Forget about the bet of ten thousand gold coins, the crucial point was that the three of them recalled something. They recalled the report from the personal guard that Niu Youdao took out a chest of gold coins from Feng Ruonan's camp.
The three of them didn't dare to think any further. Could the money for the betrothal gifts be borrowed from Feng Ruonan?
All of them stared at Niu Youdao with widened eyes. Niu Youdao felt rather embarrassed from the stares and forced a smile. "Why are you guys looking at me like that? I am working hard to run errands, and the good things are enjoyed by the Prince. You guys aren't going to ask me to return the money, right? "
It wasn't a matter of returning the money, Shang Chaozong was a little apprehensive. "Daoye, what are you borrowing the money for?"
Niu Youdao spread his hands. "What else? Of course, it is to buy betrothal gifts for the Prince's marriage proposal! Prince, don't worry, I didn't take a single cent more. The betrothal gifts were all recorded down by the personal guards, and I won't take advantage of such a small matter. "
"…" The three of them were dumbfounded and were truly speechless. They didn't want to accept the usage of the money. You actually borrowed Feng Ruonan's money to buy betrothal gifts to propose marriage to Feng Ruonan? Why did this matter sound so complicated?! Isn't this a little too much? No matter how poor we are, we can't afford to lose our face like that!
The three of them could understand their feelings. They were born in King Ning's residence, and no matter how down and out they were, they were still nobles in their bones. No matter how poor they were, they wouldn't do such a shameless thing.
Shang Chaozong was a little dazzled and felt like fainting. For the sake of the big picture, it was fine to marry Feng Ruonan. But if he really married Feng Ruonan like this, how was he going to face Feng Ruonan in the future?!
Shang Chaozong was really about to cry as he spoke with a bitter expression, "Daoye, since you want me to marry Feng Ruonan, how can I borrow Feng Ruonan's money to buy betrothal gifts?"
Niu Youdao was startled and said, "I want ten thousand gold coins from you, but you say you're poor. You say you can't afford it. I'm just a cultivator who has just left the mountain, how can I have ten thousand gold coins for you to pay for it?"
Shang Chaozong whined, "But there's no need to borrow money from her!"
Niu Youdao glared at him and said, "Prince, it's easy for you to say that. I'm not familiar with this place and I only have some connections with Feng Ruonan here. Now that I'm in Guang Guang Commandery, if I don't borrow from her, who else can I borrow from? Find someone else. Who would know who I am? Ten thousand gold coins wasn't a small sum. If it was someone else, would they lend it to me just because I asked? Of course, it wasn't impossible to get these ten thousand gold coins from other people. Asking around about a wealthy family and stealing or robbing them would be quick, but we came to Broad Precinct to do business, not to cause trouble. Who knows what kind of background those wealthy families have to be able to survive in this chaotic world? Who knows who their guards are? Is it appropriate to act rashly? Wait for me to find out more about this before I make my move. Who knows if Feng Lingbo is still in the city? Feng Lingbo is also a busy person with a bunch of things to deal with. He won't just obediently wait in the governor's residence for me to propose. It's normal for him to come and go as he pleases. With our current situation, it's hard to keep track of his movements. Once I get the money and he leaves the city, who knows how long this matter will drag on. With our current situation, it's better to resolve this matter as soon as possible. We can't afford to drag it on! "
This logic left the three speechless. It sounded like it was the case, but no matter how they looked at it, they still felt awkward. How could they face the Feng family tomorrow!
Shang Chaozong said helplessly, "Since we've decided to use the hundred thousand Crow Generals as a cover, it doesn't really matter whether we send the betrothal gifts or not. Feng Lingbo's eyesight isn't so shallow to be able to value this bit of betrothal gifts. Whether or not this matter succeeds has nothing to do with this bit of betrothal gifts. There's really no need to borrow money from Feng Ruonan." He was the one who was the most embarrassed to meet the Feng family!
Niu Youdao said in shock, "Prince, do you think I'm willing to borrow this money and cause such a big commotion? Prince, Feng Lingbo is a feudal lord. Is he someone that anyone can meet just because they want to? Prince, you know your own situation. Would Feng Lingbo be willing to have anything to do with you? Do you really think this marriage is so easy to propose? Just by moving your lips, they'll marry their daughter to you? If I don't cause a commotion, will Feng Lingbo be able to see me? As long as I report my background, I'm afraid they'll chase me out of the city. It can't be that I'll just casually tell everyone I see about the hundred thousand Crow Generals? If I don't confirm who I'm going to tell, how can I just casually say it? Besides, I originally wanted to cause a commotion. I need to let Feng Lingbo know that this matter can't be hidden. I need to completely cut off their thoughts. Otherwise, we're all in their territory. If they secretly control us, I'm afraid we won't even be able to find a place to cry. Prince, I'm doing this out of goodwill for you. You can't be so heartless! You can't really want me to return the money right? "He made it clear that the matter of returning the money had nothing to do with him. He only cared about killing and not burying!
"I …" Shang Chaozong was speechless. Everything that the other party said seemed to be reasonable. When he thought about it, everything that the other party said was really for his sake. What else could he say?
Shang Shuqing said gently, "Ge, Daoye has already tried his best. Let's think of a way to return the money!"
Lan Ruoting smiled bitterly. Shang Chaozong could only nod his head helplessly. The key was that everyone here knew that Niu Youdao was sent out by him to propose a marriage. He had no choice but to return the money. It wasn't right for you to ask someone else to pay for the betrothal gift when you're getting married!
"Princess is wise!" Niu Youdao gave Shang Shuqing a thumbs up.
Shang Shuqing bowed. "Daoye has worked hard. It's been hard on you."
"It's nothing. It's what I should do." Niu Youdao laughed and waved his hand. He changed the topic. "But there's something I have to say first."
The three of them immediately stared at him. He kept doing things that they couldn't handle. They didn't know what he was going to do next.
However, she couldn't cover his mouth to stop him from speaking. Shang Shuqing could only say softly, "Just say it!"
Niu Youdao said indifferently, "It's not a problem for us to work hard. We will definitely work hard without any complaints … There's no need for us to beat around the bush. I'll be straightforward. I'm only going to work and not take responsibility!"
His tone made the three of them nervous. Each of them secretly asked: What is it this time?
Shang Shuqing asked tentatively, "I wonder … what responsibility is Daoye referring to?"
Niu Youdao raised his chin at Lan Ruoting. "Mister Lan, is your teacher called Luo Shaofu?"
Lan Ruoting was stunned for a moment. He nodded and said, "Luo Shaofu is my teacher's name." His heart was full of doubts. Why is it related to my teacher again? What kind of sin are you trying to commit? Don't tell me you don't want to let a dead person go?
"So it's true!" Niu Youdao sighed. "I only found out after listening to Feng Lingbo. Feng Lingbo seems to admire your teacher very much. He praised your teacher to the skies and even asked me if this marriage proposal was your idea … I'm still young and my shoulders are still soft. I can't take responsibility so I admitted it was Mister Lan's plan. He immediately praised a famous teacher to produce a great disciple. It's not good for us to go back on our words and change our words to arouse suspicion. I'm afraid you'll have to bear with it later."
"…" Lan Ruoting was at a loss. He thought for a moment and asked doubtfully, "I don't need to bear any responsibility. I might even be appreciated by Feng Lingbo. How can I take credit for Daoye?"
"Forget about credit. What do I need credit for? I've always been low-key and don't like to be in the limelight. I hope Mister can understand!" Niu Youdao scratched his nose subconsciously and said indifferently, "Oh yes, the matter of borrowing money to buy the betrothal gifts was naturally Mister's idea. I hope Mister can bear with it!"
"Ah!" Lan Ruoting turned pale with fright and stared at him with widened eyes. He was a little overwhelmed by the favor. His heart was filled with grief and indignation. Even someone as thick-skinned as you can't bear the responsibility for such a shameless matter. How dare you say it was my idea?
Shang Chaozong and Shang Shuqing were completely speechless. They finally understood why this guy dared to do anything. After all, he was the one who did all the bad things, and the responsibility would be shouldered by others. If he could get rid of all the bad things, there was nothing he didn't dare to do. After all, there was someone to take the blame for him!
Through this matter, the three of them could be considered to have gotten to know this person. Lan Ruoting was unable to wrap his head around why a person with Dongguo Haoran's bearing would take a disciple like this before his death.
Yuan Gang knew Daoye very well. He stood aside calmly. He didn't seem to be surprised at all.
Lan Ruoting's expression didn't know whether to cry or laugh. He nodded reluctantly as he agreed. The key was that you couldn't refuse. They worked so hard to settle such a big matter. It was unreasonable for you to refuse to help them bear some responsibility.
However, Lan Ruoting was a little worried when he saw the Feng Family tomorrow. He didn't know how he would be greeted by them.
Without debt, Niu Youdao obviously smiled more. He discussed with a few others how to handle the formal meeting with the Feng Family tomorrow.
The specific matters of talking about the marriage with the Feng Family were naturally handed over to Lan Ruoting. It was not appropriate for Shang Chaozong to talk about this kind of thing personally, and it was not appropriate to let his unmarried sister talk about it. Only Lan Ruoting was the most suitable. It wasn't impossible for Niu Youdao to talk about it. The key was that Niu Youdao didn't bother to worry about this kind of red tape. For him, the bridge was built for you, and the road was paved for you. If you still went astray, then it was hopeless. He would be implicated to death sooner or later with a group of pigs. Then he might as well leave as soon as possible.
So he turned his head to find a place to rest, and let these people slowly do the rest.
"Daoye, let me send you off!" Shang Shuqing followed and sent him off in person.
Niu Youdao enjoyed it naturally, and he didn't refuse. But then again, he gradually had a good impression of this reasonable ugly woman. He joked casually, "Can you see clearly wearing a veil and walking at night? Don't trip. "
Shang Shuqing said gently, "I'm used to it."
Although these words were calm, there seemed to be a hint of sourness hidden in the depths, which made Niu Youdao embarrassed to continue to joke about her. He changed the topic, "I saw you before, why did you bring all the monks from Nanshan Temple?"
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