Xian Dynasty Era

Chapter 479 Xin'an Marquis Mansion
Inn, second floor

After listening to Su Zhao's words, Chen Tao's crystal-clear face showed a playful look, and said, "Isn't this evaluation quite clear?"

"What's the matter, are you jealous?" Su Zhao asked with a half-smile.

This is a woman, if you don't tell her, you have to keep asking, and when you talk to her, you will get all sorts of tastes.

Of course, this is also his current evaluation of the women he met. As for Li Luyu and Yu Xishuang, Chen Tao didn't know the existence of the two women, so he didn't need to say it.

"How can I get enough of the jealousy of so many people?" Chen Tao said angrily, sighing inwardly, what right does she have to be jealous?
In her life, she is doomed not to see the light...

Feeling the loss of the beauty, Su Zhao felt speechless for a while, embraced Chen Tao's shaved shoulders, and said in a gentle voice: "Okay, don't be sentimental, after I finish my work, we will walk around Xinzheng, and I still need you Guide me?"

"Well, then you can go." Chen Tao said softly.

Waiting for Su Zhao to leave, Chen Tao looked at the empty wing room, it seemed that there was still the charming atmosphere after the happy night last night, thinking of all the obsessions last night, with a cheek as white as jade, Xia Fei could not help but spit on her cheeks With a sound, secretly thought, what a little villain.

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Su Shi ran out of the inn with an expression on his face, walked through the bustling crowds of people on the street, and headed towards an unremarkable restaurant in the north of the city.

This two-story restaurant named Donglai Pavilion is located in a remote place with simple decoration, but it is a secret stronghold set up by Su Guotian Tingsi in Xinzheng.

In the past six months, with Su Zhao's spared money support, Tianting Division's tentacles have rapidly expanded in Zheng State, with Xinzheng as the core, and have laid hidden stakes in more than ten counties in the north of Zheng State. , Such an intelligence structure will gradually be rolled out to the entire country of Zheng.

At this moment, on the second floor of the restaurant, Su Zhao saw the person in charge here. He was a slightly fat middle-aged man in a silk gown, with a harmless smile on his big chubby face. , whose name was Zeng Rong in Zheng Guo.

When Zeng Rong saw Su Zhao, he quickly bowed, "I've seen you, my humble official."

"Lieutenant Zeng, get up." Su Zhao sat aside and asked, "I'm here alone, just to ask, is there anyone from us in Zheng Palace?"

Before sneaking into Zheng Guo Palace, he at least needs to find out where the treasure seal is placed, otherwise, his eyes will be darkened, and he will be easily noticed by the immortals guarding Zheng Guo Palace.

Zeng Rong thought for a while, then said hesitantly: "Yes, there are, but the status is not high, and they are only eunuchs, court ladies and other low-level servants."

Su Zhao frowned, and said, "Is there anyone working beside Zheng Jun?"

Zeng Rong shook his head and explained cautiously: "Your Majesty, the time is too short. Our people have just entered the palace not long ago, and it will be difficult to do things for a while."

Secret spies, one is peripheral personnel who collect intelligence from enemy countries, such as the intelligence stations currently set up by Su Guotian Listening Division in Zheng State, Jin State, and Wei State.

This type can be paved with money and quickly laid.

The next level is the ace spy who broke into the enemy's camp. This requires years of gaining the trust of the master. As for those who instigate rebellion, they are more unreliable.

Su Zhao heard that even though he knew that Tian Tingsi could not achieve this step in a short period of time, he was still disappointed, and said: "You let them secretly inquire about a piece of news for Gu."

"What news, please tell me." Zeng Rong asked respectfully.

Su Zhao's eyes moved slightly, he waved his hands, and said, "Let's let this matter go for now."

At this moment, Su Zhao remembered that once these people were asked to inquire about the news, it would be very easy for the Haoyangzong or the Tianjian of Zheng Guosi to detect it. Once discovered, it would be a shock.

Doubt flashed in Zeng Rong's eyes, but it was not easy to ask.

Su Zhao played with the wine glass in his hand and asked, "Has there been any strange news about Xinzheng recently?"

Zeng Rong thought for a while, and said: "Back to your majesty, there is a strange news. Princess Zheng Guoyongqing, the fifth princess and her son-in-law are making peace, and there is a lot of excitement."

Su Zhao paused, and said, "Is there such a thing?"

But he thought of one person, Zheng Yun'er, maybe he could inquire about the news from Zheng Yun'er, but Zheng Yun'er didn't know if he was in Xinzheng.

"There is also Zhuang Shining, this daughter is the tenth son of Zheng State, Ji Zhi's first wife, and her aunt is Zhuang Concubine of Zheng Jun's beloved concubine. She must be forbidden to enter and leave the palace."

Su Zhao thought about it this way, and thought that maybe he could try to find Zhuang Shining later.

Zeng Rong secretly glanced at Su Zhao's face, remembered something, and said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Princess Yongqing's son-in-law is the son of Luo Wei, a former general of Zheng State. You ascended the throne back then, thanks to former general Luo Wei's support, and the marriage was arranged for a long time, now Princess Yongqing suddenly proposes to divorce after seven or eight years of marriage, "

This kind of palace secrets has always been a topic that ordinary people like to talk about, but, in front of Su Zhao, the owner, Zeng Rong can't talk about it like a melon-eating crowd watching the excitement.

Maybe it violates the taboo of the nobleman.

Su Zhao pondered for a moment, then said, "What else?"

Zeng Rong said: "Xinzheng seems to be doing a lot of construction work recently, and transported a large amount of square earth from Xiyuan. His subordinates sent people to follow them, and found that they seemed to be escorted by people with celestial powers, so they didn't dare to investigate."

Su Zhao paused for a moment, thinking in his heart, "It seems that Zheng Guo's high-level officials are building a rooftop for worshiping heaven."

After asking a few more things, Su Zhao left the restaurant while Zeng Rong watched him off.

Zheng Guo, Ten Princes' Mansion

Although Zheng Jun owns more than [-] counties, in the series of Ji Zhou and Fang Bo, the official title is the title of duke. Of course, in the country of Zheng, Zheng Jun is prestige for his own use, life and death, like an emperor.

Therefore, most of the scholars were entrusted with the position of county and township Tinghou by him. Although they talked about themselves and were not recognized by Ji Zhou and the monarchs of other countries, they still had authority in the country.

The ten sons were granted the title of Marquis of Xin'an County, with four thousand households in the city.

At this moment, in the courtyard where Prince Zhizhi lived, the Marquis of Xin'an County, the soft sunshine of early spring fell on the wing room.

In the backyard, a young woman in her twenties, dressed in a light red dress, with a gentle temperament, was facing the mirror with flowers on it. In the bronze mirror, there was an oval face with elegant makeup and sharp eyebrows. Tailored, with peach cheeks and apricot eyes, and a beauty mole on her lips.

Behind him, a few servant girls combed the woman's blue hair like a waterfall.

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the wing room.

"I've seen Lord Hou." Seeing the person coming, the servant girl gave a blessing and called softly.

The young master was wearing a plain white brocade robe, waved his hand at the servant girl, and said loudly: "Shi Ning, I have something to do today, so I won't accompany you into the palace."

Zhuang Shining turned her head, raised a beautiful and gentle face, and said: "Husband, we agreed last night, mother and concubine asked us to go over and persuade Sister, let's go together."

"There is nothing to persuade me about this matter. Sister, she finally made up her mind, and I support her." Gong Zizhi waved his hand and sighed: "Sister, these years have been too hard. If we can reconcile and leave successfully, I will support her." Able to."

Although his fifth sister has a wild temperament, she has actually inherited her mother and concubine's knowledge and reason, and has always followed the rules. She has been with a Tianxie for so long and abides by women's morals. How much is divided.

Zhuang Shining pursed her cherry lips, and said softly: "Then what should I say after seeing my concubine mother?"

Young Master Zhi said: "It's just that the two don't help each other. It's really hard for us to intervene in this kind of thing. By the way, I still need to meet a few scholars from the State of Lu who came from afar. I heard that the State of Lu has recently produced a poet and scholar A talented scholar, whose name is called dialect, and his writing talent even shocked the statues of Confucian saints in Qufu."

Zhuang Shining's bright eyes revealed curiosity, and said, "Really?"

After the State of Su initiated the imperial examination, the State of Lu also tried a small-scale imperial examination in Qufu, the capital city, in December. One of them, named Dialect, won the top spot, and his articles were echoed by the Confucian saints who had established the way of ritual and music.

The king of Lu State loved it very much, and bestowed him with a gold rhinoceros jade belt and East China Sea Penglai inkstone.

Young Master Zhi smiled and said, "I'll go and have a look. If you have real talents and practical learning, I will invite you to Wenhua Pavilion to discuss poetry together."

Prince Zhi and his wife Zhuang Shining love poems and songs the most. Since the couple got married, they have sung poems in harmony and their affection is very deep.

(End of this chapter)