Updated: 2012-11-14

Chu Huan was having a headache, but Mo Lingshuang's heart began to calm down.

When Yunshan was suddenly taken away, Mo Lingshuang once thought that she was kidnapped, but in the days that followed, the people she came into contact with were respectful to her, without any negligence, and regardless of food and clothing, she was extremely attentive.

Mo Lingshuang went from being scared at the beginning to gradually becoming confused. She didn't know what she had encountered. After many twists and turns, she was even arranged to temporarily settle down in a secret place in the capital.

Although there are few people in contact with her, she is very respectful to her without exception.

Mo Lingshuang Bingxue is smart. Although she asked several times why it was like this, no one answered it, but she knew that all this must be arranged by someone secretly. She couldn't be sure whether the person behind the scenes was really from a kind heart or had other intentions.

She was in a brothel and her fate seemed to be destined. She was ready to accept that fate, but her life trajectory suddenly changed, which made her a little surprised.

During these days, she had countless question marks in her mind. She didn't know what her future would be. She couldn't be sure whether her future would be happy or unfortunate. But she knew that fate was not in her own control. What she hoped for day and night was that she could understand the ins and outs of things earlier and be able to determine what kind of life she would live in the future as soon as possible.

Until today when I came to Chu Mansion, when I saw Chu Huan, her heart finally settled down.

In her opinion, everything was obviously arranged by Chu Huan. She was rescued and sent to the capital. Of course, the person behind all this was Chu Huan.

Of course, Mo Lingshuang would not have any disgust for Chu Huan, but was more of a sense of gratitude.

When Chu Huan took action to relieve his siege in the street, he later used Wenhua to help him win the championship in the election of the courtesans, allowing him to escape the disaster several times.

If everything was arranged by Chu Huan, Mo Lingshuang was really willing to accept such an arrangement deep in her heart. Even if she was to serve Chu Huan as a slave, Mo Lingshuang was willing to do so in her heart.

Compared to her past life, if it weren't for Chu Huan, she would have fallen into a tragic situation that thousands of people would taste. For her, it was undoubtedly a life like hell. When she was about to enter hell, it was Chu Huan who pulled herself out. Compared to such a life, being able to be a maid on Chu Huan's side would be a very happy life.

While Chu Huan and Sun Desheng were talking outside, Mo Lingshuang was always nervous. Although Chu Huan kept smiling just now, Mo Lingshuang quickly captured a strange look from Chu Huan's eyes. That expression made Mo Lingshuang feel very nervous. That look seemed to be surprised by Mo Lingshuang's arrival. Mo Lingshuang didn't understand why this was the case. If everything was arranged by Chu Huan, then Chu Huan would not have shown that look.

She was even a little scared now, afraid that Chu Huan would not take her in. She couldn't imagine that if Chu Huan could not take her in, what kind of place would she have to go?

She stood in the main hall, her hands tucked together, and she felt very uneasy. It was not until Sun Desheng came back and asked her to stay and serve Chu Huan that Mo Lingshuang's heart truly fell.

Chu Huan bid farewell to Sun Desheng and returned to the hall. Mo Lingshuang stood beside him with her head down, very nervous. Chu Huan was also a little embarrassed. He hesitated for a moment, and finally thought of something. He picked up the package in his hand and smiled and said, "This is your greeting. Well, don't be afraid. There are no other people here, there are only you and me in the entire mansion...!" After saying this, he suddenly felt a little regretful. After saying this, Mo Lingshuang was afraid that she would be even more nervous.

Mo Lingshuang hurriedly took the bag, hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Chu...Master Chu..."

Chu Huan quickly waved his hand and smiled, "Miss Lingshuang, I am just a sesame mung bean official and I can't afford to be an adult. Let's do this. If the girl is willing, I will just call me Big Brother in the future."

Mo Lingshuang said in a panic: "No...I dare not." He thought to himself that since he is her maid, the eldest brother must not be called. According to the rules, he should call him Master. His red lips moved, and his voice was extremely light: "Chu...Master Chu!"

Chu Huan felt awkward when he heard it. He was about to dissuade him, but suddenly he thought that Wang Fu's murderer might come over in the future. Even as he spent a long time in Beijing, many others would come over. If Mo Lingshuang called him "big brother", it would make people feel strange.

It should be noted that the real door of the mansion is equivalent to a small country after entering, and it has extremely strict levels from top to bottom. Now, the King of Qi sent Sun Desheng to buy a maid for him on the face of the Ming Dynasty. If a maid is called the master "big brother", it would be nothing to Chu Huan, but to outsiders, it would be a shocking thing.

Although this "master" sounds a bit awkward, from the actual effect, it is very consistent with the rules. At least if someone really comes to see it in the future, such a name will not make people suspicious.

He hesitated for a moment, nodded slightly and said, "Ling Shuang, I have suffered a while ago. Since I have come here, I will settle down here first. I dare not say anything else, but if I can eat one bite of it, I will not lose you."

Chu Huan looked happy, Mo Lingshuang's nervous heart relaxed a little, and a smile finally appeared on her delicate face. This was the first time she had a smile in a long time. She was beautiful and beautiful, her beautiful eyes were slightly curved like a crescent moon, and her voice was still respectful: "Master Chu... Master, I will do it, I will serve you well in the future and there will be no mistakes."

Chu Huan was stunned, scratched his temples and said, "Ling Shuang, actually... you don't have to be so restrained." After pausing, he said softly: "Let's do this. If there are outsiders in the mansion, you should call him Master. If there are no outsiders, only we are at home, you... you don't have to be so restrained, just treat me as your elder brother."

Seeing Chu Huan's voice soft, Mo Lingshuang lowered her head and nodded slightly.

Chu Huan said again: "Actually, I moved in to this house yesterday and I am not very familiar with it. I live in the yard to the east. There are many houses in the mansion. You can choose a room wherever you want to live." I thought of something and said: "By the way, I have to go to the yamen, so you can't delay it. Ling Shuang, you are familiar with the house yourself now. I guess you are more familiar with the situation in the mansion than me."

Mo Lingshuang smiled sweetly and nodded, "I know. Master, just go to work as a servant, Lingshuang knows what to do."

Chu Huan took out two ingots of silver from his body and placed it on the table, saying, "You keep this silver first. I am not in the mansion. What should you do if you need it? It's convenient for you to have the silver on your body." He didn't have time to say in detail, smiled slightly, and left the house.

I had been delayed for a while and couldn't eat breakfast anymore. I rode my horse to the yamen and sat down to make a cup of tea first. I was a little hungry and could only fill my stomach with tea.

The affairs of Duzhi Cao were not leisurely, and there were quite a lot of things in the morning. Chu Huan slowly adapted to the handling and left a chief officer and a judge. The right chief officer was still vacant now. The remaining five judges were staring at this position. This made these five people dare not slacken and compete in secret. Even if they were lazy on weekdays, they became quick and handled things more quickly.

Chu Huan took Dou Yi away. In everyone's heart, he felt that this young lord was not only capable, but probably really favored by the emperor. In this way, Chu Huan asked about some things, and several judges were scrambling to answer, hoping to leave a good impression on Chu Huan. In the eyes of these people, if they could establish a good relationship with Chu Huan, then the throne of the right lord would be more than a share.

The operation of income and expenditure of a country is clear in the operation of the Duzhi Cao. Through the Duzhi Cao, it is actually very difficult to understand the economic situation of a country. After all, both income and expenditure involve too many aspects. Chu Huan also knows that many things are difficult to sort out when the Duzhi Cao has not been able to adapt to each year and a half.

After lunch at noon, Chu Huan was drinking afternoon tea when he suddenly heard footsteps outside the door, and a voice with a few traces of respect said: "Master Chu, can you be here?"

Chu Huan felt a little familiar with his voice. He got up and went out, but saw a tall official coming to him. When the official saw Chu Huan, he immediately walked over quickly, his face full of intimate smiles, holding something in his hand, a long scroll, and whispered: "Master Chu, Mr. Feng is here to disturb him, don't blame me!"

The person who came was Feng Yuanpo, the governor of Hexi Road.

Chu Huan was a little surprised. He also knew that Feng Yuanpo was going to discuss with the Ministry of Revenue to establish a trade market in northern Xinjiang. However, in fact, there was no need to contact Duzhi Cao for the time being. He mainly discussed with the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. However, Feng Yuanpo came to his side, which surprised Chu Huan, but he still bowed and smiled: "It turns out that it is Lord Feng, you are rare guests, please come in quickly, please come in quickly!"

Feng Yuanpo is a chief official of the border, a governor. When it comes to his identity, he is only higher than Chu Huan, but in front of Chu Huan, he looks very humble like a subordinate. After entering the house and sitting down, Chu Huan is the master and smiled first: "Mr. Feng is here today. I wonder what you have to do? By the way, has the matter of the Northern Xinjiang Trade Square been discussed with the Master of the Ministry?"

Feng Yuanpo smiled and said, "Hu Butang is a decisive person in his work. I came here in the morning. In the morning, Hu Butang had given proper advice on how to establish a trade market in the northern border. I, Feng Yuanpo, is a rough man and only knows how to lead troops to fight. I really can't figure out what the trade market is about. To be honest, if it weren't for preventing the barbarians from infiltrating the pesticides, Feng would really not want to take on this matter."

Chu Huan remained silent and said with a smile: "Lord Feng is dedicated to the country, and everyone in the court knows it."

Feng Yuanpo waved his hand and said, "Mr. Chu has been too much. The emperor has been kind to my Feng family. I, Feng Yuanpo, are a reckless man, and I don't know anything else. I just guard the northern gate for the emperor."

Chu Huan nodded slightly and said, "The safety of the north depends on Lord Feng."

"Mr. Chu, I came here today mainly to say goodbye to you. I will set off to return to Hexi tomorrow." Feng Yuanpo said: "When I met Master Chu in Tiexue Garden that day, Feng always felt like he was the same. Later, I heard that Lord Chu was powerful in Tiexue Garden that day. Feng heard that he was really excited. It's a pity that he was one step late and could not see Lord Chu's heroic posture. I, Feng Yuanpo, came from a martial artist and respected heroes. If Master Chu cannot make friends, he will definitely be unable to sleep or eat!"

His expression was sincere and his eyes were sincere, and it seemed that he was not false.

Chu Huan waved his hand and smiled, "Mr. Feng made fun of it, it was just a lucky one!"

"You can't say that." Feng Yuan said: "Mr. Chu, Feng has always felt that there is no real luck in this world. The existence of luck is based on strength. Only with enough strength can luck come. Without power, those who come will only be unlucky."

"strength?"

Feng Yuanpo nodded and said, "Mr. Chu didn't know that in the chaos in the world, Feng and his father had to spend all their wealth in order to survive and gathered a team of hundreds of people. At that time, heroes were everywhere and mountains were everywhere. There were seven or eight teams in the small land where my father and I were. At that time, I was still young, but in that environment, I understood a truth that if I wanted to survive, I would be stronger than others. So I, Feng Yuanpo, had never been reluctant to let the enemy down. At that time, several people fought, but in the end, we were beaten by our father and son. This was called strength. At that time, the cavalry of the saint swept over and took us in, which was called luck. If my father and I could not survive and were destroyed by others before the arrival of the saint, then it would be that our strength was not good, and the luck of being favored by the saint would no longer exist."

Chu Huan nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Feng's words made me suddenly enlightened!"

"Hahaha..." Feng Yuanpo smiled heartily and said, "Mr. Chu is so powerful that he is the Iron Blood Garden. This is strength. With such strength, why worry about not having good luck in the future? Feng left Beijing tomorrow. He said today that he would come to see Lord Chu and say goodbye to Lord Chu. If Lord Chu really has the chance to go to Hexi in the future, Feng will definitely go out of the city to welcome him thirty miles away!"

Chu Huan said repeatedly: "Mr. Feng has been loving, love is loving!"

Feng Yuanpo handed over the scroll he brought and said, "Mr. Chu, some people say that the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. I, Feng Yuanpo, are a rough man and don't understand those false conspiracies. There is a painting here, so please accept it with a smile!"

"This is not done." Chu Huan waved his hand.

Feng Yuan said, "Feng understands that Lord Chu is worried that some people say that the Beijing officials are getting close to the outside officials, but they are afraid that others will say that Feng gives gifts? Lord Chu doesn't have to worry. This is just a very ordinary painting, not worth a lot of money. I just want to make a friend of Lord Chu and leave a memory. If Lord Chu really looks down on Feng, he will not accept it!"

Chu Huan thought about it, took the scroll, bowed and said, "I can only accept it with shamelessness!"

Feng Yuanpo laughed loudly, looking very happy, and got up, "Master Chu, Feng knows that you are a busy person and dare not disturb him too much, so he will say goodbye first. If he has the chance, he will definitely have a few drinks with Master Chu!" He bowed and said, "Goodbye!"

Chu Huan went out and returned to the house. He opened the scroll, but it was a landscape painting. Chu Huan didn't understand paintings, but felt that some years had passed, and he had rolled up again.
Chapter completed!