When Yin Hao returned to his residence, the servant told him, "Master Pei San waited for you for a long time, but when he saw that you hadn't come back, he left."

"How long has he been gone?" Yin Hao was stunned and asked, "Didn't he leave any message?"

The servant shook his head and said, "Master Pei San has been gone for less than a quarter of an hour. When he heard that you were not here, he sat there and drank several cups of tea in a row without saying a word."

Yin Hao was afraid that Pei Yan had something urgent to do, so he went to Pei Yan's residence immediately without even changing his clothes.

Who knew that the servant in Pei Yan's room told him that Pei Yan was not there. When he asked the servant where Pei Yan had gone, the servant didn't know either.

Yin Hao had no choice but to call the fourth manager and ask him to help find Pei Yan.

The fourth manager asked several people before finding out that Pei Yan had gone to Tao Qing's place.

Although the Yin family and the Pei family have been friends for generations, he should not tell Yin Hao about Pei Yan's whereabouts without Pei Yan's permission.

Although the fourth manager already knew Pei Yan's whereabouts, he still continued to "look for him".

Yin Hao was waiting anxiously.

Pei Yan, on his side, just blocked Tao Qing at the door.

Tao Qing was delighted to see him, and he pulled him and said, "You've come at the right time. I have prepared everything. The finest jade carvings, a flawless mutton-fat jade belt, some calligraphy and paintings, and antiques. I asked people to get them from other people first. I calculated that they must be worth this amount." He stretched out a palm.

Pei Yan and Tao Qing walked into the house while sneering, "Brother, it would be fine if you gave these things to me, but if you gave them to Wang Qibao... I'll tell you the truth, he comes from a humble background and doesn't like anything except gold."

"Ah!" Tao Qing looked at the load carried by his servant, stopped, and said hurriedly: "Xiaguang, I will write you an IOU, and you can lend me 1,000 taels of gold first. Then I will have someone return it to your silver shop in Guangzhou, what do you think?"

If Pei Yan didn't want to help him, he wouldn't have given him any advice.

He nodded hastily, and walked to the study with Tao Qing: "Brother, I have something to ask you."

Tao Qing paused for a moment, then quickly took two steps, walking side by side with Pei Yan, and said, "You say!"

But in my heart I was thinking, could it be about Miss Yu again?

Whatever you think comes true!

Pei Yan said, "Brother, I know you travel a lot and you might run into trouble at any time, so your family has hired guards. If I remember correctly, before you became the head of the family, your aunt was in charge of the family affairs. Although she didn't do business everywhere, she was in charge of your shop and farm, so she had to go out, and the guards with her couldn't be men. Can you send me two women who know martial arts? If they are old women, it would be even better. I will buy everyone from her family as well."

Tao Qing raised his eyebrows and said deliberately, "Your Pei family has always been doing good deeds in Lin'an. Once an outsider enters Lin'an, it is impossible for him to escape your eyes. What do you want women who know martial arts for? And you only need two. If I remember correctly, you have a lot of female relatives in your family. You only need two people. Can you arrange them?"

Pei Yan then realized that he had made a mistake.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "I'm just afraid that I'm asking for too much, so you won't give it to me?"

Tao Qing said: "My aunt has been the head of the family for thirty years, and there are at least twenty or thirty people around her. Even the maid next to Miss Xu was also the one that Old Lady Xu wanted to pass away. You have helped our family so much, let alone two women who know martial arts, even if there are ten or eight, I will definitely find a way to find them for you!"

This should have been a warm remark, but when Pei Yan heard Tao Qing's tone, he felt that Tao Qing's words were a bit unhappy. Moreover, Tao Qing was quick-witted. If Pei Yan wanted to get an advantage from him, he would have to be fully prepared. His mind was spinning quickly, and he said, "Brother, if you say that, then you won't give it to anyone! Aren't you accusing me of seeking a favor? You can't cheat me like this!"

Tao Qing said: "I told you to repay a favor, so you won't ask me for help anymore?"

Pei Yan was stunned.

Finally he understood that Tao Qing was joking with him.

In other words, Tao Qing had already seen through his intention.

His ears suddenly felt hot, but he didn't show it on his face. He said bluntly and shamelessly: "Brother, just tell me whether you will give it to me or not. I need it urgently! If you can't borrow anyone here, I will ask Brother Yin for help." At this point, he even sighed helplessly, "You know, Brother Yin is a good person in every way, but he can't control his mouth when he drinks. He likes to tell everything to Sister Yin. I think it's more reliable to ask Brother."

Pei Yan was a proud young man and had never suffered any setbacks.

Tao Qing thought that the joke was enough here. If he continued, Pei Yan would probably get angry. It would be even worse if he offended Pei Yan because of this.

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will have someone pick two families and send them here. Almost everyone in the family knows how to do it. If you want a maid, we have a maid, if you want a girl, we have a girl, and even a boy. In short, I guarantee that others will not be able to think of it."

Pei Yan really dislikes people like this in Tao Qing's family.

He waved his hand and said generously, "Brother, if you don't hold it against me, I won't hold it against you. Consider that one thousand taels of gold as the money I used to buy the two families, and you don't have to pay it back."

Tao Qing was stunned, then burst into laughter and said, "It's a huge sum of money! I'll take it!"

He had given away a lot of things these days, and the cash of several nearby shops had been almost used up by him. The shops far away were of no help at all, so it would be better for him to use Pei Yan's gold to make ends meet for a few days.

Pei Yan got what he wanted and felt relieved.

I felt that it was worthwhile to spend 1,200 taels of gold to buy a legacy of the Tao family.

And this way, the inner courtyard of the house will have a few more people who are unexpected.

He sat down at his desk and wrote a note to Tao Qing, asking him to send someone to find the steward to pick up the gold. He also gave Tao Qing some advice: "Why don't you cast something like a golden bull or a golden bowl and give it to Eunuch Wang."

Tao Qing has already found out that Wang Qibao owns the cow.

He understood and said with a smile, "I know what to do!"

What are the golden bull and the golden bowl? He will give Wang Qi a paulownia tree made of gold.

Tao Qing thought about the 1,000 taels of gold and said to Pei Yan, "When you leave, take the old woman who sweeps the ground in my yard with you. Use her for a few days. Return her to me when you return to Lin'an."

Pei Yan had never thought that such a talented person could be found in such a small inn. He said with a smirk, "Brother, when did you become so stingy? Since you gave her to me, there is no point in asking for her back. Otherwise, just let me take her back to Lin'an!"

Tao Qing couldn't help laughing and said, "It's not that I don't want to give her to you, but this woman once served my aunt. When my aunt passed away, she said that she would be raised in Hangzhou. She was free and took the initiative to help in the guest house. I can't force her."

Pei Yan's mind raced, and he said, "So if she wants to stay, you won't care!"

Tao Qing reached out to hit someone.

Pei Yan raised his feet and ran out.

Tao Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and shouted behind him: "Don't mess around. I'm telling the truth. It's still unclear whether they are willing to go or not!"

Pei Yan doesn't care about that.

Since he is willing to stay and help in the Tao family's business even though he can be raised, it means he has not forgotten the Lord's grace. How could he not move when ordered?

Pei Yan thought that this old woman had to protect Yu Tang. Taking the initiative and doing things perfunctorily were two completely different situations. He might as well be polite and ask the old woman in person.

The woman that Tao Qing was talking about had never been married. She was given the surname Tao and was called Po Tao. Although she was over sixty years old, she had a straight back, clear eyes and ears, and her face was rosy and her complexion was very good despite her white hair.

Knowing the purpose of Tao Qing bringing Pei Yan here, Grandma Tao agreed without any hesitation to go to Pei Yan's place to help sweep the yard for a few days.

Tao Qing felt a little guilty, so he whispered to the old lady, "The Tao family is in trouble this time, so just think of it as helping me."

Grandma Tao bowed respectfully to Tao Qing and said with a smile, "My life was saved by my aunt. She wanted to protect you when she was alive. It is my honor that you can use me. I deserve this help from the boss. I will pack my bag and follow Master Pei."

Pei Yan did not dare to be arrogant when seeing this, and politely said "thank you" to Grandma Tao.

Grandma Tao smiled and said "I dare not" and went to pack her clothes.

Tao Qing said unhappily, "Am I doing you a good job as your brother?"

Pei Yan also knew how to say nice things, and said with a smile: "Otherwise, why do everyone follow Lord Tao and call you 'brother'?"

It is also a very comforting thing for Tao Qing to be recognized by his brother's friends.

The two chatted for a while and imagined many possibilities of meeting Wang Qibao. Only then did Tao Qing personally see Pei Yan and Tao Po out.

When Pei Yan returned to Pei's house, he was blocked by Yin Hao at the door.

He looked at Grandma Tao behind Pei Yan and was speechless for a long time.

Pei Yan was too lazy to pay attention to him and said to Yin Hao, "No matter what happens, wait until I come back." Then he went to Yu Tang with great interest as if he had got a fun toy.

Yu Tang has gone to bed.

Qing Yuan was ordered to call Yu Tang.

Yu Tang rubbed his sleepy eyes and said sleepily, "Master Pei San brought a maid over and asked me to get up and go see him?!"

Qing Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "That's what the Third Elder said."

Yu Tang stayed there until Qing Yuan served her a few sips of tea, and then she came to her senses.

What is Pei Yan going to do next?

Yu Tang was extremely upset, but she suppressed her temper, dressed up again, and went to the living room to meet Pei Yan.

Pei Yan was pacing back and forth with a frown on his face.

People who are not familiar with him may think that he seems to be very irritable. But in the eyes of Qing Yuan, who has served him since he was a child, Pei Yan is clearly very excited.

Qing Yuan couldn't help but glance at Yu Tang.

Yu Tang managed to control himself from yawning with great difficulty, and his behavior was inevitably a little lazy, like a beautiful flower, half-opened and blooming in the dim light.

Pei Yan's eyes were a little staring, until Yu Tang asked him if there was something urgent that brought him here so late, then he shuddered in his heart and came to his senses.