Chapter 838

Simu Wang subconsciously picked up the wine cup. Only then did she realize there was something wrong with the cup. It was yellow jade with a hint of red.

At first, Simu Wang thought it was an ordinary jade cup, but when she held it in her hand, she realized it was Glaze.

The color was like jade with a hint of red like blood … Simu Wang's hand shook, and her aunt's sweet wine spilled onto the table and onto her dress.

"Aiya, how could you be so careless."

Aunt hurriedly threw the wine pot and cup to the side, and took out a handkerchief to wipe the wine stains on Simu Wang's dress.

Dragon Blood Glaze?!

Simu Wang was stunned. Glaze was precious, and dragon blood Glaze was made from an extremely rare soil in the Western Region, and its production was extremely low.

When the Western Region and the Central Plains had a close relationship, dragon blood Glaze was often used as a tribute, flowing into the Central Plains. It was usually made into utensils and wine cups, and only used when the Emperor entertained the officials.

As the relationship between the Western Region and the Central Plains gradually cooled, dragon blood Glaze had not flowed into the Central Plains for many years, and it was hard to find for the nobles in the capital. Most of them were kept at home, and occasionally used.

But they would never be used to entertain guests.

She quickly glanced around, and found that the table was full of dragon blood Glaze cups, a complete set of Glaze cups. The value, the value was enough to buy two Xu Mansions.

After Aunt wiped her clean, she filled another cup, and said, "Are you tired?"

Her tone was mixed with concern.

Beating her was one thing, but was this a battle of positions? She actually values me a lot. Is that what Madam Xu is trying to say …?

Simu Wang pursed her lips and did not speak. She was somewhat moved, and she understood the respect and importance Madam Xu had for her.

"Come, try these dishes. They are all unique to our Xu Mansion, and you can't eat them outside."

Aunt enthusiastically introduced the dishes on the table, fully playing the role of a hostess and future mother-in-law.

There were indeed a few dishes that Simu Wang had never eaten before, and her eyes lit up.

The crispy skin of the roast duck was sliced and wrapped in a thin layer of dough. It was delicious and appetizing. The appearance was ugly, but it was soft and tender in the mouth. The Braised Meatball with Soy Sauce was moderately salty. The braised pork was fragrant and crispy but not greasy …

Although the Xu Mansion was a new "aristocratic family", their financial power could not be underestimated … Simu Wang just thought this, and her eyes suddenly froze. She stared straight at the small porcelain pot filled with chicken soup!

She thought: Something is wrong!

Wang Simu was born in a family of officials. She was very talented and had a strong appreciation ability. She quickly saw that the porcelain on the table was not simple. Every piece was an antique.

Simu Wang …

That was not normal, this was not normal, this was not normal … of Wang of Wang …

In the quiet atmosphere of eating, Miss Wang's heart was filled with great shock.

Composing herself, Simu Wang turned to observe the women at the table. That Susu girl did not come to the table, which meant that even if she married into the Xu Family, she could only be a concubine.

Li Miaozhen was indifferent and indifferent, which suited her identity as a Tenzō Shōnin.

Xu Lingyin and this Nanjiang girl surprised Simu Wang, thinking: Who eats like this? Aren't they afraid of choking? Aren't they afraid of the heat? Are they acting?

If such young children could act, it would be too scary.

But if they were not acting, how could a strict person like Madam Xu tolerate their impoliteness …

As Simu Wang's imagination ran wild, the meal ended.

She concluded in her heart: Although Madam Xu was skillful, she was not aggressive. On the contrary, she was gentle and frank most of the time, like a little girl.

What a scary woman.

Xu Lingyue had at most inherited 30% of her mother's skills. In Simu Wang's eyes, she was a master, but not a formidable opponent.

As for the little girl, she had not had the chance to test her yet.

So after lunch, Simu Wang saw the little bean playing in the courtyard, so she found a chance to come out alone. She held a plate of pastries in her hand, waved and smiled.

"Lingyin, come to me."

Seeing the food, Xu Lingyin came over eagerly.

She really loved to eat. As long as there was food, it was easy to control … Simu Wang was happy and said softly, "I heard from your sister that you were bullied in school?"

Xu Lingyin's attention was on the pastries. She ate and said pitifully, "There was a little fatty who stole my food …"

She then announced loudly, "Big Wok helped me get revenge."

Xu Lingyue was not lying. Someone really bullied her, so she did not go to school. Poor child … Simu Wang touched her head and said gently,

"Do you still want to go to school?"

The little bean shook his head.

"How about I teach you?"

The little bean looked at the pastries and nodded.

Simu Wang showed a gratified smile. She could teach the child some quick knowledge. When she returned to the mansion, the child would "unintentionally" show her new knowledge in front of her parents.

Madam Xu would definitely ask, and Xu Lingyin would tell her that she secretly taught her to read.

Madam Xu would always be grateful to me when she knew, but I did not take credit …

"Come, I will teach you arithmetic."

…

After lunch in the dining hall of Hanlin Academy, Xu Xinnian left the imperial city on horseback and rushed home.

He always felt uneasy. Simu Wang was quite strong and opinionated, and his mother always showed her emotions on her face.

If Simu Wang tested him and made his mother unhappy, his mother would probably be angry on the spot.

Besides, there was a group of demons and ghosts in the mansion: Lingyin, Lina, Tenzō Shōnin, the female ghost Susu, and the eccentric eldest brother …

Xu Erlang felt that he had to come back to control the situation.

After entering the mansion, he walked around the outer hall and the inner hall. He did not see Simu Wang, but found her two maids standing in the hall.

He asked, "Where is your young miss?"

"In the yard," the maid answered respectfully.

Xu Erlang went out of the inner hall and turned to the inner yard. Sure enough, he found Simu Wang sitting by the stone table, like a lifeless paper flower, staring blankly.

Xu Lingyin stood by and ate a pastry. She glanced at her future sister-in-law and wanted to finish it quickly and leave.

Xu Erlang's heart sank. He thought, "What happened? Did they fall out? I came back too late …"

"Xiangmu, Xiangmu …"

He walked over and gently shook Simu Wang's shoulder.

Simu Wang slowly raised her head. Her lifeless eyes looked at him blankly.

After a few seconds, Simu Wang became sad. She held his hand tightly and cried, "Erlang, your sister is pissing me off!"

"You had a conflict with Lingyue?"

Xu Erlang frowned. He instantly imagined the process. Simu Wang and Xu Lingyue had a conflict, and Xu Lingyue complained to his eldest brother with a "wronged" look.

His eldest brother must have said something infuriating to make Simu Wang so angry. His eldest brother was the most eccentric person.

Simu Wang shook her head and looked at the heartless Xu Lingyin. She sobbed, "It's her … I taught her arithmetic out of kindness, but she, she insisted on making me angry."

Xu Erlang sucked in a breath of cold air and looked at her with a complicated expression. "You, why do you have to ask for trouble? The teachers of the academy, Taoist Li, and Chu Yuanzhen were all angered by Lingyue, let alone you? "

Simu Wang didn't believe it and said, "But, but Lingyue said that Lingyue didn't study because she was bullied in the academy. This is also the truth, so I wanted to teach …"

She seemed to have understood and stopped talking.

The two looked at each other in silence.

On the roof in the distance, Xu Qi'an laughed like a pig.

Li Miaozhen kicked him, but she also had a hard time holding back her laughter.

"I, I finally know why Chu Yuanzhen was so angry. Haha, this guy also tried to teach Lingyue arithmetic. I can't, I can't, my stomach hurts from laughing …"

Xu Qi'an clutched his stomach and laughed until tears came out. He finally knew what Chu Yuanzhen was facing in Yunlu Academy.

"Your eldest sister is so evil." Li Miaozhen laughed.

"Pfft, you're the evil one." Xu Qi'an said.

Li Miaozhen kept a straight face.

Xu Erlang looked around and saw that there was only one little bean, so he sat down and said some sweet words to appease Simu Wang.

Then, the words that Xu Lingyue said to him last night came to his mind.

"Si Mu, I thought about it for a long time last night."

When Simu Wang looked at him, he took a deep breath and continued, "Since my eldest brother offended His Majesty, the Xu family has been on the edge of the cliff.

"My eldest brother wants to leave the capital with his family. As for me, it's up to me whether I want to stay or not. I've studied hard for more than ten years and finally obtained my current scholarly title. No matter what, I will not leave the capital.

"But, I want to wait. Wait until I have a higher position and a bigger family business before I marry you. It's not good for others to laugh at your taste in men."

Simu Wang held his hand. There was no longer any grievance. There was a gentleness in her eyes that had never been seen before.

Before dusk, her aunt gave Simu Wang a lot of gifts in return. She also gave her the jade bracelet that she had worn for many years.

Simu Wang left with the servant girl. When she looked back, she saw the mistress of the Xu family and her two daughters watching her leave. Xu Lingyue waved happily.

Her gaze swept past the three people and looked at the ridge of the roof. Xu Qi'an stood high up and nodded at her with a smile. Li Miaozhen and the girl with disheveled hair were on his left and right sides.

She didn't know why, but she could feel a kind of relaxation from this family. They lived in this kind of relaxation.

A kind of relaxation that came from the peaceful years.

…

After dusk, in the Wang family's mansion.

On the dining table that was filled with delicacies, Wang Shoufu glanced at his daughter and said, "You have a lot on your mind.

What are you thinking about? Oh right, how did you feel after going to the Xu family today? "

Brother Wang chimed in, "The Xu family has only recently risen in power. I'm afraid they can't satisfy you in all aspects."

Brother Wang frowned, "If that's the case, if you really marry Xu Cijiu in the future, your dowry will be more generous."

The two sisters-in-law heard this and immediately felt a sense of superiority.

"They drink wine with Dragon Blood Glaze cups, use precious antiques to serve dishes, and are guarded by fourth rank experts. All chicken essence factories in the imperial court have to give ten percent of their profits to the Xu family every year," Simu Wang said lightly.

"What? All chicken essence factories in the imperial court have to give ten percent of their profits? "

Brother Wang, who was a businessman, was shocked. This was an unimaginably huge amount of wealth.

"Using the Dragon Blood Glazed Cup as a wine cup …" Brother Wang was dumbfounded.

The two sisters-in-law looked envious.

Madam Wang showed a satisfied smile and asked, "What about the Wang family's matriarch? With Si Mu's ability, it shouldn't be hard to suppress her. "

Wang Zhenwen nodded slightly and agreed with his wife. He knew his daughter's level.

Simu Wang said quietly, "The Xu family's matriarch … is unfathomable."

The Wang family looked at each other.

Brother Wang sighed, "The Xu family isn't simple. Oh right, father, how's the negotiation going?"

He didn't expect his father to answer because he had asked the same question in the past few days. However, it was related to the imperial court's secrets, so Wang Zhenwen didn't even reveal it to his own son.

"The result will be out in three days at most," Wang Zhenwen said lightly.

The negotiation between Daibun and the monsters and barbarians was nothing more than immediate benefits and future benefits. The future benefits were only a bonus. The immediate benefits were the most important.

On the other hand, what the demons and barbarians could offer were warhorses, iron ores, furs, and ceded territory.

…

At night, in the study room.

Xu Qi'an finished listening to the former emperor's daily diary and casually picked up Xu Erlang's "manuscript". He found that it was a strategy against the Yasukuni cavalry.

Xu Erlang drank his tea and said, "I figured it out myself."

Erlang lived up to his name as someone who majored in the art of war. His writing was clear and logical, and his train of thought was clear. It was just that Erlang didn't know if he was just an armchair strategist or if his writing was effective.

After reading it, Xu Qi'an returned the "manuscript" to Erlang.

…

In the depths of the northeast, in a pitch-black valley with its back to the ocean.

The waves slapped against the reefs and cliffs, producing loud rumbling sounds and splashing white foam like a snow lion dragon.

In the center of the valley was an altar hundreds of feet high, on which stood two huge stone statues.

One statue wore a Confucian robe and a Confucian crown, with a long beard hanging down to his chest. It was the image of an old Confucian.

The space between his eyebrows was cracked.

The other statue wore a long robe and a crown of thorns. His face was like a crown of jade, and he was peerless.

When the first ray of morning light shone on the altar, the statue wearing the crown of thorns suddenly trembled.

Further away from the altar was a large city-state, which was the headquarters of the Witchcraft Cult.

This city was called "Jing Mountain," and the name of the mountain was the name of the city. The name of Jing Kingdom also came from the high mountain on which the altar was erected.

In the current era, when the Witchcraft God did not appear in the world, the Great Wizard was the supreme leader of the Witchcraft Cult, the first class of the wizard system: the Great Wizard!

The current Great Wizard was called Salen Agu, a top master who had existed since ancient times.

Before the Initial Supervisor became a full-time supervisor, his identity was the disciple of this ancient master.

Tharlen Agu's image was that of an old man wearing a cloak and a hood. He did not live in the towering palace in Jingshan City.

Instead, he built a thatched hut at the foot of Mount Jing and raised a flock of sheep there. Every morning, the wizards of Mount Jing would see this great leader singing a folk song and driving a flock of sheep up the mountain in the background of the rising sun.

Salen Agu took off the wine pot at his waist and drank a mouthful of ginseng wine. He clicked his tongue twice in satisfaction, then lightly tapped the ground with the branch he used to drive the sheep with.

"Ilb, come here!"

A wizard with the same robe and hood appeared at the spot where the tree branch touched.

"Great Wizard!"

The wizard named Ilb bowed and said.

"Have you recovered from your injuries?" Salen Agu asked with a smile.

Ilb nodded and said in a low voice, "Great Wizard, who is the mysterious Overlord that appeared in Chu Zhou City? I can't figure out who he is."

"If you can figure it out, then you are the Great Wizard."

Salen Agu said with a kind face, "Don't mind him. He is a headache for the Buddhist Sect. We are going to face Wei Yuan. The Great Wizard God just gave us a decree. "

"The Great Wizard God can finally use his power to affect reality?" Ilb exclaimed.

Salen Agu didn't answer. He opened his hand and a jade ring appeared in it. He said, "Go and tell the kid in Jing Mountain that we will destroy the Northern Region in three months."

After Ilb left, Salen Agu looked at the altar in the distance and murmured.

"He wants me to go to the capital of Daibun to find trouble with his disciple … I can't beat him in Daibun. What a headache."

Salen Agu heaved a sigh.

With this sigh, the sunny Jingshan City was instantly shrouded in dark clouds. Strong winds blew, lightning flashed, and thunder roared.

…

It was also a morning like this when Huang Xianer and Pei Manxi Lou rode a carriage to the entrance of the Xu Mansion.

Huang Xianer licked her lips and said excitedly, "I can't wait to meet the legendary Xu Yinluo."

Pei Man Xilou held a book in his hand and said with a smile, "The negotiation is over.

"The negotiation is over. After we meet with Xu Qi 'an, we will leave the capital. The cavalry of Jing Mountain is unparalleled and has powerful tactics. I have a few questions to ask him. As for you, you can be a pleasing vase. It's up to you whether you can get him into bed or not. "

Huang Xianer licked her red lips and said with a smile, "There are few men who are not lustful. Usually, they are not lustful because the women are not beautiful enough.

"And the more lustful a man is, the more I can deal with him. Don't be fooled by his majestic appearance. If he really goes to bed with me, he will cry and beg for mercy."

She swore that victory was within her grasp.