Qi Gaoyuan couldn't help but feel full of fire.

This Xun steward is several years younger than Qi Gaoyuan, but when Qi Gaoyuan is standing, he sits loudly, and he looks at Qi Gaoyuan's face like this, which is simply too deceitful! Qi Gaoyuan only felt that the Xiao family's subordinates couldn't change their shit eating, and they couldn't change their bastards who fought against people!

Qi Gaoyuan scolded in his heart, but on the surface, he could only respectfully thank him.

Steward Xun was very useful to Qi Gaoyuan's sensible and submissive, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "It's good to know gratitude!" Don't worry, as long as you are obedient, I will not treat you badly, and when you are free, I invite you to Wanyanfang for recreation. ”

Qi Gaoyuan was stunned when he landed. Qi Gaoyuan understood, it turned out that the reason why Steward Xun gave him a look was because Steward Xun knew that he had met Jing Qi in a hurry recently.

Qi Gaoyuan was a little annoyed. Although he knew that Xiao Shi had only been using him all along, he now knew that even all his whereabouts, even the matter on the Fengyue Field, were in the other party's control. Qi Gaoyuan was a little ashamed, and because of this shame, he then gave birth to resentment towards the person in front of him.

Moreover, although Qi Gaoyuan talked to the other party when he saw Jing Qi on the first night, he never communicated again, but only looked at each other when he met each other, and he just said hello politely. If the Xiao clan had been sending people to follow Qi Gaoyuan, then they wouldn't have known that Qi Gaoyuan was already avoiding suspicion with Jing Qi.

But the Xiao family was unwilling to tolerate this, and even gave Qi Gaoyuan such a look just because Qi Gaoyuan and Jing Qi met. Qi Gaoyuan understands that since he does things for others, he has to look at people's faces, but Xiao Shi is too mean and arrogant!

But Qi Gaoyuan could only grit his back molars and endure it, he didn't dare to have any resistance to the Xiao family, he was indignant in his heart, and gritted his teeth and clarified: "I just happened to meet Jing Qi there, and I didn't ...... it."

"Why did Steward Qi grit his teeth when he spoke, is there any dissatisfaction with the Xiao family?" Steward Xun said arrogantly: "I listen, the attitude of Steward Qi seems to be very disrespectful to the Xiao family!" ”

Qi Gaoyuan stopped talking. For a long time, he only thought that the other party's arrogance was the inevitable friction when cooperating, and it was only a grievance that had to be wronged when begging for life, but today, the other party's excessive arrogance and past friction accumulated together, making the hatred in Qi Gaoyuan's heart begin to become unforgettable!

Later that day, Ningxia Qing went to see Gu Xuesong once.

Before entering the house, Ning Xia Qing had already felt a hot air coming out of the house through the thick door curtain. The curtains are very porcelain, there are almost no gaps, and the windows are all tightly tied, and the gaps are blocked by bamboo curtains, so that there is almost no chance that the heat in the house can escape to the outside of the house.

But Ning Xia Qing still felt the heat through the door curtain, and the heat ran out directly through the thick door curtain. Ning Xia Qing could already imagine how many braziers were lit in the house to make the heat so strong.

Guanqi came to welcome Ningxia Qing in, and when he opened the door curtain, he exchanged a few words with Ningxia Qing, speaking of this curtain, Guanqi also said with some concern, in previous years, Gu Xuesong's house was hung with double curtains, and this year it was Gu Xuesong who said that the double-layer curtain was too heavy, so it was replaced with a single layer, but Guanqi felt that the single layer was not warm, and it had to be changed back to a double layer.

The tone of watching the chess was very natural, and it seemed that such things were common for Gu Xuesong. Ning Ningqing couldn't help but feel a little compassionate, and he didn't know how serious Gu Xuesong's cold illness was.

Ningxia Qing looks very thickly dressed, it is only late autumn, and Ningxia Qing has already put on the cloak in winter, but when Cuiyu takes off the cloak for Ningxia Qing, the clothes inside Ningxia Qing are actually thin clothes in early autumn.

Ning Xia Qing was dressed like this on purpose, because she knew that Gu Xuesong's house must have lit many braziers, and for her, Gu Xuesong's house was too hot. So she had to wear a thinner inner and a thicker cloak.

In fact, she was also afraid that Gu Xuesong would see through her mind if she wore it like this, which would touch Gu Xuesong's heart and think that she disliked Gu Xuesong's cold, but she really couldn't stand the heat in Gu Xuesong's house, so she could only wear it like this.

Gu Xuesong glanced at her, sneered, and said, "Is there anything else Miss Ning is worried about?" You persuaded the patriarch of the Ning clan to collect these evidences for me, so that everything went well on my side, but I don't know what you are worried about. ”

Ningxia Qing was neither humble nor arrogant: "The matter of the adult's tax clearance, is Qi Gaoyuan still in the dark?" ”

"Of course not." Gu Xuesong's answer also echoed Ning Ningqing's speculation.

Although Ning Xia Qing didn't know about officialdom, she was not stupid, at least, she could figure it out, Gu Xuesong was young, and he was transferred not long ago, so it was naturally impossible to bring everyone in the city under his command, Qi Gaoyuan's power in Meigong County was intertwined, and he must have received the news when Gu Xuesong made a slight move.

Gu Xuesong said: "Since he already knows, I will also invite him to come over clearly." After he left, someone immediately came to me to intercede for Qi Gaoyuan. ”

Ning Xia Qing frowned, Gu Xuesong looked at her, and asked, "Next, what are you going to do with me?" ”

Ning Xia Qing asked bluntly: "May I ask my lord, what did the person who came to intercede for Qi Plateau say, do you want your lord to raise his noble hand and let Qi Plateau go?" ”

Gu Xuesong shook his head and said, "No, that person just hopes that I can start on the plateau after the silk weaving market." ”

Ningxia Qing said: "Then I hope that the adults can start when the silk weaving market has just begun." ”

"Why?" Gu Xuesong looked at Ning Xia Qing.

Gu Xuesong was asking why he disobeyed the requirements of others and listened to Ning Ningqing's orders.

Ningxia Qing was asking himself why he wanted Qi Gaoyuan to fall during the Silk Weaving Market, so he began to tell Gu Xuesong about her plans and intentions.

Gu Xuesong never said a word, and after she finished speaking, Gu Xuesong only looked at her for a while, and suddenly said sullenly: "Forget it." ”

Ningxia Qing was confused by this sentence "forget it".

Ning Xia Qing hesitated for a moment, thinking that it might be better to ask, but Gu Xuesong suddenly issued an eviction order: "I have to prepare some more things for this here, Miss Ning will go back if she has nothing to do." ”

Ning Ningqing had no choice but to get up, slightly blessed, and said, "Take care of your body, my lord." Gu Xuesong's eyes moved, but Ning Xia Qing didn't see it, but had already turned around and left politely.

The next day, Zhao Xiang'e came to Huacaiyuan to meet Ningxia Qing under the pretext of picking materials.

Zhao Xiang'e was directly invited into the backyard of the Ning family, and when she stepped over the shadow wall, Zhao Xiang'e was slightly stunned, and Cuiyu, who made this gesture, was a little puzzled, and Zhao Xiang'e immediately covered up her gaffe and followed Cuiyu to Ningxia Qing's house.

At that time, Ning Xia Qing was looking at a few old account books, and when he saw Zhao Xiang'e coming in, he apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm coding accounts here, if I walk away, I'll forget that I just counted there, so I have to invite you in." ”

Cuiyu brought a few plates of melons and fruits, and Ning Xia Qing invited Zhao Xiang'e: "This is made in a small shop on Xu Ning Street, this small shop is not very famous, and people outside Xu Ning Street almost don't know about it, but this family's dim sum is actually very delicious, you taste it, wait for me for a while, wait for me to finish reading this page." ”

Then, Ning Xia Qing was really seriously sorting over the remaining half of the account book in his hand, and the movements in his hand were obviously a little faster, Zhao Xiang'e was not in a hurry, picked up the small point, and put it in his mouth elegantly. It didn't take long for Ningxia Qing to breathe a sigh of relief, put down his abacus and said, "Okay, I'm done here." ”

Zhao Xiang'e nodded, took a sip of tea, and said: "Over the years, the Xiao family's internal peace has also been affected, resulting in their industry also being affected, and many high-quality materials cannot be made, and even if they are made, the quality is far worse than before." ”

Ning Xia Qing suddenly realized: "If the Xiao family announces the suspension of production, they will soon be forgotten by the world, so the Xiao family can tolerate the existence of brokers like Jing Qi who sell imitation products, so that the Xiao family's name can be heard all the time." ”

"Hmm." Zhao Xiang'e nodded and said, "This is what Jing Qi said when he bragged to the girl in our family after he was drunk. He boasted that even if he sold imitations of the Shaw family, the Shaw family would not do anything to him. ”

Ning Xia Qing couldn't help asking: "Did Jing Qi say that what the Xiao family plans to do in the future?" Is it just to let people like Jing Qi stay at large? ”

Zhao Xiang'e said: "The girl in our family asked questions that roughly mean the same thing. Jing Qi said that Xiao Shi has some long orders that have been signed for many years, and if those orders are pushed away, Xiao Shi will lose a lot. Moreover, the Xiao family is also a fan of the imperial court, and if such a thing happens, if the imperial court knows, it will be terrible. So the Shaw family is now riding a tiger and it is difficult to get down. ”

Ning Xia Qing couldn't help but sigh: "No wonder this Jing Qi is so arrogant. The Xiao family must have been looking for a way to make up for it, but Jing Qidu has been rampant for so many years, which means that the Xiao family has never found a good way. ”

"We can't be overly optimistic." Zhao Xiang'e said: "After all, it is Jing Qi's drunken words, and it is in front of Wan Yanfang girl, if Jing Qi brags and exaggerates, it is not impossible." ”

Ning Xia Qing nodded: "I understand this." By the way, Xiaobao has gone to the academy today, do you want to call him back and let you see him? ”

Zhao Xiang'e's eyes lit up, but she looked at her dress, and suddenly said gloomily: "It's better not to see it." ”

Ning Ningqing smiled and comforted: "Xiaobao has grown a lot taller, he studies very hard, Mr. always praises him for being hard working and smart, he also asked me to borrow books before, you just have to rest assured, he is a good seedling." ”

Zhao Xiang'e's expression moved and moved, and she said with some emotion: "Everything is fine with him, I can rest assured." I—Can I come and see her tomorrow? ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled and nodded, and told Zhao Xiang'e not to forget to dress up as a maid, and then sent Zhao Xiang'e out.

The silk bazaar is approaching.

When Ningxia Qing was talking in the second master's workshop, Wei San suddenly came to report that the patriarch had come.

The second old man became serious when he arrived, and stood up respectfully to prepare to greet him, and at the same time said with some surprise and some confusion: "The old man has never come over, how is it ...... today?"

Ning Xia Qing smiled slightly, also stood up and prepared to greet him, and said, "Naturally, I invited the third uncle over." ”

The second old man was not smiling or laughing, and asked helplessly: "What are you going to do?" You put me and the old man together, is there any trouble with the matter of Qi Plateau? Do you want to talk to us? ”

Ning Xia Qing smiled but did not answer, and the patriarch had been led in by Wei San, and Ning Er and Ning Xia Qing hurriedly saluted the patriarch. After a few people sat down, Ning Xia Qing informed the patriarch and the second master Ning of the news they heard from Zhao Xiang'e, and the patriarch and the second master were all serious.

In fact, Ningxia Qing has long had this question in his heart. From the moment Xiao Jingyuan gave such a large amount of phoenix grass and wood dyeing to Master Ning San, Ning Xia Qing felt strange.

Xiao's weaving skills are definitely not inferior to Ning's, if Xiao's can do it himself, why give this opportunity to make money and become famous to Ning's in vain? Xiao Jingyuan will not fail to calculate this account. Moreover, the Xiao family's power in the court is intertwined, and with such an opportunity to make money, even the court will be more willing to hand over the list to the Xiao family.

But Xiao still handed over the list to the Ning family to do. So according to Ningxia Qing's speculation, there is only one possibility, that is, although Xiao Shi is still famous, but in fact, Xiao Shi has long been unable to produce good material! It's just that the Xiao family buried this news too deeply, and the Ning family didn't know anything about it, and Ning Xia Qing didn't dare to speculate at will.

But Jing Qi appeared! Jing Qi has become an important evidence to confirm Ningxia Qing's speculation!