The broker, accustomed to all sorts of people, immediately recognized him as a noble young master.

The person's accent clearly had a southern accent; they weren't from Beijing.

The broker was overjoyed and immediately ordered his apprentice to inform Zhang Qing and the bearded man that peace talks should be held between the four parties.

The bearded man said he would buy all of them, while the young nobleman from the south said he wouldn't give up any of them.

The two started bidding against each other, from ten strings of cash per person to two hundred strings of cash per person.

The young nobleman looked at the bearded man and said, "Brother, to be honest, I need these people very much, and I will treat them very well and give them a bright future."

The bearded man said, "I won't treat them unfairly either."

The young nobleman's eyes darted around, and he smiled radiantly, saying to the bearded man, "Brother, come out here. Shall we discuss this privately?"

The bearded man initially said there was no room for negotiation, but the young nobleman said, "Don't refuse yet, listen to my opinion before making a decision?"

As the two emerged, the young nobleman clasped his hands in greeting and said respectfully, "Master Ren, I pay my respects!"

Ren Jialin was not surprised. He smiled and returned the greeting with clasped hands: "I greet Lord Dong Qin, the Lord of Baiyue City!"

Dong Qin laughed. It was indeed Master Ren; he had recognized him long ago. How much did the two of them actually know about each other? Neither could be sure.

A wise person does things clearly and decisively, without dragging things out!

"To be honest, Master Ren, the Grand Secretary's wife saved my life. The Grand Secretary and his wife's funeral arrangements are still pending, and I don't want any villains to harm her people."

Ren Jialin asked in surprise, "You mean you'll support them from now on?"

“Yes, loyal servants shouldn’t be left to wander far from home. If, by any chance, they return, I’ll give them back to her…” Dong Qin narrowed his fox-like eyes, a flash of nostalgia crossing his face, and said with a smile, “Besides, I’ve always been ruthless in disciplining the unrighteous and immoral. Just watch, Hero Ren. If you’re not satisfied, then you can take action, how about that?”

Ren Jialin said, "I am a man of the martial world, and I only care about loyalty. I did hire bodyguards for Shunfeng Escort Agency, but since Young Master Dongqin is so righteous, how could I refuse?"

Dong Qin clasped his hands in thanks and said, "Master Ren is short of manpower, and I can lend him some, but I will not allow anyone to take these four hundred men."

Ren Jialin didn't waste any more time, thanked him directly, and left.

Dongqin went back and told the broker, "I want those four hundred men."

After discussing it, Ya Ren, Dong Qin, and Zhang Qing decided to go to the mansion to meet the female soldiers first.

Holding the indenture in her hand, Madam Tu felt very confident and followed Zhang Qing to Qingpu Courtyard.

Dong Qin stood outside Qingpu Courtyard, looking around. This was the courtyard Xie Zhaozhao lived in after she got married.

Thinking of that unattainable figure, my heart softened.

But the thought of her life hanging in the balance brought a chill to his eyes.

When Hongying and Hongshu heard Beichen say that Tu Shi wanted to sell them, they were already furious. When they heard Tu Shi calling them to come out at the door, they immediately grabbed their weapons and jumped out with murderous intent.

Hongying and Hongshu displayed their weapons and angrily said, "The Madam may return any day now, how dare you repeatedly trespass into Qingpu Courtyard? And you even tried to rob and steal the Madam's dowry?"

Frost instantly gathered in Dong Qin's eyes.

So these people have been eyeing her dowry and selling her soldiers! Damn them!

Madam Tu roared, "You lackeys! The Earl's mansion does not keep wicked servants. This is Young Master Dongfang. From now on, you will all go with him."

Hongying was about to curse when she looked up and exclaimed, "Hey, isn't that Dongqin?"

In the south, they fought alongside Dongqin to attack Baiyue City and also guarded the granary during a time of natural disasters.

When Dongqin saw that they recognized him, he gently shook his finger, signaling them not to acknowledge him.

Hongying and Hongshu remained silent after Dongqin gestured to them.

After Dong Qin finished speaking, he walked forward and patted their shoulders, and Hong Ying immediately moved away.

Dong Qin nodded, seemingly satisfied, and said, "Not bad."

Hongying and Hongshu didn't say anything, and they obediently returned to the courtyard.

Upon arriving at the courtyard, the female soldiers gathered together. Hongying opened her palm, revealing a crumpled piece of paper.

Unfold it, and you'll see a line of text: "Leave the mansion tomorrow, head to the south of the city; someone will meet you."

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Dong Qin was very satisfied after seeing the female soldiers.

He said to the broker and Zhang Qing, "I can pay half the deposit first. Since these people know martial arts, they can ride horses if they have them. I will pay the balance immediately after the registration is completed with the government."

They readily wrote a sales contract with the broker and Zhang Qing. The contract clearly stated that the first transaction would involve one hundred female soldiers, with a deposit of ten thousand strings of cash to be paid first. According to custom, there should be a penalty for breach of contract, but since no one thought they would breach the contract, they wrote one thousand strings of cash.

Since the other three hundred male soldiers could not be found at Xie Zhaozhao's estate, one hundred female soldiers were traded first.

Zhang Qing received a deposit of 10,000 strings of cash and gave a receipt.

Tu first took out 3,000 strings of cash from the 10,000 strings to pay the fine imposed by the imperial court on behalf of Gu Chengyan.

He kept two thousand strings of cash for himself and only sent five thousand strings to the old lady.

Upon arriving at Ci'en Temple, in front of Madam Lu and Xie Xiangxiang, he handed the document to the old lady and said, "The female soldiers were sold for a total of 10,000 strings of cash. Today, we have paid a deposit of 5,000 strings of cash."

The old lady, Madam Lu, and Xie Xiangxiang had no doubts.

Because ordinary maids and young boys were worth twenty strings of cash each, and young girls were only worth ten strings of cash, while these female soldiers could be sold for one hundred strings of cash each, they were quite satisfied.

Five thousand strings of cash—everyone was eyeing it eagerly.

Everyone wants to take advantage of such a bargain.

The old lady looked at the masters of the several courtyards, sighed, and gave Tu Shi and Lu Shi a thousand strings of cash each, and Xie Xiangxiang five hundred strings of cash.

She kept the two thousand five hundred strings of cash herself.

Everyone was happy.

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