Chapter 328 Chapter 328: Snowy night coaxing [asking for monthly votes]
Wu Xian temporarily stabilized Xu Jie.
However, he knew that the biggest trouble was not Xu Jie.
He returned to the backyard full of sorrow. His wife, Mi, was Wu Xian's most beloved concubine in the past two years. After listening to the maid's announcement, she came up to him early with a gentle smile, held the scarf festival, and served thoughtfully. Relying on Wu Xian's favor, Mi occasionally dared to ask about things in the front yard: "Mr. Xian, did you encounter something troublesome outside? Why do you look so depressed?"
"That's not the case. What a big deal, just..."
Wu Xian took the twisted cloth and wiped his face.
Mi turned around and took the copper basin with a moderate temperature from the maid's hand, squatted down and put it down. Wu Xian took off his shoes and put his feet into warm water. He raised his hand to signal Mi to get up. The servants were busy with these menial tasks, and she, the side wife, did not have to do these dirty and tiring tasks.
Mrs. Mi Zi pursed her lips and smiled coquettishly.
"Serving a virtuous man and showing off his beauty, how can it be considered a dirty job?" Mrs. Mi Zi said so tenderly, but after listening to Wu Xian's words, she stood up and sat beside him, changing the subject. When he came back, "Xianlang hasn't said who made you unhappy yet."
Wu Xian didn't intend to hide it.
It's not that important after all.
He also wanted to learn from Mrs. Mi Side and ask for advice on how to coax someone well. When Mrs. Mi Zi heard this, her blessed oval face stiffened for a moment, but she suppressed her sourness and asked cautiously: "Xian Lang's new favorite?"
Wu Xian: "...No, it's Gong Su. ”
< br>Mrs. Mi Side: "..."
Don't think she is just a family member of the backyard. Before becoming Wu Xian's side wife, she was just the leader of a dance class in a family of aristocratic families. Her education was not high, but she was the main key member of her husband's account. She knew it too. After all, if you offend these people, any amount of favor will be instantly turned into smoke - Wu Xian's soft ears don't mean that he can't handle them clearly.
This "Gong Su" should be Qin Li.
Mrs. Mi Side remembers that when Wu Xian received help from Qin Li, the man jumped three feet high with joy, which shows how important Qin Li is to him. In the blink of an eye, Mrs. Mi's heart turned several times and she already had an idea.
"How did Xian Lang offend Mr. Qin?"
Mrs. Mi Bian's ability to observe words and emotions is not weak.
Wu Xian only said a few words, and she knew clearly that no matter what happened, Wu Xian would blame himself for the fault.
She couldn't say bad things about Qin Li without looking at him.
Not only can’t she do it, but she must speak from Qin Li’s point of view and criticize her husband! Wu Xian was indeed not angry.
Wu Xian reluctantly talked about today’s episode.
Qin Li was squeezed out and left angrily.
Wu Xian stabilized Xu Jie, but didn’t know how to coax Qin Li.
Qin Li also hit Xu Jie's taboo this time.
He has known Xu Jie for many years, and he knows this person well. He is usually quiet and likes to "put peace first" in everything, but that doesn't mean that Xu Jie doesn't have edges and corners - not only does he have them, but he is also good at hiding swords in his smile. Gong Su can offend people hard this time.
Mrs. Mi Side: "..."
She inexplicably felt that the scene described by Wu Xian was familiar.
Isn’t it the same with several wives and concubines competing for favor in the backyard?
However, she did not dare to say this.
Comparing the tit-for-tat of Wu Xian’s confidants to the rivalry among the female relatives in the backyard, if she dared to say this out loud, Wu Xian and those under him would kill her. Mrs. Mi Side smiled gently and said: "Xian Lang, think about it, for whom did Mr. Qin say this and do this?"
Wu Xiandao: "Of course it is for me!"
Qin Li was afraid of praying. Shan is also afraid of Shen Tang, who is being assisted by Qi Shan. Taking advantage of the danger before it has grown up, strangling it in the cradle is the most reassuring way to deal with it. It's just that Wu Xianzhen didn't think it was serious enough. Qin Li was too impatient.
Mrs. Mi Side said: "Since it is for Xian Lang, Mr. Qin's piety can't exchange for Xian Lang's personal apology? Xian Lang is the master and he is the minister, but you are like-minded friends. Is there anything you can’t say directly? ”
Wu Xian was stunned for a moment.
The soles and insteps of the feet rubbing each other in the copper basin stopped.
After a while, he stood up hurriedly, ignoring the cold ground, stepped on it with his wet feet, and walked out the door.
Mrs. Mi Side quickly stood up and followed.
Funny advice: "Why is Xian Lang so anxious?"
"At least put your clothes neatly on before you go!"
If Wu Xian went out from his room and got cold again, and the wife asked about it, it would be difficult for her to explain.
Wu Xian could only suppress his impatience.
Get dressed in a hurry and leave without looking back.
Mrs. Mizi walked him to the gate of the courtyard until the man disappeared at the end of the gravel road. Going outside her courtyard is a carefully decorated garden, with rockeries, flowing water, and exquisite plants. Even the fish in the pond have no worries about eating...
They are all well taken care of.
Mrs. Mizi leaned against the door and looked at it for a long time.
"Madam, you'd better go back, be careful of catching a cold."
After being persuaded by the personal maid, she sighed and turned around.
My mouth was filled with sorrow, and my beautiful eyes showed a little sadness: "Catching a cold? If I were sick, would Xian Lang be so nervous?"
The maid didn't understand its meaning.
Just habitual flattery.
"My wife is always favored, parents will do this."
Hearing this, Mrs. Mizi shook her head, frowned slightly, and said with worry: "You don't understand. He won't. Duke Qin. Su Neng helped Xianlang achieve great things, and he was angry. Xianlang was worried. Do you think any flower in the backyard could touch his heart like this? br>
Mrs. Mi Side asked her: "How is it different?"
The maid said: "Mr. Qin is the parent's arm and a useful person, but Madam is the parent's favorite, the son's biological mother."
How can people with these two identities be the same?
It is impossible for Mr. Qin to replace Madam.
The maid really doesn’t understand her brain circuit.
Mrs. Mizi sighed again: "You don't understand."
In the end, it's the same. Whether it's his subordinates or his concubines, they are all people Wu Xian needs, and the latter can be younger at any time A more beautiful woman can replace him, but for a great talent like Mr. Qin, how many people can replace him?
It is easy to be abandoned if you are not needed.
Mrs. Mi Zi also really envied Qin Li.
Qin Li could make her husband bow his head sincerely and rush to apologize and persuade her, but what about her? She usually lives her life carefully in the backyard, relying on her husband's love to live her life. Pampering is the key to whether she can continue to live in a comfortable home far away from poverty, hunger, and war, free from the hardships of rain, wind, and wind outside, and enjoy glory and wealth.
If it weren't for Wu Xian, no one knows where she would die now.
To be fair, Wu Xian is a good person.
What is even more fortunate is that the wife is not mean and has never treated them badly. But is this lady being kind and generous? That's not necessarily the case. People simply don't really pay attention to these side rooms. They are just beautiful walking decorations in the backyard.
Mrs. Mi side laughed at herself.
Wu Xian obviously didn't know what Mrs. Mi was thinking.
Wearing a thick fox fur cloak, he braved the wind and snow and carried a lantern to knock on Qin Li's door and forcefully wake Qin Li up. Well - Gong Su was not asleep either. He used the light of the lantern to see clearly the person in the wind and snow, and said in surprise: "Master?"
Wu Xian silently greeted the bad weather.
"My lord, come in first."
Qin Li was angry and funny.
You can somewhat guess Wu Xian’s intention.
Wu Xian took off his cloak and walked into Qin Li's home. He raised his hand to brush off the goose feathers on his cloak and rubbed his hands to keep warm: "Why can't Gongsu afford the charcoal pot? It's so cold in the house?" Qin Li asked someone to light a candle. fire.
He said: "Using literary energy to protect the body can prevent severe cold."
Wu Xiandao: "Isn't this a waste of literary energy?"
It also consumes the mind.
Who would do this deliberately when nothing happens?
It’s not like my family is too poor and can’t afford that little charcoal fire.
Qin Li closed the fire folder and responded quietly.
“I’m used to it.”
Wu Xian heard that he didn’t want to talk in depth, so he stopped asking, changed the subject, and said solemnly: “I came to disturb Qin Qing late at night. , actually it’s for the day time.”
The essence of an apology is to get straight to the point. Beating around the bush and not getting to the point for too long will only make people irritable.
Qin Li’s face was filled with the words “As expected”.
said: "My lord is here to be a lobbyist for Xu Wenzhu?"
Wu Xian waved his hand: "No, no."
He paused and stood up from the mat. , bowing and apologizing in Qin Li's shocked and puzzled eyes: "Actually, it's because of what happened today... It's not my fault... Please Qin Qing forgive me."
Although Wu Xian did not rebuke either Xu Jie or Qin Li, from the fact that Xu Jie was supported by the local people in Tianhai, while Qin Li was angry and walked away, it was obvious that he was acting sideways by default.
Qin Li raised his eyebrows: "...My lord, there is no need for this."
Wu Xian carefully observed his expression, trying to discern Qin Li's true emotions from this calm face.
"...Then Qin Qing is not angry anymore?"
Qin Li couldn't hold back and shook his head helplessly: "Who is the master? This kind of conflict and twists and turns are inevitable , Colleagues and colleagues cannot have a single dispute. I don’t take this kind of trivial matter to heart, but——”
Wu Xian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the previous words.
But as soon as this "but" came out, my heart became hung up again.
"But what?"
Qin Li thought about it again and again, but decided to say it - since he chose to assist Wu Xian, he couldn't watch him step into the trap, but the loyal words were offensive and would inevitably make people unhappy. , offend one or two people who don't deal with it. Just Xu Jie, would he be afraid?
“But Xu Wenzhu...”
Wu Xian interrupted him in a low voice: "Wen Zhu is most taboo about others talking about the Xu family's business start-up. Qin Qing's disdainful remarks about merchants today are bound to be resented by him. This time, that's all. In the future, I can’t say any more.”
Qin Li’s eyes were complicated.
But he continued: "Li doesn't despise businessmen, he just hates those who pursue profit without caring about the overall situation."
Qin Li is not a person with multiple family backgrounds. When he is really down, , how much dry food can this thing be exchanged for?
It was just Xu Jie's choice that made him really angry.
Wu Xian heard the underlying meaning behind his words.
He said calmly: "This is a bit serious. Wen Zhu still knows the seriousness of the matter. If there is really a problem, Dayi will also warn... Wen Zhu should do this after weighing..."
Qin Li snorted slightly from the tip of his nose.
"There is no such thing as having both sides in this world. People who are too greedy will eventually be swallowed up by greed." Qin Li naturally knew that Xu Jie would not do anything unfavorable to Wu Xian, but Xu Jie because of Chen Li Tang changed his attitude in response to the benefits he offered, hoping to bring the two families into a friendly relationship. Hello, me, and everyone.
This idea is quite dangerous.
In Qin Li's view, it was a betrayal that was not considered betrayal.
Wu Xian also knew that Qin Li was thinking about his own interests, so naturally he could not forcefully order the latter what to do or what not to do, but he could only say a few heart-to-heart words to him. There is no persuasion in the entire sentence, but every word is persuasion.
What did you say?
Just say how much Xu Jie "generously donated".
For Wu Xian to develop so fast, he needs people, food, and money. In addition to Wu's own rich heritage and the help of his followers, Xu's full support is also indispensable. As long as Xu Jie didn't betray, stab, or do anything unforgivable, even if Xu Jie said he was interested in the concubine in his backyard, Wu Xian would agree.
The implication——
Qin Li is a smart man and naturally understands.
Xu Jie does not speak easily, and once he speaks, it is difficult to refuse.
At this point, Qin Li had no choice but to take a step back: "My lord, I will keep it in my heart."
Just try not to argue with Xu Jie.
With Xu Jie's profit-seeking personality, not dealing with him would push him into the arms of the enemy - Xu Jie cannot leave Wu Xian's tent, but as the head of the family and the clan leader, if someone in the clan invests in loyalty to others, he can also It can't be stopped, right?
There are always more solutions than difficulties.
Seeing that Qin Li was wronged for him, Wu Xian endured this tone and said with a guilty conscience: "Hey, Qin Qing has been wronged..."
"But-"
There's that word again.
Wu Xian's little heart started to beat again.
"But what?"
Qin Li said: "But we still have to be wary of Shen Youli."
Wu Xian was puzzled.
Qin Li is also too persistent with Hei Shentang and Qi Shan.
He said: "I think Shen Youli is quite good. He is a sincere and enthusiastic young man. It is a blessing for the common people to meet him. Why is Qin Qing so afraid? Is it because he is the lord of evil plot?"
Qin Li shook his head and said: "That's not true. It's just that the moment Li saw this person, he knew that this person was not willing to submit to anything. The pure and honest person is just a disguise. Under this skin, there is an ambition that swallows the sun and the moon!"
Wu Xian: "? "
Suddenly doubted himself. Is he the same person as Shen Tang that Qin Li said? But even so, there is no need to be afraid of Shen Youli so early. Make an alliance first, then deal with the others.
For example, Gu Ren, such as Zhang He.
Wu Xian has been unhappy with these two for a long time.
Especially Gu Ren.
Is it great to have many sworn brothers?
“Besides, the more I think about it in the past few days, the more something seems wrong.”
“What’s wrong?”
Qin Li did not go into details.
He always felt that something was wrong. The Four Treasures formed an alliance, and Shen Tang ran away to take office early. On the surface, he said that it would be difficult to march and fight with a group of old and weak women and children. In addition, the rebels retreated, and he wanted to expand the results of the war. We need to pursue quickly, so we fall behind halfway.
But this is too much of a coincidence.
Everything is reasonable, but everything is unreasonable.
But this is just his intuition and cannot convince anyone.
"In short, it's never wrong to be vigilant and careful."
He also wanted to ask Wu Xian to pay attention to Xu Jie's actions, and not to let him get carried away by the benefits given by Shen Tang and do something arrogant. It would be too late by then... But when I thought about today's conflict, I swallowed my words. After all, Xu Jie is also the head of a family, not just a businessman. He should have this consciousness, right?
At this time, I heard Wu Xian say: "Wen Zhu took two hundred jars of wine back from Shen Youli and sent fifty jars to my house. I don't know whether the effect is true or not. Qin Qing has a good drinker. He wants to Why don’t you come to a few altars?”
It’s free of charge.
Qin Li: "..."
Qin Li was full of worries and thoughts, where was Xu Jie?
Hey, he's having a party.
(End of this chapter)