Duan Yunlang returned to the Imperial College and told Xin You what he said.
Meng Fei, like Duan Yunlang, was amazed by these words and turned around to tell Meng Jijiu to listen.
A strange look flashed in Meng Jijiu's eyes: "Did Ms. Kou, the owner of Qingsong Bookstore, say this?"
"Yes. That's why I didn't ask what Mr. Songling was like."
Meng Jijiu waved his hand to signal his grandson to leave, and wandered off to Qingsong Bookstore early the next morning.
Shopkeeper Hu and Liu Zhou both knew Meng Jijiu. After all, the Imperial College was nearby and the old man could often be seen passing by.
But Meng Jijiu rarely visits bookstores. You must know that the Imperial College also prints books. The quality of the books is higher than that of private printing. They are mainly used by the court and are called prison books.
Shopkeeper Hu squeezed Liu Zhou away and greeted him respectfully.
Liu Zhou could understand the old shopkeeper's excitement when he saw the Imperial College offering wine. When he saw Meng Jijiu walking into the bookstore yesterday, he was so nervous that he couldn't speak smoothly.
"Is your boss here?"
Shopkeeper Hu was wondering: Yesterday morning Meng Jijiu came to see Mr. Songling, and today he came to see his boss again. Is this something important?
"Our boss is here, please wait a moment." Shopkeeper Hu immediately sent Shi Shi to report the news.
Xin You stayed at home today and continued to write manuscripts. After receiving the news from Shitou, she went to the front.
"I've met Lord Jijiu."
Meng Jijiu, who was invited to the guest room by shopkeeper Hu, had white beard and hair, but not many wrinkles on his face. He had a pair of phoenix eyes similar to Meng Fei's and looked energetic.
While Xin You was sizing up Meng Jijiu, Meng Jijiu was also sizing up her.
Yesterday I came to visit Mr. Song Ling. The shopkeeper of the bookstore said he couldn't be reached, so he left. This was the first time I met the rumored Miss Kou.
There are so many curious young people in the Imperial College, and Meng Jijiu can hear a lot of gossips just walking around, including the ones about Qingsong Bookstore, so naturally he has heard about Miss Kou.
The girl in front of her has clear eyes and a calm temperament. She is not timid when facing him, the Imperial Academy's sacrificial wine, which is rare.
"Miss Kou, there is no need to be polite. This is not a court office. Just treat me as an ordinary guest."
Xin You smiled and said she understood, and asked Meng Jijiu why he came.
Meng Jijiu stroked his beard and did not mince words: "Yesterday, I accidentally heard something from a student. I asked if it was Miss Kou who said it. I am really curious that Miss Kou can express such a profound truth at such a young age. It’s so simple and mind-blowing that I couldn’t help but come and see it.”
Xinyou took a sip of tea awkwardly.
What she just said to Duan Yunlang has now reached the ears of the Imperial Academy Jijiu. What kind of big mouth does Duan Yunlang have?
What was embarrassing was nothing but the fact that she didn't say the words.
Xin You showed an embarrassed smile: "I want to disappoint Lord Jijiu. This is not what I said."
"Oh, I wonder who said that?" Meng Jijiu's eyes flashed with disappointment.
He was disappointed, not for the girl in front of him, but for another reason.
Eggs are delicious and there is no need to see the hens that lay them. These words were indeed refreshing, but what made him couldn't help but find out was not the words themselves, but the fact that they seemed familiar.
There was once a strange woman who said something similar, the Queen Xin who had been missing for many years.
At that time, he was already in the service of Jinshang. In order to attack a city, several counselors argued over it because the most suitable executioner had a bad reputation.
Queen Xin said, "It doesn't matter whether the cat is black or white. If it can catch mice, it is a good cat. Why should you argue endlessly?"
It is so straightforward that even illiterate people can understand it, but it has the effect of enlightenment.
Meng Jijiu suddenly thought of Queen Xin after hearing his grandson's story. Even though he knew it was impossible, he still followed his heart and came to find out.
"It's...Mr. Song Ling said it." Xin You's lack of shame was attributed to herself, and she was afraid that her mother had said such things to others, so it was most appropriate to blame it on Mr. Song Ling.
When he heard that it was Mr. Songling, Meng Jijiu's eyes moved slightly: "Yesterday, I came to visit Mr. Songling, but I didn't have a chance to see him. I don't know what happened.
Can the girl be introduced easily? "
Xin You blinked and said with a smile, "Master Jijiu, think about what Mr. Song Ling said."
Mr. Songling’s words——
Meng Jijiu was stunned for a moment, then smiled heartily: "I'm the one who made things difficult for others."
Xin You immediately had a great impression of this old man.
Many people in power pretend to be approachable just to show their grace. In fact, they would be very annoyed if they were rejected by those in lower positions.
But she could feel that this Master Jijiu was open-minded.
Before Meng Jijiu left, he reminded him: "Mr. Songling is such a talented person, I'm afraid he can't hide his brilliance."
Xin You watched Meng Jijiu leave and returned to the east courtyard to continue writing stories silently.
She understood what Meng Jijiu meant, but what she wanted was to use Mr. Songling's identity to convey to him what she wanted that person to know.
This is a bit risky, but if her enemy is indeed the Guchang Bo Mansion, or even Prince Qing's mother and son, she can only use her strength to fight against such a behemoth.
Some risks had to be taken, and the worst outcome was her life. All she can do is try her best and have no regrets about success or failure.
A drop of ink fell on the rice paper and quickly fainted.
Xin You stared at the ink stain, a little lost in thought.
When it comes to that point, although she has no regrets, she still has unfinished business. One is the promise to Xiaolian to get back Miss Kou's property, and the other is that Lord Shouhe helped a lot but did not repay her.
It seems that we must seize the time to get Kou Qingqing's fortune back. As for Mr. He——
As for Master He, he is the majestic envoy of Jinlin Guard Town and the hereditary Marquis of Changle. And she just runs a bookstore, and is a "Kou girl" who is coveted by Shaoqing's mansion.
You may have to continue to be in debt.
She grew up to be sixteen, because of the pair of strange children, the one who always helped others. There are many people in the world who owe her favors, but she only owes them to this person.
For a moment, Xin You couldn't explain what she felt in her heart. She pursed her lips slightly and picked up the pen to continue writing.
At night, Xinyou soaked his hands in hot water for a long time to relieve fatigue.
Xiaolian felt sorry for Xinyou's hard work and gently pressed her shoulder for her.
"Girl, our bookstore has made a lot of money. Don't work too hard. It doesn't matter if we release new books later."
"There is no need to rush, but I don't like procrastination. Anyway, I have nothing to do recently." Xinyou closed her eyes and enjoyed Xiaolian's massage, and asked softly, "Xiaolian, what are your plans when you get back Miss Kou's property?" Woolen cloth?"
Xiaolian squeezed her hands for a moment and turned to Xinyou.
"Girl, do you have a way to get your wealth back?"
"Tell me about it." Xin You smiled.
The method has long been available, and she has been waiting for the opportunity.
Xiaolian was stunned by the question: "I... don't know, I can't imagine now..."
Although she didn't get an answer from Xiaolian, Xinyou's heart suddenly felt relaxed.
"Then don't think about it, we'll talk about it then." Xinyou said to Xiaolian, and also to herself.
