Cao's house is definitely a first-class place in Chang'an. It is not only luxurious and grand, but also only a yard away from Xingqing Palace where Li Ze lives. This distance represents the degree of closeness to the emperor. Cao's house is closest to Xingqing Palace to the Prince of Shiyi Li Anmin.

The former chief minister Cao Xin, after failing to compete with Xu Xiang for the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee in the last round of political reforms, gradually faded out of politics and has officially retired this year. Li Ze did not treat him badly. The title of the Prince of Yicheng made Cao Xin reach the peak of his ministers.

Although I was disappointed for a while, I took everything a little less after a long time. In addition, my son and daughter-in-law were successful, Cao Xin also felt that this life was enough.

The only thing he did not expect was that the representative figure of the Cao family is actually Cao Zhang, the eldest son he never liked. Cao Zhang is now the third person in Yixing Society. Although he rarely manages civil affairs, as long as he opens his mouth, it will be enough to shock the whole world.

Not to mention the eldest daughter-in-law Li Mi. After retreating from the position of General of the Right Qianniu Guard, he re-elected the General of the Jing'an Army. The Jing'an Army is responsible for public security across the country and is a real position of power. And unlike other places, the Jing'an Army in Chang'an is a unit with real combat power that is absolutely no less than any elite field force. They are responsible for the security of important departments and important figures, including the palace.

Although he did not become the chairman of the Economic Development Committee, his son and daughter-in-law held important positions, which showed that the emperor's trust in their family was still unique.

Li Mi seemed a little worried when he returned home.

As soon as she stepped into the East Cluster Courtyard where she and Cao Zhang lived, she was surprised to see that her husband Cao Zhang came back earlier than she did today.

He walked into the room quietly, stuffed a stack of files in his hand into the drawer of the dressing table, and then began to take off his official uniform and put on his home clothes. In addition to being extremely serious in academics, Cao Zhang was the most interested in other aspects. At this moment, he had already changed his clothes and was leaning against the soft couch on the side to read the book.

"Why are you back so early today?" After changing your clothes, Li Mi walked to Cao Zhang? Sitting next to him? He asked.

Cao Zhang raised his head and said, "Did my father send someone over? Let me go home earlier? Let's have a meal together today."

"What day is this?" Li Mi stood up in a panic, "Why did my father-in-law suddenly remember that he wanted to have a meal together? He even went to call you back?"

Both of these couples are in important positions, and Cao Zhang is better? Li Mi is a busy man. He usually goes out early and comes back late, and is busy with official business. When he heard Cao Zhang say this, he subconsciously thinks that he has forgotten something. If it is his father-in-law's birthday, it will be miserable.

What do parents-in-laws say? But those aunts and aunts are a little owed. Although they are respectful in front of them, they have said bad things about themselves behind their backs.

"It's nothing big, it's just that the second child has returned. I've left the house since the Chinese New Year this year and haven't settled down. After finally coming back, my father asked everyone to gather together." Cao Zhang stood up with a smile: "I didn't expect you to have been to see Your Majesty for so long? I think they've been waiting a little anxiously, let's go!"

"Are you back?" Li Mi glanced at the stack of files he had just stuffed into the drawer? It was on the thick cover of the file that Gao Xiangsheng stuffed to her as he parted, with only two words written: Cao Hung.

Along a distance, you can see the bright lights on the main hall? The servants come in and out? There are constant laughter and joy inside. When you get closer, you can hear Cao Qing telling a joke. I have to say that compared to your husband, this guy is indeed much more tactful. But when he hears the laughter from his parents-in-law from time to time, he knows that this guy is really good at pleaseing people. Unlike his husband Cao Zhang, who is both calm and honest with each other, and he talks with him all. If he doesn't talk about official affairs, there is basically nothing else to say.

The couple walked into the hall side by side. The sound in the room stopped abruptly. Cao Hung, who was wearing a white robe and a neat beard, immediately stood up from Cao Xin and Wang, bowed to them and said, "I have met my elder brother and sister-in-law."

Cao Zhang nodded, and Li Mi looked at him with a smile: "The second brother is back, thank you all the hard work."

"It's okay, it's okay!"

The couple greeted Cao Xin and Wang separately, and Cao Xin waved his hand and said, "The children can't wait, let them eat and rest first. Why did they have been talking for so long when they entered the palace today?"

Li Mi smiled and said, "Today is a joint meeting, there are Wu Jin from the Supervisory Committee and Gao Xiangsheng from the Intelligence Committee."

Hearing this, Cao Xin stopped talking. He had been the prime minister, of course he knew that if these people gathered together alone, it would not be a trivial matter. He has stepped down now. Since his daughter-in-law has not taken the initiative to talk, it is better not to ask questions, so as not to make things difficult for his daughter-in-law.

"So that's it, let's have a meal. I went out for more than half a year before I came back. You and your wife rarely have free time. Today we will be together." Cao Xin stood up, walked to the table and sat down.

Cao Hung's daughter-in-law Xiao Wang quickly came over and helped her mother-in-law Wang to take a seat at the table. Wang comes from Wang Wenshu's family and is Wang Wenshu's sister, while Xiao Wang comes from another Wang family in Chengde and Wang Sili's family.

Li Mi was not polite and sat directly beside Wang, while Cao Zhang sat next to Cao Xin.

Cao Qing held the wine pot and poured wine for everyone himself, "I have to leave again tomorrow morning. I am really worried that if I can't see my elder brother and sister-in-law today, I'm afraid I will have to wait until the New Year before I meet!

"Didn't you just come back from Hunan? Where are you going?" Cao Zhang frowned. "I am very busy. You should spend more time with your father and mother at home. When will you make money? "

"Brother said it very well." Cao Qing smiled and said, "Money is gone at any time. But my elder brother is now in politics, and my elder sister-in-law is even more powerful. I am not talented, so I can only work harder in business. There are a few major things to do this year. After I finish it, I will not go out next year and I will do my filial piety in Chang'an!"

Cao Xin snorted, "You have been a sensible since you were a child, and you have no truth. To say this today, by next year, if you find an excuse, you will be gone again. Are you still afraid of being in Chang'an and being restrained by me and your elder brother."

Cao Hing smiled and said, "Father was joking. This time it was true. Some big layouts were almost done. Next year, next year, you can live in Chang'an for a while. The things below will naturally be done by the shopkeepers. Father, you also know that if I don't go to some things, people will not give face. There are so many businesses that make money, and everyone is competing for it!"

"Stop playing around with my brother and sister-in-law's signs outside!"

"How could I do it nonsense!" Cao Qing shook his head repeatedly: "I never dare to forget my father's teachings, but you know some things. As long as I appear, people will naturally give me thin sides. If I don't go, others will naturally take advantage of the situation."

Li Mi picked a piece of fish, carefully removed the small thorns inside, put them sideways on Wang's small plate, and asked with a smile: "As long as you do business seriously, it's okay to play my signature. As long as you don't violate the law and discipline, it's all your own family, and it's a bit convenient, so it's okay."

"Sister-in-law said it well." Cao Qing said excitedly: "Speaking of this time, I can accomplish things in Hunan and win the biggest bid in one fell swoop, which really took the face of my sister-in-law. Does Sister-in-law know who the official in charge of this bidding is actually Qian Bin."

"Qian Biao's son?" Cao Xin was a little puzzled: "What's wrong with him?"

Li Mi explained with a smile: "My father-in-law, Qian Bin's wife is Zheng Wenjun, and she is a sister who was secretly camped in the past."

"Yes, it is precisely because of this relationship that Qian Bin gave me the largest bid without saying a word. My sister-in-law is the leader of the Jing'an Army. No matter where I go, the generals of the Jing'an Army take great care of me! These people are very powerful in the local area. With their care, I will do everything in my business. This time, many villages have to be demolished along the way. Without their help, how could it be so smooth? Those guys who have obtained other bids are still having a headache about this! But my side has already started construction!"

Cao Xin looked at Li Mi and saw that Li Mi did not say anything, so he turned to Cao Han and said, "The compensation you should give must not be less, otherwise your sister-in-law will be in a dilemma."

"Of course, it's not too small, as long as you don't speak loudly." Cao Hing smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, my second brother toast you a glass of wine. Thank you for your care. This time in Hubei, I also met Chen Changping, the general of the Right Qianniu Guard, who was training, and some of your old subordinates. They also asked me to bring you a lot of gifts, and then I will send them back to you."

When talking about the Right Qianyouwei, Li Mi's heart stinged a little. He raised his wine glass and drank it all in one go.

Seeing this, Cao Xin knew that the Right Qianniu Guard was a thorn in Li Mi's heart. In the battle of Tantan, the Right Qianniu Guard lost more than 10,000 troops. It was because of this that Li Mi left the field corps. However, Cao Qing did not open the pot and immediately glared at him and said, "You said you were leaving again tomorrow, where are you going?"

"Father, I'm going to Haixing." Cao Qing sat down, "Some businesses there need to be dealt with. After dealing with the matters there, I'm going to go out to sea. We have some plantations in Nanyang and we need to inspect them. I have been busy with projects in Hubei for the past six months. The income of these plantations has dropped significantly, so it's not OK to not supervise them."
Chapter completed!