Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 315: The Cloud Breaks through the Moon
She spread out paper and pen, adhering to the principle of always reporting good news but not bad news, and replied to Ye Qingfeng and Gui Lichi carefully:
In the letter, she first expressed her longing for the two of them, then briefly talked about Shengjing's situation, and recounted her new plan for the caravan in detail.
Thinking about the southern border where the old general had been guarding, it was adjacent to Annan. She wanted to ask about Annan's situation, but after thinking about it, she gave up...
As for Ye Qingfeng's request for a meeting, she only replied in a business-like manner: "When I have some free time, I will definitely go back to visit him and his adoptive father!"
After reading it carefully again, Lu Ning sealed the letter with paste and put his personal seal on the vent.
Afterwards, she sat in a chair in a daze and looked at the wine on the table, but she didn't have the slightest desire to drink.
Because she was always thinking about what kind of ship King Yi wanted!
There was a sudden knock on the door, and Murong Yanzhao's voice came from outside: "Lu Ning, are you asleep?"
"Here we come!" Lu Ning responded as he stood up and opened the door.
"Master, come in and talk." Lu Ning opened the door and gave way respectfully.
"It's okay, I'll just say it here." Murong Yanzhao put on his coat and took out an invitation and handed it to her: "Gu Zhili personally delivered this to her door today."
The bright red and gold-gilded cover is particularly dazzling in the dim night.
"Invitation?" Lu Ning took it and opened it, "The wedding of the eldest prince and Gu Sisi?"
How did these two people get together?
After thinking about it carefully, Lu Ning suddenly raised the corners of his lips and sneered: "I can't climb the high branch of King Yi, but I have climbed to the eldest prince. It seems that Gu Zhili has achieved his wish!"
As she said that, she threw the noble invitation aside casually and curled her lips: "Not interested."
Murong Yanzhao, however, twirled his beard and advised gently: "I would rather offend a gentleman than a villain. Since they sincerely invite you, you'd better go."
Lu Ning lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment before saying, "Let me think about it again."
Murong Yanzhao nodded and said nothing more.
"Oh, by the way." He was about to turn around and leave, but suddenly stopped: "Just now I saw Baohua calling the doctor for Prince Annan. I heard he has a fever."
Lu Ning was startled, remembering that Hu Qi had gone to the palace to pick him up today. He must have stood in the snow for a long time and got cold.
"Let me go and see him!"
With that said, Lu Ning went back to the house, put on his cloak, and fetched a lantern.
Murong Yanzhao frowned slightly: "It's too late now! Otherwise, you should go tomorrow!"
Lu Ning walked out of the door and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, I'll take a look and come back. I won't disturb his rest."
On an early spring night, it snowed heavily again.
Lu Ning wore a hood and a lantern, stepping on the thick snow in the garden, and hurriedly walked to the east courtyard.
Looking from a distance, there is still a light on the window of Hu Qi's room. It seems that he is not sleeping yet.
Lu Ning stood outside the door, shaking the snow off his body and boots, then raised his hand and knocked lightly on the door.
A tired and hoarse voice slowly came from inside the door: "Who is it...ahem..."
Before he finished speaking, there was a violent cough.
"Xiao Qi, it's me..." Lu Ning responded by committing suicide.
The door opened in response, revealing half of Baohua's body and his eyes like poisonous snakes.
"Xiaolu, come in quickly!" Baohua didn't speak, but Hu Qi spoke.
Baohua opened the door a little and raised his hand in greeting.
Lu Ning put the lantern in his hand aside, then raised the door curtain and walked into the bedroom.
"Xiao Qi, I heard that you are sick?" Lu Ning's voice was very soft, for fear of disturbing the people on the bed.
"It's so disappointing that a grown man can get sick so easily..."
Hu Qi lay weakly on the bed, her face as white as paper, her cheeks flushed unnaturally, but she pretended to smile relaxedly.
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Before the smile could reach his eyes, he started coughing again.
Lu Ning walked over, quickly picked up the tea bowl on the table, and brought it to his lips: "Stop talking and have a drink of water."
Hu Qi took the bowl and took a sip before her coughing gradually stopped.
He looked up at Lu Ning and said worriedly: "It's so late and it's so cold outside, why are you here?"
Lu Ning looked apologetic: "I heard you were sick, so I came over to see you. Why are you worried about me?"
"I'm fine." Hu Qi smiled weakly: "Baohua is taking care of me, don't worry."
"Don't forget, we are engaged now. There are so many brothers watching. How can I not come over when you are sick?"
Lu Ning joked and saw a medicine bowl on the table, which seemed to be still steaming. He took the medicine bowl, put it under his lips and blew on it, then took another spoonful of the medicine and brought it to his lips.
"If you have a wife like this, what else can a husband ask for?" Hu Qi smiled knowingly and joked, then put his mouth to her and drank the medicine in one gulp.
But then, his brows squeezed together, looking very painful.
Looking at his appearance, Lu Ning couldn't bear it: "How is it? Is it painful? Or does it feel uncomfortable somewhere?"
Hu Qi forced out a smile: "The medicine you gave me with your own hands is as sweet as sugar, how can it be bitter!"
Lu Ning smiled bitterly and shook his head. He picked up a plum on the table and handed it to him: "You know how hard it is, so don't be so stupid next time! After standing in the snow for so long, aren't you afraid of freezing into a snowman?"
Hu Qi winked at her and smiled softly: "If I get such care from you when I'm sick, what's the harm in freezing into a snowman?"
Lu Ning's cheeks turned red, she quickly lowered her eyes and sneered, "Stop saying stupid things!"
Hu Qi coughed a few more times and asked weakly: "You went to him, but for the purpose of water transportation? Did the negotiation go smoothly?"
Lu Ning nodded: "Well, it went smoothly."
Hu Qi breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "That's good. My cold weather is not in vain."
Lu Ning frowned slightly and stared at him, sighing: "Xiao Qi, you don't have to be so nice to me, you know our engagement -"
"Xiaolu." Hu Qi interrupted her and said feebly: "I know you are worried about the caravan's business. I also fully agree with the idea you proposed at the meeting last time. In the past few days, I think
After thinking about it, I thought there might be a way to help you."
"What can you do?" Lu Ning couldn't hold back his curiosity.
Hu Qi took a breath and then said slowly: "You know that Annan must pay tribute to Beiyu every year. The tribute items every year include local specialties, as well as a large number of agricultural products and handicrafts purchased from other countries. Naturally, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is responsible for purchasing tributes.
Responsible, but which company they choose to buy goods from has a lot to say and a lot of profit. So I think that after returning to Annan and regaining the throne, I will hand over the purchase of tributes to the caravan. What do you think?"
This proposal shocked Lu Ning.
You must know that these items exclusively for the royal family are purchased almost regardless of cost.
The same thing may only be worth a few taels to common people, but if it becomes a tribute, it will cost several taels or even more than ten taels of silver.
Therefore, whether they are tea growers, rice growers, brewers, or weavers, they all have their heads high in the hope of hooking up with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and making a lot of money from it.
Now, Hu Qi had easily put this golden rice bowl in front of him!
If once the matter is accomplished, not only will the brothers of the caravan be completely transformed, but the caravan will also have an unshakable position in the world, and they will no longer have to fear the malicious competition from other companies!
Such a rare opportunity is right in front of you, who would not be tempted by it?
Although Lu Ning knew what Hu Qi's purpose was, she was still a little shaken when she thought of the huge benefits this matter would bring to the caravan.
"I'm afraid the caravan can't handle such a big thing." Lu Ning obviously hesitated: "And you don't have to help me like this. Even if I saved your life, you have already paid me back..."
"I'm not helping you, I'm cooperating with you. You're also helping me!" Hu Qi called again at the right time.
He stopped her and explained with a smile: "Annan has experienced such a tragic thing, and the broker must have been hit hard. So I leave this matter to you because I believe you will not lie to me. You know, I
There are not many people who can be trusted..."
He spoke sincerely and with piercing eyes.
Lu Ning couldn't refuse, so he could only smile softly: "Okay, I will accept this for the brothers first. When you return to Annan, we will discuss it in the long term."
"By the way, you don't know yet, right?" Hu Qi sat up with difficulty.
Lu Ning quickly picked up a soft cushion and helped him place it behind him.
"The Emperor has announced my entry into the palace today."
"But there was a response from Annan?" Lu Ning asked nervously.
"Yes." Hu Qi sighed happily: "Under the heavy evidence and questioning from Emperor Yu, the traitor finally admitted his mistake and expressed his willingness to abdicate until I return to inherit the throne."
"That's great! You've finally come to the end of your hardships!" Lu Ning smiled knowingly, feeling sincerely happy for him.
"The emperor also said that he would send an envoy to take me back. At that time, if the thief harbors evil intentions, the envoy will intervene to ensure that Annan can recover as soon as possible." Hu Qiyue became more and more excited as he spoke, and his face improved accordingly.
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Lu Ning looked at him with a smile and felt relieved: now, everything has been settled. No one can question Hu Qi's identity anymore! Not even King Yi.
For some reason, she rarely united with King Yi on the matter of Hu Qi's identity, but consistently chose to believe in Hu Qi.
"It won't be long before I have to leave." Hu Qi looked at her, her voice suddenly a little sad.
"When...are you going to leave?" Lu Ning's heart trembled, and he felt reluctant to leave.
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be after the new year..." Hu Qi's voice sounded a little dry.
"Oh, that's good." Lu Ning looked down at his fingers and responded duplicitously.
Why was he so reluctant to leave him?
Because we have been together for a long time, it is inevitable that we will be reluctant to part with you.
Or did something change in her heart?
She didn't know and didn't want to find out. She just felt that when she thought that Hu Qi would leave soon and they would never have the chance to see each other again, she felt inexplicably sad.
"Xiaolu, I want to ask you a favor, please don't refuse me!" Hu Qiwu looked at her with bright black eyes, full of hope.
"Okay, you say it." With such eyes on him, Lu Ning couldn't bear to refuse.
"I hope that you and Toto can accompany me all the way back to Annan!" Hu asked in a tone of voice.
Lu Ning opened his mouth slightly and said nothing. He was obviously too shocked.
Seeing her troubled expression, Hu Qi quickly explained: "Although Emperor Yu sent an envoy to escort him, you know that Mr. Pei can't escape the murderous hands even in the imperial city. I'm worried that the Annan thief will jump over the wall and join the escort team."
Li An planted his spy. By then, I am afraid that I will be dead before I get to Annan. There is no one in Annan to inherit the throne, and the thief has a high reputation, so he will naturally enjoy his success!"
"So, you want me and Toto to escort you back?"
"I'm sorry, except for you and Toto, I can't trust anyone now! Including the brothers around you." Hu Qi said sadly.
After thinking for a long time, Lu Ning relaxed slightly and said, "Okay, I will deal with this matter for the time being. However, it is a serious matter, so I will have to discuss it with my master and brother before I can give you a final answer."
"Don't worry, I'll wait for you." Hu Qi's face bloomed with that bright and pure smile again.