Prince, kneel down quickly, the lady can't run away

Chapter 268 The Pier is Successfully Conquered

"Isn't it?" Li Gao was too lazy to order him around.

"It's good that Li Wei is better, otherwise it will be hard for both of us, old man, you don't know..." Zhao Lang kept complaining. Ever since Li Wei was injured, he and Li Gao have never had an easy time.

After hearing what he said, the old man felt very apologetic. He said he couldn't deliver the oysters as he was old after all. However, he generously agreed to deliver two more baskets of oysters each time. His ribs couldn't stand the strain and it was hard work.

Li Gao didn't expect that he could get the old man to give him two baskets of oysters. This was not a small amount of money. Over the years, it also brought a lot of expenses to Zuixianlou. He was still a profiteer.

The two of them cleaned up for the old man, and then happily met up with Wen Jiu and the others.

Wen Jiu saw them coming over and smiled, and asked curiously, "Did you two find some money?"

"Yes, my lady," Zhao Lang said cheerfully, and Li Gao couldn't cover it up.

"Oh? There is such a good thing?" Wen Jiu became interested.

"Don't listen to his nonsense, County Lady. He just earned a little bit for our boss." Li Gao responded politely and kicked Zhao Lang.

Wen Jiu saw this scene and stood up, his eyes curved and his bright smile stunned everyone, especially Mr. Xu and Zhao Lang.

"You are really good people, always thinking about your boss." Su Jinyu looked at them with clear eyes.

"You are joking, sir. I should do my job well," Zhao Lang replied with a bow.

"What a good job to do in one's position, I should set an example myself." Su Jinyu looked at Zhao Lang and thought that Jiu'er's eyes were really vicious.

In fact, Wen Jiu didn't know any of this, he just heard that they had a way of doing business, and was deceived.

"Who are these two people?" Gu Xiao had been wondering just now, but he didn't ask. Now it was a good excuse.

Good question. Mr. Xu also wants to know.

"Oh, I was asked by someone to help Madam Xiao bring two people. It just so happens that we are also interested in cooperating with her," Wen Jiu said directly, because with Gu Xiao's character, he would really investigate, but it was just a matter of how much he could find out. So let's compete with Biluo Villa!

"Oh, then you are really lucky to learn from the county lady," said Master Xu sourly.

Wen Jiu, who was sitting by the river, was looking at the water in the sea. The fear from deep in her memory came over her. She was a little scared, but she forced herself to stand there and not move. She had to overcome it. How could she have any weakness? Until Xuan Ling, who was beside her, immediately stood by the edge to block her view, with worry in his eyes.

Wenjiu's eyes were empty, then slowly came back to focus. "Silly girl" Wenjiu knew Xuanling was worried about her

"Miss, please stand back. The wind and waves are too strong." Xuan Ling pulled her back, and Wen Jiu followed her.

"Yes, the wind and waves can blow people away, so the county lady should stay away." Gu Xiao also reminded her. When did she run there? Did she take advantage of the gap when he was observing Zhao and Li?

She and Xiaoxiang were like two different people, and this time she seemed to be acting a little naughty. He looked at Su Jinyu again, who looked anxious. Su Jinmu took out some snacks for her to eat. No wonder she was like that. Having two steady brothers is much better than that unreliable brother, right? So she doesn't need to be so stubborn this time!

Last time, even Xiao Jue couldn't let her relax? This time, Su Jinyu also said that catching trap bugs, including selling to Zuixianlou, and the fish pond were all done by her. How much amazing knowledge and experience does this little woman have to know these things?

It seems like nothing can stump her right now!!!

Qingli appeared in his eyes. Who was this veiled woman? Gu Xiao's eyes were too blatant, causing Su Jinyu to cough violently.

Wenjiu hurried over to rub his back. Qingli took out a pill and put it in his mouth. When his lips touched his fingers, his face turned red again. Fortunately, he coughed, otherwise people would mistakenly think that he was shaking from coughing...

Su Jinyu glanced at Su Jinmu with a guilty look, and found that Su Jinyu's face was full of worry and confusion. She took the handkerchief handed over by Qingli and covered her mouth with her hands to cough.

"Let me see your hand." When Qingli reached out to touch him, Su Jinyu refused. "It's okay. I guess you caught a cold."

"Don't be shy about seeing a doctor." Qingli took his hand with a domineering attitude, squatted down and examined his legs for a few seconds.

"Yes, I caught a cold, a cold..." Qingli lowered the sleeve that had pulled his arm up high, and stood up. "I'll get you some medicine in a while."

"Is this a female doctor?" Gu Xiao looked at Su Jinyu with amusement. He was so blatantly attracting people's attention, but his family didn't know whether they were innocent or stupid, and they didn't even realize that he was pretending! ! I think that person would also ask innocently, "Brother, what's wrong with you?"

"Replying to the Governor, Lord Su was a former patient of mine. This time, I learned that there were medicinal herbs needed in the area nearby, so I came here in person. By the way, I learned that Lord Su and the county lady were here, so I came to visit them." Qingli's words were flawless, and no one could detect anything wrong

"So that's how it is. You really have a thoughtful mind." Gu Xiao was too lazy to ask further. Su Jinyu and the other two siblings looked at him as if they were examining him again. He also asked a question. They were really protective of their child.

"As a doctor, I should do my duty." Qingli tried to lower her posture as much as possible, so as not to cause trouble for her master.

Su Jinyu couldn't bear to see her like this, "Let's go to the front and take a look. Jinyu, you and Asan Jiangchen go and gather all the vendors to gather in front."

"Yes"

"How do you plan to convince them, Lord Su, that the dock has been returned to the court? They are so lazy that they may have a lot of problems." Gu Xiao spoke again

"Begin with courtesy and then use force, appeal to their emotions and reason." Mr. Xu did not dare to interrupt openly, and looked at the side and said to the air

Wen Jiu chuckled, "Mr. Xu, if you have any ideas, please tell us and we can discuss it together."

"Many of them should be former subordinates of Jin Er. I'm afraid they will cause trouble. Why don't you leave this matter to me? You sit here and chat. If I can't handle it, you can come again? I wonder if the county lady can give me a chance?" Master Xu put away his fan and said seriously.

This last sentence sounded a bit wrong. Su Jinyu looked at Wen Jiu and said, "Jiu'er, or..."

"Only one stick of incense" Mr. Xu looked at Wen Jiu and his eyes were full of her

"You go" Wen Jiu said these three words

Su Jinyu and Gu Xiao both looked at Mr. Xu's back as he left.

They were sitting here waiting for him to come back, drinking tea and chatting, just like a spring outing, except that it was drizzling and they were at the seaside, so the air didn't smell so good, it was a bit fishy!

"Does Lord Su and the county lady have any letters to bring back? The county lady found me early this morning and it seems to have been written last night." Gu Xiao patted his chest.

"How can I trouble you, Governor..." Wen Jiu really wanted to write a letter, but why didn't Xiao Jue reply yet?

"No trouble. I was asked to deliver a letter to you. I forgot about it yesterday. I'm so sorry." He took out Xiao Jue's letter from his arms. The reason why he didn't take it out in front of Master Xu was that he was not sure about Wen Jiu's intention. What if she was like King Zhou of Shang who favored evildoers? Then, would she still be able to see the letter?

Xiao Jue would actually order him around!

"Thank you very much, Governor." Wen Jiu wanted to go back and read it again, but Gu Xiao urged him, "Look at what's written. I didn't peek." Wen Jiu knew that he didn't read it, and the wax seal was still there.

"You're joking, Governor. There's no rush to read it when you get back." As he was about to fold the wine and give it to Xuan Ling, Gu Xiao frowned. Was she impatient to read his letter?

"While I'm free, let's see if Prince Xiao has anything he can ask Dugong for, just in case." Su Jinyu observed Gu Xiao. What was he trying to do by asking Jiu'er to read this letter? What was written in it?

"Okay," Xuan Ling handed it over.

Wenjiu sat on the stool and unfolded the letter. It contained just a few simple sentences, saying that he had become the commander of the imperial guards, and that everything was fine in the mansion, and that his father liked crayfish very much. He also told her about the Zhao mansion and told her not to worry, as her life was not in danger. People from the General's Mansion had also intervened to investigate the matter!

"Have you finished reading it?" Gu Xiao asked in disbelief.

"Well! We don't communicate much, and we're not good at talking. As long as everything is fine, it's fine. He doesn't have anything to ask the governor for help." Wen Jiu folded the letter and threw it to Xuan Ling casually.

"No, it's not right that you two haven't seen each other for so long. Why are you writing something... something like that?" Gu Xiao didn't understand. Why did he ask him to come and deliver it? Why didn't he just let the courier deliver it? He didn't eat a single meal in his family.

"The two of us? We are not such people. We don't have so many romantic feelings. After all, everyone in the capital knows how we got married. Why should you make fun of me, Governor?" The self-deprecating look on Wen Jiu reminded Gu Xiao of the time when the two of them had just decided on their marriage. To her, a woman who had just returned to the capital, all the insults were insults, and she remained silent. Then there was news that Xiao Jue and Bai Yueguang were engaged, and all kinds of things. He, who didn't need to gossip, could hear so much, what about others?

"You guys... Hey"

"This is also my fault, not worth the governor's sigh." Wen Jiu said, and in his heart he and Xiao Jiujiu were discussing fiercely, "Is this Gu Xiao sick? Xiao Jue and I are known to everyone, and our relationship must be bad. What does he mean by asking this? Is he asking for Emperor Yuan?"

"Master, this Dongchang guy is not that old, he is probably about the same age as you. He is so handsome at such a young age, how come he is doing this kind of work?"

"You don't know this. Even though he's young..."

"I know all this. He is a veteran of two dynasties. The late emperor trusted him very much and entrusted him with important tasks. Even Emperor Yuan couldn't touch him unless he rebelled. I know all this. I just can't understand why he holds this position. Why does he want to..."

"Is it possible that there was no East Factory before, and the late emperor established it specifically for him?"

"How old was he then?"

"The childhood of the ancients was not like our childhood. Think about it, they were married at the age of fourteen or fifteen. The older families were full of intrigue. The business world was like a battlefield, but the officialdom was the most lethal. If you are not careful, you will be doomed. All eighteen generations of your ancestors will be implicated!! He can be where he is today not only because of the trust of the late emperor, but also because of his ability! It is said that he is ruthless and decisive. Sometimes indecision can really turn a thing into infinite possibilities." Wen Jiu really admired him.

"What sin?" Master Xu came over with a smile on his face. Xu Fu was holding an umbrella, and there was a little blood on his sleeves. Bai Zhi and Zhao Lang frowned. Bai Zhi took the opportunity to tidy up Wen Jiu's hair and whispered "bloody smell" in her ear. Then he quickly tidied up and stood aside.

Zhao Lang looked at Master Xu and subconsciously stood in front of Li Gao and Wen Jiu to block them!

Standing in a somewhat odd position, Zhao Lang was now in front of all of them, bending over and asking, "Mr. Xu, have you finished?"

"Yes, it took some time, but I just saw that it was just one stick of incense, so I'm not late!" Mr. Xu wanted to go over, but was stopped by Zhao Lang.

"Mr. Xu, can you take me to see the dock? Now that it's done, let's tidy it up today. The county lord is teaching us now, and we have to share our worries." Zhao Lang's excuse was impeccable.

"Xu Fu, take Master Zhao to take over."

"Yes, sir, Mr. Zhao, look at your expression. I'll take you there." Xu Fu held out an umbrella for him. Zhao Lang was in a dilemma. He wanted to stay and protect the county lady, but he fell into his own language trap.

"Zhao Lang, you and Li Gao go and take over. Make sure you finish the job today. I want to see a brand new dock. From now on, you two will be in charge of this dock." Wen Jiu handed the important task to them. Cheers! The entire Ganzhou County's economic exchanges are all at this dock.

"The county lady is really good at calculating. I went to deal with those people for you, but you didn't ask for a share of the profits. I am also a businessman, but you kicked me out. I wasted a lot of effort," Mr. Xu complained dissatisfiedly.

"I can rent a boat to Master Xu for a big discount, or I can agree to one of your requests and treat you to a meal!" Wen Jiu knew that Master Xu also wanted to get a piece of the pie, and if he didn't agree at this time, it would be difficult to get along.

"I want both. I haven't made up my mind yet. When I think of something, I'll ask the county lady for it. I believe the county lady is a man of her word." Mr. Xu's beautiful eyes became more attractive because of his smile.

"Okay, keep your word..." Just as the two were about to high-five, Gu Xiao pulled Wen Jiu over and scolded him, "How grown up and childish you are. And you, Su Jinyu, she's your sister. Is it really okay for her to make such an agreement with others?"

"It's a deal, claps!" The two of them high-fived

"Don't worry, Lord Governor. High fives are all gentleman's agreements. Besides, mine is mine and none of my brothers can control it, including Master Xiao." Wen Jiu's words were full of arrogance

"Oh, I'm meddling in other people's business." Gu Xiao really didn't plan to care about it anymore. Her brother didn't care about her, and she didn't know if her other brother would care about her. He would probably go crazy with her... It was a headache. Let Xiao Jue take care of it herself. Oh, would she be suspicious and think that he was sent by the emperor? He had already explained it... That's all. The truth will come out in the end!

"It is a blessing for Wenjiu that the governor cares about him. When he leaves, Wenjiu will definitely give him a generous gift. How about bringing some crayfish?" Her smile was as beautiful as a flower, so that Gu Xiao could not be angry with her anymore.

"Then thank you first, the county lady. I will leave early the day after tomorrow. You can give me any letters and take them with you." Gu Xiao looked at the letter in Xuan Ling's hand, and sure enough, Master Xu also looked over in the direction he was looking.

"Okay, thank you very much for your help. I will sort it out today, and someone with sailing experience will take you back by water tomorrow. It will be much closer, save time, and not be so tiring."