Chapter 1017 Whispers in the middle of the night
The palace lanterns are orange and the water vapor is thick.
The water in the hot spring pool is rippling, quiet and warm.
But Princess Changle's heart is by no means peaceful...
Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the style of the royal family has become increasingly chaotic due to the influence of the grassland peoples. Ordinarily, it would not be surprising if something happened between Princess Changle and Fang Jun, but how could Princess Changle, who has a cold temperament and noble conduct, be so violent?
What's more, although she has a good impression of Fang Jun, she is definitely not to the point where she is willing to risk everything like a moth to a flame. If she is really content with Fang Jun, how will she face Gao Yang, her father, Sizi and Xiaoyao, and all her brothers and sisters?
However, if her father had decided to betroth her to Fang Jun before Fang Jun and Gao Yang got married, Princess Changle thought that she would probably not refuse...
Although the guy with the black face was a bit arrogant, he had the kind of sincerity that Sister Ankang said.
He will also do it openly when he plots against anyone. If you go against me, then I will deal with you, instead of smiling like others and stabbing you in the back.
The most important thing is that Fang Jun is responsible!
When Ashina formed a gang and led a gang to invade Que, they abducted Princess Gaoyang after the defeat. Fang Jun single-handedly chased Princess Gaoyang to the Jingshui Bridge regardless of life and death, and rescued Princess Gaoyang from the clutches of the devil. That incident became a good story among the royal ladies. A woman can entrust her life to such a responsible and courageous man, what else can she ask for?
And is this just how I feel about Fang Jun?
Princess Changle couldn't help but think of the famous "Ai Lian Shuo" again.
"I only love the lotus that comes out of the mud but is not stained, washes the clear ripples without being evil, is straight in the middle and has no vines or branches. The fragrance is clear from a distance, and the pavilion is pure and clear. It can be viewed from a distance but not played with..."< br>
What kind of feelings do you have to have in your heart to write such a well-received article that will become more popular over time?
It is a heart-warming thing to have such an excellent person who admires him, no matter how big the gap is between the two people, no matter whether they are destined to stare at each other in silence for the rest of their lives.
Princess Ankang looked suspiciously at the corners of Princess Changle's rosy lips, and after being unable to suppress the burning gossip in her heart, she leaned over Princess Changle's shoulder, pressed against her crystal-clear ear, and asked softly: "You guys ...Are we together?”
"Huh?"
Princess Changle was a little confused, why are they together?
"That's it...is there any?" Princess Ankang was a little shy. She was not a person who let things go. Even if the two sisters were whispering in private, there were some words that she couldn't say out loud. But no matter how introverted and quiet a woman is, she is still a woman. As long as she is a woman, she has a heart for gossip...
Princess Changle's pretty face was blood red, her beautiful eyes were wide-eyed, and she said coquettishly: "Where is it? Sister, please don't talk nonsense!"
She was a little angry. He was Gao Yang's consort. As a sister, how could she be with her sister's consort?
Princess Ankang didn't believe it. This time she changed her approach and asked: "So, has he ever touched you? Don't lie to your sister. You haven't been able to lie since you were a child. You blush whenever you lie. I can tell."
"I..."
Princess Changle didn't know what to say.
Has Fang Jun ever touched her?
The answer is of course yes. Now every time she thinks of Fang Jun's frivolous behavior that day, her lower buttocks still feel numb and hot.
Answer "Yes"?
But this kind of "touch" has completely different meanings from the kind of "touch" that my sister asked about. How should I answer?
Answer "No"?
I have obviously touched it...
Princess Changle's face turned red, she acted like a rogue and said, "No way..."
Seeing her sister's shameful appearance, Princess Ankang felt pity in her heart. She hugged Princess Changle's slender waist and said, "Yes, yes, if sister says no, then there is no... It's just that sister is telling you, we women How many good times are there in this life? From marriage to yesterday's flower, it is just a moment. No one can cherish such beautiful years for you, you can only cherish it yourself. When you meet someone you like, don't worry about worldly ethics and pursue it bravely. Even if it doesn't last forever, having such a moment in your memory will be a good memory when you grow old. ? Do you have to force yourself to suppress the love in your heart, and only sigh when you are old, leaving endless regrets? ”
Princess Changle was stunned and said: "Sister...why do you say that?"
In her impression, Princess Ankang has always been the most peaceful, restrained, and submissive to secular ethics. She is the kind of truly good wife and mother. Why has the change after getting married been so huge, and why can one say such unethical words?
Little did she know that Princess Ankang's heart was also beating wildly, and she was also shocked by saying such words. But for the sake of her sister, she could only say such "shameless" words to encourage her sister to try her best.
Of course, when it comes to talking, she is the kind of person who says one thing and does another. She can persuade others to do it, but she would rather die than do it herself...
"Sister, it's a bit shameless to say this, but compared to a lifetime, what does it matter? Fang Jun is a good person. It's rare for him to admire you so much. What if you have sex with him? Sister, you are also married A perfect person is not a perfect person. Even if you marry someone else after a romantic relationship, who knows? In short, your own happiness is the most important thing!”
Princess Changle was so ashamed.
She almost thought that the person in front of her was Aunt Faang Ling wearing the mask of Sister Ankang...
What does it mean to have an affair overnight and no one knows about it?
It's too obscene, okay?
Princess Changle was so embarrassed that she retorted: "Sister said this, does she want Hongxing to cheat?"
Princess Ankang was almost frightened to death, and quickly reached out to cover Princess Changle's mouth: "I am a little ancestor, can you say such nonsense? If your brother-in-law hears it, he will kill me!"
Princess Changle grabbed her hand and said angrily: "You are afraid of being caught and killed by Dugu Prince Consort, but why do you encourage me to do this?"
"Sister, aren't you worried that you will be alone because you are alone?"
"Okay, you look down on me?"
"No way, it's just a fact."
"I don't care, you have to apologize anyway."
"I'm doing this for your own good, why should I apologize?"
"Apologise or not?"
"No... Oh, stinky girl, where are you pinching?"
"Hehe, I seem to have hit you more than before. It feels so good...ah! Don't touch me..."
"Hmm, you haven't made much progress..."
"Let go..."
"If you let go first, I will let go..."
The water vapor in the hot spring pool is churning and the waves are ripples. The two sisters are happily playing with each other, and they are full of spring.
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As the New Year is approaching, merchants from all over the city of Chang'an gather together, and the east and west cities are busy and bustling with people. This is the best time of the year, and the transaction volume of shops can often reach more than 30% of the year.
Chang'an City has two cities on the east and west sides of the city. The East Market, like the West City, is the commercial district of Chang'an City. In terms of functional positioning, the two are the same. Merchants gather, there are many mansions and shops, a wide range of goods, and trade is extremely prosperous. , but the specifics are completely different.
"The east is expensive and the west is cheap" is the most striking feature.
Because Dong Market is close to Taiji Palace and Xingqing Palace, and surrounded by many royal families and dignitaries' mansions, the market collects rare treasures from all over the world. The market sells many high-quality luxury goods to satisfy the royal family and nobles. The needs of dignitaries. The West Market is far away from these prosperous mansions and is surrounded by many civilian residences. The products sold in the market are mostly daily necessities such as clothing, candles, cakes, and medicines. However, there are still many poor people, so the commercial industry in the West City is more prosperous than that in the East City. It is the main industrial and commercial district and center of economic activities in Chang'an City, so it is also called the "Golden Market".
"The young man from Wuling Jinshidong" and "Laughing into the Orchid Wine Shop" fully show the wealth and grace of the splendid Tang Dynasty.
At this moment, in a private room on the second floor of a West Market wine shop, Wei Yuantong was standing by the window, looking at the customers across the street who were constantly coming in and out of a shop, with a gloomy face and absentmindedness.
It was a recently opened grain store, affiliated with the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion, and was regarded as an official merchant. Usually, such official stores are usually used by officials to make money in the name of balancing food prices, but this one is definitely different.
The price, which is 50% lower than the market price, is enough to make the people in the city flock to it and monopolize Chang'an's grain business in one fell swoop. And its inventory of a million stones and still a steady supply of goods has made the grain merchants in Chang'an City even worse...
"Father, are you worried about your family business?"
Wei Dawu, the young master of Jingzhao Mansion, stood behind Wei Yuantong and asked softly.
"Business?" Wei Yuantong murmured.
He was indeed worried about business, but he was more worried about other things.
"Then Fang Jun counts the storefronts in the east and west cities, and what is his purpose?" Wei Yuantong asked.
"This..." Wei Dawu said awkwardly: "The child doesn't know either."
As the second-in-command of Jingzhao Mansion, it is really outrageous to know nothing about the purpose of the statistical activities that Jingzhao Mansion is now vigorously carrying out.
But what can he do?
Hou Mo and Chen Wo were expelled, and Dugu Cheng was almost killed to scare the monkeys. Apart from being his grandson and wishing he could become invisible, he didn't even dare to appear in front of Fang Jun! This official is so worthy, it’s so frustrating...
Wei Yuantong did not reprimand his son for his incompetence. He just frowned and thought hard: "This stick...is it really necessary to increase taxes?"
He has been confused by Fang Jun's actions recently and is puzzled.
Shops in the east and west of Chang'an City have always paid taxes according to their appearance. The taxes are basically the same whether they sell more or less. With such detailed statistics, he really couldn't think of any other reason besides wanting to use his brain to increase taxes on trade volume.
But he wanted to find out in detail who the owner of each shop was. I'm afraid it wouldn't be as simple as raising taxes, right?
Wei Yuantong rubbed his brows, it was really a headache to meet such an opponent who could toss around, not play by the rules, and think wildly...
A big wave of climax is coming, please vote, please collect, I still have a few thousand to go and collect it by 100,000, bosses, please do it...
(End of chapter)