Dressed as a villain's stepmother, I use spiritual springs to raise cubs

"Knock Knock-"

There was a knock on the door.

Xia Bai'an pushed Mo Che helplessly: "Boss Song should be here, and I have to discuss with her about the second batch of goods, so let me go."

Only then did Mo Che gently let go of her, straightened the folds on the clothes of the two of them, and said calmly.

"I should also go back to the Forbidden Army Garden. If you need help with business matters, you can send someone here."

"Well, but there are fewer people who come to find faults and inquire about news recently, so there is no need for Jin Junyuan to make a move."

Xia Baian understood, walked over and opened the door, just about to invite the other party in directly...

"Eunuch Zhou?"

Eunuch Zhou is an eunuch who helps the emperor to deliver the letter. He is not too popular and favored, but he is also a senior old man. It is said that he is the old man who accompanied the emperor when he ascended the throne.

How did such a father-in-law come here?

She was puzzled, but seeing Song Yuchu and the servant girl following behind Eunuch Zhou, she was even more puzzled.

On the contrary, Mo Che came from behind Xia Bai'an, and naturally put his arms around Xia Bai'an's waist.

"Did Eunuch Zhou come to see me, or Bai An?"

"It turns out that the captain is here too." Eunuch Zhou bowed and said with a slight smile, "But today, this old slave is here to find his wife."

"I?"

Xia Bai'an didn't understand even more.

If the Queen Mother had anything to do, she would usually ask Mother Mingxin to come and look for her.

Eunuch Zhou came here in person, nine out of ten he followed the emperor's order.

But she has been withdrawn for many days, and has been drawing a clear line with other people. She seldom goes to the official's house. Even when someone comes to give Mo Che a gift, she goes to the old mansion to avoid suspicion... In this case, the emperor What are you doing for yourself?

Xia Bai'an was inexplicably nervous.

However, the arms around his waist tightened in a comforting manner, and Mo Che moved closer to her, as if protecting her in his arms, facing Eunuch Zhou directly.

"Excuse me, Mr. Zhou, what is the reason for coming?"

"The old slave is here to congratulate the captain's wife."

Eunuch Zhou nodded and bowed with a smile.

Xia Bai'an was at a loss.

Congratulations?

As soon as the words fell, I heard Eunuch Zhou continue: "The emperor has already investigated the matter of the assassin Xia Lei, and found out that Xia Lei was coerced by others to assassinate him as a last resort, and this person has been beheaded by the captain. After proving the innocence of Mrs. Lieutenant, the illness of the Empress Dowager and the treatment of the emperor's injuries, as well as the matter of rescuing His Highness the Seventh Prince, the emperor decided to award you a gold plaque for business."

"Gold plaque?" Xia Bai'an frowned slightly, "A plaque made of gold can't hang on this wooden house."

"..."

Both Eunuch Zhou and Song Yuchu were shocked.

Mo Che tightened her waist: "The golden plaque was sent by the emperor himself with gold letters. It is still a wooden board, but the people who get it will be of great benefit to the emperor or the court. With this golden plaque, the shop can reduce or exempt taxes." The goods are smooth and there are few official documents, and the court officials will patronize and take care of them more.”

Xia Bai'an suddenly realized.

"That's how it is!"

Only then did Eunuch Zhou come to his senses and cleared his throat.

"Master Xiaowei is right. The emperor still remembers how Mrs. Xiaowei calmed down the chaos at that time, and specially rewarded this golden plaque. With this golden plaque, the business of Chenxiang Pavilion..."

"Can this gold plaque be used in Tongji Hall?"

Xia Bai'an interrupted Eunuch Zhou's words first.

Mo Che and Song Yuchu both frowned at the same time.

This gold plaque can reduce a lot of taxes. If it is done well in the future, it is also possible to send the things from the Chenxiang Pavilion to the palace for the concubines and ladies. It can be used on a small medical clinic that is still at a loss. It's a bit too reckless.

Song Yuchu was still planning to cooperate with her and stepped forward to comfort her.

"The captain's wife just heard about this, I'm afraid she won't be able to make a decision for a while."

Eunuch Zhou also understood, he could also see who was more profitable in Chenxiang Pavilion or Tongjitang, thinking that the emperor found this excuse to reward Xia Bai'an because he was close to the queen mother recently, he must appreciate it sincerely... He still gave it to him. Let Xia Baian have some time to think.

"It's all because the old slave didn't think well. The emperor thinks highly of Mrs. Xiaowei, and the Queen Mother also asked her to take care of her. Since that's the case, Mrs. Xiaowei might as well think about it for a day. Waiting for tomorrow, the old slave will come to bother you again and report back to the emperor."

After finishing speaking, Eunuch Zhou took the palace people behind him and left first.

Seeing that everyone in the palace had left, the boorish man downstairs also came up to urge Mo Che.

"It's time for us to go back to the Forbidden Army Garden, those things in your hands..."

"Ah."

Mo Che nodded, and was about to say something to Xia Bai'an.

However, Xia Bai'an had already pulled Song Yuchu's wrist, but pushed him away instead: "It happens that I also want to discuss business with Boss Song, so you should go get busy first."

After finishing speaking, Xia Bai'an pulled people into the house, and closed the door one by one, his movements were quick and capable.

"..."

Mo Che's gaze became even more gloomy.

The reckless man almost laughed out loud - it's really rare to see Mo Che look so deflated!

When Mo Che turned his head around, the reckless man suppressed the smile in his eyes and cleared his throat.

"Sister-in-law is very busy."

"Walk."

Mo Che didn't say much, and took him straight away.

inside the house.

Song Yuchu opened his mouth as soon as he sat down.

"Boss Xia, it's not bad to have one piece of this golden plaque in ten years. If you can collect this golden plaque this time and use it on Chenxiang Pavilion, you will have no shortage of business in the future. Give you special treatment."

Xia Bai'an closed the door tightly, turned around and poured water for her.

"It's true. You can't do things against money. But Boss Song is afraid that he doesn't know the secrets in the palace. This golden plaque looks like a cash cow to outsiders. In my opinion, it's more like a deterrent."

Song Yuchu raised his eyebrows: "I heard that many things happened during the spring outing, but we are just ordinary people, and we don't hear any rumors."

"Boss Song doesn't need to know about those things. Boss Song only needs to know that I have resigned from the position of imperial physician since I came back from the spring outing. I have clearly lost my position, but the emperor sent this golden plaque again, which is more like a beating."

Makes sense.

Song Yuchu frowned deeply: "Can you elaborate?"

Xia Bai'an smiled slightly: "Let's see Boss Song is willing to spare his life."

Song Yuchu was speechless for a moment.

Xia Bai'an said again.

"It's inconvenient for me to say more about this, but this gold plaque is by no means a good thing to make money. Now that you and I have cooperated, and you have made a little money in Pinxiang Pavilion, you should also know whether there is a gold plaque. My Chenxiang Pavilion can also make money for you."

Song Yuchu twisted the handkerchief, hesitating.

"It's fine if I haven't heard about the golden plaque. Now that I hear it, I have thoughts in my heart and more greed. I am different from you. I don't have an official husband and family behind me. If there is this golden plaque The plaque, just ask me to merge with your Chenxiang Pavilion, at least, I won’t be afraid that I will provoke some powerful people when I wake up one day.”

Such concerns are reasonable.

Xia Bai'an thought about this, but said forcefully: "You have your concerns, and I have mine, but I will ultimately decide on this golden plaque."