Song Cai's boss Ling Changsheng's heart surged and he had mixed feelings. He hurried out to greet Song Cai. Outside the door, Song Cai was wearing a raincoat and a bamboo hat. He also held a sheathed long sword in his hand. He didn't look like a merchant at all. , only dressed as a warrior walking around the world.
Song Cai stared at Changsheng intently, feeling excited and with red eyes, "My boss."
"It's really you," Changsheng grabbed Song Cai's arm and turned around, "Let's go in and talk."
Sensing that Song Cai was trembling, Changsheng felt nervous, "Why are you here? But something happened to the Ni family?"
After Chang Sheng said this, he regretted it. He was devastated by a series of bad news, and the news was trembling. Nothing happened to the Ni family, because when the Ni family left for the Western Regions, he had given the Black Young Master to Ni Chenyi, but when he arrived, the Black Young Master from the Western Regions He ran back again. After he disappeared, Young Master Hei also disappeared. Now that Song Cai is riding Young Master Hei back, it means that Young Master Hei went to the Western Region after he disappeared.
Young Master Hei is his mount. If he suddenly appears in the Western Region, the Ni family will definitely be suspicious. Song Cai's arrival this time is undoubtedly sent by the Ni family to return to Chang'an to determine what happened to him.
"Thanks to Hong Fu, my boss, everything is well with my old boss and the eldest lady," Song Cai said with a trembling voice, "My boss, what's wrong with you? Where have you been during this time?"
Changsheng was about to say something, but Young Master Hei suddenly ran over and rubbed his head against him. It was said that he was rubbing his head, but it was actually a collision, because the rubbing would not be so hard. Young Master Hei not only expressed his closeness, but also had some complaints. You must know that Young Master Hei The mind of the horse is far beyond that of ordinary horses, equivalent to that of a five- or six-year-old child. Its owner has been missing for three months. You can imagine the anxiety in its heart. Moreover, it does not know whether the owner had an accident or abandoned it cruelly. .
While Changsheng caressed and comforted Mr. Hei, he said, "I encountered Japanese pirates in Silla, and a bloody battle broke out. I almost died."
Hearing Changsheng's words, Song Cai was not in a hurry to ask for details, because it was still raining and Changsheng was not holding an umbrella.
Changsheng brought Song Cai to his residence. When Song Cai took off his bamboo hat and raincoat, Changsheng took the tea and snacks from the corridor back into the house, then asked Song Cai to sit down and tried to pour him tea.
Changsheng was a thousand-year-old prince, so Song Cai naturally did not dare to let Changsheng pour tea for him, so he hurriedly grabbed the teapot first and then second.
Seeing Young Master Hei banging his head against the door from outside, Chang Sheng had no choice but to walk over and open the door. Young Master Hei didn't want to enter the room, but was restless because he couldn't see him. Chang Sheng comforted him for a few words before returning. When talking to Song Cai, he left the door open and Young Master Hei outside.
"Do they think something happened to me?" Changsheng sat down and spoke.
Song Cai nodded, "My old club and the eldest lady are very concerned about you. After seeing your mount, I couldn't sleep or eat well. The eldest lady wanted to come back in person, but my old club was worried about her traveling alone, so he entrusted me to come back." .”
"It's a long journey, thank you for your hard work. I shouldn't have given you a false alarm." Changsheng Duo apologized.
"It's not hard, it's not hard," Song Cai shook his head, "We feel relieved knowing that our boss is safe and sound, and I can finally go back to work."
Changsheng frowned slightly after hearing Song Cai's words, "How long have you been in Chang'an?"
"It's been more than a month," Song Cai's hand holding the tea cup has been shaking. "I was completely stunned when I suddenly heard the bad news. Rumors in the market are unbelievable, but the court's notices are always untrue, but such shocking bad news, How can I tell my old boss and the eldest lady?"
Seeing that Song Cai was too excited and kept trembling in his voice, Changsheng said, "Don't be anxious, drink some tea first."
Song Cai lowered his head and took a sip of tea, and his mood gradually stabilized, "I was suffering from not knowing how to explain it to my old boss and the eldest lady, and although the court issued a memorial notice, no coffin was carried out for the funeral, so I harbored illusions and stayed temporarily. Chang'an, there are several private houses with small courtyards in the city. During this period of time, I lived in a simple way, made inquiries in many places, prayed and prayed, but I never thought that my boss, auspicious people and heaven, would really come back safe and sound."
After Song Cai finished speaking, Changsheng sighed, and then told Song Cai his experience in Silla in a concise and concise manner.
After listening to Chang Sheng's words, Song Cai broke into a cold sweat again. Although he had already guessed that Chang Sheng had encountered a big change based on his thin body, he did not expect that this change would be so dangerous.
"Shopkeeper Song, I've worked hard for you during this period. You won't be out for a long time. Everyone in the Ni family must be waiting impatiently," Changsheng said. "If you work harder, you will ride the black master and rush back to the Western Regions tomorrow, so as not to They are worried and anxious.”
"That's not true," Song Cai shook his head and said, "I brought two homing pigeons with me this time. I released one half a month ago. I just know that your whereabouts are unknown and the court is trying its best to find you."
"Half a month ago? The imperial court should have issued a notice to the outside world by then." Changsheng said.
Song Cai nodded, "I have no choice but to do it. If something happens to my boss, my old boss and the eldest lady will be devastated. I have to make them mentally prepared."
Changsheng nodded after hearing this. He urged Song Cai to go back because he was afraid that the Ni family would be worried and anxious if Song Cai did not return for a long time. Since Song Cai had sent them the news, even if the Ni family were worried, they would not be anxious.
"Don't worry, my boss. I still have a homing pigeon in my hand," Song Cai said. "I will release the homing pigeon tonight to inform my old boss and the eldest lady that you have returned safely. It is true that the sky has eyes and will not deceive the loyal and righteous and live up to the good ministers." .”
Changsheng smiled bitterly and shook his head, but did not answer.
Song Cai was so smart. When he saw the wry smile on Chang Sheng's face, he immediately guessed that he was worried about what happened recently, and immediately took the initiative to speak, "With the protection of my employer's reputation, the countries in the Western Regions are very courteous to us, and our business is also doing well." In order to be successful, it can be said that it is smooth sailing, and we are making money every day. If our employer needs it, we are willing to vomit blood to repay Datang."
Hearing Song Cai's words, Changsheng was very ashamed and ashamed. Ni Zuo was forced to leave by the court that day, and when Ni Ni left, he also left most of his family property to him. It was said that it was left to him, but in fact it was left to him. After entering the imperial court, he only used his hands to support people's livelihood and military affairs. Now that Datang Mountain is exhausted, how can he be embarrassed to accept gifts from the Ni family again.
Seeing Changsheng bowing his head and saying nothing, Song Cai vaguely guessed what he was thinking, "My boss doesn't need to see anyone outside. My old boss has said more than once that even if we go far away, we will always be the people of the Tang Dynasty. People can leave their hometown, but Don’t forget your roots!”
Changsheng sighed and did not answer.
Song Cai knew that Changsheng was embarrassed, so he made a roundabout move, "If the owner feels it's inappropriate, how about we just treat it as a loan to the imperial court?"
"I'm afraid I won't be able to make it." Changsheng smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"If such a day comes, we will be considered loyal," Song Cai said hastily added, "My old boss and the eldest lady also mean the same thing."
Changsheng already has a lot of shame, and when he heard Song Cai talk about us again, he became more and more uneasy. He and Ni Chenyi were destined to have no connection, so why should they accept the kindness of the Ni family again.
Seeing that Changsheng was shaken, Song Cai hurriedly struck while the iron was hot, "My boss, although you didn't meet your old boss and the eldest lady last time you went to the Western Regions, they all know what you have done for the Ni family. Without your protection, the Ni family will surely be in trouble at this time." You are still being extorted and bullied by the Maka Mountain bandits. It is hard to say whether you can gain a foothold, let alone engage in business and make profits. You are never an outsider, and you should never treat yourself as an outsider."
"It's just a trivial matter, nothing worth mentioning." Changsheng waved his hand and shook his head.
"My boss, you don't know something," Song Cai said, "It's quite easy to make a profit from doing business in the Western Regions. It doesn't count that my old boss started the business first. The 10 million taels you asked us to take away have now increased more than ten times. .”
Hearing Song Cai's words, Changsheng suddenly raised his head, "Seriously?"
"Seriously," Song Cai nodded, "and there have been few wars in the Western Regions in recent years, and rice grains are very abundant. On the other hand, the wars in China have been continuous in recent years, and farming has been neglected. A bucket of rice has increased to 20 cents, and a bucket of rice purchased from the Western Regions has been plentiful. A bucket of rice only costs four cents. Whether you need money or food, we have it..."
