The dim back

Zhang Yulu looked at Liu Zhongqing in front of her and said, "Actually, you are not as bad as the outside world says. I used to think you were a playboy who only cared about love, but I didn't expect you to have your own ideas."

Hearing Zhang Yulu's disguised praise of him, Liu Zhongqing also straightened his back: "Don't be deceived by the false appearance of the outside world. If I were so unbearable, wouldn't it be a waste of all my hard work in studying when I was a child, reading so many books and five classics?"

Zhang Yulu was surprised: "Do you need to work so hard? I thought you were just like other playboys who did nothing."

Liu Zhongqing shook his head: "When I was five years old, I started to read the Four Books and Five Classics. When I was seven years old, I started to negotiate with my father. My mother often took me to the palace to meet the emperor."

Zhang Yulu finally understood: "It seems that you have a heavy burden to manage such a large family business. Is there no one to share the burden with you?"

When Liu Zhongqing heard Zhang Yulu ask this, he chuckled and said, "I'm afraid that if I tell you, you won't marry into our Liu family. I'll tell you about the future. Now let's go and see the Cross-Painting Conference tonight."

Zhang Yulu also wanted to know whether this Yu Xiaoyao had any relationship with Zhang Laojiu?

Zhang Yulu said to Zhang Fengxue, "Sister, I hope you can find another good man. This Zhang Laojiu is not a good person. Since you can get to know Yu Xiaoyao, do you think Yu Xiaoyao is a good person?"

Zhang Fengxue felt that her sister had a problem with her thinking: "Brother Liu is in contact with Qiu Feng in the brothel. Could he also be a playboy?"

Stunned by her sister's question, Zhang Yulu didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Liu Zhongqing started to retort: ​​"You are still too young. What your sister said is right. If someone wants to cooperate with me, I will definitely see if our values ​​are compatible."

Zhang Fengxue saw the interaction between the two and joked, "It seems that you two are destined to be together. You haven't even gotten married yet, but you're already on the same page when you talk. It seems that I need to find someone to be on the same page with me."

Zhang Yulu advised her sister: "I know you are not stupid, so you must open your eyes. I will definitely find a better one for you today."

Zhang Yulu just wanted to interrupt her sister's thoughts. As long as she put an end to the thought of Yu Xiaoyao, she believed that her sister would find a better person in the future and live a happier life.

Liu Zhongqing looked at Zhang Yulu's performance and said casually, "You are really amazing. I don't know why Daddy designated you to marry him instead of your sister. I believe only your father knows the reason."

Hearing Liu Zhongqing say this, Zhang Yulu remembered something: "I remember telling you that I would run the shop in my dowry after I get married. Does this still count?"

Liu Zhongqing nodded and said, "If you encounter any difficulties, just mention my name. All your stores will be under my name, but the management rights will still belong to you."

Zhang Yulu sighed: "Does a woman's words count? She must obey her husband after marriage. I've long been tired of these three obediences and four virtues."

Liu Zhongqing was not very feudal. Hearing what Zhang Yulu said, he also expressed his own opinion: "I think you are overthinking. How can a woman show her face in public? As long as you use my name, you can have unimpeded access in Liuzhou, and even in the whole country."

With the title of royal merchant, Zhang Yulu's business will be very good in the future.

But Zhang Yulu didn't want to rely on a man, and said to Liu Zhongqing awkwardly: "I will consider what you said, but we can cooperate with each other. I can use your name temporarily, and I will change it back to mine slowly."

Hearing Zhang Yulu say this, Liu Zhongqing laughed: "You know what? Many people want to be our mistress with a lot of money, but we won't agree, including your father."

Liu Zhongqing was reminding Zhang Yulu: "The reason why your father married you to our family was for our family's reputation as an imperial merchant. However, I don't want to care about the details of his and Zhang Laojiu's later dealings. I hope you can tell your father if you have a chance."

Zhang Yulu realized at this time that Liu Zhongqing was not just living in her house: "So you had a plan in advance. You did this purely to tell me that you were living in our Yiren Villa and were trying to plot against us."

Liu Zhongqing said bluntly: "You will know about this matter sooner or later. Since our family business is so big, it is impossible for us to be without any precautions. In addition, your father is so active. Besides, the reputation of Yiren Villa is not as great as before. It is just a coincidence that our two families have an engagement."

Zhang Yulu said: "It was my father's poor management. If I had been in charge of the family business a few years ago, it would have been a different story."

Zhang Yulu knows that now that he has the support of the system, he believes in himself and will be even more powerful.

When Zhang Yulu was writing novels in the past, she hoped that she could be like the strong women in the novels, invincible in any business and admired by many men.

Zhang Yulu just spoke the truth. Liu Zhongqing raised his eyebrows and said, "I hope that day will come as soon as possible. I hope everyone will be happy."

Zhang Yulu didn't want to listen to his business advice, and thought of something: "From what I know, Zhang Laojiu seems to be coveting your family's calligraphy and painting business recently."

Hearing Zhang Yulu say this, Liu Zhongqing felt very strange: "How did you know about this? Can you tell me?"

Zhang Yulu couldn't tell Liu Zhongqing that you knew it from the system. If you tell it yourself, I'm afraid no one will believe it.

Zhang Yulu evaded the question, "I just think it's strange. You were arrested and taken to the government office. Why was Yu Xiaoyao there when I redeemed you? Why did Zhang Laojiu have a conflict with you in the brothel? I guess Zhang Laojiu already knew your identity."

Liu Zhongqing was also suspicious at the time: "To be honest with you, I have also sent my confidants to investigate this matter these two days, and the answer is the same as yours, so I think this Zhang Laojiu is still related to Qiu Feng's father's matter."

Qiufeng's father offended a high-ranking official in the court. At that time, Qiufeng's father was in charge of escorting a batch of official grain. As a result, the warehouse caught fire and all the grain was burned.

It was also because of this incident that Qiu Feng's father was reported by others. Because of his poor performance, the soldiers on the battlefield suffered from food shortages, and some of them starved to death. It was a heavy loss.

When the emperor heard the news, he was furious and ordered the execution of the escort officer at that time, Qiu Feng's father.

Zhang Yulu had another thought when she heard Liu Zhongqing's words: "Since you doubt your uncle's actions, why don't you explain it to him in person? This way you can save the lives of your lover's family."

Liu Zhongqing said righteously: "Knowing the law and breaking it is a more serious crime. The emperor is just trying to shock the officials and put pressure on them. Qiu Feng's father has always been pedantic in the court and was framed by some people, but there is no evidence."

Zhang Yulu sighed, "So that's what happened. If the emperor already knew the truth, why did he raid Qiu Feng's house?"

Speaking of this matter, Liu Zhongqing became even more angry: "This is where things get really difficult for me. To be honest, I am of course very angry about some of my uncle's actions. But as an emperor, he is not only my uncle, but also the king of all people in the world."

Liu Zhongqing's mouth was full of regret and helplessness.

Liu Zhongqing encouraged himself: "I believe that the truth will be revealed to the world one day, and the emperor will definitely give justice to the Qiu family."

Zhang Yulu didn't want to pay attention to these, but there are two paths in front of Zhang Yulu: "One is to use Liu Zhongqing's reputation to do my own business, the other is to complete my own career through my own efforts."

Zhang Yulu thought about this and decided to rely on Liu Zhongqing first, so he told Liu Zhongqing: "Remember your painting studio? Recently, it seems that a businessman wants to buy four of your paintings. I heard that there is a secret hidden in these paintings?"

Liu Zhongqing had also heard about this: "So now these four paintings are very expensive. There will be an auction in about a month."

Zhang Yulu thought of something: "I wonder when Mr. Liu will set the wedding date? I feel it should be about half a year."

Hearing Zhang Yulu mention it, Liu Zhongqing also remembered: "Qiu Feng asked someone to bring back a letter yesterday. She has been settled. My father is also notifying me now, asking me to stay here for the next six months and not to return to Liuzhou."

Zhang Yulu knew it well: "Of course I understand what Master Liu meant. He wanted you to not give Qiu Feng hope, and hope that Qiu Feng would retreat when faced with difficulties."

But for Qiu Feng, Liu Zhongqing is Qiu Feng's reliance. Due to the difficult incident at hand, Liu Zhongqing couldn't go back for a while, so when he wrote the reply, he also wrote very clearly.

The messenger came back and said, "This is what happened. After Miss Qiufeng read the letter, she was so angry that her heart was torn into pieces."

When Liu Zhongqing heard the news, he felt extremely complicated: "Oh my God, why can't someone help me?"

Zhang Yulu said generously: "Do you think I am a good partner? I can help you with this matter, but you have to wait half a year."

Hearing Zhang Yulu say this, Liu Zhongqing remembered something: "My father once told me to stay at Yiren Villa and keep an eye on your movements. Did something of yours catch my father's attention?"

This made Zhang Yulu feel nervous. Ever since he started the system, he had been very careful in doing things. He usually stayed in the inner house and deliberately avoided getting involved in the front business.

I guess it must be because I handled Zhang Laojiu's case that I attracted the attention of Mr. Liu.

Zhang Yulu felt very strange: "I didn't expect you to betray your father and tell me all these things."

Liu Zhongqing told the truth: "I feel I won't misjudge you. You are a good person."

Zhang Yulu had never thought that after coming to this parallel world, she would be recognized by the person she had just met. It seemed that she was doing quite well here.

Zhang Yulu originally had no bad intentions: "Since the hierarchy is here, I must abide by it and be a law-abiding citizen."

Zhang Yulu's words made Liu Zhongqing feel very strange: "I feel that your words are particularly forward-looking and law-abiding. This is usually what officials say, and only the masters sitting in the court would say this."

Zhang Yulu only then realized that she still had some of the words she had just said, so speaking them out loud would naturally make Liu Zhongqing feel strange.

Zhang Yulu found an excuse: "I am thinking that I will marry into your Liu family soon. Your Liuzhou is also headed by your Liu family. Naturally, I have to learn some official language, and I will also have to receive the families of some colleagues in the future."

Hearing Zhang Yulu say this, Liu Zhongqing laughed: "You want to take charge of our Liu family's backyard so soon? If my aunt knew about this, she would be so angry that she would die."

Hearing Liu Zhongqing's words, Zhang Yulu disagreed: "I will definitely manage the Liu family properly, and I will definitely not treat Miss Qiufeng unfairly."

Liu Zhongqing began his analysis: "I think my aunt is about to get married. As a princess, my mother only knows how to eat and drink and never cares about the accounts. In addition, she is in poor health and will not take care of these things. Second mother is also quite honest and is afraid of causing criticism from others if she does things. Naturally, she will not accept this matter. It seems that this matter really has to fall on you."

Hearing Liu Zhongqing say this, Zhang Yulu felt that she was burdened. "I know that your father has the final say on all matters in the family. I heard that when I marry him, Mr. Liu plans to hand over all his responsibilities as the head of the family to you. What do you think?"

Liu Zhongqing felt that Zhang Yulu in front of him was indeed a woman who should not be underestimated.

So Liu Zhongqing laughed and said, "Then you don't have to worry about it, but believe me, I will definitely do a good job."

It seems that Liu Zhongqing still has some reservations about herself. Zhang Yulu must gain Liu Zhongqing's recognition so that she can thrive in Liuzhou. She hopes that Liu Zhongqing will not have reservations about herself in the future.

Zhang Yulu wanted to use this cross-flower conference to help Liu Zhongqing defeat Zhang Laojiu, and make Zhang Laojiu submit.

If this matter is done, it can be regarded as indirectly saving Qiu Feng, and Qiu Feng will be very grateful to me.

What Qiu Feng fears most is her own background, and she really hopes that she can return to the official family and be a young lady.

Seeing Zhang Yulu deep in thought, Liu Zhongqing became interested: "What are you thinking about? Why don't you tell me and I'll help you think about it?"

Zhang Yulu held the ends of her hair with her fingers, blinking her big black and white eyes, and said mischievously: "The mountain man has his own clever plan. I will definitely find a way to help you get some information from Zhang Laojiu."

Liu Zhongqing thought Zhang Yulu was thinking about his own affairs, but he didn't expect that she was actually helping him.

Liu Zhongqing was extremely grateful: "Thank you for your recognition of me and also thank you for your help."

Zhang Yulu felt that they should start with these four paintings. These four paintings should be in Yu Xiaoyao's hands, otherwise Yu Xiaoyao would not have wanted to discuss cooperation with him when he was in the yamen.