Chapter 2985 It’s a deal!
But at this time, no matter how tormented she was, Nan Yan didn't dare to say a word.
If there was any problem between her and Zhu Feng, they could have a fight behind closed doors, but in front of outsiders, especially now facing Hang Seng Bank, and with Xingluo Lake behind them, she had to stand with Zhu Feng no matter what.
So she gritted her teeth and suppressed the anxiety and panic in her heart.
Lu Taining looked at them, also somewhat hesitant.
Just when the atmosphere was growing dull, Xu Miaoming, who was sitting across from him, stood up and walked over. He looked at Zhu Feng and Nan Yan, then at Lu Taining, and said, "Shopkeeper Lu, since Mr. Huang has made his request, you have to give us a word on whether you can agree to it. If you can, then everything is negotiable. If not, then we should just give up."
Lu Taining also looked up at him.
This is not a question of whether we can talk or not.
He was determined to get the grain in Zhu Feng's hands, even if it meant killing and setting fire to it. However, entering Xingluo Lake was a matter of life and death, so he could not make a rash decision.
At this time, Tan Boyun also came over. He leaned over to Lu Taining's ear and whispered, "Boss, agree to whatever you can agree to. It won't be too late to make a decision after you go back and ask clearly."
Lu Taining looked at him, thought for a moment, and then said, "You want to enter Xingluo Lake, but Xingluo Lake is not under my control."
"oh?"
Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly: "What can Shopkeeper Lu do?"
Lu Taining said, "I can pass on your message. As for whether they agree or not, that's their business."
At this point, he saw Tan Boyun give him a look, and immediately said, "But no matter whether they agree or not, I want this batch of grain!"
“…”
Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, as if he was calculating.
Then he raised his head, smiled, and said to Lu Taining, "How about this? I still have the 800 dan of grain. I'll ship 400 dan over here first as a deposit. No matter what the final decision is, as long as Manager Lu passes on the message, I'll hand over the 400 dan of grain with both hands."
“…”
"If they agree to let me sail into Xingluo Lake, I'll have the remaining 400 dan of food delivered immediately."
“…”
"If they agree to my request to open a waterway, I still have 400 dan of grain left. What do you think as a thank you gift to Manager Lu?"
Lu Taining hadn't expected him to be so generous, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay."
After saying this, he turned to look at Xu Miaoming and said, "Then today, Taoist Miaoming will be our middleman. It's a deal!"
"good!"
Zhu Feng also nodded.
Xu Miaoming immediately took the wine glasses, and each of them took a glass and filled it with wine, and the three of them drank it all in one gulp.
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After finishing their business, Zhu Feng and his companions did not stay in Jiuqu Tower for long. After all, his wife was with him, and he could not move to a place of entertainment after drinking like other people who were discussing business. So, after exchanging pleasantries for a while, he took Nan Yan away.
Xu Miaoming naturally left with them.
However, both parties were still sitting in their own carriages, but they returned to her mansion almost at the same time.
When Nan Yan got off the carriage, she saw her getting off the carriage behind her and came over to salute them: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Nan Yan looked at her for a while, and said with a half-smile, "Tonight went so smoothly, thanks to the Taoist priest."
Xu Miaoming also looked up at her.
It was still the same scrutinizing look that made Nan Yan very unhappy, as if she herself hadn't noticed. She had been scrutinizing the other person with this look all along. This time, she simply lowered her head, smiled gently, and said, "Your Highness, you have also really opened my eyes."
"Oh? What did I open your eyes to?"
"I've heard my brother mention before that the queen has a strong character and a courageous spirit that rivals that of men, on par with my sister. Seeing her today, I can see that her reputation is truly well-deserved."
Nan Yan originally wanted to ask her some questions, but when she heard her mention Empress Renxiao, she couldn't say anything.
After all, Xu Miaoyin has always been nice to me.
Even Xu Shifeng never treated himself badly.
When she mentioned these two people, Nan Yan wanted to say something reproachful, but she couldn't help but feel short of breath. She could only stand there without saying anything. Zhu Feng had already walked over, glanced at them, and said, "It's late now. Go back and rest first."
Xu Miaoming smiled lightly and said, "Yes."
After saying that, he bowed to the two of them and followed them into his mansion.
Not long after entering, they naturally parted ways. Zhu Feng took Nan Yan back to the courtyard where they lived, and Xu Miaoming also returned to his room.
Nan Yan looked at her back and said, "Won't the emperor ask her?"
"Hmm? What do you want to ask?"
"Ask her what she meant by what she said tonight. Which side is she on? What is her intention?"
Zhu Feng didn't even turn around. He walked forward and said, "Do you think you can find out?"
“…”
Nan Yan was silent for a moment, watching Xu Miaoming's back disappear into the night. She could only turn back unwillingly, then look at Zhu Feng's tall back, and hurriedly catch up with him. After the two of them returned to the room, Nan Yan helped him take off his coat and hang it up, then told Ruoshui: "Go get some hot water and help the emperor wash up first."
"yes."
Ruoshui hurriedly took the two little girls out and got hot water and towels, but on the way back, she subconsciously looked towards Xu Miaoming's residence, only to see Xu Miaoming alone, holding a lantern and walking towards the backyard.
Her steps paused.
Xiao Shunzi, who was in front, came over and saw her standing there in a daze. He said, "Miss Ruoshui, hurry up. The Emperor and the Empress are waiting."
"Ah. Oh, oh."
Ruoshui nodded, quickly turned around and left with the basin of water.
As soon as the hot water arrived, Zhu Feng and Nan Yan quickly washed up and changed into light casual clothes. After Ruoshui and the others had made the bed, Nan Yan said, "Everyone, go down. You don't have to keep watch outside today."
Ruoshui said: "Yes."
After saying that, he cautiously left the room.
Zhu Feng sat on the edge of the bed, brushing his hair back with one hand. Then he leaned against the headboard and said, "Are you still not confident enough about Ruoshui? Because she's Xu Miaoming's apprentice?"
Nan Yan walked over and pushed the door to make sure it was closed tightly.
Then she turned around and walked back, saying, "She has been seen by the Emperor, and I have used her for several years. What is there to worry about?"
As he spoke, he walked to the bed and sat down, looking up into Zhu Feng's eyes.
"The only thing I'm worried about is the emperor."
Zhu Feng also looked at her: "Hmm?"
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