Chapter 113: Arresting People (please order first)

"You lose, give me money, give me money!"

In the duty room of Zhenfusi Yamen, several captains were sitting around the table, shouting and yelling. The table was piled with cards and scattered silver coins.

Qi Ping "stands on the sidelines", does not participate, and just enjoys watching.

The card game is called "Leaf Play" because the size of each card resembles a leaf, hence the name. The gameplay is very similar to that of poker in later generations.

From the concubines in the harem to the common people in the city, they all play a few games of cards in their spare time.

It is the most popular game in China.

Well, in comparison, Go or something like that is too high-end, a game for scholars to show off.

"It seems there is no mahjong in this world yet. Well, write it down and polish it someday and give it to the little princess to play with, so that she won't be able to cope with it next time she comes over for fun." Qi Ping thought silently.

Speaking of which, from the day I entered the capital, when I was put into the cell, I met her once, and I haven't had any emotional contact with the princess for a few days...

The eldest princess was even worse, she never saw her.

But she is in the palace, and I can't get in... Qi Ping feels that this cannot continue.

There are so many goblins in Kyoto, and if you haven’t hugged her for too long, what will you do if Yongning’s big white legs run away?

"Is there nothing to do?!"

Suddenly, a familiar sound of scolding came, and a dark-faced, unsmiling Yu Qing stepped into the hospital and began to criticize severely.

All the captains dispersed in a hurry.

He wasn't very afraid either. Although Yu Qing had always been averse to others taking advantage of others, as long as he didn't delay business, he would only curse a few words at most.

The yamen has been relatively quiet these two days.

I can see that the value is about to disappear, so I don’t really care.

"Boss, let me take a look." When Qi Ping saw Yu Qing walking towards him, he raised his hands to prove his innocence.

Yu Qing said: "Come with me."

Catch me for whatever you are doing... Qi Ping followed the boss into the meeting hall with his head downcast. The latter looked at him for a while and suddenly asked:

"Then Nancheng Hexagonal Bookstore, I remember correctly, it was opened by your fellow countryman."

"Yes." Qi Ping was confused.

Then, Yu Qing coughed and shook off a piece of broken silver from his sleeve:

"I have a friend... who likes to read. Do you have any follow-up manuscripts? Sell me a copy."

Is that friend of yours serious... Boss, a tough guy like you is also interested in the Red Mansion? Tsk tsk... I didn't notice it.

Qi Ping smiled knowingly, but only said that he would go back and ask if a new book came out, and he would be the first to send it to him.

Yu Qing did not force him and left with satisfaction.

…

In the evening.

When Qi Ping returned to Liujiao Alley, he saw an endless stream of customers both inside and outside the bookstore.

Compared to a month ago, it’s really a huge difference.

"It's late today. Our store is closed. We will open as usual tomorrow morning. Come again." Fan Er stood up and bowed outwards.

Several customers were furious, and Fan Er had no choice but to sell a few more copies to coax the customers away, and then put up a wooden sign saying "Closed".

"Are you tired?" Qi Ping came over with a smile.

Fan Er wiped the sweat with his sleeves and smiled plainly: "I'm not too tired for this kind of fatigue."

Are you tired after working all day and relying on him alone? Of course you are tired, but it is painful and happy.

"This is just the beginning. When the shop really becomes famous, you won't be able to do it even if you have only a few heads and six arms." Qi Ping joked.

Fan Er said seriously: "That makes sense. Then I'll look for a few guys first. By the way, let me tell you something."

"What?"

Fan Er said: "The owner of the workshop that engraved the books for us today secretly told me that someone is trying to steal the manuscript. It may be someone from another bookshop, so we should be careful."

Stealing manuscripts? Qi Ping remained silent, realizing that as the business grew and the Red Mansion became popular, what was supposed to come finally came.

Right now it’s just plagiarism, what will happen in the future?

Teacher Ma said that if there is a profit of 300%, capital will dare to commit any crime... If a big shot really targets him, he, as a school captain, may not be able to withstand it.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of this. You can just concentrate on the business."

Qi Ping thought for a while, pretended to be relaxed, and then told:

"By the way, if you have enough money, it would be best to buy the engraving workshop."

Without my own factory, my heart is never at ease.

Fan Er nodded vigorously: "I've already discussed this."

At this moment, suddenly, a guard on horseback arrived outside the alley. Outside the bookstore, he reined in the reins, his eyes lit up, he dismounted and said, "Qi Xiaowei."

Qi Ping was startled, thinking that this person looked familiar. After a moment, he suddenly realized: "It's you."

The other party is clearly the guard of Princess Anping.

The latter took out a letter from his pocket and handed it over:

"The princess sent me to look for Captain Qi. I just went to the inn and asked the innkeeper to find out that you actually moved here."

My silly sweet princess remembered me... Qi Ping hurriedly took it, without looking at it in a hurry, he took out a silver ingot from his pocket and gave it to the other party:

"Thank you for your hard work, brother."

The guard hurriedly waved his hand: "Colonel Qi is too polite."

"Take it, take it." After some rejection, the guard left with satisfaction.

It’s not that Qi Ping doesn’t understand this principle of spending a small amount of money to accomplish big things, it’s just that he was really short of money in the past...

Right now, I am somewhat comfortable.

"What does the princess want from you?" Fan Er asked curiously.

How could I know... Qi Ping muttered, tore open the thin envelope, and took out a piece of white paper, with only one line of small words written on it in beautiful handwriting:

"I'll come and play with you tomorrow."

Signed: Anping

So with just such a sentence, why would you write a letter? Qi Ping complained.

…

Anping is destined, Qi Ping will naturally not deny her face.

Fortunately, I haven't asked for leave much this month. I just need to write a request for leave and have someone deliver it to the Yamen tomorrow morning.

After dinner, Fan Er went to sleep soundly. Qi Shu hugged the red building and went back to the house to practice immortality. Qi Ping practiced breathing as usual, controlled the magic pen, and typed a few manuscripts before falling into a deep sleep.

A night of silence.

The next day, in the morning, Qi Ping finally saw Anping, his little thigh, again.

"I have met the princess in my humble position!" Qi Ping stood beside the luxurious carriage outside the Liujiao Bookstore and bowed in salute.

The curtain of the carriage opened, revealing a delicate and fair face. After not seeing her for many days, the little princess's little fierce aura that she had gained through her experience in the northwest was gone.

The lively almond-shaped eyes, with clear black and white, drifted towards the little catcher.

He deliberately kept a straight face, lengthened his tone, and said in the tone of Lafayette:

"Who is outside the car?"

Who is outside the car? Do you think you are interrogating a prisoner in the court? Qi Ping was startled and cooperated:

"It's a humble position. Princess, don't you remember?"

Princess Anping made a recollection and pretended to be angry:

"Well, Qi Ping, you haven't come to say hello for so long. Here comes someone, drag him out and beat him to death with a cane."

The guards beside the car looked at each other in confusion.

Qi Ping begged for mercy: "Princess, please spare my life."

After Anping heard this, he burst into laughter and waved his hands, pretending to be generous:

"The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped. As a punishment, you will go to a place with me."

After a pause, he added: "You are not allowed to get in the car. Follow me outside."

The princess cannot ride with men until she leaves the palace.

...So you went to the Drama Academy to study this month, right... Qi Pingxin said, but he didn't notice it at the He Yan.
To be continued...