Qin Yining and Pang Xiao could not have imagined that Ping Nanjun would have such an inside story. They all have people under them, and they have all carefully investigated the situation of the Pingnan Army, but if it hadn't been mentioned by the Zheng family, they wouldn't have known it at all!
No wonder that Lu Zhang became "sick" so easily, and he also let Pang Xiao gain control of the Pingnan Army so easily, so they were waiting here!
Whether it is Deng Minchang or Lu Zhang, if they continue to be the leaders of the Pingnan Army, wouldn't they help them find ways to raise food and wages? That's not to mention, the IOUs written by Lu Zhang will all be returned to Pang Xiao at that time. No matter how big the hole is, Pang Xiao, a tall man, can bear it. Those of them who have made enough profit from the middle can always do it at any time. Shrink your neck and watch the show.
Pang Xiao has always been a resourceful person. He has always been the only one to plot against others, but now he is plotted by others, and I really have a feeling of crying and laughing in my heart.
"This is really pressing the gourd and the scoop." Qin Yining shook his head and smiled bitterly, "What are these people thinking about? They have the time to figure out their colleagues, but they don't have the time to do something real for the people. If you spend half of your calculating minds on serious things, there will not be so many hungry people outside."
Zheng patted Qin Yining on the shoulder soothingly, and said with a smile, "Isn't this normal? They are only motivated by interests. If there is no profit, who will act? As for doing things for the people, they are the only ones won't care."
What Zheng said was the truth. But hearing this kind of truth in the ears really makes people feel powerless.
The three of them couldn't help falling into silence. After a long time, Pang Xiao said, "I see, grandmother. It's just that I've mixed it in now."
Zheng sighed: "It's all my fault that I was locked up and delayed so many things."
"How can I blame you? You are also involved for me and Sister Yi. Don't worry, I will find a way to deal with these things. I am not the kind of soft persimmon who can be pinched and rounded. They If they want to make things difficult for me with such a trivial matter, then they have the wrong idea."
Qin Yining sorted out his mood, nodded with a smile, and said, "That's the truth. Anyway, it's not the first time we've encountered this kind of situation. Soldiers will block the water and cover up, so I'm afraid of something. It is the biggest advantage to be able to use it at a critical moment. The rest can be solved with ideas."
Seeing that both Pang Xiao and Qin Yining were very cheerful, and there was no haze at all, Mrs. Zheng couldn't help but sigh: Young is good. Thinking back then, when she was still young, all the big and small affairs in the government's mansion were handed over to her. How do you feel, it seems that there are more things, and she will not worry too much here, but it is a comprehensive consideration, and the same thing is solved.
It seems that she is really getting old to do this. Why is she starting to worry when something happens now
Especially this time, she originally took the initiative to come out to help Qin Yining. Who would have guessed that, instead of helping Qin Yining, she folded herself in and almost lost her life. In the end, Qin Yining would have to spend all her time. to rescue her.
If you can't help, it's just messing up.
It seems that this era already belongs to the younger generation.
Zheng's heart was full of emotion, and he had already decided to withdraw.
"I'm getting old, and my mind is not as clear as before. This time out of the mountain is also a big blow. Sister Yi, I plan to spend my life at home with peace of mind in the future."
Qin Yining was stunned for a moment, worried that her grandmother said this because she felt frustrated because she didn't get things done, so she wanted to persuade her.
Zheng Shi saw her thoughts, smiled and waved his hand: "You don't need to say more. I know what you mean. But I'm really tired too."
Zheng's eyes fell on Pang Xiao's handsome face, and he smiled and said: "Besides, you have such a support now, so I can rest assured. At first, I was worried that you would be wronged because of the grievances of the previous generation, Now it seems that I am worrying too much. Since you all have your own life, you also have your own support and company, no matter how difficult the future is, there are people who will support each other and accompany you along the way. This old woman like me can also let go of the burden. , I can take care of my life with peace of mind."
Zheng's eyes looked at Pang Xiao, but he was speaking to Qin Yining, and also to Sun's who was far away.
When Qin Yining heard her grandmother's sighs, she felt a little sadness like a hero in his twilight years.
Zheng Shi was thinking about it and didn't care much, saying: "I don't have a subordinate like the Qingtian Alliance in my hands now, but I also manage some contacts and forces. Just like the Qingtian Alliance back then, they have some of each other. Interests, I will give people to you later, you can use them for you, but also be careful not to get hurt."
"Grandma, I..."
"Don't refuse." Zheng Shi smiled and patted Qin Yining's shoulder, and said, "There is no harm in having more people. I know that with your ability, you can control these people. You just send them on weekdays, and when they meet When you have a problem, you help to solve it, come and go, and after a long time, you will become the same as those under you."
Seeing Zheng's insistence, Qin Yining sighed softly and nodded.
I owe too much love, and I can only repay it slowly in the future.
After all, Mrs. Zheng was old and suffered in prison. She couldn't take it anymore. After she had said everything she had to say, she felt a little down.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao withdrew, regardless of whether it was New Year's Eve or not, they just didn't bother Zheng Shi and let her have a good rest.
When Pang Xiao and Qin Yining returned to the bedroom, the wet nurses were walking in the house holding their two brothers.
When Pang Xiao saw his son, his eyes lit up, and he leaned over with a smile and hugged Brother Zhao, who was wearing a tiger-headed hat.
"Oh, let me see if our brother Zhao is heavy? Brother Zhao, do you still know Dad?"
Brother Zhao stared at Pang Xiao with big eyes like black grapes, and then he stretched out a small hand to Qin Yining beside him, waving his arms and twisting his body, obviously not wanting to stay in Pang Xiao's arms, insisting Find Qin Yining.
Pang Xiao was sad and helpless, and was forced to go out. Does his own son know him
"Brother Zhao, Daddy is here." Pang Xiao kissed Brother Zhao, and his chin was stabbed with a stubble, and Brother Zhao burst into tears with a wow.
The nurse was very frightened, for fear that the prince would blame him, and wanted to pick up the child, but was afraid to pick it up, but when Brother Han heard the cry, he grinned and burst into tears, and the nurse was in a hurry.
Qin Yining hurriedly took Brother Zhao over, humming a familiar tune, but Brother Zhao stopped crying while breathing. Nestled on Qin Yining's shoulder, with two blisters of tears and snot hanging, he held Qin Yining's hair aggrieved.
Pang Xiao sighed helplessly, and said aggrievedly: "Does my son not know me anymore?"
Qin Yining was amused by his tone, "How old are you, do you still care about these things? The children are still young, you are sloppy, you haven't been at home for so long, and there are children who recognize their birth. You can spend more time with your children in the future, they will Naturally, I am close to you."
"That's what I said, but I'm still unhappy." If it weren't for so many bad things in the imperial court, he would be in a bind, and he wouldn't be so troubled that his son wouldn't know him.
Pang Xiao wasn't really angry, Qin Yining naturally knew it, but the nurses didn't, and she was so scared that she turned pale and didn't dare to move.
Seeing that they were doing this, Qin Yining asked them to continue to bring their two children, and dragged Pang Xiao to the bedroom to change and wash.
The maid had already prepared hot water in the back room for Pang Xiao to bathe. Qin Yining took off his outer robe, only wearing a middle shirt, rolled up his sleeves to reveal his fair elbows, and stood outside the big foggy wooden barrel to help Pang Xiao wash his hair and wipe his back.
The sound of water was sultry, and Qin Yining's voice seemed softer in the misty bathroom.
Pang Xiao was a little suffocated, his tired nerves suddenly relaxed, and he was also a little drowsy.
Knowing that he was tired, Qin Yining gradually stopped talking, and gently scrubbed Pang Xiao with gentle movements on his hands, ignoring that he was sweating all over. After washing all the places that could be washed, seeing Pang Xiao asleep, he was reluctant to wake him up, so he stayed by the side and heated water in the wooden bucket from time to time.
In fact, Pang Xiao hadn't slept for long when the sound of firecrackers could be heard outside.
On New Year's Eve, many people have already had dinner and started firing guns to celebrate.
Pang Xiao was awakened by the sound of firecrackers. Seeing Qin Yining still sitting beside him, using a wooden spoon to help him add hot water, for fear that he was frozen, his heart became soft.
"Sister Yi."
"Wake up? They have the meal ready. Let's go get the meal. Go back to bed and get a good night's sleep."
"Okay." Pang Xiao nodded with a smile, and stood up carefree.
Qin Yining's face flushed, and she quickly got up and went out.
Pang Xiao couldn't help laughing. After scrubbing neatly, he put on clean clothes and went out to have a reunion dinner with Qin Yining with his half-dry hair on.
Qin Yining didn't ask when Pang Xiao was going back to the military camp. After asking these questions, Pang Xiao still had to leave when it was time to leave, which only made him sad. As long as they know that he will not leave today, it is enough for their family to reunite well.
Some happy and some sad.
Just as Qin Yining and Pang Xiao were with Zheng's family for the New Year, Yuchiyan and Gu Shixiong were trying their best to get in touch with the Sitong number.
In the past, they didn't have to work hard, and the people from the four-way number would take the initiative to come to the door. Now they want to see each other, only to find that the other party is very mysterious, and it is difficult for them to find.
Gu Shixiong's heart was anxious, and after only two days, a string of blisters appeared on the corner of his mouth.
It was finally on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year that he contacted Mr. Liu, the accountant who had been in contact with them all the time.
Gu Shixiong hurriedly told Yuchiyan to prepare a table of wine and food. Immediately that afternoon, Mr. Liu was invited to have a light meal in the old palace where Yuchiyan lived.
Mr. Liu looked in his early forties, with decent features and elegant temperament. He didn't look like a long house, but a teacher.
Entering the old capital palace, Mr. Liu did not have any curiosity at first, but smiled elegantly and politely, and greeted Gu Shixiong and Yuchi Yan.