Qin Xiao felt contempt for the dead eunuch in front of him, but he also understood that the king of hell was easy to meet, but the kid was difficult to deal with. In the current situation, it was really difficult to offend this eunuch.
Since the saint has handed over the inner treasury to Hu Lian for temporary management, this person naturally still has a certain status in the eyes of the saint. The other party wants to make money, so he can take advantage of it. He smiled and said: "It's so late, Manager Hu still has to come out to handle this matter personally.
It's really hard work." He looked around and lowered his voice and said: "I know you don't care about this worldly thing, but you still have a lot of people under you to get rid of, so why don't you go back to the 400,000 yuan?
When the two taels of silver were added to the internal treasury, another fifty thousand taels of silver were specially given to the general manager. Naturally, this cannot be returned to the account. The general manager arranged a meal for everyone. Also, I wonder if the general manager likes antique calligraphy and paintings? "
Hu Lian was already beaming and said repeatedly: "It can't be like this, it can't be like this. They are all doing things for the palace. How can Master Qin spend more money? But when it comes to calligraphy and painting, the Za family is arty and really interested, especially landscape paintings.
I’ve always appreciated it.”
"I understand." Qin Xiao smiled and said, "Leave this matter to me, don't worry about it."
"Look... Hahaha, how embarrassing is this." Hu Lian held Qin Xiao's wrist affectionately and whispered: "Master Qin, only a handful of people know about the Jiangnan Protectorate.
.For the position of Protector, the saint must choose a mature and prudent elder. In addition, there are two deputy Protectors to assist the Protector officials in collecting local soldiers, horses, money and food. I mean, Mr. Qin is still young, so there is no need to be too anxious.
Let’s try our best to get the deputy governor’s chair first.”
Qin Xiao pretended to be surprised and said: "General manager, this subordinate is too young and has little talent and learning. The position of the guardian is really...!"
"The Miscellaneous Family once said that who should sit on the chair is not based on age, but on whether he can conduct himself in the world and whether he is loyal to the palace." Hu Lian smiled and said: "This time three million taels of silver went into the inner treasury. This is Qin
Sir, you can rest assured that the Za family has connections in the palace and will definitely help you facilitate this matter." He raised his hand and patted Qin Xiao's shoulder, saying: "Master Qin has worked hard all the way. He just entered Beijing. It's already getting late, so it's natural now.
It's not good to enter the palace and disturb the saint's rest. In this case, you go back to the house first and leave all the matters here to the miscellaneous family. The saint should be summoned tomorrow. Go back and have a good rest tonight."
Qin Xiao cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, manager."
"Yes, there is one more thing I almost forgot to tell you." Hu Lian said: "Last night, the Bohai delegation arrived in Beijing. The sage ordered them to rest temporarily in the Sifang Pavilion for three days. They will be summoned after three days.
, Mr. Qin rushed back in time to meet the Bohai envoy."
Qin Xiao was startled and frowned: "Bohai Mission? What are they doing here?"
"Proposal for marriage." Hu Lian was obviously disdainful of the small country of Bohai: "King Yongzang of Bohai proposed to me, Tang Dynasty, three times and four times. The saints didn't pay attention to it before. This time, Bohai sent an envoy to come. After receiving the decree, they immediately
An envoy was sent over."
The word "proposing" immediately made Qin Xiao alert, but he said calmly: "The King of Bohai is proposing, will our Tang Dynasty grant him a marriage?"
Hu Lian nodded and said: "If the saint had no intention of granting a marriage, he would not have allowed them to send an envoy."
Qin Xiao hesitated for a moment, but then asked casually: "General manager, I, the King of Yongzang of the Tang Dynasty, will choose what kind of woman to marry?"
"Although Bohai is just a vassal state of our Tang Dynasty, it is still considered a big country among the surrounding countries." Hu Lian said: "If nothing else happens, he should marry the princess."
Qin Xiao's heart trembled, but Hu Lian smiled and said: "But Bohai wants to marry me, the real princess of the Tang Dynasty. That's just wishful thinking." He looked up at the sky and said, "Master Qin, the Za family sent someone to send someone first.
You have returned home and have been away from Beijing for many days, so it’s time to go back and take a look."
Qin Xiao didn't want to ask any more questions and went over to explain to Lin Hong. He knew that since Lin Hong had arrived in Kyoto, he could no longer decide whether to reward or punish him. As long as the saint wanted to punish him, he couldn't keep him by his side.
If the saint does not pursue the matter, then others in Kyoto will not dare to act rashly.
Hu Lian asked for a bribe, so Qin Xiao naturally would not take money from his own pocket, and gave Lin Hong a few words. Lin Hong seemed to be mentally prepared for this, and told Qin Xiao not to worry, and he would take care of everything.
Hu Lian was naturally happy after receiving Qin Xiao's promise and sent someone to escort Qin Xiao back home.
Qin Xiao didn't waste any time. He rode Black Overlord and under the protection of several Dragon Scale Guards, returned to Shaoqing's Mansion. Thinking that he would see Qiuniang right away, he felt excited and sent away several Dragon Scale Guards.
, went over and knocked on the door. After a while, I heard the doorman Old Shen said in a daze in the room: "Who? Who are you looking for in the middle of the night?"
Qin Xiao raised his head and looked at the sky, but it was already late at night. He coughed twice and said, "It's me, Qin Xiao!"
"Crunch!"
When the door of the room opened, Lao Shen was surprised when he saw Qin Xiao, and then said excitedly: "Sir... Sir, you... you are back? This... this is great,
I'll go tell Miss Qiuniang...!"
"Don't alarm everyone!" Qin Xiao said with a smile, "I'll just go there by myself, and you can take the horse to the stable."
Old Shen hurriedly said: "Yes, sir, have you eaten? Do you want someone to prepare something for you?"
Qin Xiao touched his stomach and found that he had indeed not eaten for a while. He ordered: "Place some noodles and put them over there in the kitchen. Don't call me. I'll eat by myself when I'm hungry." He didn't even think about going to see Qiuniang.
Duoyan threw the horse's reins to Lao Shen and went straight to the east courtyard.
The night was deep and the house was quiet. As soon as Qin Xiao entered the east courtyard, he heard a "swish" sound, and a sharp arrow came from the sky at a very fast speed. Qin Xiao dodged to avoid it, turned around and saw
There was actually a figure on the big tree in the courtyard.
"It's me!" With such archery skills, Qin Xiao immediately knew who it was and lowered his voice and said, "You didn't understand when you shot?"
The figure floated down from the tree, but it was none other than Lu Xiaolou, the groom of the Shaoqing Mansion.
Lu Xiaolou looked at Qin Xiao and was a little surprised: "When did you come back?"
"I just got home." Qin Xiao sighed: "I haven't seen you for a long time, and now you greet me with sharp arrows?"
"If you eat your food and live your life, you should fulfill your promise." Lu Xiaolou said calmly: "I promised you that I will try my best to protect her during these days when you are away. During this midnight, others dare not come in. Suddenly
If someone comes out, I'm not interested in seeing who it is."
Qin Xiao chuckled and said: "Your archery skills seem to have improved again. If it were anyone else, I would probably die under your arrows."
"I don't need to worry about you when you come back." Lu Xiaolou yawned: "I'm going to bed first."
Qin Xiao asked doubtfully: "You wouldn't tell me that you would hide in the tree every night to protect her while I was gone, right?"
"Don't worry, I didn't take a look inside the room." Lu Xiaolou didn't waste any time, turned around and left.
Qin Xiaoxin was quite moved. Lu Xiaolou's greatest advantage was that he kept his word and regarded his promises as life. There were so many people in this world who made vows, but there were only a handful of people who could truly stick to their promises. He whispered behind him.
: "Thank you!"
"To each other!" Lu Xiaolou didn't look back and left.
Qin Xiao knew what he was talking about, not that he had taken him in, but that he had let him watch the "Ancient Intention and Qi Jue" for one night. For those who practice martial arts, "Ancient Intention and Qi Jue" is something that can be encountered.
It is an indispensable treasure book. With Lu Xiaolou’s memory, it is really easy to memorize the contents of [Ancient Intention and Qi Jue] overnight. Obtaining [Ancient Intention and Qi Jue] and practicing it with concentration will have a great influence on Lu Xiaolou’s martial arts path.
huge help.
Qin Xiao just walked over. He wanted to knock on the door directly, but on second thought, he walked to the window, opened the window bolt easily, and turned over. The fragrance floated in the room. He walked slowly to the bedside, and it was Ba.
In mid-summer, the weather in Kyoto is extremely hot. There is a mat spread on the bed. Perhaps because the doors and windows are closed, Qiuniang sleeps very casually. Apart from a pair of pink trousers, there is only a milky white bellyband on top.
Lying down, her plump breasts almost burst out of her clothes.
Qin Xiao squatted beside the bed and looked at Qiuniang in her sleep. Her beautiful face was as delicate as a flower. She didn't know what sweet dream this beautiful girl was having, but there was a slight smile on her lips.
Looking at Qiuniang's pink lips, Qin Xiao tilted his head and couldn't help but move closer. Before he could kiss her, there was a crisp "snap" sound, and Qin Shaoqing was slapped on the face, and then he heard a sweet cry,
Before Qin Xiao could react, Qiuniang had already turned around, pulled away, and sat up.
Qin Xiao opened his eyes wide.
Qiuniang's reaction speed really surprised him.
"Who is it?" The room was dark. Qin Xiao had deep internal energy and could see vaguely clearly. However, Qiuniang only saw a figure beside the bed, and her face was not clear at all. Her face was pale: "Who are you?"
Qin Xiao touched the beaten face and thought to himself that he deserved it. There was a front door to enter, but he had to go to the side window. He sighed and said: "Sister Qiu Niang, it's me, I'm back!"
When Qiuniang heard the familiar voice, she was stunned for a moment, and then asked cautiously: "Is it... Xiaodi?"
"No one but me would dare to enter your house." Qin Xiao sat down on the edge of the bed, "Come here and touch my face. It's swollen from your beating."
Qiuniang didn't believe it, she thought it was in a dream, pinched her hand, and then realized that it was not a dream, she was surprised and happy: "You...when did you come back?"
"I just arrived in Beijing tonight." Qin Xiao spread his hands and said: "Good sister, come here quickly. I have been thinking about you so much on the way. This time when I get back to Beijing, I will run back immediately. Why don't you hurry up and let you
Hug my dear brother."
Qiuniang was caught off guard. Although the voice was very familiar, she couldn't see Qin Xiao's face clearly. After all, she also worked in the market, so she was savvy and said: "You... you go and light the lamp first, let me know."