Zu An didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He never expected that the two women would arrive one after another and both of them would give him private money at the same time.
The theory of lions and lionesses that I longed for before seems to have come true?
But when the day came, he was not used to it and subconsciously declined.
"What's so bad about this? There's no need to divide this between you and me. It's a pity that I was injured a few years ago and was so disheartened that I couldn't think about anything. Otherwise, I should have more private money." Liu Ning She couldn't help but put the banknote into his arms, and a gentle smile appeared on her face. Just because she met Zu An, she felt that her life was more radiant, and her whole person seemed to be glowing with a second spring.
Seeing that the other party seemed to want to refuse, Liu Ning's face became serious: "Based on my understanding of the Crown Princess, her exquisite heart must have noticed that you are short of money recently, and she must have given you money just now. If you didn't If you accept me, do you think I’m too old?”
"How could that be possible?" She had already mentioned this, but Zu An still had the nerve to refuse.
At this time, there seemed to be a little person in my mind who kept saying things like "Auntie, I don't want to work hard anymore" or "I've had a bad stomach since I was a child, and the doctor said I'm suitable for eating soft food."
"That's pretty much it." Seeing him accept it, Liu Ning's slightly frowned brows gradually relaxed, "By the way, Azu, you didn't actually have to give money to those people before."
"I always feel that it's not good to take people's things for free, and he will exploit the people below him layer by layer." Zu An replied.
"Who said you took things for free? You clearly provided them with your current position and power, but you just didn't realize it," Liu Ningyu said to her sincerely, "Maybe your previous living environment was different and you don't understand. The way we as people think about things.”
"If you don't take their things for free, do you think they will be grateful and happy? Not only won't they, but they will be frightened, thinking that something is not done well to make you unhappy, and they will be worried that you will find a reason to replace them. Here Under such fear, I might do something to harm you."
"Only if you accept their things will they think they are yours and will work wholeheartedly for you from now on."
Zu An: "..."
He couldn't help but sigh: "It's really complicated. It seems I'd better focus on practicing."
Liu Ning pursed her lips and smiled: "Just let me take care of these mundane things for you from now on. By the way, I have something else I want to discuss with you when I come here this time. The people from Zishan are back, and Princess Xiaodie and others are now being imprisoned. , everyone is still having a headache as to how to deal with it.”
Zu Anxin thought this was not a coincidence. Just now Bi Linglong also came over to ask about this: "What do you think?"
Liu Ning did not hide anything: "If it is the prince of Qi who is captured this time, we can avoid future troubles forever, but only capturing one Zhao Xiaodie will have no impact on the overall situation. That kid Zhao Zhi is still in the fiefdom. Li Ma will raise his flag at the slightest sign of trouble. Now that the court is stable, it's best not to provoke him."
"Furthermore, Guan Chouhai and several other sect leaders of the Taoist sect are also involved. If we really want to pursue the case, it will also cause a strong backlash from the Taoist sect."
"That means we won't pursue the case? I have no objection." Zu An thought that although she and Bi Linglong were sworn enemies, their ways of thinking were really close.
"You can't escape the death penalty. If there is no punishment at all, they will just think that the imperial court is weak and can be bullied. I will think about how to deal with it later." Liu Ning snorted coldly, "By the way, don't you have to make elixirs recently? Oh no, I just want to take this opportunity to drain their profits. Haha, this method is really good. I think they are willing to spend money to save their lives. I am really a genius. I am afraid that I am the only one who can come up with this idea."
Seeing her excited look, Zu An couldn't help but say that Bi Linglong actually thought the same way.
"By the way, you also need to communicate with the Crown Princess." Liu Ning added, "She has been fighting with King Qi's lineage for so many years and has already developed a deep hatred. I'm afraid it won't be so easy to let them go. You can't let them go either." Knowing the relationship between me and her, it would only be counterproductive for me to tell her."
Zu An: "..."
"Ahem, let me try it. She should give me some face." Just now, Bi Linglong also asked herself to persuade the queen. If they knew the truth, would they bite her?
Kill me.
"Yes, yes, she is very kind to you, which makes me a little jealous." Liu Ning said quietly, "Linglong is young and beautiful, how can she be as old and yellow as me."
Zu An couldn't help but laugh: "If you call people old and yellow, then there will be no beauty in the world."
Liu Ning suddenly came over and licked her lips: "I came here to give you such a big gift this time, how can you thank me?"
She could see that the other person's eyes were about to ooze with water, filled with the desire of a woman.
Zu An secretly sighed, this is the difference between a mature woman and a young girl. Bi Linglong is much shy and takes the initiative every time.
At most, she could use casual clothes to give some obscure hints. If she hadn't been careful, she might not even have understood.
But Liu Ning was able to express her desire passionately and proactively, rubbing around in his arms like a little wild cat.
It was hard for him to refuse, otherwise it would be troublesome if Liu Ning suspected what he had done with Bi Linglong just now.
It just so happened that he was interrupted in the middle of the process and his anger had not been completely released. He could not withstand her teasing.
Liu Ning smiled charmingly, her whole body slowly slid down, her red lips slightly opened.
But Zu An was startled and hurriedly helped her up. If she felt Linglong's aura, it would be really doomed.
Liu Ning chuckled: "So you are already in such a hurry."
As he spoke, he leaned on the table naturally, his waist sank, and his seductive eyes exuded a silent invitation.
Zu An couldn't hold back any longer and pounced forward with a roar.
Not long after Bi Linglong left the small courtyard, she suddenly frowned slightly and sat down on a stone to rest.
"Miss, what's wrong with you?" Rong Mo was startled and hurriedly walked around her to check.
"It's okay, just take a rest. Maybe my legs are numb from sitting for a long time." Bi Linglong explained with a blushing face.
"How long have you been doing this?" Rong Mo's eyes widened, "Is Mr. Zu so fierce?"
Bi Linglong was so embarrassed that she pulled her ears and explained: "What nonsense is sitting on the stool! What nonsense do you think about every day in your little head!"
"Oh, it's obviously you who did it, why can't I even think about it for a second?" Rong Mo muttered. Seeing the other person's eyebrows slightly raised, she hurriedly begged for mercy, and finally managed to comfort the young lady.
"Miss, I was really worried just now, for fear that the queen would bump into you..." Rong Mo stuck out his tongue mid-sentence.
Bi Linglong's face heats up: "What's there to be afraid of? Master Zu and I are very beautiful..."
"Yes, yes!" Rong Mo curled his lips, his expression as if he said I believe you, "By the way, miss, your legs were fine when you came out of the house just now, why are they suddenly weak now."
"The Queen was watching just now. No matter how soft you are, you must hold on..." Halfway through, she finally realized that the other party was deliberately making excuses, and couldn't help but grab her face directly, "Okay, Momo, when did you become like this? It’s broken.”
"Oh, miss, I do care about you." Rong Mo smiled and begged for mercy, but felt a little relieved in his heart. The two grew up together and were as close as sisters, but after the miss entered the palace and became the princess, she might not accept it because she was too young. The public could only maintain the majesty of the Crown Princess at all times, but the two of them were at odds.
As a result, after sharing the secret this time, the relationship between the two seemed to be back to its former self.
After fighting for a while, Bi Linglong deliberately made a serious face and said: "Let's go, continue down the mountain."
"Miss, have you really rested enough? Do you want to sit down for a while longer?"
"..."
"Miss, you have been in there for more than an hour just now. Is Mr. Zu really that brave? I heard that men have very short time."
"Who are you listening to... Bah, no one will think you are mute if you don't speak."
"Miss, your fragile body can carry..."
"If you say this again, I'll cut out your tongue!"
Besides, Bi Ziang waited below until the flowers withered, and finally saw her sister.
When the younger sister came out, she couldn't help but greet her: "Linglong!"
"Brother? Why are you here?"
"Daddy wants to see you, ask me to come and pick you up." Bi Ziang said as he glanced at her one more time and couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Linglong's complexion is much more rosy these days than before, and she has become more and more beautiful."
Rong Mo thought that after being showered with love for more than an hour, his complexion would not be rosy.
Bi Linglong obviously guessed what her maid was thinking, so she glared at her quietly to warn her not to reveal any flaws, and then replied: "Daddy, if anything happens, just send someone to let me know..."
She suddenly froze mid-sentence. Logically speaking, her father was going to the East Palace to see him. How could she, a princess, go to meet the ministers?
My father has been involved in politics for many years and would not make such a mistake. Is there something he cannot say in the East Palace?
She said calmly: "Then let's go back to Bi Mansion first."
After entering the carriage, her expression became serious: "What is going on?"
"I don't know. My father said it was related to the life and death of the Meng family, but I think he was too alarmist." Bi Ziang disagreed. Now that the Meng family is finished, the situation of the Bi family is very good. He can't imagine how he will lose.
Bi Linglong did not laugh, because she knew that her father was definitely not the type to joke around.
Soon after returning to Bi's house, the two of them were taken to a secret room by Bi Qi, and even the personal maid Rong Mo was not allowed to approach.
Seeing him in such a big fight, Bi Ziang also panicked: "Dad, what happened?"
Bi Linglong also looked at her father solemnly.
Bi Qi sighed: "The Meng family's fate today will be the Bi family's tomorrow. No, it might be even worse."
"Dad, what's going on? Stop playing riddles." Bi Linglong was anxious.
"Have you heard that Zu An, who is currently being talked about in the streets, is probably the grandson of the former emperor?" Bi Qi said.
Bi Linglong nodded: "I heard something. I have sent people to deal with it. It should be some meddlesome people talking nonsense."
"What if it's true?" Bi Qi looked at her with burning eyes.
"So what if it's true, the previous dynasty has been destroyed for so many years. Now the emperor has passed away, and there will be no one to care about it." Bi Linglong didn't take it seriously, what did she think, that's it?
Whether he is a commoner or a grandson of the emperor, it doesn't matter if he is the person he likes.
And she believed that with her relationship with Azu, the other party wouldn't mind this either.
"You don't understand," Bi Qi hesitated again and again, "When the Zhao family secretly plotted against the princes and grandsons of the previous dynasty, my father was the one in charge!"
"What!" Bi Ziang, who was originally careless, exclaimed when he heard this.
Are you kidding? Zu An is now one of the Bi family's biggest supporters, but now they find out that there is such a blood feud between the two parties?
Thinking of the Meng family's fate, he couldn't help but shudder. No wonder his father said that the Bi family's fate would be even worse.
Bi Linglong had just experienced an extremely happy thing. She felt like she was in the clouds, but now she fell hard to the ground in an instant. She was stunned, and countless memories came to her mind in an instant.
