Ci Jinzhi

  Chapter 199 King Qing returns to Beijing

  The cage door was opened, and the monkey Xin You shrank inside waved: "Come out."

  The monkey tilted its head to look at her, and tentatively got out of the cage.

  Xin You originally thought that the monkey would run into the forest when it was free, but the monkey climbed up the cage nimbly and jumped.

  Xiao Lian chuckled: "Girl, this monkey is venting its anger."

  Xin You also smiled: "You have a big temper."

   I remember that the two guards of the Shaoqing Mansion accompanied her to the bottom of the cliff, and when they left, the monkey splashed water on the guard's face.

  It is inconvenient to mention these things in front of Captain Yang and others.

  The monkey seemed to be tired from jumping, jumped out of the cage, raised its head and squeaked at Xinyou.

  Xin You pointed to the rolling hills: "Find a new home, and don't be caught again in the future."

   "Zhi—" the monkey turned his head three times at a step.

  Xin You smiled and waved his hands.

  The monkey actually stopped and waved its front paw at Xinyou.

  Xiao Lian was startled: "Girl, this monkey is so smart!"

  Xin You is not surprised: "Monkeys are very smart. It is said that some particularly smart monkeys are like children in their teens."

  When she was a child listening to "Journey to the West", she was also obsessed with the Monkey King, pestering her mother to ask questions.

   "No wonder." Xiao Lian was no longer surprised now.

  It’s no surprise that teenagers can say hello.

   "Girl, the monkey jumped up the tree!"

  Xin You followed the monkey all the time, only to see the monkey jump a few times, and after looking back for the last time, it soon disappeared.

  She stood silently for a while, then turned and walked towards the carriage.

   On the way back, Xiao Lian felt a little regretful: "Girl, we can actually raise monkeys, our yard is so big."

   "I'm not used to it."

  Xiao Lian didn't realize it for a while: "The people in the yard are fresh for a few days and they like it."

  Xin You smiled: "I said monkeys will not get used to it. It is not a cat or dog. The creatures born in the mountains and forests will only be free when they return to the mountains and forests."

  She is not used to going from being free to walking into a cage-like capital for revenge, let alone a monkey.

   "That's right, the girl is more considerate."

   On the day of Lantern Festival, Xin You and Xiao Lian did not go to the Lantern Festival because they were giving off monkeys, but the excitement of the Shangyuan Lantern Festival will not be reduced because of the absence of two people. The people around Emperor Xingyuan discovered that the emperor was not very interested in viewing the lanterns this year, and had returned to the bedroom from the high building to watch the lanterns early.

  The queen mother felt a little distressed when she saw it, and sighed to the mother beside her: "The emperor is worried about the disaster in Dingbei."

  In fact, Emperor Xingyuan was worried about Dingbei's disaster relief, and even more worried about He Qingxiao's progress in going south. There were reports from Dingbei every few days, and he knew where the disaster relief was going and whether it was going well, but there was no news from the south so far.

  Can He Qingxiao find Xinxin?

   During the Lantern Festival in the 20th year of Xingyuan, Emperor Xingyuan suffered from insomnia.

  On the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, a notice from Qingsong Bookstore was posted, and the second volume of "Journey to the West" was released.

  At this time, the officials ended their annual vacation, and the students entered the school. The atmosphere of the Chinese New Year gradually faded, and the business of many shops recovered after the short period of desertion after the Chinese New Year. As Qingsong Bookstore, which had new story books on sale, there was a long queue immediately, and shopkeeper Hu hurriedly called a few people to help to barely cope.

   When the news spread the next day, more people came to buy Mr. Song Ling's new book.

   Shopkeeper Hu fiddled with the abacus for a few days, and sorted out a special account book for Xin You to look over: "Boss, these houses have bought more than a hundred books."

  Why did shopkeeper Hu know which houses these book buyers belonged to? They said that it would be troublesome to ask the assistant to deliver them directly to their homes, so they let the book take its course and reported to their homes.

   This is obviously for the sake of the boss, and it is up to the boss to decide whether to return the favor in the future.

  Xin You took the account book and glanced at it, and there were quite a lot. The account book is divided into three major items, one for royal family and nobles, one for civil and military officials, and one for wealthy households and imperial merchants.

   "The shopkeeper is good at keeping accounts." Xin You couldn't help but praise.

  The old shopkeeper looked at the boss who was as beautiful as flowers and jade, and sighed: "This is all experience."

   Still inspired by those brats who play tricks on the boss!

Xinyou first looked at the part of the royal family and nobles. It is not surprising that there is the Princess's Mansion. She also saw the Prince Xiu's Mansion and some mansions that she had never dealt with before. Small.

  By the end of the month, the business of the bookstore had entered a stable period, and Xin You received an invitation from the Princess' Palace.

   "I've wanted to invite you to sit down for a long time, but there are so many things to do during the Chinese New Year. I think Miss Kou's bookstore is also busy, so it has been delayed until now." Princess Zhaoyang smiled lightly, and she did not have the majesty of a princess in front of Xinyou.

  If at the beginning it was because Ms. Kou saved her daughter and made her treat her differently, then Ms. Kou's behavior made her not only grateful but also appreciative.

   After Liu Xinyou ate, the atmosphere became more relaxed while drinking tea. Princess Zhaoyang tentatively asked: "After this year, Miss Kou is seventeen. I wonder what plans she has for the future?"

   "Manage the bookstore and other industries with heart." Xin You said casually.

  Princess Zhaoyang had no choice but to ask directly: "Miss Kou has also reached the age to talk about marriage, what does the Shaoqing Mansion think?"

  Xin You had a calm face: "After the Zhengdan court celebration, grandma and the others should have nothing to think about."

  Princess Zhaoyang is not good at telling a little girl directly about her mother, so she gently reminded: "The queen mother is getting old, and her memory is not very good. When she makes plans for your marriage, I don't know when it will be."

  Xin You thought in her heart that she was so stable because of what the Queen Mother said casually.

  But Princess Zhaoyang mentioned this—

   "In terms of marriage, women are not in a hurry."

  Princess Zhaoyang looked at Xin You, and saw that she had a frank expression and clear eyes. She was not as shy as an ordinary girl when she brought up this topic.

   "It's fine if you don't rush." ​​Princess Zhaoyang didn't repeat her words.

  She felt sorry for the child being tossed about by the queen mother for no reason, but if she pointed fingers in the name of pity, how could she be better than the queen mother.

   Originally Princess Zhaoyang wanted to test Miss Kou's attitude towards her son, and if she wanted to, she could mention it to the Queen Mother. Miss Kou didn't move if she wasn't in a hurry, and Ruier wasn't in a hurry anyway.

  Xin You was very thoughtful, and she didn't understand that the princess was thinking of her. Although she couldn't accept it, her heart was warm.

  The two changed the topic and chatted for a while, Xinyou offered to leave.

  Before leaving, Princess Zhaoyang suddenly said: "Prince Qing is coming back soon."

  Xin You was startled for a moment.

   "Ms. Kou's reputation spreads far and wide, and she may inevitably deal with the royal family and nobles in the future. Be cautious when dealing with these people."

   "Thank you for reminding Your Highness, Minnv took note."

   Wait until February, King Qing returns to Beijing.

   King Qing’s return to Beijing this time can be described as a grand occasion. The people in the capital lined the road to welcome him, and the Wanmin umbrellas among the flags and umbrella fans were particularly eye-catching.

   "That's the Wanmin Umbrella. His Royal Highness King Qing loves the people and has done a lot for disaster relief!" The people sighed with emotion.

  (end of this chapter)