After a few greetings with his father and senior brothers, Ye Tao followed Qi Zhentao to a small room connected to the main hall. In Zhengyuan, which did not adopt the architectural structure that was popular in this era, Ye Tao designed this room to have a brief and important conversation. After all, the ups and downs of traditional buildings cannot conceal the various needs of both merchants and officials and families of officials who have to face that cannot enter the ears of others.

"Old man, is something happened?" Ye Tao was very familiar with Qi Zhentao after all. If something urgent had not happened, with Qi Zhentao's temperament, most of them would hold a banquet to celebrate after Ye Tao came back, rather than wanting to leave in a hurry.

Qi Zhentao nodded and said, "There is a problem in the south business. The reputation of Qihai Trading Company has reached the south. The signs of wanting to join forces to suppress us have come out. The first thing to do was the pirates who have a relationship with several big sea merchants in the south. They lost two ships last month. Last night, the news came and four more ships were lost. These bastards really thought that I had been doing business for so many years and would not have fought."

Ye Tao frowned. Not to mention Qihai Trading Company, even Qi Zhentao alone has an unparalleled influence on the entire sea area. Pirates appearing and constantly causing various losses to Qihai Trading Company may not really shake the total strength of all members of Qihai Trading Company, but it can affect the confidence of Qizhentao, as the leader of Qihai Trading Company, and those who are interested in joining Qihai Trading Company. Now, when Qihai Trading Company has not yet formed a stable popularity and influence, it is just a simple superposition of the fame of all members, and cannot fully exert the effect of everyone's strength of one plus one greater than two, this method can be considered very effective.

Ye Tao asked, "Old man, is there any way to deal with it?"

Qi Zhentao smiled and said, "I certainly threw away a lot of money when I came to Danyang this time. But I also got the design drawings of Cangshui ships and Lanshui ships. After I went back, I started to build a ship while building a ship." Qi Zhentao stopped and said, "If possible, wait until your Danyang business is over, go back to Yicheng. I do want to take this opportunity to build a large-scale and developed shipyard, but you also know that I am just an old pirate. I am amateur in doing business. Although there is a shipbuilder in Qihai Trading Company, what do you think of is some of you. Anyway, you are the first thing you want to do if you want to build something, no matter how big or small, the first thing you think of is you."

This was a very high evaluation. Ye Tao smiled and felt a little embarrassed. He said, "I will go as soon as I finish the things in my hands. But... I'm afraid it won't be soon."

Qi Zhentao nodded and said, "It's okay, I'll take it first. You can follow your time." Qi Zhentao looked at Ye Tao and asked, "Although you can escape unscathed this time, not only did you not suffer any punishment, but instead made the leadership of the war your achievements, but next time, if there was such a situation again, it would probably not be that simple."

A little doubt appeared on Ye Tao's face. Qi Zhentao explained: "Everyone has waived you because they know that you have no ambition and are not a member of the officialdom. It is entirely because of your personality and good relationship with you. Your Majesty pardoned you, on the one hand, because you have no deep connection with the court, especially with His Highness the Princess. However, now you have become a member of the court, unless you don't deal with people, otherwise you must have friends and enemies. This time, the court's favor and favor for you, and your influence on the children of major families will probably make many people alert. Some people may be on your side this time, or they may not say anything. But they will not be sure next time. Do you understand?"

Ye Tao thought about it, nodded, and said, "I understand. I was originally planning to keep a low profile after I came back, keep a low profile, and make money steadily. I will never ask about things that should not be asked about. Anyway, I don't yearn for high-ranking officials so much."

Qi Zhentao agreed and said, "That's right. You don't have to go for power, just let power come for you... But, don't be too careful. After all, you are still young and too hiding, that's too fake. Just do whatever you should do. Your temperament is not so keen, and if you restrain yourself, you'll be a little over."

What Qi Zhentao said is all his experience over the years. This big businessman who was transformed from pirates can be at ease among different groups of officials, businessmen, thieves, etc., and can also make his own world. This ability to deal with people is really admirable. In Qi Zhentao's view, it is really unnecessary for many people to keep a low profile, even to cut off their own hands and feet. If a person becomes different from himself, he will neither guarantee his own safety nor gain trust from others.

Qi Zhentao and Ye Tao left after a hurry chat. In order to meet Ye Tao, it was already difficult for him to stay in Danyang for more than one day. Originally, when he was dealing with his own business, Qi Zhentao was indeed a bit big, but starting to manage Qihai Trading Company was a completely different experience. Qi Zhentao's diligence in the business of the trading company made everyone around him unable to understand it.

After seeing Qi Zhentao off, Ye Tao wanted to have a good chat with his family and a few senior brothers who were no longer different from his family, but Ye Laogeng smiled gently and said, "Let's have dinner together tonight. There are still people waiting for you later, don't let others wait for a long time."

Seeing his father and several senior brothers looking encouraged and supported, Ye Tao walked towards the backyard suspiciously.

In Ye Taodi's yard, Tan Weixin and Tan Weishi were chatting happily with Dai Qiuyan and Sophie. Ye Taodi's arrival made everyone's eyes solidify at the same point.

"Brother Ye..." Dai Qiuyan, who has become a gentle and charming girl, rushed into Ye Tao's arms without any scruples. For Dai Qiuyan, there is no doubt that Ye Tao is the most important person, and even more important than her father Dai Yuege.

Ye Tao felt a little embarrassed. Dai Qiuyan's unreserved dependence made him enjoy and proud. However, when this dependence and intimacy were suddenly exposed to Tan Weixin and Tan Weishi's sisters, embarrassment seemed inevitable. As for Sophie... Sophie and Dai Qiuyan were already too familiar with each other.

"Hehe..." Tan Weishi covered her mouth and still couldn't stop the gentle laughter from floating out.

The laughter made Dai Qiuyan's face turn red. Although she jumped out of Ye Tao's arms, one hand still pulled Ye Tao's sleeve, as if she was afraid that Ye Tao would leave her at any time. During these days, she kept hearing about Ye Tao's various news, which really made her feel scared. This fear even overwhelmed her jealousy for Ye Tao to do such a grand thing for another woman.

Ye Tao gently held Dai Qiuyan's hand and bowed to Tan Weixin and Tan Weishi. This was to greet the two princesses. If others saw such a rough etiquette, especially the censors in the court, would inevitably become the basis for attacking Ye Tao, but it would be ordinary between them.

"It's really hard to see you again." Ye Tao thought for a while, and finally said something.

Tan Weishi said happily: "Yes, I heard that you have run up the city to fight and are still injured by the palm force of the enemy's master. Are you okay now?"

Ye Tao nodded and said, "I took a lot of medicine and applied many ointments. I should be fine now."

Tan Weishi immediately asked, "No matter what, it's considered a long trip. Have you brought us a gift?"

Ye Tao was stunned and said embarrassedly: "This... I didn't expect it at all this time. I'm sorry."

After all, Tan Weishi was not naive and naive, but just tried every means to make the topic easier. She waved her hand indifferently and said, "Forget it. Don't forget if you have such an opportunity in the future."

Tan Weishi was extremely curious about Ye Tao's experience on the battlefield. Although she was not the kind of girl who would crazy about the battlefield as a tourist destination, she was just a constant court discussion over the past few days. Ye Tao's name continued to appear. With many children of aristocratic families attributed all their achievements to Ye Tao, Ye Tao was simply a legend on the battlefield.

Ye Tao was not repulsed, and pulled Dai Qiuyan openly and sat down next to the two princesses. Sophie naturally poured tea and prepared snacks for everyone. Ye Tao followed Tan Weishi's problem and roughly explained the actual combat experience of the Blood Qi army. The difference between truth and rumors made Tan Weishi understand a lot. She was a little enlightened and regretful, "So that's the case, it doesn't sound as exaggerated as the rumors."

Ye Tao smiled. He didn't know what Tan Weishi thought about him, or he had never thought about this aspect, so he would not have such sensitivity to discover that Tan Weishi admired him. He said cheerfully: "I am just an ordinary person, and I don't know much martial arts. When I go to the battlefield, I can only work hard. It's really good to survive. How can I really be as mysterious as everyone says? This time, I can come back safely. I really rely on everyone. Is there a lot of things in my family? You have also made a lot of efforts, right?"

Facing Ye Tao's gratitude, Tan Weishi said proudly: "Of course. Whoever dares to touch Uncle Ye and your fellow brothers, I will never end up with them." Then, she couldn't help but say a little depressed: "But there are so many greedy corrupt bones in your workshop. Seeing that you were in trouble, you were actually poached by the master's family. I have no choice but to do anything about these people. If I go to punish them and let my father know, my life will be sad."

Ye Tao smiled and said, "It's okay. You are a person who spends all day in my work room. You should know that the foundation of the Ye family is not something that can be hollowed out if a few people are lost."

Tan Weishi and Ye Tao chattered for a while before pulling Sophie and Dai Qiuyan away, leaving space for Ye Tao and Tan Weixin to talk alone.

"Thank you," Tan Weixin said, her ever-light tone could not hide the deep emotions in her heart. From Ye Tao's anger to leading the army to now, she had plenty of time to cool down her excitement, and rehearsed thousands of times in her mind how to say when she saw Ye Tao again. However, when this moment came, she once again found that she was far less than she expected, and had perfect control over emotions.

"Don't you think this is what I should do?" Ye Tao said with a gentle expression. He sat next to Tan Weixin, took away the cup in Tan Weixin's hand, and gently pinched her even-fine fingers in his hand. The gentleness of the movement fully showed how much Ye Tao cherished Tan Weixin in his heart.

"What you did made me love this era more." Tan Weixin said with a slightly tilted head, "In the past, a well-dressed boy could have aroused envy for his girlfriend. Now, this is a real war... I'm probably not a good person. After all, so many people died for me. But I still think that what happened made me so happy. After all, you did such an incredible thing for me."

Ye Tao held up the princess' hand, put it on his lips and touched it gently, without saying anything. At this moment, it was a bit inappropriate to mourn the dead, or use any words to compliment the princess in front of him.
Chapter completed!