The son-in-law is a thief

Chapter 17

In Shenglan Courtyard, beside the lotus pond, under the gazebo, Gu Ruyang and Zhaoyang sat opposite each other at the stone table. One was dressed in rough and simple makeup, the other was dressed in brocade, one was rough and the other was delicate, but they were completely different. The two of them talked and laughed happily.

Du Yong didn't smooth things over this time, the two seemed to have gotten to know each other a lot after they went to sea, and even Fengjian Fengdi felt a little strange.This time, Zhaoyang generously raised the court's conditions, and Gu Ruyang readily agreed, without any tension from the previous ones. Du Yong knew that this conversation, which was mistakenly thought to be pleasant, was not because the two were really on good terms. It was the result of Zhaoyang's hard work.

Although the conditions offered by the imperial court this time were not as rich as they were when they traded with Chen Qingchuan, everything was in Gu Ruyang's heart: first, the imperial court provided Shu brocade, rice and handicraft products, and Wanshigang was responsible for exporting them; Provide ironware and equipment to Wanshigang at a low price, and at the same time grant the Tiger Talisman to the Zhaoyang Navy. Holding this Talisman can mobilize [-] sailors from Niangui City.There is only one thing that Wanshigang needs to do - build roads. Wanshigang will fund the construction of a direct road to Niangui City. This road also needs to connect several important towns around Wanshigang. The main road can drive six carriages at the same time. , the main road that branches off also needs to pass at least four carriages, and the entire project needs to be completed within four years.

Gu Ruyang admired Zhaoyang's courage in his heart, originally he just wanted to sell her some thin noodles and go through the motions, but he didn't expect Zhaoyang to bring such a surprise.These conditions seem to be just ordinary transactions, but the value it produces can make the two forces more connected than this ridiculous marriage.

Taiping Island has been a barren land since ancient times. Why pirates are prevalent here is that there is nothing but the island and the sea in this place. In desperation, people came to Shanghai to rob. Although later there was a pier, which promoted trade. The pirates also became sea merchants, and started trading in seafood, but after all, they were not doing Taiping Island's own business.

But when the Great Zhou court came, everything was different. They also brought the craftsmanship and technology from the Northland. For example, the Shu brocade was produced in the southwest of the Northland. Not to mention shipping overseas.Although there is no shortage of rice on Taiping Island, there is no high-quality fragrant rice like Hokuriku, and the Qin family also brought good seeds when they fled south. Gu Ruyang had tasted the rice fragrance from the south bank as early as a year ago. Not to mention pottery, the craftsmen in the Qin Palace have irreplaceable skills, all of which means that the goods of Wanshi Port will be directly produced from Taiping Island, and she no longer needs to risk crossing the Qionger Strait Go to Hokuriku to do smuggling|smuggling.

As for the imperial court’s request for road construction, Gu Ruyang will take the initiative to do it without the other party’s mentioning it. If the goods in the future are provided by Nan’an, it will actually be more convenient to go by land. It can also be seen that the court showed enough sincerity, or Zhaoyang showed enough sincerity.

Seeing that the corner of Gu Ruyang's mouth was raised and her expression couldn't hide her joy, she knew that the condition this time was to hit Gu Ruyang's heart.As long as this step is done correctly, it will open a good game for the future game between the two, and whether the final direction of this game will follow the direction Zhaoyang expects, I am afraid there is still a long process.

"Master Gu, as long as you are satisfied with this cooperation." Zhaoyang pursed his lips and smiled.

Gu Ruyang was really happy, and she gave Du Yong a wink: "Whether it's on the ship or in the mansion, we have all the treasures in our warehouse, regardless of size and price, as long as the princess likes it, she can choose it."

Du Yong tried not to laugh, he said: "Princess Zhaoyang has seen as many treasures as you and I, I'm afraid the princess is not rare."

"What you say is what you say!" Gu Ruyang leaned forward and approached Zhaoyang. She was so happy that she completely ignored the etiquette of negotiations. , if there is a place you want to go, a scenery you want to see, the princess, I, Gu Ruyang, will definitely bring you there."

"Thank you Zhaoyang in advance." Zhaoyang bowed his head and said politely. In fact, Gu Ruyang's so-called "nine states within the four seas" was just what the other party wanted. Zhaoyang never thought about where to go. The only place to go is the home far away in Hokuriku.

"Master Gu, please don't talk too much about it, our princess is not necessarily rare." Feng Di couldn't stand it anymore, Gu Ruyang didn't make a loss-making business.

"presumptuous!"

Zhao Yang was about to blame, but was interrupted by Gu Ruyang: "Let her speak."

Gu Ruyang also really wanted to repay Zhaoyang.

"It's been half a month since our princess got married, and half a month later it's time to go back to the front door. Master Gu, you didn't say a word, and even your natal family didn't want to go with the princess. Who would believe that you took the princess with you?" The ends of the earth." Feng Di raised his chin, but he was not polite at all.

"Is there such a rule?" It was the first time Gu Ruyang heard of it, and she asked Du Yong.

"If there is such a rule in Beilu, it's just not on Taiping Island." Du Yong continued with a smile and said: "There is no Taiping Island, and the head of the family naturally doesn't have to go."

Zhaoyang also knew Du Yong's concerns. He was just worried that something would happen to Gu Ruyang when he went to Niangui City. It was the first time that Zhaoyang disdained Du Yong. He didn't expect that the other party was such a cautious person. I really never thought about attacking Gu Ruyang in Nianguicheng.Zhaoyang looked at Gu Ruyang again, still smiling, but in her heart she was already prepared that she would not have the chance to return home.

"Is there really such a rule in Beilu?" Gu Ruyang ignored Du Yong this time and asked Zhaoyang directly.

Zhaoyang nodded truthfully: "Yes."

"But... I'm a woman." Gu Ruyang said with some embarrassment, she knew very well in her heart that this marriage was in name only, and anyone with a little brain could see that it was a deal.

Gu Ruyang said again, her face was sincere, and her brows were slightly frowned: "If I really have to go back with you, will I touch your face?"

"It is already known in the world that I married into Wanshigang." Zhaoyang said, but there was something in her words. If she said that Gu Ruyang buried her face, it would be the same from another angle. Gu Ruyang A girl didn't marry, but married another girl and returned home, and she also swept Gu Ruyang's face.

"The head of the house..."

Gu Ruyang raised his hand to tell Du Yong to shut up: "Stop talking, I've made up my mind, the princess arranges the time to return, and I'll be there whenever I'm called."

"Then thank you in advance..." Zhaoyang originally wanted to say Mr. Gu, but he said again in an instant: "Thank you son-in-law."

After that, Zhaoyang and Gu Ruyang discussed some specific details to be done, but the workload is actually not small, and it cannot be determined in a day or two. Gu Ruyang then left these trivial matters to Du Yong, in Gu Ruyang's opinion, the communication between the two foxes is smoother than his own.

Taiping Island is located in the south of Kyushu. The lotus flowers have already exposed their small horns in early May, and the lotus flowers in the pond in Shenglan Courtyard are already dotted with dots. Gu Ruyang felt more and more bored listening to Zhaoyang and Du Yong talking, so he dropped the two The woman went to the pond by herself, she sat down by a stone, picked up another stone and threw it into the water, the ripples aroused frightened the fish under the lotus leaves away, and when the water calmed down, she saw that the water just reflected Zhaoyang in the gazebo.

"It's more beautiful." Gu Ruyang muttered, looking at Zhaoyang in the water, she was chatting with Du Yong. Du Yong is a well-known old fox in Wanshigang, and Zhaoyang was also Zhang Chi in front of him. Sometimes tit for tat, sometimes smiling lightly, Gu Ruyang only felt that this princess became more and more interesting.

Gu Ruyang picked up another stone, this time throwing it at Zhaoyang's shadow, the people in the water were beaten into a mess, but after they were scattered, they appeared again, Gu Ruyang smiled: "I hope you It's always been so interesting."

"The head of the house—the head of the house—"

Gu Ruyang withdrew her attention from Zhaoyang, she looked for the sound and left, only to see Zeng Shi rushing in, although her deputy was always careless, but rarely panicked like this, Gu Ruyang walked towards He waved.

"Zeng Shi, here."

"The head of the house!" Zeng Shi ran over, and rushed to Gu Ruyang in one breath: "Something happened."

"What's wrong?" It's rare to see Zeng Shi like this, Gu Ruyang also became curious.

"The imperial ship..." Zeng Shi panted.

"What's wrong with the imperial court's ship?" Zhao Yang came over at some point, and was surprised when he heard the word 'imperial court'.Similarly, these two also aroused Du Yong's doubts about Zhaoyang.

Zeng Shi straightened his body and said: "One of my subordinates found two unowned lucky boats near Wangba Island. All the people on board were dead. Judging by the appearance and smell of the dead, there are probably two dead boats. God."

"Then how do you know it's the imperial court's ship?" Zhaoyang asked, feeling uneasy.

Zeng Shi took a look at Gu Ruyang and said, "We found Boss Gong's body."

Since it was a matter at sea, Gu Ruyang couldn't be negligent, but this time she didn't let Zhaoyang follow, she asked Du Yong to continue discussing with her, and she followed Zeng Shi to rush out of the mansion, the door had already been prepared for her On the horse, Gu Ruyang jumped up and ran towards the pier together with Zeng Shi.

This incident made Zhaoyang's heart sink, and there was a hint of ominous premonition in his heart. According to what Zeng Shi said, the two ships must have been arranged by the prince to murder Huan'an. Now there is no one alive on board, and the prince Qin Li'an is ruthless, but In front of his subordinates, he still maintains the appearance of being a benevolent king. If Qin Li'an attacks Zhaoyang, he will not believe it.

"Princess, my servant is leaving first." Du Yong bowed his hands humbly, and it was impossible for him to ignore what happened in the sea.

"Please, Mr. Du."

Zhaoyang sent Du Yong away and returned to Pinglan Courtyard in a hurry. This incident happened at an inappropriate time. When he and Gu Ruyang had a good conversation, it seemed that someone had calculated the time and went to Niangui The spies from the city have only been out for a while, and it will probably take half a month to get news from Qin Li'an. Zhaoyang can't just sit idly by. The two ships carrying dead people in Wandian Port are enough to turn into a war. Reason, even if Gu Ruyang didn't want to, even if the emperor didn't want to, there would always be someone planning.

"Call Huan'an over here!" Zhaoyang said, "Let's also go to Wanshi Port."