After Dressing Up As a Stepmother, I Transformed the Whole Family Into Working In the Fields Chapter 710

Chapter 710 Eight Hundred Miles Expedited

Qin Yao rejected Jin Yuanniang's offer to prepare a carriage for her to go back, took Mi Li and left through the back door of the princess's residence.

The result of this trip was better than she expected. Although she knew that the eldest princess would not give up trying to win over her, it seemed that the princess did not intend to be **** her.

In this case, it is best for both parties to continue to maintain the previous relationship.

Now Qin Yao has no shortage of time and plenty of money. The only thing that Qin Yao thinks about is his brother in Wangcheng, northwest of China.

It's not that she's unwilling to help, she just doesn't want to take sides.

On the premise of maintaining neutrality, the eldest princess mainly can afford the reward she wants, and she doesn't mind going out to make extra money occasionally.

But it's too early to tell.

Qin Yao first went to the counter shop in Nanshi and told Liu Fei that the matter had been taken care of to reassure him.

She also told him that she would take care of the matters going to the princess's house by herself in the future, so he wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.

“That's right.” Before leaving, Qin Yao suddenly remembered how comfortable she felt washing her hair in the eldest princess's mansion today, and suggested to Liu Fei with a smile:

“You haven't thought about what kind of business you want to do? I have an idea.”

Liu Fei was overjoyed and quickly asked: "Sister-in-law third, what do you think? Tell me."

His third sister-in-law is smart and good at business. She would definitely not bother to talk about ordinary methods.

But since it's said out loud, it must be a great idea! Liu Fei thought confidently.

Seeing how trusting he was, Qin Yao couldn't help but smile. She led him to a deserted corner next to the counter, and then said:

“A shampoo shop specializes in washing people's hair. It charges cheaper fees. It makes a few beds for customers to lie down and wash their hair. It also provides massage techniques to give customers a comfortable experience.”

Qin Yao said a lot in one breath. Liu Fei's eyes were full of doubt at first, but the more he heard, the brighter his eyes became.

By the time Qin Yao finished speaking, he seemed to have many new ideas floating around in his mind, and he was stunned for a long time.

Qin Yao shook her head funny, said hello to the shopkeeper, and went home.

While passing through the main street that goes straight into Ziwei Palace, I suddenly saw two fast horses running from the north gate.

The messengers rode all the way and shouted: "Hurry up for eight hundred miles, and those who are idle should get out of the way!"

Qin Yao followed the crowd and quickly retreated to the roadside stall, got out of the way, and watched the two messengers rush straight into Ziwei Palace.

"Is there another war report at the border?" The people couldn't help but feel panic and talked about it.

After all, the eight hundred-mile urgent report can be used. Apart from the special orders from the nobles in the palace, the only thing left is the border war.

But someone soon waved their hands and said, "That shouldn't be the case. We have ceased war with the Northern Barbarians, and last year they sent envoys to pay tribute."

“Alas~, it is said to be a tribute, but who doesn't know that it is here to beat the autumn wind? It is really a hardship for us, the princess, to marry into that barbaric land, and we don't know how we are living now.”

The topic changed and turned to Princess Huiyang, talking about her husband, her sister-in-law and uncle the regent, as well as the Xiaolan clan (other women of the Barbarian king) in the palace of the Northern Barbarians.

The news of the messenger entering the palace soon spread throughout Kyoto.

Qin Yao listened to the people's various curious speculations all the way back home. Just as she was about to enter, she saw the door of Qi Yushi's house next door opened.

Yu Shi Qi dressed neatly, hurriedly got into the carriage and went straight to the palace.

His family has just received a decree from the palace and ordered officials from Honglu Temple, the Ministry of Rites and Yushitai to enter the palace to discuss matters.

When the housekeeper of the Qi family closed the door, he saw Qin Yao standing at the door. He suppressed his displeasure and nodded politely to her. Kuanzhengfang is not very big, and the colorful glazed carriages of the Imperial Prefecture appear from time to time. The news of Liu Ji joining the Imperial Prefecture as a personal servant of a great scholar has spread throughout the neighborhood.

Although he is just a servant, can the servant who serves the great Confucian scholar be an ordinary person?

I knew before that Liu Ji was a master of Juren, but there were so many Juren in Kyoto, so naturally no one cared about him.

But things are different now. For a great scholar like Gong Liangliao, even if he were to be his foot-washing slave, ordinary people would not dare to look down upon him.

What's more, he still has to be picked up and dropped off by the Imperial Prefecture's car, and coupled with his status as a candidate, if Liu Ji's name is not on the list next spring, the housekeeper of the Qi family will suspect that there is something wrong with the examiner's brain.

Hence, the affairs of the military students on the front line should be treated as if nothing happened. The two families met each other, and the Qi family's housekeeper also asked him politely.

Qin Yao took advantage of the situation and asked what Qi Yushi was doing when he entered the palace at this moment.

Steward Qi shook his head. In fact, he didn't know. He just heard that the letter from the border was related to the envoy's entry into the capital. The palace was anxious to recruit the Ministry of Ceremonies to discuss reception matters.

“What's the connection with Yushitai?” Qin Yao asked curiously.

Steward Qi suppressed the urge to roll his eyes, walked out, and briefed Qin Yao on the general process of the envoy's interview.

There are two ways to have an audience with an envoy.

One is that the small affiliated countries surrounding Shengguo come to pay tribute at regular times and at fixed points every year.

There is another kind that comes spontaneously, such as those countries around Shengguo that have not surrendered but are in a state of balance.

The first type is easy to handle. The Ministry of Rites can take full responsibility for the arrangements. After collecting the tribute, they will serve them well with good food and drink for a few days, beat them again, and then send them back.

The second kind is not easy to handle, because other countries send envoys here with the intention of finding out the reality of the prosperous country.

When entering the country, the border garrison at 800 miles away will urgently summon Kyoto, and His Majesty will personally review and approve whether entry is allowed.

Generally, it will be allowed. After all, if he takes the initiative, it can be regarded as an acknowledgment of Sheng's strong national power.

But the reception issue after permission is more troublesome.

This is a contest between the two countries. In addition to the Honglu Temple, which is responsible for the diplomacy of the two countries, and the Ministry of Rites, which is responsible for reception, the Yushitai will also strictly supervise the officials and civilians in Kyoto during this period to avoid leaking the secrets of the Sheng Kingdom.

In short, when you let a stranger into your home, you must not only welcome him with the dignity of the host's family, but also be careful to avoid being able to find out the details of your home.

Qin Yao nodded, indicating that her knowledge had increased again.

"By the way, which country is sending the envoy this time?" Qin Yao suddenly remembered, her legs that were about to step through the door retreated, and she stretched her head to ask next door.

The steward of the Qi family was startled by her, lamented, and shook his head, "We will have to wait until my master comes back to find out."

But it's actually easy to guess.

Since the peace with the Northern Man, the Northern Man has not yet sent envoys to the capital. Excluding the time spent on the road to peace, the princess has been in the Northern Man for more than a year.

Even if Beiman had been preparing before, it was time to go to Beijing to thank his mother-in-law.

But it's just a guess. We have to wait until those who enter the palace come out to know everything.

Because of what Qin Yao left before going to the princess's house, Liu Ji worked so tremblingly and mournfully all day long!

It was not easy to make it to the afternoon. After making dinner, I immediately threw off my apron and rushed home.

Gongliang was so angry that he cursed: "You are unworthy of me. If you have a wife, you will forget your master!"

Liu Jicai doesn't care, he won't lose any points if he curses a few times.

Now he just wants to go home quickly and see if his wife is lying on the rocking chair in the courtyard, enjoying the cool air while eating snacks on the table full of food.

Chapter end

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