Pang Xiao couldn't help but use his slender fingers to gently scratch Qin Yining's nose. "How am I being thick-skinned? I'm just giving him a taste of his own medicine. "
"So you're saying that Wang Ye also thinks that there's something wrong with this person?" Qin Yining tilted her head to look at him. The tassel beads behind her head swayed slightly, giving off a gentle glow.
"You think so too?"
Qin Yining nodded and stood on her tiptoes to drape a cloak over Pang Xiao. "Even if he's not the instigator, this matter is definitely related to him. When you were probing him just now, I saw very clearly that his relationship with Sitong Number is definitely not simple. Moreover … "
Qin Yining's fair hands tugged at the collar of the cloak on both sides. She slowly lowered her tiptoes and muttered, "I keep feeling that there's something wrong with that Miss Qiu. Magistrate Yang's attitude towards Miss Qiu doesn't seem like he's treating her as a nephew, but as an equal. "
Pang Xiao lowered his eyes to look at her. From top to bottom, he could see her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, casting a small fan-like shadow on her fair face. Her hands were clutching his collar. Because she was deep in thought, she didn't notice that they were standing like this, as if she was nestled in his arms.
Pang Xiao sighed in satisfaction and slowly leaned over to embrace her in his arms. His arms circled her soft and slender body, and his breath was filled with the faint fragrance of her body.
Qin Yining was stunned at first, then she smiled and rubbed against his arms like a coquettish kitten.
"What's wrong, Dai Fu?"
She used a joking tone to call him by his nickname. That kind of soft and itchy feeling simply reached his heart.
Pang Xiao's voice was low and hoarse, as if the lowest sound of a zither was vibrating.
"That's great."
"Hm?"
"It's great that you're by my side."
Qin Yining's eyes turned into crescents as he smiled and buried his face in his chest. She was immersed in her unique aura, and her muffled voice sounded, "I'm also very happy to be able to stay by your side. It's a pity that you won't be staying at home for long. In a few days, you'll have to return to the military camp."
Pang Xiao sighed and said nothing. If he could, he wished that he could never be separated from Qin Yining and his two children. However, the current situation did not allow it.
"It's alright, it'll be fine soon. After everything is settled, we will have plenty of time to spend together. When we're both old, we still have to stick together. At that time, you might get tired of looking at my old face. "
"That won't happen. People say that men are like flowers when they're forty-one, while women are like tofu dregs when they're forty. When I'm too old to look at, you'll have to look for a young and beautiful one."
"Silly girl, how old would I be if I waited for you to be forty?" Pang Xiao hugged her waist and laughed. "I was worried that you would think I was old."
Qin Yining thought about it and chuckled.
The two of them were really … They hadn't even solved the problem at hand. They were still thinking so far ahead. If they couldn't pass this problem, they might not even be forty years old …
Although Li Qitian was busy with Tatan's matter, he had been keeping an eye on Pang Xiao. If something went wrong with the debt of Sitong Bank this time, it was equivalent to giving Li Qitian something that could be used against them. At that time, it was unknown how Li Qitian would deal with them.
Qin Yining became alert and began to analyze the situation. She and Pang Xiao could not fail. Because they still had their families behind them. Moreover, the two children were still young and needed to grow up steadily. They could not let the two little guys live in fear with them.
"Now that we've handed over the repayment to Magistrate Yang, he'll naturally communicate with Sitong Bank. If he can't, he'll think of other ways to solve the problem. However, you still have another problem. It's almost time to pay your salary. We definitely won't be able to borrow money from Sitong Bank, but this salary is a responsibility that you, as the Grand Marshal, can't avoid.
"Actually, I suspect that Sitong Bank has a close relationship with the County King of Yan. Perhaps the County King of Yan had instructed the people at the Four-Way Shop to dig a hole for you to jump into. "
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao held hands as they walked around the screen and out the back door. They walked along the hand-folding veranda towards the back of the residence. The servants knew that their masters had something to talk about and consciously retreated about ten feet away from them.
Pang Xiao said, "I think so too. Gu Shixiong's methods are not to be underestimated. But regarding the salary, I've already thought of a way. "
"Oh? What is it? "Qin Yining stopped and looked up at him curiously.
Pang Xiao lowered his eyes and leaned close to her ear. He narrowed his almond-shaped eyes and whispered a few words into her ear.
Qin Yining listened with widened eyes. Her long eyelashes fluttered. After a while, she asked, "Is this feasible?"
"It's feasible. Why wouldn't it be feasible?" Pang Xiao said with a smile, "I'm already used to shamelessly acting shamelessly. It's just that I feel sorry for you and the child, and I have to keep you at home. I feel very guilty that I can't be by your side. "
Qin Yining smiled and said, "Don't say that. You're not going out to play. You're going out to do something serious. You're thinking about the safety of our family. What's there to feel guilty about? Don't worry. I have enough people around me. I can take care of things at home. You just have to be at ease and do what you need to do. "
She had always been like this. She could always let him do what he wanted to do without any worries. However, it was because of her thoughtfulness that Pang Xiao felt even more sorry for her. It was because of this that he felt even more sorry and guilty.
Pang Xiao hugged her tightly in his arms without a trace of affection.
A kiss landed on her forehead. She was a good girl who deserved to be cherished. How fortunate was he to be able to meet her in this life?
Pang Xiao returned to his room to accompany Qin Yining and the child for a while. Then, he went to the outer courtyard to see Mu Jinghu.
These days, Mu Jinghu was not at home except for New Year's Eve and the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. Pang Xiao did not know what he was doing, and did not want to ask.
He only knew that Mu Jinghu was one of the Tian Jizi's men. He also knew that Mu Jinghu's sudden appearance in the old capital was probably because the Tian Jizi had instructed him to do something. However, Pang Xiao also believed in Mu Jinghu's character. When they were in the Tatan, Mu Jinghu could go against the Tian Jizi's wishes to save Qin Yining. He even told him that Qin Yining was still alive. From that moment on, he believed that Mu Jinghu would never approach them with the intention of harming them.
"Blockhead, how long can you stay in the old capital?" Under the dim yellow light, Pang Xiao poured a cup of tea for Mu Jinghu.
Mu Jinghu picked up the teacup and took a sip. He said, "I also don't know how long I will stay. When I came, Martial Uncle didn't give me any instructions. He only said that there was a commotion in the south and told me to come and take a look. "
Pang Xiao nodded. He did not doubt Mu Jinghu's words at all.
"If you're not in a hurry to leave, help me take care of the house. I have to go to the military camp again tomorrow. Sister Yi is taking care of the two children at home. I really can't rest assured. Although I also left some guards behind, I'm always afraid that something will happen like that year. Now Sister Yi not only doesn't have any family to accompany her, but she also has to take care of the two children. It's really too hard. "
Mu Jinghu nodded without hesitation. "Alright, then I'll go out less and take care of the house more. Don't worry and go do your own things. Don't worry about the house. "
Pang Xiao patted Mu Jinghu's shoulder and said with a smile, "Good brother. When I'm done with my work, I'll look for you to have a drink. "
Mu Jinghu said with some disbelief, "What if you don't look for me to have a drink?"
Pang Xiao was stunned for a moment. Then he laughed loudly and said, "Then you can call me by my nickname. How about it? "
"Bashful Fox?" Mu Jinghu blinked and called out tentatively.
Pang Xiao nodded happily. "Up to you. Call me whatever you want."
He stood up and bowed solemnly to Mu Jinghu. "Blockhead, please."
Mu Jinghu seemed to be shocked by Pang Xiao's sudden bow. He quickly stood up and returned the bow. "You're welcome. It's just a small matter. Anyway, I don't have much to do in the old capital. "
If it was someone else, they would probably take the opportunity to brag about their achievements. However, Mu Jinghu was always so honest. He would never flaunt his abilities and would never learn to take advantage of the situation to do favors.
With Mu Jinghu's promise, Pang Xiao could finally return to the army camp without worry.
Han Ge 'er and Zhao Ge' er had just become familiar with Pang Xiao when their father had to leave again. The two children hugged Pang Xiao's neck and cried. However, after Pang Xiao left, Qin Yining played with them for a while and they forgot about their father.
Qin Yining arranged for Lu Dehan to continue giving out porridge. He also ordered Bing Tang to go to the Zhao family to treat the "Great Philanthropist Qian" in the eyes of the people.
When Bing Tang returned, he said with a smile, "Wang Fei, don't worry. Leader Zhao's injuries are all superficial. He has practiced internal martial arts and his body is very good. After some treatment, he will recover in a few days."
Qin Yining heard this and gave a big sigh of relief. It was good that Zhao Wanjin was safe and sound. Otherwise, she would not be at ease.
Qin Yining started to take care of her local business. When she first came to the old capital, the shopkeeper she left behind put on airs and refused to see her. Until now, she still had not seen him. After resolving her grandmother's crisis, she could free up her hands to take care of the business.
Pang Xiao returned to the army camp and stayed for seven or eight days. After the fifteenth day of the first month, people started to spread rumors in private. They said that Prince Zhongshun did not have money to pay everyone.
"Isn't fighting a war just eating a full meal? Do we have to work ourselves to death if we don't get paid? "
"Prince Zhongshun, we've fought together before. You should understand the difficulties of us poor people."
"My wife and old mother are still waiting for money to eat! We almost don't have enough to eat! "
… …
This kind of discussion was like a tidal wave. In just two days, it spread throughout the army camp. When everyone talked about this matter, they were filled with righteous indignation. It was obvious that they felt very unjust.
"Wang Ye, rumors are spreading everywhere in the army camp. I'm afraid the situation is not good," Xie Yue said worriedly. "I'm afraid that things will develop to a certain extent and we won't be able to control the situation."
Xu Weizhi also said, "Although Wang Ye has a plan, this old man still feels that this method is a bit risky. Although if it succeeds, it will completely solve our current predicament. If it fails, it might cause a mutiny. The consequences will be unimaginable. Your Highness, you have to be careful. "
Pang Xiao smiled reassuringly at the two loyal aides and said, "The two of you do not need to worry. This King deliberately spread the rumors outside."
What?
Pang Xiao deliberately spread such unfavorable rumors about him?
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi were shocked and fell silent. But soon, the two of them understood.
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