Chapter 149: If you give something, you must have a plan
Guo Cunxin followed Hu Shiyong, Hu Duo, Hu Baozong and others into the elegant hall, thinking that Li Chengzhi had been sent to the east chamber.
Hu Baoyi and several maids supported Li Chengzhi, and just as they crossed the East Gate, they stopped again.
He listened carefully and confirmed that Guo Cunxin had entered the main courtyard and that Li Chengzhi's personal guards had been arranged. He waved his hand again: "Go down!"
Several servant girls didn't understand and handed Li Chengzhi over to Hu Baoyi and his younger brother.
After all the servants had left, the two brothers looked at each other, smiled, and carried Li Chengzhi away to the west.
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I just came down from the banquet, where is my appetite?
The tables were filled with delicacies, but Guo Cunxin didn't want to look at them. He just took a bowl of vegetarian soup and took a few sips.
The father, son, uncle and nephew of the Hu family didn't say anything, they just stared at him with smiles, as if they were waiting for him to put the bowl and spoon into the case.
Guo Cunxin can roughly guess what these people want to say. He and Zhang Jingzhi also secretly imagined what the Hu family would do when they arrived in Jingyang.
You will definitely make some conditions that you cannot agree to, and you will definitely offend others if you refuse them.
But both of them thought that Li Chengzhi had always been decisive and must have known it well. In addition, he had a close relationship with Hu Baozong, and they were afraid of arousing Li Chengzhi's rebellious mentality, so they didn't want to say too much, so they didn't mention it.
Who knew that when things came to pass, this bastard would actually be drunk?
Guo Cunxin couldn't help but curse secretly in his heart.
Did Li Chengzhi have expected this and got drunk on purpose?
It’s okay to be drunk, but why don’t you tell me in advance so that your uncle can be aware of it?
It seems that I can only use the word "drag". If it really can't be delayed, then push.
Having made up his mind and no longer having any embarrassment, Guo Cunxin put down the soup cup leisurely.
Just as he was guessing what the Hu family would do, he saw Hu Shiyong wave his hand, and Hu Baozong on one side picked up a box. It didn't feel too strenuous, and he moved it over and placed it in front of Guo Cunxin.
Guo Cunxin already had some guesses: there should be gold and copper or other valuables inside.
"Had it not been for Chengzhi's treatment, Baozong and I would have been separated forever. I cannot thank you enough for this life-saving grace.
But the old love has not been repaid, and a new one has been added. Who could have imagined that with great ambition and righteousness, he would spend all his wealth to defeat thieves, and that God would use his talents to gather tens of thousands of heroes from scratch?
The reason for this, I won’t tell you, but Liu Shi can probably think of it. If the rebels can really be quelled without relying on the court, for me, the Hu family, it will be like reinventing the world.
I, Madam Hu, are deeply grateful for this great kindness. I really don’t know how to repay it, so I can only prepare some small gifts to express my feelings. In the future, if Chengzhi and Mr. Li have any needs, I, Madam Hu, will definitely respond...
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Guo Cunxin was slightly shocked and even felt numb.
Why is it different from what he imagined?
Both he and Zhang Jingzhi believed that the Hu family would definitely use both kindness and power: benefits would definitely be given, but the means of using power to suppress others would also be indispensable. Because they have this confidence.
But who would have thought that Hu Shiyong could lower his stance so low and speak so straightforwardly and openly?
Like recreating... Minggan Wunei?
It’s amazing to think about it...
Seeing that Guo Cunxin was a little stunned and didn't know how to respond, Hu Shiyong didn't care and nodded gently to Hu Baozong.
Hu Baozong opened the lid of the box, and a white light reflected out, shining directly on Guo Cunxin's face.
Guo Cunxin's eyes were slightly dazzled. When he looked again, his expression suddenly changed.
There are two jade stones inside?
And it’s also the finest mutton-fat white jade?
It is square and upright, about one foot in length and width, about an inch thick, and its whole body is white and moist, emitting a dazzling light.
Guo Cunxin was so horrified that he seemed to have forgotten to even breathe.
He originally thought that the box should contain gold collars...
What did Hu Shiyong say just now?
This is a small gift, just a token of appreciation...
I just laughed...
One jade pendant is worth a thousand gold (copper), how many jade pendants can be carved from these two people?
It's thirty or forty yuan, right? If you change it to copper, it's thirty to forty thousand kilograms.
That’s all.
No matter how miserable the Guo family and Li family are, they have inherited it for hundreds of years. They can still afford to buy a few jade pendants worn by their children and a few jade hairpins worn by their daughters.
But he is so big, so square, and this is really the first time I have seen him this big.
More importantly, the bigger this thing is, the greater the corresponding symbolic meaning...
That is to say, the thickness is not enough, otherwise these two square jade can definitely be called "auspicious", and it would be enough to carve a jade seal for the emperor...
Do you want it?
If it were Lee Shi-hyun, I'd probably agree without even thinking about it.
You can both make a fortune and hold someone’s back, so you’d be stupid not to do it...
Guo Cunxin's mind seemed to have grown grass, and he used all his strength to control his greedy thoughts.
As if he was twitching a bellows, his breathing became heavier and heavier, and even his voice trembled a little: "It's too... too precious..."
Seeing Guo Cunxin in such a shocked state, Hu Shiyong and Hu Ming looked at each other, feeling secretly proud in their hearts: He was indeed suppressed?
"It's too late to tell the truth!" Hu Shixian laughed softly, "If it were you, the legitimate son, would inheritance be more important, or would these external things be more important?"
Is this still a useful option?
Guo Cunxin recalled something Li Chengzhi said for no reason: If you save the land and lose the people, you will lose both the people and the land; if you save the people and lose the land, you will save both the people and the land...
Some are not suitable for the situation, but the principle is absolutely the same.
If the person is gone and the inheritance is cut off, what's the use of all the jade and all the prescriptions?
Maybe it will lead to even greater disaster...
Guo Cunxin took a deep breath, feeling a little guilty: he almost agreed.
If it were dozens of kilograms, or even a hundred kilograms of real gold, he would dare to accept it.
But something like this made him wary...
How could he not know the truth that "whatever you give must come with a plan"?
Such valuable things are given away at will. What the Hu family wants is definitely more than just a "son-in-law riding a dragon"...
Now he is worried. If Li Chengzhi sobers up, will he be able to withstand such temptation?
It should be possible. Chengzhi has never been fond of money. You can tell by looking at his attitude towards spending money...
Thinking of this, Guo Cunxin suddenly gained some confidence, but a wry smile appeared on his face: "I'm not afraid of your ridicule. If it were me, I would really accept it. But Baozong has known him for many days, so he should know Chengzhi's character well."
Yes, even though I am his uncle, I can’t make any decisions for him."
It means it doesn’t matter what I say!
Hu Shiyong had expected this.
If Guo Cunxin really dared to accept it, he would be suspicious.
As long as you can be tempted.
He firmly believed that no matter what promises Yang Shu had made to Guo Cunxin and Li Chengzhi, they would be eclipsed by such treasures...
Hu Shiyong chuckled: "What Liu Shi said makes sense. Baozong, go and see if Chengzhi has woken up!"
Hu Baozong responded and walked out.
As soon as he left the door, Hu Baozong heard someone calling him. He turned around and saw that Hu Baoyi and his brother Hu Baoli were standing on the side of the West Gate, each holding a lantern.
"Eldest brother, third brother, why haven't you rested?"
The two of them did not speak, but waved to him.
When he came closer, Hu Baoyi asked in a low voice: "But are you going to look for Li Chengzhi?"
Hu Baozong's heart skipped a beat: "How do you know?"
Hu Baoyi put his mouth on Hu Baozong's ear: "He is in the west chamber..."
It was like a thunderbolt struck Hu Baozong's head. After just two or three breaths, there was no trace of blood on his face.
There was even a little light shining on his forehead, and he broke into a cold sweat in an instant.
"Crazy...Whose idea was it?" He grabbed Hu Baoyi's collar and growled in a low voice.