"Are you just the rangers who wander around the world, picking on the strong and supporting the weak? Take me with you." When the eldest lady on the side heard that the two decided to investigate the matter, there was an unstoppable yearning in her eyes.
Realizing that there were ordinary people present, the two people's enthusiasm immediately subsided.
"Ahem, Xiao Ci, have you read too many novels? We, the two siblings, were just unwilling to be cheated out of money, so we wanted to go to the bank to ask. What we said just now was just a quick talk. ." Hua Qing'er explained to Xia Ci seriously.
"It's getting late, and the journey back from here is not short. Miss Xia Ci, I'll say goodbye."
Xia Ci wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Qing Ya, who put the horse's reins back into Xia Ci's hands. Qing Ya and the two quickly walked away. Between the few figures, the two of them Already gone.
"Hmph, you also said that you don't know martial arts. You can walk faster than you fly. Don't think you are the only ones brave. I will take care of this matter." Seeing the two people disappear, Xia Ci immediately got on her horse. , with a soft drink, the handsome white horse quickly carried her forward.
Tianbao Bank is an official financial institution established by the imperial court in various counties. It mainly undertakes the exchange of cash and banknotes, the storage of money, and some lending business to the people. Because of the official guarantee, business is still booming on weekdays.
Tianbao Bank has two branches in Qiantang County, one in the south and one in the north, to facilitate people's travel.
Tianbao Bank in the north of the city.
After the waiter Chu Sanhu sent away the last guest, he straightened his waist that had been bent for a long time tiredly, opened his arms, and stretched greatly.
"Oh, why do these people keep coming here to exchange money lately? They always have a few scattered taels, but I'm exhausted."
Walking further inside, Boss Wang, the shopkeeper of the bank, was lying on the table, with an abacus in his left hand and a pen in his right hand. As he typed the abacus faster and faster, his brows became more and more wrinkled, as if he was sitting on the chair under him. I also felt uncomfortable.
At this time, two people came to the bank, a man and a woman. They looked like young ladies from a wealthy family. They were Qingya and Qing'er.
"You two, please come inside."
The waiter who had just rested saw the person coming and immediately stood up to greet him.
"I wonder if you two are depositing money or withdrawing money?" the waiter greeted enthusiastically.
"No, buddy, please exchange these twenty one-tael banknotes for cash." Qingya took out a stack of small banknotes from his arms as he spoke.
"Ah this..."
Seeing that he was coming to exchange cash again, the clerk had a look of embarrassment on his face. He turned around and looked helplessly at the shopkeeper, asking what he meant.
"Oh, is it difficult?"
Qing Ya raised his eyebrows and a sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. His appearance was exactly the same as Liu Bailu's.
"Since it's inconvenient for the shopkeeper, I'll change it next time. But can the shopkeeper tell us the reason for this?"
The two of them walked inside while talking, and when they came to the counter, the waiter very wisely brought two chairs and placed them next to them.
"Thank you for your understanding, Young Master. To be honest, this bank is in short supply of cash. I'm afraid it will be closed down soon." The shopkeeper put down his abacus and pen and began to complain.
"You two look acquainted. This must be your first time in Qiantang County. This Tianbao Bank was originally established by the imperial court. There are two places in Qiantang. It could have fully handled the exchange of gold and silver among the people in the city.
Just a few months ago, the people here seemed to have made a fortune, and they would come here to exchange a few banknotes for cash from time to time.
Because the amount was not large, there was no pressure at first. But later on, more and more people were exchanging cash for cash. I took a few and took a look. Oh my god, they were all heavy-numbered banknotes.
Although they have the same number, every banknote is genuine. There is no other way but to exchange it with them. As time went on, they almost ran out of cash in stock. Now the only option is to ask them to change it next time and wait for the cash to be issued. "
"So that's it."
Qingya looked at the pile of banknotes on the counter and looked at the shopkeeper sympathetically.
The bank is facing a deficit, and most of the cash in the hands of the people must have been plundered. It seems that the Wild Fire Sect has visited every village and town in Qiantang County, and has it come to the county to close the net now.
"Qingya, it seems we are too late and they are about to succeed." Hua Qing'er frowned with worry on her face.
"It seems we have to hurry up. Shopkeeper, can you tell me who has come to exchange the most cash and the largest face value recently?" Qingya tried to find some clues.
Unexpectedly, shopkeeper Wang suddenly stood up and came to the two of them, making a gesture of kneeling down.
Qing Ya's quick eyes and hands quickly helped him, but the weight of shopkeeper Wang was far beyond Qing Ya's expectation, and he almost pulled Qing Ya to the ground.
After helping him up, Qing Ya wiped the non-existent sweat on his forehead and said, "Shopkeeper, why do you give me such a big gift?"
"You two are definitely extraordinary people. I am here to boldly ask you for help to save the people of Qiantang County from fire and water. If this conspiracy can be stopped in time, I, Tianbao Bank, will not recover a penny of the cash that was exchanged previously. "The shopkeeper looked fat, but he didn't expect to be so courageous.
Is this the confidence to have the support of the imperial court? He is really rich.
"I have recorded the identity of everyone I will exchange cash with during these days. Among them, the one with the most contacts is at Yingyue Tower."
Yingyue Tower is actually a boathouse. There are dozens of large and small boats on the beautiful West Lake. Yingyue Tower is one of them.
Places like this are full of casinos and brothels. They are a mixed bag of good and bad, and lack of supervision. It is really a good place to sell stolen goods.
The two looked at each other and nodded understandingly. Tonight, I will go to Yingyue Tower.
"Thank you, shopkeeper, for telling me. I have decided to give Qiantang a bright future and take my leave." After saying that, the two people quickly left the bank.
Watching Qing Ya and Hua Qing'er go away, shopkeeper Wang was hoping that they would understand this matter, when he heard a complaint in the distance.
"I'm so angry that you dared to defraud this young lady of your money. When I catch you, I'll beat you to a pulp. Lao Wang, get out of here."
Upon hearing this, Boss Wang ran out to greet him, and saw a sullen Xia Ci riding a white horse to the entrance of the bank.
"Hey, my aunt, why are you joining in the fun of those cultists? How much money did you exchange this time?"
"Nuo, you see for yourself." Xia Ci widened her eyes to make herself look more fierce, but there was no fierce look at all, so she tried to open her eyes wider.
Looking at the thick stack of banknotes that Xia Ci threw on the ground, shopkeeper Wang sighed again: "Oh, I hope those two people can really solve this trouble."
"Old Wang, did two people come to ask you about these banknotes just now? They are a man and a woman. They look like they have very strong martial arts skills."
"As soon as they left, Miss, you came. I told them about this, and then they went to Yingyue Tower to investigate."
Shopkeeper Wang was in a daze, and was accidentally tricked by Xia Ci. When he reacted, he could only hear the "clack-dah-dah" sound of horse hooves walking away.
"Miss, that place is in chaos, you can't go there. Oh, my aunt. No, I have to report this to the city lord quickly."
