The carriage was moving slowly in Xiangyang City. More than a dozen cavalry were guarding the carriage. Xiangyang City was very lively. Not all the people who fled south went to the refugee camps. There were also a large number of powerful officials and wealthy merchant families. They had enough.
With wealth, they did not have to compete with the refugees for food. They came to Jingxiang, looked for a place they liked, bought a piece of land and built houses, allowing a large number of northern wealthy families to settle down.
In addition, the Jingxiang area has fertile land, many rivers and lakes, and is also a famous land of fish and rice. It is rich in products and has a pleasant climate. The wealthy families living here are very nourishing.
As the population increased dramatically, Xiangyang's business naturally prospered and many employment opportunities were created.
In order to attract businessmen and prosper the economy, Li Ye took the lead in abolishing commercial taxes on Shannan East Road, which indeed attracted a large number of businessmen to trade here.
Both sides of the street were bustling with people and it was extremely lively. You could hear the cries and shouts of the waiters everywhere.
The carriage is very spacious, like a small room, with thick blankets on the floor, low windows, and a small table in front of it. There are two fixed wooden frames on the table, and the tea cups are placed inside.
No matter how bumpy the carriage is, the tea cup will not fall over.
There are comfortable cushions on both sides of the table, and cushions on the back of both sides. More importantly, there is a place to put your feet under the table, so people can sit comfortably in front of the car window. This is a carriage designed by Li Ye himself, although there is nothing visible.
The decoration is magnificent, but very comfortable, making shopping a pleasure.
There was also a maid, a wet nurse, and two personal bodyguards on the carriage. They only knew that this stunningly beautiful woman was the new concubine brought back by the master, but they did not know her true identity.
There was a needle-like drizzle in the sky, and the air was very fresh and moist. Yang Yuhuan was leaning comfortably on the soft cushion, holding a tea cup in her hand. The fragrance of the tea was refreshing. Listening to the lively shouts outside the car window, she felt an unprecedented feeling in her body and mind.
Relax, she is almost drunk at this moment.
"Xinyue, there doesn't seem to be a wall outside?" Yang Yuhuan discovered the difference between Xiangyang and Chang'an.
Dugu Xinyue smiled slightly and said: "I thought it was strange when I first came here. Later I learned that only Luoyang and Chang'an can build square walls. Although other cities also have small squares, they don't have square walls. All shops can sell goods along the street. It feels like
It’s very lively and full of life.”
"Yes! After staying in a palace with high walls for so many years, what I long for most is the breath of life."
"Azhu, it doesn't matter if I call you Azhu!" Dugu Xinyue said with a smile.
Yang Yuhuan nodded lightly, and Dugu Xinyue asked again: "Did your husband tell you about the Taoist temple?"
"He said it was only temporary." Yang Yuhuan lowered his head and whispered.
"It's temporary, mainly to silence the world, but I will think of a way without wronging you."
"It's all up to my eldest sister!"
Dugu Xinyue's heart trembled. The other party actually called her eldest sister. She looked at Yang Yuhuan silently for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said: "Pass the teacup to me!"
Yang Yuhuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood, his nose felt sour, he picked up the teacup with both hands and handed it to Dugu Xinyue respectfully.
Dugu Xinyue took the tea cup and said leisurely: "From now on, we are sisters."
Yang Yuhuan's eyes turned red. She restrained herself from letting tears fall. She bit her lip and whispered: "Thank you, eldest sister, for giving me a home!"
Dugu Xinyue shook her head, "Am I afraid that you will regret it?"
Yang Yuhuan smiled miserably, "When my brothers and sisters were killed, I believe they also regretted it, but they didn't have the chance to choose again, but I am very fortunate to have a chance to choose. Sister, I have already chosen
Already."
"I completely understand what you said!"
Dugu Xinyue said loudly: "Xiaoqiu!"
The maid agreed from the front, and Dugu Xinyue ordered: "Tell the coachman to return home from Ximian Street!"
The maid opened the small board in front and gave the driver a command. The driver's carriage vibrated and the cart turned around and headed west.
Not long after, the carriage drove from the west avenue to the mansion. To the west of the mansion was a dilapidated City God's Temple, separated from the mansion by a forest.
Dugu Xinyue smiled and nodded, "From now on, your Taoist temple will be built here!"
Yang Yuhuan returned to her yard and pushed open the room. She was stunned for a moment. Her inner and outer rooms were decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and they were decorated happily. Two huge 囍 characters were posted on the wall and the bed respectively, and pink decorations were decorated.
A colorful gauze curtain and a pair of red candles were placed beside the bed.
The bed was covered with a red cover, red satin-covered pillows and quilts. Yang Yuhuan leaned weakly on the door frame, tears flowing out of her eyes unsatisfactorily.
She wiped away her tears and called the two maids over.
She pointed to the room, "You all saw it, right?"
The two maids, one named Xingxiang and the other Mixiang, were both new names given to them by Li Ye. They nodded together, "The eldest lady arranged for the housekeeper to arrange the arrangements. We have put away all the lady's things."
"I want to tell you, my brothers and sisters, all the Yang family were killed, and I was the only one who survived and was saved by the general. Therefore, the former noble concubine is dead. You will call me second lady from now on.
do you understand?"
"We understand!"
Yang Yuhuan said again: "You swear to me that this secret must be kept in your stomach. This is for your own good. Once you tell it, it will be your death. I am not scaring you. You can't control your mouth, General."
I will definitely kill you and silence you."
The two maids turned pale with fright and hurriedly knelt down, "We have always remembered Madam's repeated instructions. Even when the housekeeper asked us, we all said that Madam escaped from Luoyang."
Yang Yuhuan grew up in Luoyang, and her Luoyang accent was very strong, so she specially told two maids on the way that she had escaped from Luoyang.
"Now you swear a poisonous oath to me and keep this secret in your stomach."
In the afternoon, Li Ye came back from the military camp. He stayed in the military camp all day today and participated in soldier training. Although he had nothing to do, as long as his figure appeared in the military camp, he could stabilize the morale of the military and boost morale.
After returning to the study and sitting down, Dugu Xinyue came in with a cup of tea and said with a smile: "I thought your husband would rush to the east courtyard impatiently!"
Li Ye chuckled, "It's better to be more reserved!"
Dugu Xinyue put down the tea cup and poked her husband's head with her finger, "Pretend!"
"What did you do today?" Li Ye asked with a smile as he picked up the tea cup.
"Report to the prince that your princess has done several important things today."
"Come and let me hear it!"
Dugu Xinyue rolled her eyes at him and said: "First, we took a bath together. I admired the imperial concubine's celestial beauty. She was indeed stunning, and her skin was like cream. Fortunately, I was younger than her, otherwise I would
This princess will have to be replaced."
"Then what?"
"The important point is the second point. I took her on a carriage ride to go shopping. She called me eldest sister, which really touched me. I was so excited that I accepted the tea from her. From today on, she is your concubine.
Already."
Generally, there is no official matchmaker for the concubine. Instead, a small sedan enters the house from the side door, and then a simple ceremony is held. The most important step in the ceremony is that the head wife accepts the tea offered by the concubine woman's hands, which is regarded as acknowledging the other party.
Although there is no official marriage, there are flowers and candles in the wedding room. After all, the concubine is also a wife.
Li Ye breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile: "What about the third point?"