These words were so resounding that Xia Yunqing, who had always been eloquent, fell silent for a moment. It could be seen that he was a little shaken, but he was embarrassed to accept it immediately.
Lu Ning continued to persuade with gentle words: "I know Mr. Xia still has concerns. How about this! I will send a few brothers who are good at Wuyi to help you handle the government affairs. I will also send two diligent and neat young men to help you.
You take care of things at home. There are only three hours a day, and you only need to provide them with one meal, how about that?"
At this moment, Xia Yunqing had understood what he meant and could only sigh: "Well, since the leader of the Lu Gang has said this, I will not be disrespectful!"
Lu Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Hu Qi gratefully, and smiled brightly. Hu Qi immediately picked up the teacup, lowered his head and took a sip, hiding the corners of his mouth that couldn't help but curl up.
Lu Ning and Xia Yunqing exchanged a few more pleasantries. Seeing that the sun was already setting in the west, they stood up and said goodbye: "Master Xia, it's getting late, so we won't bother you any more! Let them come over after I have arranged the manpower.
During this period, if you need help with anything, you can send someone to the caravan to find me at any time, and I will do my best to help!"
Lu Ning's arrival was the first kindness Xia Yunqing received after entering the realm of Lingzhou. He felt warm in his heart and hurriedly returned the gift: "Then I'd like to thank Gang Leader Lu!"
Lu Ning smiled indifferently, took Hu Qi and Xia Yunqing to say goodbye, and after leaving the government office, they rode slowly along the road.
After a while, the two of them walked several miles.
Hu Qi looked at Lu Ning's satisfied look and sighed with a smile: "Miss Lu is really warm-hearted! I can see that you admire that Master Xia very much!"
Lu Ning smiled and praised: "Xia Shoufu is our hero in Beiyu! He is upright and upright. He does not seek wealth and honor as an official but only serves the country and the people. Not only does he dare to stand up to courtiers, he also dares to fight with them face to face.
The emperor is calling for trouble! It’s a pity that he was harmed by a female cadre and ended up in this situation. However, I believe that it is difficult for him to be in trouble. Sooner or later, he will not only be reinstated as an official, but also his name will go down in history!"
"It turns out that he is the famous Xia Shoufu from Beiyu! I really didn't expect to see him here!" Listening to Lu Ning's eloquent introduction, Hu Qi was also quite shocked.
"Has Mr. Hu also heard of Master Xia's reputation?" Lu Ning was quite surprised.
"That's natural." Hu Qi smiled slightly and said, "Xia Shoufu of Beiyu is well-known in Nanzhao and Annan, and is also a role model for many students and wise ministers. Of course I know."
"But, what happened to him, and how did he end up like this from a dignified chief assistant?" Hu Qi felt regretful and puzzled.
Lu Ning lowered his eyes and sighed: "You don't need to ask to know that he must have either been harmed by a female minister or offended the emperor. The struggle in the court is often more dangerous than in the arena."
"That's not entirely the case." Hu Qi smiled faintly and put forward a different opinion: "The atmosphere in the court often depends on the people in power. If the people in power are enlightened and wise enough, there will be many wise ministers like Mr. Xia in the court. If
If those in power are ignorant and incompetent, then most of the people in the court will be sycophants. There is naturally no place for a person like Mr. Xia to gain a foothold!"
Lu Ning stared at him strangely and exclaimed: "Master Hu, I didn't expect you to have such views on court matters! It's a pity that you don't take the exam to obtain a meritorious title!"
Hu Qi shrugged nonchalantly: "Everyone has his own ambitions! Compared to the intrigues in the court, I enjoy a free life more!"
"That's right." Lu Ning smiled and said, "Now Mr. Xia is working as a promotion official in Lingzhou. I believe that if this case is handed over to him, he will have some clues about it!"
"But..." Hu Qi slightly worried: "Miss Lu, it is said that there is an ulterior conspiracy between the caravan and the prefect. Aren't you worried that they will conspire to erase all clues?"
"Master Xia will not do that!" Lu Ning raised her eyebrows and said sternly: "Master Xia will never be bribed! But you also reminded me that you must carefully consider who you send."
"Miss Deer is wise!" Hu Qi smiled and gave her his hand.
"Oh, by the way." Lu Ning turned to look at Hu Qi, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you so much, Mr. Hu, for saving your life last time! If you need me, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Hu Qi was slightly startled, then
He smiled and said, "You save me once, and I'll save you once. Miss Lu doesn't have to worry about it."
Lu Ning looked at the handsome young man with red lips, white teeth, and elegant white clothes in front of him. The longer he spent time with him, the better his impression became:
Unlike those idle wealthy young men, although Hu Qi may have some small problems of arrogance, willfulness, extravagance and waste, he will never make mistakes in matters of major right and wrong.
Moreover, he is always polite, smiling, and considerate. He always estimates the mood and feelings of the people around him when he speaks and does things!
It has to be said that Lu Ning downplayed the emotional pain in his heart because of Hu Qi's company during these days.
Thinking of this, Lu Ning smiled knowingly, immediately picked up the horse's reins and galloped forward.
Hu Qi was left behind and couldn't help being startled. She quickly shouted: "Miss Lu, why are you going?"
Lu Ning turned around and smiled at Hu Qiyan, and a crisp and sweet voice floated in the air: "I'm going to see Uncle Ye! Just go ahead!"
"Wait for me!" Hu Qiyi was stunned and immediately galloped after him.
Lu Ning and Hu Qiyi, one behind the other, galloped all the way to the entrance of the caravan before reining in their horses and stopping.
Seeing the strong man guarding the gate approaching, she flew off the horse, threw the reins to someone, and asked loudly: "Where's Uncle Ye?"
A purple-faced man named Huo replied: "The manager is resting in his room. Young Master Qingfeng is back, and the two of them are talking in the room!"
Lu Ning stepped through the door confidently. He walked directly to the door of Ye Guming's wing, raised his hand and knocked lightly three times.
After a while, the door was opened. When the curtain was lifted, Lu Ning's eyes suddenly lit up.
A ten-year-old boy in a green shirt with a handsome appearance walked slowly out the door. He had red lips and white teeth, a chivalrous look, and his eyes were filled with tenderness. He was not so much good-looking as he was bright.
The young man came out and saw the pretty girl in red. He was suddenly startled, and then asked softly: "Who are you? Which one are you looking for?"
Lu Ning looked at the young man in front of him and guessed that this person was Ye Qingfeng, the only son of Ma Huilan and Ye Guming.
She smiled sweetly, cupped her hands and said, "I'm Lu Ning, is Uncle Ye here?"
The girl in front of her had a smile as bright as a flower, and her two pear dimples were slightly concave.
The young man's cheeks turned red, he immediately lowered his eyes and bowed in return: "My father is inside, I will take you in!"
Lu Ning asked with a smile: "You are Uncle Ye's son, Ye Qingfeng, right?"
The sound is crisp, delicate, and very pleasant to the ear.
The young man looked shy and said in a low voice: "Well, I am Qingfeng, young gang leader, please come in quickly!"
Lu Ning walked in the door. The room was dimly lit and the furnishings were simple.
From a distance, he could see a tall man lying on the bed which was not spacious in the bedroom, resting on it.
Lu Ning stood still, looked at Ye Qingfeng, and asked in a low voice: "Is Uncle Ye's injury feeling better?"
As soon as the fragrance hit his nostrils, Ye Qingfeng blushed immediately, lowered his eyes and murmured: "Father was in bed for several days, and then he gradually recovered. It should be okay! Young leader, please sit down!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the chair beside him.
Lu Ning sat down gracefully with a pocketful of clothes in both hands, and said softly: "Is Uncle Ye asleep? Otherwise, I will come over later, so you don't have to be busy."
Ye Qingfeng lowered his eyes and replied respectfully: "Young leader, you don't have to be polite. My father has told me to wake him up if anything happens to the gang. Moreover, he has been asleep for a while and is about to wake up now.
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After that, he turned around and left. After a while, he brought a pot of tea and put it on the table.
Ye Qingfeng picked up the pot and was about to pour tea for Lu Ning, but she stopped him: "Qingfeng, we are all of the same generation, you don't have to be so polite, I'll do it myself! Also, there's no need for the young gang leader to shout and shout one by one.
I, Lu Ning, will be fine!"
With that said, she turned around to pick up the pot. Her white jade-like fingers touched the body of the pot, only to find that the pot was warm.
Lu Ning calmly poured a cup of tea and frowned immediately after taking a sip.
She put down her teacup and quietly looked at her surroundings:
The furnishings in the room where Ye Guming lived were very simple. There was a thick layer of dust on the table, the fire in the stove was almost extinguished, and the cups, plates, and pots looked like they had been left unused for a long time.
The medicine bag on the table has not been opened, and Ma Huilan is not in the room.
Lu Ning stood up and walked to Ye Guming's bedside and touched the bed. Sure enough, the bed was also cold. If you sleep on such a bed in autumn, you will get sick.
Looking at Ye Guming's back, Lu Ning felt sad in his heart: Manager Ye, who was usually majestic and majestic, was left here like a beggar after falling ill, and no one cared about him anymore.
She turned around and walked to the stove, rekindled the fire in a few moments, then brought a pot of water and put it on the stove to boil.
After a while, the water boiled and the room became warm.
Lu Ning carried the kettle, placed it on the small table beside Ye Guming's bed, poured another bowl and set it aside to dry.
Ye Qingfeng stood aside at a loss, watching her do all this in a daze, his heart beating wildly, and he tried to open his mouth several times, but could not make a sound.
"Qingfeng, there are so many people in our gang, but no one can take care of Uncle Ye? Also, where is your mother?" Lu Ning's face was slightly sulky.
Ye Qingfeng hesitated for a long time before carefully answering: "After the fire, everyone in the gang was very busy, and... my father didn't like to trouble others... as for my mother..."
At this moment, the person on the bed suddenly said softly.
Lu Ning hurriedly walked over and asked softly: "Uncle Ye, are you awake?"
Ye Guming slowly opened his eyes, saw the girl beside the bed, smiled reluctantly, and said in a hoarse voice: "Young gang leader, why are you here? But there is something wrong with the gang..."
Before he finished speaking, he coughed violently.
Ye Qingfeng grabbed him in one step, gently lifted Ye Guming's body up, and patted him on the back hard.
Lu Ning also picked up the dried tea and handed it to him.
Ye Guming took the tea and drank a few sips to relieve the dryness in his throat.
He looked at Lu Ning gratefully and said with a smile: "Sorry for the trouble, Gang Leader." Although his voice was still deep, it was much louder.
Lu Ning smiled: "We are all one family, why should Uncle Ye be so polite."
Ye Guming looked at Lu Ning and asked with concern: "I heard that your house was on fire last time, were you injured?"
Lu Ning smiled faintly: "I'm fine, but Uncle Ye, not only have you been hit by escorts, but you've also been caught in a fire. Are you still feeling well?"
Ye Guming's expression darkened, and he couldn't help but sigh deeply: "Hey, everything else is fine. It's just that I'm like a disabled person now. I can only lie in bed and can't move. I haven't practiced martial arts for many days, I'm afraid my body will be damaged."
It’s already rusty!”
Lu Ning was startled. He didn't expect that Ye Guming loved martial arts to such an extent that he was completely oblivious to other things besides martial arts.
She sighed quietly in her heart: I don't know if this is a blessing or a curse.