Xiao Jie bid farewell to Su Jing's driver, and then welcomed the three Tao family members into the mansion.

As a wealthy businessman in Daning, the Tao family would not come empty-handed. Xiao Jie noticed that Tao Song was holding a long box, while Tao Han was holding a square box in his arms. What kind of meeting ceremony have you prepared?

"Your Highness, this is a wish from the Tao family. It is not a respect, but I hope His Highness accepts it with a smile."

Before he was seated, Tao Song respectfully presented the long box that he had been holding.

"Proprietor Tao is too polite."

Xiao Jie was polite, but he didn't refuse, took the long box, and recognized at a glance that the box was made of high-quality red sandalwood, with simple style and fine patterns, obviously this long wooden box alone is already very valuable.

Xiao Jie was also curious about what was contained in such a precious box, so he put the box on the table and opened it, and a sword lay quietly in the box.

Xiao Jie's eyes tightened, and he picked up the sword lightly, but saw a golden dragon hovering on the hilt, which was very domineering, and the scabbard also had a golden dragon embossed totem.

Xiao Jie gently drew out the sword, the sword was about three feet long, the blade was thin, and the blade was sharp, but seeing the cold light shining and the cold light shining, when he flicked the blade, there was an indescribable metallic hissing sound.

Xiao Jie already had an idea in his mind and guessed the origin of this sword.

"This sword is called 'Dragon Yin'. It is the No. 1 craftsman Geng Xinzi in ancient times. He made a magic weapon out of the meteorite iron from outside the sky. It is the treasure of our Tao family's town house. Today it is a special gift to His Highness."

Although he already guessed that the Tao family gave him the Dragon Chanting Sword, Xiao Jie was somewhat surprised.

You know, according to the original book, the Dragon Chanting Sword is the sword of the Tao family, and it has never been easily shown to others, let alone given to others.It was still on the day when Xiao Huang married Tao Han, the Tao family presented the Dragon Yin Sword to Xiao Huang in order to show how much they valued this marriage.

Unexpectedly, before he and Tao Han got married, the Tao family took the initiative to offer the Dragon Yin Sword first, which made Xiao Jie a little bit dumbfounded, and he didn't know what the Tao family thought.

Xiao Jie put the sword back into its sheath, put it back into the box, and shook his head lightly: "I appreciate the kindness of the Tao family, but this gift is too expensive. Since it is the treasure of the Tao family's town house, how can I take it away?" What about love?"

Although Xiao Jie liked the gift from the Tao family very much in his heart, he had to be polite on the surface.

"Your Highness is serious. This sword is a magic weapon, but to the Tao family, it is just a precious ornament. It is undoubtedly a waste of money. Only in the hands of His Highness can it be called a sword worthy of a hero. I hope that Your Highness will not use it. Resign."

Having reached this point, Xiao Jie had no choice but to accept it reluctantly, and said with a smile: "Then thank you, Master Tao, for your kindness, and I will not be disrespectful."

At this time, Tao Han also stepped forward with the box in his arms, and said softly: "Your Highness, this is a meeting gift I prepared for Princess Qi."

Xiao Jie didn't open it, but said with a smile: "Since it's a gift for the princess, let the princess open it herself."

Immediately, Xiao Jie called a servant girl and ordered her to take Tao Han to see Su Yao, and asked Su Yao to take Tao Han to look around the mansion by the way, to entertain her for him.

Tao Song and Tao Lin inadvertently exchanged glances and smiled at each other. They brought Tao Han to visit Xiao Jie for the same reason. They hoped that Tao Han could make friends with Princess Qi and follow the route of his wife.

After all, in many cases, pillow wind is more effective than any wind.

"I don't know what is the purpose of the two Tao proprietors coming to visit today?"

After Tao Han was taken down by the maid, the three of them exchanged pleasantries again, and Xiao Jie asked them why they came.

Tao Song and Tao Lin looked at each other again, and after pondering for a moment, Tao Lin said unhurriedly: "Your Highness, if Your Highness doesn't mind the business partnership we mentioned last time, I, Tao Lin, am willing to take out my own All the belongings, and cooperate with His Royal Highness to run the wine making business."

Having said this, the two brothers looked at Xiao Jie nervously.

Xiao Jie finally understood why they gave him such an expensive gift. He cannibalizes others and treats others softly. Even if he gets angry after accepting the gift, he will not turn his face at will.

However, Xiao Jie was not angry, the Tao family's thoughts were already in his expectation.

After all, the Tao family is still a businessman in essence, and basically every businessman has a very important business principle, which is not to put all eggs in one basket.

Now that the situation of seizing the heir is not clear, and his own advantage is not obvious, it is completely understandable that the Tao family is not willing to bet completely on him.

Even in the original book, the Tao family only flirts with Xiao Huang at the beginning, ambiguously, until later Xiao Huang marries Tao Han and becomes the son-in-law of the Tao family.

However, the matter of marrying Tao Han is really not imminent for a while, Xiao Jie still knows that there is a way to make the Tao family completely fall to his camp.

Merchants are not profitable, so as long as they get the benefits they want, the Tao family will be more eager than anyone else to seek refuge with him.

Xiao Jie held up a cup of hot tea and smiled at Tao Lin: "I will replace wine with tea, and wish me a happy cooperation with Master Tao in advance."

Tao Lin, who had been tense all the time, heaved a sigh of relief, secretly exchanged glances with his elder brother Tao Song, and also saw a bit of relief in his elder brother's eyes.

Just as Xiao Jie guessed, the Tao family has been in a mentality of worrying about gains and losses these days. On the one hand, Xiao Jie is the only prince who took the initiative to express kindness to the Tao family, which naturally made the Tao family feel a little bit excited.But on the other hand, the East Palace is now vacant, and the situation of seizing the heir apparent is unclear. The third prince Xiao Huang has the support of the royal family, and the other princes also have the support of their own families. Xiao Jie seems to be at a disadvantage.

However, after the smuggling of salt and iron, the royal party's strength was greatly weakened, and Xiao Jie was able to promote his father-in-law from a small Guozijian Siye to the position of Yushi Zhongcheng, which also made the Tao family realize that Qi Wang Xiaojie was deeply The chances of winning the Sacred Heart and becoming the master of the East Palace are not small.

But even so, the Tao family didn't dare to fully bet on Xiao Jie. They wanted Tao Lin to partner with Xiao Jie in wine making and business in their own name first, and then wait and see the situation to decide whether to completely fall to Xiao Jie.

They also knew in their hearts that such behavior was somewhat unkind, so in order not to annoy Xiao Jie, they gave Xiao Jie the family-heired sword without hesitation.

They also didn't expect Xiao Jie to accept their cooperation plan very readily without getting angry.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Tao Lin was very grateful in his heart. Although there were different opinions within the Tao family, Tao Lin himself was very supportive of Xiao Jie. He always had a vague feeling that the future prosperity of the Tao family depended on Xiao Jie alone.

"However, I have a question I want to ask the two Tao proprietors."

Xiao Jie put down the teacup and suddenly changed the topic.

"Your Highness, just ask." Tao Song and Tao Lin spoke in unison.

Xiao Jie smiled slightly: "I wonder if your Tao family wants to restore the title of Marquis of Guannei?"

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