Mr. Xiang teases her husband every day

Chapter 141 Detection

The person Zhao Shen mentioned was Qi Yun.

When Xiang Yuan was busy with the construction of the Summer Palace, Zhao Shen and Qi Yun gradually became acquainted.

"Young master Qi is really amazing. If he hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known that there are so many shops in this capital that belong to him. And he covers a wide range of things. He really earns money and does everything. He makes money in everything he says. Mr. Qi is like this."

Zhao Shen had a face full of admiration and admiration. "You are talking about making tiles. I remember hearing him say that there is a craftsman who has been passed down for generations. He seems to be an old hand, and he has several secret recipes in his hands. Otherwise, ask him for help. , check check?"

Xiang Yuan swallowed the last mouthful of noodles, and wiped his mouth with a cloth towel.

"Well, if this is the case, it is very possible to see the problem. I really don't believe that there is nothing wrong with this tile."

Seeing that he could help Xiang Yuan, Zhao Shen was very excited, and hurriedly stood up, speaking while writing a post.

"I'll write to Mr. Qi right now. If I can't make it tonight, I'll ask him to invite people here early in the morning. See, son, is it possible?"

"The night is long and the dream is full, it's going to be tonight. Tell him, there will be a big thank you in the future."

Zhao Shen nodded, and said: "Young Master Qi is a warm-hearted person, even if you don't say thank you very much, he will definitely help with all his heart."

Seeing the new progress in the matter, Xiang Yuan's sense of urgency eased a little.Hearing that he wanted to joke, he said: "In just a few days, I can see that the status of Mr. Qi in your heart has skyrocketed."

Zhao Shen turned his head to look at Xiang Yuan, raised his lips and smiled with unknown meaning, went out first and sent the post to Wu'anhou's mansion, turned around and came in, sat down in front of Xiang Yuan, stared into his eyes, and said: " Although I am not very smart about the affairs of the court, and I don't understand the twists and turns of the officialdom, it doesn't mean that I am blind and deaf, and have no instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Tell me honestly, this Mr. Qi , is there any agreement with you?"

Xiang Yuan blinked his eyes. "Daughter-in-law, if you ask this, it seems like there is something between me and Qi Yun."

Zhao Shen rolled his eyes and scolded him disrespectfully: "Stop it, what a big face. Is it true that I am interested in you? Can't I see it? He is Qi Yunlong and phoenix, handsome and unparalleled. He is in his prime, so why do he have to fall in love with you? Such a man with a family? You really think of yourself as a sweet potato!"

Xiang Yuan immediately possessed Master Xing, covered his heart with one hand, and used the cloth towel as a handkerchief with the other, wiped his tears away from the air, and said: "In front of you, you say that he is a sweet pastry. I just said that you have a big face. You are an enemy!"

Zhao Shen's expression at this moment is really hard to describe.Although he was used to the convulsions from time to time, but this time it came out like this, it was a bit unexpected, and his head was stuck for a while, and he was a little dazed.

If possible, Zhao Shen reckons that what he most wants to throw at Xiang Yuan at this moment is only two words.

Play fine.

"Congzi, what show did you secretly watch behind my back?!"

Xiang Yuan walked over to embrace Zhao Shen, and said with a grin: "Don't worry, daughter-in-law, if there is such an interesting new show, my husband, I will definitely remember to take my daughter-in-law to watch it together, and I will never go by myself. I am Strange, how do you think I have any agreement with Qi Yun in private?"

"What's so strange?" Zhao Shen snorted, he was in business, so he naturally had his shrewdness. "Spoken words and deep words, deliberately approached, and the enthusiasm was unexpected. If it wasn't for other purposes, I really didn't think the two of us were so attractive. As soon as we came to Kyoto, we were fascinated by people, and we wanted to make friends with us."

Amused by Zhao Shen's description, Xiang Yuan secretly said that although his daughter-in-law is not good at dealing with official affairs, as a businessman, she is indeed shrewd.

It's just about Qi Yun, to be honest, Xiang Yuan can only roughly guess his plan now, whether it is true or not is still uncertain.

"You know, Qi Yun belongs to the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion. Marquis of Wu'an's mansion has been in a slump since the old Marquis passed away. In addition, several people competed for the title, and brothers fought against each other, making the house restless and declining. It was almost removed from the aristocratic family in Kyoto. It wasn't that Qi Yun earned money by doing business and brought the Marquis Mansion back from the brink of decline. I'm afraid no one in the capital would think of the Marquis Wu'an Mansion. Xijue, but the rest of the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion are not easy to get along with. I guess, Qi Yun deliberately made friends with us, but for the sake of my Sacred Heart, he wanted to have more reliance."

After listening to Xiang Yuan's straightforward analysis, Zhao Shen was surprised that Qi Yun had no resistance at all, but felt that Qi Yun was pitiful.That day when the two of them came together, Zhao Shen could clearly see that Qi Ran's temperament was too upright, and his eyes were clear and pure, as if he was well protected.It can be seen how much Qi Yun spends on Qi Ran on weekdays.Especially after listening to Congzi's talk about the situation in Marquis Wu'an's Mansion, Zhao Shen could imagine how worried and exhausted he would have to be in such a deep house in order to protect Qi Ran from growing up safely and at the same time keep his temper The good in is beautiful.

"Hey, it's true that every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite."

Zhao Shen made this statement not only because he sighed Qi Yun, but also because he suddenly thought of Prince Li Qiqian, thinking that he is now a weak crown, but he has not yet married, and it is said that he is punishing his six relatives, which is also very uncomfortable.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration flashed in Zhao Shen's mind, staring at Xiang Yuan, he suddenly thought: "Xiao Zi, why do I think that the crown prince and Qi Yun are quite suitable for each other."

Xiang Yuan opened his eyes slightly, and laughed out loud for a long while.

"Daughter-in-law, you have made a fortune, don't say it, it's really so reliable."

- From the prince's point of view, it is impossible for his married wife to come from a well-known family in Kyoto, but the background should not be too low, and the simpler the background of the future father-in-law's family, the better.In terms of several comparisons, among the aristocratic families in Kyoto, the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion, which has a rather cold relationship with each family, is really a good choice.

The couple thought about it for a while, and afterward, they looked at each other and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"It's a matter of no shadow. It's a good thing we put it aside and think about it for a long time. It's really too salty to worry about."

Xiang Yuan also couldn't help laughing.

At this time, Xiang Yu rushed over after hearing the news, seeing that Xiang Yuan and Zhao Shen looked happy and spoke easily, he couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief.

Xiang Yuan was very happy to see Xiang Yu.

This time I brought Xiang Yu to Beijing to participate in this year's Spring Festival.In fact, according to Xiang Yu's knowledge, he could participate in Chunwei a few years earlier, not to mention the number one scholar, a Jinshi and the first place can't escape.It's just that Xiang Yuan considers that he and his mentor are not in the capital, so no matter how good Xiang Yu's ranking is, I'm afraid he will be suppressed and assigned to that corner.In this case, it is better to follow him, learn some real ways of being an official and how to govern, practice true knowledge, and be well-informed. These are much better than dead reading.Xiang Yuan dared to say that Xiang Yu's accumulated knowledge is not a problem for any county magistrate.

The Spring Festival started shortly after they arrived in the capital, and Xiang Yu really lived up to everyone's expectations, and won the top [-] in the examination in one fell swoop, and the Xiang family became a Jinshi master.

After learning of Xiang Yu's achievements, Xiang Yuan began to work hard for him, and finally made Xiang Yu stay in the capital and become a minister of the Imperial Academy. People take a high look.

Xiang Yu came over and asked about the progress of the glazed tile incident in detail. Hearing that the problem has not been found yet, he couldn't help worrying for Xiang Yuan.But he couldn't help much, and there was inevitably some depression on his face.

Zhao Shen saw it, so he changed the subject and talked about Xiang Yu's marriage.

Since Xiang Yu passed the Jinshi examination, people have been visiting the door one after another to inquire.Zhao Shen checked a few carefully, and finally selected the second daughter of the counselor's family on Libu Road, and discussed with Xiang Yu to find time to meet him.If both parties have a good impression, the marriage will be finalized.

"Later, I specially asked Niu Er to inquire about it, and they all said that this daughter-in-law is dignified, quiet and gentle, and she is a good candidate. If you have no objection, I will make an appointment with them to go to Tianliang Temple to offer incense on the second day of next month. See you next time, okay?"

Xiang Yu's head smoked in embarrassment, his eyes flickered, and he said in a low voice: "But it's up to the teacher's wife." Then he rushed out of the room as if fleeing.

Walking into the courtyard, the heat on his face hadn't dissipated yet, and he saw the steward leading Mr. Qi, followed by a middle-aged man with a suitcase and cage walking over quickly.

"But the craftsman you invited to inspect?"

Regardless of the embarrassment, Xiang Yu hurried up to greet him, greeted Qi Yun first, then stared at the man behind him and asked.

"Exactly. The matter is of great importance. I was worried, so I followed here myself."

While talking, the two walked inward.At this time Xiang Yuan and Zhao Shen had heard the movement and came out to welcome them.Everyone is already familiar with each other, so they save each other's polite words, just say hello, and then the craftsman starts to check.

As a sample for inspection, it was Xiang Yuan who stuffed it into his sleeve in private.

The craftsman surnamed Mao opened his usual cage, took out tools of various shapes and sizes, and began testing.

After knocking and grinding, twisting some powder, putting it in his mouth to taste, and finally pouring some into the water to observe for a while, he said: "There is indeed a problem with this tile."

Xiang Yuan narrowed his eyes, "Why can't the people from the Ministry of Industry inspect it? And the glazed tiles are no different from the ones used before, both in appearance and texture. How did Master Mao inspect them?"

When Carpenter Mao heard Xiang Yuan calling him master, his expression became agitated, and he calmed down several times before speaking again without shaking his voice.

"Returning to my lord, this tile does look the same as the real tile, because their materials are basically the same, and if it is true, the cost of this fake tile is a bit more expensive than the real tile. The fake tiles made in this way The tile, if you don’t hit it vigorously, there will be no problems. But it has a fatal flaw, if it is exposed to the sun for a long time, the fake tile will become extremely fragile, and the slightest force will break into powder.”

Hearing this, Xiang Yuan and the others couldn't help but look solemn.

This is clearly calculated.

Without this hailstorm, no one would have discovered the problem with the glazed tiles.Then when the sage moves in, it only takes a few days to be exposed to the sun, and all the glazed tiles on the roof of the main hall will be broken into powder.As a result, one can imagine.

Zhao Shen shuddered after thinking deeply, the person behind this scheme is really too poisonous.

After Mr. Mao explained it, he re-demonstrated how to detect problems with the tiles. During the period, when Xiang Yuan and the others were puzzled, he would stop and explain in detail.

"My lord, to be honest, this method of making tiles was unintentionally researched by our Mao family ancestors earlier. Because the cost is more expensive than real tiles, it is only kept as a secret recipe and archived. It has never been actually made. I don't know now. Who is it, it is really hateful to use this recipe to harm others. I am so bold, please ask the adults to bring the young one to meet the tile maker after finding out the case."

Xiang Yuan readily agreed.

For this reason, the Mao craftsmen will spare no effort.

When the problem with the tiles was found, Xiang Yuan immediately sent someone to inform King Anping, but at the same time, he also made it clear to King Anping that the news of the problem with the tiles had to be kept secret.

King Anping soon sent news that Xiang Yuan's investigation should be the first priority, and he had no objection.

Xiang Yuan pinched the remaining glazed tile, narrowed his eyes and sneered.

Now that it is determined that there is indeed a problem with this tile, the next thing will be much easier.

It's a fox, and it will always show its tail. It depends on who can lose its temper first.