the palace draft.

My father is an official in the court, and his official position cannot be changed in a short period of time.

If you want to roll, you can only roll yourself.

Virtue, housekeeping, etiquette, playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, appearance...

Suddenly, the business of the makeup shop and the girls' school was extremely good.

Yes, in the capital, girls' schools are a business.

A noble girl in the capital has been pampered since she was a child, and is not as easily instilled with ideas that change her destiny as a girl from a poor family.

Their thoughts are still fixed on finding the right husband and having someone to depend on for the rest of their lives.

Lin Xuezhu wouldn't try to change these people's minds with a burst of Holy Mother's heart.

She will only use their thoughts to make money for the Northern Chamber of Commerce, and then use this money to help more people in need.

As for these women, they have their families to rely on.

Their fate does not need others to worry about.

Therefore, the skills of women's schools are so high that many noble families still flock to them.

In their view, the people who come out of the palace represent the ceiling of women's etiquette.

As long as their daughters can be trained by the people in the palace, they will not make mistakes in etiquette in this life.

So, at the beginning, the women's school was just about the cultivation of skills.

Slowly, some people began to try to obtain additional guidance from female gentlemen by offering higher prices.

The women's school took advantage of the situation and launched one-on-one tutoring classes, and the price of skills training can be said to be astronomical.

But there are still many aristocratic families who are not short of money and choose one-on-one guidance.

Gold and silver flowed into the banks opened by the Northern Chamber of Commerce like running water, and were invested in the construction of all walks of life across the country like running water.

Some people realized that these methods of the emperor and empress were a mild version of robbing the rich and giving to the poor.

However, even if they know this, for the rich, they still have to spend the money they should.

Their investment ideas are advanced and they believe that the money they spend now will eventually bring them higher returns.

For example, if a daughter marries well, the long-term impact on the family will be immeasurable.

For another example, actively supporting the Northern Chamber of Commerce and pleasing the Queen is equivalent to pleasing the Emperor.

This person is afraid of getting caught.

Once someone opens the book, someone will roll it harder.

The entire capital city is in a state of chaos for consumption.

Outside the capital, especially in the more remote areas, changes are quietly taking place due to various decrees issued by the emperor and various conveniences provided by the queen.

Once people's thoughts change, their role in promoting the development of the entire society is immeasurable.

The North has always been at the forefront of this silent social change.

Yuan Xiu still doesn't know that "changing the world" that he and Lin Xuezhu discussed on the road to exile is quietly happening.

Chapter 604: The Queen Mother is Illiterate.

In the spring of the sixth year of Chong'an, in the northern border.

"Princess, princess, I beg you to come down quickly." Luo Hong stood under the tree, pleading to the little girl on the tree with a look of despair.

The little girl sat on a tree branch, picked a crab apple and put it in her mouth. She was so sour that her mouth watered.

Wearing pink embroidered soft satin shoes on her little feet, she shook her legs proudly when she heard Luo Hong's call.

Luo Hong had no choice but to say to the young woman sitting by the window: "Master, please take care of me. She has been sitting on the tree for half an hour. I am really afraid that she will fall."

Lin Xuezhu was in the house . He rubbed his temples and said nonchalantly: "It's your job to serve our little ancestor, so don't bother me."

She looked like I didn't want to care.

The little girl on the tree is her five-year-old daughter, whose name is Yuan Wenqiu and her title is Joy.

Originally, if the little girl was given a quieter name and a more festive title, everything would be taken up.

Unexpectedly, this girl has become a real sports genius since she could walk.

To say he is an athletic genius is to be understated. In fact, the word Lin Xuezhu wanted to use was "little lunatic".

At the age of five, he could climb trees to catch birds and go down rivers to catch fish, and he dared to do anything.

If you can't see it at a glance, you won't know where it is.

He perfectly inherited the athletic talents of his father and mother and carried them forward.

In order to prevent her from having an accident, Luo Hong, who was originally serving Lin Xuezhu, almost became the little princess's personal maid.

Luo Hong was already older. When Lin Xuezhu entered the palace, she was the aunt in charge.

Now I am worried about joy every day, and my hair has grown gray on my temples.

Lin Xuezhu sometimes felt emotional watching it.

After giving birth to two children, she was not doing well as a mother, but Luo Hong was tired and aged by more than ten years.

Who can believe it!

However, this girl Xi Le was very playful when she was still in her belly.

It's my fault that she has no experience and didn't realize that she would be more capable of causing trouble in the future.

As an old mother, Lin Xuezhu often takes a deep breath when she sees her daughter, then turns around and pretends she didn't see her.

As long as she was out of sight, her daughter was a quiet little lady.

When Lin Xuezhu thought of this, her eyes couldn't help but fall on her six-year-old son in the room.

The little guy has been sitting in front of the desk for more than two hours.

During this period, except for getting up to solve physical problems, I didn't even move my buttocks.

This little guy was quiet, but it was too quiet.

Sometimes, Lin Xuezhu deeply doubts herself.

Did she give birth to her two children with the wrong gender?

Why are boys as quiet as virgins and girls as active as rabbits?

Just when Lin Xuezhu was deep in thought again, a crashing sound suddenly came from outside the window.

When she heard the sound, she turned around and saw her five-year-old daughter coming down from the tree.

Before she could land smoothly, the little girl became impatient, loosened her legs, and slid down holding the trunk of the tree.

Then, he fell into the bushes.

Luo Hong was so frightened that she rushed forward and used her body to cushion her, almost missing her waist.

The little girl got up, patted the dust on her hands, and ran away again.

Luo Hong could only get up and chase after him.

Lin Xuezhu looked at this scene that was happening every day, feeling both amused and helpless.

At this time, her big boy finally raised his head, with a puzzled look on his face.

Lin Xuezhu suddenly felt bad and was about to run away when Hao Daer spoke.

"The Queen Mother, as my sons and ministers have watched, my father has been building fortifications in the Northern Territory over the years, building roads and digging canals in various places, recruiting craftsmen, and stationing troops to gather food. The Queen Mother is in charge of the Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce behind the scenes and has a great influence on what the Emperor Father has done. I thought that this is how governance should be. But today when I was studying, I saw this sentence. "

As he said that, the little guy cleared his throat and said seriously: "The city is not complete, and there are not many soldiers. It is also a disaster for the country; the fields are not cultivated, the goods and wealth are not gathered, it is not a harm to the country; the superiors are rude, the subordinates are uneducated, thieves and the people are prosperous, and the mourning is endless. My son and minister do not understand this very well, and I want to ask my mother-in-law. What do you mean?"

Looking at the little guy's sophisticated look, Lin Xuezhu seemed to have been slapped in the head, and immediately wanted to say: Damn you, what are you talking about? Mom is a pragmatist. If you ask about mathematics or physics, Mom can explain it to you. Ancient Chinese... I'm sorry that I don't have such high literary attainments.

However, she could only think about this in her heart in the end.

As a mother, let alone how tall she is in the eyes of her children, she cannot be illiterate.

Her eldest son naturally likes to read the masterpieces of these philosophers. She can't keep up with the rhythm. You can't blame the child for being too motivated.

Just when her thoughts were changing and she was about to find some excuse to escape.

Outside the door, a pink and yellow figure flew in like a gust of wind.

"Mom, Queen, Aunt Luohong said that Queen will take my brother and I to play in the grassland tribe. When are we going?" Xi Le hugged Lin Xuezhu's waist and rubbed her little head against her belly.

Hearing this vernacular, Lin Xuezhu's familiar and cordial feeling came again.

She stared at her eldest son sadly, and then glanced at her precious daughter with relief. She looked very helpless and pretended to say: "Why, Xile can't wait to go to the grassland to play?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Aunt Luo Hong has never been to the grassland. I asked her what the grassland was like, and she said she didn't know. .

Lin Xuezhu felt that sometimes, his daughter Feng Feng Huohuo had a pretty good personality.

real.

For example, when she was about to show her timidity, the little girl came out to save her.

Therefore, Lin Xuezhu patted his daughter's furry little head with great comfort, and said with a smile: "Although the grassland tribes have good relations with us in the Central Plains, they are still other people's homes. Before going to other people's homes, you have to say hello to the owner, right? The queen has already I've sent someone to deliver the letter, and we'll leave right away once the Great Khan over there agrees."

"When will the Great Khan over there agree?" Xi Le asked, tilting her little head.

This question is much easier to answer than that classical Chinese article.

Lin Xuezhu stood up calmly, took the little girl's hand and walked out, "Mom, I will take Xi Le to the prefect's mansion and ask the prefect if the person who sent the letter has returned."

"Okay, okay." Xi Le jumped up and down. , although he has short calves, he jumps quickly and walks no slower than Lin Xuezhu.

Behind the mother and daughter, Yuan Chongyu stretched out his hand and said to Lin Xuezhu's back: "Mother, you haven't clarified my doubts yet."

Lin Xuezhu turned around, put on an innocent and helpless face, pointed at the anxious little girl, and threw the blame directly to her in a dignified manner, "Mother, please take your sister to the prefect's mansion first. Your question will be discussed later. I'll tell you when I get back. "

Chapter 605: She was very happy after coaxing herself.

Lin Xuezhu took the little princess Xi Le's hand and walked all the way to the prefect's mansion.

As I walked, I thought: Do you know how difficult it is for an old mother to have a difference of more than one year between the eldest and the second child?

I originally thought that since the two children were not much different in age, they should be able to play together.

Unexpectedly, these two children have completely different personalities.

Let alone playing together, it is difficult to even meet in person.

One shuts himself in the room every day to study, while the other, in modern terms, is called giving up.

As an old mother, she can only do her own work.

"Mother, mother, mother, what is there on the grassland?" Xi Le grabbed Lin Xuezhu's hand, with a look of longing that he couldn't even hide.

Lin Xuezhu said: "There is grass on the grassland, and there are patches of sugar beet fields, as well as cows, sheep, and horses."

Xi Le suddenly stopped talking.

Lin Xuezhu lowered his head and looked at the expression on her face, knowing that she was imagining things in her little head.

It's good. Although she is not a lady, she is not stupid. She is a little girl with many ideas.

She was afraid of raising a rigid child, but fortunately, her daughter was not.

The mother and daughter just strolled to the prefect's mansion.

It's not that Lin Xuezhu doesn't want to ride in the carriage, it's mainly because the little girl can't sit still, and it will be boring if she can't jump around in the carriage.

Lin Xuezhu is a mother who encourages her children to liberate their nature. As long as there is no danger, they can make trouble no matter what they want.

The mother and daughter talked and laughed all the way until they arrived at the prefect's mansion.

When the guard guarding the door saw that it was the queen and the little princess, he let the mother and daughter into the prefect's mansion while letting people go in to report.

Lin Xuezhu and her daughter had just walked away for a while when they saw Xu Xuewen and his master coming out to greet her.

Four years ago, when Kong Bo was transferred to the capital, Xu Xuewen took over the position of Northern Governor.

In another year, his term will be completed.

"Wei Chen has met the queen and the little princess." Xu Xuewen bowed respectfully.

To this day, he still remembers the kindness of the queen back then.

If it weren't for the examination institute opened by the Northern Chamber of Commerce, he might have slept in a stable.

Not to mention, the emperor thoroughly investigated the Chunwei fraud case and gave justice to the six of them.

He felt that it would not be too much to repay the emperor and empress no matter what.

Therefore, when doing anything, be diligent and conscientious.

Lin Xuezhu said: "Mr. Xu, have the people who went to the grassland tribes to deliver the letter come back?"

Xu Xuewen said: "Not back yet, but it should be almost the same today. I will send someone to notify you when they arrive."

Lin Xuezhu said . He took Xi Le's little hand and said deliberately: "Did you hear that? The messenger hasn't come back yet. You'd better go home and wait."

Xi Le was a little disappointed.

The little girl is impatient. Even though she knows the results will be available today, she still can't wait.

Lin Xuezhu knew her daughter's temperament best, and deliberately said to Xu Xuewen: "Mr. Xu, please, as soon as the messenger comes back, you must send someone to notify me immediately."

At this point, Xu Xuewen also knew that the queen today I took this trip purely to comfort my daughter.

He lowered his head and looked at the cute appearance of the little princess Yuxue, and couldn't help but feel affection for her.

So, he squatted down, looked at the little princess, and said with a smile: "Wei Chen promises that as soon as he comes back, he will report to the queen and the little princess immediately, okay?"

"Then it's agreed, Mr. Xu, don't forget it. "Yes." Although Xi Le was impatient, he still had basic courtesy.

Lin Xuezhu can indulge her daughter's liberating nature, but she will not relax when it comes to education.

Not to mention that Xi Le is a princess of a country, even a little girl from an ordinary family must be polite.

Otherwise, people will say you have no tutor when you go out.

Xu Xuewen's heart softened when he saw how naive the little princess was.

Unable to bear it, he asked, "How about Wei Chen send someone to take the princess to Anbei City to play? It's very close to the grassland tribe. Once you find that the person who sent the message is back, you can intercept him halfway. I know the news in advance."

"Okay, okay." Xi Le clapped her little hands, and then grabbed Lin Xuezhu's clothes, "Mother, let's go to Anbei City to play."

Lin Xuezhu took the two children out this time. It was to take the eldest son on a trip and increase his knowledge, but in fact, for her and her daughter, it was purely for sightseeing and relaxing.

Therefore, she did not make any plans along the way.

The route can be changed at any time when the mood strikes.

This impromptu decision of where to go has happened more than once.

Otherwise, the little girl wouldn't have mentioned it so smoothly.

Naturally, this time was no exception. However, Lin Xuezhu was a little embarrassed, "My brother is still studying at home. Isn't it wrong for the two of us to go out without my brother?"

"Weichen will send someone to fetch the eldest prince. " ." Xu Xuewen said with a wink.

In this way, the mother and daughter had no objections.

Xu Xuewen not only sent someone to pick up Yuan Chongyu, but also sent people to the busiest street market in Feiyun City to buy a lot of delicious and fun things to prevent the two children from getting bored while riding in the car.

When everything was ready, he respectfully invited Lin Xuezhu, mother and son, to get on the carriage.

As soon as Xi Le got in the car, she immediately opened the curtains.

Blinking his big watery eyes, he looked curiously towards the street.

In fact, she has walked up and down this street many times.

But every time she comes, she can find new and strange things.

For example, Aunt Wang, who makes super delicious buns at the corner of the street, did not show up today.

Xiaowu and Xiaoliu, who often run on West Street, changed streets today.

Someone fed the stray big yellow dog. The dog was full and basking in the sun.

The little girl's eyes flashed and she looked at Lin Xuezhu excitedly, "Mom, stepmother, can I raise a puppy?"

Lin Xuezhu looked away from her son who was endorsing the letter with her eyes closed, and looked at her daughter, feeling a little ashamed.

In recent years, the people in the palace have released almost everything they can.

Apart from their family of four and dozens of necessary servants, there was no extra person.

The empty palace must have made the little girl lonely.

The older brother was obsessed with studies and had no interest in playing with her.

It's pitiful for such a young child to have to play with Luo Hong and the others every day.

Why hadn't she thought of getting some small animals to keep the little girl company?

Lin Xuezhu couldn't help but blame herself, and immediately agreed: "Of course, not just puppies, but kittens, ponies, sheep, and rabbits, you can raise whatever you want."

"Thank you, queen." The little girl smiled heartily.

Lin Xuezhu touched the back of her daughter's head, somewhat dumbfounded.

This kid also has a good personality, and he would be very happy if he was given some sweet treats.

There are no children of the same age to play with, and I have never complained.

I entertain myself every day and make myself happy.

Lin Xuezhu thought so, hugged her daughter distressedly, and tickled her.

The sound of the little girl giggling came from the carriage from time to time.

Chapter 606: Not very smart

. The mother and daughter were having fun.

Abruptly, Yuan Chongyu opened his eyes, looking at Lin Xuezhu with a look on his face that he was hesitant to speak.

Lin Xuezhu saw it, and her heart skipped a beat again.

Her son is also a worry-free person. If you give him a book every day, he can hold it and read it all day long.

I don't have to be picky about what I eat or drink, I basically eat whatever I'm given.

At the age of three or four, he can sleep on his own without the need for coaxing.

The main thing is peace of mind.

However, once her son asks for something from her, it is basically a problem that she cannot solve.

Sure enough, under Lin Xuezhu's slightly guarded gaze, Yuan Chongyu said helplessly, "Mother, I have asked you a question, but you haven't answered it yet."

Lin Xuezhu breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that this was the case.

Fortunately, she was prepared.

When she saw Xu Xuewen in the prefect's mansion just now, she had already asked for advice.

Of course, she didn't ask for advice herself, but asked Xi Le to ask.

After Xi Le asked, Xu Xuewen's expression was very wonderful.

It seems to be saying that the emperor and the queen are really good at raising their daughters. Such a young princess is reading such an article about managing the world and governing the country.

Seeing this scene, Lin Xuezhu could only say that she felt guilty and ashamed.

Who knows, in order to teach her daughter to recite these sentences, she had to recite them many times along the way.

Moreover, thanks to her good memory, she memorized the questions her son asked her.

Otherwise, there is no way to ask, and Xu Xuewen has to tell the key words and let Xu Xuewen guess by himself.

Thinking of this, Lin Xuezhu quickly cleared her throat and said: "If the city is not strong and there are insufficient weapons and armor, it is not a disaster for the country; if the land is not cultivated and there is no accumulation of wealth, it is not a disaster for the country. The superiors do not respect etiquette, and the inferiors do not respect etiquette. Without knowledge and the rise of rebellious villains, the country's demise is imminent."

After she finished speaking, she observed her son's reaction and saw that the little guy's face was very puzzled, and her heart couldn't help but thump again.

I heard the little guy say: "Mother, I understand the meaning of these words, but I just don't understand. Why are the words of the sages different from what the father has done?"

Lin Xuezhui asked this question.

She knew what her son was wondering about, so she said: "This does not mean that strengthening the city and recruiting soldiers and horses are not important, nor does it mean that everyone can stop farming and making money. It just means that compared to these things, etiquette Righteousness and knowledge are more important. As the king of a country, you must know how to understand people and not let villains cause trouble. Otherwise, a rat's droppings can make a pot of soup, and the foundation built by thousands of people may be destroyed. It's on one person."

After saying that, she saw the little guy's deep thought, and added: "Of course, your father is a wise king, and he has taken care of all the villains in the court, so there is nothing left to say now. They are all capable ministers, at least no one dares to cause trouble. After doing this most important thing, the next thing to do is to make the country richer and stronger, and the people's lives become better."

After she said this. As soon as he explained, Yuan Chongyu was enlightened and his expression became clear instantly.

Lin Xuezhu took a deep breath and secretly rejoiced that today's test was over.

At the same time, she also felt that she admired her son very much.

For him, learning is like playing a game and defeating monsters.

Not mastering a knowledge point is like collecting an achievement, which can make the little guy proud.

Oops, who does a son who loves learning so much follow?

How could she feel that neither she nor her father had this hobby?

Lin Xuezhu thought so and looked down at her daughter.

The mother and son had been talking for a while just now, and the little girl was very quiet. Could it be possible that she also listened?

As a result, the little girl fell asleep.

Those quiet eyebrows are both cute and hateful.

She doesn't have any of her brother's learning talents.

Whenever I listen to serious topics, I fall asleep instantly.

Although Lin Xuezhu doesn't think that children must study to be successful.

But as an old mother, she still hopes that her children can have a learning spirit.

Oh, you can't just study, you have to do some sports, at least you can't be a weak scholar!

However, of these two children, one only focuses on studying and the other only focuses on sports, and both go to extremes.

Can't they be harmonious with each other and develop their moral, intellectual, physical, artistic and physical development in an all-round way?

well!

Lin Xuezhu also knows that nine out of ten things in the world are unsatisfactory.

It is impossible for children to grow up exactly according to their parents' expectations.

If you think about it from another angle, you can do everything, but you are not top-notch in anything. In the end, you can only become a mediocre all-rounder.

I am partial to subjects, but being able to maximize what I am good at is also a kind of success.

So much so.

They are all children, and as long as the direction is correct, they can grow up to be whatever they want.

After all, she and her husband can still protect these two children.

They are already much luckier than ordinary children.

Now, the carriage became quiet.

After being happy and noisy, Yuan Chongyu fell into thinking and exploring the truth of the world. Lin Xuezhu also closed his eyes and took a nap with his daughter.

Until, the carriage slowly stopped.

Lin Xuezhu was woken up by the little girl's cocoon in her arms.

When she opened her eyes, Joy had already opened the curtains.

Xu Xuewen stood outside the window with his head hanging down. He did not look into the carriage, but said respectfully: "Queen, eldest prince, and little princess, the Anbeicheng border has arrived."

Good guy, he led them all the way to the border.

As soon as Lin Xuezhu got out of the car, she saw the familiar yet unfamiliar place.

The place where she once worked as a coolie.

However, when she left, the fortifications had only begun.

Now, it's almost complete.

She looked at this thing similar to the Great Wall and couldn't help but sigh: This is what it will look like after it is built!

With emotion, she decided to have a reminiscing session.

Then she said: "Baby, I think this is where your father and mother lived and worked."

She was gathering her emotions, preparing for a grand and sincere love education.

Unexpectedly, before the words were spoken, the two little guys ran towards the fortifications one after another.

The one running in front was Xi Le, whose short legs were pedaling very fast.

Yuan Chongyu was running behind. Unwilling to lag behind his sister, he gritted his teeth and chased after her.

Lin Xuezhu's love education was not completed, so she could only run forward.

There is no way, as an old mother, shouldn't she keep her children under her nose at all times?

Seeing the three ladies running towards the fortifications, the guards who came out of the Prefecture were dumbfounded.

If Xu Xuewen hadn't reminded them, they would still be stunned.

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and protect me!" Xu Xuewen hated the iron.

Why don't these guards look very smart?

Ahem, he didn't mean to insinuate anyone!

Chapter 607: Queen Noble, Too Forgetful,

Xi Hua's physical strength is slightly better than her brother's, thanks to her preference for sports.

Although Yuan Chongyu grew up drinking spiritual spring water and his physical fitness was very good, he was still inferior to his younger sister.

Joy took the lead. His little body ran to the observation tower first. He put his two little hands on the observation window and was about to do a pull-up.

She was so curious about what it looked like on the other side of the watchtower.

However, after all, because she was too young and couldn't use strength, she struggled for a long time and failed to climb up.

Lin Xuezhu quickly hugged her daughter and lifted her to the observation window so that she could see outside.

When I turned around, I found my son watching eagerly.

Lin Xuezhu smiled, hugged Xi Le with one hand, and picked up the big boy with the other hand.

The two little guys put an arm on Lin Xuezhu's shoulders. The warm and soft feeling made Lin Xuezhu's happiness soar.

"Mother, this grassland tribe is different from the capital city and Feiyun City." Yuan Chongyu observed for a while and seemed to have something to say.

Lin Xuezhu knew that his son was a diligent thinker, so he asked enlighteningly: "Tell me, what's the difference?"

Yuan Chongyu said: "There are houses everywhere in the capital and Feiyun City, including restaurants and inns. Bank stores. But there are no such things on the grassland. The grassland is more vast. At first glance, there are only blue sky, white clouds, green grass and animals."

Lin Xuezhu laughed.

Sometimes she really doubted that her son was a six-year-old child?

Probably because he has read too many books about sages, such a young child seems to speak very maturely.

"Mother, I also like the prairie. The grassland is so beautiful." Joy was so excited that she put her arms around Lin Xuezhu's neck and pressed her face against Lin Xuezhu's, looking intoxicated.

Lin Xuezhu said: "The scenery in the world is inherently diverse. Chongyu, you are used to the prosperity of Beijing. Suddenly you see the vastness of the grassland, so you find it very novel and like it very much. But as grassland people, it is inconvenient for them to trade. They eat mostly meat all year round, and they can't find enough medicinal herbs when they are sick. Maybe they will still yearn for the prosperity of the capital. "

Is that why the Queen wants to establish the Northern Chamber of Commerce?" Yuan Chong met Roudu. There was a seriousness on Du's little face that did not match his age, and he said: "The Queen Mother wants to help them, so that they can have food to eat, cloth to wear, and herbs to treat their illnesses."

After hearing this, Lin Xuezhu felt warm and happy in her heart. move.

Everything she does is to make the world a better place.

She only did what she wanted to do and never expected to gain recognition or gratitude from others.

But her son understood her.

This meant more to her than anything else.

Lin Xuezhu's eyes were slightly red, and she hugged the two children tighter with a little strength in her arms.

She is so happy, really happy.

Moved for a moment, she said to her son: "Chongyu, do you know that your father was the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army and led an army to attack the grassland tribes?"

Yuan Chongyu nodded, "Teacher said, It was the grassland tribes who invaded the north first. My father attacked them to protect our country and people."

Lin Xuezhu nodded, "The teacher is right, but what my mother wants to tell you today is that no matter what happens. , you have to look for the essence of things through phenomena."

Yuan Chongyu frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled.

Lin Xuezhu said: "My mother just told you that there are many inconveniences in the life of the grassland people, so for them, they may be more eager to live the same life as us. That's why they invade us and rob us of our land and Resources. This is like a beggar who has not eaten for several days. He sees hot buns being sold on the street but has no money to buy them, so he has no choice but to grab them."

After a pause, she continued: "Of course this kind of robbing behavior is wrong. He is hungry, which is not the reason for him to do bad things. But as the king of a country, do you think you should oppress him with all your strength so that he does not dare to make mistakes again, or find him a way to make a living? How to make him have enough to eat?"

Yuan Chongyu thought seriously, and then replied: "Give him the punishment he deserves, tell him that robbing things is wrong, and then find a way for him to make a living. He earns his own living."

Lin Xuezhu felt very proud after hearing this answer.

Her son, a six-year-old child, already has such an excellent outlook on life.

"Mother, is your answer correct?" Yuan Chongyu asked with some uncertainty.

Lin Xuezhu smiled, kissed Yuan Chongyu's little face, and nodded: "Chongyu said it well. This is what the father, the emperor, and the queen have been doing."

Yuan Chongyu nodded thoughtfully.

"Mom after mother, you also want to be happy." The little girl pointed to her little face.

Lin Xuezhu laughed and kissed Xi Le's smooth and tender face.

I remembered that not long ago I was secretly complaining about the characters of the two children. Now I think about how much virtue she has accumulated. Only God allowed her to give birth to two such good children!

"The villain has met the queen."

At this moment, a strange voice sounded from behind.

For some reason, that voice gave Lin Xuezhu goosebumps and a strange feeling in her heart.

She turned around and saw a somewhat familiar man, bowing his head respectfully and saluting her.

She couldn't help but glance at the guards standing behind her. Seeing that there was no abnormal expression on their faces, she knew that the person coming was probably familiar with them.

"You are?" Despite this, Lin Xuezhu still believed in his intuition.

She was wary of asking questions.

The man lowered his head and said respectfully: "The villain Chen Yushu, the Queen and the noble lady forget things so much that they probably don't remember the villain."

Lin Xuezhu frowned slightly.

No matter how forgetful a noble person is, no matter how forgetful she is, she will never fail to remember this greasy name.

This man was the son of Chen Qing, the governor of the Northern Territory at the time when she and Yuan Xiu first arrived in the Northern Territory.

Chen Qing was a weak official and colluded with Feng Pinghou. She and Yuan Xiu took care of him, which led to Kong Bo's rise to power.

Chen Qing's children, Chen Yushu and Chen Zhiyao, also followed their father's evil intentions.

He actually tried to drug her and Yuan Xiu respectively to do that dirty thing.

As a result, she and Yuan Xiu rebelled, bringing the brother and sister into a room, and there was a big drama of brother and sister incest.

Later, Chen Qing died, and the brother and sister were also implicated in the Feng Pinghou case. After going to Beijing for trial, they were sent to the north to work as coolies.

But she didn't expect that Chen Yushu would still be alive after so many years.

Moreover, he dared to come to her and say hello to her.

Lin Xuezhu thought of this and took another look at Chen Yushu.

There are traces of time and work on his face, but if you look closely, you can still recognize them.

However, his overall temperament is not like that of the playboy back then. Instead, he has a deep and gloomy feeling.

Chapter 608: Everything is unreasonable

. Whether it was Chen Yushu many years ago or Chen Yushu now, Lin Xuezhu felt extremely uncomfortable.

She didn't like this man. She never looked down upon him when he was a prisoner in exile.

Now that she is a queen, she does not need to associate with such people.

So she said to several guards: "I am traveling with the prince and princess, and I don't like to be disturbed by others. If such irrelevant people appear in front of me next time, I will punish you as a guard."

"Please forgive me, Queen." The guards shouted and knelt on the ground.

Chen Yushu was not in a hurry and said: "Don't be surprised, Queen. The villain is a centurion here. He will inspect the fortifications regularly. If any damage is found, he will find someone to repair it. I happened to walk there today. I accidentally bumped into the Queen here, so I came to pay my respects."

The guard also said: "Queen, forgive me, the Grand Administrator has sent someone to inform the Queen in advance of her schedule today, but perhaps Centurion Chen went too far on inspection. So I haven't received any news about the Queen's trip, so please be kind to her."

This reason was acceptable to Lin Xuezhu.

But looking at Chen Yushu's words and deeds, she felt that things might not be that simple.

She immediately said calmly: "In that case, please leave. Don't disturb my pleasure in traveling."

"Yes!" Upon hearing this, the guard quickly got up and took Chen Yushu away.

It wasn't until he confirmed that the person was completely gone that the guard returned to his position and stood up.

Yuan Chongyu looked at Chen Yushu's back with his eyes, and asked after a while: "Does the queen know that centurion?"

"I guess I know him, but I'm not familiar with him." Lin Xuezhu couldn't explain to his son the dirty things that the Chen family had done back then. Dirty, he could only ask vaguely: "What's wrong?"

Yuan Chongyu said: "Nothing, I just feel that the centurion is not happy."

Lin Xuezhu's heart trembled slightly.

No wonder people say that children have the sharpest senses.

It seemed that her eldest son also noticed that something was wrong with Chen Yushu.

Lin Xuezhu played with the two children for a while longer, until both children were tired, and then went home.

"Luo Hong, find Eunuch Meng for me." After settling the two children, Lin Xuezhu's face darkened and she ordered Luo Hong.

Seeing her expression, Luo Hong knew that the matter was serious and did not dare to delay, so she immediately went to find Eunuch Meng.

This time when I came to the north, Eunuch Meng was also on the list of people accompanying me.

However, his more important task is to handle some business matters for the Northern Chamber of Commerce.

Therefore, after arriving in the north, Lin Xuezhu asked him to get busy.

At this moment, after receiving the call, Eunuch Meng also realized that there must be something important with the queen, so he immediately followed Luo Hong to see Lin Xuezhu.

Eunuch Meng was a capable man. Lin Xuezhu said to him straight to the point: "There is a centurion named Chen Yushu on the defense fortifications of Anbei City. You can send our own people to find out how this man has behaved in recent years and how he has interacted with others. Who is the friend, and how did he become a centurion?"

"I understand." After Lin Xuezhu finished speaking, Eunuch Meng quickly left to do his work.

Seeing Lin Xuezhu's worried expression, Luo Hong asked cautiously, "Master, what happened when I went out today?"

"I met an old acquaintance, but it was not a good relationship." Lin Xuezhu answered briefly.

Luo Hong understood and immediately said: "I'm going to notify the guards brought from the capital right now and ask them to be alert."

Lin Xuezhu nodded.

Luo Hong is really smart.

Since Chen Yushu could appear behind her silently, and the guards of the Prefecture who followed her did not react at all.

Or, it means that the guards felt that Chen Yushu was a trustworthy person, so they did not stop him.

Either Chen Yushu has a personal relationship with some people in the prefect's mansion, then his plan must not be simple.

Therefore, she could not trust the people in the prefect's house until the matter was found out.

Luo Hong obviously thought of this, so he asked the guards they brought from Beijing to stay awake.

The people around him were so capable, which made Lin Xuezhu feel at ease.

The next few days were uneventful.

I'm really happy. I really want to go to the prairie and can't wait.

Lin Xuezhu kept suppressing her and refused to let her go.

It's not because of anything else, it's just that there is a person like Chen Yushu on the border, who is also a centurion.

She would not let the children go out easily before investigating clearly.

In the past few days, Luo Hong has also stepped up her care of Xi Le. It can be said that she has stayed by her little master's side, not daring to slack off at all.

Eunuch Meng was still very capable, and within a few days, he found out Chen Yushu.

He immediately went to report to Lin Xuezhu.

He said: "Mother, when Chen Yushu was first sent to the North, he was very uncooperative and was beaten a lot for this. Later, he had conflicts with other prisoners and was almost beaten to death. His sister Chen Zhiyao In order to collect medicine for his brother's injury, he got lost at the border of Anbeicheng. When he found him, he was already dead. Since then, Chen Yushu changed his mind and not only worked hard, but also gave many good suggestions to the construction site and solved some problems. , that's why he was promoted to centurion."

Lin Xuezhu felt that something was wrong when he heard this statement.

But she couldn't catch it.

Eunuch Meng continued: "The people Chen Yushu usually interacts with are all soldiers working as coolies or guarding the border at the border. However, he does not get close to those people and often walks alone."

"With the Prefect's Mansion. What?" Lin Xuezhu asked.

Eunuch Meng shook his head, "Except for the order to be promoted to Centurion, which was issued by the Prefect's Mansion, there is no other contact. Then Chen Yushu usually does not leave Anbei City. Even if he occasionally goes to the city to buy some things, he has to go quickly. Reply. Other people's evaluations of him are not bad, saying that apart from his somewhat withdrawn personality, he is quite kind."

Lin Xuezhu said thoughtfully, "What happened to his sister, it seems that he is also withdrawn . It's excusable."

Meng Gonggong said: "Yes, people who know him also think that his temperament changed drastically because of his sister's death."

Lin Xuezhu pondered for a moment and said, "I understand. If you have anything useful, please send it over. The prince and princess are here, so it's not too much to be cautious."

"Yes, I'll do it right now," Eunuch Meng said with a serious look on his face and retreated.

For some reason, Lin Xuezhu always felt uneasy in her heart.

Although Chen Yushu is just a centurion, she is already the queen of a country.

No matter what Chen Yushu had in mind, he couldn't reach her.

But her intuition told her that Chen Yushu was not a simple person.

She didn't have a clear answer to what exactly it was.

I just feel that the story that seems to be reasonable is also unreasonable.

Chapter 609: Goddess Queen

Under the pressure of joy, Lin Xuezhu finally decided to take her two children on a one-day trip to the grassland tribe.

Before setting off, she was fully prepared and brought many guards.

The group crossed the heavily guarded border and were greeted by Sukhbaru, the Khan of the grassland today.

Sukhbalu was once the leader of the Tata tribe. He was also the first person on the grassland to cooperate with Lin Xuezhu to grow sugar beets and lead his tribe to the capital for business.

The Tata tribe also became the first tribe on the grassland to become rich.

At first, the Tata tribe worked for Lin Xuezhu in exchange for some food and daily necessities.

Later, they gradually discovered that silver is a good thing.

With money, you can buy whatever you need.

Therefore, at the request of the Tata tribe, the Northern Chamber of Commerce settled the matter in silver.

As the glaze workshop moved to the outskirts of Beijing, the Tata tribe was only responsible for transporting beet sugar to the capital.

After taking the money, they would go to the towns along the way to buy their daily necessities and then take them back to the grassland.

I have to say that the people of the Tata tribe are very smart.

They know that things in the capital are expensive, so they will inquire about the prices of various goods along the way. Gradually, they will know where the cheapest things are, and they will go to fixed places to purchase every time they go on business trips.

With Yuan Xiu's accession to the throne, the equal cooperation between the Central Plains and the grassland ushered in a new chapter.

In order to make it easier to control and manage, Yuan Xiu personally made Sukhbaru the Great Khan of the entire grassland.

Sukhbalu lived up to expectations and conquered most of the tribes on the grassland.

The few who were disobedient were subdued by Sukhbalu's troops.

At this point, real peace ushered in on the grassland.

Sukhbalu knows one thing very well: Only by cooperating with the Central Plains can we get a stable and prosperous life.

Therefore, he focused most of his efforts on sugar beet cultivation and livestock farming.

While transporting beet sugar to the capital, he would also bring some cattle and sheep to sell to cities near the border.

Or bring some bacon, dried meat, etc. to sell along the way.

He managed the grassland very well.

Of course, Lin Xuezhu was not stingy about his investment and gave him many conveniences in business.

Therefore, when he heard that the queen was going to visit the grassland with the prince and princess, Sukhbalu was ready and made a lot of preparations.

Not only did he kill cattle and sheep, but he also hired the most skilled women on the grassland to cook.

They also choreographed prairie dances, arranged a bonfire party, and even specially prepared two obedient ponies for the prince and princess to ride.

Lin Xuezhu took the two children and when they crossed the border, Sukhbalu led someone to greet them.

"Queen Goddess." He saluted respectfully.

Over the years, as the merchant teams went to the Central Plains again and again, he learned a lot of Central Plains dialects.

He can handle simple daily interactions.

"Bhan, long time no see." Lin Xuezhu said with a smile.

Xi Le pulled Lin Xuezhu's hand and asked: "Queen Mother, why did the Great Khan call you Goddess Queen?"

Before Lin Xuezhu could answer, she saw Sukhbalu's tall and strong body shortening.

He squatted in front of Xi Le and looked at the little girl carefully with a loving look on his face. The look on his face was like that of a child, which was slightly inconsistent with his unshaven image.

Xi Le was not afraid at all when facing the leader of the grassland who looked like a hill. He opened his eyes wide and looked at him curiously.

Sukhbalu smiled extremely kindly and said in a soft voice: "Because the queen is the goddess on our grassland, I call her the goddess queen."

"Then what is the goddess?" Xi Le blinked in confusion.

Sukhbalu pointed to the sky and said: "The goddess is a deity from the sky who can protect our grassland. In the mind of every grassland person, she is the supreme existence."

"Wow -" Xi Le raised his head . , looking at Lin Xuezhu with great admiration.

However, the adoration was short-lived as the young girl was soon attracted to Sukhbalu's beard.

She stretched out her little hand, touched it curiously and cautiously, and then told Lin Xuezhu in surprise, "Mother, it's true."

"Hahahaha." Sukhbalu smiled boldly, stood up and said to Lin Xuezhu, "Goddess Queen, the little princess is so cute, can I hug her?"

Lin Xuezhu looked down at Xi Le and asked, "Uncle Dahan wants to hug you, are you willing?"

Xi Le nodded without any timidity on his face. meaning.

The little girl took the initiative to let go of Lin Xuezhu's hand and walked towards Sukhbalu.

Sukhbalu bent down and picked up the little girl, letting her ride on his neck.

Xi Le was so happy, but she didn't know that she was riding the most powerful man on the entire grassland.

All she knew was that this uncle was so tall. Riding on him, he could see far and wide.

The little girl giggled with excitement.

Lin Xuezhu lowered his head and asked Yuan Chongyu, "Do you want to ride on Uncle Han's neck?"

Yuan Chongyu's face showed a hint of curiosity and envy, but he shook his head restrainedly and said, "Xi Le is a princess, as long as she is happy Just be happy. I am a prince, and when I come to the grassland, I must abide by the etiquette and not act arbitrarily. I can't ride on my uncle's neck."

Lin Xuezhu couldn't laugh or cry.

A six-year-old child knows how to exercise restraint.

Should she be happy, or should she pity the child?

Sukhbalu played with joy for a while, then turned back, looked at Yuan Chongyu and said, "Do you want the little prince to come up?"

Yuan Chongyu shook his head, "Uncle is a great sweat on the grassland, Chongyu can't. "

Sukhbalu laughed.

Xi Le also blinked his eyes and said to his brother: "Brother, come up here, it's fun."

Lin Xuezhu smiled and said to Yuan Chongyu: "Prairie people are informal and casual. Since you have come to the grassland, you naturally want to "Do as the Romans do. Has your teacher ever taught you this?"

Yuan Chongyu thought about it and seemed to think so.

So she said to Lin Xuezhu: "Then, Queen Mother, my son has gone."

Lin Xuezhu couldn't help it, smiled and patted her son on the shoulder to reassure him.

Sukhbalu put Joy on one shoulder, bent down, and let Yuan Chongyu sit on his other shoulder. Then, like a normal person, he picked up the two children, took long steps, and walked steadily towards Go forward.

Xi Le reached out her little hand and grabbed her brother's hand, holding it tightly.

Yuan Chong's expression was still a little serious at first, but gradually he relaxed.

He opened his eyes wide and looked at the beautiful scenery on the grassland, finally showing an innocent and curious expression belonging to his age.

"Sister Goddess." Not far away, a tall young man ran towards Lin Xuezhu.

"Ji Rigela." Lin Xuezhu recognized him accurately.

Several years have passed, and the half-grown boy has now grown into an adult.

However, his face still maintained the sincerity and innocence of a young man.

Chapter 610 It's okay to move this grassland back

. When Jiri Geela was still a boy, he regarded Lin Xuezhu as his idol.

He was originally sent by the Great Khan to a tribe to do something. Suddenly, he heard from the people in that tribe that the queen was going to bring the prince and princess to the grassland, so he immediately finished the matter at hand and ran back quickly.

Although I didn't make it in time to greet the goddess sister, I was lucky enough to see someone.

Jirigela looked at the boys and girls sitting on Khan's shoulders with a smile, and said to Lin Xuezhu: "Sister Goddess's child is so beautiful, just like Sister Goddess."

The overage boy's sincere compliment made Lin Xuezhu feel very happy.

She asked: "What about you? Are you married?"

"You are married, and you got a tribal leader's daughter last year." Jizhigla said.

Ouch, if this were placed in the Central Plains, it would be equivalent to marrying a princess.

Lin Xuezhu was sincerely happy for him.

Jirigela scratched his head and said a little shyly: "The grassland people know that I know the goddess sister, and they all want to marry their daughter to me. In addition, the Khan respects me and asks me to follow him, so I can marry To the tribe leader's daughter: "

This child is so honest.

Lin Xuezhu felt that there was no need for him to analyze his marriage so thoroughly.

However, this child probably didn't treat her as an outsider.

Lin Xuezhu said: "Because it doesn't matter. What's most important is that you live a good life after you get married."

Jirigela nodded, with a smile on his lips.

It can be seen that his marriage still makes him very satisfied.

Lin Xuezhu didn't say anything more, but changed the topic.

The two chatted about what they had experienced over the years. After a while, the group was taken to the Khan's tent.

Yuan Chongyu and Xi Le were put down. The two little guys had never seen a tent before, and they were both very surprised.

Xi Le ran around the tent twice and said that he had never seen a palace like this before.

Yuan Chongyu also observed the tent carefully, thinking to himself, wouldn't it be cold in winter if we lived here?

Like him, he lives in a palace with thick masonry walls and many stoves to keep warm.

This tent is drafty from all sides, so it's probably useless to light a stove.

The little guy thought this, sweating profusely, and asked in a low voice the confusion in his heart.

The Great Khan laughed loudly when he heard this and said: "The men of the grassland are strong and strong, and they are not afraid of the cold."

Lin Xuezhu saw that what he said was quite idealistic, so he quickly added: "Chongyu, the people of the grassland eat beef and mutton every day. , The body is strong and can withstand the cold. Besides, in winter, they will hang the animal skins on the tent to protect themselves from the wind."

After that, she lowered her body, leaned close to Yuan Chongyu's ear, and said, "Although it's better to be on the grassland. The conditions are a bit more difficult than those in the Central Plains, but the grassland people have their own way of survival.

"Can't we build fire beds for the grassland people just like my father promoted fire beds in the north?" Yuan Chongyu asked.

This time, Lin Xuezhu did not respond directly to him, but said, "You should think about this question yourself."

Yuan Chongyu looked around the tent and nodded seriously.

For a child who has been taught to think independently since he was a child, he knew that his mother was testing him.

"Queen Goddess, little prince and little princess, please take your seats." Sukhbalu made an invitation gesture.

The main seat of the tent was reserved for Lin Xuezhu.

The two children sat on either side of her, and Sukhbalu sat at the bottom on the left.

This seating arrangement expresses the grassland people's obedience to the emperor's jurisdiction.

Sukhbalu had no psychological burden on this, and Lin Xuezhu accepted it calmly.

After taking a seat, several prairie people brought in a big pot.

A tender lamb was simmering in the pot.

Heat instantly filled the entire tent.

In their only few years of life, Yuan Chongyu and Xi Le had never seen such a bold way of eating.

The two little guys stared at the big pot attentively, and Xi Le swallowed his saliva unconsciously.

A strong grassland woman picked up the best part of the lamb and presented it to Lin Xuezhu and his wife first.

Both children knew table manners very well. Even if the adults didn't move their chopsticks, they didn't dare to move either.

After the lamb meat was divided, Sukhbalu said: "Please taste it to the Goddess Queen, the little prince and the little princess."

Lin Xuezhu grabbed a piece of mutton with his hands and put it into his mouth.

Then everyone started eating.

Yuan Chongyu and Xi Le also followed Lin Xuezhu's example and ate the mutton directly with their hands.

Although, Yuan Chongyu felt that this was not in line with etiquette.

But the Queen Mother also said that the most basic etiquette is to do as the locals do.

Therefore, the little guy grabbed the mutton with his hands without any psychological burden.

The happy little mouth is full of oil.

She is a girl who doesn't like to be restrained.

If Lin Xuezhu hadn't been afraid that she would be too arrogant and forced her to learn basic etiquette, she would have let herself go freely.

Catching it with her hands was just what she wanted.

Seeing that both children were eating well, Sukhbalu suddenly felt that he was full without eating, and felt satisfied.

He quickly waved his hand to indicate the next dish.

The next dish is roasted whole lamb, which is also a small lamb. The roasted skin is charred and juicy inside.

This time, a prairie man held up a dagger and cut mutton for everyone.

The dagger penetrated the skin, making an alluring clicking sound.

Xi Le, who was addicted to dry rice, raised his head and swallowed again without any concealment.

They all ate from the bowl and stared at the pot.

Seeing the little girl's expression, Sukhbalu smiled even more happily and said: "These two whole lamb dishes are seasoned with the spices introduced to us by the Goddess Queen. In the past, there was only salt on the grassland, and the taste was a bit bland. But now, we have chili, five-spice powder, soy sauce, etc. The taste of the dishes is indeed different from before. "

That's natural, mutton and cumin are the best."

Lin Xuezhu felt that if some people weren't used to the taste of cumin, this Western spice would have become popular long ago.

Sukhbalu said: "Eat it while it's hot. The skin won't be crispy when it's cold."

The two little guys immediately gave up cooking the lamb and switched to roasting the whole lamb.

After a few sips, I was confused by the fragrance of joy.

She puffed out her mouth and said to Lin Xuezhu: "Queen Mother, can we also eat this sheep when we go back?"

Lin Xuezhu laughed.

My dear daughter, you don't know the glorious days when your mother was on the road to exile and took the whole family to eat barbecue and roast meat into the water.

However, Lin Xuezhu can still satisfy the little girl's little wish.

So he nodded and said, "Ask Uncle Khan if he can give us some sheep so that we can have lambs to eat."

Thieves don't leave empty-handed. Now that they are here, let's go back with some of the ingredients.

There is nothing else on the grassland, but mutton is enough.

Sukhbalu's heart melted when he met the little girl's expectant eyes.

Give it, give me whatever you want!

As long as the little princess is happy, she can move this grassland back.