A figure flashed past the door, and Butler Zhang walked in.
He lowered his hands and saluted Lan Liqun respectfully, then took out a stack of banknotes from his arms and handed them to the head of the Ouyang family.
"Master, I have prepared the banknotes."
The head of the Ouyang family waved his hand: "Send it over."
"Yes." Butler Zhang responded and was about to leave.
"Wait a minute." Lan Liqun stared at the pile of banknotes, "How much is this?"
"Sir, ten thousand taels." Turning around, Butler Zhang said respectfully.
"Ten thousand taels?" Lan Liqun was a little surprised, and then turned to look at the head of the Ouyang family who looked calm, "Is this for Young Master Xiao?"
"Master Lan, do you think it's a bit much?" Patriarch Ouyang asked with a smile.
"It's quite a lot. For a person whose background is not very certain, the head of the Ouyang family is so generous, and he is not afraid of being wasted?" Lan Liqun leaned over and looked at the other party with some doubts.
"Whether it's a waste or not, I'm not sure, but this is an opportunity. Sometimes when you have money and can't find someone to give it to, it's the most powerless thing." Looking at the door, the head of Ouyang's family felt a little melancholy.
said.
Butler Zhang looked at Patriarch Ouyang: "Principal, am I going to go now?"
"Go ahead. Lower your posture." Ouyang's head warned.
Seeing that Butler Zhang had opened the door, Lan Liqun looked at the head of the Ouyang family: "Why, even if the head of the Ouyang family met this person, he couldn't find out the other person's details?"
"As a person who is about to be buried, it can be said that I have met countless people in my life. However, when I met Mr. Xiao, I could not feel his depth from his words. However, I have an intuition that this person relies on.
It’s not the strength we think he has behind him, but his own strength.”
The head of the Ouyang family looked a little solemn.
Lan Liqun lowered his head and pondered for a moment: "Then Mr. Xiao, what did you say about the Yizhou guards?"
"I'm afraid Mr. Lan will have to go there in person for this matter. When Mr. Xiao asked about the inexplicable charges being charged by merchants in Yizhou, I could only pretend to be careless and prevaricate. Generally, Mr. Xiao who comes out for training or entertainment should ask the local people.
This kind of thing happens, but when Mr. Xiao asked about it, his cold eyes were extremely inconsistent with his age. I suspect that he himself is a person with great power." said the head of the Ouyang family.
"Didn't the head of the Ouyang family just say that this person is greedy for money and has a big appetite?"
The head of the Ouyang family smiled softly and looked at Lan Liqun thoughtfully: "Power and greed for money are not in conflict, are they?"
"Hahaha, I won't refute what Master Ouyang said." Lan Liqun straightened his body and said with a smile.
He is a fifth-rank magistrate of the Ming Dynasty, and he is colluding with the head of the Ouyang family for the sake of money. Who is he qualified to question why others are greedy for money even if they have power?
After a moment of silence, Lan Liqun raised his head again: "With the wishes of the Ouyang family, should I also give him a big gift?"
The head of the Ouyang family shook his head: "Your Excellency is the magistrate of Yizhou, and a month's salary is only a small amount of money. How big a gift do you think we should give? If it's less, Young Master Xiao won't look down on it at all. If it's more, there's no doubt that
It’s like not asking for it.”
Looking at the head of the Ouyang family, Lan Liqun said: "What the head of the Ouyang family said makes sense. However, if I come in empty-handed, it would seem a bit arrogant. If I bring money, and there is suspicion of corruption, I will be a bit arrogant.
It’s really difficult.”
"In my opinion, Mr. Lan cannot go empty-handed, but you must not bring too much money. You can bring only two hundred taels at most." The head of the Ouyang family said.
"Two hundred taels? Didn't you just say that this person has a big appetite? What's the difference between these two hundred taels and not?" Lan Liqun was stunned.
Looking at Lan Liqun, who was a little confused, the head of the Ouyang family patted his thighs with both hands and smiled softly.
"Mr. Lan, you are a fan of the authorities. As a person who relies on the imperial salary to support your family, it is already very difficult for you to save two hundred taels of silver. Now, you are willing to use almost all your wealth to guard Mr. Xiang Xiao in Yizhou.
I am sorry. I have lowered my profile and shown my sincerity. These two hundred taels of silver are heavier than my ten thousand taels."
The head of the Ouyang family said calmly.
Lan Liqun suddenly realized.
"It is said that old age is still hot, and today the head of the Ouyang family has confirmed this statement. I will go back to prepare, and then go to Tianyi Inn."
With that said, Lan Liqun stood up and was about to leave.
"What are you preparing for? I have the banknotes here." After saying that, the head of the Ouyang family called out to the inner hall, "Here comes someone."
A servant came out of the back hall in response, placing his hands on his lower abdomen and bowing slightly: "Master of the house."
"Butler Zhang is not here. Go to the accountant and pay two hundred taels of silver to Mr. Lan. Remember, you have to break the silver." The head of the Ouyang family ordered.
"Yes." The servant bowed in response, turned around and left the hall.
Lan Liqun had a trace of gratitude on his face and cupped his hands: "Master Ouyang's thoughts are really thoughtful."
"Haha, Mr. Lan doesn't have much left to support his family with his monthly salary. Of course, these two hundred taels of silver were saved little by little, and of course they are broken pieces of silver." The head of the Ouyang family said casually.
The confident expression on his face seemed to be that he had everything under control.
During the tea time, the servant walked in with a heavy blue baggage in his hand: "Master, the money has been paid out."
"To Mr. Lan."
"Master Lan." The servant bowed slightly and handed the silver to Lan Liqun.
Lan Liqun took the baggage with one hand and said, "I will no longer be polite to the head of the Ouyang family."
Carrying the baggage in hand, Lan Liqun walked out of the door.
After Lan Liqun's figure disappeared from sight, Ouyang Qianhu, dressed as a servant, walked out of the back hall.
"Father, is Mr. Xiao really enigmatic?"
"Anyway, my father can't see through him," said the head of the Ouyang family.
"If Mr. Xiao is pretending to be serious, then my father's ten thousand taels of silver will be wasted."
The head of the Ouyang family turned his head and looked at Ouyang Qianhu with a dissatisfied look: "How did you become a Qianhu in the army for so many years? Can't you weigh the importance of things? This ten thousand taels of silver is a lot, but this is the only one
I can give you a chance to clear your name. As long as you can revoke your status as a felon in the imperial court, it doesn't matter if the Ouyang family is ruined, let alone only ten thousand taels of silver. I am short-sighted, and I really want to go back as I live longer."
Hearing this, Ouyang Qianhu looked guilty.
"The child is ignorant, which is what my father accuses." Glancing towards the gate, Ouyang Qianhu said again, "Then Master Lan really does not have enough money. According to father's wishes, Mr. Xiao is not a fool.
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With a smile on his face, the head of the Ouyang family slowly stood up.
"I have given him the idea. Whether we can make the most of these two hundred taels of silver will be a test of Mr. Talan's personal ability."
