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"Madam Wang?"

Lu Xiao was genuinely surprised; he never expected Wang Qingqing to appear in his home.

Last time, when Wang Qingqing transported the 10,000 shi of grain to the White Wolf camp, Lu Xiao was not there, so the two did not get to meet.

However, Zhou Daxing and the others still handed over some items to the other party according to his letter, completing the first transaction.

Seeing his surprised expression, Wang Qingqing couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

"Does the Marquis seem to dislike my visits?"

"No way!"

Coming to his senses, Lu Xiao quickly stepped forward with a smile, exchanged a few brief pleasantries, and said:

"Madam Wang, your arrival is just in time. In this battle against the combined forces of the Black Sand Tribe, my White Wolf Camp has seized a lot of things from the Hu people, and we were just worried about where to sell them."

"Furthermore, if Madam Wang is willing, she can continue to transport grain here. My White Wolf Camp will take as much as it has."

Wang Qingqing did not come here specifically to do business with the White Wolf Camp.

This time, she personally oversaw the caravan, escorting a batch of goods south. When passing through Yuyang County, she remembered that Lu Xiao was there, so she took a slight detour and sold the goods she had acquired along the way to the local people.

It was Fan Changxin who wanted to connect with her and help the Fan family's business reach new heights, which is why he directly invited her back.

Because he had no one else available, he had to prepare the necessary arrangements himself, planning to take the goods with him when Wang Qingqing left in a couple of days.

At this moment, Fan Changrui, seeing that the two knew each other, couldn't help but be curious:

"How did my husband meet Lady Wang?"

"In my memory, my husband is a local, and he didn't stay in the capital for very long last time."

She's always been the type to speak her mind.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao smiled and explained his encounter with Wang Qingqing after arriving in the capital, then said:

"Madam Wang was a close and elegant woman. It was Madam Wang who gave us those 10,000 shi of grain."

"Congratulations, Your Excellency."

Wang Qingqing only just learned that she was Lu Xiao's wife, and she quickly greeted her again, her attitude becoming even more enthusiastic:

"Since they are relatives of the Marquis, we can discuss this business again after Master Fan returns. The price I quoted earlier was really too low."

"I really feel bad about this."

"Sister Wang, business is business, you don't need to make special concessions."

Fan Changrui shook her head, declining the other party's kindness.

Coming from a merchant family, she understood that if too much personal emotion was mixed into business dealings, it would inevitably lead to trouble in the future.

Moreover, this situation is different from our own.

The Fan family placed all their bets on Lu Xiao, not caring what he did.

Lu Xiao nodded repeatedly beside him:

"My wife is right. Moreover, it is not easy for Madam Wang to do business. She should still earn the money she is supposed to earn. She cannot let herself lose money just because we know each other."

"We need to maintain a long-term, sustainable relationship, so we can't let this small amount of profit cause any friction."

Seeing how polite the couple was, Wang Qingqing thanked them profusely.

At this moment, Fan Changxin also returned with some wine.

Upon learning that Lu Xiao knew Wang Qingqing, he immediately put down his things and walked out.

"Brother-in-law, I'll leave the liaison with Madam Wang at home to you. I have some other things to take care of."

"I'm so busy I don't have time to rest!"

Everyone watched him leave with smiles on their faces.

After a moment of silence in the main hall, Fan Changrui took the initiative to suggest:

"My lord, since Sister Wang also has a business in the grain supply industry, why don't we ask her to solve the camp's grain supply problem from now on?"

"Our Fan family still needs some time to shift its focus here. Moreover, with the establishment of a new county here in the future, there will be countless business opportunities that our family alone cannot handle."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingqing's eyes lit up.

After learning the reason, she didn't mince words and immediately said that she would open a trade route from Dongshan County to Yuyang County to be responsible for transporting grain.

At this moment, Fan Changrui took the initiative to raise her glass, inviting her not to just sit and talk:

"Since Sister Wang is Sister Xianya's good friend, then she is also my sister."

"If you encounter any trouble in Yuyang County in the future, please feel free to ask, and the Fan family will definitely help!"

Before Lu Xiao returned, Wang Qingqing had already learned about the Fan family of Yuyang from her, and at this moment, she was filled with flattery and surprise.

"Then I shall accept!"

After chatting about business for a while, the three gradually steered the conversation toward personal matters.

Lu Xiao still remembered the matter of the Zhao family, so he asked out of curiosity:

"Madam Wang, since we last met, I don't know how you've handled things with the Zhao family."

"They didn't give you any trouble in the end, did they?"

"Speaking of this matter, we have to thank the Marquis for it."

Wang Qingqing shook her head in response and earnestly toasted him:

"After the Zhao family learned of the Marquis's glorious achievements and that Xianya was your husband, they no longer dared to bring up their parents-in-law's and late husband's last wishes. They treated me with utmost respect."

"I assure you, my lord, that Xianya is doing very well in the capital. She occasionally goes to the palace with me and other ladies from prominent families in the capital to keep His Majesty company."

"Now everyone in the capital knows she is your wife, and no one dares to mess with her."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao felt much relieved and quickly responded to the other party.

Beside them, Fan Changrui remained a quiet observer while the two were talking.

She was surprised to discover that Wang Qingqing had a special feeling for her husband.

At first, Fan Changrui was a little sullen, but after thinking about it carefully, she felt relieved.

Now, everyone knows Lu Xiao's abilities, and he is young and handsome. How could an ordinary woman not fall for him?

She herself made the decision because of Lu Xiao's appearance.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Lu Xiao spent some time with the two women before taking his leave, as he couldn't stay with female guests for too long, and Fang Dahu had just come from the camp to ask him to handle some matters.

As soon as he left, Fan Changrui immediately began to take action.

During the meal, she thought of Lu Xiao, who was already the only son in his family and the only one left. Although he was young, he had no children.

If the Lu family doesn't have more descendants, their future will likely be nothing!

Therefore, Fan Changrui wanted to share some of the burden with her husband:

"Sister Wang, I overheard you chatting with your husband just now, and I learned that you've had a tough time these past few years."

"As a woman myself, I know the bitterness in your heart."

Have you ever thought about finding a good husband?

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingqing's face immediately turned bright red, but fortunately, the flush from the alcohol masked her true appearance, so nothing seemed amiss for the time being.

She was silent for a moment, then shook her head and smiled:

"Over the years, as I've traveled all over the country doing business, I've come to understand many things."

"There are other more meaningful things in life besides relationships between men and women, and feelings... you can't force them."

Fan Changrui felt reassured and continued to toast the other person:

"But if there's a man by your side, many things will be much easier."

"What does Sister Wang think?"