Yuchi Yan's current defeat could not be described with words. He was a noble and virtuous person and would rarely do anything to curry favor with others. But this time, he had broken his bottom line with the Four-Way Connection. He had truly lowered himself to the lowest level and was unprecedentedly humble in order to win the support of the Four-Way Company and restore the Dayan dynasty. It could be said that he had not let down his ancestors.
However, all of his efforts had become worthless in comparison to Pang Zhixi.
The people of the Four-Way Company had taken the initiative to contact Pang Zhixi and ignored him. They even suspected that the female shopkeeper of the Four-Way Company had not only taken the initiative to go to the military camp, but she had also gone to meet Qin Yining alone.
As a result, it was obvious who the Four-Way Company was biased towards. How could they have any hope in the future?
Yuchi Yan shook his head tiredly and said, "What other important things do we have to do? It's obvious that we have been abandoned. "
Gu Shixiong looked at Yuchi Yan's dejected appearance and began to feel angry. He felt as if he was an old ox who had used all his strength to pull the cart, but the cart was stuck in place and could not move a single step. It was fine if it could not move, but the owner, Yuchi Yan, kept adding weight to the cart.
Gu Shixiong could not help but feel impatient. "What is Wang Ye saying? If the Four-Way Company does not cooperate with us, at most, we will not need their help. Why do we have to be like Wang Ye? Don't tell me that we can't do our important things without them? "
Yuchi Yan was rendered speechless by his words. Although he was still angry in the letter, he had to admit that Gu Shixiong was right.
They still had to do their important things. It was just that without the help of the Four-Way Company, and if the Four-Way Company went to help Pang Xiao, it would be even more difficult for them to succeed.
This was really a bumpy road with every step. The bumpy road was not the same, and it tortured him until he was physically and mentally exhausted.
However, life was like this. How could there be a time when things went according to one's wishes? Everyone had no choice but to live their lives.
Yuchi Yan accepted his fate and closed his eyes. He asked tiredly, "Old Master Gu said that we have something important to do. What is it?"
Gu Shixiong was angry that Yuchi Yan refused to use his brain. But at least his attitude was correct.
"Although the Four-Way Signal is not actively approaching us, we can continue to work hard. If we try our best and fail to gain their favor, then we won't have any regrets. " Gu Shixiong said in a low voice, "I plan to find an opportunity to see Mister Liu again and ask him to recommend the head shopkeeper."
When Yuchi Yan heard this, he was so annoyed that his head hurt. Could it be that it wasn't enough to be meek and submissive? Did he have to continue begging others?
However, he also knew that Gu Shixiong was right. They couldn't give up on anyone who could become their helpers. If he didn't try his best, he might regret it in the future.
"Then go," Yuchi Yan said tiredly. "Try again."
**
When Pang Xiao received the message from Qin Yining, she immediately returned home.
When the two met, Qin Yining first pulled her into the room and told her about the conversation between her and Qiu Feishan, as well as the details of the banquet. Finally, he took out a brocade box and handed it to Pang Xiao. "Take a look."
Pang Xiao took the brocade box and opened it. She saw a maple leaf-shaped jade tablet engraved with the character "Qiu" inside. She took it out and carefully examined it.
"You think she's from Shu?" Pang Xiao put the jade tablet back into the brocade box.
Qin Yining sat down next to Pang Xiao and shook his head. "Not necessarily. I just feel that she's deliberately trying to draw our attention to Shu. We're currently investigating the background of the Four-Way Signal. Since the clues in Guinan have been cut off and we haven't found anything in the capital, whether this clue is real or not, we have to take a look. "
At this point, Qin Yining hesitated and said, "Actually, I have a premonition. Shu must have the answer we want to know. Moreover, the jade tablet she gave at the end must have other uses. Because these days of observation, shopkeeper Qiu is extraordinarily resourceful. Everything she does has a deeper meaning. The Four-Way Signal's behavior is also quite strange … "
According to the results of their investigation, although the Four-Way Signal's business has been in business for a hundred years, it only flourished about two years ago.
Qin Yining had reason to believe that Qiu Feishan was the driving force behind the sudden rise of the Four-Way Signal.
Pang Xiao said, "If that's the case, then I'll send people to Shu to take a look."
"En. Tell them to come back quickly. Our business can't be delayed. "
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining discussed and rushed back to the barracks to arrange the deployment.
While Qin Yining was waiting for the news, the Sun Clan and the Ma Clan also came to discuss with Qin Yining.
"Sister Yi, I heard that your grandmother has now settled down in Nanyan. Mother wants to go and see. I haven't seen your grandmother for a long time. "The Sun Clan looked at Qin Yining expectantly.
Qin Yining was a little hesitant.
After all, Nanyan had left Da Zhou's territory. Now that it was chaotic, it might not be safe to go out.
Seeing her hesitation, the Ma Clan said with a smile, "Yi lass, don't worry. We haven't encountered any danger on the way out. Besides, I'm following along. The people brought by Bodyguard Cao are also good. I think there won't be any big problems."
When Qin Yining heard this, she knew that the Sun Clan had already made up their mind. Before they came to discuss with her, they had already discussed it with the Ma Clan and Cao Yuqing.
In fact, she could also understand the Sun Clan's feelings.
At worst, she could arrange more people to follow and protect them.
Thinking of this, Qin Yining nodded with a smile, "I'll arrange it with Weibo. Grandmother and mother can take it as a trip. Your safety can be guaranteed.
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The Sun Clan nodded happily, but after hesitating for a moment, she still said, "Also, I want to bring Han Ge 'er and Zhao Ge' er with me."
As if afraid that Qin Yining would refuse, the Sun Clan quickly said, "I'll bring along the wet nurse and maidservants to take care of them. I guarantee that they won't starve. Besides, compared to you, your grandmother and I are better at taking care of children. I won't stay for long. I'll be back in a month or so. At that time, I'll bring them back. "
Qin Yining frowned when she heard this.
How could she bear to be separated from her two children? These two children were only a few months old. It was not enough for her to carry them in her arms all day.
Seeing that Qin Yining did not speak, the Sun Clan was greatly disappointed. The Ma Clan shook her head with a smile. She had already told the Sun Clan before she came. Qin Yining would definitely not agree to this proposal. As elders, they liked their two grandchildren. Could it be that Qin Yining, as a mother, was willing to be separated from her children?
Qin Yining did not agree to them taking Han Ge 'er and Zhao Ge' er away. The Sun Clan had no choice but to be separated from their children. They could only decide to stay for a while longer.
During this time, the Spies who went to Shu County returned.
"Wang Ye, Princess Consort, this subordinate didn't find out anything during this trip!"
"What?" Qin Yining was surprised.
The Spies were old hands by Pang Xiao's side. They had rich experience in spying and had never failed.
Pang Xiao asked in a deep voice, "What happened?"
"Replying to Wang Ye, when this subordinate arrived in Shu County, I didn't even enter the city gate. I kept wandering outside the city. The mountain is high and steep, and the city gate is built on the mountain. It's really a place where one man can hold off ten thousand men. I tried to sneak in several times during the night, but I couldn't break through the checkpoint. There are many people in Jingdong to enter the city. If I don't go through the city gate and sneak in from somewhere else, I can't climb over the steep cliff. Shu County is like an iron bucket. No matter how this subordinate tried, I couldn't get in. I didn't find any useful information. "
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