"People outside the city are just lobbyists for the Shu army! If you don't know them well, you won't see them."
He didn't complain about illness, he wasn't polite, he just didn't see him. As for Mr. Li, it's hard to see people he's familiar with, so there's no time to entertain people he doesn't know.
Nangong Jingren, the Minister of Household Affairs, came to visit. Li Taiping was not familiar with this man, but he got to meet him.
"Second uncle is here, why should I submit any post? This is my home..."
Li Taiping went out to greet him. After all, although he was not familiar with him, he could be considered a member of his family. In terms of seniority, he was called second uncle.
Nangong Jingren came here with a request, so he naturally put honey on his lips. "My dear nephew, my uncle has been wanting to recognize me for a long time. It's not because he is busy with official duties, but Da Lang is always out..."
The second uncle entered the house and looked around. He either praised the magnificence or the carved beams and painted buildings. Anyway, it was all related to money. Li Taiping thought to himself, it is really the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and the word "silver" cannot be separated from the left and right.
"The reason Dalang makes money is because he is probably not weaker than his martial arts talent."
This person knew clearly that the money tree of the Li family was Sai Jinhua, but he insisted on saying so. He was obviously not just here to recognize his relatives. Li Taiping smiled and said: "My nephew is not that big???????
????????Yes, it’s all because Sister-in-law Jinhua in the family has the ability.”
Nangong Jingren pretended to be surprised. "Are you competing for golden flowers? Women are inferior to men!"
Li Taiping turned around and winked at Qian Mancang who was following him, and Sai Jinhua rushed over not long after.
When Nangong Jingren saw Sai Jinhua, they often chatted with each other, so he gradually changed his tone and started talking about "silver".
"Nowadays, the people of Daxing City are in trouble, and the nobles in the imperial city are also in trouble. Even the army has no enough food to eat and no pay. All these difficulties are actually caused by my uncle. Alas!"
There were sounds of difficulty and dissatisfaction. It was as if the sky was falling, bending the back of this talented second uncle...
Li Taiping and Sai Jinhua looked at each other, and Li Taiping smiled and said: "Second uncle is short of money, just tell my nephew that our two families are one family."
Nangong Jingren smiled bitterly and said: "There are only a few mouths in the house, and you can get through all the hardships. My second uncle is worried that there is no food and pay in the army. Over time, something will happen. So I thought of coming to my nephew to ask for a prescription."
So that we can get through this year.”
After going around and around, Nangong Jingren finally explained his purpose of coming. Li Taiping smiled and said: "It's easy to talk about your own affairs, but this military matter..."
Li Taiping pondered for a moment, and Nangong Jingren knew something was wrong. Just as he was about to talk about the seriousness of the matter, he heard a light cough coming from outside the hall.
"Da Lang, your servants all wear Shu brocade and have bulging wallets, but don't say you have no money. Let me borrow some money first and let me get through this year."
Peng Gengqie didn't need anyone to guide him, he came in on his own and spoke directly, he just came to ask for money.
Peng Gengqie was not one to mince words. A martial artist must behave like a martial artist, but there is no such thing as a scholar.
Li Taiping hurriedly stood up and let Peng Gengche in. He saw Peng Gengche looking at Nangong Jingren and saying: "Borrow money, just borrow money. Why are you beating around the bush? It's not like Da Lang can't afford it."
After saying that, he turned around, looked at Li Taiping and said, "I'm running out of food for my Jinwu Guard. If you don't want to borrow it, I'll move the Jinwu Guard camp to Li's house and won't leave."
The military man's rogue behavior was also direct, but Li Taiping couldn't do it. Li Taiping couldn't do it when he fell out with General Peng, so he had to look at Jinhua's sister-in-law for help.
I saw Sai Jinhua pouring tea for the old general, and said with a smile: "The Jinwu Guard now has fifteen thousand people, and the expenses for half a year are quite a lot. But the old general has spoken, how dare Dalang not agree to this."
Saying that, Sai Jinhua walked around the room in a pretense. After a while, she looked at Peng Gengche and said: "We will serve in the military for ten years and return home after ten years. I don't think it is better to do this. The Jinwu Guards will withdraw." The man, come directly to my Li Mansion to work, and I will take care of him..."
Peng Gengqie suddenly stood up and said with a straight face: "Lending your money is not selling me..."
Sai Jinhua hurriedly explained: "Old general, don't be angry. When you come to work in my house, Li, you are given money, not selling yourself."
"Give me some money!" Peng Gengqie then sat down and his expression softened a lot.
Nangong Jingren is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He only cares about money but not people. He frowned and said: "Jinhua, look, I..."
Sai Jinhua smiled slightly. "Weishui Gang, Liuye Sword Sect's property, and the stores owned by the royal family cost two million taels of silver each time."
Nangong Jingren looked at Sai Jinhua stupidly, this woman was robbing her. She was more ruthless than those guys outside besieging the city. If someone used a knife, she would kill her with her mouth???????????? ???Two million taels...
Sai Jinhua saw through Nangong Jingren's thoughts and couldn't help but smile: "Master Shangshu, look at which other shop in Daxing City is willing to pay for a shop. The year is different, and the price given by the little girl is already very fair. If you don't Satisfied, there is nothing the Li Mansion can do."
Peng Gengqie now knew Mrs. Jinhua from Daxing City. They came to borrow money, but as a result, she had both the man and the shop in her arms. This method and thought were unknown to Li Taiping. Where did you invite the sister-in-law?
Nangong Jingren gritted his teeth and said: "Two million is just two million, but it's not selling, it's redeeming. When the court has money, it must be able to redeem it at the original price."
Sai Jinhua smiled, nodded and said, "Then just do as the Lord Shangshu said."
No matter what the court wants to redeem, if I want to get some face back for myself, why not give it to you.
After seeing off the two people who wanted money, Mu Pinshan came out from behind. He took Sai Jinhua's hand and said, "The Liuye Sword Sect holds half a gambling house and half a brothel. If our family takes over, I'm afraid of Da Lang's reputation..."
Sai Jinhua smiled and said: "After making money, let's do more good deeds. Besides, if we don't do this, the Shu army outside will not be able to justify it. Food and grass can't be let in."
Li Taiping smiled and pulled Mu Pinshan over. "Sister-in-law can handle these things. As the wife of the Li family, you have more important things to do."
With that said, he dragged Mu Pinshan to the back house.
When Qian Mancang saw this, his lips were filled with joy. He ordered people to go to the East and West Second Market to collect Minggui medicinal materials that could nourish the body.
"Dalang, you are crazy, it is broad daylight."
"What's wrong in broad daylight? My wife, my own house. It's not like I'm on the street."
"Don't, don't mess around..."
"There is no need to mess around. I think our dual cultivation method is not yet complete. We should study it in depth while no one is around..."
Qian Mancang hurriedly drove the servants out of the master's courtyard. When he was leaving the courtyard, he locked the door. At the same time, he turned around and told everyone that the master was unwell and could not see the guests.
But the door can only be locked for the maids and servants who live in the house. There is no way to stop those who come and go. I saw a man dressed in white crossing the wall and leaving a sentence.
"Why are you locking the door in broad daylight?" Qian Mancang looked at the white clothes climbing over the wall and slapped his thigh. There is no good time to come. It has to come at a good time. It's too late to stop him now.
"Da Lang, Ninth Sister..."
Dugu Qingqing entered the courtyard, but luckily he shouted first, only to see Mu Pinshan running out in a hurry, shouting with a blush on his face: "Isn't my sister home?"
This meant that he had nothing to say to cover up his embarrassment. Dugu Qingqing smiled and said: "Grandpa is going to have a banquet tonight. Remember to call Da Lang. If my sister has something else to do, don't bother me..."
Mu Pinshan hurriedly put his arms around Dugu Qingqing and said, "Sister, please don't leave. The warehouse is just stocking up. Let's go take a look around and see if there are any new treasures."
Dugu Qingqing glanced at the long sigh coming from the room, shook her head and said: "How dare sister take over Jiu Mei's time? I'm afraid some people will be burned with anger."
As soon as Dugu Qingqing finished speaking, she saw Li Taiping walking out with a smile. "I heard that some good things have been imported from overseas. Let's go and pick them up. We won't be empty-handed at night."
Qian Mancang unlocked the door and watched the three people leave helplessly. The master had a romantic relationship, but not a romantic life. I don’t know what year or month the young master of the Li family will be??????????
?????Running around the yard. Just as he was sighing, he saw Sai Jinhua turning around from the Hou Mansion with a smile on her face as if she had negotiated a big deal.
"Sister-in-law Jinhua, what did Mr. Hou say?"
Sai Jinhua said with a smile: "The head of the Dugu family is hosting a banquet tonight, and Duke Hou and Duke Mu will also be there. I guess the date for Dalang's marriage can be set tonight."
Qian Mancang lowered his head and whispered, "Master Dugu, you won't cause trouble. The relationship between the three of them..."
No one is a fool. Dugu Qingqing and the Li family have become very close in recent years. Everyone in Daxing City knows it. Why did Dugu Xiao invite the banquet that night? Why did he invite Hou Wenyuan and Mu Daozong as well?
, it’s not just that I want to have a taste of things by drinking wine.
Hou Wenyuan understood in his heart, so as soon as Sai Jinhua left, he called his nephew. There was only one purpose, to ask and explain clearly, so that he could answer Dugu Xiao correctly.
Li Taiping originally thought that after killing Wuchen and the Thousand-Faced Demon Lord, he could live a peaceful life for a few days, but he never thought that important events in his life would be put on the agenda again. And depending on the meaning, tonight's dinner might be a little unpleasant.
Good entrance.
There is no love between a man and a woman, but they can still be so close. Hou Wenyuan wouldn't believe it even if he said he was dead. So Hou Wenyuan pressed him again and again, insisting that this worried nephew get a real relationship.
Li Taiping looked at his home, which was as festive and lively as the Chinese New Year, and suddenly turned around and said: "Relationships will come naturally. I think it's better to just let nature take its course."
This was not the answer Hou Wenyuan wanted. He stared at his nephew and said coldly: "My dear granddaughter of the Dugu family, you definitely can't fool me like this. Even if you carry Pinshan tonight, you still have to be a filial piety to Dugu."
An explanation.”
Seeing his nephew frowning, Hou Wenyuan sighed: "Everyone in Daxing knows that you and Dugu Qingqing have an unusual relationship. If you don't give Dugu Xiao some reassurance, you will think that the Dugu family is easy to bully. In a word, do you think so in your heart?"
Li Taiping nodded, but then frowned and said, "Things are not as simple as uncle thought. If things move forward, it may not be a good thing."
Hou Wenyuan waved his hand. "You don't need to worry about this matter. I think Mu Gong and the head of the Dugu family know it well. As long as you have a clear attitude and take responsibility when it is time to do so, it will be fine."