Hearing Chu Pei's question, Han Shaomian turned his firm and upright gaze to Xie Yingping!
Feeling Han Shaomian's gaze, Xie Yingping met his gaze calmly, but found that Han Shaomian turned his eyes away again, which made him a little puzzled. He didn't understand what the Minister of War meant by that look just now!
Chu Pei had naturally noticed Han Shaomian's expression just now, and he also saw that Lu Xin's deputy general was standing here. He had just arrived at the Youzhou Posthouse when these two people hurried over. It was obvious that Lu Xin and Han Shaomian were not of one mind!
At least, this is not a bad thing for me!
"Everyone please take a seat! My East Garden is small and it would be crowded if everyone stood!" Xiahou Qin spoke lazily at this time!
When I saw Xie Yingping coming just now, I knew that the other party must have noticed something unusual in the Youzhou shopping mall recently, and she must have become suspicious, so she followed Chu Pei here to find out what was going on!
As for Chu Pei, he doesn't have to worry about it since he has Lu Xin's deputy general and Han Shaomian in charge!
In comparison, the most relaxed person in the East Garden at this time was Xiahou Qin. He was seen sipping cup after cup of tea in his hand, his half-closed eyes full of interest!
"Lord Han is incredibly well-informed. He rushed to the inn in the blink of an eye!" Seeing Han Shaomian already seated, the deputy general followed suit. However, the provocation and sarcasm between the lines were obvious! It wasn't that the deputy general didn't know Han Shaomian's background and identity; it was just that ever since Han Shaomian took over the general's administration of Youzhou, they'd been constantly suppressed by him, and naturally, they were holding back their anger.
Since Chu Pei is present today, it would be better to stir up a conflict between the two of them. After Chu Pei and Han Shaomian fight to the death, he can take action on behalf of the general. Wouldn't that be easier?
Han Shaomian's expression remained calm and composed throughout the entire time. Even when hearing such provocative words, he maintained his composure!
He glanced at the deputy general calmly, then turned to Chu Pei and spoke with integrity and seriousness, "Lord Chu's awakening is a cause for celebration! Since I have been ordered by the Emperor to take charge of Youzhou for Lord Chu, now that Lord Chu has awakened, it is natural for me to come and visit him in person! I didn't expect that Lord Chu would show sympathy to me and come to the post station in person after recovering from a serious illness. Naturally, I have to rush to accompany him! I wonder why the deputy general is here? You don't live in this Youzhou post station, and now you are temporarily detained in Youzhou by General Hu Wei awaiting orders. Why are you here in Prince Xiahou's East Garden at this time? I wonder what brings you here?"
Although Han Shaomian was a military candidate, he came from a family of learned scholars, so his eloquence and knowledge were not inferior to others. His series of well-organized analysis and sharp questions actually stumped the deputy general, causing him to frown for a moment and shoot a sinister look at Han Shaomian. Only then did he realize the power of this military minister! I'm afraid that the emperor favored this man, not only because he had a fancy for the great tree of Prince Duan, but also because he appreciated Han Shaomian's talents in both civil and military affairs!
Xiahou Qin, however, wasn't surprised at all. His interactions with Han Shaomian over the past few days had shown him a genuine desire to do something for the people. Although he'd only participated in the military exam, he possessed both literary and martial prowess, a rare talent. Furthermore, he was loyal and devoted to his true friends, demonstrating a remarkably easygoing and approachable personality.
It's a pity that this deputy general is not only Lu Xin's man, but also a stupid fool. He ended up being ridiculed by Han Shaomian. We can only blame him for having a bunch of straw in his head!
However, since Han Shaomian came to the rescue, he naturally couldn't stand aside and let him fight alone. Xiahou Qin quietly put down the teacup in his hand, raised his eyelids slightly, and shot a calm but fierce look at the deputy general. Then he turned to Chu Pei and slowly said, "Lord Chu must have noticed when he came in just now that this post station is no longer under our jurisdiction! Although General Hu Wei has gone to Nanxun with the prince and princess, the people left behind are guarding the post station. It's convenient for me to stay in the post station all day, but it's really not easy for Minister Han. He has to depend on their mood every day when he goes in and out! This prince feels really unfair for Lord Han. I don't understand why General Hu Wei has left, why he still sent people to monitor every move in the post station. I don't know what his intentions are! Since Lord Chu is now sober and was once the parent official of Youzhou, I hope you can explain it for us. Doesn't this Youzhou Post Station belong to the territory of Youzhou?"
As cunning as Xiahou Qin was, he blew the fire towards Chu Pei and Lu Xin with just a few words, while he himself got away with it by toasting a glass of tea with Han Shaomian, not caring at all about the deputy general's changed face and Chu Pei's slightly frowned brows!
What does it mean to be "once the father and mother official of Youzhou"?
The word "Zeng" made Chu Pei unhappy, and there was a hint of disgust in his eyes when he looked at Xiahou Qin!
The deputy general watched Chu Pei's expression, and then saw Xiahou Qin's carefree attitude after lighting the fire. He was secretly annoyed, then sneered, "Minister Han didn't even think it was a problem, so why is Prince Xiahou so anxious to intervene? Besides, the general kept us behind that day to ensure your safety! I can't believe my good intentions were misunderstood by Prince Xiahou. It's really disheartening!"
"General Hu Wei's concern is a bit too much! Youzhou has always been well-organized under my governance, and no one has ever been hurt. Moreover, Prince Xiahou and King Chu brought the royal guards and elite soldiers of the Xiahou clan with them when they came. Although General Hu Wei's actions can be said to be well-intentioned, it is also easy to be misunderstood. The people who don't understand the whole story will certainly think that General Hu Wei has placed the adults in the Youzhou Posthouse under house arrest! If this gets out, it will not only question my ability, but also destroy the friendship among my colleagues!" At this time, Chu Pei spoke slowly!
Although he didn't like Xiahou Qin, compared to Lu Xin who made him bedridden for two months, Xiahou Qin seemed much more friendly!
What's more, there were outsiders present at this time. He and the Xiahou clan had always been in a marriage relationship. Even if the relationship was not harmonious, Chu Pei did not want to be seen and become a handle for others to hold him hostage!
Seeing Chu Pei's sarcastic remarks about Lu Xin's arrogance, Xiahou Qin smiled faintly and changed his address instantly, "Uncle, please don't mention these things! They had the courage to do this when the prince and princess were here, not to mention that the prince and princess are not in this inn now! I guess uncle was also stopped at the door when he came in just now! This General Huwei is not a local official, but his jurisdiction is extremely wide!"
"Prince Xiahou, the general and you have no hatred in the past or present, you are going too far! The relationship between Nanxun and Xichu is now delicate and tense, and there is no guarantee that people from Nanxun will take the opportunity to retaliate! The general's kindness has been misunderstood by you. If this gets out, aren't you afraid that the people will accuse you of being ungrateful?" The deputy general was annoyed for a moment, especially when he saw Xiahou Qin's sarcastic look, he was even more furious, and rushed towards Xiahou Qin with flames in his eyes!
"Prince Xiahou, we didn't come here today just to watch you bickering and fighting!" At this time, Xie Yingping suddenly spoke!
He had already looked around the entire East Garden, and it seemed that only Xiahou Qin lived there!
However, the subtle changes in the Youzhou shopping mall today made him feel nervous, and he had a hunch that something had indeed happened!
If the root cause of the matter is not found out quickly, the Xie family may be attacked by external forces. Time is precious now. If a moment is wasted, the family may suffer a devastating blow in the business world. Therefore, Xie Yingping had no intention of continuing to listen to Xiahou Qin and the adjutant's verbal battle. His stern eyes instantly shot towards Xiahou Qin, warning him to be more serious!
Xiahou Qin, however, remained so relaxed. He twirled the teacup in his hand, the corners of his lips curled up, and he asked maliciously, "Patriarch Xie isn't an official. If he hadn't been with Lord Chu today, he wouldn't even have been able to get through the gate of this inn! You're putting on so much airs now. If you didn't come to see us bicker, then are you here to have tea with us? This prince is only escorting the prince and princess between Youzhou and Kyoto on the emperor's orders. All other matters are beyond my jurisdiction! Patriarch Xie, if you're unhappy, don't take it out on me!"
Just a few words made Xie Yingping's identity and status clear!
If it weren't for Chu Pei's support, Xie Yingping would be nothing more than a lowly merchant in the eyes of these nobles. How could she be qualified to sit at the same table with them?
But Xie Yingping acted like he was the only one who mattered, thinking that Youzhou was still the Youzhou where his Xie family was the king and dominated the world, and he acted tyrannically. It was really disgusting!
"One of the reasons why I came here today is that I wanted to see Deputy Commander Xia! I heard that he was attacked on the way to escort the prince and princess, and he has been unconscious ever since. I feel really uneasy! Now that I have rested here for a while, it is time to go and visit Deputy Commander Xia!" Chu Pei is a shrewd man. Seeing that Xiahou Qin was trying to stop Xie Yingping's move, he kept finding ways to speak. Was he afraid that he would not be able to find a way in?
What's more, Lu Xin's henchmen were also present at this time. It would be best to fool this person first, so as to avoid him seeing any signs and getting into trouble!
"I didn't expect Lord Chu to be so concerned about the country and the people! He is still sick, but he is still thinking about Deputy Commander Xia!" When the adjutant saw Chu Pei stand up, he naturally stood up as well, and was about to turn around and walk out of the main room first, but he was choked by Xiahou Qin's next words, and his right foot almost missed and he fell!
Xiahou Qin put down his teacup and stood up with Han Shaomian. He looked at the adjutant's back with his clear eyes and said slowly, "Since Lord Chu is only here to visit Deputy Commander Xia, then we won't waste Lord Han's time! As for this lord, since you just expressed on behalf of General Hu Wei that you would take good care of the post station, please return to your post and don't try to fish in troubled waters again. If anything goes wrong, this prince will report it to the emperor truthfully!"
Unexpectedly, Xiahou Qin turned all the words upside down, leaving the adjutant speechless for a moment!
At this time, Han Shaomian walked to his side with a calm expression, then bowed to Chu Pei and said, "Then I will take my leave first!"
After he finished speaking, he left the inn first!
Seeing Han Shaomian, the person who rightfully took over the affairs of Youzhou, leave so abruptly, the adjutant had no choice but to tightly grip the sword at his waist with a gloomy face, glared at Xiahou Qin fiercely, and then left the inn reluctantly!
Several people walked silently all the way from the East Garden to the West Garden. The smell of Chinese medicine floated in the courtyard, and several guards who followed from Prime Minister Chu's Mansion were busy in the courtyard!
Only after hearing the footsteps did everyone stop what they were doing and stare at the courtyard gate with some vigilance. Seeing that it was Xiahou Qin leading others in, they relaxed their vigilance slightly and saluted Xiahou Qin in unison, "Greetings, Prince Xiahou!"
Seeing these guards being so cautious, Xiahou Qin's eyes were full of admiration, and he immediately said, "Get back to work! This prince is just showing Master Chu around!"
Having said that, he led Chu Pei and Xie Yingping into the house!
Along the way, Xie Yingping carefully observed the situation in the West Garden. She saw that the large courtyard was full of herbs drying in the sun, and the people busy in the courtyard were not maids but guards. Chu Feiyang must have made such arrangements because he was afraid that someone would take the opportunity to poison and assassinate Xia Ji!
However, when Xie Yingping and Chu Pei came to Xia Ji's bed, they never saw Nie Huaiyuan!
"Doctor Nie saved me after all, so why can't I see him? Is he not feeling well?" After looking around for a long time and still not seeing Nie Huaiyuan, Chu Pei and Xie Yingping looked at each other, exchanged ideas, and then asked!
"Didn't Uncle come to see Deputy Commander Xia? Why did you bring up Doctor Nie again?" Xiahou Qin had already expected that the two had ulterior motives, but he still pretended to be stupid and asked back, patiently waiting for the two to reveal the real purpose of their visit!
Hearing this, the two of them temporarily fell silent and looked towards the bed. They saw Xia Ji lying on the bed as if he was asleep, but his face was much rosier than Chu Pei's. Presumably, after Nie Huaiyuan's treatment during this period of time, Xia Ji's health has improved!
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"I see that Deputy Commander Xia's face is glowing red, so I guess he is no longer in any danger. Why is he still not conscious?" Chu Pei asked in an extremely sharp and interrogating tone, and there was a hint of depth in his eyes when he shot towards Xiahou Qin!
Even facing the three-court trial, Xiahou Qin remained nonchalant. Following Chu Pei's gaze, he glanced at the sleeping Xia Ji and said calmly, "Deputy Commander Xia was seriously injured and lost too much blood, nearly dying! But Lord Chu's situation is different! Lord Chu only needs to detoxify his body to wake up, but Deputy Commander Xia's injuries are to the very core of his body. How can he recover so quickly? This is the result of Doctor Nie's utmost efforts. Lord Chu, please don't force it! We will do our best and leave the rest to fate! Even if the emperor finds out, he can't blame us!"
"Since Deputy Commander Xia is so weak, why is Doctor Nie not serving him? As a doctor, how could he neglect his duties and disappear without caring about his patients?" The strong smell of medicine in the room made Xie Yingping frown, but her eyes were extremely sharp as she pierced Xia Houqin, and the words she spoke seemed to want to put him in a guilty situation!
Xiahou Qin looked at Xie Yingping with amusement. He saw that Xie Yingping was a little impetuous today. He was afraid that it was because of the disturbance in the clinic. Not only did he become suspicious, but he also wanted to take advantage of the situation in Youzhou to convict all the people under Chu Feiyang in order to prevent future troubles!
"Clan leader Xie doesn't seem to understand the situation! Doctor Nie volunteered to come and take care of the prince and princess! Now the prince and princess are concerned about Deputy Commander Xia's injury, so they stayed with Doctor Nie! Such a loyal and righteous act, but Clan leader Xie would find fault with it! Don't forget, even though Xia Ji is the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard, there is a world of difference between him and the prince and princess! However, today I saw that Clan leader Xie seemed very agitated. This inn has everything. Why not grab a few doses of Qingxin medicine and boil them back to drink! Maybe it will be good for your health! After all, the climate in Youzhou is hot, and people often become very irritable. Clan leader Xie, don't neglect your health for the sake of making money!"
Listening to Xiahou Qin's sarcastic words, Xie Yingping's face suddenly darkened. He felt in his heart that Xiahou Qin had already seen through their intentions today, so he was prepared. Moreover, his words were also mysterious, which prevented him from even having the chance to attack!
"No need!" Xie Yingping replied very coldly. She calmed down and calmed herself down as quickly as possible, leaving the next matter to Chu Pei!
"I heard that Doctor Nie recently opened a clinic in Youzhou. Is that true?" Seeing that the usually calm Xie Yingping was so angry at Xiahou Qin that she was speechless, Chu Pei gradually understood Xiahou Qin's temper. If he asked this person questions in a roundabout way, he was afraid that he would never get to the point. It would be better to ask directly, and perhaps the effect would be better!
"Lord Chu has only been awake for half a day, but he has already learned so much about the situation in Youzhou. He even knows about a small clinic like the back of his hand. This prince really admires him! But I don't know why Lord Chu asked this question? Is there an official document in Youzhou that stipulates that outsiders cannot open a clinic here? The emperor and the queen mother of our dynasty are dedicated to the people, and they encourage and reward such things! Doctor Nie had the opportunity to become a court physician, but he was concerned about the poor people, so he resigned in public! The emperor didn't make it difficult for him at the time! I just didn't expect that in Youzhou, such a righteous act would not be allowed!" Xiahou Qin, who had been bored for many days, said enough at once today, and even gave examples to illustrate the court's recognition and support for the opening of a clinic!
"Hmph!" Unexpectedly, Xiahou Qin's words drew a sneer from Xie Yingping. Before Chu Pei could speak, Xie Yingping's rebuttal was heard: "If it is really as what Prince Xiahou said, then we naturally agree with what Doctor Nie did! I'm afraid some of them are using the name of opening a clinic to do other things! Since the clinic is opened for the people, why have the families of Youzhou officials also become common in the clinic? Doctor Nie won't use this as a cover!"
"What Patriarch Xie said is a bit funny! First of all, Doctor Nie is just a commoner. How could he drive people away when the imperial concubines come to visit? Secondly, do the imperial concubines no longer belong to the people of Western Chu? Or has Youzhou been closed off for so many years that it has forgotten that it is a city of Western Chu and wants to find another way out..."
"Prince Xiahou!" A low shout interrupted Xiahou Qin's next words!
The two bickering people immediately looked at Chu Pei, only to see that his expression was extremely ugly. The original elegance in his eyes had long been replaced by gloom. The look he shot towards Xiahou Qin was full of warnings, "Prince Xiahou, there are some things you can say, and some things you can't say! Even if the Chu family and the Xiahou clan are related by marriage, you can't speak nonsense! If this gets to the ears of the emperor, do you think that with the relationship between our two families, the Xiahou clan can escape harm?"
"Thank you very much for the reminder, Lord Chu! I also hope that Lord Chu will always remember what you said!" At this moment, the smile on Xiahou Qin's face had completely disappeared, and the sharpness in his eyes was even more fearless as he faced Chu Pei!
Looking at Xiahou Qin like this, Xie Yingping knew that she would not be able to get any information from him today. Instead of wasting time here, she might as well go to the clinic in person!
"Since Doctor Nie is not here, why don't we go to the clinic! The medicine for your illness is good, and it is the antidote prepared by Doctor Nie. Wouldn't it be better to let Doctor Nie take your pulse again?" Xie Yingping spoke slowly, but her body had already turned to the door!
Chu Pei naturally saw that Xiahou Qin did not welcome them, and he also knew that he could not get any information from Xiahou Qin, so he nodded and walked out with the help of the housekeeper!
After watching the two men get on the carriage, Xiahou Qin smiled indifferently, but turned and walked towards Nanyuan!
"Gone?" Little did people know that Rong Yunhe with black hair actually walked out of the Nanyuan side room that was cleaned by Nanny Shi all day long!
Hearing the familiar rhythmic knock on the door, Rong Yunhe walked out with a calm expression, and sure enough, he saw Xiahou Qin walking in quickly!
"If you don't leave, will you stay here for dinner?" Xiahou Qin sat down on the chair with great difficulty and poured himself a cup of hot tea. This time he could really enjoy sipping it!
"I'm afraid Xie Yingping has become suspicious!" Otherwise, why would she come to Youzhou Posthouse?
When the King of Chu and the Princess entered Youzhou, no member of the Xie family came to visit, and Xie Yingping only showed up once after the batch of goods was burned. This shows that Xie Yingping was very confident in the status of the Xie family in Youzhou!
This time, the King of Chu and the Princess were not in the inn, but he came with Chu Pei. It was enough to show that this person must have some suspicions, and I am afraid that the spearhead has been aimed at the Rong family!
Listening to Rong Yunhe's analysis, Xiahou Qin nodded in agreement and then said, "He did have some suspicions and searched the East and West Gardens thoroughly! I'm afraid he was trying to find someone from the Rong family! Unfortunately, despite all their planning, they overlooked the uninhabited South Garden! And before that, Nanny Shi, whom Chu Pei trusted, testified that the South Garden was currently empty and that their people were responsible for cleaning it every day. So they let down their guard and only went to my East Garden and Nie Huaiyuan's West Garden!"
At this point, Xiahou Qin smiled and shook his head. Although Chu Pei was also a shrewd and calculating person, he was still a little behind Chu Feiyang's thoroughness and Rong Yunhe's meticulousness! He didn't bother to go to Nanyuan for a checkup so easily. It was obvious that he had just recovered from a serious illness!
As for Beiyuan where Han Shaomian lives, I am afraid that in Chu Pei's mind, Han Shaomian, who was sent by Emperor Yugan, is naturally Emperor Yugan's confidant, and it is naturally impossible for him to hide people for Chu Feiyang!
It was really a mistake, and such a mistake could cause them to lose everything!
But compared to Xiahou Qin's relaxation, Rong Yunhe seemed much more cautious. His slightly furrowed brows showed a steadiness beyond his age, and the calculation in his eyes revealed the shrewdness of a businessman. Xiahou Qin's mission had been completed, and what followed was the real contest between the Rong family and the Xie family!
"However, Xie Yingping is no ordinary person, as she was able to detect the abnormality in the mall with just a clinic! However, this is enough to show that the Xie family really has a domineering power in Youzhou, and no disturbance can escape their eyes!" Fortunately, they had agreed to open a clinic first to divert the attention of the Xie family. Now it seems that this strategy has been very successful!
Rong Yunhe was not afraid that his identity would be discovered by Xie Yingping, but Youzhou was naturally not as familiar to him as Kyoto. If he rashly competed with the Xie family for business, he was afraid that the other party would kill him from the very beginning!
The saying "a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake" is exactly this truth!
While Xie Yingping was thinking about finding out the boss behind the clinic, they just needed to hurry up and they would be able to catch the Xie family off guard!
Seeing some admiration in Rong Yunhe's eyes for Xie Yingping, Xiahou Qin smiled and said, "That being said, a clinic alone makes him seem a bit impatient. It seems Xie Yingping is nothing special! However, Chu Pei has woken up at this time, and Xie Yingping's sense of touch is so sensitive. If the two start to work together, we must be extra careful!"
"The prince ordered us to do this, he must have his reasons! We just need to win the business war with the Xie family!" Rong Yunhe was not worried about this at all!
When all the people in Yun Xiangfu were imprisoned, Prince Chen took advantage of the situation to force Yun Qianmeng into marriage. Chu Feiyang was able to rush back to Kyoto from Luocheng, thousands of miles away, to intercept the bride. This is enough to show Chu Feiyang's own ability! I believe he will not fight a battle without confidence!
Listening to Rong Yunhe's words, Xiahou Qin swallowed a mouthful of hot tea and then nodded. Even Rong Yunhe was full of confidence in Chu Feiyang. As a cousin, he would never lose confidence in his cousin!
"When will the Xie family's biggest deal in recent days be delivered?" Xiahou Qin was already impatient to see Xie Yingping's dumbfounded expression!
"I think he'll probably regret spending so much energy on arresting someone!" Rong Yunhe just smiled and said nothing. He didn't specify the exact time, but waited and watched the confrontation with the Xie family...
The Chu Mansion's carriage passed through the bustling market and headed towards a quiet alley...
"The clinic was not opened in the market, but in a relatively quiet location! However, I don't know what kind of ability Nie Huaiyuan has. In just a few days, the clinic has become the biggest topic of conversation in Youzhou! Even several ladies from the Xie family's side branches talked about it at the banquet!" Fearing that Chu Pei didn't understand the situation, Xie Yingping briefly explained the situation of the clinic!
"You are not worried that a small clinic will snatch the Xie family's position in Youzhou, are you?" Chu Pei closed his eyes and rested, but his ears were listening to what Xie Yingping had just said!
But compared to Xie Yingping's nervousness and concern about the clinic, Chu Pei had some ideas in his mind!
After traveling to Kyoto this year, he also heard that Nie Huaiyuan's Rongshan Hall was very popular among the people of Kyoto, and its unique layout and orderly way of seeing patients were different from ordinary medical clinics!
However, what makes Chu Pei curious is that Nie Huaiyuan looks like a fool who only knows how to study medicine and save lives. So, did such a unique idea come from him himself or was there really a master behind the scenes giving guidance?
Xie Yingping heard the sarcasm in Chu Pei's words, and realized that she was indeed caring too much about the Rong family this time!
But Chu Pei is an official, while he is a businessman. Business is business, so how could Chu Pei know the true strength of the Rong family?
It is said that Rong Yunhe, the young master of the Rong family, was cultivated by the old lady of the Rong family. At a young age, he has taken over most of the family property and managed it in an orderly manner. It can be seen that Rong Yunhe is indeed a person who should not be underestimated!
However, I have always lived in Youzhou, and my understanding of the situation in Kyoto is limited to these superficial rumors. If I knew the relationship between the Rong family and the Chu Palace and the Chu Prime Minister's Palace, I would surely be able to make a more accurate judgment!
Gradually turning her gaze towards Chu Pei, Xie Yingping flashed a sneer in her eyes before she spoke calmly and steadily, "Your Excellency is related to the Xie family by marriage. If the Xie family is defeated, I'm afraid you won't be able to protect yourself! Moreover, even if you wanted to conceal the true nature of your father-son relationship with the King of Chu, I'm afraid you can't! The King of Chu made his attitude and position clear to this clan leader on the second day of his arrival in Youzhou. Even though the Xie family is related to the King of Chu through you, the King of Chu still refuses to give you any face! Add to that Xiahou Qin's attitude today, do you still intend to stand idly by while the Xie family faces danger?"
Seeing Xie Yingping's words gradually revealing a threat, Chu Pei's eyes were still tightly closed, but a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. Then he slowly said, "Even if Patriarch Xie didn't say this, I would know it in my heart! However, I hope Patriarch Xie won't get too involved in my family affairs! If you didn't deliberately want to test the position of the King of Chu, how could you lose a batch of goods? Now you come to argue with me, doesn't it seem petty? What's more, is Chu Feiyang someone you can test? The people don't fight with the officials, not to mention that he is the King of Chu appointed by the emperor himself. Even if I see him, I will first pay my respects, and then we are father and son! Now that he didn't punish you for the crime of treason, you should be secretly happy!"
Although Chu Pei did not open his eyes, he could feel Xie Yingping's face changing color. When had Xie Yingping, who had always been at the top, ever suffered such ridicule!
But the facts forced him to bow his head. The title of King of Chu was not something that could be shaken by the Xie family alone. If Chu Feiyang had not just arrived in Youzhou and was still familiar with everything, I am afraid that the Xie family would have been severely punished by Chu Feiyang long ago!
Thinking of this, Xie Yingping's originally smooth brows suddenly frowned, and he felt that the current situation was becoming increasingly complicated and difficult to see clearly. If the Rong family in Kyoto was added, the Xie family's foundation in Youzhou would be in danger!
"Sir, we're at the clinic!" At this time, the driver's voice sounded outside the car!
Chu Pei slowly opened his fierce eyes at this moment, while Xie Yingping had already sorted herself out and walked out of the carriage with a calm expression...
Although it was a quiet alley, there was a long queue outside the clinic at this time, and it was also a bustling scene inside. The little medicine boy was busy greeting patients, and the only doctor, Nie Huaiyuan, was sitting in the lobby, patiently taking the pulse and treating each patient!
The layout of the clinic is also different from other clinics. Although there are many patients, it does not look messy. The steps of picking medicine, decocting medicine, and seeing patients are all well organized and very orderly!
This made Xie Yingping, who had already heard that this clinic was different, observe everything even more carefully. She intuitively felt that Nie Huaiyuan, who only knew how to diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicine, would not be able to come up with such a good idea!
As they walked along, because Chu Pei was still wearing a cloak, everyone looked at him sideways and whispered about him, and he also successfully attracted the attention of Nie Huaiyuan, who was originally treating the patient seriously!
"Doctor Nie's clinic is truly unique. No wonder it has won the favor of the people so quickly!" Xie Yingping came to Nie Huaiyuan with Chu Pei, glanced at the people queuing in a long line, and spoke lightly!
"Someone!" Unexpectedly, Nie Huaiyuan's attention was completely focused on taking the pulse. Seeing Xie Yingping speak, he called over the little medicine boy beside him and instructed, "Please ask the two adults to sit in the back hall for a while. I will have a deep chat with you after I finish the diagnosis!"
After he finished speaking, Nie Huaiyuan stopped talking to the person beside him and instead carefully inquired about the patient's condition. He nodded slightly, picked up the brush at hand, and quickly wrote down a string of herbal names on the prescription...
Seeing Nie Huaiyuan busy, the two men frowned and followed the medicine boy into the back hall. Little did they know that they had to wait until dark and still Nie Huaiyuan didn't show up!
"Where's Doctor Nie?" Chu Pei gradually lost his patience. Because he was still recuperating, sitting for a long time made his face paler!
Xie Yingping was even more impatient because she had something on her mind and was delayed by Nie Huaiyuan for such a long time!
The little pharmacist said apologetically, "There are still a few patients. Please wait a moment!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Pei and Xie Yingping's expressions became even uglier. This Nie Huaiyuan was truly a lunatic. He had left them here for so long just for those patients!
A surge of anger surged in my heart, and I saw Xie Yingping suddenly stand up, only to see the Xie family's steward walking towards me from the lobby with an anxious look on his face!
"Greetings, Lord Chu!" Seeing Chu Pei here, the steward showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, and then saluted Chu Pei in a mature manner. The anxiety on his face also subsided a little, but he immediately stood up and whispered a long speech in Xie Yingping's ear!
Xie Yingping's face gradually became more and more embarrassed as time went by. The fury in her eyes replaced her previous calmness. Her dagger-like gaze instantly shot towards the little medicine boy guarding the door, and she angrily asked, "Who is the owner of this clinic?"
The little medicine boy looked at the furious man with some fear, his legs trembling uncontrollably. He pressed his body against the door frame, pointing to the lobby with one hand, and said tremblingly, "It's Doctor Nie!"
His hands behind his back suddenly clenched into fists. Xie Yingping suddenly realized that this might be a trap set by the other party, and he foolishly jumped into it. It was not until something happened that he realized what was going on!
"What happened?" Looking at Xie Yingping's suddenly changed expression and his full body of anger, Chu Pei naturally noticed his abnormality. Could it be that something happened to the Xie family?
"I think it will take several hours for Doctor Nie to come here. Lord Chu, why don't you come with me to a place first!" Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Xie Yingping tried his best to calm his mood and anger. Once a businessman loses his mind, he will not be able to solve the difficulties he faces!
Seeing that Xie Yingping rarely showed such a heavy expression, Chu Pei nodded, then asked the butler to help him stand up. They boarded the carriage together and rushed to the place Xie Yingping mentioned...
"What on earth happened?" Chu Pei asked the butler of the Chu Mansion to ride on horseback. At this time, only himself and Xie Yingping were left in the car. Chu Pei then spoke!
Xie Yingping looked up at Chu Pei, who looked a little puzzled, and sneered as she explained, "My Lord has been unconscious for so long, and he's become so out of touch with the news? Could it be that someone tampered with the servants of the Chu Mansion while he was unconscious?"
Seeing Xie Yingping ignoring his kindness, Chu Pei's face was filled with anger. The dormant authority in his body instantly burst out. He shot a stern look at Xie Yingping and said coldly, "Patriarch Xie, please mind your own business! When did it become your turn to dictate my affairs?"
Chu Pei's words calmed Xie Yingping down for a moment. Rage had consumed his rationality, but now, looking at the equally enraged Chu Pei, he finally calmed down and spoke slowly, "There's a problem with the batch of jade artifacts that the Xie family submitted to the merchant today! It's getting really chaotic right now! I suspect someone is taking advantage of this opportunity to target the Xie family! Think about it, sir. Youzhou used to be peaceful, but since General Hu Wei, King Chu, and the others entered Youzhou, how much has happened? Even the Xie family has suffered greatly. Don't you want to find out who's behind this?"
Before Xie Yingping opened her mouth, Chu Pei had already guessed what had happened, and the other party's guess was not entirely unreasonable. However, they still had to wait until they arrived at the scene to draw a conclusion, so as to avoid it falling into the ears of those with ulterior motives and becoming a handle for others in the future!
The interior of the carriage fell silent for a moment. Under the moonlight, the carriage galloped steadily and swiftly, its wheels rolling over the bluestone road and turning onto the suburban path, weaving through the dark woods...
As the dots of light appeared, the people in the car heard a lot of arguing from far away...
"What do you think we should do with this batch of jade? Fortunately, we just carefully inspected the goods. If we hadn't checked them in person, we would have been deceived by your Xie family!"
"Yes! No wonder they asked us to pick up the goods at night. It turns out they were waiting to cheat us! They even passed off low-quality goods as high-quality goods and handed them to us! I know your Xie family is wealthy and powerful, and you have the support of Lord Chu, but you are bullying us like this. Aren't you afraid that we will go to the capital to complain to the emperor?
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