Chapter 695 Your family is my family
On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes, and the outcome is unpredictable. The pockmarked face's words made Lin Yuesha feel uncomfortable.
She resisted the marriage without ever delving into the reasons, perhaps simply because she didn't want to become the target of his schemes. She always thought she should be the most special one.
"Evil lives on for a thousand years, but you will surely be safe and sound."
Lin Yuesha said angrily, "Why are you going to cause trouble in the Northwest war?"
Could it be that the pockmarked man is going to the battlefield to defend his country? Logically speaking, shouldn't someone who wants to raise a banner of rebellion wait for the Qi state and the foreign tribes to weaken each other before taking advantage of the situation, like the snipe and the clam fighting and the fisherman profiting, and seize the opportunity to attack the capital?
"The soldiers of the Northwest have long been under my command. How dare I, as the commander-in-chief, be absent when the two countries are at war?"
In this war, every soldier lost by the Great Qi was one of his men.
That position will be his sooner or later; it's just that we'll let the Xiao family's yes-men sit there for a few more days until he solves the border problems.
If he were to rebel at this time, the barbarians of the north would surely take advantage of the situation. Given the current state of affairs, he is overwhelmed and the foundation of the Great Qi is insufficient to withstand wars on two fronts.
"So, even though you knew the news beforehand, you still came to my house to propose marriage."
Lin Yuesha carefully recalled the contradictions in Madam Xu's words and suddenly realized, "So, Madam Xu knew about what you were going to do, didn't she?"
Madam Xu has always been fearless in the face of power. Unless she learns the identity and true intentions of the pockmarked man, she will never applaud his marriage proposal. Xu Da, too, has probably been bribed by the pockmarked man.
Lin Yuesha was very curious about how much silver it would take to bribe Xu Da.
"yes."
Xiao Qi admitted that before Madam Xu got married, she and his mother were good friends, but they rarely interacted because of Zhuang's instigation.
His identity was kept secret, and Madam Xu learned the truth much later than Lin Yuesha.
In an effort to salvage the situation, Xiao Qi spoke frankly and without reservation.
"Xu Da spoke well of me, and I didn't spend a single copper coin."
Xiao Qi smiled wryly. Making money these days isn't easy, so every little bit helps.
"Did you use force to beat him into submission?"
If that's the case, the scene will definitely be very bloody.
"unnecessary."
He couldn't use force against his own people, and besides, Xu Da had to go to the Northwest. If he made a move, Xu Da wouldn't be able to get up for at least ten days or half a month, which would delay important matters.
Lin Yuesha couldn't think of anything, but given the cunning of the pockmarked man, he would definitely resort to underhanded tactics.
"It just meant that Xu Da couldn't find toilet paper when he went to the outhouse a few times."
Xiao Qi turned his back, a smirk playing on his lips. Regardless of whether it was a dirty trick or a dirty trick, at least Xu Da was now completely convinced.
Lin Yuesha covered her face and silently lit a candle for Xu Da; she couldn't afford to offend that pockmarked face.
"I have one last question."
Lin Yuesha asked solemnly, "I've only known you for thirteen years, why have you already set your sights on me?"
The pockmarked man, like the Prince of Zhenbei, likely had a particular fondness for young, innocent girls.
Xiao Qi: I'm innocent!
This question is too tricky; even someone as shrewd as him can't find an answer. Unless he takes off his mask, he can't explain it clearly.
"In short, I will never force you to get married. We'll talk about it when you're ready to get married."
His prepared tactics didn't work. His younger sister is kind-hearted, and he tried to play the victim to gain some attention, but the topic was changed, and now he's at a loss for words.
"hehe."
Lin Yuesha smiled sarcastically. She believed what the pockmarked man said. He wouldn't force her, but he would use underhanded tactics. For example, when he came to propose marriage, he would disregard her wishes, first persuade her mother, Chen, to agree, and then threaten and bribe everyone around her, so that everyone would speak for him.
Having schemed to this extent, shouldn't she thank him for his efforts?
"Regarding the marriage, since my mother has already agreed to it, I can't go back on my word. However, I have one request."
Lin Yuesha had long since become indifferent to wealth and status; all she wanted was to ensure the safety of her family. After all, rebellion was a heinous crime, and she needed to have a backup plan in case of failure.
"Sister Yue Sha, remember this: your family is my family."
Xiao Qi's words were quite profound.
Lin Yuesha nodded. It was good that he was prepared, and she could only choose to believe him.
The pockmarked man reminded her several times, and Lin Yuesha thought the two were engaged. He was just being polite. However, on the day of their wedding, she realized that they were actually one family!
"If you give me the Shuangfuji shop, can I make the decision?"
After a moment of silence, Lin Yuesha suddenly remembered the down jacket she needed to prepare and asked the pockmarked man.
"Shuangfuji, Jinxiulou, and several other shops are all yours."
Xiao Qi gave all the open business to Lin Yuesha, while the rest of the black market transactions were used as military supplies for the soldiers in the Northwest.
Before leaving the capital, he arranged for Lin Yuesha to take over the shop directly. If she needed any instructions, she should contact the manager. From now on, she would be their master.
"The capital is not peaceful; undercurrents are swirling. The Wei family is secretly recruiting soldiers and horses. Once the Prince of Luo and the people from the Protectorate General's Mansion leave, their true colors will be revealed."
The situation is complex and cannot be explained in a few words. Xiao Qi also needs to remind Lin Yuesha to stay away from the Wei family to avoid being taken advantage of.
Whoever wants to rise to power cannot do without the support of the Jingzhao Yin Yamen and the Wucheng Bingma Si. As far as she knows, the Wei family is secretly investigating the cause of Qin's death, probably trying to find something to use against Lin Shusheng to recruit him.
"That complicated?"
Lin Yuesha was shocked; she truly felt no danger whatsoever.
"I've heard that the eldest son of the Wei family is a good-for-nothing lecher who frequents brothels, while the young master of the Wei family is paralyzed. Could it all just be a facade?"
If it weren't for the Wei family's arranged marriage, Lin Yuesha would have been completely unaware of the Wei family's presence; they had a very low profile.
“Moonlight Sister, you are a smart girl.”
Xiao Qi praised Lin Yuesha for her quick understanding, but she lacked capable people around her, otherwise she could definitely achieve great things.
"The banquet at the Prince's villa in three days is being led by Wei Lan. Something's not right. Could the Wei family be eyeing the Northwest military supplies?"
The Empress was involved in this affair, and the auction of jewelry and the donations accumulated to an astonishing amount.
If the Wei family intends to profit from this matter, they can use the money to recruit soldiers and horses, while their efforts will only benefit others.
“I have people in the capital, but the Wei family is in charge of raising funds, so they may not be able to get involved.”
Xiao Qi couldn't worry about too much; the war in the Northwest was the priority. He made an agreement with the Prince of Luo to set off with the people from the Protectorate General's Mansion five days later.
The Northwest suffered repeated defeats, and morale was low. They had given up fighting and were no longer willing to fight. They had to arrive as soon as possible, even though the foreign troops were at the city gates. Once the foreign troops occupied the border of the Great Qi, they would surely massacre the people. The border was easy to defend but difficult to attack, and it would be harder than climbing to heaven to take it back.
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