Chapter 081 A Negotiation
"Who? Shen Zhuangling?"
Mu Qilin, like his brother Mu Qiyuan, was a dandy, and he was no less lustful than Chen Cao. He did not have a title, but because he was a concubine of the Duke of Guizhou, he did not take Chen Cao seriously. Here, I felt that I was on an equal footing with Chen Cao.
However, when he heard that Chen Cao came this time because of Shen Zhuangling, he was a little surprised: "Uncle Dingwu, do you like that widow?"
"As the saying goes, there are many disputes in front of the widow. I know that Brother Mu is the person in charge of the residence. All I need is that Brother Mu gives me a document." Chen Cao said with a smile.
Mu Qilin knew Shen Zhuangling's purpose in Jinling very clearly. Although she was not too important, she was still someone who worked for the Mu family. How could she let an earl leave as soon as he said he wanted to leave? Moreover, Shen Zhuangling knew the secret. A lot, if it is revealed, it will be a threat to the Mu family.
"I think Uncle Wu has misunderstood," Mu Qilin refused: "Shen Zhuangling is a good member of my Mu family, but I can't make the decision. We have to let our ancestors make the decision on such matters."
"How come your Mu family's ability to shirk blame is hereditary?"
Although Chen Cao spoke very quietly, Mu Qilin still heard: "I wonder what Uncle Dingwu meant by this?"
Chen Cao laughed and then waved his hand: "Brother Mu, don't get me wrong. Could it be that Brother Mu doesn't remember the maritime trade business I did with Duke Wei and Duke Qian?"
How could Mu Qilin not know that Chen Cao was just an earl and a distinguished noble? There was no comparison with them, a long-established aristocracy that had been passed down for ten generations. From the bottom of his heart, he did not take Chen Cao seriously.
"Business matters are business matters. As for Shen Zhuang Ling, I think it's better for Uncle Dingwu to stay out of it. I can turn a blind eye to the matter between you and her." Mu Qilin knew that Shen Zhuang Ling As for what happened during his contact with Chen Cao, those who worked in the grocery store would naturally tell him one by one. No matter what, he was the owner of this place.
Chen Cao thought for a while, and then made a helpless gesture: "Since Brother Mu doesn't appreciate the relationship, how about we just do a business deal?"
Mu Qilin stared at Chen Cao: "Uncle Dingwu, tell me, let me see if this business is worth it."
"It must be valuable," Chen Cao quickly took over: "I wonder if Brother Mu thinks the title of Duke of Guizhou is valuable?"
Mu Qilin's body trembled, and then he stared at Chen Cao's eyes for a long time before saying, "Uncle Dingwu, what do you mean by this?"
There was no maid in the hall. Chen Cao stood up and relaxed his waist: "Oh, they say that Mu Qilin, the Duke of Guizhou, is a smart man. Why is he acting stupid now?"
'Boom...'
Mu Qilin slapped the coffee table hard: "Uncle Dingwu, don't bully others too much."
Zhao Xin was about to show off his power, but was stopped by Chen Cao. Then he turned to look at him and said, "Your brother Mu Qiyuan is domineering and lustful. He raped women in Yunnan. I wonder if Brother Mu has heard of this?"
"Uncle Dingwu, don't talk nonsense..." Mu Qilin said coldly.
Chen Cao smiled and said: "Don't forget that I am the commander of Jinyi Weinan Town Fusi. Your Yunnan is under the jurisdiction of our Nanzhen Fusi."
Of course it is true, otherwise Chen Cao would not dare to talk nonsense to the future Duke of Guizhou.
Mu Qilin took a deep breath: "Uncle Dingwu, what are you doing here today? If you are looking for trouble, I, the Duke of Guizhou, are not afraid of you."
"Don't look for trouble, don't look for trouble." Chen Cao shook his head repeatedly: "I told you, I'm here to discuss business with Brother Mu, and the item is Shen Zhuangling, a bargaining chip? I already said, the title of Duke of Guizhou."
"I still don't understand what Uncle Dingwu means." Mu Qilin remained unmoved.
Chen Cao tried his best and said: "Today, the eldest grandson of the Duke of Guizhou is domineering and does many evil things. You are the eldest grandson of a concubine. If something happens to the eldest grandson of the Duke of Guizhou, would Brother Mu be interested in taking over the title of Duke of Qian?"
Mu Qilin was shocked, and then he looked at Chen Cao calmly: "It is impossible for these things to happen. Even if they do, it is not something I can decide. It depends on the wishes of the ancestors and the current emperor."
"Hey..." Chen Cao looked at Mu Qilin with a look of resentment: "I just came to talk to you, so I won't cheat you. Brother Mu, I'm going to make a deal with Shen Zhuangling. Now I'm still with you." You are talking about business. If you refuse to give Shen Zhuang Ling to me in the future, our business will not be counted. You must never forget that I am Jin Yiwei."
"Uncle Dingwu, are you threatening me?" Mu Qilin looked at Chen Cao.
Chen Cao smiled and shook his head: "No, I, Chen Cao, may be an eunuch, but I am a good person. After brother Mu has thought clearly, he will go to Nanzhen Fusi to find this Zhao Zhenfu."
After leaving the Duke of Guizhou's mansion, Zhao Xin said: "Don't worry, uncle, I will go back to find Luo Zhi to accuse this kid, and he will definitely succumb within three days."
"Bastard..." Chen Cao scolded: "I haven't broken my skin with him yet, so I won't go to this extent. Otherwise, wouldn't I offend the Mu family in advance? I still want to rely on the Mu family to make money in maritime trade."
"I realize my mistake." Xin Zhao said, cupping his fists.
"Let's go, let's go find Wei Guogong first."
Xu Hongji is fond of alchemy recently, but all the royal family, nobles and high-status scholar-bureaucrats of the Ming Dynasty are fond of alchemy. Except for Zhu Yuanzhang, there are few emperors in the Ming Dynasty who have long life. Even the longest reigning Emperor Wanli is fond of alchemy. medicine, otherwise Emperor Taichang would not have been given two red pills by Li Kezhuo to death.
"Come on Yew Chung," Xu Hongji greeted Chen Cao enthusiastically: "Look, this was just made yesterday, take one..."
Chen Cao shuddered. He was born in New China and grew up under the red flag. He received higher education since he was a child. He himself was not a fish in the quality education. He did not agree with the idea of elixirs prolonging life: "Master, this can Do you want to eat?”
Xu Hongji picked up a dark red elixir and put it into his mouth, chewed it twice and swallowed it: "The legitimate son of Master Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain was going to the capital to pray for the late emperor. He passed by Nanjing and I was responsible for receiving him. It just so happened that I Your Majesty, please teach me the secret method of refining elixirs. Only the royal family has the opportunity to take these elixirs, so you are sure not to get one."
The kindness was hard to refuse. Chen Cao took the elixir tremblingly. Xu Hongji was very satisfied and turned to call the next generation Zhang Tianshi. Chen Cao turned around and looked at Zhao Xin behind him and said: "Zhao Xin...eat it... "
Zhao Xin has been with Chen Cao for so long and has learned to be clever a long time ago. Anything Chen Cao is not willing to do must be a bad thing. He also showed a bitter look at the moment: "Uncle, is this poisonous?"
"Asshole," Chen Cao scolded, "My father-in-law dares to eat it, but you don't dare to eat it? This kind of thing will make you so hard that you will faint."
"Seriously?" Xin Zhao raised his eyebrows.
Chen Cao smiled evilly and patted Xin Zhao on the shoulder: "I've read a lot, so I won't lie to you."
"Hehe..." With a silly smile, Xin Zhao swallowed the ammunition in one gulp.
"Yozhong," as soon as Xin Zhao swallowed it, Xu Hongji walked into the lobby with a young man: "What, how does it taste?"
Zhao Xin came up behind Chen Cao: "Sour uncle..."
Chen Cao pretended to lick his tongue and said, "The taste is too sour and I'm not used to it. I'm worried that I'll have diarrhea when I go back."
As soon as these words came out, another woman in Taoist robes followed behind the young man and said: "You are so ignorant. This is the secret recipe of Longhu Mountain. If you eat it, you will only strengthen your body. Why do you have diarrhea?"
"Third sister..." The young man was wearing a Taoist robe and was very polite: "Uncle Dingwu, don't worry, men will strengthen their bodies after taking this pill, and women will be refreshed, nourished and beautiful. diarrhea."
"Seriously?" His eyebrows twitched, he looked at Xu Hongji and said, "Sir, if you still have some, give me another one."
Xu Hongji said angrily: "Where did you get so many? These two are just two that Little Heavenly Master has been practicing for seven days. Each one consumes medicinal materials worth three hundred taels..."
"Three hundred taels?" Chen Cao's eyes widened, and then he looked at Zhao Xin with great regret. When Zhao Xin saw this, he quickly lowered his head and stopped looking at Chen Cao. Chen Cao then raised his hand to the young Taoist priest: "I was the one who was rude. I'm sorry. Little Celestial Master is not here to accompany you."
Xu Hongji smoothed things over and said, "Yaozhong, let me introduce to you. This is Zhang Xianyong, the eldest son of Zhang Guoxiang, the 50th generation Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain. This girl is her cousin Zhang Ru."
Zhang Ru looked stingy: "It is said that Mr. Nalan from Jinling is talented, but I didn't expect that he is just a playboy."
"Little sister..." Zhang Xianyong scolded sternly, and then raised his hands towards Chen Cao: "Uncle Dingwu Hailiang, please don't be as familiar with my little sister."
"Brother, I'm already eighteen." Zhang Ru interrupted.
Zhang Xianyong's expression was horrified, and then he turned to look at Chen Cao and apologized again: "Uncle Dingwu, this is my first time going out. If there is anything wrong with me, I will take it for her."
Chen Cao was a little embarrassed and quickly laughed and said: "Hahaha, you are so polite, little Heavenly Master. I am a martial artist and I don't care about this at all. I will not get angry with the little girl. Otherwise, how can I, Jinling Nalan Rongruo, use my name?"
"Hahaha..." Xu Hongji laughed and smoothed things over: "We are almost the same age and have a lot to talk about in common. Besides, it's all just minor misunderstandings. I make the decision. Let's go to Qinhuai Tower for a drink."
In the private room of Qinhuai Building, several people were drinking happily. After half the wine, Xu Hongji patted Zhang Xianyong on the shoulder and said: "Little Celestial Master, your sister told me the day before yesterday that you have a deep understanding of fortune telling and divination? I don't know. Can you show it to me?"
Zhang Xianyong smiled and then said: "To be honest with you, my family has been the top nobles of the Ming Dynasty since Emperor Taizu. As long as the Ming Dynasty lasts, my family will be rich and noble forever. Why do you need to read fortune tellers?"
"Hahaha..." Xu Hongji laughed and touched his hands, and then said with regret: "It's a pity, it's a pity."
Zhang Ru then said: "What a pity. I can't show it to my father-in-law. Why don't I show it to Uncle Dingwu?"
Chen Cao found it interesting as soon as he heard this, so he took the initiative to move over and raised his hand towards Zhang Xianyong: "Little Heavenly Master, I am a new rich man. Maybe you can see how many generations my Chen family will be rich and powerful?"
"That's right, little Heavenly Master, the Chen family was originally a general from our country's government. Now that Yaozhong has obtained this earldom by virtue of his own ability, let's take a look at his luck?"
Zhang Xianyong thought that his little sister was so dishonest during the day, so he sold a favor and regarded it as an apology to Chen Cao: "That's fine, Uncle Dingwu, I'm sorry for being rude, please stretch out your left hand, Uncle Dingwu. "
Chen Cao stretched out his left hand with a look of anticipation on his face.
Zhang Xianyong took advantage of the bright candlelight in the private room and observed carefully. His originally smiling face suddenly became serious, and suddenly he raised his head and stared at Chen Cao's face.
Everyone in the room looked at Zhang Xianyong curiously. When Chen Cao saw Zhang Xianyong's expression, he immediately became nervous: "Little Heavenly Master, what's wrong? Could it be that I have bad luck."
Zhang Xianyong stared at Chen Cao for a long time and then said: "Uncle Dingwu's fortune is very good. His face is shining, his appearance is solemn, and his eyebrows are faintly red. Not only does he look like a rich man, but he is also destined to be a woman." Very good, but..."
After saying that, he stopped talking. Zhang Ru on the side immediately interjected: "Right, brother, let me just say, I knew it from the first time I saw him during the day..."
"Shut up..." Zhang Xianyong scolded Zhang Ru, then turned to look at Chen Cao: "Uncle Dingwu, the secret must not be leaked, and I hope Uncle Dingwu Haihan, but according to Uncle Dingwu's palmistry and face, Dingwu Uncle Wu’s future wealth should not stop here.”
Although Chen Cao felt that this guy had something to hide, when he saw him saying that he would be richer than this in the future, he laughed from ear to ear: "Hahaha, thank you little Heavenly Master, come and give me a toast."
Because of Zhang Tianshi's family's affirmation, Chen Cao is more optimistic about his future, but although destiny is destined, the goal must be achieved through his own efforts, otherwise...
"Brother, haven't you seen it too? There must be something weird about that guy, but you want to fool him by telling him that the treasure is solemn. Doesn't the uncle often say that red eyebrows must bring evil spirits?" Zhang Ru and Zhang Xianyong The two of them were sitting in a carriage. Because they lived in Wei Guogong's mansion, they were on the same road as Xu Hongji but in a different carriage.
Zhang Xianyong opened his eyes at this moment and said in a low voice: "I looked at his face. Apart from his long life, I feel that this person is not this person."
"I think so too..." Zhang Ru nodded: "I could tell at a glance when I saw him during the day, and you didn't let me tell you just now."
Zhang Xianyong looked at her and said: "These words can't be nonsense. Have you forgotten the words taught by the master? The secret of heaven must not be leaked. This person is more than a mortal. From what I see in his appearance, he should have the aura of an emperor..."
Zhang Ru looked at Zhang Xianyong: "Brother, are you right?"
Zhang Xianyong opened the curtains of the carriage, looked at the moonlit sky above his head, and murmured: "Master will definitely not lie to me..."
Because Chen Cao drank a lot, Zhao Xin did not dare to let him ride a horse, so he called a carriage to accompany him. At this moment, he felt as if his lower abdomen was on fire. He thought it must be the pill that caused the trouble during the day.
"Xin Zhao..." Chen Cao opened the carriage curtain: "Go to Shen Ji..."
The grocery stores were not open at night. Besides, Jinling was called Kyoto in the Ming Dynasty. The rules here remained the same even after Chengzu moved the capital.
When Chen Cao's carriage arrived at Shen Ji, the door of the grocery store was already closed, so Zhao Xin came to the door on the right side of the grocery store's facade and knocked hard.
"Open the door..."
I knocked three times, but no one responded.
Xin Zhao came to the carriage and said, "Uncle, there is no answer inside."
Chen Cao stood out of the carriage and was greeted by a gust of wind, which woke him up and said, "If you don't open the door, we'll kick it in."
