Chapter 870 Old Friend

When Mr. Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu arrived on the first floor, the lobby was buzzing with people. The guests were changing glasses, and the person who had just discussed business with them was gone. This showed that the Lu family acted cautiously.

The two of them hurriedly left and went back to prepare the money.

Outside the restaurant, Huzi stretched his neck to see the person walking away, then turned back to the building and went to a private room on the second floor.

"Master, they are gone."

"Yes." Pang Xiao grabbed a handful of peanuts and chewed them one by one. "Their statement was almost the same as my nonsense, so I tried to explain it away by what Young Master Lu said that day. Finally, I settled on five million. Two pieces of silver, I asked them to send it to Guangqing Grain Store to shopkeeper Zhao Da."

Qin Yining was drinking tea with a tea bowl in his hand. He paused slightly when he heard the words, "Guangqing County?"

"Yes, first of all, didn't the Qingtian League tell you that they opened a grain bank in Guangqing County? The grain bank is newly opened, and its foundation is still shallow. After thinking about it, if I choose a location to take over this money, I can only sacrifice one location. , I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble them to re-select a new location this time.”

If the Qiu family sends the money, they will inevitably find out that the imperial envoy is wrong, and they will probably look for him.

Qin Yining thought for a while and said: "In that case, I will explain to them, but I don't have Jingzhe with me. In this case, I will write a letter and you can send it to a trustworthy person."

Pang Xiao nodded, "You can handle the money."

Qin Yining was stunned for a moment, and then he understood that Pang Xiao was afraid that she would let the allies prepare to close down the food store that had finally been opened with great difficulty. It was too overbearing and might not be able to convince the public, so he allowed her to do whatever she wanted. volume to compensate for the loss of grain rows.

"They should be compensated. But there is no need to come out from here. This money is huge. You can survive and use it as military pay. Feed the soldiers and horses, and people eat the chews of horses. Why don't you use money for big things and small things? If you can find big money Yan’s treasure…”

Although Qin Yining had ideas about the treasure in the past, he was not obsessed with it. He just felt that the treasure could not get into Li Qitian's hands. But after experiencing so much and seeing Li Qitian's attitude towards them, Qin Yining no longer had any hope of living an ordinary life. Of course, the treasure is safest in his own hands.

Pang Xiao was silent for a moment. Thinking of the brothers who had become sworn brothers with the same ambitions, and now found themselves in such a situation, I felt a sadness that ordinary people could not understand. But in the blink of an eye, the negative emotions were suppressed by him. When facing Qin Yining, only Zhanyan remained.

"Okay, our affairs are going smoothly. We will wait for the news next."

Qin Yining nodded with a smile, ordered someone to get paper and pen, and wrote a secret letter. He also used the origami method and seal unique to the Qingtian Alliance's correspondence, and finally handed it to Pang Xiao.

Pang Xiao immediately asked Huzi to arrange the right person to deliver the letter.

"We've been out for so long, it's time for us to go back."

Pang Xiao put his arm around Qin Yining's shoulders, hugged her out and got into the carriage, returning to the Lu's guest house.

Just after sitting down for a while, Lu Xi came.

"Master Wan is back. I just came here as a kid, but you were not here."

"Oh, it's my beauty's birthday today, and I've spent a lot of money to organize a flowing banquet at Dingsheng Restaurant. Hey, why didn't I see you go to the banquet?"

Would he care about a meal?

The corner of Lu Xi's mouth twitched and he said: "Thank you very much, Master Wan, for your kindness. I still have to serve my eldest young master, so I really can't leave." Thinking of the eldest young master's thoughts towards this Lady Ning, he added, " I sincerely wish Madam Ning happiness, longevity and good health.

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"Thank you." Qin Yining smiled, with red lips, white teeth, and bright eyes.

Lu Xi couldn't help but secretly think that if the young master saw him like this, his thoughts that had just calmed down might be ignited again.

"Master Wan, my young master will be entertaining guests in the front hall later, and I have pre-invited you two to go with him."

Come again?

Pang Xiao and Qin Yining have been observing a lot of the Lu family's business these days. Sometimes Master Lu treats them as his accompanying friends, and sometimes he just lets them sit behind a screen to listen.

Anyway, no matter whether they are allowed to show up or not, there is only one purpose, and that is to show how big the Lu family's business is, and they are really dispensable to the Guangtong account.

I thought that showing off for so many days was enough, but I didn't expect to continue?

Seeing the expression of "Master Wan", Lu Xi felt helpless.

According to him, everything is best done as soon as possible. The young master originally thought so too. It's just Mrs. Ning's birthday, but Master Wan is so arrogant just because he has packed a flowing mat, which makes people feel that all the hard work these days has been in vain.

The eldest young master just wanted to show Madam Ning his strength and let this idiot Young Master Wan see the gap between them. However, with such a stabbing, not only did the idiot not notice it, but Madam Ning remained indifferent. It was not as expected at all. Take the initiative to throw yourself into your arms.

The more she behaves like this, the more seriously the eldest young master cares about her.

Lu Xi smiled and said: "Master Wan, Madam Ning, please."

Qin Yining pretended to be displeased and said: "I have been busy for a long time today. I am very tired now and really don't want to go. Besides, when it comes to business matters, I, a woman, don't know much about it..."

"The eldest young master said that it is you two who are invited." Lu Xi said hurriedly.

Just kidding, the young master just hasn’t seen anyone for a few days, so he thinks about it again. Even if Master Wan doesn't go, Madam Ning has to go.

Pang Xiao sneered. He was well aware of Lu Zheng's little thoughts, but now that the plan was at a critical juncture and Lu Zheng couldn't do anything, he could endure it. Otherwise, he would have caught the eyeballs of that ignorant thing. Digged out!

"Let's go."

Pang Xiao hugged Qin Yining and said, "My beauty is tired. You can just sit there for a while and rest. Young Master Lu has good intentions. We can't go against his kindness."

Qin Yining pouted and said softly: "Okay. Just listen to me."

Pang Xiao's muscles and bones were softened by her tender voice, and his arms around her tightened a little.

All the way to the front hall, Pang Xiao went straight in as he was familiar with the way. He cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Young Master Lu is really hospitable."

Lu Zheng was sitting at the front seat sipping tea. He felt upset when he heard Pang Xiao's voice. The tea that was originally full of fragrance was gone, leaving only a bitter taste.

"Young Master Wan is a distinguished guest in a humble residence, and I will fulfill my duties as a landlord." Standing up, Lu Zheng looked at Qin Yining and said with a smile, "I heard that today is Madam Ning's birthday? I have prepared a small gift, and I hope Madam Ning can accept it. .”

As he spoke, a maid brought up the exquisite brocade box, which was exactly the set of jade heads and masks that Qin Yining had rejected.

Lu Zheng only stared at the person in front of him. He had given her a gift before, but she said that he would not be rewarded for his merits. He thought about it later and realized that there was no reason for her to just take his things. Today just has a reason. How can a beauty not love jewelry?

Pang Xiao had a smile on his face, but his eyes seemed frosty.

Qin Yining saw that Pang Xiao seemed to be angry, so he quickly said, "Thank you, Master Lu. But I don't lack these things. Master Wan gave me many gifts. Besides, I only want to wear the jewelry given by my own man."

Pang Xiao lowered his eyes and slowly relaxed his fisted hands.

Lu Zheng was extremely angry.

This was the first time that he was so bluntly rejected by a woman in public. If he didn't still have some sense and knew that continuing to entangle would only make things worse, he would have wanted to ask her directly how he was worse than that idiot.

Lu Zheng waved his hand, and the maid carefully held the brocade box, lowered her head and ran away.

"That being said, it seems that Mr. Lu didn't think it through well." Lu Zheng stiffly changed the subject and said, "Today we have to discuss a business, and I thought it would be boring for you to be idle, so why not come and listen. You will be there later. Let’s have tea behind the screen.”

Pang Xiao saw that Lu Zheng's face was turning green and he was in a good mood. He laughed loudly and said, "Okay, let's measure out two more plates of snacks." After saying this, he grabbed Qin Yining's hand and walked to the side room.

Is this based on someone he is currently in charge of?

Lu Zheng had a sullen face. Seeing that the appointed time had arrived, he really couldn't argue with that idiot at this time, so he could only hold back his breath and wave to Lu Xi.

Lu Xi immediately went to order the small kitchen to serve snacks.

Before the tea was served, Lu Zheng had been sitting in the main hall and refused to say another word to Pang Xiao, which showed that he was very angry.

Not long after, the maid brought tea.

Lu Xi said at the same time: "Young Master, the guests have arrived."

Lu Zheng said "Yeah."

Lu Xi went out and invited the people in.

Qin Yining and Pang Xiao were sitting behind a wooden screen. The screen was carved with a plum tree with strong branches, but there was no hollow at all. They couldn't see the outside at all, so they could only listen quietly.

I only heard people outside chatting with Lu Zheng, and their words were quite polite.

Lu Zheng, on the other hand, was always cold and got to the point directly, asking the other party what kind of official they wanted to buy.

The person's voice was hoarse, as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper.

"The one I want to buy is the magistrate of Huichuan County, north of the capital."

Lu Zheng raised his eyebrows: "Magistrate of Huichuan County? Do you know where Huichuan is?"

"Of course I know." The visitor smiled, with a breathy sound in his throat.

Lu Zheng nodded, "Since you have chosen the location, I won't say much. This is the amount. When I see the money, I will help you with the work. Just wait for the news."

The visitor should come down happily.

Now that the deal was done, the man started chatting with Lu Zheng again, praising the Lu family, flattering Lu Zheng, and even praising Lu Zheng to the heavens and the earth.

On this side of the screen, Qin Yining fell into silence.

Seeing that Qin Yining's expression was not right, Pang Xiao worriedly held her hand across the table. He even began to wonder if there was something unclean in the tea that Lu Zheng brought.

Qin Yining came back to his senses and smiled at Pang Xiao to indicate that he was fine.

The people who bought jobs from outside have already left.

Qin Yining and others walked away and said to Pang Xiao, "Master, I am very tired. Why don't we go back and rest?"

Pang Xiao knew that something was wrong with her, so he immediately nodded and said: "My dear, your face is pale, it's the young master's fault. Come on, let's go back."

Pang Xiao put his arm around Qin Yining's shoulders, walked to the front and spoke to Lu Zheng, and then led the people away in a big way, making Lu Zheng grit his teeth.

Back in the guest house, Qin Yining immediately asked Pang Xiao in a low voice: "Look carefully, is it convenient for us to talk now?"

Pang Xiao nodded: "Don't worry, what's wrong?"

Qin Yining frowned and said in a low voice: "I recognize the voice of the man who bought an official position just now."

"Is that someone you recognize?"

Qin Yining nodded: "Do you still remember that Mrs. Liao and two allies were arrested by Siqin along with me, and Siqin abandoned the three of them in the desert because they refused to tell the whereabouts of the treasure? "