The wooden hairpin in front of me is inferior to any of the ones in the dressing box in terms of style and texture, but it occupies the middle position of the dressing box. The other accessories seem to exist to set off it.
The hairpin was still very new. Obviously the owner of the hairpin did not use it often. A slender hand stretched out, picked up the hairpin in the box, and gently inserted it into the head of the owner of the hand, and then,
The bronze mirror on the dressing table moved slightly, revealing a clear and elegant face.
It’s almost the New Year’s Eve, he won’t be able to come back in time!
Wu Yanran sighed, took off the hairpin from her head, and replaced it with a silver hairpin.
I've been away for two months, and I haven't even sent a letter back, and I don't know what errands he was doing. Although women shouldn't interfere with men's affairs, at least you sent a letter to say that you are safe, don't you think?
Don’t you know that someone at home cares about you so much? What a heartless person!
"Young mistress, Mr. Liu Zigu is here to visit. The old man is not at home. Do you think you should go and say hello?"
The old housekeeper outside the door said softly at the door. Wu Yanran's hand suddenly froze. Mr. Liu, must be Wu Bing's friend. It seems that Wu Bing went out with their caravan this time. Is it possible?
It’s not possible that there is no disease-free information.
"I'm coming right away. Please invite Mr. Liu to sit in the living room and have tea!" She put down the objects in her hands and stood up. Everyone knew that although Master Wu was called Old Master, the family's surname was Qian.
Yes, the master is not at home. Of course, the only one who can make the decision is the mistress. As for the mistress, it seems that she has some unfair reputation. Don't be kidding me. If the young master hadn't delayed the marriage, we would have gotten married long ago.
There is something wrong somewhere. The title of the young mistress is the same whether she is called late or early. Could it be that she still calls the hostess Miss Wu?
Liu Zigu was in the living room, holding a teacup, and was lost in thought. He had clearly phrased the sentences at home, but when this happened, he realized how difficult it was to say these words. He hesitated for a long time before coming to visit Qian's house.
Yes, the caravan was robbed in Wangjia Town, and all the goods were wiped out and burned. He was heartbroken, but it was still less of a headache than having the thieves take Qian Wubing hostage.
He deliberately waited for some days. After all, Qian Wubing was a member of the Imperial Guard, so he always had the means to protect himself. Maybe after a few days, the peace letter would be sent back. Unexpectedly, after waiting and waiting, he would not receive it.
It was a blackmail letter from the thieves. He couldn't hide this anymore. He had to let the Qian family know. Otherwise, the uncle who didn't use Qian Wubing would take action, that is, the stupid young man in his family.
When Wu Huchen got angry, he couldn't bear it. But he knew that Wu Huchen had a life in his hands. If something happened to Wu Bing if he really wanted money, even if Wu Huchen didn't want his life, he would think of his brother-in-law and make things difficult for him.
It’s too much to bear.
"Miss Wu!"
There was a ringing of rings, and Wu Yanran walked in. These days hanging out with Sun Qian, Wu Yanran became more and more like a lady in dealing with others. When she saw Liu Zigu standing up hurriedly, she smiled slightly: "Young Master is
My best friend who is not sick, there is no need to be so polite, just call me Yanran!"
Liu Zigu smiled bitterly. If he really took these polite words seriously, he would be underestimating him.
"I have long heard that the business of the young master's business is booming. The new year is approaching, and the young master must be very busy. Why are you so free today? Could it be that my family is not sick and there are letters sent back?"
Liu Zigu nodded with a grimace. There is a letter, but it's not the kind you imagined.
The smile on Wu Yanran's face bloomed. This was joy from the bottom of her heart. If Liu Zigu hadn't been filled with worries, he would have definitely lost consciousness when he saw her joyful look.
"Ahem!" Liu Zigu coughed a few times: "Although Wuyou came back with a letter, he sent it to me. I'm afraid he will disappoint the girl!"
While talking, pretending not to see Wu Yanran's puzzled look, Liu Zigu took out a letter from his arms. He had never seen Qian Wubing writing before. Although the handwriting in the letter was unfamiliar, the tone of the words was consistent with his words.
The seal at the end of the letter cannot be faked.
"Wuyou asked me to buy some medicinal materials, cloth, tea and even spirits and transport them to the north. The letter clearly states the quantity and quality. Most likely, once these goods arrive, Wuyou will come back!
"
"Could it be that he has done some business? Don't be ridiculous, sir. He has a clear mind and a quick temper, and he always has the temperament to do whatever he thinks. If it is really a business matter, and he sends a message to you instead of to his family, then it will not be wrong.
That's weird!" Although Wu Yanran was a little disappointed, she couldn't hear what she was saying.
"Cough, cough, cough!" Liu Zigu coughed again, and he hinted so clearly, why can't this girl carry it clearly?
"It doesn't matter if you are short of money. Liu Gongzi tells you the amount and I will ask the accountant to pay it to you!" Wu Yanran thought that Liu Zigu was ashamed to mention the money, so she took the initiative to speak, which was not forgiving anyway.
Dare to cheat money and come to Jin Yiwei's house.
"That's not it!" Seeing the other party getting further and further away, Liu Zigu was heartbroken, "Miss Wu, in fact, my company's caravan came back more than ten days ago. This time, we were unlucky. The caravan was halfway on the way.
He was robbed! Fortunately, the thief wanted money and goods, so no one was hurt! The people in the caravan finally got home safely!"
"Ah, they were robbed!" Wu Yanran was shocked. She didn't care whether the caravan was robbed or whether anyone was injured. What she cared about was Qian Wubing who was mixed in the caravan: "What about my Wubing family?
, are you back too?”
"That's what I want to say, Wu Yi...he fell into the hands of thieves!" Liu Zigu said with some shame. He came back without losing a hair on his own, but several living people were killed by him.
The person was lost. If he didn't receive this letter, he would have no shame in coming to Qian's house.
"Then these medicinal materials, cloths, etc. mentioned in this letter...ah, I understand, this is blackmail by thieves, Wu Wan was kidnapped by others!"
She was worthy of being the daughter of a military family. If she were an ordinary woman, she would have lost her mind after hearing the news. Although Wu Yanran was shocked, she understood the whole story in a flash of her mind.
"That's it. The letter asked me to send the purchased goods to a border town. Once the goods are received there, they will come back in good condition. I feel that although I can handle this well, it is still necessary.
Let the girl know that even if Wu Yi comes back to scold me and makes the girl worry, I will admit it!"
Wu Yanran stood up and saluted Liu Zigu solemnly: "Thank you for your service, young master. If I come back safely without illness, my whole Qian family will be grateful to you for your high righteousness!"
Liu Zigu hurriedly stood up and returned the courtesy: "It should be, it should be, the girl said something serious. However, it is best for the girl not to spread this news. It is enough for her family to know. After all, Wu Yi's job is still here. If it spreads, it will not be good for Wu.
The impact of illness is always bad! If you are not sick, you will be lucky, and you will definitely come back safely!"
Wu Yanran nodded and sat down. At this moment, she was really confused. For a moment, she didn't know who to talk to.
"Then I'm going to buy these things. Don't talk about money or anything, girl. Liu still has this little money!"
Wu Yanran hummed softly, looking a little dazed.
When Liu Zigu saw the other party's appearance, he knew that he should not stay for a long time, so he cupped his hands and left Qian's house in a hurry.
It may be difficult to purchase the things Qian Wubing asked for in the letter at the border, but in the prosperous place of Nanjing, it is a simple matter, not to mention that with the emergence of the Sihai Guild Hall, these business information are even more transparent and convenient
Liu Zigu had money, people, and resources. Naturally, he did this with half the effort. From receiving the letter to purchasing the goods, it only took one day.
On the morning of the third day, the goods were loaded onto the carriage and they were ready to go out. Although the New Year was approaching, not many people were willing to go out, but the money was pouring down. Money can make people go around. Liu Zigu gathered in his caravan
After a while, a small caravan was gathered together.
Liu Fu was still leading the team. This time, it was Liu Fu who volunteered. In Qian Wubing's letter to Liu Zigu, he rarely defended him with a few words. This made him feel a little grateful to Qian Wubing, and he felt even more...
When a caravan was hijacked, he, the steward who led the caravan, should be held responsible. He still felt a little guilty about Qian Wubing and the others. This gratitude coupled with guilt, even his son's desperate persuasion, all
There was nothing stopping him from going out this time.
It's just that the caravan didn't bring any guards this time. The reason is very simple. When preparing to go out, Sun Qian led a group of extremely tough men and sent away a few reluctant guards at a distance——
This time, Sun Qian will also follow.
Wu Yanran only told a few people in her family about Qian Wubing, but Sun Qian and Wu Huchen came back together, and Wu Yanran had never treated her as an outsider, so Sun Qian knew about it.
Sun Qian knew it, and Wang Yue naturally knew it. Although Wang Yue was a little bit strange that Qian Wubing had poked such a loophole again, it was impossible for him to sit idly by and ignore it. When he arrived in Nanjing, Wang Yue didn't have many people close to him.
, and Qian Wubing was one of them. Even if he had saved his life in the past, he would still lend a helping hand this time.
It's useless for Wu Dazhong to go, Wu Huchen has an errand and can't go, and Wu Yanran is even more helpless. After much calculation, except for Sun Qian, who is clamoring to go, there is really no one suitable to pay the ransom.
Although he didn't know why these thieves wanted these goods instead of gold and silver, Wang Yue still made a big deal and mobilized more than ten capable people to Sun Qian. With these people, the second-in-command caravan guards would of course