Maybe my mother is the same as me.

I like unknown things.

I don’t like a life where you can see everything at a glance.

Therefore, my mother may already know that she is the princess of Nanzhao.

But she did not return to the palace to enjoy her happiness.

Because she doesn't like to live a life where she knows what the future will be like just by looking at it.

Act chivalrously and righteously.

Enter the Beidou Club.

Going against Beichen...

These things may be more fun for my mother.

Shen Lian rubbed his forehead.

Still have no idea.

He just didn't think about it anymore.

Put away the eight-sided exquisite lock.

The Moye Sword is hung on the waist.

From now on, this sword will always be with him.

Although I don't know what the sword does.

But it is also an excellent weapon for self-defense.

Not to mention, this was left to me by my mother herself.

Maybe this is the weapon my mother uses to do chivalry?

Shen Lian's fingers lightly touched the scabbard.

Then he blew out the candle.

Fall into sleep peacefully.

…………

The next day.

As soon as it got dark, Shen Lian got up.

It has been quite a while since I returned to Chang'an until today.

Although Li Shimin gave him many days off.

But he is the Duke of the Tang Dynasty after all.

Everyone in the entire Dali Temple Yamen is counting on him.

Therefore, after Shen Lian settled all his matters and had no special matters for the time being, he was ready to return to Dali Temple and start working properly.

Since his expedition to Nanzhao last year, Shen Lian has not taken care of the affairs of Dali Temple.

After returning to Chang'an, because of Bai Yanguan's case, he hid in secret again, so naturally he was unable to deal with the affairs of Dali Temple.

After solving Bai Yanguan's case, he knew about Cuihua Mountain.

So he took the leave Li Shimin gave him and rested.

Without alerting anyone, go to Cuihua Mountain secretly.

Until now, my own affairs have been temporarily resolved.

Only then did he really have the time and energy to do the work of Dali Temple well.

Looking back on his vacation life these days, Shen Lian was very lucky that he brought Chu Suiliang to Dali Temple.

If Chu Suiliang is not in charge, he will assume the position of Shaoqing.

He really couldn't feel so at ease.

Chu Suiliang was very capable and good at handling interpersonal relationships. As the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty in history, Shen Lian was very trustworthy towards him.

It was precisely because Chu Suiliang was here that he could do these things without any worries.

However, you can't rely on Chu Suiliang for everything. Chu Suiliang didn't rest for a day after he went to Nanzhao.

Now that Shen Lian has finished resting, he plans to give Chu Suiliang some time off as well.

Let Chu Suiliang rest.

After washing, dress neatly.

Shen Lian hung the sword on his waist and walked out of the house.

Because it was still early, Shen Lian decided to go to Dali Temple after breakfast after smelling the aroma of the food on the roadside.

He randomly found a familiar stall and sat down.

"Boss, a bowl of mutton soup and a piece of naan."

"okay."

The boss greeted Shen Lian warmly.

Soon, the boss brought mutton soup and naan to Shen Lian.

When he saw Shen Lian, he smiled and said, "I haven't seen Mr. Shen for many days."

Shen Lian smiled and said, "Yes, I haven't seen you for a long time. I haven't been here since I left Chang'an last year."

He is quite familiar with the boss and used to have breakfast with him every day.

Seeing that it was still early and there weren't many people around, the boss wiped his hands and sat next to Shen Lian.

He said: "Master Shen, drink more. I've been cooking this mutton soup since midnight. It's absolutely delicious. If you think it's not enough, I'll serve it to you. If you don't feel full, you won't have to pay for it."

Shen Lian laughed and said: "If you do this business, you will lose money."

Xiao, the shopkeeper, said with a smile: "I only do this to Mr. Shen, because I know that Mr. Shen will never take advantage of me."

The craftsmanship of this stall owner is very good.

After a few sips, I drank a bowl of mutton soup.

He waved his hand directly and said: "Have another bowl."

The shopkeeper smiled and served Shen Lian another bowl.

He smiled and said: "I knew that one bowl of Master Shen would definitely not be enough. He had to have two bowls no matter what."

Shen Lian gave a thumbs up and said with a smile: "The main reason is that it tastes so good. I have been to many places, such as the prosperous Yangzhou in the south of the Yangtze River, or the exotic Nanzhao. There is no mutton soup anywhere that can compare with it." It’s because of your craftsmanship.”

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up and he said in surprise: "Really?"

Shen Lian smiled and said, "What did I lie to you for?"

"If it doesn't taste good, I can come here every day."

The boss nodded and smiled honestly.

Shen Lian looked at the boss and said, "How is business lately?"

The boss said: "The business is not bad, and it is not a problem to support the family. Moreover, during this period, there are more foreigners. Seeing that there are more people eating like me, they are willing to come and try new things. Therefore, many foreigners stay here." I’m done eating.”

"Are there many foreigners?"

Shen Lian didn't pay attention to this.

During this time, he has been busy with his mother's affairs and has not paid much attention to the changes in Chang'an City.

He asked: "Do you know why there are so many foreigners suddenly?"

The boss nodded.

"I listened to their chat, and they said they seemed to be attending some Chamber of Commerce of All Nations."

"It seems that because the alliance of various countries has been established, the Ministry of Revenue wants to take this opportunity to open up trade routes in the Tang Dynasty, so it is planning to organize such an event."

"These foreigners who come here are all doing business."

Shen Lian suddenly nodded.

Chamber of Commerce of All Nations.

When he met Li Shimin before, he heard Li Shimin mention it.

But this is a matter for the Ministry of Finance.

It has nothing to do with Dali Temple.

As long as those people don't commit any crimes, they basically have nothing to do with them.

So he didn't pay much attention.
To be continued...