Chapter 191 A Business

San Ya felt that her time in the Taoyuan Women's Army was the happiest time of her life in more than a decade. She was not afraid of death at all and naturally did not want to leave.

She found the meaning of her life in the Taoyuan Women's Army.

Seeing that she couldn't persuade him, Erya could only leave with a worried look on her face.

Several strong men in leather jackets escorted the carriage to the west gate of Taoyuan City.

Qiu Shan jumped off his horse and stepped forward, bowing to Old Man Qi in the iron gate, "Excuse me, my master wants to see the city lord."

Mr. Qi squinted his eyes and looked at them for a while. "Tartar?"

Qiu Shan: ...

Qiu Shan was silent for a moment and then nodded.

Old Master Qi smacked his lips, raised his hand towards Qiu Shan, and rubbed his thumb and index finger a few times.

Qiu Shan: ???
What kind of gesture is this? Why can't I understand it?

Seeing that he was so ignorant, Mr. Qi rolled his eyes in annoyance and said, "Don't you give me some benefits when you ask someone to pass on the message?"

The main thing is that these people are well dressed and the horses they ride are strong. The big fool who comes to question us has a blue gem on his headband. If we don't kill them, who else can we kill?
The girl said that they were allowed to collect some benefits while guarding the gate, as long as it was not excessive.

If it was a miserable tribe, they would just accept one or two furs as a token of their appreciation. It was rare to come across such a foolish rich man, so naturally they would ask for as much as they could.

Hearing what Mr. Qi said, Qiu Shan reacted, took out a piece of silver from his arms, and threw it in through the gap in the iron gate.

Old Master Qi raised his hand to receive it, and he weighed it in his heart, thinking it was about three or four cents. Then he stroked his beard tied with red string and said, "Wait, I'll tell you something."

He walked a little further inside and called out to Pan Li, who was sitting in the security booth reading a military book. When Pan Li came out, he lowered his voice and said, "Go to your aunt's house and tell her that a few wealthy Tartars have come to the door. I guess they want to ask for something."

Pan Li looked towards the iron gate and met Qiu Shan's eyes.

Thinking of what the Third Prince had said, Qiu Shan reluctantly forced a smile.

Pan Li: ...

What is this big fool laughing at? It's creepy.

Riding their horses at full speed all the way to Chaoxinyuan, Pan Yingying and Yu Chaosheng were playing Go in the house. After hearing what Pan Li said, they looked at each other.

"Let him in." Pan Yingying said, and then looked at Honglian, "Pack two cups of hot milk tea for Xiaoli, and give him two of the sweet potatoes you just baked."

Honglian smiled, led Pan Li outside, and asked Bisheng to follow him to the city gate to pick up people.

Bisheng carried a small sword on his back, with an expressionless face. He rode his pony and followed Pan Li.

Pan Li straightened his back involuntarily.

My uncle's servant looks very capable, he needs to learn more from him.

After Pan Li left, Pan Yingying threw the chess piece in her hand into the chess box and said, "Guess who is coming from the royal court this time?"

Yu Chaosheng worked tirelessly to clean up the mess on the table. Hearing this, he answered without thinking, "I guess it's the third prince."

Pan Yingying snapped her fingers, "I guess it's him too."

Last night, Chen Qingzhi brought back the news that Surile had died of poisoning, and Prince Suji, who was most likely to inherit the throne of Chanyu, had also been poisoned. As the murderer of the father and son, it was totally expected that Su Qi'er would flee to Taoyuan City.

I just don't know what bargaining chips he will use to exchange for the protection of Taoyuan City.

"Anyway, I feel that this guy is pretty crazy. We have to be careful." Yu Chaosheng tidied up the kang table and took Pan Yingying's cloak from the side.

Batian was playing with a ball nearby. When he saw them about to go out, he quickly dropped the ball and came over.

After wrapping Pan Yingying with a cape, Yu Chaosheng bumped into Batian with his knee, "Why are you here to join in the fun? Go play with your ball!"

Batian ignored him and just kept circling around Pan Yingying.

"Okay, if Batian wants to follow me, just follow him. This will be a good opportunity to intimidate the other party." Pan Yingying touched Batian's head. Her tiger son was really sensible.

After Pan Yingying spoke, Yu Chaosheng, who was at the bottom of the family, had no room to speak. He angrily grabbed Batian and found that his hands were covered with a lot of white hair, so he smeared it on Batian's back in disgust. Batian: ???
Batian: I am not a human, but you are a real dog!

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By opening the curtain of the carriage a little, Su Qi'er saw a scene he had never seen before through the gap.

People come and go on the street, and everyone's face is lively and full of energy.

They have chubby cheeks and the jackets they wear look very warm. There are also many small vendors on the street, selling sesame cakes, wontons, roasted sweet potatoes...

There was basically no snow on the roads in the city, and people in grey jackets were cleaning the streets everywhere.

The children were carrying backpacks and reading books while walking.

Su Qi'er keenly noticed that among these children, both boys and girls, they were all learning to read and write.

He couldn't help but feel a little envious.

He started to study after he was sold to a brothel by the Yin family, because many of the men who came to play with him liked girls who were good at speaking and writing.

"Master, this place is really different." Qiu Shan slightly pulled the reins to let the horse and the carriage run parallel.

He watched Bisheng riding the pony in front of him with the corner of his eye, and was secretly worried.

It's fine if this kid has evil spirit on him, but how come those kids holding books also have bloody evil spirit? Could it be that these kids have seen blood on their hands?

There is no such thing among the children in the royal court.

Su Qi'er said "hmm" softly, a little unsure whether he could make the deal.

The carriage traveled for two incense sticks' time and finally arrived at the gate of Chaoxinyuan.

Shitou stood at the door. When he saw these people, he nodded politely and said, "Please take off your weapons first."

He raised his hand to indicate the large bamboo basket next to him.

Qiu Shan touched the scimitar at his waist, feeling reluctant to put his precious sword in the broken basket.

Su Qi'er followed suit and took off the jewel-studded scimitar from his waist and put it into the basket. Qiu Shan had no choice but to grit his teeth and put the knife in as well.

Seeing this, the others put down their weapons without further ado.

After confirming that they had no weapons in plain sight, Shitou smiled slightly and led them into the gate of Chaoxinyuan.

There was a charcoal brazier burning in the reception room, and it was warm enough that there was no need to wrap yourself tightly in a fur coat.

After Su Qi'er was completely warm, he took off his cloak and hung it on the hanger at the door.

Qiu Shan moved, and his neck and back were hot and sweaty, but because this was not a grassland, they did not dare to take off their outer fur coats and hang them at the door like their master did.

The maids came in one after another with tea in their hands, smiling, with neither fear nor contempt on their faces, as if they were ordinary guests.

Shitou said in a gentle voice: "Please sit down for a moment, I will go and invite the city lord."

Su Qi'er nodded and said, "Thank you."

Shitou left the reception room and winked at a maid.

Thank you for your long-lasting reward.

Qizi was flattered.

There are also other treasures that were rewarded before.

Refill.

Love you guys.