After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the atmosphere was warm and lively.
Mister Liu spoke in a cultured and refined manner. He had a good temperament and was very well-mannered. He would never take the initiative to make others look bad.
Gu Shixiong and Yuchi Yan's words were very obviously flattering. Mister Liu also went along with their words. The atmosphere was very good.
When Gu Shixiong saw that the atmosphere had warmed up, he sighed helplessly and said, "Originally, I had asked Gao Wenyao to do that thing to share the burden of the head shopkeeper. Who would have thought that Gao Wenyao would act so righteous and awe-inspiring, but in reality, he had such a mischievous son. He caused so much trouble for no reason. This was really not our intention. "
"Yes." Yuchi Yan also sighed and said, "This King is too honest. He fell into Gao Wenyao's trap. In the end, the matter developed so intensely. Even if we wanted to keep that person locked up, we were afraid that the people would be angry and make things unmanageable. Thus, we could only let them cause trouble. "
Gu Shixiong and Yuchi Yan sang the same tune, attributing all the reasons for this failure to Gao Wenyao's character. It was Gao Wenyao's deliberate concealment and deceit that led to such a big loophole.
Actually, when the two of them said this, their faces were a bit flustered.
Gao Wenyao's character was indeed problematic. However, as people who used people, they actually did not take these details into consideration before using them. This time, they lost to Pang Zhixi because of strategy. The problem did not only lie with Gao Wenyao.
However, they urgently needed the powerful assistance of the Four-Way Pass. If they wanted to restore the Dayan Dynasty, it was absolutely impossible to do so by relying on their scattered manpower and weak financial resources.
In the past, Yuchi Yan still felt that he had the hearts of the people of the Yan dynasty.
However, after witnessing the chaos of the people and knowing what the people really wanted, Yuchi Yan lost confidence in the hearts of the people.
Thus, now he needed the favor of the Four-Way Pass even more. He could not allow problems such as improper use of personnel, insufficient investigation, and careless planning to happen to him.
When Mister Liu heard this, he still had a warm smile on his face. He nodded gently in agreement. "That's right. No one would have thought that Librarian Gao was that kind of person. This is really unexpected. "
When Gu Shixiong and Yuchi Yan heard this, instead of feeling relieved, they felt even more guilty. Mr. Liu was a cultured person. It was obvious that he didn't want to expose them in front of them. That was why he went along with them and left them some face.
But even if they didn't expose the truth, it didn't mean that they would still be favored by the Four-Way Shop in the future. The Four-Way Shop only had good self-restraint, but they didn't come out to do good deeds for no reason. They needed a powerful assistant. With the financial resources and ability of the Four-Way Shop, wouldn't people line up with just a flick of their finger?
Gu Shixiong was a little anxious. He hurriedly stood up to show his loyalty. "We feel very ashamed about this matter. However, if Head Shopkeeper has any other instructions in the future, you can just tell this old man. This old man is not talented, but I can still guarantee that I will do my best."
When Yuchi Yan heard Gu Shixiong's words, he also nodded reservedly.
He wasn't someone who could lower his face to speak softly. Just now, he had already broken through his limit by saying so much.
No matter how bad it was, he had been a crown prince, an emperor, and someone who had been Wang Ye. However, when he saw Gu Shixiong nod and bow to others for his sake at such an old age, Yuchi Yan felt very uncomfortable. He couldn't ignore it and could only speak up himself.
"We don't lack sincerity."
Mister Liu smiled. "Our Head Shopkeeper has always treasured your sincerity. This is just a small failure. The two of you don't need to take it to heart. "
When Gu Shixiong heard this, he couldn't help but reveal a relaxed expression.
After calming down and thinking, he hurriedly said, "This is the Head Shopkeeper's kind intentions. However, we can't not appreciate it. We have been friends for a long time, but we have never had the chance to meet. Now, this old man is ashamed. Please, Mister Liu, pass a message to the Head Shopkeeper. If the Head Shopkeeper can honor us with a simple meal, this old man will definitely welcome you with open arms. "
Some things were better discussed when they met face to face. They had the intention of seeking refuge, but they didn't even know whether the Head Shopkeeper of Four Channel Shop was round or flat. They had always relied on an "accountant" to pass on their message. Gu Shixiong was always worried that when Mister Liu passed on his message to the Head Shopkeeper, he would accidentally misspeak.
Mister Liu saw that he was still smiling. He nodded gently and said, "I understand what you mean. However, our Head Shopkeeper is busy and may not be free. When the Head Shopkeeper is free and wants to meet the two of you, he will naturally come and disturb you. "
When Gu Shixiong heard this, his heart skipped a beat.
It seemed that this Head Shopkeeper still didn't really care about them. In the end, they still didn't walk into that circle.
Don't look at how the Yuchi Yan was the South Protecting Prince now. Perhaps the Head Shopkeeper of Four Channel Shop didn't even care about the Yuchi Yan, Wang Ye, who didn't have any real power.
If they really wanted to be seen in a different light and be recognized by the Head Shopkeeper of Four Channel Shop, they would have to let the Head Shopkeeper see their abilities and use.
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Qin Yining and Pang Xiao didn't know the situation on the Yuchi Yan's side. At this time, they were in the front hall, receiving the invitation from the servant.
The servant sent by Magistrate Yang, who was standing in the middle of the hall, was very respectful when he saw Pang Xiao and Qin Yining. He said carefully, "My Lord is holding a banquet at home tomorrow afternoon. He sincerely invites Wang Ye and Princess Yu to come."
Pang Xiao opened the invitation and looked at it. A smile appeared on his lips. He put down the invitation and said gently, "This King came here, but actually, he didn't really meet Magistrate Yang. He was really busy with work and couldn't leave. Now that he has time, he should meet him and tell Magistrate Yang that This King will definitely come."
"Yes, I will definitely pass on the message." The attendant bowed respectfully and retreated.
Qin Yining leaned on the armrest of the chair and said thoughtfully, "When we first came, Magistrate Yang didn't even want to show his face. He has always been against you. Why did he send an invitation out of the blue this time? There must be something wrong. We have to be more careful. "
"You're right." Pang Xiao said seriously, "There is no good wine and no good banquet. I want to see if he, a dignified magistrate, has the ability to stir up trouble if he doesn't have the ability to do things well."
"It's really hard to say. After all, he can't do things well because he doesn't want to do things that aren't profitable. But stirring up trouble is what he wants to do. Naturally, it's different. I don't think Magistrate Yang is a stupid person. This time, we don't know what hole he has deliberately dug for us to jump into. "
Pang Xiao was very nervous about Qin Yining. He was afraid that Magistrate Yang would set up an ambush this time. As a rough man, he was fine, but Qin Yining was a weak woman. He was actually afraid that she would be in danger.
"Why don't I go to the banquet by myself tomorrow? I think if I go alone, he won't stop me at the door. It's better if he doesn't let me in. " Pang Xiao pondered and became more certain of his idea. "That's good. Then you don't have to worry about him harming you."
Qin Yining didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I'm a woman in the inner house. What can Magistrate Yang do to me? If he wants to see you, he must have something to talk to you about. When I said he would dig a hole, I didn't mean he would really set up an inescapable net.
"I think if I let you bring the womenfolk, Magistrate Yang will probably send the womenfolk of Anpu Prefecture to accompany me. We womenfolk are just here to liven up the atmosphere and warm up the place. Think about it. If I don't bring the womenfolk, won't you two men quarrel if you don't agree with each other? If you part on bad terms, this banquet will lose its meaning, right? "
Pang Xiao was stunned. Qin Yining's words made him understand. He suddenly felt that he was a little funny.
"I'm really paranoid." Pang Xiao shook his head and said helplessly, "Since you went missing that time, I've become like a bird startled by the twang of a bow. You're right. That's what I mean by bringing you there. Don't worry. I'll bring Jinghu Wei to protect our safety. As for what Magistrate Yang wants to do … "
Pang Xiao sneered. "If he dares to do anything that crosses the line, I naturally have a way to deal with him."
Qin Yining nodded with a smile.
The two began to make arrangements for the banquet the next day.
On the afternoon of the sixth day of the New Year, Qin Yining coaxed the two children to sleep. He and Pang Xiao went to inform Madam Zheng, and then they left in the carriage.
In the carriage, Pang Xiao bent his long legs and reclined on the soft pillow. He played with the apple-sized brass bell on the small brass heater in Qin Yining's hand and said with a smile, "Sister Yi, when we go to the Yang family later, there's only one thing you need to pay attention to. Don't leave my sight. No matter what the womenfolk of the Yang family say or do, you only need to stay by my side. Do you understand? "
Qin Yining was amused by Pang Xiao's seemingly casual but actually serious words. He said, "Don't worry. Where else can I go? Besides, Magistrate Yang doesn't dare to do anything to us. "
"It's right to nip the problem in the bud. Anyway, don't leave my sight. Even if you want to change clothes, you have to ask me to accompany you. "
Qin Yining was amused and warmed. He helplessly rolled his eyes at him and said, "Do you think you can enter the washroom with me if you go with me? Alright, don't worry. "
Pang Xiao didn't want to nag anymore, but he still recalled the terrain of the Yang family that he had scouted in advance. He also thought about the best escape route in case of danger. After making sufficient mental preparations, Pang Xiao felt a little more confident.
Soon, the gorgeous carriage with a red roof slowly stopped in front of the Yang family's gate.
Unexpectedly, the Yang family's gate was wide open. Magistrate Yang, dressed in casual clothes, was standing at the back with a middle-aged woman of medium build and two girls. He was leading the family's servants to welcome them at the gate.
Qin Yining looked out through the window screen and couldn't help but be startled.
The middle-aged woman must be the magistrate's wife.
Behind the magistrate's wife were two girls. One of them had a pretty face and a slender figure. She was somewhat similar to Magistrate Yang and should be the magistrate's daughter. On the other side, there was a tall and handsome girl dressed in men's clothing. She really attracted Qin Yining's attention.
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