"This young master is so generous and handsome. I really want to marry such a man.”
"That young master came from the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, so his status must be very noble. That's something that we commoners can compare to.”
"I think that in our Vermilion Vine Village, only Shi Yiguang from the West Village and Zheng Dan from the East Village are worthy of this young master.”
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The villagers of Ramie Vine Village were discussing Qin Yu in private. They were all discussing the matter of him being generous and giving copper coins to the children in the village.
In just the time it took to eat a meal, Qin Yu had become a famous person in Ramie Village.
Several unmarried girls in the village all run to Xi Shi's house to secretly see what Qin Yu looks like.
At this moment, Qin Yu had already arrived at Xi Shi's house.
Xi Shi's family was indeed poor. There were only three thatched cottages and a small courtyard surrounded by bamboo fences.
She also had two younger sisters and two younger brothers. It was really not easy to raise this big family.
Xi Shi's parents noticed Qin Yu and asked."Girl, who is this young master?"
Fan Li, who was waiting for Xi Shi, also noticed Qin Yu. He was a bit surprised. Judging from his appearance, this person was not ordinary.
Before Qin Yu could speak, Xi Shi took the initiative to introduce him.
"Father, Mother, this is Young Master Qin Yu, a merchant from Luo Yi. He had used up all the rations he had brought with him and was tired from running around. He wanted to rest at our house for a period of time, so I brought him back.”
"But, with our family's conditions, I'm afraid that Young Master will be wronged.”Xi Shi's parents were a little embarrassed. After all, their family was poor, and they might not be able to eat their fill every day.
"Elder, you're worrying too much. I'm already satisfied with a place to stay. Don't worry, I'll pay you for your food and drink.”After saying that, Qin Yu takes out a handful of broken gold from his bag and gives it to Xi Shi's parents.
When Xi Shi's parents saw these pieces of gold, their eyes immediately widened. This was the first time they had seen so much money!
"This, how can I accept this?" Xi Shi's father was a simple and honest old man.
Xi Shi's mother, Shi Shi, nudged her husband with her elbow and said to Qin Yu."Young Master, you can see the situation in our family. It's not that we're greedy. In order to let Young Master eat well and live well, we'll accept these pieces of gold.”
"It's my duty. I live in your house, so I should pay.”Said Qin Yu.
At this moment, the county magistrate sitting in the hall coughed softly and said,""Old Man Shi, have you forgotten about the existence of this Magistrate? Quickly bring your daughter Shi Yiguang in to meet Doctor Fan Li.”
Xi Shi's parents were shocked and trembled with fear. They hurriedly brought Xi Shi into the hall and said,""Milords, this is my family's third daughter, Shi Yiguang. She is 28 years old this year and has yet to marry.”
"Shi Yiguang, raise your head and let Doctor Fan Li see your appearance.”The county magistrate ordered Xi Shi, who had lowered her head shyly.
Xi Shi slowly raised her head and was instantly stunned by Fan Li, who was sitting on the chair.
Fan Li's face lit up and he said with satisfaction,""This trip was finally worth it. I found a good candidate to use the honey trap.”
Hearing the words " honey trap ", Xi Shi seemed to have sensed something and was a little afraid.
At this moment, Qin Yu silently walks into the room and stands beside Xi Shi. She immediately feels relaxed and cannot help but lean slightly toward Qin Yu.
"Shi Yiguang, are you willing to enter the palace and serve the King of Wu, Fu Chai?”Fan Li asked this crucial question.
For a girl from a poor family, becoming the concubine of a feudal lord was a great thing. It was enough for her to fly up to the branches and become a phoenix, enjoying glory and wealth.
However, Xi Shi was a little conflicted. She thought for a moment and said,""This poor girl knows that her status is low, so how can she be worthy of the honorable King Wu? Please find someone else.”
Qin Yu really did not expect that although Xi Shi did not have much knowledge, she was still somewhat clever and answered very cleverly.
However, Xi Shi's parents felt that their daughter was too silly. They said,""Silly girl, what are you saying? This is a great thing.”
At this moment, Fan Li took out a small chest. He opened it and saw that it was full of gold. He said,""This is one hundred gold. Shi Yiguang, as long as you are willing to come with me, this one hundred gold will be yours. From now on, your parents will not have to suffer. Miss Yi Guang, please think twice for your parents and the people of Yue Country.”
In Qin Yu's opinion, this was money temptation moral kidnapping.
Before Xi Shi could say anything, her parents hurriedly said,""Of course this girl is willing to do such a great thing. It's just that she's too shy to say it herself.”
At this point, the two mountains of loyalty and filial piety were completely on Xi Shi's shoulders. She had no choice but to be willing. There was no second choice.
However, Qin Yu could give her a second choice!
History would also undergo a miraculous change at this moment.
"A mere 100 gold coins, Mister Fan Li is too stingy.”Qin Yu sighs and says to Fan Li: "Just now at the Stream of Washing Silk, I already offered a thousand gold to hire Miss Yi Guang to be my maid.”
Fan Li was stunned, the magistrate was stunned, and Xi Shi's parents were stunned.
The air suddenly fell silent.
Even Xi Shi herself was a little stunned. When did this happen? Why didn't I know?
However, the intelligent Xi Shi understood that Qin Yu was protecting her. She felt warm in her heart.
"Hah!" Fan Li laughs out loud. With his cunning, how could he not see that Qin Yu is deliberately causing trouble?
However, Fan Li was calm and asked,""Young Master Qin, please let us see your 1,000 gold coins. If you really have 1,000 gold coins, then I, Fan Li, will admit defeat. If you don't, then please leave.”
1000 gold coins was not a small amount. No matter how Fan Li looked at it, Qin Yu could not possibly have so much money on him.
Xi Shi also thinks so. She suddenly feels that she has let Qin Yu down because Qin Yu might very well get into big trouble because of saving her.
Qin Yu smiled calmly and said with confidence."Yi Guang, the 1000 gold I gave you is hidden in the wooden bucket that holds the wet clothes. Quickly bring the wooden bucket over so that Doctor Fan Li can open his eyes.”
Xi Shi looked at Qin Yu with a conflicted expression. She did not know whether she should go and get the wooden bucket. That wooden bucket was filled with her clothes. How could there be 1,000 gold?
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