Chapter 153 Benefits

"Your Highness." He Lianzhang saw Zong Zhenglin, who was dressed in black uniform, enter the room, stood up quickly, and bowed to salute.

"Why, the tea isn't cooked well?" Zong Zhenglin called out unhurriedly, and saw at a glance that there was still more than half of the scented tea that Mu Xiyao had "carefully" brewed in the tea bowl in his hand.

It seems that Patriarch Helian really doesn't appreciate Mu Xiyao's tea making skills.

He Lianzhang, who was waiting with his head bowed, was embarrassed and didn't know how to reply, but he heard that His Highness who was seated didn't want to go any further, and dismissed him lightly.

"Master Helian's visit this time is more reserved than last time. In the next two days, the judge of the imperial hospital will come to the mansion for a follow-up consultation. Your lord is in a hurry to visit the concubine, because he is afraid that the palace will not be able to wait for the imperial concubine. The doctor has a pulse case, and He Lian's is treated badly?"

He Lianzhang's heart trembled, he knew that His Highness was already dissatisfied, and he didn't want to talk to him straight to the point about rectifying the name of Helian's family. At this time, it is better to admit your mistakes honestly, and you need to be extra cautious in dealing with them.

"Your Highness, my minister, my minister is guilty." Helplessly, He Lianzhang knelt down slowly and bowed down. He lowered his stance first and subdued, he just hoped to dispel the anger of His Royal Highness Six.

"Oh? My hall thought that Lord Helian had the chance to win, and even the dowry was well prepared, so I just waited for this hall to come over to welcome you."

He Lianzhang sweated slightly on his forehead. The Helian family had indeed prepared the dowry for Helian Weirui to leave the court, so His Highness's words were already tantamount to accusations.

"Please forgive me, Your Highness. It was the minister who was delusional and did something stupid. The guilty minister is willing to accept the punishment."

Zong Zhenglin snorted coldly, is he punished? There will be opportunities later.

"You Helian's family thought that no one would guess it? This time, the Helian's family was accidentally implicated in the matter of the prince concubine. If there was no conspiracy by others, Yu Helian's, what are your plans?"

He Lianzhang was too afraid to answer a word when asked by His Highness the Sixth Prince who was sitting casually above him. Whether it is "thoughts" or "plans", if you dare to say such words, you will be charged with copying and beheading immediately. Emperor Yuan Cheng was still in good health, and trying to succeed him was tantamount to having a dissatisfaction with the present. Even if he had the courage to plan in his heart, he would never dare to reveal a word in front of His Highness Six.

Zong Zhenglin's voice was cold, seeing that he was obviously afraid, so he just let it go. He Lianzhang is still useful, so it's good to leave him on the bright side to attract attention.

"The main concubine of this hall, once she has entered the gate of the Prince's Mansion, she cannot let others make trouble for herself. Lord Helian needs to keep this in mind."

He Lianzhang leaned even lower. His Highness's words really made him feel mixed.

I am so happy that His Highness said "you can't let others make trouble", which naturally means that the person behind the scenes will definitely not succeed in front of His Highness. His Highness the Sixth Highness has spoken these words, so it can naturally keep He and Lian Minmin safe. Without the root cause, the Helian family can escape smoothly.

What is worrying is his Helian family, which is really ironic, and it is also included in the category of "others". Such a normal family struggle, but the price was extremely high when it ran into His Highness's hands.

"Master Helian, when you have time, you might as well consider it carefully. Do you want the title of concubine? Do you want the Helian family? There are many errands inside and outside the court. If the children of the Helian family look down on them, there will be many people waiting in line behind." .”

He Lianzhang lay on the ground, his body trembled, quite frightened. The meaning of His Royal Highness's words could not be more clear, if the Helian family does not give an explanation this time, there is no need to discuss this matter.

After spending most of his life in the officialdom, He Lianzhang still has enough brains to win the position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. Although the situation was not satisfactory at this time, if he seized the opportunity to be loyal to His Highness, not only would he be able to escape disaster, but he would also be able to safely follow His Highness all the way to prosperity.

Immediate benefits are nothing compared to long-term benefits. At this time, sacrifice some petty profits and only wait for the Sixth Highness... At that time, the entire Helian family will not be extremely prominent? Wanting to understand the key point, Lord Helian's expression finally eased.

What happened next was almost a matter of course. He Lianzhang put his heart on the line and stood in line ahead of time to express his determination. Desperately tied the entire family's interests with the Sixth Prince's Mansion tightly.

Zong Zhenglin sat quietly, his expression didn't change, he only made a sound at the right time to show his attitude, and watched the old fox Helian rush up to meet him.

This conversation about the future of the Helian family was settled under the guidance of His Highness the Sixth Highness. The result Mu Xiyao pursued can be regarded as a complete success.

The two met in the study for more than half an hour, until His Royal Highness gave the correct words, He Lianzhang finally let out a sigh of relief, his back was already wet with sweat.

This master's temper is really hard to serve. Although the foundation of Helian's family has been preserved this time, it is actually broken. His Highness the Sixth Highness only made such a cold statement, but the benefits that flowed out of him were enough to make the entire Shengjing family jealous. Without the few waterways and commercial roads in their hands, the family's income has plummeted by more than 70%.

Fortunately, there is still hope in the future, otherwise Lord Helian might be heartbroken and overwhelmed.

He Lianzhang wiped the sweat from his forehead. This meeting was more exhausting than the interrogation by the Ministry of Criminal Justice. His Majesty the Sixth Prince's palace was so deep that he really didn't dare to be distracted for a moment.

A plan that was thought to be able to go straight to the sky, but in the end it was a big failure! Whose power is it that has stepped in and almost turned the Helian family's boat in the gutter?

The boulder hanging in his heart was removed, and He Lianzhang was finally able to devote all his attention to investigating this matter.

"It's settled so quickly?" Mu Xiyao held Zong Zhenglin's big hand under her nose, and leaned on him to stand firmly.

"Go for a walk." Listening to Tian Fushan's report, Mu Xiyao spent less time walking around during this period. It should be because he was too busy to be lazy and make small calculations, which delayed the business.

"Does Jiaojiao still remember how the palace explained when I left the capital?" People watched her take a few steps, and this woman relied on her status to suppress the servants of Danruoyuan so that no one dared to speak out.

Zong Zhenglin put his arms around her and waved away most of the attendants, leaving only Wei Zhen and Mo Lan behind. At this time, there is no one around, so Mu Xiyao won't lose face, and just settled with her for being lazy.

Mu Xiyao was led slowly forward by him, when she heard that the wind direction was wrong, she immediately put her empty left hand on the man's arm, and leaned her small head towards him.

He was about to come up with a beauty trick to escape, but was spotted by Mr. Boss, who was still sane.

"Keep an eye on the road. If you are heavy, don't toss less." His Highness the Sixth Highness preached sternly.

As soon as Mu Xiyao was caught, she just played tricks every time, and never saw her change in the slightest. At this moment, I was still walking on the small road paved with bluestone slabs. It rained last night, and the moss was slippery, so I needed to pay special attention. This woman leaned crookedly, her eyes not paying attention to her feet.

Seeing that the boss is not easy to fool, Mu Xiyao rolled her dark eyes, and slipped her small hand through Zong Zhenglin's wide sleeve. He caressed his strong arm lightly and made trouble with all his strength.

Boss, before you left, you babbled for a long time, explaining many small and scattered things, how could you remember them all? The concubine is not a repeater, so it is common to be unable to answer.

"Just snooze for a while. Mo Lan testified." That girl should be smarter, don't be intimidated by his prestige when standing in front of the boss, and tell the truth.

"Why does this hall need to call your people for proof? Do you think Tian Fushan dares to hide it for you?" Zong Zhenglin grabbed her troublesome little hand, held it in the palm of his hand and rubbed it gently.

If it wasn't for the wrong timing, the little woman's gentle caressing would be quite interesting. His Highness the Sixth Prince temporarily suppressed the charm in his heart, and continued to lecture Mu Xiyao severely.

"This baby has already gone through twists and turns. If you don't listen to the imperial doctor's instructions, move around quickly. If you suffer and lose your temper when it's time to give birth, Jiaojiao will wait to be taken care of." Zong Zhenglin recalled when her first child was born, The mess made the delivery room jump like dogs, and the complexion couldn't help but freeze.

This time, if this woman dares to mess around again and refuse to listen to the mother's guidance, she will definitely be taught a lesson.

Mu Xiyao saw that her usual tricks had failed, and instead made His Highness Six's complexion more and more serious, so she quickly made amends and changed a new trick to deal with the boss's unpredictable temper.

"Ouch!" Mu Xiyao screamed, her eyes closed suddenly, and her black eyebrows were tightly frowned.

Zong Zhenglin was startled by the sudden change, he hugged him and leaned in his arms, with an eager expression on his face.

"What's the matter? But what's wrong?" Why did Hao Hao suddenly scream out in pain?

In such a hurry, the words to be taught earlier will naturally be forgotten.

"The sand is blinding my eyes, it hurts." Mu Xiyao said with a crying sound. Don't dare to pretend to be a serious problem, and the gain outweighs the loss by annoying Zong Zhenglin. Such a minor ailment, which is neither painful nor itchy, can be easily picked up.

Hearing that it was just sand getting into her eyes, His Highness Sixth Highness raised his heart and slowly put it down. Fortunately, there is nothing wrong with this stomach. I'm afraid of accidents, premature birth can be fatal.

Zong Zhenglin was about to appease the noble man who was frowning, but Mu Xiyao didn't care about it, and rubbed her little hand straight up.

This woman! Reluctantly, Zong Zhenglin pulled down her little hand that was moving indiscriminately, and lifted her chin slightly. "Hey, just blow the sand out, don't hurt your eyes with your hands."

Mu Xiyao tried her best to keep her face sullen, with a sad expression on her face that wanted to cry. But my heart began to regret. If I had known it was so difficult to maintain this weak little white flower's expression, I should have found another excuse to distract the boss.

Seeing that Zongzheng Linjun's face was approaching, and he was about to pull her eyelids, Mu Xiyao became anxious and threw herself into his arms in a hurry, forgetting to continue pretending.

Just kidding, being pulled eyelids by the boss, even if there is love in the next action, Mu Xiyao can't stand being seen by Zong Zhenglin with such a blank look. No matter how nice the man said, it would be better if there were fewer such indecent scenes.

"It doesn't hurt anymore, it doesn't hurt anymore." The little woman shook her head like a rattle. After a while, she looked up at him with a playful smile and raised her eyebrows. Zong Zhenglin couldn't recover from this change.

Take a closer look at her smug face, snickering like a little fox, well, His Royal Highness instantly understood that this woman was innocent, humming, and pretended to be a fool for him.

When Zong Zhenglin thought about it, he understood that she was making such a big move, but she just wanted to get away with it, and she didn't want to be punished. This method made, really made him extremely angry.

Just as she was about to catch her and teach her a good lesson, Mu Xiyao's expression changed, and she obediently leaned on his chest, shy not daring to raise her head, a pair of small hands grasping the brocade robe, loosening and tightening.

"Your Highness is so nervous, I take this concubine to heart, and I am happy in my heart." Mu Xiyao put her right hand on his chest, and listened carefully to his heartbeat. That intimacy made Zong Zhenglin's breathing stagnate.

Mu Xiyao saw the boss was furious, so she quickly responded softly, showing a rare warmth. He wanted to say a few words of love to scare His Highness the Sixth Highness, but after much deliberation, he couldn't find a suitable wording. In the end, he simply chose the most straightforward sentence, and rushed straight into Zong Zhenglin's heart.

Mu Yaonu was in an emergency, and she only had one idea: to attack His Highness the Sixth Highness first, and hit the nail on the head with one blow.

Sure enough, the effect of the occasional "emotional outburst" is that the boss will calm her down, and no matter how many lessons she has learned, they will be wiped out.

When Zong Zhenglin heard that it was rare for Mu Xiyao to express his affection boldly, his heart immediately went numb, and he was very grateful. The chest touched by Mu Xiyao gradually became hot.

In the end, she couldn't resist her pestering kung fu. This witch's ability to ignite and put out fires is truly amazing!

Zong Zhenglin sighed helplessly, and only took the opportunity to enjoy the beauty's attachment.

"It's getting more and more naughty, it's time to slap." The slap fell on her little buttocks, and there were two decent slaps at first, and then the action changed more and more.

Mu Xiyao was coquettish and coquettish, struggled a little, and couldn't stop complaining. "Who told His Highness to teach others so often, the concubine was dizzy. Anyway, His Highness came back to the mansion, so he just watched it himself, and the concubine just listened to it."

What's the matter? No matter how loud you say it, why don't you just let it go? Mu Xiyao was very proud. To deal with the Boss-sama, he had to fall out of a strange move, which dazzled him and left him no time to settle the matter.

Zong Zhenglin had eaten enough tofu, and seeing her walking for a while, his complexion was already ruddy, so he simply hugged her and walked towards the gazebo.

"It's very rare for Jiaojiao to beg my hall to accompany you all the time. If you have time, it's natural to be with Jiaojiao." Zong Zhenglin deliberately distorted her meaning, and she pouted and muttered, and a smile appeared in the corner of her eyes.

The little girl is getting more and more courageous now, daring to play tricks in front of him. However, this temperament has not changed, even if it is fake, it is still very flamboyant on the surface.

Mu Xiyao put her arms around his neck, fawning and continued to ask. "Your Highness hasn't told my concubine that the Helian family has lost their money this time?"

She has worked so hard, and she can't go without something in return. Moreover, according to Zong Zhenglin's temperament, although he would not spend his time trying to figure out the Helian family's wealth, he would not generously push away the benefits of being delivered to his door.

"Just so promising." Zong Zhenglin laughed. The little girl insisted on caring about the result, as long as she wanted it, so as not to keep it in her heart and consume her mind.

It's strange to say, among the account books handed over to her, except for the special two waterways of Helian's family, which one is not more beneficial than the others? She looks down on her at home, and insists on teasing her from the outside. With her temperament, should she be praised for being a good housekeeper?

"It's useless for Jiaojiao to come to Helian's family, but the Shengjing store can take over for fun." The tone of His Highness Six made the two people standing outside the pavilion sigh at the same time.

If the master is willing, you will also give her the waterway trade road? If Lord Helian knew about it, he might be so angry that he vomited blood. Even if it is a shop, it is also a prosperous shop in Beijing, making money every day. If this business is done for Master Yao, he may have to come up with something weird.

At the same time, the two thought of those small and exquisite objects in Jiayifang, whose prices have remained high up to now, and felt that Master Yao had read the business scriptures really well.

"Shop?" Mu Xiyao disliked it. There is a Jiayifang manager who comes to report to work every month, and it is very annoying to disturb her comfortable life, and she is a fool for picking up the shop!

"No shops, but waterway business." In the territory of Great Wei, anyone who is involved in waterway transportation will definitely make a profit without losing money. Mu Xiyao still knows this truth.

His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince wants to hide this good thing from her and not give her the broth, but there is no way! If you want to play, you have to play the good way of money and bright future. Does the boss think that she can only get along in Shengjing?

Zong Zhenglin saw that she was angry and unhappy, as if she was being bullied by him, so he let out a muffled laugh. "Does Jiaojiao know where this waterway leads to?"

"Where?" Mu Xiyao asked confidently. Where is it not for business, as long as there are people, are you afraid that there will be no money to make?

Wei Zhen's face twitched. Master Yao, you are so bold. Even the water transport in the Qu River area of ​​the south of the Yangtze River, the most important taxpayer under the eyes of Emperor Yuan Cheng, dared to think about it.

Back then, the Helian family's grandparents invested 80% of the family property in it as part of the family money, so they received the court's favor and were able to share half of the bonus. Even His Highness did not dare to intervene openly. This is all a private agreement, the change of owner of the waterway share, the emperor must not have the slightest word of the past.

Master Yao didn't understand anything now, so he was so big and ready to challenge Emperor Yuancheng?

Zong Zhenglin patted her dishonest head, laughed and teased, "If Jiaojiao wants water transportation in the Qu River section, she can go to the palace to face the saint and report in person."

Mu Xiyao was embarrassed. His uncle, he almost robbed money and snatched it to Emperor Yuan Cheng's territory! Tai Sui broke ground on his head, so she is so courageous?

Poorly looking at Zong Zhenglin, he looked like he couldn't reap the benefits. With that small appearance, His Highness the Sixth Highness is really happy.

"Jiaojiao's monthly money is not enough to spend?" This woman's begging for waterways is purely greedy for novelty. If she really wants to manage it well, she will get awkward and quit after a day or two.

Mu Xiyao rolled her eyes in disdain. Is she so worthless?

There is no hope for the waterway, what about the commercial road?

Zong Zhenglin could see her thoughts, and patiently explained this embarrassment. "The business road leads to the Jin Dynasty. It takes at least three months to go back and forth. Horse thieves are rampant on the road. Does Jiaojiao want to deal with the bodyguard again?"

Mu Xiyao completely lost her mind when she heard his complicated words.

Grandma, it's a waste of time. All this white money went into the pocket of the big boss who came out halfway. If she had known that Helian's family was so poor, she would not have bothered to worry about it.

Mu Yaonu was wronged, of course the Sixth Highness can't let His Royal Highness live alone. She is not fussy, just looking at you listlessly, Zongzheng Lin narrowed her eyes, and finally expressed her favor.

"Jiaojiao has worked so hard for a long time," Zong Zhenglin himself felt that this was awkward. This woman only used her brain, and in such a flash of inspiration, she came up with an idea. It would be polite if she could use it for half a day. But the words have to go on like this, otherwise the woman won't be able to stop. "Waterways are not suitable for trade, how about the Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing send Jiaojiaoquan as condolences?"

Mu Xiyao, a crop of Zhuangzi, liked it very much, and asked her several times but failed to succeed. Zong Zhenglin was afraid that she would use the excuse of inspecting the property, so he kept going outside the mansion. It is appropriate to send it out now. Not only can he stop her from talking, but he is not afraid of her sneaking out to play around in private.

As for why Zong Zhenglin believed that Mu Xiyao had no way to run around, but if she was not in Shengjing by then, where else could she slip away?