Yu Xiucheng obviously didn't expect that his actions would hug Xiao Qing in his arms, his face became hot, and his hands tightened unconsciously.

Xiao Qing put his arms against Yu Xiucheng's chest, his eyes were facing each other, both of them were panicked, nervous, and at a loss, especially Yu Xiucheng, his face was red and hot, his palms were sweaty, and he felt that Xiao Qing seemed to be the same as him, so nervous that he didn't know what to do, a flash of joy flashed in his eyes, and the strength in his hands relaxed instead, enjoying her initiative to give him a hug.

Xiao Qing saw that the two were hugging each other, it seemed to be very similar to a certain posture of the male and female protagonists in the TV series, and when he thought of this, he unconsciously shuddered, hey, this bridge is so oily!

She immediately pushed Yu Xiucheng away, covering her arms in disgust, goosebumps rising.

"You took the initiative to turn around and hug me, and I didn't have to hug you! How can you still dislike it? Yu Xiucheng asked angrily.

He didn't mean to take advantage of her, how could he be so disgusted?

Xiao Qing didn't say anything, she glared at him fiercely, thinking about rushing back as soon as possible, and giving the money to He Mingli before tonight, she said angrily: "I'm too lazy to bother with you, next time I dare to touch me, I'll break your arm!" ”

Yu Xiucheng was calmed by her expression, he subconsciously pursed his lips, made a wry smile, and smiled sweetly when he saw her turn her back.

Xiao Qing took Jiaozi and Jin Zi with the road in his memory, walked out of the Xiangfu in all directions, and then looked back, Yu Xiucheng did not catch up, this time he was relieved, it is best to have less contact with him in the future, anyway, the money does not have to be repaid, there is no note, but she wants to prepare the borrowed silver, so that he can remember it and let her pay it back that day.

She walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion and was about to walk to the place where the horse was bolted, when suddenly the two of them came out from behind the tethered horse tree.

"The little county lord is terrible tonight, everyone who comes out of it is saying that the little county lord's piano skills are superb, and he has won a few more years of tribute for Daqing, and he will force the Western Regions to obediently hand over three years of tribute without moving a single soldier, I believe that after tonight, no one in the capital will dare to joke about the little county lord!" He Mingli said as he walked in front of Xiao Qing.

Xiao Qing saw that there was another person beside him, and when he looked closely, it turned out to be Ma Xian, she gave Ma Xian a look, Ma Xian nodded and took two steps back.

She didn't care what he said, she just asked, "Third Prince He is here to inform me, when will I go to see a few directors in the palace?" ”

He Mingli bowed his head: "Well, yes, are you ready for the silver?" ”

"Almost!" Xiao Qing said lightly.

He Mingli said: "These pickling officials only know silver, and it is useless to tell them more!" I originally planned to not let you see them at the same time, and wanted to introduce several important people to you one by one, but after tonight, I don't think you need to see them again, if they know to talk to you about business, I believe you can easily win it without saying more! ”

"Then I can't come forward myself!" Xiao Qing glanced at Ma Xian on the side, and said in a deep voice: "Third Prince He, why don't you go back tonight first, and see you at Qingfeng Restaurant at the end of tomorrow morning, and then talk about these things in detail?" ”

He Mingli thought for a moment, thinking that it was not early, and there were outsiders next to him, so he bowed his head: "It's okay!" ”

With that, he bowed and left.

After Xiao Qing and Ma Xianmu saw He Mingli leave, Ma Xian walked up to Xiao Qing and whispered: "Auntie, in the past two days, we have cleaned up the back cave of Xishan and found that the back three caves are several big holes, and these big holes are still blocked by people indiscriminately, I'm afraid we can't burn the kiln, the Li brothers said, close to the front of the cave, I'm afraid it won't burn much, we don't know what to do, so let me ask the aunt, what should we do next?" ”

If there is a hole in the cave, you can't burn charcoal? The front and back leakage, the charcoal will burn a fine light, a charcoal kiln in front, the burned is not enough to supply the palace, what do you expect from the back Pingning County Palace?

"Are there any holes in the back three caves?" Xiao Qing asked worriedly.

Ma Xian nodded heavily: "Yes, especially the largest kiln, that hole basically can't be burned, the Li family brothers said, there is no way to make up for it, and the eldest lady wants to burn a kiln the day after tomorrow, I'm afraid it will be difficult!" ”

If she can't burn a kiln the day after tomorrow, it will delay her overall progress, charcoal has been on the market, she not only looks at the sales in the palace, but also looks at the sales of the people, and each state and county is her ultimate goal.

"Don't worry, I'll go out of the city with you to see the situation!" Xiao Qing said soothingly.

Fortunately, these days, in order to welcome the envoys, the city gate is not closed, otherwise she will not be able to get out of the city gate, and I don't know how long it will be delayed.

"Good!" Ma invited her first: "Auntie, I also rode into the city, let's set off!" ”

Xiao Qing hummed, followed Ma Xian to accompany Xiao Qing back to the Pingning County Palace, Xiao Qing handed over a few words of Pinzhu, let the eldest princess go to bed early, and hurried out of the city after wearing a cloak.

An hour later, Xiao Qing was taken to the Xishan charcoal kiln by Ma Xian and the Li family brothers, and they came to the inside of several broken charcoal kilns.

Xiao Qing looked at it at a glance, and sure enough, as the Li brothers said, this cave cannot be used, behind the huge cave, a thin layer of walls, colorful through the moonlight, this wind is problematic, how can you burn charcoal?

"Shopkeeper Xiao, look at the wall that the people in front of this layer have repaired, it is thinner than the eyelids, if it burns charcoal, it will definitely be blown through the wind and smoke, and no matter how good the trees are, they will be burned to ashes! Shopkeeper Xiao, if this is broken and then repaired, I am afraid it will be too late to burn charcoal the day after tomorrow! Li Huaijin, the elder brother of the Li brothers, said worriedly.

He thought that there was a bigger hole in the back, and he pointed to a bigger cave: "Shopkeeper Xiao, there is a big cave in the back, it is much more broken than this, shopkeeper, these caves need to be repaired, but it will take a lot of time!" ”

Xiao Qing looked at the thin cave and asked worriedly: "If it is repaired, how many days will it take?" ”

"At least ten days, after making up, you have to try patience, you can't use it directly, otherwise you won't be able to hold on for a few days, and you will have to fill the hole here again!" Li Huaixiao said.

Ten days too late, another ten days, waiting for the charcoal to burn out, that is a month later, it is already October, November day in the north has snowed, the noble people's charcoal has long been prepared, they are nameless, and later than others, it is better not to burn.

"Ten days is too long, can it be shortened? I can't wait that long! Xiao Qing asked seriously.

The Li brothers thought about it, and Li Huaijin said: "Shopkeeper Xiao, if you increase the number of people, it will take seven or eight days at the earliest!" ”

"Two days, two days at most!" Xiao Qing said: "I can't wait for that, can you go day and night, let's start making up tonight, tomorrow I'll find more people, the second day must be completed, and after drying on the third day, it will be officially used?" ”

"Shopkeeper Xiao, I'm in a hurry! I'm afraid that the rest of the charcoal kiln will burn out! Li Huaixiao said.

(End of chapter)