Accumulates and discovers fangs
Qi Yan smiled a bit profoundly: "If the Minister of Industry agrees to recommend on his behalf, Xing Zhongshu will definitely accept it. You don't want to send the bank note directly. Find a single bamboo slip and wrap the bank note in it. Master Xing likes reading so much. , will definitely watch it.”
"Is ten thousand taels too much? What if the family returns?"
"The official does not call the gift-giver. Given the current situation in Gongyang Mansion, these banknotes show sincerity. In my opinion, this will happen."
"When will the money be returned to you?"
"I no longer have the possibility of becoming an official now. I can make up for a little regret to watch my only friend's grand plans. I just hope that when Shiraishi succeeds, don't forget me as a minister."
"How come, Tie Zhu is my lifelong confidant of Gongyanghuai!"
"His Royal Highness Zhen Zhen doesn't like Wen Mo. I often don't know what to say when I'm alone with her. I'll be satisfied when Baishi finds time to gather with me in the future."
…
Gongyanghuai left with the banknote in his hand, and sat alone for a while to avoid Qi Yan's suspicion.
An hour later, Qi Yan settled the wine bill and hired a carriage to go straight to Xie An's mansion.
Xie An was surprised and delighted, and greeted Qi Yan to the study.
He thought that Qi Yan had figured it out, and news from Luobei kept coming. His Royal Highness the Third Prince was extremely anxious, and Qi Yan's attitude had long since loosened.
I just take this opportunity to give His Highness a step to reconcile and join us in this grand event.
As soon as the door was closed, Qi Yan didn't even bother to be polite, and went straight in: "Brother Yuanshan, can you have a banknote of 12,000 liangtongbao bank?"
Xie An was taken aback by the question, and subconsciously replied: "Of course there is..."
"Can I lend it to my brother for a while?"
"What happened to Brother Xian? Why do you need so much money?"
Qi Yan sighed softly and replied, "I went to a casino a few days ago, and when I lost all my cash, I gave the princess to Gorgonian to suppress it. I just learned today that it is a treasure bestowed by the royal family. Counting it, if you lose it, you will lose your head, and that bottle of gorgonian coral is worth 12,000 taels."
Xie An was shocked: "Xiandi is confused! You wait for me to get it for you!"
After speaking, he pushed the door out of the study, and came back a moment later with a stack of Tongbao Bank's banknotes, handed it to Qi Yan and complained, "Why do you have to use Tongbao Bank's banknotes, where is Tongyuan Bank under the Xie Family? Worse?"
Qi Yan sneered in her heart: If you open Tongbao Bank, what I want is Tongyuan Bank's banknotes...
"Would you like me to send a few people to accompany you? That Gorgonian coral is very precious, so don't bump into it. Who is the other party? Could it be that my virtuous brother has been beaten, do you want me to vent your anger?"
Qi Yan shook her head: "It's better to keep quiet about this matter. Besides, my relationship with Brother Yuanshan cannot be exposed. Don't worry, I can handle it."
"Alright then, let's go."
"Farewell."
Although 12,000 taels can make Xie An feel a little distressed, he is happy to spend it on Qi Yan.
More importantly, he got a very important news: Qi Yan went to the casino!
This shows that Qi Yan's heart is very distressed during this period of time, doesn't this prove his loyalty to His Royal Highness the Third Prince
Only the truly loyal can be so lost when his loyalty is called into question.
Thinking of this, Xie An not only felt that the 12,000 taels of silver was worth it, but he was even a little overjoyed.
With this level of relationship, he and Qi Yan are even closer. Although the master relies on himself, Xie's background is a businessman after all, and he can't stand on the stage.
In the future, when the master ascends to the Great Treasure and Qi Yan ascends to the court, he and he will be both prosperous and damaged; the foundation will be more stable.
Xie An went out of the house non-stop, reporting that Nangong looked over.
…
Qi Yan returned to the Concubine's Mansion with a silver note, and ordered Xia He to enter the palace to pass Ding You into the mansion.
The two had just had a disagreement a few days ago, and Ding You didn't even dare to ask for the Ping An Meridian in the past few days. When he heard the news, he thought Qi Yan was sick again, so he carried the medicine box on his back and left.
Unexpectedly, Qi Yan handed a brocade box to Ding You: "Free up the contents of the medicine box first, and take this box out. After a few hours, find two safe and healthy faces and deliver this to me. Private house, I want those two people to disappear in the capital after finishing this matter."
"What is this?" Ding You opened it and saw a bottle of pink coral inside.
"A tribute from His Highness Zhen Zhen."
Ding You was full of questions but did not dare to ask, but Qi Yan took the initiative to tell everything that happened today.
At the end, he said, "With Nangongwang's personality, I will definitely check it out. It's best to find someone at the casino to help me arrange..."
Ding You asked: "You want to support Gongyanghuai... to be your eyeliner in the court?"
"If it can be natural, it's best, but my real purpose is to bring down Xing Jingfu, by the way, suppress the Taiwei's mansion, and then give Nangong a step down."
Ding You stared at Qi Yan in a daze: "The more I listen, the more confused I get, just relying on such a bottle of gorgonian?"
Qi Yan chuckled: "It doesn't matter if you don't understand, it's okay if someone understands. Help me tell Master that Jiya is the daughter of the enemy and I won't cooperate with her. I can do well without her."
…
Three days later in a suburban garden
The handwriting of Ding You, the military general, was presented to the masked man: "Master, there is a letter from the capital."
Tear open the wax-sealed envelope and read the letter several times.
Suddenly he laughed, the hoarse laughter like an old bellows was creepy.
Wu Da knelt in front of the masked man, with no strange expression on his face: "Why is the master so happy?"
The masked man was in a good mood and handed the letter to Wuhan University: "It seems that Ben Gong was really anxious before..."
In the letter, Ding You wrote about the "12,000 taels of silver notes" and what Qi Yan said to him.
"The villain thinks the same as Ding You, how can a mere bottle of gorgonian have such a big effect?"
The masked man took a sip from the teacup and explained, "Gorgeous coral is just an introduction. Qi Yan's tossing so much is to make Xie An and the master behind him believe in the use of the silver note. The courtiers, not the direct relatives, came to count the treasury at the end of each year. She used Xie An's money to fill the gap in attracting Gongyanghuai, and then seized the handle of Zhongshuling's acceptance of bribes. It is not a big deal for officials to take bribes because of their personality. If it involves collusion between officials and businessmen, they will not sit idly by. On the other hand, Xing Jingfu is the mortal enemy of the Taiwei Party. This palace expected it to be good, Xing Jingfu will definitely recommend Gongyanghuai as the servant of the Ministry of Industry after receiving the money. Having Zhongshuling come forward to be this villain not only suppresses the Taiwei's mansion, but can also sit and watch Zhongshuling and the Taiwei's party fight. , Nangong old thief is happy to see it. His throne is not right, although Xing Jingfu has been promoted by one hand, he will never let him become the second Lu Quan. As for Xie An... His wealth is afraid that Nangong old man has long been aroused. The thief's attention is that Nangong Wang has been providing information to Xie An, allowing him to avoid many risks. The merchants colluded with the court's high-ranking officials, and Yilu could seize the property. Nangong lost his financial resources and could only turn to Qi Yan's. Ingenuity. When the time is right, Qi Yan only needs to 'disappear' a bottle of gorgonian from the treasury, and he can bring it all out."
The masked man showed a smile again: "You can't make a tool without a jade. Beating her like this is really brilliant."
General Wu read the letter again, and after reminiscing the words of the masked man several times, he realized Qi Yan's intention, and he was shocked.
Back then, the little girl who was so provoked by herself that she fainted and fell off her horse was only ten years old...
The masked man asked again, "Have you found Qiyan Agula?"
"The people of the pseudo-court have been tracking down Luobei, and our people can only do it in secret. There is a demonic style at night in the Huangsha Wanli in the northern desert. We have already lost a lot of people, and according to our subordinates, that person is probably dead. …”
"Continue to investigate, if you live to see people die or see corpses, you must find them first."
"Yes."
"Youzhou... how is it?"
"The new stake has been sent. It is reported that the old thief's second son is near Youzhou. They dare not act rashly. They can recover as soon as the thief leaves."
"Well, let's go down."
"Yes."
…
Today is the day Qi Yan and Gongyanghuai agreed. After breakfast, Qi Yan put the silver note in her arms and prepared to leave the house.
But she saw Xia He running towards her in a panic.
Xia He stopped in front of Qi Yan, looked left and right, and shouted nervously, "Master Consort!"
"What happened?"
"Master Consort, can you make your body shorter?"
Qi Yan lowered her body, Xia He stood on tiptoe beside Qi Yan's ear, and said with a trembling voice, "Master Consort, something is bad... Your Highness, your Highness is here!"
Qi Yan raised her eyebrows and said softly, "Which Your Highness?"
"It's Your Highness Zhen Zhen."
"Where is Your Highness? Why haven't you heard the news?"
Xia He pulled Qi Yan's sleeves, her little face flushed red, and she was about to cry: "Mr. Consort, please be quiet, His Highness came alone in men's clothing. He claims to be your old friend and is at the back door. Wait!"
Qi Yan sucked in a breath of cold air: "This matter should not be made public."
"The servant knows, but..."
"You don't have to worry too much. His Highness used to go out of the house in disguise. Even if His Majesty knew about it, he wouldn't blame you."
"Thank you, Concubine."
Qi Yan's heart sank, not because she was afraid that Nangong Jingnu would come, but it was really unfortunate today.
Nangong Jingnu was wearing a white long gown with a red blouse over it. She was playing with a white paper fan in her hand and a black gauze hat on her head. A white jade was inlaid in the middle, and there were all kinds of broken hair. Tucked in the brim of the hat.
Just leaning against the tree boredly, shaking the fan, Qi Yan walked over quickly: "Dang... why are you here?"
Nangong Jingnu smiled and rolled her eyes, put away the folding fan with a snap, and took Qi Yan's arm: "Big brother~ I miss you, I came to see you specially."
The eldest brother's cry was smooth, and Qi Yan looked at Nangong Jingnu helplessly: "Sneak out?"
Nangong Jingnu smiled sweetly, and without answering, asked, "Brother is dressed so neatly, are you going out?"