The next day, the county magistrate visited again in person. What was different from yesterday was that this time he brought many vegetables, fruits and various meats in a carriage, as well as several jars of fine wine, the aroma of which was overflowing.
Gu Shengchao entertained the county magistrate in the front parlor.
The county magistrate waited for Gu Shengchao to sit down before he sat aside with him and said with a smile on his face: "Master Gu, it is really difficult here. I specially sent some fruits and vegetables to express my concern. Several cooks and cooks came with Xiaguan. Servant, they will stay with you for a few days, so that you can rest assured about your official duties and don’t have to worry about three meals a day."
"I'm afraid this is inappropriate. There are only four of us and we can take care of ourselves." Gu Shengchao didn't want to trouble others.
The county magistrate said with a flattering smile: "It is an honor for me to return to my hometown, Lord Gu. How can I say it is troublesome?"
Seeing no one at the door, he whispered: "I was in office two years ago. When Zhao Yinhu was assassinated, many people asked me to severely punish the murderer. I considered that it was Zhao Yinhu who was unkind and unjust, so he avenged his father." It is actually an act of loyalty and filial piety, so I deliberately suppressed the case and refused to pursue it. I hope that Sir Gu will be sympathetic to the sincerity of this official."
The county magistrate said this, and Gu Shengchao immediately understood his intention.
I just want to tell Gu Shengchao that your achievements today are inseparable from my magnanimity back then. If you had been arrested and brought to justice at that time, you would not be as successful as you are today.
Gu Shengchao also knew in his heart that the day he pushed Ding Ying away in a small cart overnight, it was the county magistrate's laziness that allowed him to muddle along and not chase him. It was not because of the dispute between Jianghu and Jianghu that he let Ding Ying go.
If he had been caught and brought to justice that day, the best outcome would have been to be exiled to the border, and from then on he would live in a barren land and suffer, without the many adventures he had later.
"To be honest, the murderer that day was me, Gu Shengchao. Thanks to the county magistrate for your noble hand, Gu was able to achieve what he is today." Gu Shengchao told the truth. While admitting it generously, he also showed his trust in the county magistrate.
"Sir Gu, you're too polite. How dare a lower official to climb up to you?" The county magistrate was elated after hearing this, knowing that this backer was absolutely solid and would at least not hurt him.
The county magistrate stood up to leave, but Gu Shengchao stopped him: "Please stay, is there a larger bank in the county? I have some gold and silver in my old house. Since it is hidden in a secret room and no one has found it, can I exchange it for silver notes for convenience?" Carry."
"Master Gu, just give me your orders." The county magistrate came outside and told his men to hurry up and go to the county seat, and notified the bank manager to come as soon as possible.
An hour later, several people rushed over.
The county magistrate introduced: "These are the two most powerful banks in our county. I wonder where your treasure is?"
"Come with me."
Gu Shengchao led the way to the bedroom on the second floor, opened the mechanism of the dressing mirror, and revealed the shining gold and silver jewelry hidden behind it.
The county magistrate and the money banker's eyes widened in astonishment. They couldn't believe that such a seemingly abandoned house could hide such a large number of treasures.
The two shopkeepers squatted in front of the dark room to discuss for a while, and one of them said, "Sir, it's just that our small place has limited financial resources. Each of my two families has contributed 10,000 taels of silver notes, and I really can't afford any more."
Twenty thousand taels!
Lu Jin, who was following behind, felt his head was in a turmoil and couldn't count the exact amount of twenty thousand taels.
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Gu Shengchao agreed readily: "You can find a car to take me away today, and the banknotes can be delivered at a convenient time."
The two bank storekeepers looked at each other and said, "Sir, are you okay with us taking him away?"
Gu Shengchao glanced at the county magistrate, chuckled and said, "What are you afraid of? With the county magistrate as your guarantor, am I worried that you might run away?"
"We admire your lord's broad-mindedness." The shopkeeper of the bank was also afraid of having a long night and dreaming too much, so he hurriedly packed his clothes and drove him away.
The county magistrate said goodbye at the same time and used his own guards to escort them back to the county seat safely.
Gu Shengchao was busy with reception, but Bailihuan didn't see anyone all day long. Except for eating, he spent the whole time in the lobby studying the residue of the medicine.
Because he didn't have enough equipment at hand, Feng Nanjing often went to the county town for shopping. Sometimes he made several trips a day, and his face was blackened by the scorching sun, and he could shake dirt all over his body before going to bed.
Fortunately, the county magistrate can
Fresh vegetables and fruits were delivered, and there were dedicated people to take care of the cooking and cleaning. Lu Jin also had some free time and could practice her martial arts at ease.
Two days later, the bank manager came to visit and brought 20,000 taels of silver notes.
After they left, Gu Shengchao called Lu Jin to his room, roughly divided a stack of banknotes, and pushed one of them to Lu Jin: "You have been wronged by following me, these are for you."
Lu Jin did not accept it, and stood aside with tears rolling down his face again.
"What's wrong, the banknote still bites someone?" Gu Shengchao felt confused.
"I know, you gave me the banknote just to drive me away. I will never come back! I don't want to leave. I want to study and practice with you." Lu Jin sobbed and broke down in tears.
It turned out to be like this. Gu Shengchao couldn't laugh or cry. He shook his head speechlessly and said: "You misunderstood me. I will not drive you away. If you accept the banknote, I will keep you. If you don't accept it, I will be angry." "
"What?" Lu Jin looked up at Gu Shengchao, feeling incredible.
Gu Shengchao looked at her and said seriously: "I don't care why you follow me, in short, I owe you a lot, and I should compensate you. Furthermore, your mother is not in good health and needs to buy medicine for medical treatment. For her own health Mother, why don’t you use the money you earn through your own skills?”
"I..." Lu Jin was speechless.
The banknote of twenty thousand taels is on the table. Even if it is half, ten thousand taels is an amount that is beyond the reach of most people.
To say that one is not moved is definitely to deceive oneself and others.
"But, isn't it too much?" Lu Jin muttered.
The ancient sage smiled softly and said, "You can take whatever you want, and I'm willing to take them all."
Lu Jin hesitated and took out only one piece. The ancient sage had sharp eyes and saw clearly that it was only the minimum amount of one hundred taels.
Gu Shengchao sighed, picked out a thousand taels and handed it to her, ordering: "Put this away, otherwise I will get really angry."
Lu Jin carefully put it away and said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Gu."
After saying that, tears fell again.
Gu Shengchao was completely petrified: "You, can you stop crying? If outsiders see it, they think I'm bullying you!"
"I just can't control it." Lu Jin took out a handkerchief and wiped his tears with a smile, but the tears fell again.
Gu Shengchao put away the banknotes: "Okay, you cry slowly, but don't let outsiders see you."
It was hard to guess what this girl like Lu Jin was thinking. Gu Shengchao walked out of the room, leaving her alone to calm down her emotions.
He walked towards the front yard, wanting to know how his adopted brother Bailihuan was doing, but he saw Feng Nanjing leading a horse and walking back quickly, carrying a woman on the horse's back.
The woman was leaning over the saddle, as if she had been seriously injured.
"Uncle, help me carry this person in quickly. She has been poisoned. Let my master help detoxify her." Feng Nanjing said anxiously when he saw Gu Shengchao.
Gu Shengchao walked over quickly and helped Feng Nanjing lift the woman off the saddle.
When he saw the woman's face, Gu Shengchao was shocked and said, "It's Xiang Hongji from the Poison Sect. What happened to her?"
"It's hard to explain. Is she trying to save my injury or let the master see if he can be treated first?" Feng Nanjing picked up Xiang Hongji and ran towards the lobby.
"What's wrong?" Bailihuan heard the noise and opened the door.
"Master, please help her." Feng Nanjing ran into the room and laid Xiang Hongji down on the table.
Bailihuan took her pulse and said with a heavy expression: "This person's aura is disordered and his life is in danger. Let's do this. I'll give you a prescription and go to the county town to get some medicine. However, some of the medicines are too precious. I'm afraid I'll lose all my money." not enough."
"I have it." Gu Shengchao casually took out a banknote and saw that the face value was one thousand taels.
"That's enough." Bai Lihuan took the banknote and handed it to Feng Nanjing: "You must be back before Xu time tonight, remember."
"Understood." Feng Nanjing hurried out and rode away.
Baili Huan looked at Xiang Hongji and thought for a moment, then glanced at the Ancient Sage and said, "Hey, where's that girl Lu Jin? I need her help."
"I'm much stronger than her, so what's the big brother saying?
do it! "Gu Shengchao thought that he must be more useful than Lu Jin.
Baili Huan glanced at him and said coldly: "This person's poisonous energy attacks his heart. He needs to be naked for acupuncture, supplemented by zhenqi for body protection. Is it appropriate for two grown men to surround a naked woman?"
"Oh, Miss Lu Jin should come!" Gu Shengchao blushed and ran out to call for reinforcements.
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