328: Coaxing on a snowy night [asking for monthly votes]
Wu Xian temporarily stabilized Xu Jie.
However, he knew that the biggest trouble was not Xu Jie.
He returned to the backyard full of melancholy. His side wife, Mi, was Wu Xian's most beloved concubine in the past two years. After hearing the news from the maid, she came to greet her early with a gentle smile, holding the scarf, and served thoughtfully. With the help of Wu Xian,
Because of his love, Mi occasionally dared to ask about things in the front yard: "Xian Lang encountered some troubles outside, why do you look so depressed?"
"It's not a big deal, it's just..."
Wu Xian took the twisted cloth and wiped his face.
Mrs. Mi turned around and took the copper basin with a moderate temperature from the maid's hand, and squatted down to put it down. Wu Xian took off his shoes and put his feet into the warm water. He raised his hand to signal Mi to get up. These menial tasks kept the servants busy, and she, a concubine, did not have to do them.
Do the dirty work.
Mrs. Mi Zi pursed her lips and smiled coquettishly.
"Serving a virtuous man and showing off his beauty, how can it be considered a dirty job?" Mrs. Mi Zi said so gently, but she still listened to Wu Xian's words and stood up and sat next to him, then changed the subject of the conversation, "Mr.
I haven’t said yet who made you unhappy.”
Wu Xian didn't intend to hide it either.
After all, it's not that important.
He also wanted to learn from Mrs. Mi Side about how to coax someone well. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Mi Side's blessed oval face stiffened for a moment, but she suppressed her sourness and asked cautiously: "The virtuous man's new favorite
?”
Wu Xian: "...No, it's Gongsu."
Mrs. Mi Side: "..."
Even though she is just a wife in the backyard, before becoming Wu Xian's concubine, she was just the leader of a dance class in a family with a low education, but she also knows the main key members of her husband's account. After all, if you offend these people, no matter how much favor you do, they will instantly turn into ashes.
Smoke and clouds - Wu Xian's ears are soft but that doesn't mean he can't pick them up clearly.
This "Gongsu" should be Qin Li.
Mrs. Mi Zi could remember that when Wu Xian received help from Qin Li, the man jumped three feet high with joy, which showed how much Qin Li meant to him. In the flash of lightning, Mrs. Mi Zi's heart turned several times.
Already have an idea.
"How did Xian Lang offend Mr. Qin?"
Mrs. Mi is very good at observing people's emotions.
Wu Xian only said a few words, and she understood that no matter what happened, Wu Xian would always blame himself for the fault.
She couldn't speak ill of Qin Li without a wink.
Not only couldn't he, but he had to speak from Qin Li's point of view and criticize her husband! Wu Xian was not angry as expected.
Wu Xian reluctantly talked about today's episode.
Qin Li was squeezed out and left angrily.
Wu Xian stabilized Xu Jie, but he didn't know how to coax Qin Li.
Qin Li also hit Xu Jie's taboo this time.
He has known Xu Jie for many years, and he knows this person well. He is usually quiet and likes to "put harmony first" in everything, but this does not mean that Xu Jie does not have edges and corners - not only does he have them, he is also good at hiding swords in his smile. Gongsu this time
It can offend people severely.
Mrs. Mi Side: "..."
Inexplicably, she felt that the scene described by Wu Xian was familiar.
Isn't it the same with several wives and concubines competing for favor in the backyard?
However, she did not dare to say this out loud.
Comparing the tit-for-tat of Wu Xian's confidants to the vying for favor among the female relatives in the backyard, if she dared to say this, Wu Xian and those under him would kill her. Mrs. Mi Side smiled gently and said: "Think about it, Mr. Qin. For whom are these words and actions for?”
Wu Xiandao: "Of course it's for me!"
Qin Li was afraid of Qi Shan, and also afraid of Shen Tang who was being assisted by Qi Shan. Taking advantage of the danger before it matured, strangulating it in the cradle was the most reassuring way to deal with it. But - Wu Xianzhen felt that it was not serious enough, Qin Li was too I'm anxious.
Mrs. Mi Side said: "Since it is for Xian Lang, why can't Mr. Qin's piety be exchanged for Xian Lang coming to apologize in person? Xian Lang is the master and he is the minister, but you are like-minded friends. If you have any words, you can't speak directly. Are you talking openly?"
Wu Xian was stunned for a moment.
The soles and insteps of the feet rubbing each other in the copper basin stopped.
After a while, he stood up hurriedly, ignoring the cold ground, stepped on it with wet feet, and walked out the door.
Mrs. Mi Zi quickly stood up and followed.
He persuaded in a funny way: "Why are you so anxious, Xian Lang?"
"At least put on your clothes neatly before going!"
If Wu Xian gets cold again after leaving his room, and the wife asks about it, it will be difficult for her to explain.
Wu Xian could only suppress his impatience.
He dressed in a hurry and left without looking back.
Mrs. Mizuo walked him to the entrance of the courtyard until the man's figure disappeared at the end of the gravel road. Going outside her courtyard was a carefully decorated garden, with rockeries, flowing water, exquisite plants, and even the fish in the pond had no worries about eating...
They are all well taken care of.
Mrs. Mizi leaned against the door and stared for a long time.
"Madam, you'd better go back, be careful of catching a cold."
After being persuaded by the personal maid, he sighed and turned around.
There was sadness in his mouth and a little sadness in his beautiful eyes: "Catching a cold? If I were sick, would Xian Lang be so nervous?"
The maid didn't understand what it meant.
Just a habit of flattering.
"My wife is always favored, and parents will do the same."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Mi Zi shook her head, frowned slightly, and said with worry: "You don't understand, he can't do it. Qin Gongsu can help Xian Lang achieve great things, but when he gets angry, Xian Lang is worried. Look at the backyard. How could a flower touch his heart so much?"
Maid: "But, it's different."
Mrs. Mi Zi then asked her: "How is it different?"
The maid said: "Mr. Qin is the parent's arm and a useful person, but Madam is the parent's favorite, son and mother."
How can people with these two identities be the same?
It is impossible for Mr. Qin to replace Madam.
The maid really didn't understand her brain circuit.
Mrs. Mi Zi sighed again: "You don't understand."
In the final analysis, it is the same. Whether it is subordinates or concubines, they are all people Wu Xian needs, and the latter can be replaced by a younger and more beautiful woman at any time, but for a great talent like Mr. Qin, how many people can replace him?
Where are people?
It is easy to be abandoned if you are not needed.
Mrs. Mi Zi also really envied Qin Li.
Qin Li could make her husband bow his head sincerely and rush to apologize and persuade her, but what about her? She usually lives her life carefully in the backyard, relying on her husband's favor. Favor is whether she can continue to live far away from poverty.
A comfortable place of hunger and war, free from the hardships of rain, wind and rain outside, is the key to enjoying prosperity and wealth.
If it weren't for Wu Xian, I don't know where she would die now.
To be fair, Wu Xian is a good person.
What's even more fortunate is that the principal lady is not mean and has never treated them badly. But is this because the principal lady is kind and generous? Not necessarily. They simply don't really take these side rooms in their eyes. They are just beautiful decorations that can walk in the backyard.
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Mrs. Mi was sad and laughed at herself.
Wu Xian obviously didn't know what Mrs. Mi was thinking.
Wearing a thick fox fur cloak, he braved the wind and snow and carried a lantern to knock on Qin Li's door and forcefully wake up Qin Li. Well, Gong Su was not asleep either. He used the light of the lantern to see the breeze.
The man in the snow said in surprise: "Master?"
Wu Xian silently greeted the poor weather.
"My lord, come in first."
Qin Li is angry and funny.
You can somewhat guess Wu Xian’s purpose.
Wu Xian took off his cloak and walked into Qin Li's home. He raised his hand to brush off the goose feathers on his cloak and rubbed his hands together to keep warm: "Why can't Gongsu afford the charcoal basin? It's so cold in the house?"
Qin Li asked people to light candles.
Said: "Using Wen Qi to protect the body can prevent severe cold."
Wu Xiandao: "Isn't this a waste of literary energy?"
It also consumes the mind.
Who would do this deliberately when nothing happens?
It’s not like the family is too poor and can’t afford that little charcoal fire.
Qin Li closed the fire folder and responded quietly.
"got used to."
Wu Xian heard that he didn't want to talk in depth, so he stopped asking, changed the topic, and said solemnly: "I came to disturb Qin Qing late at night because of the day's affairs."
The essence of an apology is to go straight to the point and get to the point. Beating around the bush and not getting to the point for a long time will only make people irritable.
Qin Li's face was filled with the words "As expected".
He said: "Master, are you here to act as a lobbyist for Xu Wenzhu?"
Wu Xian waved his hand: "No, no."
He paused, stood up from the mat, and apologized in the face of Qin Li's shocked and puzzled eyes: "Actually, it's because of the confrontation today... It's not my fault... Please forgive Qin Qing."
Although Wu Xian did not rebuke either Xu Jie or Qin Li, it can be seen from the fact that Xu Jie was supported by the local people in Tianhai, while Qin Li was angry and walked away, and it was implicitly a sideshow.
Qin Li raised his eyebrows: "...My lord, there is no need for this."
Wu Xian carefully observed his expression, trying to discern Qin Li's true emotions from this calm face.
"...Then Qin Qing is not angry anymore?"
Qin Li couldn't hold back and shook his head helplessly: "Who are you, my lord? This kind of conflict and twists and turns are inevitable. It is impossible for colleagues and colleagues to have no disputes once. Li doesn't take such small things to heart, but
——”
Wu Xian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the previous words.
But as soon as this "but" came out, my heart became hung up again.
"But what?"
Qin Li thought about it again and again, but decided to say it out - since he chose to assist Wu Xian, he couldn't watch him step into the trap, but his loyal words were offensive and would inevitably make people unhappy and offend one or two people who he didn't deal with. Xu Jie would be afraid of him
?
"But Xu Wenzhu..."
Wu Xian interrupted him in a low voice: "Wenzhu is most taboo about others talking about Xu's business career. Qin Qing's disdainful remarks about merchants today are bound to be resented by him. This time, that's all. In the future,
I can’t say any more.”
Qin Li's eyes were very complicated.
But he continued: "Li doesn't despise businessmen, he just hates those who pursue profit without caring about the overall situation."
Qin Li is not a person with many family backgrounds. When he is really down and out, how much dry food can this thing get?
It was just Xu Jie's choice that made him really angry.
Wu Xian heard the underlying meaning behind his words.
He said calmly: "This is a bit serious. Wen Zhu still knows the seriousness of the matter. If there is a problem, Dayi will also warn... Wen Zhu should do this after weighing..."
Qin Li snorted softly from the tip of his nose.
"There is no such thing as having both sides in this world. People who are too greedy will eventually be swallowed up by greed." Qin Li naturally knew that Xu Jie would not do anything detrimental to Wu Xian, but Xu Jie turned around because of the benefits Shen Tang gave him.
But he changed his attitude, hoping to bring the two families into a friendly relationship, saying hello, me, and everyone.
This idea is quite dangerous.
In Qin Li's view, it is betrayal that is not betrayal.
Wu Xian also knew that Qin Li was thinking for his own benefit, so naturally he couldn't force the latter on what to do or what not to do. He just had to say a few words of sincerity to him. There was no persuasion in the whole sentence, but every word was persuasion.
.
What did you say?
Let’s just talk about how much Xu Jie “donated generously”.
For Wu Xian to develop so fast, he needs people, food, and money. In addition to the Wu family's own solid foundation and the help of his followers, Xu family's full support is also indispensable. As long as Xu Jie is not a substantial betrayal, the stabbing
The knife might have done something unforgivable. Even if Xu Jie said he was interested in the concubine in his backyard, Wu Xian would agree.
The implication——
Qin Li is a smart man and naturally understands.
Xu Jie doesn't speak easily, and once he speaks, it's hard to refuse.
When it came to this level, Qin Li had no choice but to take a step back: "My Lord, I will keep it in my heart."
Just try not to get into trouble with Xu Jie.
With Xu Jie's profit-seeking personality, not dealing with him would push him into the arms of the enemy - Xu Jie cannot leave Wu Xian's tent, but as the head of the family and the clan leader, if someone in the clan invests in loyalty to others, he can also It can't be stopped, right?
There are always more solutions than difficulties.
When Wu Xian saw that Qin Li was wronged for him, he endured this and said with a guilty conscience: "Hey, Qin Qing has been wronged..."
"but--"
There's that word again.
Wu Xian's little heart started to beat again.
"But what?"
Qin Li said: "But we still have to be wary of Shen Youli."
Wu Xian was puzzled.
Qin Li was also too dedicated to Hei Shentang and Qi Shan.
He then said, "I think Shen Youli is quite good. He is a sincere and enthusiastic young man. It is a blessing for the common people to meet him. Why is Qin Qing so afraid? Is it because he is the lord of evil plots?"
Qin Li shook his head and said: "Not really, it's just that the moment Li saw this person, he knew that this person was not willing to be inferior to others. The innocence and sincerity were just a disguise. Under this skin, there was a sun-devouring heart. Moon’s ambition!”
Wu Xian: "???"
Suddenly he doubted whether he and Shen Tang mentioned by Qin Li were the same person, but even so, there was no need to be wary of Shen Youli so early. Form an alliance first, and then deal with the others.
For example, Gu Ren, such as Zhang He.
Wu Xian has been unhappy with these two for a long time.
Especially that guy Gu Ren.
Is it great to have many sworn brothers?
"Besides, the more I think about it in the past few days, the more wrong I feel."
"What's wrong?"
Qin Li did not go into details.
He always felt that something was wrong. The Four Treasures formed an alliance and Shen Tang ran away to take office early. On the surface, he said that it would be difficult to march and fight with a group of old, weak, women and children. In addition, the rebels were retreating. If they wanted to expand the victory, they had to pursue them quickly, so Falling behind halfway.
But this is too much of a coincidence.
Everything is reasonable, but everything is unreasonable.
But this is just his intuition and cannot convince anyone.
"In short, be vigilant and careful, and you will never go wrong."
He also wanted to tell Wu Xian to pay attention to Xu Jie's actions, and not to let him be dazzled by the benefits given by Shen Tang and do something arrogant. By then it would be too late... But he swallowed his words when he thought about today's conflict. Go back. After all, Xu Jie is also the head of a family, not just a businessman. He should have this consciousness, right?
At this time, I heard Wu Xian say: "Wen Zhu brought back two hundred jars of wine from Shen Youli and sent fifty jars to my house. I don't know if the effect is true or not. Qin Qing has a good drinker, how about a few jars too?" "
No money required.
Qin Li: "..."
Qin Li was full of sorrow and thoughts, where was Xu Jie?