Xu An pursed his lips and said, "This is something the young prime minister ordered you to do. Go talk to him about it."
Yu Jin said, "You are my boss."
Xu An argued, "The young prime minister is the boss's boss!"
"I've never heard of someone demanding money from a higher-level authority."
"I've heard about it now."
He Laosan, standing to the side, said, "If we calculate it this way, my boss is Wang Mazi, Wang Mazi's boss is Ma Cong, Ma Cong's boss is Xiao Xiangye, and Xiao Xiangye is my boss's boss's boss. You sort this out for me, who do I ask for this money from?"
"What do you want! Are you trying to play tongue twisters with me?" Xu An stood up and said, "Go back and report!"
Yu Jin and He Laosan exchanged a glance, and then the two of them jumped off the roof.
Seeing that the two were about to leave, Xu An stood on the roof in a daze and shouted, "If you two aren't going to take me down, do you expect me to climb down by myself?"
Yu Jin said, "If we don't pay extra, we'll have to climb it ourselves, won't we?"
"You son of a bitch!"
A secluded courtyard for both refined and common tastes.
Xu An and his two companions entered the main hall, where Zhao Cheng and the others were already present.
Seeing that Xu An had ash on the right side of his face, Zhao Cheng asked suspiciously, "What happened to you?"
Xu An quickly touched his face and exclaimed in surprise, "You're not disfigured, are you?"
Zhao Cheng asked Yu Jin and He Laosan, "What's wrong with him?"
He Laosan suppressed a laugh: "It's nothing, I just tripped and fell."
Yu Jin added, "He values money more than his life."
Xu An was furious and said, "Is this about money? If everything costs extra, how can we cooperate?!"
"I only care about money," Yu Jin said seriously. "And I think this kind of cooperation is the most reliable."
Zhao Cheng seemed to understand and said, "Old Xu, you're the one who invited them, why are you being stingy? Do you think just anyone can afford a top-notch expert?"
"Hmph!" Xu An turned his face away.
"Getting all arrogant now." Zhao Cheng waved his hand, glanced at Xia Qi, and said, "Alright, let's get down to business. Xia Qi did a good job this time. But I think it's not enough to just use women to provoke Miao Shaohua. Since we've already started, we need to be precise and ruthless, and do it properly."
Yuan Yun couldn't help but say, "You have some other dirty tricks up your sleeve??"
Zhao Cheng sighed, "I don't know how my little brain works... This matter requires three people. While Zhu Shan is on the move, you need to keep a close eye on Miao Shaohua and Qi Bainian. Zhao Wu and Heng Wenhao, you two go to one side..."
...
In spring, the sea breeze sweeps across the city, leaving behind a briny scent.
Miao Shaohua went out with two maids and two guards. She was wearing a snow-white sweater, and although there were obvious fine lines on her face, her features were very beautiful, and she could be considered to still have a charming appearance. Although she was not as beautiful or charming as Zhu Shan, she was older than Zhu Shan and was approaching forty.
In Zhao Cheng's previous life, many women in their forties were very beautiful, even more charming than younger women, and those who took good care of themselves remained exquisite even at fifty. But people in ancient times were different; it was already quite remarkable that Miao Shaohua could maintain her appearance like this at the age of forty.
Moreover, Miao Shaohua has looked rather haggard lately because of Miao Shang's situation, and this is the first time she has gone out since the incident. She has been grieving at home for too long and wanted to go shopping to clear her head.
Taking a breath of fresh air outside the mansion, Miao Shaohua finally felt a little relieved from her oppressive mood.
Before they had gone two streets, a woman suddenly ran towards them, startling the two guards who quickly stopped her.
"What are you doing?!" the guard shouted.
Miao Shaohua sized up the woman. She was dressed in a yellow long gown and had a beautiful face, especially her captivating eyes.
This woman was none other than Zhu Shan.
Zhu Shan looked worried and anxious, and said, "I've come to see Madam Qi!"
Miao Shaohua looked up and said, "Let go! Don't make a fuss, don't scare them!"
The guard released his grip, allowing Zhu Shan to approach. She said, "This humble woman, Zhu Shan, greets Madam Qi."
Miao Shaohua asked, "Why are you in such a hurry? What's the matter?"
Zhu Shan glanced at Miao Shaohua from left to right and said, "I suggest that Madam Qi listen to what I have to say by herself."
Miao Shaohua raised an eyebrow slightly.
Zhu Shan said softly, "It's related to Lord Qi."
Miao Shaohua thought for a moment, then shut out those around her and said, "You all wait for me up ahead."
"lady……"
"In broad daylight, who would dare to commit violence against me in Jiangcheng?"
"yes……"
After leaving, Zhu Shan said bluntly, "Mrs. Qi, that bastard Qi Bainian forced himself on me!"
Miao Shaohua was stunned, then suddenly sneered and said, "Is this what you wanted to tell me?"
Zhu Shan nodded and said angrily, "He not only forced himself on me, but also said he wanted me to come into the family. He used all sorts of sweet words to coax me and keep me in a relationship with him."
Miao Shaohua asked, "Then why did you come to tell me?"
"Because he lied to me! He doesn't want to be with me anymore, so he's avoiding me and making up all sorts of excuses! I had no choice but to come to you! I don't want things to remain unclear like this..."
"Alright, how much money do you want?"
Zhu Shan was stunned and said, "I don't want money!"
"Even if you wanted it, I wouldn't give it to you," Miao Shaohua said coldly. "Over the years, there have been women like you who have come to extort money from me. Some need money, some need me to help them solve some problems. But do you think I don't know my own husband? He doesn't even have young girls outside. Would he be interested in a woman your age?"
Miao Shaohua shook her head and said, "Forced occupation? Your story is terrible!"
With that, Miao Shaohua walked forward.
“Madam Qi, listen…” Zhu Shan pulled Miao Shaohua back.
"Stop her!" Miao Shaohua waved his hand, ordering the guards to drive Zhu Shan away.
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