"It's a little too early to talk about this matter now. Just know that this matter exists. I will tell you when the time comes!" Wei Xianyun cupped his fist towards Lu Xiaoxian and said, "I'll take my leave first. You

Take care!”

After saying that, Wei Xianyun left in a hurry.

Looking at Wei Xianyun's back, Leng Qing looked at Lu Xiaoxian with doubts: "Why does he want to help you?"

Lu Xiaoxian shook his head and said nothing. He knew very well that he had a ten-year agreement with Wei Xianyun.

…

After coming out of the prison, Wei Xianyun turned a few corners and arrived at the back hall of Jingzhao Mansion.

The door of the living room in the back hall of Jingzhao Mansion was wide open. Zhou Xian was sitting in the living room in a daze. He suddenly raised his eyes and found Wei Xianyun's lazy figure coming towards him. Zhou Xian's head suddenly swelled several times.

Compared to Liu Yang, Wei Xianyun was much more humble, but Zhou Xian understood in his heart that Wei Xianyun's humility did not mean that he could neglect him. On the contrary, Zhou Xian needed to be more cautious in dealing with Wei Xianyun.

No need to guess, Zhou Xian also knew that the purpose of Wei Xianyun's trip must be for Lu Xiaoxian's case. Even if he thought with his toes, he understood what Wei Xianyun wanted to say to him.

Although there was a strong sense of bitterness in his heart, Zhou Xian still had to cheer up, stood up quickly, and with a smile on his face, trotted down the path to greet Wei Xianyun.

…

"Wuxia! Why are you here?" Lu Xiaoxian stared at Lu Wuxia in surprise.

"You have caused such a big trouble. I'm afraid I won't be able to see you if I don't come!" Lu Wuxia said angrily.

Lu Xiaoxian glanced at Leng Qing, with a playful look on his face: "Eh? Mr. Leng is arresting the head. I'm afraid you played a role in this, right?"

Lu Wuxia's face turned red for no reason, and he rolled his eyes at Lu Xiaoxian: "It has nothing to do with him!"

While Lu Xiaoxian and Lu Wuxia were talking, Wu Yanxiu and Leng Qing stepped aside.

Wu Yanxiu looked at Leng Qing, smiled and shook his head.

"Why are you laughing?" Leng Qing asked curiously.

Wu Yanxiu smiled and said: "Others can't see it, but I can really see it. Miss Wuxia has fallen in love with you!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Leng Qing said with a red face.

"Looks can't deceive!" Wu Yanxiu said seriously, "The way she looks at you is different, I can feel it!"

Leng Qing wanted to say something else, but she heard Lu Xiaoxian say from the side: "Brother Leng, Wu Xia is a lady of ours, how can he not be worthy of you? I have decided to be the matchmaker. If you refuse again, you are looking down on me, Lu."

Home!"

Leng Qing was stunned, Wu Yanxiu was already laughing so hard,

…

In Shangguan Zhaorong Mansion, Hong'er, the maid, reported softly to Shangguan Wan'er: "Your Majesty, the Lu Xiaoyi who came with Lu Xiaoxian last time wants to see you!"

A faint smile appeared on Shangguan Wan'er's face: "I think it's time for him to come, so let him come in!"

After a while, Hong'er led Lu Xiaoyi in.

"I have met Empress Zhaorong!" Lu Xiaoyi saluted Shangguan Wan'er.

"No gifts!" Shangguan Wan'er changed her past habit of talking in circles and said straight to the point: "Tell me, how much money did you raise to save Lu Xiaoxian?"

After hearing this, Lu Xiaoyi couldn't help being stunned. When he saw Shangguan Wan'er looking at him with a half-smile, he quickly calmed down and took out a stack of banknotes from his arms and handed it over: "Because time is tight, I can only raise so much money."

Two hundred thousand taels, please accept it with pleasure!"

Shangguan Wan'er looked at it

Without looking, he waved his hand to Hong'er, indicating that Hong'er would collect the banknote.

Seeing Hong'er taking the banknote, Shangguan Wan'er said to Lu Xiaoyi again: "The money is definitely not enough. I heard that Cen Shaobai sold the bank and all the shops, and Lu Xiaoxian's adoptive father also sold Yonghe Building.

, and Lu Xiaoxian’s confidante is also a wealthy owner, so if you put it all together, it should be much more than this, right?"

Lu Xiaoyi didn't expect Shangguan Wan'er to speak so directly. He blushed and said: "Because of the tight time, and because it's the end of the year, a lot of money has not been obtained yet, and now we only have so much!"

"How many do you have if you collect them all?" Shangguan Wan'er asked calmly.

Lu Xiaoyi gritted his teeth and said: "There are about 600,000 taels left!"

"How many days do you estimate that the remaining 600,000 taels of silver notes will be delivered?" Shangguan Wan'er continued to ask.

In Lu Xiaoyi's eyes, Shangguan Wan'er is not a money-grubbing person. Today, for some unknown reason, she seems to be quite interested in money, which makes Lu Xiaoyi feel very uncomfortable.

Seeing that Lu Xiaoyi stopped talking, Shangguan Wan'er said meaningfully: "Whether Lu Xiaoxian is safe or not depends on your money!"

Hearing what Shangguan Wan'er said, Lu Xiaoyi no longer had to worry about rescuing Lu Xiaoxian. He glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, took a deep breath and said, "I promise to deliver the remaining silver notes to the empress' house within two days.

!”

"Okay! Remember what you said!" Shangguan Wan'er saw off the guests, "Go back first!"

After sending Lu Xiaoyi away, Hong'er returned to the room, stood behind Shangguan Wan'er, glanced at Shangguan Wan'er secretly, and then lowered her head.

Shangguan Wan'er seemed to have eyes behind her, and she said something out of nowhere: "Just say what you have to say, I don't care if you hold it back!"

Hong'er was startled and asked boldly: "Your Majesty, you are wise. There is indeed something you don't know about me!"

"You have been with me for so many years and know what I am like. You want to ask why I am so greedy today and insist on squeezing all their money, right?" Shangguan Wan'er's face was as calm as water.

"I don't dare!" Hong'er was so frightened that Shangguan Wan'er said such heart-wrenching words and fell to her knees.

"Get up! I just said what you were thinking, and I didn't mean to blame you!" Shangguan Wan'er said with a pleasant look, "Actually, I am helping him!"

Hong'er was puzzled, but didn't dare to ask.

"Lu Xiaoxian is Cui Lang's best friend. In order to save Lu Xiaoxian, Cui Lang reported to His Majesty several times, asking Your Majesty to pardon Lu Xiaoxian. No matter how greedy I am for money, I will not take Lu Xiaoxian's idea!" Shangguan Wan

A trace of wisdom flashed in Er's eyes, "Your Majesty has already thought of pardoning Lu Xiaoxian. If I am not wrong, Princess Taiping will take action soon, and it is basically a foregone conclusion that Lu Xiaoxian will be released innocent."

"If this is the case, why does the empress still force them?" Hong'er became even more puzzled.

"I can see this situation clearly, but I can't guarantee that they can also see it clearly. I'm afraid that they will seek medical treatment in a hurry and scatter their money in vain without even making a sound. Rather than doing that, I might as well first

Keep it for them, and when Lu Xiaoxian is released from prison, I will pay it back in full!"

After hearing this, Hong'er suddenly understood and had to admire Shangguan Wan'er's foresight.

"Actually, there is another meaning to what I did!" Shangguan Wan'er seemed to be in a good mood. She said to Hong'er, "Even if Lu Xiaoxian is released from prison this time, he will definitely be waiting in Chang'an.

I couldn't go on anymore. I urged them to get money, just to ask them to dispose of the shop and property as soon as possible. Although they were all sold at low prices, they could be settled clearly. In this way, Lu Xiaoxian could leave Chang'an without any worries after he was released from prison.

, if he leaves a day earlier, there will naturally be less danger."

Speaking of this, Shangguan Wan'er sighed quietly and said to herself, "I hope one day in the future, he can understand my good intentions!"

…

At Long's Escort Agency, Long Zhuang was sitting in the room with a sad face.

"Bureau Chief, Miss Jiang wants to see you!" An escort came to report.

Long Zhuang cheered up and said: "Please come quickly!"

Jiang Xiaotong entered the room and saluted Long Zhuang: "Xiaotong has met Brother Long!"

Long Zhuang hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "Brother and sister, Long is so ashamed!"

Jiang Xiaotong was a little confused: "Brother Long, why did you say this?"

Long Zhuang took out a few banknotes from his arms and handed them to Jiang Xiaotong: "I can barely scrape together 20,000 taels of silver here. I originally thought of disposing of the escort agency and collecting more money to send to my younger siblings, but at this juncture,

But no one came to take over the escort agency, it’s really shameful!”

"Brother Long, the Long Escort Bureau must not take action!" Jiang Xiaotong waved his hands hurriedly.

"What? Brothers and sisters, do you look down on Brother Long?" Long Zhuang said excitedly, "Although I, Long, am a martial artist, I also know how to repay the kindness of others with a spring of water! Back then, when I was in the most difficult time,

Xiaoxian helped me, but now Xiaoxian is in trouble, how can I stand by and watch? What's more, half of the Long's Escort Agency belongs to Xiaoxian, and now they are in urgent need of money, so they will sell it, there is nothing to be reluctant to part with!"

"Brother Long, you are mistaken! I have already collected the money!" Jiang Xiaotong hurriedly explained, "I came today because Xiaoxian asked me to pass on something to Brother Long!"

"Send a message?" Long Zhuang was startled, "If Xiaoxian has anything to say, please tell me quickly, brother and sister!"

"Xiao Xian said, don't worry, Brother Long, he will be released from prison soon!"

"Is this true?" Long Zhuang asked in surprise.

Jiang Xiaotong nodded and said: "Xiao Xian asked me to tell Brother Long that he might not be able to stay in Chang'an anymore after he is released from prison. He doesn't care about other industries, but Long's Escort Agency is his home. One day, he will come back

When he goes to Chang'an, I hope his home is still there, and I hope he can return to his own home!"

"Xiao Xian!" Long Zhuang's lips were trembling and he couldn't say a word.

"Fortunately, I came in time, otherwise you would have left Xiaoxian with lifelong regrets!" Jiang Xiaotong comforted Long Zhuang, "Brother Long, you know better than me that Long's Escort Agency is Xiaoxian's thoughts.

You must never sell it!"

"No for sale! No for sale!" Long Zhuang's eyes were filled with tears: "Brother and sister, tell Xiaoxian for me that I will help him guard the Long's Escort Bureau, so that he can rest assured that his home in Chang'an will always be there!

The door is always open for him!"

…

On the 26th of the twelfth lunar month, snowflakes began to fall in the sky in Chang'an again.

There are only a few days until New Year's Eve, and every household is immersed in the joy brought by the festival.

In the Daming Palace and outside the Ganlu Hall, a delicate woman was kneeling in the snow, with a thick layer of snowflakes falling on her body. If she hadn't been shivering, people would have mistaken her for a piled snowman.

Unlike the snow falling all over the sky outside, it was warm and cozy inside the Ganlu Hall.
Chapter completed!