Detective in the Red Chamber

Just looking at his expression, there is no need to say the rest - it is estimated that Liu Quan not only did not reflect on it, but also developed some resentment because of it.

Hey~

Sun Shaozong sighed helplessly. People in the world often despise the style of "hiding the bird and hiding the bow, and cooking the rabbit to death", but sometimes, as a superior, there is really no other way.

As far as Liu Quan's face has been shown recently, if he is really allowed to sit in the position of the second housekeeper, he has to push his nose and face and pinch Zhao Zhongji.

Originally, Sun Shaozong hoped that through the beating and warning these few days, he would know how to advance and retreat.

But now it seems...

"Second Master."

At this time, Wang Jin finally came to the front, bowed with a red face, and offered a big red gift with both hands: "Master Xiong sent a few boxes of seafood."

After Sun Shaozong received the gift list, he added: "The servant escorting the aquatic products also said that Mr. Xiong originally wanted to collect some Korean ginseng, deer antler, mink fur and so on to honor your elders, but recently the number of ships trading with North Korea has decreased by half. , there is really nowhere to touch."

The so-called Lord Xiong refers to Xiong Guang, the only Jinshi student under Sun Shaozong's sect, who was accepted when he was a tour envoy of Qiu Wei.

Originally, it was just a name, but later Sun Shaozong entrusted his relationship with him and recommended him to be a fat vacant in the Zhili Procuratorate, and it took a few moments to really establish a teacher-student relationship.

Since then, Xiong Guang always has to pay respects to the earth during the festivals.

So at first Sun Shaozong didn't care about it, but when he heard the words about North Korea later, he couldn't help frowning.

Since three years ago, Jinmen Mansion was opened as a treaty port with North Korea. Although it is easier for Shandong to communicate with the Korean Peninsula, the imperial court felt that it would be more convenient to set up a port near Jinmen Mansion.

Xiong Guang was inexplicable, and he was obviously vaguely aware of the changes in North Korea when someone brought these few words to him.

It seems that I was in a hurry to report it before, so it is not unfounded to worry about it.

wrong!

Although Xiong Guang is in a confidential position, he is not an official close to the people after all, and he is not responsible for managing port trade matters.

Since even he has noticed that something is wrong, how can the court have no awareness at all?

It seems that the muddy water here is deeper than I imagined.

Frowning and pondering for a while, Sun Shaozong suddenly felt a little nostalgic, the days when he was in the military and political power of Wuxi Prefecture - there were no such cloudy things at that time, and he needed to try his best to figure it out.

It's a pity that he has just returned to Beijing not long ago, and it is basically an impossible delusion to seek to be released in the near future.

That's all~

It's useless to think about these things, let's deal with the matter at hand first.

He waved his hand to signal Wang Jin to retreat first, and Sun Shaozong ordered Zhao Zhongji again: "You ask someone to pay 200 taels of silver to buy a ready-made house in the outer city, and the specifications will be the same as that of Steward Wei's previous garden, with a reduction. "

Zhao Zhongji rolled his eyes when he heard the words, and he roughly guessed what Sun Shaozong meant, but he looked embarrassed at random.

He faltered and reminded: "At this time, he may not be able to accept the resignation of his citizenship - although Mr. Cheng presided over most of the Nanbianer's affairs, he also participated in them after all. In case he was fooled by lard My mind is rambling, although it may not be able to do anything to the second master, it is still troublesome after all..."

"You don't have to worry about that, I naturally have other arrangements."

Sun Shaozong interrupted his words, but he was thinking about what kind of future he should arrange for Liu Quan, so that he would not be dissatisfied, and he would not be left with the opportunity to become a corrupt official.

Hey~

Sure enough, it is still the method of 'kill the cunning rabbit and cook the dog', which is simple and convenient!

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Chapter 825

As the sun set, the study room darkened visibly with the naked eye.

Lifting the Zihao hanging on the sprinkled gold paper slightly, Sun Shaozong was stunned for a while before throwing it on the reclining Buddha-shaped pen holder.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, I gathered the straw paper randomly smeared on the table, and it was as thick as half a foot. You must know that this is a new and fashionable "sprinkling gold paper", with fine gold leaf mixed inside. It is high-end and high-grade. It is also expensive.

Just this stack of half a foot high is enough rough paper for a poor scholar to use for a lifetime.

However, Sun Shaozong didn't have the slightest intention of cherishing it. He pinched it firmly with three fingers and was about to throw it into the charcoal basin not far away.

But the moment he was about to make a move, Sun Shaozong stopped again.

It's not that he changed his mind and was reluctant to burn the expensive rice paper, but because the charcoal basin was full of ashes and there was no trace of smoke, and he didn't know how long it had been extinguished.

tsk~

No wonder the feet are icy cold.

Sun Shaozong got up from the multi-treasure couch, rummaged through and found the special Huozhe from Jingxi Suirenzhai, opened the gold-plated fireproof cover with his thumb, and shook it vigorously against the wind, and the velvet rope rose more than three inches high. flames.

He ignited the pile of toilet paper, and threw it into the brazier. Seeing that it was burnt, Sun Shaozong pushed the door and left the study, which had returned to darkness, behind him.

The silver moon piled up in the sky breathed out a long breath of white mist, and Sun Shaozong stomped on the stone steps again, slightly relieving the soreness and numbness from sitting for a long time, and then walked out of the small courtyard to rush...

"Second Master."

Sun Shaozong stopped helplessly and followed the prestige, and saw a servant in the corridor diagonally opposite, throwing down the hand stove, and came up to meet him as if flying.

I knew that these house slaves would definitely not let themselves stop.

"Go ahead."

"In the afternoon, the Beijing Palace sent someone to say that the prince wants to invite you..."

"Next."

"Ambassador Hou, sent by the imperial court to Qianxiang Kingdom, has returned to Beijing safely."

Hou Yong returned to Beijing safely?

This is really good news!

He stayed in Qianxiang Country for more than four years. Although he was taken as a hostage by Qianxiang Country and imprisoned in the embassy for nearly half of the time, he knew more about the root of Qianxiang Country than others.

Thinking that Hou Yong might know about the recent situation of his cheap old man, Sun Shaozong immediately made up his mind that after seeing the prince tomorrow, he would visit Hou's house to save Ruan Rong from thinking about it all day.

But right now, it is better to hide it from Ruan Rong, otherwise it will be nothing but joy, if there is something wrong...

Hey~

Sun Shaozong sighed helplessly, these decades have been peaceful, but how could he catch up with the war between the two countries within a few years after marrying a woman named Qianxiang?

"Anything else?"

"Then Mr. Qin is here again. I heard that the second master is preparing a memorial in the study. After eating some snacks, he left on his own—by the way, before leaving, he ordered a couple of frozen oolongs."

This Qin Kejian is really...

I obviously haven't agreed to hire him yet, but he's fine, and he's really not polite at all when he comes to eat and ask for cards every day.

Thinking about his arrogant appearance three years ago, one has to feel that times have changed and things have changed.

Of course, Sun Shaozong is no longer the Sun Shaozong of the past.

If it was changed to those two years just after crossing, even if he had evil intentions, he would not have the guts to eat Princess Beijing and Aunt Xue one after another, let alone act recklessly and force the long-legged princess to give him to him in the palace...

"Second Master."

Just remembering what was not allowed to be broadcast in the main text, the slave laughed and said: "There is one more thing, the snow fell down many old houses yesterday, and the Ministry of Rites set up donation boxes on the street..."

"Anonymous, or registered?"

"All."

"The registered ones will follow the usual practice, and the anonymous ones will be sealed with 1000 taels of silver."

"okay!"

With this crisp shout, the matter that should be reported has finally come to an end.

Seeing him bowing his body, Sun Shaozong didn't say a word, and then walked towards his house again.

…………

The courtyard was still the same, but the atmosphere always seemed more dull than usual, even the two young ones were not chattering as usual.

When Sun Shaozong entered the door, the two brothers and sisters were wrapping rice dumplings as if they were whispering around a snowman.

"father!"

"Daddy!"

It was only when they saw Sun Shaozong that the two children stretched their arms, and rushed over like a bomber whining and screaming.

Sun Shaozong laughed, picked up the two little ones, took a bite of each of them first, then carried them on his shoulders, and strode into the main room.

After entering the door, she didn't see Ruan Rong, but Second Sister You was on the Arhat's bed, whispering something to Pomegranate.

Seeing Sun Shaozong coming in with two younger ones, the two hurriedly got up to greet them.

Sun Shaozong ignored them, went directly to the Arhat's bed, first unloaded the two small ones, and then grabbed the kang table in the middle.

Pomegranate hurriedly took it in his hand, and followed Sun Shaozong's instructions, carefully placed the kang table at the foot of the bed.

Sun Shaozong lay on his back on the bed, scratching the two small itches with his fingers, and the hall was filled with clear and crisp child voices.

After a while, Sun Shaozong stretched his neck again, frowned and said, "Where is my aunt? Isn't she at home?"

He originally thought that the movement of family happiness should lead to Ruan Rong, but he didn't see any movement for a long time, so he asked this question.

Shi Liu hurriedly replied: "Didn't the uncle bring a lot of things from the north? The eldest lady asked us to go over and see if there is anything we can use - I haven't come back yet, probably the eldest wife has saved food."

Just as he was talking, word came in from outside that Jia Yingchun had kept Ruan Rong for dinner.

At that time, Sun Shaozong lost seven points in his quality.

He turned his legs to the armrest, and continued to tease the two children one after another.

Seeing his feet turned up, Second Sister You stepped forward to help take off his boots, because it felt cold through the socks, so she quickly ordered someone to bring a charcoal basin, and put a hot towel on it, so as not to be too cold. If it is too dry, it will damage the old skin on the feet.

"Master, you should soak your feet first, and then..."

"No need, hurry up and let the kitchen set the meal. I'll have a rest earlier today, and I'll be busy tomorrow."

Sun Shaozong ordered without raising his head, and Second Sister You's face turned rosy, watching him interact with the two little ones with envy and anticipation.

If it weren't for the fact that this was in Ruan Rong's room, she would have untied her arms shamelessly and wrapped those two big feet in the flesh.

Unfortunately, her expectations were in vain.

Just after dinner, Ruan Rong hurried back, saying that she had something to discuss with the second master, so Sun Shaozong naturally took advantage of the situation and stayed in the main room.

Not to mention how lost Second Sister You was because of this.

But Nanny Ren took away the two children and ordered Furong to make a basin of hot water. Ruan Rong personally wrapped the soap beans in a handkerchief, soaked the water from Sun Shaozong's knees, and rubbed down inch by inch.

Seeing that she had already rubbed her insteps, Sun Shaozong stretched out his hands to gather a few messy hairs for her, pinned all her hair behind her ears, and asked in a low voice: "Didn't you say you have something to say to me? Why haven't I heard a word from you for a long time? "

Ruan Rong shook her head, rubbed her face against the back of his hand, and after a while she pouted and said, "I had something to say, but now I see you, but I don't hesitate to say it."

Hearing her words, Sun Shaozong vaguely guessed something, so he tentatively asked: "But it's about the Xing family's affairs again? Didn't the sister-in-law stop talking a few days ago, could it be that..."

Could it be that Xing Zhong is really willing to let his daughter be a concubine?

Thinking about Xing Xiuyan, who is beautiful and intelligent, I am really a little excited.

"I think it's beautiful!"

Ruan Rong rolled her eyes at Sun Shaozong, sniffed and said, "Then Uncle Xing is very willing, but his daughter is not someone who can be manipulated - she went back to Rongguo Mansion yesterday afternoon, how can Uncle Xing invite her?" I don’t want to come to our house again.”

uh~

It seems that he overestimated his own charm.

Sun Shaozong crossed his feet embarrassingly, and muttered in his mouth: "I just said it in a hurry, and I didn't really point out what can be done."

Although he could see that his hypocrisy was mostly to tease herself, Ruan Rong couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Shuran hurriedly covered the small cherry mouth with his sleeve, raised his head and gave Sun Shaozong a white look, and said seriously: "But although the sister of the Xing family has left, there is another beauty that I like coming to our house!"

"Who?"

This time, Sun Shaozong's heart was lost.

Except for Xing Xiuyan, I don't seem to have provoked anyone recently - Aunt Xue and Princess Longlegs certainly don't count, and they can't come to the door either.

"Isn't that the nun Miaoyu from the Qiancui nunnery!"

"Miaoyu?"

"There are rumors outside that Jia's family has been blessed by the Taoist sect, but the family temple is dedicated to Buddhism. A nun goes back."