When Wu saw Xiao Cui lowering his head and not speaking, he thought he was worried about himself, so he said, "Xiao Cui, you don't have to worry too much about me. Mr. Qi has already paid the fine, and this matter is over."
"Do you feel that Qi Mansion is no longer as prosperous as before?"
Xiao Cui nodded.
Wu said: "Now that Mr. Qi has a salary from the court and income from teaching and publishing books, you don't have to worry too much."
Xiao Cui frowned and said slowly: "I'm worried about Xiao Lezi. I don't know how he is doing."
Wu Shi was stunned for a moment and then smiled: "I almost forgot that you still pretend to be a human being in your heart."
Xiaocui blushed at what Wu said.
Wu Shi thought for a while: "Now Xiao Lezi is still locked up in the Neishi Mansion as a suspect."
"When I have time, I will tell Mr. Qi and let him find a way to talk to Mr. Zhao. If there is no conclusive evidence, Xiao Lezi will be released."
Xiaocui said happily: "Mrs. Xie."
After Xiaocui went out, Wu looked out the window with a complicated expression, as if he was making a difficult decision.
Wu Shi silently thought to herself: Xiaocui has been following me for so long, and I will not let anything happen to her.
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In Shangjun's courtyard, Zhao Teng hurried over.
Zhao Teng was about to enter, but was stopped by the craftsman at the door.
Zhao Teng frowned and asked, "You don't recognize me anymore? Are you even trying to stop me?"
The craftsman smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Master Zhao."
Zhao Teng raised his head and hummed softly, then squinted his eyes and saw that Jianghu's body was still blocking the door.
The craftsman saw that Zhao Teng was looking at him in confusion again, and then pointed to the sign next to him: Entrance fee.
Zhao Teng said impatiently: "I was invited by your Lord Huai."
The craftsman said: "Master Zhao, I have not received any notice, so the entrance fee cannot be waived."
Zhao Teng said angrily: "Okay, I'll take it from you, Master Huai."
The craftsman said nothing. He had heard many threats like this since he came to Shangjun Villa. Shangjun Villa was not a place that anyone could enter if they wanted to.
When Zhao Teng saw that the craftsman was silent, he could only feel anxious.
Huaiguzi entrusted himself to find out Xiaocui's origins. If it was delayed, he would tell His Majesty about the interest fee charged by Mr. Qi.
Originally, His Majesty had been criticizing him a lot in the past few days. If this matter was brought out again, His Majesty would definitely punish him. If it was serious, he might not even be able to keep his official position in the Internal Affairs Bureau.
The more Zhao Teng thought about it, the more anxious he became, but the entry fee was one hundred thousand, and when I took the one hundred thousand from my house, my wife would still have to strip me of my skin. Can I still return to this house?
Zhao Teng was in a dilemma, pacing back and forth.
Seeing that Zhao Teng was really anxious, the craftsman said in a low voice: "Sir, it is not impossible to not pay the entrance fee."
Zhao Teng's eyes gleamed and he said hurriedly: "What can we do?"
Takumi whispered: "As long as you admit that you are the best friend of the banished immortal, everything will be simple."
Zhao Teng said hesitantly: "This..."
The craftsman then advised: "You have never admitted that you are the best friend of the banished immortal. You can calculate for yourself how much money you spent on the entrance fee."
"Master Banished Immortal cares deeply about the Qin Dynasty and has dedicated his whole life to assist His Majesty. Think about it, did Master Banished Immortal set this threshold to make money?"
Zhao Teng said quietly: "What else could it be if it wasn't to make money?"
The craftsman said patiently: "Of course I am looking for like-minded people to work together for Your Majesty and Great Qin."
Zhao Teng frowned and asked, "This is the first time I heard about setting an entrance fee to find like-minded people."
The craftsman said: "Master Banished Immortal is a far-sighted person. If he is also a far-sighted person, he will naturally feel at ease and not need to pay the entrance fee."
"If you are a speculative person, your inner joy will definitely be clearly seen by Lord Banished Immortal."
"There are also some people who pretend to be aloof and disdain to associate with the banished immortals. Naturally, they will not pay the entrance fee."
The craftsman continued: "Sir, don't you look at those people who are forced to pay the entrance fee."
Zhao Teng thought for a moment and realized that it was true that he was either a neutral faction or a Chunyu faction. He was the only one who was always in a dilemma.
Zhao Teng thought to himself that now that he was in embarrassment, he pretended to recognize Huai Guzi as a good friend, which would save him from having to enter the house once.
Zhao Teng whispered: "I understand everything you said. I never said that I am not Lord Huai's best friend."
Takumi thought for a while and said, "Then you admit it?"
Zhao Teng nodded casually, even pretending to be thinking about something and nodded unconsciously to avoid the feeling of disobedience.
The craftsman stood aside to make way, and Zhao Teng walked in with satisfaction.
As soon as he took a step forward, the craftsman said loudly: "I would like to invite my best friend Zhao Teng and Zhao."
Not only did the people in Shangjun Courtyard hear it clearly, but the people passing by outside the door also looked around curiously.
Zhao Teng frowned and glared at the craftsman, and hurried into the courtyard, fearing that he might be seen on the road too late.
As an imperial eunuch, I had better keep a clean mind and keep a distance from people like Huai Guzi.
Thinking that Li Xin, who had always been honest and honest, had gradually become cunning and cunning under the leadership of Huaiguzi, he sighed. Above the court, there is another person with a sharp tongue.
At this time, Li Shui and Li Xin had heard the craftsman's voice.
Li Shui smiled but didn't say anything. When Li Xin heard this, he almost spit out a mouthful of tea.
Li Xin smiled and said: "Is Zhao Teng okay? He actually admitted that he is your best friend."
Li Shui smiled and said: "Brother Li, what can I say? You can't force anything. Look, Mr. Zhao, who has always had clear boundaries, didn't become friends with me in the end."
Li Xin smiled and said: "I'm afraid that your friendship will only last for a short period of time, maybe just for today.
At this time, Zhao Teng walked in.
Li Xin smiled and said, "My best friend is here."
Zhao Teng didn't expect that Li Xin was there, but Li Xin sarcastically said that he couldn't do anything to him.
Li Shui said slowly: "I wonder why Brother Zhao came to me."
Zhao Teng said: "The investigation you asked me to check has produced results."
Li Shui said: "Master Zhao is indeed the most efficient in doing things."
Zhao Teng cursed in his heart, how can it be less efficient? If I don't check it out for you, you will expose the interest issue to His Majesty.
Zhao Teng said slowly: "Xiaocui is from Chu and has been following the Wu family since he was a child."
Li Shui wondered: "Didn't they come to Xianyang ten years ago? Is the Wu family also from Chu?"
Zhao Teng said: "Wu was born just outside Xianyang City, and her father is from Chu."
Hearing the word Chu Di, Li Shui murmured in his heart.
These two words have already formed a conditioned reflex for Li Shui, and they are like a thorn in Li Shui's heart.
After all, there is a Xiang family in the Chu land. Whether Xiaocui is related to the Wu family and the Xiang family has not yet been found out.
After Zhao Teng finished speaking, he stared at Li Shui closely, wanting to see Li Shui's reaction.
Fortunately, Li Shui kept it to himself and tried not to express his inner thoughts to people like Zhao Teng, so he remained expressionless.
After listening to this, Li Shui simply nodded: "It turns out I'm a fellow villager."
Only then did Li Xin react and said, "Oh, yes, you and Wu are both from Chu. We are indeed fellow villagers."
"It's just a pity that a fellow countryman meets a fellow countryman and is facing a lawsuit in front of His Majesty."
Some people died, but not completely...
