If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 482 Reserved

Zhao Jiuling looked at Ruan Zhaoxia in surprise for a moment. Due to the presence of other people, he could not ask more questions. He just nodded slightly to her and said, "Please."

Ruan Zhaoxia asked, "Did they torture you?"

She looked at Zhao Jiuling's complexion and didn't look like he had been beaten.

"No." Zhao Jiuling laughed, "I had a pretty good time in Jingzhao Prefecture yesterday."

Even more comfortable than his previous days in the stable.

Ruan Zhaoxia snorted softly, "Sooner or later, someone will take care of such a corrupt and greedy person."

She would go back today and tell her father to let him know that there were still such parasites in the court.

Zhao Jiuling asked in a low voice, "Did my sister ask Miss Ruan to come?"

"Oh, yes, yes." Ruan Zhaoxia nodded. In fact, she was worried that Zhao Jiuling would be bullied, so she asked someone to harness a carriage over early in the morning.

Suddenly thinking about how to explain to Shen Suian when she returned, Ruan Zhaoxia was a little reluctant to go to the Regent's Palace.

Zhao Jiuling said, "Thank you, Miss Ruan."

He seldom interacted with girls, and no one paid attention to him in the stable. Although he was later rescued by Shen Suian, he just buried himself in reading in the bookstore. Although Yao Xinling followed him to sea, they seldom communicated.

Now that he was in the same carriage with Ruan Zhaoxia, he felt very restrained and embarrassed.

Seeing his ears were red as if they were about to burn, Ruan Zhaoxia couldn't help laughing, "What did you just say to that Russian businessman?"

Zhao Jiuling lowered his eyes and said, "I told him that after he got the wine and blanket back, he could go to Jiuding Trading Company. I am willing to exchange tea and porcelain with him."

"No wonder he's so happy." Ruan Zhaoxia said, "Have you ever been to Russia?"

"Yes." Zhao Jiuling nodded, "I have also been to many countries that are completely different from the Central Plains. If you are interested, I can show you my travel notes."

Ruan Zhaoxia's eyes lit up slightly, "You're still writing travel notes?"

"When I have nothing to do while sailing, I will write some travel notes," said Zhao Jiuling.

"Okay, then I'll wait for your travel notes." Ruan Zhaoxia looked outside the carriage and saw that they were almost at the Regent's Palace.

She stopped the carriage and said, "Brother Zhao, I have something else to do, so I won't take you back to the palace. I'll come back to get your travel notes in a few days."

Zhao Jiuling was stunned. Before he could say anything, he saw Ruan Zhaoxia nimbly jump off the carriage and told the servant in a sweet voice to take him directly to the palace.

"Miss Ruan, this is your carriage." Zhao Jiuling leaned on the window and said hurriedly to Ruan Zhaoxia.

Ruan Zhaoxia waved her hand, "I have another carriage."

"..." Zhao Jiuling looked at the girl's bright and sweet smile, and he quickly withdrew his gaze.

Shen Sui'an was already waiting for Zhao Jiuling in the palace.

As soon as he saw him, he asked, "Are you hurt?"

Zhao Jiuling laughed, "Why did you ask the same question as Miss Ruan? Sister, I'm not a child. I can handle it."

Miss Ruan? Shen Sui'an raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Why didn't Sister Xia come back with you?"

"She said she had something else to do, so she asked me to come back first." Zhao Jiuling said, "Sister, I plan to set up a branch of Jiuding Trading Company in the Southern Dynasty. What do you think?"

When Shen Sui'an heard that Ruan Zhaoxia didn't come back with him, what else did he not understand? The little girl must be afraid that he would blame her.

She looked back at Fuqiu, who understood what she meant and immediately sent someone back to find Ruan Zhaoxia to ensure her safety.

"Why did you think of opening a branch in the royal capital?" Shen Sui'an asked, motioning Zhao Jiuling to sit down, as he had already prepared food for him.

Zhao Jiuling said: "This is not the first time I have found someone using Jiuding Trading Company to defraud people in the Southern Dynasty. Today I have reported it to the authorities to clarify the matter. But what about those who were not clarified before? Many overseas businessmen may have been deceived."

"This is not a good thing in the long run." Zhao Jiuling said, "I will open a branch and announce it to the world, so that people can recognize Jiuding Company."

"Could it be that even the company seals could be forged?" Shen Suian was surprised.

Zhao Jiuling frowned, "So I have to make a secret code on the seal, so that people can tell the real from the fake."

Shen Sui'an nodded, "This is not difficult. I'll ask someone to ask the craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry. Maybe they have a solution."

"You're tired after a day, go back and rest first."

Zhao Jiuling said, "I had a good rest last night. I still have to go out to meet Yarav and exchange goods with him."

Shen Sui'an was helpless, "Then go change your clothes first."

"Hey, okay."

……

Ruan Zhaoxia raised her hand to half cover her face, intending to sneak back to the yard through the corner door to change clothes.

"Who are you?" The gatekeeper didn't recognize her and stopped her when she approached.

"Shh, don't make noise, it's me." Ruan Zhaoxia spoke quickly, afraid of disturbing Ruan Xinglin.

“Miss, how could it be you, how could you…” The gatekeeper was shocked, this sneaky young man turned out to be his own young lady.

Ruan Zhaoxia lowered her voice and asked, "Is father back?"

The gatekeeper said, "My lord has just returned and is discussing matters with the Second Master in the study."

That's good, no one will notice her during the meeting.

Ruan Zhaoxia was very happy and hurried back to the backyard.

"Stop!" As soon as he stepped into the hanging flower gate, Ruan Xinglin's majestic voice came from behind.

“……”It can’t be such a coincidence.

Ruan Xinglin stood outside the study, side by side with Ruan Xiuyuan. They both saw Ruan Zhaoxia, who was hiding herself. Although she was dressed as a teenager, one could tell who she was from her posture.

Ruan Zhaoxia laughed dryly twice, raised her head and looked at Ruan Xinglin, "Hello, father, second uncle."

"Sister Xia, why are you dressed like this?" Ruan Xiuyuan was surprised. It was really his niece. She had always been dignified and polite, so why was she dressed as a man today?

"Dad, I have something to tell you." Ruan Zhaoxia looked indignant.

Ruan Xinglin raised his eyebrows, "No matter what it is, tell me what your situation is first."

"It's related to this matter, and it's related to the Regent Princess's brother." Ruan Zhaoxia said immediately.

As expected, Ruan Xinglin immediately took it seriously, "What happened to the Shen family?"

He only thought of Shen Sui'an's younger brother, who was only two years old this year.

Ruan Zhaoxia waved her hands hastily, "It's not the young master of the Shen family, it's the princess's other brother, Zhao Jiuling, he was almost framed by the Maritime Customs..."

"I will tell the Minister of Rites, but this Zhao Jiuling, his surname is Zhao, how could he be the younger brother of the Regent Princess? His arrest has something to do with the way you are dressed?" Ruan Xinglin was not led astray.

Ruan Zhaoxia pretended not to hear the following question: "He is the princess's adopted brother. He is very capable and can speak the languages ​​of several overseas countries. Dad, aren't you looking for an interpreter to read your letters? I think you might as well ask Brother Zhao."

Hearing his daughter talking about Zhao Jiuling every other sentence, Ruan Xinglin also became curious about Zhao Jiuling.

"Okay, I understand." Ruan Xinglin nodded.

Ruan Zhaoxia immediately said, "Then I will go back and change my clothes first. I have to go find the princess and sister-in-law later."