Fengxian Building.

Ye Qingqiu was gathering at a table with several of the largest landlords in Mandu City. The table was full of jade plates and delicacies, and jade liquid.

Ye Qingqiu instructed the proprietress to call the best girls in the flower building, and each landlord was surrounded by one or two delicate beauties, but these landlords had no intention of having fun.

After three rounds of drinking, finally, a landlord who seemed to be the leader stood up and said to Ye Qingqiu: "Young Master Ye, you see, the price of grain on the market is falling again and again, and the current price is also the lowest price in recent years. ”

The corners of Ye Qingqiu's lips hooked, and he said casually with a wine glass: "Why are grain prices low and low this year, isn't it just a bumper grain harvest this year?" You also know that the price of grain is not good this year, and if I buy it all, I will not lose money. ”

"Young Master Ye, you're joking, the Ye family's grain and oil stores are all over the city, how can they not be sold?"

"You're not right." Ye Qingqiu's expression became serious, put down the wine glass, and was a little embarrassed: "Even if I don't buy your grain, my Ye family's grain storage is enough to meet the needs of the people in the capital this year, if I buy your grain again, even if my Ye family has the ability, I won't be able to sell it." ”

"However, if the Ye family doesn't buy our grain, there will be no more powerful proprietors in the whole capital who can buy our grain, is it possible to let those grains that are full of grain rot in our hands?" The landlord frowned and said bitterly.

Ye Qingqiu didn't answer, smiled, picked up the wine glass, and said: "Landlords, let's not talk about business today, it's rare to get together with you, today, this young master has a treat, you eat and drink well, the girl is not enough to call again, I am familiar with the proprietress here." ”

The delicate girls around the landlord also took this opportunity to toast the wine of the landlord's old man: "Master, come, let's drink." ”

But on the faces of the landlords, there was no joy in them.

Ye Qingqiu pretended not to see it, raised his wine glass and said, "Don't be so sad, it's hard to come out and get together, let's be happy." Come, come, drink, eat! With that, he smiled and drank the wine from his glass.

The landlords frowned and drank the wine in their cups, but even the most delicious elixir and jade liquid they ate were tasteless.

After another period of drinking, Ye Qingqiu finally sighed and said, "You guys one by one!" I came out to be happy, and you have a sad face, as if Young Master Ben owes you money. ”

The lords from all over the world looked at Ye Qingqiu with sorrowful eyes. The leading landlord was still unwilling, and said, "Young Master Ye, do you really don't think about it anymore?" Even if the price is lowered a little more, we can accept it. ”

Ye Qingqiu raised his eyebrows, put down the wine glass, and sighed: "Even if the price is reduced again, I won't make any money, who will do this money-losing business?" ”

When the landlord who was talking to heard this, the mood in his eyes dropped a lot again.

Ye Qingqiu played with the wine glass on the table, and said, "However, if the price is reasonable, I can also consider it, it's a big deal, I will sell it in the second year." But as you know, old grain doesn't sell for much money. ”

Hearing this, the eyes of the landlords present lit up.

The leading landlord immediately smiled, stretched out his thumb and little finger, and gestured: "Young Master Ye, you see, the normal price is 800 wen 1 stone, we have all discussed it, if Young Master Ye buys it all today, we will all pay the price of 600 wen 1 stone." ”

Several other landlords also smiled and nodded in agreement.

Ye Qingqiu was surprised: "So expensive? ”

The landlord was stunned when he heard this, and then said, "Young Master Ye, is this still expensive?" ”

"You guys, you are not sincere at all, it is difficult for me to sell even four hundred wen and one stone." Ye Qingqiu shook his head, poured himself a glass of wine, and then raised it, and said, "Forget it, let's still have a bar." Come, landlords, I have come out to have a party and drink today, and I will give you a drink. ”

The landlord didn't move, only frowned, lowered his eyes and thought for a while, and asked, "Then how much do you want, Young Master Ye?" ”

Hearing this, Ye Qingqiu raised his glass and said, "One price, three hundred wen and one stone." If you are hazed, you can sign the contract now, and tomorrow I will send someone to bring you money and carry grain by the way. ”

"Three hundred wen and one stone?" The landlord was surprised.

Ye Qingqiu nodded calmly and said, "If it's higher than this price, I can't accept it." You can think about it, before I get off the table, I was at this price. When you get off the dinner table, it will only be lower, not higher. ”

"This ......" the landlord dragged out a long voice in embarrassment, and then looked at the other landlords present. Several landlords frowned, and then they really got together and began to discuss it seriously.

The girls next to them saw that these landlords ignored them, so they turned their attention to Ye Qingqiu.

"Young Master Ye, come, they don't drink, let's drink." A charming woman raised her glass to Ye Qingqiu.

The corners of Ye Qingqiu's lips raised, picked up the wine glass, and said to the woman: "Tsk, I haven't seen you for a few days, Qing'er seems to be a little plump." ”

The woman was shocked when she heard this: "Are you fat?" So obvious? Then he looked sad, lowered his head and pinched his stomach.

Ye Qingqiu leaned into the woman's ear with a smile and said, "However, Young Master Ben likes you like this." ”

The woman was stunned for a moment, and then the flower handkerchief in her hand raised it to Ye Qingqiu with disgust, and said, "Young Master Ye, if you hate it, you will tease others." Then tonight, Young Master Ye ......" The woman looked at Ye Qingqiu expectantly.

Ye Qingqiu smiled, raised his wine glass, and said, "Serve these masters for me today, and the reward is indispensable for you." After speaking, he touched the wine glass in the woman's hand and drank the wine in his hand with a smile.

When the woman heard this, she pouted and said coquettishly, "Young Master Ye says that every time." ”

"Not satisfied?" The corners of Ye Qingqiu's lips raised, and he said with a smile: "When did Young Master Ben reward you less?" ”

The woman smiled and replied, "Young Master Ye is right. However, a handsome man like Young Master Ye, which girl in the flower building wants to have a romantic affair with Young Master Ye for one night, even if she doesn't give money, she is willing. ”

"Oh? Young Master Ben is so charming? ”

"That's it! It's a pity that Young Master Ye has always been obsessed with making money, and has never looked at us Hualou women in his eyes. With that, the woman sighed.

Ye Qingqiu stroked the woman's hair with a smile and comforted: "Don't be presumptuous, in the eyes of this young master, you are all peerless!" ”

Hearing this, the woman's eyes lit up, and she shook her handkerchief coquettishly, pouting and smiling: "Young Master Ye will have a sweet mouth." ”

At this time, several landlords also discussed, and they all sat back in their positions, and the landlord who spoke before spoke: "Young Master Ye, we have decided, just according to the price you said." After speaking, he took out a stack of papers, handed one to Ye Qingqiu, and said, "There's no problem, let's sign the contract now." ”

Ye Qingqiu smiled for a moment, and said to the woman beside him: "Qing'er, prepare cinnabar ink." ”

The woman brought cinnabar ink, and Ye Qingqiu dipped the seal she was carrying on it, and was about to press it.

At this time, the voice of the doorman suddenly sounded at the door: "Young Master Ye, there is a girl at the door who claims to be Qiu Tang looking for you." ”

Ye Qingqiu was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Let her wait for me first." ”

Having said that, Ye Qingqiu's hand that was about to press the seal stopped.

Qiu Tang is not a reckless maid, if something hadn't happened, she wouldn't have come to him.

Thinking of this, Ye Qingqiu raised her eyes and asked, "Did she say what was going on with me?" ”

The doorman said, "I said, she said it was about the ninety-nine girl." ”

Hearing this, Ye Qingqiu's body stiffened, as if something had exploded in his brain, and the whole person was not calm in an instant!

Throwing the contract in his hand on the table, Ye Qingqiu walked downstairs directly. When he came to the door, he saw Qiu Tang standing at the door and wandering anxiously, so he hurriedly went up and asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Qiu Tang said anxiously: "Young Master, Miss Ouyang's lost gold bracelet was found in Jiujiu's room, and it should have been taken by Miss Ouyang to Master Ye's courtyard for interrogation at this moment." ”

Ye Qingqiu's brows furrowed fiercely for a moment, and the emotions in his eyes suddenly sank. Without wasting any more time asking about the specific situation, Ye Qingqiu got into the carriage directly and rushed to the direction of Ye Mansion.

Inside the Ye House.

Jin Luoluo was taken to Master Ye's courtyard by the Five Flowers.

When Master Ye heard the voice, he saw Ouyang Chenxi with a few maids, as well as Jin Luoluo, who was tied up, and asked suspiciously, "Chenxi, what is this?" ”

Ouyang Chenxi's body was lightly blessed, and then said, "Master Yuye, this maid stole my gold bracelet. It was the spoiled swag that had just come out of her room. As he spoke, he instructed the maid behind him to put the gold bracelet, the wooden box and the cloth bag in front of Master Ye, and continued: "In addition, I also found about three or four hundred taels of silver from her room, and some other jewelry, which shows that this maid has been stealing for not a day or two. Master Ye, look, how should this thief be dealt with? ”

Old Master Ye was furious when he heard this, and shot a fierce look at Jin Luoluo.

Jin Luoluo immediately defended himself and said, "Master Ye, I didn't steal it, these jewelry and silver are my own." As for the gold bracelet, I don't know why she's in my room. ”

"Dare to quibble?" Ouyang Chenxi flicked his sleeves and said in a deep voice: "It must be my gold bracelet that you stole when you came to serve me not long ago. ”

"Who scarces your gold bracelets, if I like gold bracelets, I have the money to buy them myself......"

"Presumptuous!" Master Ye interrupted angrily, "Come on, beat this thief with twenty sticks first!" ”

Jin Luoluo was stunned for a moment, and his eyes widened!

Twenty sticks!

Jin Luoluo suddenly became anxious: "Master Ye, I really didn't steal, if you don't believe it, you can check, you will definitely be able to find out the clues, eh, what are you doing......"

Seeing two house slaves standing on either side of her with wooden sticks, Jin Luoluo was even more panicked.

Before she could continue arguing, there was a hard thrashing in the back.

"Ahh A stick directly knocked her to the ground, and the pain from her back made her scream directly. With just one stick, I felt like my entire internal organs were going to be shattered. Jin Luoluo's tears also flowed out at this time!

"Someone, help her up." Master Ye said angrily.

Hearing this, the two maids under Ouyang Chenxi stepped forward and helped Jin Luoluo up, one of them grabbed one of her shoulders.