The Xiao Mansion is located at the farthest end of the western area of the imperial capital, only one mile away from the west gate, and the area is not large, which can be regarded as very low-key among the wealthy families.

In such an inconspicuous mansion, the lurking Xiao family is such a behemoth that can make the entire empire tremble with a stomp of his feet.

In the study room of the main building, Xiao Qing sat behind the desk, holding a stack of papers in his hand, the water in the teacup on the table was cold, but it was still full, and there was no sign of drinking.

His appearance can be regarded as handsome, but at first glance, everyone will be attracted by a powerful aura unique to the superior, and few will notice how he looks.

As the most low-key of the Xiao family heads in the past dynasties, Xiao Qing rarely appears in the public eye, and in recent years, he has pushed most of the entertainment between wealthy families to his second son Xiao Wuru.

At this time, the dream lover of thousands of girls in the Great Qian Empire, Xiao Ruthless, the second young master of the Xiao family, was standing respectfully on Xiao Qing's right side, bowing his eyebrows and bowing his head, silent.

Standing opposite Xiao Qing across the desk was a middle-aged man in brocade clothes over forty years old, with a slightly fat figure, but not fat, with a slightly dark complexion, good facial features, and a pair of bright eyes full of shrewdness and perseverance.

This person is Xiao Qing's sister-in-law, one of the three major chambers of commerce in the empire, and Ye Qun, the head of the Silver Ring Chamber of Commerce.

"You've disappointed me. Xiao Qing slowly put down the information in his hand and looked up at Ye Qun, "With the support of so many resources from me, Shengyu Commercial Bank is not only alive and well, but also has the strength to fight back." ”

"The influence of 'Sai Shen Xian' is far beyond my imagination. Ye Qun's face was as usual, "I thought that Shangguan Mingyue would take the high-end route, but I didn't expect her to launch two qualities at the same time, even ordinary people did not let go, according to the news from the inside, only these few days of 'Sai Shenxian' sales are worth the loss of Shengyu Commercial Bank in the past half a year, this time the Shangguan family is afraid that not only escaped a catastrophe, but completely survived." ”

"This 'race immortal', is it really so magical?" Xiao Qing had never tasted the taste of salt.

"I heard that there are many nobles in the imperial capital who have anorexia, and they have all been cured by the 'Sai Immortals'. Ye Qun said in a deep voice.

"Where did Shangguan Mingyue get such a recipe?" Xiao Qing frowned.

"I heard that she has been staying in the Qingyun Mountains of Southern Xinjiang Province some time ago, and often haunts a sect called Floating Flower Palace. Ye Qun thought for a while and said, "When I came back this time, I suddenly came up with such a killer feature, and I wanted to have some connection with the 'Floating Flower Palace'." ”

"Floating Flower Palace. Xiao Qing felt that this name was a little familiar, and searched for his memory and said, "The sect that made Jian'er suffer seems to be called this name?"

"Yes, Father. Xiao Wuru said on the side, "The eldest daughter of the Lin Shangshu family is the palace master of the Floating Flower Palace, that is, the Tianlun master who defeated the eldest brother. ”

In this way, this sect is still somewhat interesting. Xiao Qing stroked his chin and said, "It's been a few days since I went to the Lin family to ask for relatives, ruthless, you go again for me and ask for an answer." ”

"Yes. ”

"The area around the Qingyun Mountain Range is indeed a bit strange. Ye Qun suddenly said, "Not only did the eldest young master suffer a loss, but it was also difficult for us to move an inch there, in order to cooperate with the distinguished guests of the Holy Land, I not only lost a three-ring deacon, but also put the Tianlun Elder of the Imperial Void Sect into it." ”

"Who's doing it?" Xiao Qing's face was calm, but his fingers kept tapping on the table.

According to the only deacon of the Second Ring who escaped back, it was a bureau jointly set up by Shengyu Commercial Bank and the Nangong family. Ye Qun's face showed a strange expression, "At that time, this deacon surnamed Sai deceived the enemy by pretending to be dead, and also eavesdropped on the other party's conversation, and it is said that even the noble guest of the Holy Land died at the hands of the Nangong family. ”

"Nangong Family?" Xiao Qing showed a look of surprise, "How is it possible, if the Nangong Family and Shengyu Commercial Bank have gone to such great lengths to lay traps, how can a little second-ring deacon hide from them?"

"Yes, if he had been rebelled, he would not have made up such a ridiculous lie. Ye Qun nodded and said, "Most of the time, the other party pretended not to find out and deliberately revealed some false news to him, so as to divide the relationship between the Xiao family and the Nangong family, but after listening to the other party's description of the appearance of that noble guest in the Holy Land, it was exactly the same, and I didn't know ......."

"This organization has always left no traces, and since I have seen his appearance and can come back alive, I am afraid that most of the guests of this holy place have died at the hands of the other party. Xiao Qing's face was a little ugly, "It's a good Shangguantong, I underestimate him." ”

Just then, a messenger bird flew in from the window, fluttering its wings and jumping over the shoulders of the leaves

Ye Qun took out the letter paper and glanced at it, and his face suddenly became gloomy.

"Boss, another piece of bad news. He smiled bitterly and said, "Our share of the elixir market was actually snatched back by Shengyu Commercial Bank. ”

"What!" Xiao Qing, who has always shown a calm image, showed a little anger for the first time, "What are you going to do, I have repeatedly emphasized that no matter how many resources are invested, you must firmly hold the elixir market in your hands, it is a matter of life and death for the entire Xiao family, should you be a child's play?"

"If it weren't for my efforts, more than two-thirds of the elixir sources of the Great Qian Empire had been firmly controlled by me. Ye Qun said with a hint of helplessness in his tone, "It's just that Shengyu Commercial Bank has suddenly opened up a new channel recently, there are a lot of medicinal materials, the quality is extremely high, and the price is far lower than ours. ”

"Uncle, there is such a good elixir channel, why don't the Silver Ring Chamber of Commerce try to contact it?" Xiao asked ruthlessly.

"I'm afraid it's not that easy, this newly established elixir shop is called 'Qingfeng Pavilion'. Ye Qun stroked his forehead with his hand, "It is the industry of the 'Floating Flower Palace'." ”

"It's the Floating Flower Palace again!" Xiao Qing looked at the second son beside him in surprise, "Ruthless, your vision is really above me, this little-known sect is not simple, this time to the Lin family, you prepare more generous gifts, both soft and hard, no matter what, you have to give this family affair." ”

"Yes. Xiao ruthlessly bowed in response.

"Brother-in-law, you go back first, remember, at all costs, you must also snatch back the share of the elixir. Xiao Qing's voice quickly regained its calmness and waved at Ye Qun.

Watching the son-in-law of the Xiao family push the door and leave the study, Xiao Qing sat down heavily on the chair, stretched out two fingers to massage the acupuncture points in his eyes, and showed a rare trace of fatigue on his face.

"Father, with the prestige of our Xiao family, Lin Shangshu will not dare to refuse marriage. Xiao ruthlessly and obediently came to Xiao Qing's back and gently massaged his shoulder, "Once the palace master of the Floating Flower Palace marries into the Xiao family, the formula of the 'Race Immortal' and the Qingfeng Pavilion are not all in your pocket. ”

"Ruthless, you don't understand, our matter is imminent, and we can't wait that long. Xiao Qing said earnestly, "The trouble of Shengyu Commercial Bank must be solved immediately." ”

"Do you want me to try to pursue Shangguan Mingyue?" Xiao asked ruthlessly and cautiously.

"That girl is very shrewd, even if it's you, I'm afraid it's not so easy to get it. Xiao Qing shook his head, "Time is not waiting for me, extraordinary times, extraordinary things should be done." ”

"What do you mean......" A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Wuru's eyes.

"Everything is for the Xiao family. Xiao Qing closed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, as if he had fallen into a deep sleep.

"Sister, seven days have passed, and there is no need to take medicine in the future. ”

Zhong Wen held a silk handkerchief, dipped it in the water in the basin in front of him, and gently wiped the ointment on Ye Qinglian's face.

Ye Qinglian stiffened, sat on the chair and didn't dare to move, her eyes showed a look of melancholy.

The greater the hope, once disappointed, the disappointment will be doubled, and she can't help but be nervous.

Ye Qinglian, who was already desperate, was suddenly rekindled by Zhong Wen The flame of hope was rekindled, and if she was told that the treatment had failed, she was not sure if she could withstand such a blow, and whether she would tear the young man in front of her to pieces under extreme madness.

Washing off the last bit of ointment, a beautiful melon seed face appeared in front of Zhong Wen's eyes, with curved eyebrows, big eyes, a straight nose, delicate cherry lips, snow-white skin is smooth and flawless, and there is no trace of injury at all.

"I was not mistaken. Zhong Wen smiled and took out a mirror and placed it in front of Ye Qinglian, "Sister Qinglian is really a first-class beautiful woman in the world. ”

"It's... Is this me?" Ye Qinglian held the mirror with her left hand, stroked her cheek with her right hand, and her voice trembled uncontrollably, "Really cured?"

"It turned out to be even better than I expected. Zhong Wen wrung out the handkerchief and wiped his hands, "I don't know if it's because of the abundant spiritual power here, my sister's skin has recovered ninety and a half, and it can almost be regarded as a complete recovery." ”

Ye Qinglian stared at the mirror in her hand in a daze, a hazy mist appeared in her eyes, and she didn't know if she heard Zhong Wen speak.

I don't know how long it took, she came back to her senses, looked at Zhong Wen with autumn-like eyes, and said in a gentle tone that had never been heard of before: "Thank you, Zhong Wen." ”

"Sister Qinglian, since your injuries have been healed, then the matter of Sister Nangong ......" Zhong Wen rubbed his hands and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, even though I, Ye Qinglian, am not in a thousand ways, I am the most trustworthy. Ye Qinglian smiled, like a hundred flowers blooming, beautiful, "If Miss Nangong doesn't want to return to the imperial capital, I'll stay here to protect her." ”

"By the way, you just said that my skin has recovered ninety and a half percent, I don't know what the remaining half is ......" Ye Qinglian actually blushed rarely.

Zhong Wen: "......"

Fang Cai was still very satisfied, but in a blink of an eye, it was not perfect, and there is really no limit to women's demanding appearance.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm content with this. Ye Qinglian saw Zhong Wen's strange expression, and felt even more embarrassed, "It's just a little curious, just ask casually." ”

"It's not impossible. Zhong Wen sighed and said, "I just don't know if my sister is willing." ”