Although Ji Le is born as a girl, her feelings for the Ji clan cannot be matched by others?
Therefore, as a member of the Sacrifice clan, it is difficult for her to stay out of the matter of the Sacrifice clan.
"Girl sacrifice...what are you doing?"
Li Ran hurriedly helped him up, but his face seemed a little unhappy:
"Li Ran was able to come to Zheng safely this time. If it weren't for your father's help, I would have been thrown into the wilderness long ago. If I want to thank you, I should do whatever it takes..."
"Brother Ziming, you don't have to comfort me, I understand what you mean."
Ji Le put away his past naughtiness and innocence, and showed a rare look of seriousness on his face.
She looked at Li Ran and continued:
"Whether Brother Meng did this intentionally or unintentionally, this matter is extremely inappropriate for my family. Once word gets out, I, the family, may be embarrassed to face the world."
"It was Brother Ziming who spoke up to stop my father, and he is the benefactor of my entire clan. As for my brother Meng, even if Brother Ziming has doubts, that doesn't matter. What should be done is what it is." A girl who can travel around the country alone, a girl who can sneak out of Zhengyi and visit relatives in Lu State, once she becomes serious, her intelligence will be immediately revealed.
Others may not know it, but Ji Le spent the longest time with Li Ran in the State of Lu, and he knew Li Ran's habits very well.
So she knew very well that when Li Ran asked who came up with the Ji clan's grain selling plan just now, Li Ran had already become suspicious of people within the Ji clan.
As the question and answer progressed, it became obvious that the object of Li Ran's suspicion was naturally her brother Meng - Shu Niu.
So what she just said was to let Li Ran not have any psychological burden. If her brother Meng really has some problems, then he should do whatever he needs to do. There is no need to be timid because of her.
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When Li Ran heard this, he immediately looked at her with admiration.
"Haha, you little girl, you didn't expect to be so smart? But before I opened my mouth, your words had already dispelled most of my worries. Hey, it seems that I have underestimated you before.
?"
In order to lighten the atmosphere, Li Ran joked with her half-jokingly.
When Ji Le heard this, she, who was originally serious, immediately smiled, a look of pride appeared on her beautiful face, and she raised the tip of her nose and said:
"Huh, I've always been so smart, okay? It's just that brother Ziming doesn't know."
"Yes, yes, I'm afraid even your father and your uncle are not as smart as you!"
Li Ran spread his hands and hurriedly admitted Ji Le's boast. The atmosphere immediately became lively.
"But having said that, regarding your Brother Meng... I'm really a little suspicious."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
When the topic got to the point, Ji Le immediately asked seriously.
Just listen to Li Ran continue to say:
"It was the first time I visited your home before, and your brother Meng seemed to have a faint murderous intention towards me. I never quite understood why, but after listening to what your father said today, I now have some clues."<
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"What?"
After listening to Ji Le, he was also surprised. But when he recalled the scene at Ji's house, he felt that it was exactly what Li Ran said just now.
But she couldn't understand why her brother Meng hated Li Ran so much, so she couldn't help but cast a curious look at Li Ran.
"Just imagine, during this great disaster in the Wei Kingdom, even if you, the sacrifice family, transported this batch of grain to the Wei State for sale, the profit gained would be just a drop in the bucket for you, the sacrifice family. Besides, there was Qi State in front of us, and Qi State in the back.
In the Zheng State, everyone is raising food for disaster relief. So, even if you sacrifice the food to the Wei State first, how much profit can you make?"
"Furthermore, now it is arranged according to the most normal time node. You sacrifice your family to raise food. Even if there is no official family to hold you back, it should only start after Qi State decides to raise food for disaster relief."
"After all, the disaster in Weiguo has been going on for some time. If you really want to go to Weiguo to sell food, this reaction will be too late."
When Ji Le heard this, he couldn't help but feel that what Li Ran said was somewhat reasonable. Then, Li Ran continued:
"In other words, could this matter be directed at me, Li Ran?"
"If this is the case, the leader of the Ji Lao Sect will suspect that I secretly colluded with the Qi State to deliberately deal with the Ji clan. That's why your father was so angry with Ran before. However, your father is not sure whether it is true or not, so that's why
for today’s visit.”
"Furthermore, if I fail to convince the old master Ji and Dr. Zichan today, then it is obvious that I will not be able to stay in Zheng Guo any longer. Do you think so?"
Ji Le thought about it carefully and felt that it was indeed the case. She should have been the most deeply touched by her father's various prejudices against Li Ran.
Just as Li Ran said, if he cannot successfully persuade Ji Xian and Zi Chan today, he may be driven out of Zheng Yi within three days.
Because neither Zichan nor Jixian will allow anyone who wants to deal with Jishi and Zheng to stay in Zhengyi.
"Brother Ziming means...this is a trap?"
Ji Le seemed to realize something and looked a little surprised.
Li Ran nodded, a faint smile flashed between his eyebrows, and then continued:
"Whether it's a trap or not, it's hard to say. But one thing is certain, that is, since the old master Ji has gradually entrusted all the external business of the Ji family to you, Brother Meng Shu Niu, it is enough to prove that this person must be
There are some extraordinary qualities, otherwise I would not have gained such trust from my father."
"However, this move to provide relief and defend the country seems inappropriate from all aspects. This is really not a good move. And it is too coincidental to be linked to Qi State's food transportation and disaster relief.
What?…”
At this point, Li Ran's expression suddenly changed and he suddenly stopped.
Ji Le said in surprise:
"What's wrong?"
Li Ran's eyes turned sharply and he murmured:
"Did he know in advance that Qi Congress would transport grain?..."
After a moment, Li Ran suddenly realized the source of his previous feeling.
With a few words, he helped Yang Tongue to persuade the State of Qi to transport grain to the State of Wei for disaster relief. Could it be that the news was leaked by the State of Qi early in the morning? After the information was obtained by Zheng Guo's bull, it was used to frame the state of Wei.
Him?
But he and Shu Niu had never known each other before, so why did he treat him so cruelly? He didn't even hesitate to instigate the entire Ji clan to facilitate this?
Thinking of this, Li Ran couldn't help but feel a chill running down his spine. If the news really leaked out in Qi State, that means that the force that wants to kill him is far more powerful than him.
The thought is even scarier!
"Brother Ziming?"
Ji Le looked at Li Ran who was deep in thought and couldn't help but shouted curiously.
Li Ran came back to his senses after hearing the sound and stared at Ji Le for a while before saying:
"Brother Meng, how does raising an ox... have anything to do with the Ji family of Lu State?"
After all, he is Brother Meng from Ji Le, so he is a little embarrassed to be so suspicious, so these words sound very embarrassing.
But Ji Le didn't think so. Instead, he thought very seriously:
"I've never heard of any close contact, but Brother Meng has been busy these years and is familiar with powerful officials from other countries. It should be considered normal, right?"
This is a good thing. After all, it is absolutely impossible to do business these days without dealing with high-level officials in various countries.
But Li Ran murmured to himself:
"If this is really the case, then that would be okay..."
"But... I'm afraid he didn't just make friends with them."