The Thirteenth Chapter: The Shocked Noblewomen

  Zhang Sun's heart was kind and would never kill people indiscriminately. Upon hearing the soldier say that the small box mirror was very sturdy, he gently waved his hand: "Bring it up!"

  This time, however, she did not let the maid take action, and Yang Fei personally picked it up and handed it over to Empress Changsun.

  Two women examined it together and found that it was indeed undamaged. Under the soldier's guidance, a button was pressed, and the box mirror opened.

  "It's truly a treasure!" Changsun nodded slightly, then saw Yang Fei's eyes that seemed to be spitting fire, holding the mirror in her hand and not willing to let go. She smiled and gently pushed it: "This mirror is for my younger sister!"

  "Thanks a lot, sister!" Yang Fei didn't show even half a bit of politeness, this thing was something that could be regretted for a long time if missed.

  Many rich women nowadays regret why they didn't pick it up at that time.

  Chang Sun looked at the kneeling maid again, according to the rules of the Wang Fu, even if she spared her own life, it would still be a capital offense. Moreover, in the future, she would not be able to serve in front of her again. She took another look at the soldier, since he was someone from Wu Lang's side, she might as well show some personal favor.

  At this point, Zhangsun said: "This girl is granted to you."

  The soldiers were completely unexpected of such a result and were stunned.

  Seeing the soldiers' dazed expressions, Changsun's heart felt much more at ease. Earlier, she and the other noblewomen had been distracted by the treasure, but these soldiers had remained calm. Now, seeing them lose their composure was quite entertaining.

  Under the reminder of the old lady-in-waiting, the soldier hastily thanked her, and the maid was even more grateful.

  "What's next?" Changsunshi asked again.

  The maid is already the soldier's woman, and perfume is something that soldiers have trouble introducing on the road. With this maid, it's much easier now. After opening the box, she quietly taught her how to use it, and then replied: "My husband said he didn't know what kind of fragrance his sister-in-law liked, so he brought several bottles."

  The maid applied perfume to her hand and asked Lady Long to smell it.

  "My husband Lang Jun said that this perfume can last for twelve hours, and only a little is needed!" The soldier continued to introduce.

  Zhangsun Shi only smelled two kinds and signaled to put them away, this kind of perfume should only exist in heaven. Tang people love fragrance, men all apply fragrance, Zhangsun Shi is unwilling to give such things to others, if she wants to give it would be to the few princesses in the Qin Wang Fu.

  "This thing is very ordinary in our family, it's just that the color is pleasing to people, I hope you like it, sister-in-law."

  Modern craftsmanship woven silk, two words, exquisite!

  Li Yuanxing knew that this silk scarf was actually not much better than the ancient ones in terms of mechanism and embroidery. It's just that the colors are more vibrant, the embroidery is more delicate, and the silk weaving is extremely even.

  Compared with the previous two gifts, this silk scarf is indeed more ordinary.

  "My husband Lang Jun..." The soldier spoke again, and the noblewomen who were discussing the silk handkerchief all fell silent. They knew that this Wu Lang still had something to say.

  "My husband, Lang Jun, says that these two silk scarves can help the Great Tang gain tens of millions of guan in a month. Your Majesty can dispatch capable people, and my husband naturally has a clever plan!" The tone of the soldier's voice already had some pride, he was just a low-ranking squad leader after all, never having had the opportunity to speak up in front of these nobles.

  But today, he stole the show.

  Chang Sun's family smiled slightly, and her heart was bright. This might be a real big gift. Or, Wu Lang also earned some silver for building his own villa. Now the villa is getting bigger and bigger, and naturally, Qin Qiang can't afford to pay this money.

  Thinking of this, Zhangsun didn't mention it again and pointed at the last box: "What's in the last one?"

  "My husband said that this is what he uses every day to wash his hair. After wetting his hair, use this thing to wash it, and his hair becomes like silk!"

  The last box was not opened, and Zhangsun did not intend to open it either, so as to avoid being remembered by these noblewomen. After ordering the old eunuch to reward them, he arranged for the soldiers to have their meal before returning to report back.

  Later, after finishing his official duties, Li Er returned to the mansion and went straight to Zhangsun's place.

  Li Yuanxing's gift-giving had spread to the ears of all the noblewomen in Chang'an within a few hours, and even rumors had emerged in the imperial palace, saying that it was a treasure from the heavenly immortals, becoming more divine with each retelling.

  Facing Li Er, Zhangsun first took out that silk scarf and repeated the words of the general to Li Er.

  "What about Guanyin?"

  "What about after August, or before August?" Changsun's question was also clever. That August was the day Li Er ascended to the throne, and before that, it was the forces that benefited from the Qin Wang Fu, while afterwards, it was the great Tang national treasury.

  Li Er was somewhat at a loss, because he didn't know if the tens of millions of yuan was an accurate number, how much more or less it could be. If there were only ten million yuan, then the influence in the Qin Wang Fu would be fine. What if there were hundreds of millions?

  "I'll go find him myself!" Li Er stood up and was about to leave, but was pulled back by Changsun Shi: "It's already nighttime, the gates of Chang'an City are closed!" Changsun Shi was warning Li Er that although his current status could get the city gates opened, he wasn't emperor yet, and it was best not to use such privileges at this time, lest he become the subject of gossip.

  Li nodded and sat down, but his heart was not at ease. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and clapped his hands.

  A young eunuch walked out of the gate and bowed his head to listen for orders.

  "Tomorrow morning, go and invite Mr. Fang and Mr. Du to come over, and also call Zhi Jie." After thinking for a moment, Li Er added two more names: "Invite Uncle and Mr. Yu to bring his disciple along as well." Having given the instructions, Li Er finally sat down at ease, and Madame Changsun ordered the kitchen to serve the dishes. Only then did she take out the mirror and perfume.

  Li Er looked at it and was also amazed: "It's really a treasure of the immortal family!"

  "Wulang is the real treasure!" Changsun Shi specially praised Li Yuanxing with one sentence.

  Li Er's face sank, and he said in a low voice to Changsun Shi: "Wu Lang said that there is an immortal in heaven who is my Li ancestor. Calculations show that after autumn, there will be a great disaster of war, and the Turks will attack the Wei River in Chang'an. I believe it! Remember this matter carefully and do not spread it outside, I also believe that Wu Lang can resolve this matter."

  "What about Wu Lang?" Zhangsun didn't know what to ask anymore. She was married to Li Shimin at the age of 14 and had accompanied him in battles for over a decade. She wasn't afraid of war.

  Li Er's eyebrows relaxed a lot, and he hugged Zhang Sunshi in his arms: "Wulang is Wulang. My fifth brother, many people think that I want to give Wulang the title of king, they will make a fuss about it. They don't understand, if Wulang doesn't get the title or reward in the future, how will they be?"

  Zhangsun said: "Why not confer the highest noble rank and bestow the greatest wealth right now?"

  "The thoughts of Guanyin are the same as mine, my mind is made up, and Wu Lang will be sealed as King of Qin!" As soon as these words came out of Qin Wang's mouth, Longsun Shi was shocked and covered her mouth, she could feel how determined Li Shimin was.