Zheng Zhang was a tanned and thin middle-aged man. He first reported the income of the herbal medicine shop last month.
Ximen Qiao threw the Mind-Reading Spell over.
Zheng Zhang thought in his mind," This month, the medicine shop's business is booming. I hope that you can give me some money so that I can marry a concubine and have a son."”
Zhu Jiazhang thought in his mind," The silk shop's business is so good this month. I mustn't let him find out about the money that I've worked so hard to get. If I pass this test today, I can show my skills and get more next month."”
Ximen Qiao smiled as he listened to the accounts of the two men. He waved his hand and instructed Dai 'an to go to Yue Niang to collect the silver.
"Mr. Zhu, this is 40 taels of silver, your salary for this month.”Ximen Qiao took out the silver and said to Zhu Jiazhang.
"Sir, you…This…" Zhu Jiazhang had a look of surprise on his face. He thought to himself,'You haven't even looked at the account book carefully. How do you know that I did something?'
"Dai An, send the guest out." Ximen Qiao didn't even bat an eyelid.
"Mr. Zheng, this is your sixty taels of silver.”Ximen Qiao said to Zheng Zhang as he held the tray.
"Sir, we have a lot of silver." Zheng Zhang looked at the silver and said.
"Not much, not much. This is what you deserve. If you work hard in the future, I will increase your salary.”Ximen Qiao said with a smile.
"Then, thank you, sir!" Zheng Zhang beamed with joy.
"Mr. Zheng, stay for dinner. Lafu, how's dinner?”Ximen Qiao asked Lafu.
"Your Excellency, it's almost done. However, Boss Chen Wenshuang of Lion Restaurant sent someone to invite you to drink. He said it's to calm you down.”
"Oh... Alright, then I'll go. You guys accompany Mr. Zheng and have a few more drinks.”
Just as he stepped out of the door, a young man with a flattering expression was about to enter. When he saw Ximen Qiao, he hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands." Big Brother, I was just about to look for you. Did that boorish man Wu Song hurt Big Brother today?"”
Ximen Qiao took a look, and it was Earl Ying. He was a freeloader who specialized in talking. He would always rush over during mealtimes, but he was still loyal to Ximen Qing.
Searching through Ximen Qing's memories, he had ten sworn brothers. According to his generosity, Ximen Qing was the eldest brother. According to his age, Earl Ying was older than him.
"It's fine, that boorish man can't hurt my skin yet. Brother, I'm going to Lion Restaurant to drink, let's go together.”Ximen Qiao said.
"I told you that big brother is blessed with both wisdom and courage. It really doesn't matter even if there are ten Wu Songs.”Earl Ying's bootlicking skills were unparalleled in Qinghe County.
"I pity that Golden Lotus. How about this? Tomorrow, use my silver to buy her a good coffin. Money is not a problem. You have to make it grand.”Ximen Qiao thought to himself that the beauty of that generation, Pan Jinlian, had died a pitiful death. Although he had never gone on stage before, he still could not bear to do it, so he treated it as a charity.
"Big brother is really loyal. He's the Second Master Guan of the Great Song!
Earl Ying put away the fan in his hand and cupped his hands towards Ximen Qing.
"No, no, we're all fellow villagers. It's only right for us to do some good deeds.”Ximen Qiao thought to himself that this person was indeed a glib talker. Every word of flattery was waiting for him, and it was the kind that made people feel comfortable.
"Big Brother, Lion Restaurant has a few new products. It's said that they're young females from the south. Boss Chen must have asked you to try them tonight.”Earl Ying said with a wretched expression.
"New goods from the south? Alright, let's go and take a look. We have to try something new.”
Ximen Qiao was also overjoyed. After being Ximen Qing for a day, he was almost killed by Wu Song. Fortunately, he had a fortune to make up for it tonight.
"Big Brother, I also heard that this Boss Chen's father, Admiral Chen, has been questioned by the Emperor. It seems that his entire family is going to fall. I just don't know if Grand Tutor Cai can save him.”
Ximen Qiao was stunned. He did not have this information in his memory. It seemed like Earl Ying had just heard it, but he did not know if it was true or not.
"It's just a rumor. Don't believe it. Admiral Chen has Grand Preceptor Cai backing him up. He's Grand Preceptor Cai's student.”Ximen Qiao said calmly.
"This little brother only heard the rumors in the afternoon. This little brother wants to remind big brother to be mentally prepared. If it's true, then big brother must draw a clear line with him.”Earl Ying's loyalty and flattery towards Ximen Qing were ingrained in his bones.
"Sir, Sir!"
A servant ran over from behind. It was Dai An.
"Dai 'an, why are you panicking?" Ximen Qiao stopped and asked.
"Official, the young official Xu of Willow Village wants to borrow two hundred taels of silver from you. Auntie doesn't dare to make her own decisions, so she specially ordered this lowly one to come and find you for a decision.”Dai An, who was sweating profusely, said breathlessly.
"Go back and tell auntie to do it the same way as before. Remember, no land deed, no silver.”Ximen Qiao said.
"Yes, sir."
While they were talking, they had already arrived at the Lion Restaurant. This Lion Restaurant was the most prosperous restaurant in Fair Eastern Prefecture and also the most famous brothel within a hundred miles.
Red lanterns hung high up, and the fragrance of fish meat wafted out.
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