Dominate the ancient academy

So he learned his lesson, and in order to prevent his lair from being raided, he only worked in his study, but he did not leave important things in the study. As for the guards outside, he just followed the crowd. After all, other people's study rooms were guarded by people, but his study was left alone. Didn't it obviously tell others that something was wrong with his study?

So even if someone entered the study, they would not find anything useful, but he was the only one in the whole mansion who knew about this, so his study was still very important in the eyes of outsiders.

So what did the person who entered his study want to find?

Could it be that today's human traffickers and my daughter's kidnapping are related to the person who entered the study, and the other things are just to divert his attention?

He hasn't done anything these days?

Could it be that he did it for the fine salt? His low-key departure from Beijing attracted the attention of someone with ulterior motives, or someone had already discovered the existence of the fine salt?

Fine salt has not yet been introduced, and only the noble families in Kyoto are using it. The emperor said before that those noble families had just bought a lot of salt at high prices some time ago, and now they are selling fine salt at a low price. This is obviously a scam against the noble families, and it is not good to look at their reputation, so they have to give the noble families some face.

I also hope that all the people in Daning can eat fine salt, so I plan to store more fine salt and then lower the price of salt.

Now someone may have discovered the matter of fine salt in advance, and he has to report this to the emperor. This matter cannot be delayed.

The Duke of Zhenguo wanted to enter the palace immediately, but unfortunately the palace gate was locked. He could only write a memorial quickly and discuss with the emperor tomorrow.

The next day

After the court session, Emperor Jingming heard about this and pondered for a moment: "As for fine salt, my dear minister, please take some time to work on it. In half a month, I want the people of Daning to eat fine salt."

The Duke of Zhenguo immediately said in a loud voice: "I obey your order."

In this case, no matter what the idea behind it is, it will all fail. Fine salt is cheaper than coarse salt. Not only the people behind it, but also the salt merchants and salt dealers will be dumbfounded.

In the past, when the supply of salt was in short supply, the emperor turned a blind eye to their behavior. But now that fine salt is available, those officials and merchants who are trying to make dirty money are in trouble, as the emperor will not show mercy.

"The place where fine salt is refined must also be protected and cannot be discovered by other countries. It is best if the refining of fine salt is in the hands of Waidaning."

Fine salt is not only a seasoning, but also an important strategic material. Now that Daning has the method to refine fine salt, it has an extra trump card, so it naturally needs to be protected well.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. The place where fine salt is refined is very remote, and the people there are also selected by me personally. Their abilities may not be strong enough, but they are absolutely loyal."

"Okay, my dear, I always trust you to do things."

Apart from anything else, Emperor Jingming still believed in the ability of the Duke of Zhenguo, otherwise he would not have entrusted the matter of fine salt to him.

After the traffickers interrogated him strictly and made sure that he could not say anything else, they beheaded him in public. It is said that on the day of the beheading, many people in Kyoto offered rotten eggs and vegetable leaves as tributes, and countless people applauded when the beheading took place.

But Shu Xiaoxiao could only hear about these things, and she had to go to the academy only after the vacation was over.

When leaving, Shu Xiaoxiao was in a hurry. Besides thinking about the cucumbers and tomatoes she planted in the back hill, she was also trying to avoid Tang Baoju.

After being rejected when he wanted to become sworn brothers with her, that guy suddenly wanted Shu Xiaoxiao to be his brother-in-law for some reason.

Shu Xiaoxiao:......

Before, he looked like he couldn't stand her at all and would get angry when his sister was mentioned, but now he suddenly wanted her to marry his sister.

Is it this world that is crazy, or is it she who is crazy? How can she marry?

When Shu Tingfei heard this, he spat out a mouthful of water and said firmly: "Impossible!"

Tang Baoju was waiting for Shu Xiaoxiao's reply, but when he heard Shu Tingfei's voice, he said dissatisfiedly, "Why not? My sister is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo Mansion, so she can be a match for Ye Xiao, right?"

Shu Tingfei stared and repeated, "It's not a question of whether I'm worthy or not. It's just impossible. It's not possible."

His sister is a girl and she is going to find a husband to marry in the future. How can she marry the sister of the fake Tang Baoju?

Not to mention the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo, even a princess is not allowed.

Tang Baoju was unconvinced and said, "You are not her biological brother, so your opinion does not count."

Rolling his eyes, Tang Baoju suddenly realized: "You are so opposed, aren't you also attracted to Ye Xiao and want her to become your brother-in-law?"

Tang Baoju had an expression that said, "I knew it." Everyone in Kyoto knew that the young lady from the general's mansion had poor health and would have difficulty getting married in the future, so she directly set her eyes on Ye Xiao.

After all, apart from his low status, Ye Xiao has good looks, abilities, and is also very smart. Isn't he a good candidate?

Shu Xiaoxiao was just feeling lucky that she didn't drink the water, but when she heard this, she was shocked and started coughing even though she had no water in her mouth.

The general's daughter likes me? I like myself, what the hell is this?

Shu Tingfei immediately widened his eyes and said incoherently: "No...you are...Xiaoxiao...I am..."

Shu Tingfei pointed at Tang Baoju, then looked at Shu Xiaoxiao, stammering, not knowing how to explain it.

In the end, I could only say: "Xiaoxiao won't marry my sister, but he won't marry your sister either!"

Xiaoxiao would definitely not marry me, but she couldn't marry the daughter of the Zhenguogong Mansion either! But there was no way to explain this.

Also, he is Xiaoxiao’s biological brother.

Tang Baoju snorted coldly: "You don't have the final say. I'm asking Ye Xiao, not you. Since you don't want Ye Xiao to marry your sister, don't get involved."

Tang Baoju looked at Ye Xiao and said, "Ye Xiao, my sister is so beautiful. If you hadn't saved my sister this time, I wouldn't be happy for you to marry my sister."

Shu Xiaoxiao twitched her lips and said awkwardly: "We are still young now, let's talk about these things later?"

"It's okay, you can cultivate your relationship in advance."

"Well, your sister is only three years old, right? Are you too anxious?" Shu Xiaoxiao asked cautiously.

After thinking for a while, he added: "Do your parents know that you are here to recommend your sister to me?"

Tang Baoju choked. His parents certainly didn't know, but after he had a younger sister, he started to inquire about his daughter's family affairs.

It is learned that the girl's life is just before she gets married. Whether she can live a good life after marriage depends on whether her husband loves her.

A woman who is loved by her husband will live a comfortable and happy life after marriage. A woman who is not liked by her husband will have her life ruined.

He went back and told his mother that he would support his sister if she never got married.

But my mother said that women must get married, otherwise they would be laughed at.

He had indeed never seen an unmarried woman, except for the nuns in the temple, but he was not willing to see his sister get married, because that way she would not be able to wear beautiful clothes or eat delicious meat.

But when it comes to getting married, who should my sister marry?