This master is fake and cold

The autumn of 13 in Chengde came very early.The scorching summer that people just got used to seems to be receded by the cold overnight, and the transition between the two seasons is so fast that people are caught off guard.A few days later, there were several autumn rains in the Daqing Dynasty, and the sky became colder and colder.

Changing from summer clothes to autumn clothes in a blink of an eye always makes people feel like a dream.The lingering autumn rain was pattering, and the people were busy with a bumper harvest, but they were disturbed by the autumn rain for no reason.For some reason, the sky is also weird.It was still clear at noon, but at noon, we could only see dark clouds in the sky, weighing heavily on people's hearts.

Chang Le poked his head out of the carriage to take a look, and couldn't help frowning slightly.The rain was not heavy, but the coolness was daunting.The hawkers closed their stalls early, and there were almost no pedestrians on the street.Only once in a while, you can see a few imposing Habayashiro rushing towards the palace on horseback. The heavy horseshoes step over the puddles between the bluestone slabs, causing the sewage to splash everywhere.

"Soldiers and horses have been coming and going frequently in the capital recently." Chang Le said softly.

Goya knelt beside her, and heard the words: "A few days ago, His Majesty mobilized [-] troops from the north, led by the mighty general Knee Saburo. They traveled day and night, and it is estimated that they will be able to return to Beijing in the near future."

Chang Le was startled for a moment, then frowned even tighter: "Father is so confused..." After all, as a man and a child, he dare not be presumptuous, after saying this sentence, the rest of the words froze on his lips.Chang Le smiled bitterly: "The barbarians in the north are eyeing our Daqing Dynasty covetously, and the truce has lasted for a long time. They have cultivated their health and rest for so many years, and the civil strife in the Daqing Dynasty is about to break out. I don't believe that they really won't think otherwise. .”

The neighbors are powerful and staring at each other.However, the dragon sons only cared about fighting for the supreme position, and they didn't care about anything else.

Goya pursed his lips. Seeing that Chang Le looked extremely tired, he was about to say something to divert her mind, but he heard Su Er's voice from outside: "Master, the Bai family's other courtyard has arrived."

Goya lifted the curtain and helped Chang Le out of the car.Chang Le looked around and found that the Bai Family Courtyard was actually in the south of the city.The area in the south of the city has always been the residence of poor people and beggars, and the environment is really not that good.The government is too lazy to take care of things here, and its control over this messy territory is extremely weak.

The headquarters of the Four Seas Commercial Bank is located here?

Chang Le glanced at Su Er lightly, and Su Er lowered his head with a guilty look on his face.He is in charge of all the sources of intelligence under Chang Le, but he has been at a loss for the location of the Universal Trading Company.At this time, they were able to find this place because the host was careful and sent someone to guide them.

The attendants at the door led several people into the main hall. Along the way, Chang Le coldly looked at the decorations in the courtyard, but the place was extremely rudimentary.Except for the necessary decorations such as door curtains, everything is empty.The yard is not big. Although the vegetation in the yard is neat, it can be seen that it has been taken care of just now.She understood that the yard had been abandoned for a while, and it was only temporarily opened because of this meeting.

Changle was a little disappointed. He thought that he was getting closer to the owner of the Four Seas Trading Company, but in fact, all actions were still firmly controlled by him.I believe that as long as she leaves the yard today, whether it is the house deed issue or the servants, they will be dealt with cleanly, without leaving any loopholes for her to grasp.

The maid served the tea, Chang Le sat down on the guest seat, Su Er and Ge Ya accompanied her.Before she could open her mouth to ask, the maid took the initiative to say: "My master will be here soon, please wait a moment."

Is it a slap in the face, or what?

Goya looked a little annoyed. Her master was also the eldest princess, with a respected status and the same status as a prince.A low-level businessman actually put up such a big score.Recently, what the Four Seas Commercial Bank has done has long gone beyond the limit, and it has pressed the forces under the master's subordinates step by step, with ruthless methods.It's good that the master didn't punish them for their crimes, but they still don't know good from bad——

Chang Le didn't speak, just glanced at her lightly.Goya understood what she meant, and slowly restrained the anger in his heart.

They were not asked to wait long, but within half a cup of tea, there was a sudden sound of unhurried footsteps outside.The figure was still far outside and could not be seen at all.Without raising her head, the maidservant said softly, "My master is here."

When the footsteps reached the door, they suddenly stopped.Chang Le just listened to it for a while, the courtyard outside was empty and there was no extra noise.Only the footsteps were calm and calm, unhurried, and seemed extraordinarily light, obviously the owner of the footsteps was not shallow.But for some reason, the originally light footsteps gradually became a little chaotic as the distance got closer.When he reached the door, it seemed that the master of his footsteps finally couldn't control his own pace, so he stopped.

Chang Le glanced at the maid beside her, she lowered her head quietly, as if she didn't notice anything strange about her master.

There was a pause in the footsteps, and a figure suddenly appeared at the door.The one who came was a woman in her 20s. She was wearing a lotus blue gown, simple and unobtrusive.But it was this dress, when she came with the light on her back, it only made people feel that the deep purple body was roaring with teeth and claws, almost wanting to swallow everything.

Chang Le's gaze paused for a moment on the sheath of the dagger protruding from her boots, and then looked at the woman's face.Her appearance is very good.The woman's brows and eyes are soft, the corners of her lips are slightly curved, and the dark eyes seem to flow with brilliance, but the brilliance in an instant is as dazzling as obsidian.

The clothes on her body were simple but not humble, but she didn't have the majesty and aura that the owner of a big business firm should have. She was just a weak woman, and she gave people a dangerous aura like a hidden guard.Chang Le glanced at the surprised expression of the maid from the Bai family beside him, and realized that his guess should be right.She was secretly thinking about her identity, but the woman had already come to her, and she bowed swiftly: "The master of the Xi Dynasty is paying homage to His Highness the eldest princess. My master is not in Beijing right now, so I don't know much about it. I have brought a lot of trouble to His Highness, and my master has just heard about it. The master feels ashamed, and the main reason for inviting His Highness to come here this time is to explain the matter. The master wants me to apologize to His Highness on her behalf. The 26 shops in Zhenbao Pavilion will send And Your Highness, please forgive my master's offense."

Xishi paid homage to Changle, and someone else brought up a stack of house deeds and land deeds.Goya glanced at his master and saw that she looked sleepy, so he didn't pick it up.

Chang Le slowly picked up the teacup on the table, but didn't drink it, just played with it in his hand.Casually said: "The servants of your Four Seas Trading Company are strange. One said that the master will arrive soon, but the other said that the master is not in Beijing. Even if it is just perfunctory, this kind of attitude is really too much."

The maid turned pale and knelt down with a plop.Xi Shi was slightly taken aback, glanced at her, and clapped his hands in a calm manner to explain: "Please forgive me, Your Highness, the master's whereabouts cannot be understood by the servants, this invitation is made with the consent of the master, It was carried out under the name of the master. The people below are ignorant and don't know the inside story, so they have absolutely no intention of deceiving His Highness."

Chang Le didn't intend to continue to pursue this matter, she put the teacup back on the table, and said with great interest: "Since I am apologizing, your master wants you to do it for me. Even if she is not in Beijing right now, you can wait for her to come back first." Then come to apologize in person. Gu Gu came here in person, but she didn't even want to see her, Gu didn't see where your sincerity lies."

Hearing this, Xi Shi pondered for a moment, then suddenly took a step forward.Her movements were a bit abrupt, and Goya and Su Er, who were already nervous, hurriedly stood in front of Chang Le, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Xi Shi only had a small dagger pinned to her boots, but who knew if she had hidden other weapons in secret.What's more, looking at her steps, she knew that this person had Wu Bang, the purpose of the Four Seas Trading Company was unknown, and the master brought only the two of them here, their vigilance had already risen to the extreme.

Seeing them like this, Xi Shi finally came to her senses. She glanced at the two of them lightly, then stepped back a little, apologetic: "I'm sorry, my master is indeed sincerely apologetic, and these shops and people are sent to Your Highness. I also said that the capital has been undercurrents recently, if His Highness needs it, you can keep me by His Highness's side to help His Highness."

The meaning of this sentence is...

Chang Le looked surprised, she carefully looked at the woman in front of her, the woman lowered her head quietly, her face was calm.If he didn't know that she is not weak in martial arts, Chang Le would have thought that with such an aura, the woman in front of him would be a lady from the Zanying family.

"Your master wants to send you to the orphan?" She asked back.

Xi Shi pursed his lips, without saying anything, and respectfully knelt down beside Chang Le: "Your Highness, please take him in."

If she was kept, there might be a spy planted by her side, adding many potential dangers; but at the same time, she might also get the secrets of the Four Seas Trading Company from Xi Shi, and even find out the real owner behind the Four Seas Trading Company.

There are pros and cons.

Chang Le didn't speak for a long time, Xi Shi just knelt quietly, with soft eyebrows and eyes.Goya and Su Er beside Changle looked at each other, anxious eyes could not be concealed.They didn't think about it that much. There is no doubt that in their hearts, only the safety of the master is the first priority.

Chang Le thought about it in his heart, and couldn't help looking at Xi Shi up and down again.But from her body, she couldn't see the slightest abnormality at all.After being silent for a while, she said: "Since your master decided to give you to Gu, Gu will accept her gift. From now on, you can follow Gu."

Xi Shi bowed respectfully to Chang Le, and the matter was considered done.The servant had already prepared the banquet, and when no one else noticed Xi Shi, she raised her eyes casually and looked at the door.

At the door that was empty just now, a figure stood at some point.The woman was about 30 years old, and her eyebrows and eyes were slightly raised, and a charm was born spontaneously.The lipstick on the woman's lips was astonishingly red. At first glance, it was as red as the sunset glow in the sky, and it was extraordinarily gorgeous.If we say that the beauty of Changle lies in delicacy and nobility, it is alienated and inaccessible.But this woman is just like the king of flowers—the peony, charming and charming.She was wearing a red shirt with enthusiasm, but she didn't know what kind of man could bring such a woman into the family?

The woman looked at Chang Le fixedly, her expression was in a trance.She is obviously such a flamboyant character, but for some reason, several people came and went to pass her by, even Chang Le and her attendants didn't notice when there was such a person at the door.

Others only saw her elegant demeanor, but Xishi easily noticed the haggardness under her makeup.

"Not like her."

Xishi saw her lips moving slightly, muttering to herself in a low voice.

When he looked up again, the figure had disappeared.Xi Shi lightly stroked the tassel on the hilt of the sword, and sighed softly.