Chapter 52
The bet owed ten thousand gold coins, but the key point was that the three of them remembered something one after another. They remembered what the guards said when they came back to report that Niu Youdao got a box of gold coins from Feng Ruonan's barracks...
The three of them didn't dare to continue to think about it. Could it be that the money for the bride price was borrowed from Feng Ruonan?
All of them stared at Niu Youdao with wide eyes. Niu Youdao was embarrassed by the three people staring at him. He forced a smile and said, "Why do you look at me like this? I work hard on errands, and the good deeds are also enjoyed by the prince. Don't you Will you let me pay you back?"
It wasn't about repaying the money, Shang Chaozong said a little nervously: "Master Dao, why did you borrow this money?"
Niu Youdao spread his hands, "What else can I use? Of course it is to buy a gift for the prince's marriage proposal! Don't worry, the prince, I didn't take a penny of the money, and the guards who bought the bride price have recorded it in detail. I won't take advantage of this small advantage."
"..." The three of them were dumbfounded, and they were really speechless. The purpose of the money was indeed something they didn't want to accept. You actually borrowed Feng Ruonan's money to buy a bride price and went to Feng Ruonan's house to propose marriage to Feng Ruonan? Why is this a bit convoluted! It's too much to do this, no matter how poor we are, we can't afford to lose that person!
The feelings of the three of them are understandable. They were born in the dignified Prince Ning's Mansion, no matter how poor they are, they are still nobles at heart, and no matter how poor they are, they would not do such shameless things.
Shang Chaozong was a little dazzled and felt like he was going to faint. For the sake of the overall situation, Feng Ruonan married and married Feng Ruonan, but if he really wanted to marry Feng Ruonan like this, how could he face Feng Ruonan's love in the future!
Shang Chaozong was really about to cry, and said with a bitter face: "Master Dao, since you want me to marry Feng Ruonan, how can you borrow Feng Ruonan's money to buy a bride price?"
Niu Youdao was startled and said: "I want 10,000 gold coins from you, and you call me poor, but you say you can't get them out. I, a monk who just came down from the mountain, where can I get 10,000 gold coins to pay you in advance?"
Shang Chaozong almost whined: "Then there is no need to borrow her money!"
Niu Youdao stared and said: "My lord, you don't feel pain in your back when you stand and talk. I'm not familiar with the place where I live, so I can only have something to do with Feng Ruonan here. When I arrive in Guangyi County, I won't ask her to borrow someone." Go? Find someone else, who knows who I am! Ten thousand gold coins is not a small amount, other people, can I borrow them if I say I borrow them? Of course, it is not impossible to find other people to get this ten thousand gold coins, ask It’s quick to steal and snatch a rich family, but we came to Guangyi County to do business, not to cause trouble in Guangyi County. Who knows what background those rich people can gain a foothold in troubled times, and who knows what the other party sees. What is the origin of the family nursing home? Is it appropriate to act recklessly? After I inquire about these details, who knows if Feng Lingbo is still in the county? Feng Lingbo is also a busy person with a lot of things to deal with. Honestly wait for me to propose marriage at the prefect's mansion. It's normal for people to come and go. Our current conditions make it difficult to grasp their movements. When I get the money, in case they leave the county and are no longer there, things will still happen. I don't know how long it will be delayed, the sooner our current situation can be resolved, the better, we can't afford it!"
The three of them were speechless when they said this reasoning. It seemed to be the case, but they felt awkward no matter what. How dare they go to see Feng's family tomorrow!
Shang Chaozong said feebly: "Since we have decided to use a hundred thousand crows as a cover, it doesn't really matter whether we give a betrothal gift or not. Feng Lingbo's eyelids are not so shallow that he can value this betrothal gift. There's really no point in borrowing Feng Ruonan's money." He is the one who is most embarrassed to meet Feng's family!
Niu Youdao was surprised and said: "My lord, do you think I am willing to borrow this money to make such a big commotion? My lord, Feng Lingbo is also a prince, can anyone see it if they want to? My lord, what's your situation yourself? Clearly, is Feng Lingbo willing to have anything to do with you? Do you really think that this relative is so easy to talk about, and someone can marry their daughter to you just by talking about it? If you don't make any noise, can Feng Lingbo see me? I just need to declare my family name, and I am afraid that people will drive me out of the city. Is it possible that I just tell someone about the Hundred Thousand Crow Generals? Can you tell me what you want if you don’t know who you want to tell? Well, I just wanted to make a noise, let Feng Lingbo know that there is no way to hide this matter, and completely cut off other people's unreasonable thoughts, otherwise we are all on their territory, in case we are tricked by others I'm quietly controlling it, I'm afraid I can't even find a place to cry. My lord, I'm thinking of you with good intentions, you can't be heartless! You don't really want me to pay back the money, do you?" He made it clear that he wanted to pay back the money. It looks like it has nothing to do with me, kill or bury!
"I..." Shang Chaozong was speechless. He seemed to be making sense in every sentence. Thinking about what he said, everything was really taken care of for him. What else could he say?
Shang Shuqing said softly: "Brother, Master Dao has done his best, let's find a way to pay back the money!"
Lan Ruoting smiled wryly, and Shang Chaozong could only nod helplessly. The key is that everyone here knows that Niu Youdao was sent by him to propose a marriage for him, so he can't help it. It's not justifiable for you to get married and ask others to pay the bride price ah!
"The princess is still wise!" Niu Youdao praised Shang Shuqing with a thumbs up.
Shang Shuqing bowed her body to give the gift, "Master Dao has worked hard and worked hard, thank you."
"It's not hard, it should be, it should be." Niu Youdao waved his hands cheerfully, and changed the topic: "But there is an ugly thing I want to say first."
The three of them stared at him immediately, one after another things that made them overwhelmed, they didn't know what was going to happen to this guy again.
However, she couldn't cover her mouth to prevent her from speaking, so Shang Shuqing could only softly say: "But it's okay to say it!"
Niu Youdao said casually: "It's okay for us to work hard, and we will definitely work hard... There is no need for us to go around the corner, let me just say it, I only do things, and I don't take responsibility!"
This tone made the three of them a little nervous, and each of them asked secretly, what's the matter!
Shang Shuqing tentatively asked: "I don't know... what kind of responsibility is Daoist referring to?"
Niu Youdao raised his chin towards Lan Ruoting, "Mr. Lan, is your teacher Luo Shaofu?"
Lan Ruoting was stunned for a moment, nodded and said: "Shaofu Luo is the name of his mentor." My heart was full of doubts, why did I bring it to my teacher again? What evil do you want to do, don't you even want to let a dead person go?
"So it's true!" Niu Youdao sighed, "I only know from Feng Lingbo's talk, Feng Lingbo seems to admire Ling Shi very much, and asked me about Ling Shi's praise, what is the strategy of this marriage proposal?" It's not your idea, Mr. Lan... I'm young, my shoulders are still soft, and I can't take any responsibility, so I admit that it's Mr. Lan's strategy. People immediately praise famous teachers and make excellent apprentices. , I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer later."
"..." Lan Ruoting was a little dazed, after thinking for a while, he kept asking: "I don't need to bear any responsibility, maybe Feng Lingbo can appreciate it, how can I take credit for your contribution?"
"Forget the credit if it's not. What do I want the credit for? I've always kept a low profile and don't like to show off. I hope you will understand me!" Niu Youdao subconsciously scratched his nose, and said casually: "By the way, this is an excuse." The money to buy the bride price is naturally also the idea of the gentleman, I hope the gentleman will take care of it!"
"Ah!" Lan Ruoting turned pale with shock, and stared at him with wide eyes, a little 'flattered', feeling sad and indignant in his heart, a shameless person like you is too embarrassed to take responsibility for this shameless thing, and actually said that I did it idea?
Brothers and sisters Shang Chaozong and Shang Shuqing were completely speechless. They understood it. No wonder this guy dared to do anything. Anyway, if he did bad things, the responsibility would be borne by others. If he could pick himself clean, he would I dare not do anything, anyway, someone will come out and take the blame!
After this incident, the three of them knew this person, and Lan Ruoting couldn't figure it out, how could a man like Dong Guo Haoran accept such a disciple on his deathbed?
Yuan Gang knew the Daoist very well, so he stood calmly by the side, and didn't seem to be surprised by this at all.
Lan Ruoting didn't know whether to cry or laugh with that expression, and he nodded his head, which is regarded as an agreement. The key point is that you don't want to agree. He has worked so hard to settle such a big matter, and he is unwilling to help him take some responsibility I can't justify it.
However, Lan Ruoting was a little worried about seeing Feng's family tomorrow, and didn't know how to be greeted by them.
With no debts and a light weight, Niu Youdao smiled obviously, and discussed with a few others how to proceed when he formally meets with the Feng family tomorrow.
The specific matters of discussing marriage with Feng's family were naturally handed over to Lan Ruoting. It was not appropriate for Shang Chaozong to discuss this kind of matter in person, nor for his unmarried younger sister to discuss it. Only Lan Ruoting was the most appropriate. It’s not impossible for Niu Youdao to talk about it. The key point is that Niu Youdao doesn’t bother to worry about red tape. For him, the bridge has been built for you, and the road has been paved for you. There is no way to save him, and sooner or later he will be exhausted to death with a group of pigs, so he might as well leave as soon as possible.
So he turned his head to find a place to rest, and let the rest of them take their time.
"Master Dao, I'll see you off!" Shang Shuqing followed and came to see you off in person.
Niu Youdao took it for granted and didn't refuse, but having said that, he gradually liked this sensible and ugly woman, and casually made a joke, "Wearing a gauze hat at night, can you see clearly? Don't trip. "
Shang Shuqing said gently, "I'm used to it."
Although these words were frank, there seemed to be a trace of sourness hidden in the depths, which made Niu Youdao embarrassed to continue joking about her, and changed the subject by the way, "I saw before, how did you bring all the monks from Nanshan Temple with you?" coming?"
Shang Shuqing accompanied him carefully, and replied softly: "Before the Taoist left Nanshan Temple, he had explained that he wanted to keep the bear demon. When he left, he would naturally take it with him to explain to the Taoist master. However, the bear demon is dead or alive. He refused to leave alone, saying that once he left, it would be difficult to survive in this world with the strength of the monks of Nanshan Temple. If the last cohesion of Nanshan Temple was lost, he would be sorry for the entrustment of the old abbot before his death. In short, he just refused Willing to leave alone, even with a knife on his neck, he would rather die than leave those monks behind, we have no choice but to take them all with us and see how you deal with it, Master Dao."
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