"Junior, I pay my respects to Mr. Qiao." Seeing a man in a blue robe come in, Feng Ziying knew that this was Qiao Yingjia and quickly bowed to salute.
"Nephew, you don't have to be polite, just sit down." Qiao Yingjia was also looking at Feng Ziying.
He felt that he was joking when he said that the other person was twelve or thirteen years old. Although his face was immature, his eyes were extremely steady. A young man of twelve or thirteen years old might not have such magnanimity. Maybe it was this boy.
His face is just a bit tender.
"I haven't seen Ling Yue for several years. How are you doing?" Qiao Yingjia asked with a smile.
"My family is in good condition, but my mother-in-law has passed away." Feng Ziying pretended to be sad and sighed softly.
Qiao Yingjia was startled and could only comfort him, and then said: "Since my nephew is studying in the Imperial College, why did he come to Shandong? I remember that it is Duke Zhou who is offering wine in the Imperial College at the moment, right? He is selfless, how can you get out of prison so easily?"
Feng Ziying quickly stood up and bowed again, "Reporting to Ming Gong, an elder in the family passed away, and my father was ill and could not afford it. I was sent back to Linqing to express condolences on his behalf. However, I never thought that the civil unrest in Linqing yesterday, and the White Lotus Cult bandits, were also involved.
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Qiao Yingjia was slightly surprised.
He already knew about the civil unrest in Linqing, and it was estimated that Li Sancai would discuss the matter at noon. There were three grain warehouses in the inner city of Linqing, which were of great importance. However, the rebels only plundered the outer city and did not attack the inner city. In addition, the Linqing Guards
All the troops from the Dongchang Prefecture Guard and the Dongchang Prefecture went south to Yanzhou to suppress the bandits, so the situation was quite unfavorable.
"My dear nephew, are you from Linqing City?"
"Yes." Now that she had started, Feng Ziying seized the opportunity to tell the whole situation in one breath, "My father and Jia Yue have already intended to get married, but because of their age, they have not yet engaged. I acted rashly before, so please understand.
Public forgiveness.”
Qiao Yingjia did not expect that this boy would be so bold and dare to use Lin Ruhai's reputation as an only daughter as a lie.
If this spreads out, the reputation of the Lin family will be damaged. I am afraid that this boy will not be able to escape his relationship with his father, and even he may have to bear some infamy.
As for a Shenwu general after his martial arts, he was not at all in the eyes of a civil servant like him. Although he was angry in his heart, he thought of the other party's painstaking efforts. If he hadn't used Lin Ruhai's name, he might not have met him at all.
"Huh, you are so bold. Even if you have some troubles, how can you do such a thing that ruins a person's reputation?"
Seeing that Qiao Yingjia had no intention of expelling her despite her stern tone, Feng Ziying breathed a sigh of relief.
This level has finally been passed. As Lin Daiyu's legitimate daughter, and now that she is making such a big deal, Qiao Yingjia may really need to think carefully about it.
However, Qiao Yingjia still wondered why Lin Ruhai would agree to marry a martial artist like the Feng family?
From the perspective of scholars, this was undoubtedly a form of self-degradation, but when he thought that Lin Ruhai's Yue family and Jia family were also martial arts veterans, Qiao Yingjia felt relieved.
The Jia family is probably family friends with the Feng family. If there is such a relationship, it is barely acceptable. It is just that the daughter of the Lin family has been wronged.
"Nephew Feng, you said that the White Lotus cult bandits and the rogue gangsters in the city got together to cause chaos. Why is Miss Lin family in the Feng family's house again?" Qiao Yingjia would not make a judgment easily without asking these questions clearly.
Feng Ziying was most afraid that the other party was too lazy to ask anything. As long as he asked, it meant that the other party was seriously considering the issue, and it also meant that the other party still valued Lin Ruhai's relationship or line.
He briefly introduced the situation again, and said, "Who would have thought of such a coincidence? They were going to Beijing to visit their uncle's house, and they were going to Linqing by the way. They happened to pay a courtesy visit to my house, and they met this person.
kind of thing,..."
Everything is true, except that I caught up with him by chance, and he was defeated by a false shot.
Qiao Yingjia also knew about the relationship between Lin Ruhai and the Jia family.
The second Duke of the Jia family can be regarded as the leader in martial arts, and the Jia family has also produced Jinshi. Jia Jing, the son of Ning Guogong, was one class earlier than Qiao Yingjia. He was a Jinshi in the 23rd year of Yuanxi, but this Jia Jia
He respected Alchemy so much that he actually resigned from his job and went to a Taoist temple to practice, which puzzled many people.
"At present, the bandits in Linqing City are becoming more and more powerful. I'm afraid Ming Gong knows something about it. The people in the palace are demanding too much and the people are suffering. I'm afraid this is also the trigger for the bandits to take advantage of the situation. If the bandits are allowed to become more powerful, the previous
Maybe they are still afraid of the Guards, but if they reveal the truth, the inner city of Linqing will not be protected, and if Sancang is destroyed, I'm afraid..."
Feng Ziying didn't say any more.
Qiao Yingjia snorted softly.
Naturally, he was aware of the situation in which the palace tax supervisor set up a tax collection agency in Linqing to seize merchants. However, His Majesty's move was not entirely for personal gain. The Nine Border Army's salary arrears were increasing day by day, and the household treasury was empty. This was not a big deal.
It's secret.
If we continue to be owed wages like this, I'm afraid something will change in the border army.
Although Qiao Yingjia has been away all the time, he is still well aware of these situations. The court and the court have been quarreling over this matter, but when it comes to the past of the Supreme Emperor, who dares to be serious and insist on making a fuss? I'm afraid that the Holy Emperor's face will not be easy to say,
It would have to arouse the wrath of the Supreme Emperor.
"Nephew Feng Xian, I understand what you mean. It's just that General Li Cao is in charge of the water affairs. It's hard for others to comment. Although I am responsible for patrolling the water affairs, I can't overstep my authority..." Qiao Yingjia understood.
Clear your throat.
"What Ming Gong said is true. It's just that the suppression of bandits and quelling the chaos is of great importance, and it has something to do with someone from the palace. I'm worried about this..." Feng Ziying did not continue.
"Humph, not necessarily." Qiao Yingjia said with a serious face, "Caotai affairs are related to the capital's plans, and Caotai has its own plans."
"Yes, yes." Feng Ziying was delighted.
Seeing Qiao Yingjia raising her hand to pick up the tea bowl, Feng Ziying knew that she was about to see off the guests and quickly stood up.
After coming out of Qiao's house, Feng Ziying felt that the clothes on her back were soaked with sweat. Until now, he still wasn't really sure about Qiao Yingjia's thoughts. He could only say that he had guessed some of Qiao Yingjia's intentions, but that was enough.
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"Is this Mr. Feng?" Outside Qi Yunzhai, Feng Ziying saw Zuo Liangyu who was full of excitement and pride, and knew that Zuo Liangyu had done a good job on this errand. Since he had completed the tasks assigned by him, he estimated that
He had also won some recognition from the other party, so he had such an expression just now.
It is true that this trip was made by Feng Ziying who wanted to train Zuo Liangyu and contact the people at the Shanshan Guild Hall. Even if it really went wrong, it wouldn't matter much. At worst, she would just go to Chen Jingxuan to come forward. I believe it will be done.
After Qiao Yingjia came over, Chen Jingxuan also had to consider whether there were other factors behind him.
But now it seems that it is no longer necessary. Wang Shaoquan did not deceive himself. He still has some say in the Shanshan Guild Hall.
It seems that this good relationship is really about to be forged.
"Exactly." Feng Ziying was not polite. The visitors to the guild hall were naturally representatives of merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi. At worst, his father could just take care of him in Datong Town in the future. Now he has to tide over the difficulties, but he doesn't have so much energy to waste time.
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"Young master Feng, if you need anything, please feel free to ask." The visitor was also quite knowledgeable, and went straight to the point without talking nonsense, "If you need some antiques that can be obtained, Qiyunzhai is the leader in Dongchang Mansion."
"Well, I need an ancient inkstone. Could you please help me choose one for me." Feng Zi's English was gentle, but the meaning revealed in his words was undeniable, "It is best to be made by famous artists from the Tang and Song Dynasties. No matter how much the money is,
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The visitors also took a breath of cold air. There were quite a few famous inkstone makers in this dynasty, as well as in the previous Ming Dynasty. However, in the Tang and Song Dynasties, those who could be called famous inkstone makers were really rare. And although Qi Yunzhai was not famous,
It's small, but you may not be able to find suitable items.
This person came with Wang Shaoquan's famous assassin and asked for someone to accompany him on the work. I didn't pay much attention to it before. It was just some inconvenient matters that needed to be dealt with by some officials' sons. I have seen a lot of merchants and gangs. As long as it is worth it, they will do it.
It's not a problem.
But after hearing some news later, he realized that it was something serious, so he came in person.
"Master Feng, Qi Yunzhai may not be able to have the famous inkstones of the Tang and Song Dynasties for a while. If it is this dynasty..." The words were spoken, and the visitor was interrupted by Feng Ziying: "I must know the purpose of my visit. If it is an ordinary thing, I will not beg for it."
Your Shanshan Guild Hall."
Seeing Feng Ziying being so decisive, the visitor kept silent and led Feng Ziying directly inside.
Fortunately, Qiyunzhai is actually the number one antique shop in Dongchang Prefecture, and they can also find a Chengni inkstone made by Taoist Lu of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Three hundred taels of silver were worth the same price. Even though Feng Ziying was mentally prepared to be beheaded, she was still speechless.
This was because of the face of the visitors from the Shanshan Guild Hall, so we gave a discount and almost sold it at the purchase price plus a little commission, otherwise it would have been a sky-high price of five hundred taels of silver.
However, when I arrived at the Governor's Yamen, I was rejected. No matter how rude and humble words I made, the concierge refused indifferently.
The people waiting in line to see Mr. Cao are like crucian carp crossing the river. How can they catch their eyes just because you are a junior Gongsheng student from the Imperial College?
She accepted both the red envelope and the name card, but did not give any confirmation at all. Knowing that there was no chance, Feng Ziying left decisively and went straight to the Shanshan Guild Hall.
This chapter has been completed!