Qi Yan raised his eyebrows, but there was no real emotion in his eyes.
The narrow street was lined with many gentlemen and ladies anxiously moving carriages, and only three people were living peacefully.
Wu Liuguang smiled slightly, showing his integrity.
"My eyes are tired after studying for a long time, so I wanted to come to the pavilion to help, and also go out to get some wind."
"After all, reading is more effective when your mind is clear."
Qi Yan tugged his lips casually but did not express any opinion.
Wu Liuguang didn't mind, and took the initiative to deepen the smile at the corners of his lips, wearing a long gown that flowed freely as he walked.
He asked: "Where is Yutong?"
This title was pronounced so naturally by him, as if he was very intimate with her.
Qi Yan's eyelids narrowed and his pupils became darker.
"Yutong? When did you become so close to her?"
Feeling the subtle low aura around Qi Yan, Wu Liuguang's eyes flashed with an unnoticeable look of joy, which was fleeting.
It seems that Miss Ling is really extraordinary to Qi Yan.
He smiled naturally, his tone a bit embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I'm familiar with you. I had a good time getting along with Miss Yutong, so I didn't realize it..."
Qi Yan's expression showed no signs of improving.
Wu Liuguang pursed his lips slightly: "Ah, how about I call her Miss Ling in the future? What do you think, Mr. Yan?"
Mr. Banquet...
Qi Yan's eyes quickly flashed with a trace of annoyance.
He glanced at Wu Liuguang coldly: "You and I are equally unfamiliar."
After saying that, he turned his head to signal Mo Bai, and simply stopped turning the wheelchair by himself.
Wu Liuguang watched Qi Yan's carriage enter Xingyue Pavilion, smiled unaffectedly, and stepped up to follow.
Shopkeeper Liu was still observing Qin Zhang secretly, thinking about something in his mind. Although his expression was not revealed, his eyes could not be completely hidden.
Mrs. Zhao was a rare clever person, and her heart trembled when she saw Shopkeeper Liu's expression.
This... her movements of summoning people are so subtle, she can't be discovered, right?
As soon as the thought came up, she immediately killed it.
Impossible, impossible.
After all, she is a woman who lives in a deep house. In terms of scheming and carefulness, how could she be inferior to a man like Shopkeeper Liu.
She felt relieved again and walked forward directly, ready to give shopkeeper Liu a few words.
Don't look at places where your eyes shouldn't look, so as not to reveal the problem even if you didn't find it originally.
Not worth it.
Shopkeeper Liu felt a shadow cast over his head.
As soon as he raised his head, he met Mrs. Zhao's round face.
He sighed silently, Mrs. Zhao... is getting richer and richer.
Before Mrs. Zhao could speak, his eyes widened with an expression of enthusiasm that could not be concealed.
"Master Qi, you are here!"
The percussion words that Mrs. Zhao had prepared were suddenly blocked in her heart, almost suffocating her breath.
She forced a smile and turned around.
"Hey, why are Mr. Qi here? He's injured, so it's better to rest at home."
Qi Yan's eyes fell on her without any emotion, and he said lightly: "Oh?"
It was only a single word, but the chill contained in it made Mrs. Zhao tremble violently.
She woke up instantly.
Who can Qi Yan educate?
I was so mesmerized by the flowing water in the pavilion that I almost lost track of my position.
She cursed in her heart, but instantly smiled on her face, her attitude became much gentler, and she quickly explained.
"I'm just worried for the moment. I have no other intention. Mr. Qi wants to come to the pavilion to take a look. He can do it at any time."
Even though she had long wanted to swallow up the dividends from this pavilion, on the surface, she and Wu Xuan and their husbands still had to rely on the Qi family to make a living.
Qi Yan raised his eyelids but said nothing.
Shopkeeper Liu was a wise man. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Wu Liuguang who stepped into the pavilion. He immediately said, "Are the two young masters here to see Miss Ling?"
"She hasn't come to the pavilion today."
Qi Yan was not surprised and said directly: "I know, I just took a look."
A trace of surprise flashed across Wu Liuguang's eyes, and then he smiled slightly: "Then if it's convenient, can I wait for her here?"
Shopkeeper Liu paused and said, "Young lady may not come here every day. Maybe she went to the palace today. Mr. Wu..."
The corners of Wu Liuguang's lips were still raised.
"Then, it's also good to stay and help in the pavilion. Please feel free to ask me."
Shopkeeper Liu opened his mouth, but could not find a reason to refuse for a while.
The cabinet has been really busy lately.
But he is not busy working, but busy watching.
Qi Yan turned his head to look at Wu Liuguang, snorted slightly, and went straight into the inner room.
…
Ling Yutong returned to the pavilion with eyes full of joy.
This unexpected fortune made her very comfortable and she was not ashamed at all.
She touched her chin and pondered, her goal was to make the Qi family shine, push away all the clouds, and return to its peak.
In the past, making money was her top priority. When she took over Xingyue Pavilion, she did make profits outweigh costs. Now her daily turnover is considerable.
After all, the capital is the city least affected by taxes. The reason is... there are too many rich people and too many nobles.
Most of the common people in the capital did not farm, but started their own small businesses. Amidst the noise of fireworks, there was no shortage of copper coins coming into their accounts.
But now...
She weighed the weight of the small box in her hand. It was full of large banknotes, which was enough for her to implement some new ideas.
For example, although the people in the capital have a better living situation than people in other places, it is difficult for them to be optimistic about their future situation due to the constant exploitation by the Holy One.
Last year's grain harvest was not good, the weather did not favor the Zhou Dynasty, and there was almost no harvest in the fields.
The land is also mostly cracked.
But the weather is not bad every year. People still need to be prepared to work so that they can reap fruitful results next year.
But the current situation... the already difficult families in various places are even more difficult. They are forced to do hard labor and menial tasks, leaving only the old and the weak, and the dry fields are abandoned.
If she could introduce some seeds to Xingyue Pavilion, secretly support the old, weak and small families, let them reorganize the soil, and then find people who can observe the sky or divination to see whether there will be a good harvest next year...
Then, even if the Holy Spirit decides to raise taxes again next year, more people will grow up and be able to fight against it like tenacious weeds.
not to mention……
The Qi family has long been a thorn in the Holy Emperor's side. Helping the people means helping themselves.
Ling Yutong secretly made up his mind.
The power of the masses is great, this sentence is never just a saying.
At the entrance of Xingyue Pavilion, Ling Yutong strolled closer and met Shopkeeper Liu's gaze. The flash of light in his eyes almost startled her.
Ling Yutong:?
Shopkeeper Liu quickly calmed down his expression and whispered: "Master Qi and Master Wu are inside."
Ling Yutong was still confused, but once she entered the room, she understood everything.
The two of them were sitting together. The atmosphere... was too awkward, right?
It's like light and dark, distinct, and the momentum... is faintly opposite to each other.
However, after noticing her approach, the weird and awkward atmosphere suddenly relaxed.
They all looked at her.
And she looked at Qi Yan and spoke loudly.
"I have an idea that I would like to discuss with you."