Hearing someone calling her Lian 'er again, Young Master Guan was overjoyed. Since he saw Ma Lian 'er at the pavilion last month, Young Master Guan felt like he had seen a goddess. Since then, he often came from the north of the city to the south to see her. Later, he found out that the girl had no parents and was now living with her uncle. Feeling that his future was bright, he simply sent his pregnant wife back to her mother's home to recuperate, and wholeheartedly ran to pursue the beautiful girl.
Among the lechers who hung around the pavilion all day, hoping to see the beauty, Young Master Guan was the most active, but he met the most rejections. Of course, he knew how powerful this unruly beauty was.
Although this rose was thorny, even when she was angry, she was still so charming. Young Master Guan was so infatuated with her that he didn't change his infatuation. Now that this beauty was angry, he didn't know which pervert was going to be unlucky. Maybe he would have one less competitor. How could Young Master Guan not be overjoyed?
Sure enough, Miss Ma's anger today was very different from the past. Her eyes were wide open, and the rims of her eyes were red with anger. Her black eyes were getting brighter and brighter, as if … as if she was so angry that she was crying. Young Master Guan felt sorry for her.
Yang Ling was also staring at Ma Lian 'er. Her slender and tall figure was still so charming. Her light green dress was like a green leaf, which made her pretty face look like a white lily, fresh and flawless.
A girl changes eighteen times before she grows up. In just half a year, she has become even more beautiful, like a fairy out of this world. If she used to be a peach bud, now the fresh and tender petals were soaked with moisture, revealing a touch of red. But she was more elegant and mature than before. That pretty and tender face was full of infatuation and gentleness. Was this still the girl who galloped on the street and laughed loudly?
Yang Ling wanted to see her, but he was also afraid to see her. He wanted to pretend to be reserved, but in front of Lian 'er, he was like a snow lion meeting fire, turning into gurgling water. He impulsively took another step forward and called softly, "Lian' er …"
The chance to stand up for the beauty had arrived. Young Master Guan took a step forward, opened and closed his golden fan, and knocked on Yang Ling's shoulder. He said in a natural and unrestrained manner, "Brother, do you think Miss Ma's name can be casually called by an outsider? Please behave yourself! "
"Who are you?" Yang Ling asked, his eyes still looking at Lian 'er. Her little mouth flattened as though she was about to cry. Yang Ling's heart softened when he saw this. Some women were really born with a pitiful appearance that made people feel sorry for them just by looking at them.
Young Master Guan straightened his back and opened his small fan in front of his chest. He proudly said, "My surname is Guan, my given name is Guan, Guan Guan, Ju Jiu, in the State of the River."
Liu Biao had heard Ma Ang talk about Ma Lian 'er before. Right now, he saw that this girl's beauty was above even that of the Supervisor's three wives and beautiful concubines. She and Official Yang also seemed to be in love with each other. How could he not guess the identity of these two people? He gave Baihu Zheng a look and the two of them, one on the left and one on the right, stepped forward and picked up this Master Guan. Their feet did not touch the ground as they walked out the door. Liu Biao smiled warmly and said, "Guan Xiong, long time no see. Come, come, come, let's go out and talk."
"Hey, hey, don't try to be friends with me. Who are you? I don't know you. Let me tell you, my father is Jin Ling Garrison Official Guan!"
Outside the door came Officer Zheng's laughter. "What a coincidence. We just had a drink with Official Guan this morning. Let's go, let's find a bigger place and drink a few more cups."
Ma Lian 'er bit her lip and called a waiter. She said, "Xiao Qi, keep an eye on the counter."
As a waiter, who didn't have eyes and ears? Xiao Qi had seen that the relationship between the two was not normal. This young master did not seem to be a lecher who came to harass him. He hurriedly greeted.
Ma Lian 'er lowered her eyes. She turned and picked up a towel to wipe her fingers. Then she turned and walked towards the back door. Yang Ling raised his hand but then put it down in a daze. He thought inside, "Is Lian' er blaming me for not letting her know after so long?"
Ma Lian 'er leisurely walked, her slender waist lightly twisting. That light and moving rhythm was like the annoying spring wind gently rustling the willow branches. Yang Ling's gaze unconsciously followed.
Ma Lian 'er walked next to the door and raised the curtain with one hand. She suddenly bit her lip and looked back. The wind blew a few strands of soft hair across her white and smooth face. Those starry eyes were like hair. Yang Ling sighed and involuntarily followed. Behind the door was a long corridor. After passing through, there was a patch of greenery behind the house. A short fence formed a small yard. A few chickens and ducks leisurely strolled in the yard.
Ma Lian 'er stood under a hibiscus tree. Her entire body was seductive and stole the beauty of the red flowers on the tree.
Yang Ling took a deep breath. With his knowledge and familiarity with Lian 'er, every time he saw her beauty, his heart would waver and he would not be able to control himself. This girl could really be called a peerless beauty.
He lightly walked over. A gust of wind blew and the tree shook. Several bowl-sized red flowers fell to the ground. Ma Lian 'er supported Luo Qun and bent down to pick them up. She held them in her white hands.
After staring dazedly for a moment, she sighed lightly and said, "You … … you received the letter I asked Big Brother Han to give you?"
"En!" Yang Ling nodded heavily.
Ma Lian 'er then said, "I heard … … the Emperor bestowed you two concubines. Are they beautiful?"
"En! … … uh … … however, not as beautiful as you, "Yang Ling said embarrassedly.
"Why? It's bestowed by the Emperor, isn't what the Emperor bestowed enough for you to fart? "
"Ha ha … …" This was a phrase that Yang Ling had taught her when he was telling her [Journey to the West]. Hearing her say it again, it was like he had returned to that winter night when the two of them carelessly snuggled together, chatting in the snowy cave. A warm current rose in his heart and the estrangement and unfamiliarity created in his heart were swept away. He couldn't help but laugh softly.
Ma Lian 'er did not laugh. Yang Ling's laughter hadn't stopped when she suddenly said, "You've been to Suzhou since you came to Jiangnan, right?"
"En, I've been there and visited a few places."
"Suzhou isn't far from Jin Ling, right? Sir Yang. "
"Uh … …" Yang Ling suddenly felt his body was a bit hot and sweat was about to bead on his forehead.
Ma Lian 'er slowly raised her head, her beautiful large eyes slightly narrowing. "You brought a beautiful girl to Jin Ling, did you get her from Suzhou? Suzhou has many beauties. "
Yang Ling let out a sigh of relief and quickly said, "She's my doctor, she's here to treat my illness." None of the women around him dared to speak to him like this, other than Ma Lian 'er.
Perhaps this was a habit that she had developed beyond the Great Wall, but Yang Ling felt a sense of closeness when he heard it. He felt as if he was bathing in the spring breeze. However, the killing intent that he had felt just now almost suffocated him. Now, he finally had a chance to clear his name.
"What?" Ma Lian 'er didn't want to force him anymore. She forgot herself and threw herself at him, grabbing his hand. She opened her eyes wide and looked him up and down. She anxiously asked, "Are you sick? How long has it been? How come you're sick? Quickly tell me what's wrong with you. "
"Uh … … this … … hahaha … … hahaha … …" Yang Ling was embarrassed. He could only smile awkwardly. Although this girl in front of him was different from other girls, he couldn't say this kind of thing to her.
Ma Lian 'er threw away his hand, stared at him and hatefully said, "I'm afraid you're suffering from my illness?"
Yang Ling had no choice but to confess with a blushing face. Although Ma Lian 'er was bold and straightforward, she couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. She looked up at Yang Ling and quickly lowered her head. She whispered, "That female divine doctor said … … said she can cure it, right?"
Yang Ling dryly said, "Well … … she said it's only two months, it's fine … … no … … it's normal."
Ma Lian 'er's face reddened. She pretended not to understand the ambiguity in his sudden correction. She played with her belt, wrapping it around her slender fingers. She whispered, "Was I too domineering? Actually … … actually, after I heard that you disobeyed the edict for Young-niang meimei, I knew … … knew that even though you became a high official, you didn't change.
That night, I cried for a long time, cried … … so happy, so happy. I know I didn't choose the wrong person. In the world, no matter how much a person dotes on his wife, who would think of her as more important than the Emperor? I … … I actually miss you, I dream of you every day. "
She sniffled, tears streaming down her face. "I'm just angry at you. You're such a high official in Jing, is it so hard to send a letter through a courier station? Since you've come to Jiangnan and have time to visit Suzhou, can't you come to Jinling to visit me? "
She raised her head in a trembling voice, her eyes brimming with tears. "Brother Yang, I just want to know, do you have Lian 'er in your heart?"
She nervously looked at Yang Ling's handsome and familiar face. The belt on her hand was curled until her knuckles were pale, but her fingertips were red.
In the misty light of tears, his figure was also slightly blurry. That blurry man suddenly reached out to undo his belt. The sorrowful Ma Lian 'er jumped in fright. She took two steps back and timidly widened her teary eyes. She asked in panic, "You … … what are you doing?"
Yang Ling took off his belt and undid the jade on the buckle. He took out three strands of hair tied up with a red thread from behind. There was a helpless bitter smile on his lips. Right now, he still didn't know if Taoist Master Zhang's words were true or false. This time, when he came to see Lian 'er, he had wanted to maintain some distance and not let the girl fall too deeply. But who knew … … it was hard to say the words of love, and he couldn't say the hurtful words even if he was beaten to death. In just a few moments, he had thrown away his helmet and armor, sinking into Lian' er's tenderness and tears.
Ma Lian 'er rubbed her eyes. She saw the three strands of hair but did not reach out to take them. She shyly lowered her head.
"You are like the bright moon, I am like the mist. The mist follows the moon and hides in the sky. Only when I feel you look back, I think of you in the morning and at dusk … … Lian 'er, Brother Yang, actually … … actually … …"
Ma Lian 'er lowered her head. She couldn't help but pull up the corners of her mouth into a sweet smile. She suddenly threw herself into Yang Ling's arms and shyly said, "I know, I know, I know everything. You don't need to say it."
Yang Ling was speechless. Ma Lian 'er leaned against his chest, her white hands tightly wrapped around his waist. Yang Ling hesitated, hesitantly clasping her thin waist. An ambiguous feeling, like flowers blooming in the dark night, quickly filled the hearts of the two.
After a long, long time, Ma Lian 'er said in a soft voice that sounded like a sigh, "Brother Yang, how long will you stay in Jinling this time?"
Yang Ling said, "I … … arranged for two tax inspectors to rush back to the capital. It will only take two days. The court … … I have been away for more than a month. Many things have happened. I have no choice … … not to go back as soon as possible. "
"En!" Ma Lian 'er seemed to be satisfied just lying in his arms. She obediently nodded and softly said, "Lian' er understands. Lian 'er likes to hug you and listen to you tell me those strange stories. But I also like to hear people talk about you disobeying the decree to save your wife, about how you argued with the scholars, about how you stopped the emperor's mausoleum from being moved, about how you defeated the Wokou, and got rid of the traitors. Every time I hear it, I am very happy, because … … that is my man."
She raised her head, her eyes filled with affection. She said serenely, "A good man's ambition is to travel. Lian 'er's husband is not a man who only knows how to be a hero in the land of gentleness. Lian' er will not stop you. But … … but there are still two more years before I can be with you … … "
Ma Lian 'er looked longingly at his brows, his eyes, his lips. She said in a daze, "It is not convenient for Lian' er to go to the capital to see you. If … … if it is convenient for you, you can come visit me once a year, I will be satisfied. Even if I cannot come, as long as I have a letter from you. "
Yang Ling retreated in defeat under that lingering gaze. He couldn't help but nod. "I promise you, if there is a chance, I will come see you. If I cannot leave the capital, then … … then I will send someone to deliver a letter to you."
Ma Lian 'er's eyes moved and flashed with a bewitching light. Her finger lightly caressed Yang Ling's lips. She thought inside, "You have Young-niang Meimei by your side, and the two vixens that the smelly Emperor gave you. In these two years, if you have two more women by your side, will you forget me? I, Ma Lian 'er, shaved my head and made a vow of love with three arrows. It was not easy for me to find my husband. I don't want to give him to a bunch of women. I want … … I want … … I want you first. "
Yang Ling looked at her pretty face. Ma Lian 'er's facial features were well-defined. Her cheeks were as beautiful as jade. She had a pair of naturally charming eyes. Her black brows and fan-shaped eyelashes revealed a beautiful curve. She was so beautiful that it took one's breath away. Yang Ling actually didn't notice the strange look that suddenly flashed in her eyes.
"Auntie is not shy. Hug a man." Ma Lian 'er's eyes flashed. She was about to open her mouth to speak when a young child's voice suddenly sounded. The two of them were shocked and hurriedly separated. They saw a seven or eight year old girl standing curiously at the entrance of the courtyard, clapping her hands and smiling.
The little girl was pink and tender. She had a baby bun tied with a red tassel. She also had two little braids hanging down. She was very cute. She wore a pink brocade gown and a pair of velvet tiger-headed children's shoes.
Ma Lian 'er blushed. She walked over and bent down to pick up her niece. She threatened, "Talk nonsense again. If you talk nonsense again, auntie won't buy you sweets." Even though her clothes were loose, when she raised her arms, her slender waist and beautiful curves of her breasts were revealed due to the tightness of her clothes. Yang Ling's heart skipped a beat when he saw this, and he quickly averted his gaze.
The afternoon sun was bright and gentle. It shone on her fair skin with a faint halo. She giggled and teased the child. Suddenly, she turned her head. There was a slight blush on her snow-white oval face. Her eyes were watery as she said, "Uncle still doesn't know who you are. I … … I can't say it now. I'm very happy to see you today. Can … can you come and see me tomorrow? I want to climb the mountain with you again. That time it was Crouching Snow. This time it's Qixia. We'll see the maple leaves on Qixia Mountain. It's just me and you, okay? "
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On the Horse Head Wall, a cluster of roses swayed slightly in the breeze. In the octagonal red pavilion, a white-bearded old man in a black robe looked at the green bricks, small tiles, and the undulating small pavilion. His fingers that were stroking his beard slightly trembled.
Separated by a long street, in that courtyard lived the enemy who killed his son, the treacherous concubine who controlled the internal court and confused the Lord with his glib tongue and beauty. He wanted to rush over immediately and kill that treacherous official. He wanted to get rid of the evil for the court and avenge his son. But he couldn't move. Now was not the time. With Yang Ling's present power and status, who could kill him?
A servant quietly walked over. Wang Qiong turned his head and said lightly, "He's back?"
The old servant hurriedly said, "Yes, he first went to the Qinhuai River and boarded the flower boat of the prostitute Miss Keqing. He didn't come out until noon and went to a restaurant in Changgan. After he left, I went to ask around. From the conversations of the customers in the restaurant, it seemed that the restaurant had a very beautiful girl. After he went there, he took the girl to the backyard. I heard that the son of the Guan Garrison also liked the girl. He was threatened by his subordinates with his official power. In the end, he didn't even dare to return home and ran directly to his in-laws' house to hide."
Wang Qiong smiled disdainfully and coldly scolded, "A hypocrite fishing for fame and praise. Smelly and lecherous person. Hmph! Finding an excuse to come to Jinling, it's nothing more than to plunder money. "He waved his hand and said," You can leave. There's no need to send people to follow him anymore. "
Wang Qiong turned around and looked at Eunuch Feng's private residence. He laughed coldly. This person is young and relies on flattery to get more and more power. He also has a group of flatterers in the internal court. In the future, the one who will bring disaster to Ming Destiny will definitely be this person.
Unfortunately, the three scholars have tolerated and nurtured evil. They didn't take advantage of this treacherous person's fledgling strength to get rid of him. Instead, they sat and watched his power grow. One day, they will be harmed by him. Now that the Emperor has been bewitched by him and the officials don't know Wang Mang's true colors, I can only compromise and form an alliance with the internal court to use their power to deal with him.
"Hehehe, Yang Ling, ah, Yang Ling, you can be rampant for a few more days. In the capital, I have already set up a death trap for you. Everything is ready. I'm just waiting for you to return to the capital and be beheaded!" Wang Qiong twirled his beard as he looked at Eunuch Feng's private residence. He couldn't help laughing complacently.
Inside Eunuch Feng's private residence, Yang Ling looked in surprise at Cheng Qiyun, who had taken the liberty to visit him. He strangely said, "Miss … Miss Cheng, we haven't seen each other for only a day. How did your arm get injured?"
Cheng Qiyun smiled bitterly and looked at her left arm, which was wrapped in white silk. There was still a dull pain. She frowned and faintly said, "Fortunately, it's just an injury. If I hadn't called you in time, I would have become a corpse by now."
Yang Ling was startled. "Is Jinling's public security that bad? Did you catch the criminal? Do you want me to send someone to help you? "
Cheng Qiyun sighed. "We can't catch him. This person is very important to you. Didn't you wholeheartedly seek to open the sea ban and strengthen the navy? It's just that to persuade the imperial court to change the national policy. I'm afraid that with your prestige, even though you are deeply favored by the Emperor and have a high position and power, it won't be easy, right? "
Yang Ling's expression changed. He vigilantly asked, "What does Miss Cheng mean? Could it be that you have a way?"
Cheng Qiyun smiled charmingly. "I only know how to make men happy. I have some tricks up my sleeve, but … hehe, to say something disrespectful, please don't blame me. This Ming Destiny's imperial court is really like a man who likes to be coaxed by women. I saw you at the Longjiang Shipyard that you are deeply distressed and deeply worried. I wanted to share your worries. After returning to the ship, I thought about it carefully and really came up with a way to persuade the imperial court. Do you want to know? "
Yang Ling was overjoyed. He suddenly took a step forward and then stopped suspiciously. Looking at Cheng Qiyun, he said, "Let's not talk about whether your method will work or not. What is the meaning of you helping me like this?"
Cheng Yunqi's affectionate eyes fell on Yang Ling. She said with infinite tenderness, "Since that day when I saw you naked, I can no longer be pretentious in front of you. I will tell you the truth.
Since I saw you, I have been deeply in love with you. Even though I can't bear to look back on my past, I sincerely want to follow you now. Even if I don't have a name or a title, as long as I can accompany you for a long time, I am satisfied. I put in so much effort just to please you. "
Yang Ling frowned and said unhappily, "Miss Cheng, please don't joke around. Miss has gone through so much trouble. You must have a plan. If you don't say it clearly, how can I, Yang, trust you?"
Cheng Qiyun giggled and gave him a coquettish look. She said with a smile, "Among the officials that this lowly concubine has seen, you are the youngest. However, no one can compare to you in your old-fashioned manner. Are you asking me what my goal is? "
Her smile faded and her eyes became dazed. She said faintly, "Frankly speaking, this lowly concubine doesn't know either. This lowly concubine doesn't know if I am living for others or for myself. I say it's for others, but isn't it for myself to live better? I say it's for myself, but everything is to please others. When have I ever been happy?
Ever since I can remember, I have been in Spring Rain Building. I hate it and am attached to it. For it, I have to use all my effort to please others. After Mo Gonggong, I hate him and am attached to him. For him, I have to force a smile.
This lowly concubine has always felt that I am very strong. However, right now, I really have nothing to rely on. I am so flustered that I don't know what I should do. Do … do you understand what I'm saying? "
Yang Ling looked at her curiously. This woman, who looked extremely charming, who talked and laughed calmly in front of men, who seemed to be full of wisdom and confidence, actually had such a strange mentality.
However, he could vaguely understand that this woman's strength and wisdom had always been displayed to its fullest on the basis of having someone to rely on. Just like a vine full of flowers, when it was attached to a withered branch, people would only notice its beauty and usefulness, as if the thing it was attached to wasn't even worth mentioning. However, once that tree trunk was gone, it could only softly crawl to the ground. It would be trampled and ignored. No one would notice its charm.
This woman was already used to this kind of life. She was also used to having someone to rely on to steal the spotlight and show off her brilliance. However, when she was really asked to throw away that attachment, she was at a loss.
He seemed to have heard someone talk about this kind of dependence in his marketing class. No matter how strong a person was, once a similar psychological suggestion was formed, it was very difficult to get rid of it.
Just like the example that his teacher had mentioned: There was a person who had experienced an extremely difficult childhood and was constantly afraid of hunger. Later on, when he became a billionaire, he would always place food everywhere in his house. Wherever he went, whether it was on a yacht, a private plane, or a car, he would place food everywhere he could see. Only then would he have a sense of security, even though he was so rich that he didn't have to worry about this problem.
It was very difficult for ordinary people to understand this kind of irrational behavior. Perhaps it could be called a kind of abnormal mentality? However, there were indeed some people who seemed more successful than ordinary people, who had this kind of seemingly stupid mentality, and it affected their actions and choices.
After Cheng Qiyun finished speaking, she was also shocked. In order to win Yang Ling's trust, she could easily come up with a hundred reasons to make him believe her. Why would she suddenly say something like this? It was easier to make people believe her lies. Now that she had spoken the truth, it would be strange if he would believe her.
She said with some remorse, "Daren … doesn't believe my words?"
Yang Ling composed himself and said, "Your reason is too unimaginable. However, it is precisely because it is hard to believe that this official believes what you said is the truth. Alright, tell me your method. If I accept this favor of yours, if you have any requests in the future, as long as it doesn't violate the country's laws and does not violate justice, Yang Ling will definitely agree to it. "
Cheng Qiyun was feeling vexed, but when she heard these words, she jumped up in surprise. Her eyebrows raised and her eyes emitted a strange light as she said, "Is this true? You … you … you are really different from the rest. "
Yang Ling chuckled and said, "How is it not true? A real man speaks his mind and cannot go back on it! "
When Cheng Qiyun heard him agree, she was still in the midst of joy. She couldn't help but bite her lips and cast a sidelong glance, revealing a lustful expression. She said in a sweet voice, "Doesn't Daren have an unmentionable illness? How can you be considered a real man? "
Yang Ling's face heated up and he flew into a rage out of humiliation as he said, "Miss Cheng, your current status is also different from before. Please conduct yourself with respect when you speak. Yang, I don't like to see this, kind, woman! "
Cheng Qiyun's lustful smile disappeared and she sat up with a solemn expression. She said respectfully, "Yes, Daren. Then this lowly concubine will tell you my idea. Daren, please consider whether it is feasible or not."
When she was lustful, she was coquettish to the bone. When she put on a straight face, she really looked sacred and pure. Even Yang Ling, who knew her nature, couldn't see any flaws. He couldn't help not knowing whether to laugh or cry as he said, "You … Miss Cheng, you are really …"
Cheng Qiyun giggled and suddenly smiled like a spring flower. She seemed to feel that teasing Yang Ling was endlessly fun. Sitting there, she said with uncontrollable joy, "Isn't this the look you want? Good to let Daren know that being able to make this kind of expression doesn't mean that the woman is this kind of woman. Just now … just now, wasn't that expression just now alluring? "
In front of such a woman, he couldn't put on airs of an official or put on the face of a gentleman. Yang Ling could only snort and say, "Quickly tell me your idea. Do you still want me to sign a contract with you?"
Cheng Qiyun smiled sweetly and said, "This lowly concubine doesn't dare. My idea actually still needs to borrow Daren's strength. It's just that at the crucial moment, as a surprise attack to reap the results, this plan …"
After listening to her plan, Yang Ling couldn't help but stare at her in a daze and didn't speak for a long time. Cheng Qiyun became restless from his stare. Although she considered herself intelligent and resourceful, she had never participated in the major matters of the court. She believed that she definitely had a feasible plan. But now that Yang Ling was like this, could it be … could it really be that it was absurd, a child's play?
Yang Ling stared at her for a while and then closed his eyes without saying a word. Cheng Qiyun also didn't dare to joke anymore and stared blankly at his face. Yang Ling closed his eyes and thought for a full incense stick of time. His face was expressionless and he didn't say a word.
Cheng Qiyun, who had always been exceptionally patient, gradually revealed an anxious expression. She was about to speak when she suddenly saw the corners of Yang Ling's mouth curl up. After a while, he suddenly chuckled and said, "Hahaha, Miss Cheng has seen it clearly. Looking from the outside, politics is a play. It's for you to see, for me to see, for the common people of the world to see. Hahahaha, this play of yours seems absurd, but in reality, isn't the reason for banning the sea and commerce and blocking the coastline that stretches for tens of thousands of li outside the country also absurd?"
He suddenly opened his eyes and asked, "Are you sure this matter can be done?"
Cheng Qiyun still stared blankly at him and involuntarily asked in reply, "Does Daren think it's feasible?"
Yang Ling nodded his head and said, "It's too wonderful for words."
Hearing this, a trace of a happy smile appeared on Cheng Qiyun's face. She cheerfully said, "If you can do it, then it's easy for me. With Daren's support, I will act as a go-between. I believe this matter will be as easy as turning my hand. As long as this matter can be done, the court will really do well."
Yang Ling shook his head and said, "No, there's no need for you to act as a go-between. It's not appropriate for me to appear in this matter. You are familiar with Jiangnan and resourceful. I'll send people for you to listen to and you can handle it. How about it? "
Cheng Qiyun pointed at her own nose in shock. "Me? I'm a woman. "
Yang Ling disapprovingly said, "So what if you're a woman? Right now, I really do lack manpower. Other than a group of soldiers who only know how to fight and kill, I only have two people I can use. It's a pity that the capital really can't do without them.
As for women not being able to show their faces in public, if you feel it's inconvenient, then you can change your hairpin. Even if people recognize you, it doesn't matter. Who will poke through this layer of window paper? Overseas and in the capital … hmm, many women can do things like men. Didn't you want me to support you? I'll make the decisions on important matters. What are you afraid of? Today, didn't you subdue a shark that countless men with beards and eyebrows are afraid of? But I don't know if Miss Cheng is willing to submit to the Inner Faction? "
Cheng Qiyun stared at him in a daze for a moment. She lowered her head and raised her teacup to take a small sip. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips. In a quiet voice, she said, "If Daren trusts this lowly concubine, this lowly concubine will do anything."
Yang Ling smiled and said, "Very well, but this is only the beginning. According to my calculations, even if this plan works, the court will not completely lift the ban. We must seize this opening in Jiangnan. Like the Yellow River bursting its dike, we must let it expand until it is beyond control and no one can save it. Thus, I'm keeping you in Jiangnan to wait for the court's permission. Using your conditions of being familiar with Jiangnan, you can use some methods to rope in the gentry, celebrities, and officials of Jiangnan one by one … "
Cheng Qiyun had been smiling faintly with her head lowered. Upon hearing these words, her face suddenly paled. Her hand holding the teacup tightened. A moment later, she suddenly relaxed and put on a charming smile. Slowly raising her head, she said, "Yes, this lowly concubine only has this unclean body. Serving Daren, seducing a few lecherous people is still possible …"
Yang Ling was startled and said angrily, "What did you say? Seducing people with looks? How preposterous. Is this the only method you can think of? Seducing people with looks, one taking and one leaving, each with their own goals. Even if it succeeds, it is just using each other. Once danger comes, they will break up. Do you think you can seduce people to the point that they don't even want their lives? Furthermore, this kind of frivolous action is not allowed in my Inner Faction. I am not Gonggong Mo. Miss Cheng, you must remember. "
Cheng Qiyun's bloodless face suddenly became bright red again. A moment later, she stammered, "This lowly concubine … has misunderstood Daren's meaning. Then Daren is saying … is saying …?"
Yang Ling's gaze flickered, and he said in deep thought, "In my opinion, even though this plan is ingenious, it can only catch them off guard. If they think it through, they will inevitably make a comeback, and it is not impossible for them to lift the restriction again. So once the court gives permission, we should attract those enlightened gentry, celebrities, and officials in and let them reap the benefits first.
The rich gentry of Jiangnan, regardless of whether they have a large amount of land in their homes, are mostly involved in business, so they are the easiest to accept. With them leading the way, gradually the hearts of the large gentry families will move from land to trade. How many of the officials today do not come from rich families? If their entire families are tied together with us, will they still object? "
Cheng Qiyun looked at him for a moment, a smile gradually appearing on her face. She stood up gracefully, took a step forward, and kowtowed to Yang Ling. "Daren is wise, this lowly subject will obey!"
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