Ning Xizui's answer shocked Bai Qige. People with blue eyes were extremely rare in Dayao, and she only saw two here. Could it be that Ning Xizui was really related to Su Jinyan?
Seeing that Bai Qige's expression was wrong, Ning Xizui was a little confused: "Why, Miss Bai knows my adoptive father? He rushed to Lingyun City to search for rare goods two days ago. You must have never met..."
"Father?" Bai Qige was surprised, dumbfounded.
Su Jinyan is only in her early twenties and looks younger than Ning Xizui. She definitely cannot be his adoptive father. Is it possible that there really is a third person with blue eyes in the small Lingyun City? Bai Qige couldn't help but
He felt ridiculous for his assumptions, and at the same time felt guilty for being suspicious of Ning Xizui.
"By the way, why did Mr. Ning come to the border even though he knew there was going to be a war? The buildings here are dilapidated and dilapidated. It doesn't look like a wealthy place. Even if you want to do business, you don't have to choose a place like this?"
"You don't understand this." Ning Xizui smiled slightly and pointed to the oxcart pulling goods outside the window, "I am not here to buy or sell ordinary items, but specifically to fight against the Dayao and the Huoluohe Khanate."
The worse thing to say is to make money by war. Think about it, the two armies are fighting for a few months or several years. During this period, even if the rear areas are supplied with food and grass, what about wine, meat, those things that the court would not think of but are indispensable?
?The soldiers are fighting with their lives, and no one knows whether they can see the sun tomorrow, so they don't care about money. On the contrary, I have what they want in my hand, and I will exchange these things for them temporarily.
We have money that we can’t use, and we are willing to give it to each other, so why not do it for what we need?”
"As expected of a businessman, he has a shrewd mind that is beyond comparison with ordinary people."
After hearing Bai Qige's compliment, Ning Xizui felt a little embarrassed: "Miss Bai, do you think I'm a philistine and very calculating?"
"What's the point?" Bai Qige sighed, "Who is not forced by life to do many things that they don't want to do? If a businessman wants to make money, he must learn to hoard, and if an official wants to get ahead, he must know how to adapt to the situation. Ordinary people
If you want to have enough food and clothing, you have to plan carefully, but you are just looking for business opportunities and seeking profits. How can you be considered a philistine? Mr. Ning is an upright and generous man, and he is willing to lend a helping hand even to strangers. If only there could be more people like you in the world
How nice people must be."
"I will feel ashamed if Miss Bai continues to praise me. By the way, since Miss Bai is a subordinate of the prince's general, it means that she can talk to the general, right? Ning is worried that she will not have the opportunity to raise the matter of trade with the officer in charge of the distant army.
, I don’t know Miss Bai…”
After all, a businessman is a businessman, and nothing can be separated from business. Ning Xizui said half a sentence, but it did not prevent Bai Qige from understanding what he meant. She just wanted to take over all the military supplies, food and salary and other business through her introduction, and Zhongda University
Make a fortune. In fact, this is not bad. On the march, Bai Qige saw many soldiers with tattered clothes and shoes with no place to replace them. There were also some people with poor health who had gastrointestinal diseases due to long-term eating of dry food. If there were fresh fruits and vegetables, warm clothes and new shoes, these soldiers could be fed and clothed.
By using it, the combat power of the distant army will inevitably increase rather than decrease, and the imperial court of Dayao does not need to spend a large amount of money to pay extra military pay. It is indeed a good method.
"I will suggest this matter to the General when I see him. Mr. Ning, just rest assured and wait for the news to be resolved." It seemed that she was infected by Ning Xizui's peaceful personality. Unknowingly, Bai Qige's anxiety dissipated a lot, and there was a trace of anger on her face.
A bit of a smile.
There were intrigues and intrigues everywhere in the Royal Palace of Yao Kingdom. It had been a long time since she had talked to someone like this without any grudges. Bai Qige couldn't remember clearly. She only remembered that there were many things she couldn't say even to Yi Chenjing, and she had never had any small talk.
Being able to be as relaxed and happy as now may be because Ning Xizui is far away from the struggle for power, or simply because of his stable character that makes people feel reliable and does not care about everything.
The carriage carrying the two people and Ning Xizui's two carriages of goods moved slowly towards Lingyun City. Before they reached the city, they saw a group of soldiers standing at the gate of the city, all of them listening to who was saying something with serious expressions.
"Sir, all the goods coming and going in the city today will be unpacked and searched. Do you have any valuable goods in your car that you are afraid of being bumped?" The temporary peon in charge of escorting the car asked after asking around at the city gate and asked Ning Xizui respectfully.
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Ning Xizui was puzzled, with a look of confusion on his face: "Lingyun City has always been free to come and go, so why is it suddenly blocked and searched? Even if we want to guard against the Huoluohe tribe, we shouldn't have set up a checkpoint at the south gate. What's going on?
?”
"I heard that an important figure from the Dayao Army was kidnapped and missing. The general is in the city right now and ordered people to patrol the city and search a hundred miles around. Even if Lingyun City is turned upside down, he still has to find it.
That man." The hard worker let out a long sigh and shook his head with a wry smile. "They are both rich and powerful. How can we, ordinary people, compare with us? What the officials say is that the people below have to endure no matter how hard they are. No, it's just for one person.
It makes the whole city uneasy, but no matter how dissatisfied I am, I can only endure it, because we are just ants worth noting."
Bai Qige was both happy and worried when hearing these words. She was happy because she was sure that Yi Chenjing was in the city and safe, otherwise she would not have said anything exaggerated like turning Lingyun City upside down. She was worried because the people were worried about Yao.
From the perspective of the army and even the imperial court, the emperor was far away, and the enlightened rule of Emperor Yao in the imperial capital seemed not to have been transmitted here. Lingyun City and its surrounding areas were still controlled by local officials, and even if they acted recklessly, they would still prop up the emperor's banner. In the long run, this would only
I am afraid that civil strife is hidden and will break out sooner or later.
If Yi Chenjing really takes over the world after Emperor Yao abdicates, such hidden dangers must be eliminated as soon as possible. It will be too late to remedy the situation when something goes wrong.
"Miss Bai, why are you so lost in thought?" Seeing Bai Qige in a daze, Ning Xizui asked curiously.
"Don't worry about the checkpoint, just go through. It'll be fine." Bai Qige shook her head and did not answer Ning Xizui's question. Instead, she waved her hand to the hard worker, turned around and ordered the driver and groom to go ahead and accept the interrogation first.
Yi Chenjing must have known about the incident in the army and received news of her disappearance, so he sent someone to set up a checkpoint here. Now that she has returned safely, there is no need for those checkpoints and the soldiers who went out to search to continue their mission.
The most important thing is to do less things that trouble the people.
The soldiers who were guarding the city did not recognize Bai Qige. Seeing that she had taken out the palace pass and seemed to be a very well-established person, they called Xiao Baishan over in confusion. Seeing that Bai Qige was safe and sound, Xiao Baishan clapped his chest repeatedly and shouted for God's blessing, and he almost burst into tears with gratitude.
He thanked her sincerely, which made Ning Xi laugh sullenly while she was drunk in the carriage.
With Bai Qige as a guarantee, Ning Xizui and the two carts of goods entered the city without any obstruction. Since she sprained her foot and was inconvenient to walk, the carriage did not stop until it reached the inn where Yi Chenjing was staying. There were already signal troops at the city gate who were on horseback.
When the news came back, when he stepped out of the carriage and stepped on the ground, a familiar figure was already waiting at the door, standing with a tired look on his face and his hands behind his back.
From the fever and coma to the danger and then to meeting again, the time was less than four days. However, during these four days, Yi Chenjing almost did not drink. After learning that Bai Qige's whereabouts were unknown and she was likely to be taken away by Qi Tao, she became even more confused.
He didn't even care about rest, and kept holding on to the railings to look out of the city. His worry was far greater than his anger. No matter how hateful Qi Tao's rebellion was, it had finally been exposed. However, Bai Qige's worry about falling into the hands of the enemy was still there.
It's always lingering in my mind and hard to get rid of.
If he had known this, he would not have agreed to separate from her at any time. Even if he died together, it would be much better than the suffering he is experiencing now.
Bai Qige, who stepped out of the carriage, did not walk directly towards him. Instead, she waited until another man also got off the carriage and helped her before she stepped forward. The limping look made Yi Chenjing's face instantly darken, as dark as a dark cloud.
——Prayed in every possible way, but she was still hurt!
He walked forward quickly, and when they were less than three steps apart, they looked at each other and spoke in unison.
"Is it seriously injured?"
"Are you feeling better?"
After speaking in unison, they were all stunned, their expressions were 90% similar, and Ning Xizui couldn't help but laugh when he saw Ning Xizui next to him: "You two have a perfect understanding of every move, word and deed, but are you brothers and sisters?"
Brother and sister? If this person was not an acquaintance of Bai Qige, his eyes would definitely be cut out and hung on the top of the city to be exposed to the sun for three years. Yi Chenjing snorted and ignored him, calmly distanced himself from Ning Xizui, and reached out to gently hold Bai Qige's waist.
At this time, Quan thought she was the only one around.
"It's just that I accidentally sprained my foot when I got off the horse. It's nothing serious." How could Bai Qige not see what he was thinking? She cursed in her heart for being stingy, and nodded apologetically to Ning Xizui, "Thank you, Mr. Ning, for your help.
Qi Ge will keep all the good things in mind and will definitely get a reply within three days."
Ning Xizui responded elegantly, not dissatisfied at all because of Yi Chenjing's impolite treatment, and even her smile was still so peaceful and gentle: "My adoptive father and I are temporarily staying at the Chengdong Inn. If Miss Bai needs anything, I'll send someone there."
Just look for me there. Oh, by the way, my adoptive father also has some Nanmo plaster, which is very effective in treating bruises and sprains. I wonder if Miss Bai will have time to come out later so that Ning can bring the plaster."
She did have time, but she didn't know if someone would find various excuses to prevent her from coming out. With an elbow bump into Yi Chenjing's chest without leaving any trace, Bai Qige used the most direct and effective way to stop the cold words Yi Chenjing was about to blurt out.
He refused firmly and said with a smile: "The medicine will no longer bother Mr. Ning. The minor injuries and pains will be better in two days. The military affairs are busy, so it is inconvenient for Qi Ge to send him off. Don't blame Mr. Ning."
"No, no, I'm just being rude." Ning Xizui looked a little disappointed after being declined. She walked back to the carriage and waved gently, "Then Ning will be waiting for news about Miss Bai at the inn. Take your leave."
Watching the carriage leave coldly, Yi Chenjing raised her eyebrows, her sick eyes faded away, and she stared at Bai Qige closely.
"Where do you know such a disgusting person? You are not allowed to see him in the future."
"I may not be able to come back without him. Where do you have so much resentment?" Bai Qige glanced at Yi Chenjing, who was bursting with childish anger. She smiled half-heartedly, "Man, be generous and don't always look like others owe you something."
Qian's expression, I don't have a stingy brother like you."
elder brother.
Is this a continuation of the "brother and sister" mentioned by the person named Ning just now?
Xianfei's long eyebrows were raised higher, and Yi Chenjing suddenly realized that sometimes, he must not reason with Bai Qige, or he would be angry to death. His arms suddenly exerted force, and the limping sharp-mouthed woman let out a low cry and was picked up in front of the public.
The soldiers in the distance were stunned.
"What's wrong with you again? Put it down, so many people are watching!"
"Since we are brothers and sisters, what are you afraid of?" Yi Chenjing's thin lips curved slightly, and she narrowed her eyes, her eyes shining brightly when she successfully fought back, "If you don't like it, just tell that guy directly next time that we are not brothers and sisters, you