The outskirts of the new capital.
The group from Tianlang Escort Agency squatted down on the official road, eating dry rations and resting.
Wu Daqiang was taking a big bite of the sesame seed cake when he choked on it. He hurriedly took the water pouch from his waist, only to find that it was completely empty.
Just as his face turned red from holding it in, a water sack filled with water appeared before him.
He gulped down the water, wiped the water that spilled from his mouth with his sleeve, and then looked up at the person standing next to him.
"Young manager, we've made at least a dozen escort missions to the new capital."
Everyone knows the reputation of the Sirius Escort Agency, so why did you insist on personally escorting them this time?
After finishing the pancake in his hand, Gu Shaoqing wiped the crumbs off his fingers, bent down and snatched the water pouch from Wu Daqiang's hand to moisten his throat.
He plugged the water bag with a wooden stopper before looking down at Wu Daqiang. "Brother Daqiang, I'm a little worried about the sudden need for so much bamboo paper in the new capital."
"I can't rest easy unless I personally lead the first shipment."
After hearing his words, Wu Daqiang's smile, which had revealed eight teeth, gradually faded.
After a moment, he spoke up, “We are almost at the new capital, and petty thieves will not dare to commit crimes outside the capital.”
I'll go tell the guys to be on their guard and stay alert when delivering the goods.
"The brothers have worked hard for days; we can't afford for anything to go wrong at this crucial moment."
Gu Shaoqing did not refute his words, because he thought so too; otherwise, he would not have gone there in person instead of keeping an eye on the subsequent transport of bamboo paper.
He whispered, "I hope I'm just overthinking it."
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The inner courtyard of the Ministry of Revenue Minister's residence.
"Sister, the Tianlang Escort Agency has transported bamboo paper to the capital, and I have already sent people to check the goods."
Qian Heng strode into Qian Duoduo's room, and before he even stepped across the threshold, he started shouting loudly.
Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo put down the scissors in her hand, took the wet handkerchief handed to her by the maid, and wiped her hands clean, which were stained with flower juice.
She had just looked up when she saw her good-for-nothing brother running into her room like a brat.
Qian Duoduo gave him a subtle, furtive glance, but once Qian Heng approached, she adopted a completely different demeanor.
Her smile was polite and generous, and Qian Heng did not notice her impatience at all.
"Brother, we must not let the Sky Wolf Escort Agency discover what we are planning beforehand."
The bamboo paper from Tianxin Village was produced by the feudal lord of Kang Le County and was also his property.
We must succeed in our plan before she becomes aware of it.
Qian Duoduo spoke earnestly and patiently, fearing that Qian Heng might ruin everything she had planned out of momentary joy.
Although Qian Heng was somewhat unreliable, he could still make some sense when it came to important matters.
What's more, Qian Duoduo practically broke down and fed him the things he couldn't do.
If you still don't understand this, you've simply lived in vain.
He smiled so much that his eyes narrowed to slits. "What my sister says is absolutely right. I will definitely keep my mouth shut."
As he spoke, Qian Heng reached out and gently patted his mouth, using all the tricks he used to deceive girls in brothels on Qian Duoduo.
Qian Duoduo frowned slightly, disgusted by the smell of alcohol mixed with a strong scent of perfume on him. "Instead of studying properly, you spend all your time going to brothels to drink."
If Dad finds out, he'll skin you alive!
Qian Heng came for this very reason. He smiled shamelessly, “Sister, I’m so frustrated and can only find some comfort in brothels. Otherwise, I’ll be miserable.”
Now my parents are cutting back on my monthly allowance, which makes me lose face in front of my classmates.
Don't they realize that I am the eldest son of the Minister of Revenue, hundreds of times better than my third brother, that illegitimate son?
Qian Heng was always good at getting money. When he saw Qian Duoduo's unhappy expression, he immediately changed the subject, "You and I are siblings. Sister loves her brother the most."
Let's give my brother some more money today!
After your brother marries, he will definitely make sure your sister-in-law treats you well.
I promise you, I will never let you suffer even the slightest injustice!
Qian Duoduo's impatience grew more and more obvious, but she still said to the maid beside her, "Go and get some silver for the young master."
"yes."
After the maid left, Qian Heng put on a fawning smile, "Indeed, there's no one better than my sister in this world!"
Don't worry, little sister, once I get into high school, I'll definitely treat you well.
Qian Duoduo felt nauseous just looking at him, but there were times when she needed him.
In her view, Qian Heng was still a man, no matter how incompetent he was. There were many things that she couldn't do herself, and she had to rely on her useless older brother to handle them.
The maid quickly put the silver into the money bag.
Qian Heng's eyes lit up when he saw the bulging money bag.
If he hadn't been conscious, he probably would have been drooling.
Qian Duoduo took the money bag from the maid and was about to hand it to Qian Heng.
Qian Heng stretched out both hands, ready to take the money bag, but watched helplessly as it was taken back.
He stared wide-eyed at Qian Duoduo, his eyes filled with confusion. "What does my sister mean by this?"
Holding the money bag in her hand, Qian Duoduo met his eyes and reiterated, "You must do what I asked you to do properly and well."
Otherwise, you can forget about getting even half a tael of silver from me in the future.”
Qian Heng stood up, smiled, and took the money bag from her hand, saying, "Don't worry, little sister, I've done everything I promised you."
What's more, the task you've entrusted to me this time is exactly what your brother excels at.
You and Dad will just have to wait and see.
After saying that, Qian Heng weighed the money pouch in his hand and found that Qian Duoduo had given him quite a lot this time. His smile stretched almost to his ears.
After Qian Heng left, the maid dared to approach Qian Duoduo and ask, "Miss, can this matter be handled by the eldest young master?"
Qian Duoduo also felt a little melancholy. Her brother was most skilled at drinking, gambling, and whoring. If she asked him to do anything serious, she would want to kill him.
All those years of studying have gone to waste; I'm still just a novice scholar.
The son of the Minister of Revenue had studied for many years but was only a junior scholar; it was a laughing stock.
Her parents worried a lot about this, and sometimes they would even hide from her and mutter that they wished she were a boy.
"Miss?"
Seeing Qian Duoduo's dazed expression, the maid assumed she was distressed about the money she had just given away, so she called out to her softly.
After regaining her senses, Qian Duoduo said, "It's most suitable for my brother to handle this matter. Let's just wait and see what happens!"
After saying that, Qian Duoduo coughed a few times.
Seeing this, the maidservant quickly patted her back gently to help her catch her breath.
But she complained, "That day when she fell into the water in the palace, the Empress not only did not reprimand or punish Princess Kang Le, but also rewarded her with many good things."
That's so unfair!
After coughing a few times and recovering, Qian Duoduo revealed a sinister look on her face. "This time, I will definitely make her bleed profusely."
We'll crush her paper mill under our feet, ensuring she'll never rise again!
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