Qiu Feishan also understood the meaning of his words and said with a smile: "With the prince so dedicated to the people, we can rest assured. Come to see the prince today, because everyone will be seeking a living in the same realm in the future. They got to know each other for a while. Secondly, there is also something to ask the prince for help."
Saying that, Qiu Feishan stretched out her hand.
When the maid saw it, she reluctantly took out a wooden box from her arms and handed it to Qiu Feishan.
Qiu Feishan stood up, put the wooden box on the table in front of Pang Xiao, and saluted: "My lord, today the little girl wants to ask the lord to help us with the Sitong number when we are suppressing bandits. Because Bandits are rampant, and the Sitong has been robbed of goods out of the city for a long time, causing great economic losses. Our Sitong is almost unable to operate.
"I know that my request is a bit difficult for a strong man, but Nianzai Sitonghao has always been a businessman who is enthusiastic about serving the country. He has also made a certain contribution to the Pingnan Army. I would like to ask the prince to help me."
Pang Xiao raised his eyebrows and looked at the wooden box on the table.
Qiu Feishan opened the wooden box, and there was a stack of silver bills, with a denomination of one thousand taels of silver on the surface.
"These are all cash bills that can be redeemed at sight. There are a total of 100 pieces in them. Although the Pingnan Army under the prince's rule never took a single needle from the common people, suppressing bandits is a major event. Brothers cannot be left empty stomach to maintain the safety of the people.
"These little things are just to let the brothers eat some thin porridge, please accept it with a smile. Oh, by the way, the previous IOU between Sitonghao and your army has also been written off. Donating some military salaries to the big guys should also be divided."
Qiu Feishan is still elegant and gentle, her words are polite, and her posture is low, but looking at her expression, she does not show any bowing, as if nobility is something engraved in bone and blood. It makes people feel that the attitude of asking for help is not disgusting, but rather appreciates it.
Pang Xiao closed the wooden box with a snap, pretending to ponder: "This, by the way, it is not difficult to protect the freight team of the four-way number... Well, this king will agree to your request, I can't think of the four-way number. Such a loyal businessman for the country, this king will report this to the Holy One and give a reward to the Sitong number."
Qiu Feishan laughed and saluted, "Thank you, Lord!"
"The shopkeeper Qiu Da doesn't have to be so polite, the army and the people are supposed to be one family." Pang Xiao smiled heartily in an official tone.
The two sat down again and chatted.
Qiu Feishan complimented Pang Xiao for his outstanding military exploits. Pang Xiao humbled himself that it was the duty of a soldier.
Pang Xiao praised Sitong for its extensive business, and Qiu Feishan humbly said that it was the shade of her ancestors.
Qiu Feishan also praised Pang Xiao for his righteous deeds during the disaster relief, and Pang Xiao said righteously and sternly that it was to serve the people.
Pang Xiao also praised Qiu Feishan for taking care of the Sitong number in an orderly manner at a young age, but Qiu Feishan, on the other hand, couldn't say that the prince took care of the entire army.
The people who followed on both sides were amazed.
They could not have imagined that there are so many words to compliment people in the world, and they could not have imagined that the other person's face is so thick, the handshake and the words of compliment and compliment after that actually come out of their mouths, without any stagnation, and they are all praised very well, which makes people feel The whole body is comfortable.
Huzi: What a shameless woman, can't compare with our princess, so smooth!
Handmaiden: What a shameless rascal indeed! It's just a slapstick in the market, but he can still be a prince, is God blind
What Mu Jinghu was thinking about was how he would describe the big shopkeeper of Sitong to Qin Yining after he went back. His ability to express is a little weaker...
The conversation ended in a happy atmosphere. When Qiu Feishan got up to leave, in Pang Xiao's words, she had been upgraded to a righteous businessman for the country and the people.
When Qiu Feishan left the barracks, the bright moon was already hanging high.
It was still cold in the early spring night, and the cold moonlight cast a soft glow on her brocade cloak.
Qiu Feishan walked in front as usual, but the little maid beside her said indignantly: "Girl! Why do you give money to the surname Pang! He is simply a bandit, a robber! How can he match the girl so badly? Respect!"
"Bi Ying. Shut up."
Qiu Feishan gave a gentle reprimand, and Biying hurriedly shut her mouth and lowered her head, daring not to say more.
Mr. Liu asked: "Girl. You must have a plan for the next step when you praise Pang Zhixi like this?"
What he didn't ask was that the Sitong had never fallen so much since it started trading. The losses caused in the old capital are huge, and they are afraid that they will be punished by their boss sooner or later after they go back.
Unexpectedly, Qiu Feishan was still able to keep her composure after such a big incident. Not only did she not fight Pang Xiao and the Pingnan Army thoroughly, but she also offered to send money to buy the protection of the Pingnan Army.
If this matter is known to the old club, the consequences will be disastrous!
Qiu Feishan smiled and said lightly: "You don't have to worry, in fact, I have other plans. When I went out earlier, my old boss ordered me to do something else. I think it's almost done."
"Oh? What plan?"
Qiu Feishan smiled and looked at Mr. Liu.
Mr. Liu immediately lowered his head, not daring to ask any more questions.
However, the master lost so much money, and he was still so happy. I think this matter should be more important than the money.
More likely, she just wanted to pay this sum of money on purpose
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It was already midnight when Mu Jinghu returned to Qin Mansion. He wanted to tell Qin Yining about Qiu Feishan, but he was afraid of disturbing Qin Yining's rest, so he had to give up.
In fact, Qin Yining didn't sleep well at night at all. Both children had a low fever last night. She and Bingtang and the nursing mother took turns to take care of them all night. When the child's fever subsided, she could take a restful nap.
Because he was worried about Brother Zhao and Brother Han, Qin Yining only slept for an hour before getting up to check their situation. Qin Yining was a little surprised to hear that the maid returned to Mu Jinghu to see her.
Mu Jinghu would not come to her easily to ask for a meeting. Since Pang Xiao asked Mu Jinghu to protect the house, Mu Jinghu seldom goes out and walks. He is a little withdrawn and does not like to walk in the house. He likes to find a spacious and unattended place to practice swordsmanship, or go to the study in the outer courtyard. In a nest, you can spend a day eating tea and reading books.
I took the initiative to find it today, thinking that there was something in the military camp last night.
Qin Yining rubbed his sore forehead and hurriedly said, "Please come in, Mr. Mu."
After a while, Mu Jinghu came quickly. Seeing the dark circles under Qin Yining's eyes, he couldn't help but ask bluntly, "Did you sleep well last night?"
"Yeah, the two children have a low-grade fever, and I didn't sleep either."
When he heard that it was about two little babies, Mu Jinghu couldn't help but feel anxious. He was only two months old, and his body was small and soft. The last time Pang Xiao asked him to hug him, he didn't dare to touch it. How can I do something good or bad
"What about now? Has the fever subsided? I still have some medicines from my uncle, can you see if they can be used?"
Mu Jinghu was so anxious, Qin Yining couldn't help but be grateful.
Mu Jinghu is a person with an upright and pure mind, without so many twists and turns, and has a good character and keeps his words. She saved the danger several times, and it was the help of Mu Jinghu's help. Although Tianjizi always does some annoying things, Mu Jinghu is kind to them.
Qin Yining said gratefully: "Don't worry, they are much better now. They are not burning for a while. The wet nurse carried them to sleep."
Only then did Mu Jinghu relax, and nodded: "That's good. Pang Zhixi was thinking about you in the military camp. If he was told that the child was sick, he might be distracted. By the way, I sent it to him last night. Those, Pang Zhixi likes it very much, I have touched the bag several times, and I haven't opened it in front of me to look at it, I think I plan to look at it quietly by myself."
Mu Jinghu used such a straightforward tone to say such embarrassing words to Qin Yining, but it was because he was too outspoken and had no other thoughts, so Qin Yining had no choice but to cough dryly and nodded, "Thank you very much. ."
"You're welcome." Mu Jinghu said, "By the way, there is one more thing, I saw the big shopkeeper of the four-way number last night."
When Qin Yining heard the words, his expression immediately became serious, "Where did you meet him? What kind of person is he?"
"That was a woman, tall and slender, wearing men's clothing. I seem to have seen it around Yang Zhifu. She took two people to the military camp to meet Pang Zhixi and bribed him."
Mu Jinghu explained what happened last night in detail, and finally said: "I think that woman is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and after suffering such a big loss, she can still give a gift to Pang Zhixi without changing her face. She didn't even mention the fact that Pang Zhixi robbed her of the goods from the Sitong number, but instead said that she would pay her money to ask Pang Zhixi to help her protect the caravan. She is not simple, and she has a lot of intentions, so you all have to keep a little something."
Qin Yining nodded, "I see, thank you."
"You're welcome. I mean, well, you have to be careful too."
Qin Yining blinked in confusion, "What?"
Mu Jinghu coughed and said, "Actually, I shouldn't have said this, but I think that the shopkeeper Qiu Da is doing well, she suffered such a big loss, and she can still give money to Pang Zhixi, maybe she likes it Pang Zhixi is here, you already know how to take care of your children when you are at home, don’t work hard and pay no attention, and ask someone to stab them in the back.”
When Qin Yining heard the words, she couldn't help but be surprised and grateful, and joked: "Aren't you Pang Zhixi's good brother? Everyone says that it is very normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Why did he come to you, and he knew that he reminded me to take precautions. already?"
Mu Jinghu shook his head and said: "It's not the same thing. You are different from Pang Zhixi. Pang Zhixi didn't give you the stable life of an ordinary woman, so is there a face to ask you to tolerate his three wives and four concubines like an ordinary woman? You have suffered so much for him, and you have almost been killed several times. You don't blame him. It's a shame for him that he didn't meet him and Li when he returned to Dazhou. If he sees a different beauty, he doesn't care. Live on your own, that's what he's doing wrong."