The most unlucky crossing in history

In the early morning of the third day of November, the new emperor’s year, which has been unknown since he succeeded to the throne, was decided. After the imperial decree was issued, according to the Daqing practice, the prime minister of the current dynasty announced it to the world at the altar outside the Xuancheng Gate of the palace, and made a public announcement. world.

The new emperor's reign name was Shengning, and Tan Yuanyong called him Emperor Shengning. In order to make it easier for the people to remember the year, he did not use the date of enthronement as the beginning of the reign, but the first day of the new year as the beginning of the first year of the reign.

In the afternoon, Eunuch Zhang, who was beside Emperor Shengxi, went to Chengfeng Station to deliver Emperor Shengning's oral order to Zhong Qiyun, and Emperor Shengning ordered him to enter the palace with the court the next morning.

In the early morning of the fourth day of November, when the sky was dark and there was no light to be seen, the cold wind was howling, and there were no people on the road, Zhong Qiyun rushed from the Prime Minister's Mansion to Chengfeng Station.

In the station, Zhong Qiyun took a set of silver-gray embroidered cloud brocade clothes and changed into them.

Beside him, Steward Wang was entangled in matters. Although Zhong Qiyun didn't like to be served by others, but thinking that Zhong Qiyun was also the owner of the Zhong family's fleet, caravan and other industries, and the owner of the family's business, he still asked Zhong Qiyun if he wanted it. Arrange for a servant to go with him.

"The eyes of those people in the court are higher than the top, and they will look down on us doing business the most. If they see that there is no waiter around the owner..." Wang Guanshi, 35, is in his prime of life. For many years, he has never seen or heard of any merchant who can get such an opportunity to enter the palace with the court. What an honor this is. He is happy in his heart, but he is also really worried about Zhong Qiyun.

Zhong Qiyun took the outer shirt handed over by the postman at the side, put it on, put on the silver hair crown, and said: "After all, I am entering the palace to see the saint, and the minister of the court only let a groom drive the carriage and no one is around to wait for me. I'm afraid it's not good to make people see it and spread it."

Upon hearing this, Guanshi Wang knew that his thoughts were superficial, and he hurriedly said, "It's because I can't think clearly."

Zhong Qiyun shook his head when he heard this, knowing that Steward Wang was really considerate of him, so he said with a smile, "I'm the one who feels guilty, I'm afraid my sister-in-law might feel resentment for asking you to do all this for me in the early morning?"

Guanshi Wang laughed when he thought of what his wife said when he got up earlier.

Zhong Qiyun smiled again when he saw it: "It's still early, why don't Brother Wang take advantage of this time to go home and rest, you have to know that when I come back from the palace this time, I'm afraid we won't have time to rest at Chengfeng Station." gone."

Wang Guan knows

Xiao, Zhong Qiyun will definitely be rewarded heavily when he goes, and the Zhong family's reputation will be well-known at that time, which will naturally be brought by a steady stream of business.

Thinking of the planning plan that Zhong Qiyun wrote down a few days ago and sent people to the Zhong family's property managers in various places, thinking of the expansion method that Zhong Qiyun decided yesterday and gave him to choose another day...

He, the steward of Chengfeng Station in Jingzhao City, couldn't help being amazed and impressed, and couldn't help feeling excited.

If he really did that, as Zhong Qiyun said, there would indeed be no time to rest.

Guanshi Wang responded, "What the boss said is true."

Zhong Qiyun nodded, and he didn't say any more when it was too early, and rushed to the palace in the carriage marked by the Zhong family.

Chengfeng Station is not close to the imperial palace. Sitting in the car, Zhong Qiyun thought about the recent affairs of the Zhong family, and pondered how to do things in the future, frowning slightly.

After an unknown period of time, the sound of a watchman knocking on a clapper outside the carriage came, and he regained his senses.

It's time already, Wen Yuan should get up and prepare to go to court...

Ask Yuan...

Just thinking about the name in his heart, Zhong Qiyun couldn't help but smile on his face even if he was still thinking about something very important just now, his heart softened, and his heart was full of his sweetheart.

The carriage turned a sharp turn, and the cold wind from the outside poured in from the curtain just in time, making Zhong Qiyun shiver from the cold.

Hey, it's cold, it's really cold, it wasn't like this an hour ago.

Zhong Qiyun sighed in his heart, thinking that not long ago, his arms were full of warmth and harmony, compared with the black lights, blind fire, and biting cold wind now, Zhong Qiyun sighed again and again.

It's not safe now, if he and Xie Wenyuan came out of Xie's Mansion together and let all the officials see, it would definitely cause some unnecessary troubles, if this was not taken into account, how could Zhong Qiyun be willing to let go of his arms in the cold and windy winter the warmth?

It feels so good to sleep with Xie Wenyuan in my arms, and when my sweetheart wakes up, I can still kiss cheekily...

Thinking of this, Zhong Qiyun suddenly felt lost, when will he wait, when will he be able to stay with his sweetheart without any scruples...

Sitting alone in the carriage, Zhong Qiyun thought about it for a while, but he didn't know what to think of, so he laughed out loud in the carriage.

Hearing this, the groom who was driving the carriage thought that his master was about to face the saint, and he was overjoyed, so he also laughed along with him, and said loudly: "Master, after today, is our Zhong family going to be famous again?" Already?" he thought

In just one year at Chengfeng Station, with the expansion of the Zhong family’s business, his monthly fee for driving a car has risen from one tael to three taels of silver, not to mention the year-end dividends for all the long-term workers hired by the Zhong family. Knowing that he used to drive a car for at most ten taels of silver a year, and the wages paid by the Zhong family were beyond the envy of other parents.

When Zhong Qiyun heard the question, although he didn't know why the groom asked him so suddenly, Zhong Qiyun still responded with a smile: "It should be."

After hearing this, the groom felt that this owner was not like those rich lords who ignored their servants. He admired this man for doing things at a young age, but now he felt a little more fond of him, and he laughed a little He was a rough man and didn't know how to say nice words, so he said bluntly: "The better our Zhong family is, the better it will be."

"Yes."

Afterwards, Zhong Qiyun chatted with the groom for a few more words, and heard the coachman say something about his parents, and stopped when the carriage and horses arrived outside the palace gate.

At this time, the Xuancheng Gate had not yet opened, but the officials from the upper court rushed to get off the carriage one after another and waited outside the palace gate.

All the officials in court uniforms had a masked smiling face, and they greeted each other warmly, while those who had come earlier were standing alone, or a few or two acquaintances stood together to chat An irrelevant matter of state.

After Zhong Qiyun got out of the carriage, the people in the palace came and led the groom to a remote place to wait.

Zhong Qiyun looked around for a while and didn't see Xie Wenyuan, nor did he see the chariots and horses of Xie's mansion. Thinking that Xie Wenyuan hadn't arrived yet, he felt bored and found a secluded place with few people to stand.

It's just that his clothes are different from those of the officials, and no matter how far away he stands, he must be conspicuous. Even if the officials didn't say anything, they all looked at him as if nothing, Zhong Qiyun didn't care. Showing courtesy does not fall behind etiquette.

Even if you don't say it, everyone present knows that he is the Zhong Qiyun who started from scratch and has blossomed his fleet, caravan, Chengfeng Station, and Chengfeng Pavilion in just a few years.

Now he has become a big businessman who is very rich in the court and China.

If so, these literati originally thought that this person was just a capable businessman.But looking at Zhong Qiyun at this moment, seeing that they are neither flattering nor obsequious, and they are also very polite and respectful, it makes these officials look at it a little more

eye.

It's just that, that's all, because Zhong Qiyun has helped Jinshang and is a wealthy businessman, his status is really special, they are not easy to talk to, and they are not too cold, so they just nodded when they saw it.

Zhong Qiyun was also happy to be quiet, but it was only for a moment. Linghu Qing, who dismounted from the horse over there, saw him at a glance. acquaintance, he walked directly to him.

Now, Linghu Qing, who has been promoted to the minister of the Ministry of Industry, is from the third-rank position. Recently, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Yu Lianqiao, went to the two lakes to help the local state capital rebuild the embankment, so the Ministry of Industry is Linghu Qing who entered the palace on his behalf. Holy.

Walking in front of Zhong Qiyun, Linghu Qing bowed his hands to him, and said with a smile: "Boss Zhong, it's been a few months since we left Quanzhou last time."

Zhong Qiyun also returned the gift with a smile, "Yes, it's been more than half a year." Although he has been to Beijing several times, he has never seen Linghu Qing since he came back from Shendu, "Master Linghu looks more and more heroic. .”

When Linghu Qing heard this, he laughed: "Boss Zhong is the one who is more and more extraordinary."

After a few compliments like this, Linghu looked at Zhong Qiyun affectionately, and said: "Although I have never met him before, Linghu often hears anecdotes and rumors about Boss Zhong. Now Boss Zhong is rewarded for his service in saving the country. People envy."

Anecdotes?Hearing this, Zhong Qiyun suddenly remembered what Xie Wenyuan had mentioned, that Linghuqing had invited an order to go to Quanzhou because of Chu Changyi's reluctance to marry a daughter of a family, and she was very infatuated with that most beautiful woman in the world , if Linghu Qing has been in Beijing, I am afraid that he has heard about his obsession with Chu Changyi...

Zhong Qiyun's eyes drooped slightly, he shook his head helplessly and said with a smile: "Hey, it's just rumors in the market, and there are few truths." Isn’t that what you say, Master Linghu, right?”

Linghuqing looked at Zhong Qiyun carefully, and smiled: "Boss Zhong said yes." Speaking of this, Linghuqing said again: "Speaking of which, I suddenly remembered that Boss Zhong has answered me."

Zhong Qiyun glanced at Linghu Qing.I saw Linghu Qing said: "Going to spend those days carefully, the young master of the Zhang family mentioned that Boss Zhong got a rare gem in the Sangha City.

A jade idiot, at that time it was very itchy and wanted to see him, but Boss Zhong said he kept it at home, and let me take a look at it when I got back to the court. "

Zhong Qiyun, who had long forgotten about this matter: "..."

How much do you love jade to even remember this?

Although he thought so in his heart, Zhong Qiyun still had a smile on his face, and he was just going through it casually.

But before he could open his mouth, there was a lot of excitement not far away. The two looked for their reputation and saw the officials standing in twos and threes walking slowly towards one place.

The person who had the beautiful jade that Linghu had been talking about for several months just got out of the carriage at this moment.

The officials in front of him greeted him one by one.

Zhong Qiyun stared at Xie Wenyuan, who was wearing a crimson court uniform and the highest official hat, who was respected by all the officials, and he was filled with emotion, what is the head of all the officials, what is the attention of all the people...

Before Xie Wenyuan got out of the carriage, he felt his gaze sticking to him not far away. Now that he was under the carriage, his gaze never left. Looking around, he turned his head after his four eyes met for a moment.

It was just such a moment, and the smile in Zhong Qiyun's eyes deepened.

Zhong Qiyun still couldn't tell Linghu Qing about the matter of viewing jade, because the gate of Xuancheng was opened, and all the officials stopped chatting, and formed a long queue according to the size of the official position. Linghu Qing didn't dare to delay Walked over and waited to enter the palace.

Zhong Qiyun was not an official, so naturally he couldn't stand among the officials. Not far away, the servant who announced the entry of the officials came over and told Zhong Qiyun that Zhong Qiyun would wait for the officials to enter the palace and follow them.

When entering the palace, Xie Wenyuan, who stood at the head in front, took a few steps and seemed to have forgotten something, then stopped and whispered something to the servant, and when the servant nodded, he let the officials behind him go straight to the palace. Before, he went to the carriage to pick up his things and then arrived.

Then Zhong Qiyun looked at Xie Wenyuan, turned around and walked back.

According to the rules, when all the officials entered the palace to see the saint, all of them lowered their heads slightly and did not squint.Zhong Qiyun is not an official, so he is not subject to these constraints. There is no one behind him and no one is watching carefully, so he just stares at Xie Wenyuan who is getting closer and closer to his place without any scruple.

When Xie Wenyuan walked to his side, Xie Wenyuan raised his left hand close to him inadvertently, and then gently touched his collar with his fingertips.

When passing by, Xie Wenyuan said in a low voice: "The quilt is messed up."

Zhong Qiyun's eyes suddenly tightened.

Xie Wenyuan's icy cold fingertips accidentally brushed against the cool touch left by his neck, followed by those light and indifferent words, ironed into the bottom of his heart.

No one saw anything unusual, and no one noticed anything, Xie Wenyuan went to the carriage and took a small object, then turned around and quickly returned to the first place.

Zhong Qiyun saw the smile on Xie Wenyuan's lips, Zhong Qiyun's face was stunned for a moment, grinned, brows were tightly frowned, and eyes were fiery, complicated and wonderful.

Until finally he looked up at the sky and sighed.

Prime Minister Xie, my quilt is not in a mess anymore, but my heart is in a mess...

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