bsp; Chapter 43: Three Thousand Taels of Gold

Under the gaze of everyone full of curiosity and expectation, Cao Ya stretched out her little hand, which was much plump and thin compared to a little girl of Wei Changying's age, and uncovered the oil paper a little awkwardly.

Because of the age, the oil paper that had become brittle was sparsely shredded with her movements, and the scraps of paper fell on the gold silk brocade worth thousands of gold in Ming Pei Hall.

But at this moment, no one had the heart to pay attention to this, and they all watched the fall of the last layer of oil paper intently......

"What is this?"

After seeing the things in the oil paper clearly, everyone was stunned!

"Hiss......" Wei Changying narrowed his eyes slightly, leaned back, looked at Mu Chunmian coldly, and said, "Lord Mubao, co-author, you mother and daughter, are you here to entertain us!" ”

When she said this, she also glanced at Shen Lun coldly - Shen Lun suddenly sweated like rain!

It's just that even he was shocked by the last thing exposed in the oil paper and had nothing to say, although he was afraid that he had offended the young lady by his incompetence, he didn't know how to explain it-

On top of the oiled paper, there was a rag.

Not only the rags, but also a lot of things that God knows if it was blood, oil or some other dirt, because the light was too long, it was no longer possible to see the true color of the cloth, and even after opening it, there was no peculiar smell...... But one way or another, it's a rag! And it's the kind that is thrown in the corner, and I'm afraid that beggars don't bother to pick it up......

It's not big, it's a little smaller than Cao Ya's palm, if it weren't for Wei Changying and Duanmu Xinmiao's eyesight, they would even have to be brought to see it!

Wei Changying was annoyed in his heart, and asked coldly, "Take a rag and exchange it for three thousand taels of gold, isn't it that Cao Jiabao has been doing business for a long time without a foundation, and even my Shen family dares to take a handful?!" ”

As soon as she said this, there was silence in the hall and in the hall, but after a while, some people were not interested - Cao Ya's eyes widened, and she said in a milky voice: "Not only rags, but also needles!" As she spoke, she naturally stepped forward and held up the oiled paper to Wei Changying.

Wei Changying frowned and looked down...... She looked at it for a long time before she realized that there was indeed a thin needle on the dirty rag, which was so dirty that she had no words to speak...... Duan Mu Xinmiao next to him looked at it for a moment, and said, "This is a needle used for acupuncture...... Is it a bone needle? ”

Xia Tou Mu Chunmian said respectfully: "Miss Duanmu has good eyesight, this is indeed a bone needle." ”

Duanmu Xinmiao was suddenly moved, and said: "This looks like it should just be made of ordinary beast bones, and the toughness and strength are far inferior to the silver needles or gold needles that are commonly used!" Uncle Zu is the uncle in the end, and he can actually use such a bone needle to administer needles! ”

Wei Changying paused, and finally reminded her: "Is it really an ordinary bone needle? It's worth three thousand taels of gold? ”

The topic turned back to the gold—only to hear Mu Chunmian say leisurely: "Young lady and Miss Duanmu, please don't be angry, and let the little woman explain the reason for the three thousand taels of gold: the humanity who left these things back then, this rag, was when his brother died, and he had no time to collect it, so he could only cut off a piece of his shirt as a memorial." This bone needle is not his, but his sister in order to save his nephew, Tete begged someone to grind it...... These things may be worthless to others, but to Doctor Ji or Miss Duanmu, three thousand taels of gold is definitely not a lot - because all the people of the Ji family who died in Xiliang are buried together with the exiles who have died violently for many years, and there is no separate tombstone. After all these years, it is impossible to get it back! ”

Duanmu Xinmiao suddenly changed color and said, "Relic?!" The relics of my Master's family? ”

Mu Chunmian nodded: "Not bad!" Although the bones can't be found, if you have these things, you can also build a clothed mound, right? ”

"How many of these things do you have?" Duanmu Xinmiao asked subconsciously.

Before Mu Chunmian could answer, Wei Changying, who was watching coldly, suddenly asked, "According to what you said, Ji Gu has indeed passed away?" More than ten years ago, you didn't lie to me about the person Shen asked? ”

Mu Chunmian said affirmatively: "As the young lady said...... The old people in the castle all said so, and the people of your family also confirmed it personally. ”

"Then why didn't you talk about these relics more than ten years ago?" Wei Changying asked with a sneer!

Reminded by her, Duanmu Xinmiao also came to his senses, clapped his hands and said, "Not bad!" Since it is a relic left by my uncle and ancestor, and there are also things from my master's other relatives...... Why didn't you mention it back then? ”

Mu Chunmian smiled bitterly and said, "Three thousand taels of gold, even people with the status of the young lady and Miss Duanmu think that it is too much, not to mention me and these rural pariahs?" At that time, he was the last castle master, so he just listened to it as a joke, so he naturally didn't dare to talk to the Shen family. ”

"Why do you dare to mention it now?" Wei Changying squinted her eyes and asked her, her eyes swept over the things that were still holding the oil paper and the oil paper, and by taking a few steps closer, she could better look at Cao Ya, who was strung with coral beads on her sideburns, and said lightly, "And you also brought the only biological flesh and blood!" Aren't you afraid that such a ridiculous request will anger us, and it will not be a good thing for you mother and daughter? ”

Mu Chunmian smiled slyly when he heard this, raised his head slightly and said, "First, there is a shortage of things in the fort now, and this gold is very much needed; Second...... Although the little woman was lonely and unheard, she also listened to a few relatives of the fort who came to Xiliang a few days ago to seek medical treatment, and the little miracle doctor ...... It's Miss Duanmu, these days, she has not hesitated to use her daughter to diagnose and treat us and other Li Shu lowly people. The little woman thought that Miss Duanmu was so compassionate and heartfelt, she must also be a person of pure filial piety! Naturally, I won't not buy it! ”

"You're bold." Wei Changying said, "Aren't you afraid that such a lion will open his mouth so that our hearts will not hurt?" ”

"Three thousand taels of gold is not a lot of money for the young lady and Miss Duanmu. It's just that the two nobles are shrewd and careful people, and they don't want to waste it. Mu Chunmian smiled and said, "Actually, as two nobles, where would you really put such a sum of money in your eyes?" ”

Wei Changying glanced at her, turned his head and asked Duanmu Xinmiao: "Sister?" ”

“…… Give her three thousand taels of gold! Duanmu Xinmiao only hesitated for a moment, and then said resolutely, "Please also ask the third sister-in-law to put it on for me first!" I'll return the ...... when I return to Beijing."

"My own family, I said that I couldn't pay it back, but I saw it outside." Wei Changying said with a pleasant face, "Sister Xinmiao, when you helped me and your third brother, we didn't be so polite to you. ”

The two of them gave in, and Wei Changying ordered someone to raise gold-at the end, he asked Mu Chunmian: "You just mother and daughter, I'm afraid it's inconvenient to take the three thousand taels of gold back?" Do you need me to send someone to give you a gift? ”

Mu Chunmian was a little surprised when she heard that she could really get three thousand taels of gold, but her city was not shallow, and her eyes fluctuated for a moment and then calmed down. Now I was very surprised to hear the meaning of Wei Changying's words to let their mother and daughter go like this, and after thinking about it, I said: "Thank you, young lady, it's just that the little woman asked for this gold, and it was also for the purpose of buying things for the castle...... In the market in Xiliang City, the little woman will go there first, but she will not bring all the gold back to Caojiabao. ”

She groaned, and then tentatively said, "The little woman thinks that there won't be a lot of gold to bring back. There are also some sons and daughters from the castle outside, who do not have to work with the young lady's subordinates. ”

Wei Changying didn't insist, and said, "Since that's the case, I'll have someone send you to the door later." ”

…… When the mother and daughter really left, Duanmu Xinmiao frowned and asked Wei Changying: "Sister-in-law?" She didn't want to just let Mu Chunmian go - although a few relics were indeed of great significance to Ji Quzhi, Ji Qubing had already heard the news of those people's deaths, and Ji Gu's life and death were what she cared about the most.

But just now, when she wanted to continue to ask, Wei Changying secretly stepped on her foot and signaled her not to make a sound. Now that Mu Chunmian's mother and daughter are gone, Duanmu Xinmiao naturally wants to ask for an understanding.

"Sister, don't worry, I think, that season is eight out of ten. Nine is still in the world! Wei Changying took a leisurely sip of tea and said lightly.

Although Duanmu Xinmiao guessed that Wei Changying stepped on his feet and stopped him from speaking, there must be a reason. But he didn't expect Wei Changying to give such an answer directly, so he was stunned for a moment and almost jumped up: "Really?!" ”

"Eight times out of ten. Nine. Eight. Nine! Wei Changying smiled and said, "I don't dare to play the package ticket, but this may be huge!" ”

Duanmu Xinmiao hurriedly asked, "Sister-in-law, how do you know?!" ”

"Don't you think that Mu Chunmian's identity, with a relic, is too bold to ask us for three thousand taels of gold?" Wei Changying sneered and said, "What is it because Cao Jiabao is short of money now, and what is because I know that you are a disciple of Divine Doctor Ji...... I'm sure she has a great relationship with Ji Nature! Looking at us, even if she turned her face and she brought out Ji Gulai, we wouldn't really embarrass them! ”

Duanmu Xinmiao was surprised: "Then why didn't they say it directly?" Are you afraid to say it directly, embarrassed to ask for the three thousand taels of gold? ”

"I don't think I'm embarrassed." Wei Changying reminded, "If they prove their relationship with Ji Gu and ask you for three thousand taels of gold, will you give it or not?" ”

"If I really have a great relationship with my uncle and ancestor, I will naturally help each other!" Duanmu Xinmiao said seriously, "My master is very concerned about this uncle!" Now that Master is still in Fengzhou and has no time to come, I naturally have to take care of people for him! ”

Wei Changying said: "The problem is, I believe your idea, but Ji Gu may not believe it!" ”

Duanmu Xinmiao was stunned, and Wei Changying said: "Do you think that more than ten years ago, my grandmother entrusted the Shen family to go to Caojiabao to find him, how can you not say that it is because of Doctor Ji, and my Wei family wants to try to exonerate Ji Gu?" It's just that the place of Caojiabao is easy to defend and difficult to attack, which is extremely wonderful, but when it comes to the news, it is tightly closed, isn't it? That time, Ji Gu suspected that the Shen family was talking nonsense, most likely because he was instructed by Concubine Deng Guifei to kill them all! Therefore, Cao Jiabao needs a clever doctor to persuade the people of Hebao to help him forge the corpse and grave! ”

She sighed, "More than ten years ago, he didn't believe the Shen family's people who went to find him, and in the past ten years, he must have been very cautious and cautious, living in seclusion so as not to let anyone find out his identity!" In such a situation, he wouldn't hear much, would he? Therefore, I found that someone inquired about him, even if this person was you, the only disciple of Ji Shenyi, Ji Gu might not be willing to believe it...... After all, the big families intermarry with each other, and in this world's famous family, who can't climb a little relative with whom's family after three or four turns? Ji Gu used to be the son of the judge of the Tai Hospital, and he must know that there are a lot of in-laws of our scholars, so he may not be at ease with you! ”

Duanmu Xinmiao understood a little: "What does sister-in-law mean, these three thousand taels of gold depend on my sincerity?" ”

"That's right." Wei Changying said lightly, "I see that Mu Chunmian, she must have been told by Ji Gu before she came, after she asked for three thousand taels of gold, Ji Gu must have speculated about our various reactions." Otherwise, a country woman, no matter how much she has a city government, a place like Caojiabao, does not pay taxes, and can she save a lot of money in a few decades? She got three thousand taels of gold at once and could still not move, if she hadn't had a complete plan and had been training for a long time, how could she do it? ”

She glanced at Duanmu Xinmiao and said, "When she returns to Caojiabao after she has bought enough of these three thousand taels of gold, she will find that we are really willing to spend three thousand taels of gold to buy some tattered relics." I think that Ji Gu can believe that you really have no ill will towards him - he thinks that he should not be worth three thousand taels of gold in the eyes of Deng Guifei, this price is not the price of a relic code, but the price he estimated for his own life! ”

He said thoughtfully, "Caojiabao...... Cao Ya, Mu Chunmian left the son in the castle outside, but specially brought a little girl in, thinking that it would not be for no reason. Could it be that what really has something to do with Ji Gu is the little girl named Cao Ya? Hey, I should have left Shen Lun to ask, is this Cao Ya sure to be Mu Chunmian's biological daughter? ”