Su Jinyao understood that these two people should not have done any private work, so they couldn't offer decent conditions.

People like them are small-minded and have many eyes. I guess I am afraid that I will say too much, and I don't need them; I am afraid that if the conditions are low, they will suffer a loss. That's why I threw the question to Su Jinyao and asked her to talk about the conditions first, this is to try Su Jinyao's bottom line.

Now that she understood what the other party meant, it was easier for Su Jinyao to make a move.

And Su Jinyao is not a stingy person, the more this kind of person who seems to be shrewd and can handle it with practical silver, the easier it is to fiddle.

Su Jinyao pretended to think seriously, but in fact, she had already made a plan in her heart.

The reason why she wants to delay like this is also to put pressure on the other party psychologically, making them feel that this is Su Jinyao's bottom line, so she will not say that she is not satisfied, and she will ask for a price all the time.

Zuo Shiqi and Min Zijian saw that Su Jinyao thought for a while, and did not speak again. Both of them felt that they had no bottom in their hearts, for fear of running away from Su Jinyao, a big fish.

Therefore, the two glanced at each other again, and this time Min Zijian spoke, "Miss Liu doesn't have to be embarrassed. In fact, this deposit is buried in the ground, which is not something that anyone can see with their eyes (qíng). As for us, although we have contributed, we are afraid that in the end, we will work in vain, leaving you empty-handed, and we really can't explain it to the old young master. It would be better to do this, you would have only been responsible for our travel and lodging to that place, and if we found a deposit, we would give us a favor according to the terms we had agreed; If we really can't find it, we won't ask for more, as long as we don't have to pay for this trip out of our own pockets. ”

Su Jinyao stretched out for a while, waiting for them to surrender their conditions. Now listening to what Min Zijian said, he nodded seriously and said, "This sounds like a fairer way." Then I'll make an agreement with you two now to see how much benefit you want to get when you find a mineral deposit? First the villain, then the gentleman, we have figured out all these face-hurting things (qíng), and the later things (qíng) are easy to speak. ”

Zuo Shiqi and Min Zijian both looked at the four ingots placed by Su Jinyao on the table, as if they were drooling.

Then Zuo Shiqi stretched out a hand, and five fingers shook in front of Su Jinyao.

Su Jinyao was stunned for a moment, and secretly thought to herself: Five hundred taels is too much, right? Is this the price code of one person, or the price code of two people?

Su Jinyao pondered, and listened to Min Zijian hurriedly said: "Miss Liu, don't get me wrong, these fifty taels of silver are the hard-earned money of the two of us." One talent is twenty-five taels, which is really indispensable. You know, rice in the capital is expensive. But we, the little officials, seem to be officials, but we are pitiful, and we can occasionally find a job, which is just to supplement the family. ”

Twenty-five taels of talent for one person?!! This amount was something Su Jinyao didn't expect.

I think that when she ransom Jinmei came out, she gave the mayor some money, and the silver she gave to the cell boss when she went to visit the prison, but it was almost this amount. It seems that this little official in the capital is really easy to deal with.

Su Jinyao nodded, and said, "Don't worry, the number you said is only the lowest amount." If I can find a mine, the bigger the mine, the more silver I promise. When the time comes, you will be rewarded by the imperial court, and I will give you fifty taels of silver alone. ”

When Min Zijian heard that the price might be increased to fifty taels in the end, he suddenly came to his senses and said, "Thank you Miss Liu for this." Now, can you tell us where the mineral deposit you found is? ”

Su Jinyao stopped going around in circles and told the two of them the location of Pingshan Village.

Then he added, "The map is in my head, and I can draw it right away." The two of you watched me draw, and if there was a problem at any time, we would solve it now. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao asked Xiuning to come over to study ink, then spread out a piece of rice paper, pondered the truth and topography of Pingshan Village in her mind, and drew a map with her hands.

Su Jinyao's drawing level is absolutely professional in surveying and mapping.

Even Min Zijian and Zuo Shiqi, two geology, surveying and mapping professionals, couldn't help but be surprised after seeing the drawings she drawn, and then they were full of praise.

A person who can be identified at a glance

Su Jinyao turned the drawn map to the two of them, and asked with a confident smile: "Two, now I think that the mineral deposit I am talking about can't be fake, right?" ”

"No, no, no." Zuo Shiqi held the map with one hand, and after looking at it carefully, he was surprised: "Unexpectedly, Miss Liu is also a master." In this way, Miss Liu has been to this place and actually surveyed it? ”

Su Jinyao said: "Don't hide it from the two, this is my hometown." My father, on the other hand, knew about the mineral deposits ten years ago. But unfortunately, when the three brothers tried to dig deeper, a mining accident occurred, resulting in one death and one serious injury. My father could no longer walk, so he was at home, and Yan (jìn) and the three of us were close to the mine. ”

Min Zijian pretended to be suddenly enlightened and said, "I see. No wonder Miss Liu is so familiar with this place, it turns out that Lord Ling Zun is also an expert in this area. ”

Zuo Shiqi also hurriedly said: "Presumably, Miss Liu can't prospect in person, and it's also out of family training." Understand, understand. Since this is the case, then the two of them have to work hard, otherwise, they will also be looked down upon by Miss Liu. ”

Su Jinyao waved her hand and said, "The two of you are the real experts, that's why the young master Gu invited the two of you to help me." However, this matter is urgent, and I hope that the two of you will move (shēn) as soon as possible. Look, when can you go? ”

Zuo Shiqi and Min Zijian glanced at each other. Then Min Zijian said: "My parents are dead, my wife is not in the capital, I can leave at any time." ”

Zuo Shiqi also said: "Although I have an old mother at home, my wife is virtuous and my children are filial, so I can go at any time." However, I need to go back and say hello to them, and I will have to leave early tomorrow morning at the earliest. ”

Su Jinyao looked at the sky, in fact, it was already afternoon, and Zuo Shiqi's request was not too much.

Su Jinyao said: "Since that's the case, thank you two." Also please be tired Ludo, get there as soon as possible, I need to get the sure news as soon as possible. ”

Zuo Shiqi and Min Zijian both said that there was no problem, and agreed to set off from the capital early tomorrow morning and go straight to Pingshan Village.

Su Jinyao pushed the four ingots on the table over and said, "These forty taels of silver can be regarded as a coil for the two of you, if it is not enough, when the two of you return, I will settle it for you." Also, I have a street sign here, and you have it. If you encounter mountain bandits blocking the road, light up this road sign, and say that it is for me Su Jinyao to help, it's okay. ”

"This ...... Miss Liu was really thoughtful. Zuo Shiqi took a wooden sign handed by Su Jinyao, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Now there is news from everywhere that the only way to the capital is rampant banditry, and it is not very peaceful.

Now that this wooden sign can be unimpeded, it seems that this girl must not be simple.

Min Zijian also took a good look at this street sign.

I saw that this was a small sandalwood sign, with the word "Ya" engraved on the face. The carving is good, but it is not from the hand of a famous artist, and it is impossible to see what kind of antiquities it is.

However, Zuo Shiqi has seen more, and since he has no objection to taking this brand, Min Zijian did not ask anything more.

In this way, the matter of prospecting for mineral deposits (qíng) was settled, and the two were ready to leave.

When they reached the door, Su Jinyao stopped the two of them again and said, "If this mineral deposit is really found, it will be considered a credit." The two of you won't be stupid to go and publicize with others now, right? If that's the case, I'm afraid someone will get ahead of the curve. ”

Zuo Shiqi waved his hand again and again, and promised: "Don't worry, this Liu girl, we naturally won't say it casually." What's more, this is a secret that Lord Lingzun has kept for ten years, and it's good that we can get a light. Found it, this is also the credit of the eldest young master and girl of the ancient family. ”

"That's not necessary, don't steal the limelight of the eldest young master of the Gu family." Su Jinyao said this to let the two of them know that their mouths should be closed and not publicized at will.

In this way, the two left, and Su Jinyao asked the Autumn Shadow Sect to follow them secretly, without deliberately supervising anything, as long as they reported the itinerary and progress of the two people.

When this matter (qíng) was dealt with, Su Jinyao breathed a sigh of relief and returned to her house.

As a result, I saw that Gu Xuebin had already risen (shēn) and was wearing a cotton robe of Gu Shangqing.

The shape of the two people is about the same, Gu Xuebin is slightly taller, and it is also appropriate to wear Gu Shangqing's clothes.

Su Jinyao walked over to test the temperature of his forehead first, and asked, "It seems that the fever is subsided." Have you eaten the porridge? ”

Gu Xuebin shook his head and said, "Wait for you to come back and eat together." I've already asked Xiuning to prepare lunch, you've been busy all day, and I can't lie down all the time. ”

Su Jinyao smiled and said, "On the contrary, I feel that this is very fulfilling, and I can't wait to keep busy like this." Now that you're okay, let's go back to the capital together after dinner. ”

Gu Xuebin asked, "Aren't you waiting for Gu Shangqing here?" ”

"No, you don't." Su Jinyao said: "I thought about it, I should go back with you, it is more convenient to deal with the princess of Tianze Kingdom." What's more, the National Day ceremony is coming, and I also want to see (rè) trouble. ”

Gu Xuebin took Su Jinyao's hand, kissed her lightly on the back of her hand, and said gently: "On the day of the National Day Ceremony, I will take you to Taimiao, and then go to the palace banquet to eat and drink." ”

"Taimiao? Isn't that a place for your royal family to worship their ancestors? After Su Jinyao asked, she understood Gu Xuebin's intentions. He was willing to take her to show up, or directly in the Taimiao where the ancestors were worshipped, which was to announce Su Jinyao's (shēn) share.

used to think that there was always something between them, but now I suddenly found that the distance between the two was shortened by Gu Xuebin.

It was as if he stretched out his arms and hugged her in his arms and said, "This is my woman", and everything could be solved.

In fact, how much effort he made in secret, how much tempering he endured for himself, but he was alone to bear it.

"Silly girl, what are you thinking? I said I can take you to the Taimiao, yes. Gu Xuebin kissed Su Jinyao's forehead again and said, "I (shēn) don't want anything, but I can't miss you; I'd rather leave everything behind than keep you in my heart. It's a simple and easy truth, so you don't have to worry too much about me not being able to do it. ”

"You're a fool." Su Jinyao also snuggled into his arms and said, "When I was in Pingshan Village, we were all children, and you recognized me." Haven't you thought that in the future, you can sit on the world, but there is no shortage of women? ”

Gu Xuebin snorted and said: "As long as you are a person who is recognized at a glance, you don't have to worry about it in the future, and there is nothing wrong with simple happiness." ”

Halfway to the ancient home

Now that we have agreed to go back to the capital together, there is nothing to worry about. After eating, Su Jinyao simply cleaned up and prepared to set off with Gu Xuebin.

Xiuning is a maid and Dongzi is a follower, which is no problem. Su Jinyao asked Qiu Ying to follow her (shēn) side as a grandmother.

However, there is no need for Qiu Ying's subordinates to follow all the time, after all, the Prince's Mansion can't have so many people who look like they are walking the rivers and lakes at once.

And now is the National Day ceremony is coming, it is best not to cause more trouble in extraordinary times, and it is also saved to provoke Gu Xuebin.

Wangjing Town is not very far from the capital, even if you don't hurry up, it won't take two hours to arrive.

Therefore, Gu Xuebin rode Su Jinyao's Moyun, and Su Jinyao rode in a carriage with Xiuning and Qiu Ying.

Su Jinyao also asked Qiu Ying to wrap the boxes of things he had robbed before in a furoshiki and put them in the compartment under the carriage with luggage.

This time, Su Jinyao has not left any way back for herself.

As long as she lives in the Prince's Mansion, then her relationship with Gu Xuebin has been completely disclosed. The rest of the matter (qíng), whether it is smooth or difficult, can only be overcome and there is no way back.

In the same way, Gu Xuebin was even more happy, smiling all the way, as if he had become a groom official now.

It's just that I didn't expect that when Su Jinyao's carriage came to the city gate, it was stopped.

There were not a few, not a dozen, but a small squad of at least forty or fifty people. 不 (jìn) surrounded the carriage and separated Su Jinyao's carriage from Gu Xuebin.

"Bold, who made you do this? Don't know Ben (diàn) down? Gu Xuebin tried to pull the horse to rush back, but he was blocked by people on the inner and outer three floors, and he couldn't rush in unless he rode his horse and hurt people.

Su Jinyao also got better. Looking at this battle, it should be waiting for her, what kind of person is it, who knows that she wants to enter the city with Gu Xuebin at this time?

"Jin Yao." Suddenly, Gu Shangqing's voice came from inside the city gate. Immediately, seeing him running out on horseback, he exhaled a long breath.

"Brother? How are you? Su Jinyao lifted the curtain, jumped out of the carriage, and said, "You arranged these people?" ”

"Yes." After Gu Shangqing finished speaking, he had already rushed to the front. Jumped off the horse and came to Gu Xuebin's horse, bowed (shēn) to give a salute, and said, "Gu family Shangqing, I have seen the prince (diàn)." ”

As soon as Gu Shangqing's words fell, the officers and soldiers who had just stopped Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin also knelt down and said loudly: "Please forgive the prince (diàn)." ”

Gu Xuebin just put on the majesty of the prince. But now it was his maternal uncle, Su Jinyao, who recognized the "elder brother" in front of the horse, so he also jumped off the horse, helped Gu Shangqing with both hands, and said, "What do you mean by this?" I don't understand. ”

Gu Shangqing made a "please" gesture to the side and said in a low voice: "(diàn) down, take a step to speak." ”

Gu Xuebin had no choice but to follow Gu Shangqing to the back of the small gatehouse at the city gate. This is usually a temporary resting place for the leaders of the officers and soldiers guarding the city, but now there is no one inside, and they are all stopping Su Jinyao's carriage outside.

Gu Shangqing let Gu Xuebin in and said in a low voice: "Fortunately, when I came back, I ordered people to pay attention to your movements. Jin Yao can't go back to the Prince's Mansion with you. ”

"If she doesn't go back to the Prince's Mansion, does she want to go back to the Fang family?" Of course, Gu Xuebin refused to budge.

Gu Shangqing hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, you listen to me." Since you take care of her name, then let me take her to the Gujia Courtyard, where my grandfather will naturally not treat her badly. But if you bring her into the prince's mansion like this, it won't be easy to talk about later. ”

Gu Xuebin frowned, but he actually understood this truth. In the time he spent with Su Jinyao, there were a lot of **** nights.

But it is still a matter of being (qíng) and stopping reason, in order not to let Su Jinyao bear this "unclean" reputation.

Gu Xuebin asked, "Can you guarantee that Jinyao will be fine?" I can't let her suffer the slightest grievance. Unless you go this time, it's your Gu family who is ready to recognize her. Otherwise, I'd rather she follow me back to the Prince's Mansion. ”

"As I said, my grandfather is in the other courtyard. I will also personally escort Jin Yao over, so you can rest assured about this matter. After Gu Shangqing finished speaking, he patted Gu Xuebin's shoulder and said, "As an elder brother, knowing that you can treat my sister so attentively, my heart is also at peace." ”

Gu Xuebin smiled and said: "Actually, I know very well that Jinyao is lonely and helpless, no matter how strong she is on the surface, she hopes to have relatives who really hurt her." You're her brother, and you're able to get her complete trust, so don't let her down. ”

"Of course, it's not easy for this brother to do. It almost drowned me. After Gu Shangqing finished speaking, he said: "Since Your Majesty has agreed, then I will take Jinyao directly to the other courtyard." When you go back and prepare for the National Day Ceremony (qíng), it will only take less than three days. In the past three days, the Gu family has a lot to do (qíng). ”

"Okay, Jinyao will leave it to you for the time being." After Gu Xuebin finished speaking, he walked out first.

Now there is no one to stop him, so he walked straight to Su Jinyao and said, "Gu Shangqing said that he would take you to the Gu family, which is the courtyard where Mr. Gu is resting now." It's not far from here, and I know it, I'll see you when I have time. ”

Su Jinyao nodded, she knew that Gu Shangqing would explain to her what was going on, waved her hand to Gu Xuebin, and turned to the car.

Gu Xuebin said again: "Go back, I'll ask you to send Moyun over, and I'll ride it back to the Prince's Mansion first." ”

"Okay." Su Jinyao agreed and lifted the curtain from behind the carriage. watched Gu Xuebin turn his head and head towards the city.