Chapter 840 A Dream of Youth 372
Finally, Xie Ning promised to put in a good word for Li Yu, ensuring that his achievements would not be overlooked.
The guards nearby had sharp ears and overheard the whole thing. Even though they knew Xie Ning was always good with words, they never expected her to achieve her goal so easily.
This not only made Li Yu give up Luzhou, giving the people of Luzhou a chance to catch their breath, but also brought the two of them closer together.
Xie Ning promoted Li Yu to a higher position, but she didn't say that a high position was easy to hold. There was no one in Luzhou who could control him, but there were in Yizhou.
The prefect of Yizhou was a stubborn man who disliked people like Li Yu the most. However, regardless of his official rank, the prefect of Yizhou was of high status and could just overpower Li Yu.
To express his gratitude to Xie Ning for speaking up for him, Li Yu specially ordered someone to bring out a box of gold and silver jewelry and several bolts of fine satin from the storeroom and present them to Xie Ning.
War is the fastest way to make money; Li Yu is very rich now.
Xie Ning did not refuse; it would be good to give her more money so that she could buy some grain from the grain merchant.
Ragged commoners gathered at the back doors of wealthy households and restaurants, waiting for a meal that the nobles wouldn't accept.
People starving to death can be seen everywhere on the streets. Luzhou is still in a state of neglect, or perhaps someone wants to take care of it, but the government granaries are empty.
Xie Ning looked back at the vermilion gate, where the faint sounds of string and wind instruments could be heard. A tall gate separated two worlds.
A chilly night breeze swept by, and Xie Ning wrapped her fox fur coat tighter around herself. Without looking at the ragged man huddled by the roadside, she bent down and boarded the carriage.
As Xie Ning returned to her own courtyard, she was still wondering who Yan Xi would send to Luzhou when she looked up and saw a young man dressed in elegant clothes leading several servants slowly walking to the gate of her courtyard, carrying a tray in his hands.
As if he had just noticed Xie Ning, the young man's face flushed slightly, and he gave a slight bow. "My father instructed me to bring you some hangover soup and some pastries. I didn't know what kind of flavors you liked, so I brought some of everything. They are all Luzhou specialties."
Looking into Xie Ning's eyes, one sees a gentle gaze that, combined with his handsome and refined features, is undeniably alluring.
Xie Ning's mind went blank for a moment. Was this... a honey trap?
After all, this kind of thing can be done by sending a maid. And shouldn't everyone be quite feudal and value the separation of men and women? This guy is a bit too open-minded.
Xie Ning kept a straight face as she had the guards beside her accept the hangover soup and pastries. She nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, Young Master Liu. It's getting late, so I won't stay any longer."
Upon hearing this, Liu Erlang's expression stiffened, but he still nodded slowly and left politely.
When the Liu family father and daughter, who were waiting in the main courtyard, saw that Erlang had returned empty-handed, they assumed that things had gone well. Liu Erlang sat down on the other side with great elegance, clearly having been specially trained.
"It didn't work out."
After a pause, Liu Erlang continued, "Eldest sister, I don't think this plan is very good. That Lord Xie seems to be someone who doesn't understand romance."
Madam Liu waved her hand dismissively, saying, "Second brother, you can go and spend some time with Lord Xie. That way we can have a good chat."
I've heard that this Lady Xie is the young mistress of Yunxia Weaving Workshop! And she has influence in the official workshops too. If we can get in touch with Lady Xie, how much money could we possibly make?"
She had already packed her things and was about to board a ship to the capital to compete for a spot in the weaving workshop when, good heavens, Luzhou was invaded by the rebel army.
This forced her to use money to appease the rebel army and that eunuch. After these people were suppressed by the imperial army, she had to use money to appease the army that quelled the rebellion. They were even more subservient than grandsons, hoping that they wouldn't search her house.
Because she was in charge of the Liu family, even though the Liu family was small, she still managed to secure the opportunity for these two female officials to stay there.
Given the choice between losing some money and having all her assets confiscated, Madam Liu knew very well which to choose.
Liu's father also advised Liu Erlang, saying that since Lord Xie was not only good-looking but also very capable, if things really went well, their family would make a fortune!
Madam Liu nodded vigorously. Her second brother was handsome, and it would be a waste not to make the most of his good looks.
Actually, there was also Xu Hongying, but when they found out that Xu Hongying was not only married, but also Xie Ning's elder sister-in-law, they immediately gave up on the idea.
Liu Erlang sighed softly, having no hope for the father and daughter's idea.
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