Jade handed over the entire affairs of Jiujiang, and now all the secret stakes of the Bai family in Jiujiang have been able to operate stably. The biggest gain from her trip is that the secret power of the Bai family has expanded again.
A few days later, a large ship at the ferry was ready to set sail, with all kinds of travelers on board.
Two slender figures, one white and one green, stood on the side of the ship, looking down at the coolies who were carrying supplies to the ship.
It was the first time for the two sisters to take a boat ride. Their indifference as emerald could not hide their excitement.
As the boat moved slowly, the shaking sensation from the soles of their feet made the two men almost unsteady.
Li Fenglai said happily: "Wow, it's shaking."
Jade rolled her eyes at her: "It's rare to see something strange...isn't it fast to take a boat?"
"It will definitely be much faster than us riding a donkey and a horse."
Jade suddenly touched Li Fenglan's arm lightly and pointed to the receding river bank with her chin: "Someone is watching us."
Li Fenglan looked towards the shore and saw a scholar wearing a long gown and holding a folding fan looking at them. There are several followers around the scholar. Judging from his body shape, he must have good kung fu. The fan in the scholar's hand is black on one side and white on the other, without any calligraphy or painting.
Jade asked: "Do you know me?"
Li Fenglan smiled softly: "Chen Zijue."
"Do you want me to go over and catch him now?"
"Don't bother, he has experts around him now."
Having said this, Chen Zijue on the bank put away his folding fan and bowed deeply to Li Fenglan, looking very pious.
Jade asked again: "I bow to you, what do you mean?"
Li Fenglan replied: "Thank me."
"Thank you?"
"Thank me for letting him take a step, thank me for not being Bai Shuyu."
"That Zhao Han, what if Ye Yu Xiaozhu hides him? This move of yours is too bad."
"Don't worry, it won't happen. This is a gentleman's agreement. If they intend to hide someone, we will announce his son's movements to the world as soon as possible."
"Seriously, Li Fenglan, are you interested in this Zhao Han?"
"What are you thinking? Do I seem to be such a half-hearted person?"
"So, you have to wait till you die waiting for Mu Yun to come back?"
"You...don't talk nonsense, I didn't mean that."
"Aren't you going to give me a gift in return?"
"Fuck you, I can't kill him next time I see him."
In Zuixiang Building in Xizhushan Town, Bai Shuyu stood in the upstairs compartment facing the lake, looking at the ship that was slowly sailing away. He lowered his head again and looked at the letter from Li Fenglan in his hand, and smiled helplessly.
"You... are playing house. One of you has too many worries and the other is indecisive. It's boring."
A dead soldier pushed open the door and came in, knelt down on one knee and said, "Third Young Master, everything is in order here in Jiujiang."
"Well, prepare your horses, I'm going to Yangzhou."
…
Chi Junqing felt that it was time to run away.
He guessed why Chen Zijue and the big leader were so nervous. The only thing that could make them so nervous was the exposure of the big leader's own son.
Not many people knew that the big leader had two sons, but he was one of them. He had been in contact with "Si Ye" for a long time before, and "Si Ye" had been very dishonest in Raozhou recently. Not only did he find a way to win over a few subordinates, he even developed an informant. If the big leader wants to suspect who leaked this secret, he will definitely doubt himself.
The big leader has never been merciful to the two brothers. His own son has been exposed, and the fake son is completely useless. What Chi Junqing did in Yeyu Xiaozhu could be done by others, he was not special. A few years ago, ever since Si Ye returned to Yeyu Xiaozhu, the big leader had become increasingly impatient with the two of them.
He had to run away. If he didn't run, he might die.
He sent a secret letter to Raozhou, and then used being out as an excuse to change into a beggar's outfit in an alley in Luzhou and secretly left Luzhou. ap.
Go to Yangzhou, only Li Fenglan and the others can help him. If they didn't help, he would have to die.
…
Yuan Jiankang is already old, and his health is getting worse day by day. Such aging makes him a little anxious.
Nowadays, the Yuan family has provoked Xian Ren Tang. Although Xian Ren Tang later helped them get out of the siege, one day they will use this as a threat to make the Yuan family do something against their will.
He wanted to lead the Yuan family to continue, but his body was increasingly not allowing it.
It was already very hot, but the windows of Yuan Jiankang's room were closed tightly. He is afraid of cold and wind. I went for a walk two days ago and felt a little unwell when I came back. I lay in bed for several days.
The chair was covered with soft cushions, and the old man was leaning on the chair, looking very lethargic.
The chief steward Yuan Li stood beside him and kept talking.
"Besides, other business lines are not doing well either. In recent years, the money turned over has been getting less and less. Especially... the Western Region line."
Yuan Jiankang frowned: "Qi Yong has just taken over this business line and may be a little uncomfortable with it. Give him a year or two to take care of it slowly."
Yuan Li shook his head and whispered: "Master, this line is the most profitable line in the family. Master Qigang took care of it very well before. But after Master Qi accepted it... this money is a bit too ugly."
Of course Yuan Jiankang could tell that there was something in the chief steward's words. He stretched out his hand and said, "Give me the account book."
The chief steward handed the account book that he had prepared to Yuan Jiankang, and Yuan Jiankang read it carefully.
After burning the incense, the twilight old man suddenly got up and threw the account book to the ground.
Yuan Li picked up the account book and consoled him: "Master, why are you so angry? Take care of yourself."
Yuan Jiankang looked angry: "Yuan Qiyong is a bit too shameful. His son is dead. I know he is angry, so I allow him to take more. I can accept 20%, 30%. This time I took 50%. !How much appetite does Yuan Qiyong have?!"
After yelling, the old man started coughing. Yuan Li hurried over to help pat his back.
"Master, Master Qiyong, is this... knocking, knocking?"
Yuan Jiankang waved his hand and said helplessly: "Beating? Forget it, let's wait half a year. If he doesn't know how to restrain himself after half a year, I will let him know that I am old, but my methods are not as old!"
While the master and servant were talking, a little maid trotted over: "Master, Miss Fengchi is here."
"Let her in."
Yuan Fengling was grounded at home during this period, and she behaved very obediently and didn't do anything extraordinary.
Looking at Yuan Fengling kneeling in front of him, Yuan Jiankang sneered: "Get up."
"Yes." Yuan Fengling replied obediently, and then slowly stood up.
"I asked you to come here and I believe you already know what I want to tell you."
"Go back to grandpa, my grandson knows something."
Yuan Jiankang nodded: "Wei Zhengyang is a single-minded person with no means. Moreover, after the trouble you had in Chang'an last time, the Liuyang Sect didn't like this kid very much. I had a chat with Mr. Qi a few days ago. I think you and this kid Zhengyang are not suitable for each other."
Yuan Fengling raised his head. Although the expression on his face was as calm as possible, a trace of joy could still be seen in his eyes.
Yuan Jiankang smiled: "The son of Sect Leader Chen of the Liuyang Sect, his name is... what is his name? Oh, his name is Chen Xing. This kid is quite good and has a brain. I have discussed this with your father, and you are no longer young. , I have made this master for you. Wind Chime, are you willing to marry you to him?"
When he heard the word "Chen Xing", Yuan Fengling felt a thunder in his head. Wei Zhengyang's stupidity is due to his stubbornness and being too upright, but generally speaking he is still a normal person. And this Chen Xing... is a fool, a fool in the true sense of the word. The Yuan family has been on good terms with the Liuyang Sect for many years, and Yuan Fengling knows everything about the Liuyang Sect.
She knew better about Chen Xing, the son of the leader of the Liuyang Sect. He had a fever when he was a child and turned into a fool. However, Sect Leader Chen only has such a son. I wonder if Sect Master Chen is a reasonable person, how could he be so shameless as to propose marriage?
of?
Yuan Fengling knew that he was no longer as valuable to the Yuan family as before. From Zhu Mingyu to Wei Zhengyang, and then from Wei Zhengyang to Chen Xing. She has always been a bargaining chip for all parties. The jade wind chimes and the most beautiful woman in Chang'an are all fake. Money, the Yuan family only recognizes money. They put a price on everyone and will sell anything as long as the price is enough.
Yuan Jiankang felt that this deal was worth it for just a granddaughter who had brought bad luck to the family. In exchange for the Liuyang Sect's repairs in the coming decades or hundreds of years.
Yuan Fengling's body was trembling slightly, and his mind was blank.
Seeing that she didn't reply, Yuan Jiankang sneered and asked, "Wind Chime, are you willing or unwilling?" There was already a threat in his words.
Yuan Fengling came back to her senses and replied softly: "Feng Ling doesn't dare to object."
"Hehehe," Yuan Jiankang laughed a few times, "You don't want to. To be honest, if you were a boy, I would be happy to hand over the Yuan family to you in the future. You have means and are ruthless enough to even use yourself. I think all your uncles and uncles, including your father, are cowards compared to you. It's a pity that you are a girl."
Yuan Fengling forced out a smile: "The master of the house is joking."
Yuan Jiankang waved his hand: "Step back, you deserve this."
Yuan Fengling saluted and slowly exited Yuan Jiankang's bedroom. Before she reached the door, Yuan Jiankang had already turned to Yuan Li and asked in a low voice: "Tell me carefully about the Western Region Trade Route."
Of course, Yuan Fengling heard this.
On the way back, Yuan Fengling said nothing. At this moment, resentment and dissatisfaction were constantly intertwined in her mind.
Why? Why should I listen to you? Why would you ask me to commit myself to a fool with just a few words?
"Miss," Liuli asked quietly from behind, "what's wrong with you?"
When he came back to his senses, he realized that he had been standing in the small garden for half an hour.
Yuan Fengling smiled, turned to Liuli and said, "Liuli, if my end is miserable, you won't be any better, right?"
"Liu Li will be with you all your life. No matter what the outcome, Liu Li will be happy with it."
"Okay, your idea is very good... Liuli, I don't want to be manipulated by others."
"Liu Li knows that Miss has never liked being manipulated since she was a child."
"Now that the Yuan family has failed me, I want to destroy the Yuan family. Will you help me?"
"Will do."
