Chapter 423 The compensation must be more or less, otherwise I am afraid he will jump up and down
In the reception room, Bai Chengren relied on his thick skin to sit still. Bai Ziqing stood up first when she saw the person coming in, and with a smile on her face, she called the person who came in "elder sister".
Bai Chengren was stunned for a moment.
Sang Zhixia was also surprised, but she maintained a smile on her face. She dodged Bai Ziqing's greeting and said in a familiar tone, "I heard that you were here and thought it was a miscommunication. I never thought you were really here."
"Zi Yu often complains about you in his letters. If he knew you were in Shu, he would definitely nag you again."
Bai Ziyu's caravan often helped Sang Zhixia deliver letters back and forth between Kyoto and the northwest, and also provided timely assistance when famine broke out in the northwest.
He and Sang Zhixia were relatively familiar with each other through their constant correspondence, so it seemed particularly natural for him to start with Bai Ziyu.
The smile in Bai Ziqing's eyes deepened, and his face was full of helplessness: "Eldest sister always makes fun of me."
"Brother, you're so busy at home, how could you have the time to talk about me, a leisurely person in the mountains?"
"Come to think of it, when I came to visit Lord Bai, I was afraid I'd come to see nothing. I didn't expect that my elder sister would actually be here."
Bai Ziqing glanced at Bai Chengren, hesitant to speak, and said with a half-smile, "Master Bai, I'm extremely sorry for bothering you with my waiting today. I have some family matters to discuss with my family, but I'm afraid it's inappropriate for too many people to hear them."
Sang Zhixia lowered her head and smiled without saying much, and her meaning of tacit agreement was also very obvious.
Even Bai Chengren, with his thick skin, couldn't sit still any longer. He forced out a dry laugh and stood up, saying, "I was distracted for a moment and forgot my limits."
"Since you have something to say, I won't stay here any longer."
"Someone come!"
Bai Chengren stared at the subtle expressions in Bai Ziqing and Sang Zhixia's eyes, then gritted his teeth and called over his attendants, saying, "Serve here, and don't be negligent!"
Bai Ziqing seemed to think it was unnecessary.
Sang Zhixia tucked her hair under her ear with her index finger and said slowly, "The Governor is worried that I'm still suspected of colluding with a wanted criminal and will try to escape again."
Bai Ziqing raised an eyebrow at the sound: "Colluding with a wanted criminal? Where did you get that from?"
Sang Zhixia acted as if she was going to tell him everything. Seeing this, Bai Chengren quickly made amends awkwardly, "That's not the way I said it."
"It's just that the situation in Shu is not stable right now. Without guards, something might go wrong. That's why I'm being extra cautious."
"You guys chat slowly, I'll go take care of other things first. Once you've agreed to settle down here for the time being, I'll show my hospitality."
Bai Chengren ran away as if a ghost was chasing him, and his back looked miserable no matter how you looked at him.
After the people walked away, Ling Chu and the others who came with Sang Zhixia consciously guarded the door, leaving it wide open, giving no chance for anyone to eavesdrop.
Sang Zhixia sat down facing Bai Ziqing with her back to the door. She let out a breath calmly and mouthed "thank you" to Bai Ziqing gratefully.
Bai Ziqing's smile deepened when he saw this. He picked up the teapot and slowly poured a cup of tea, pushing it to Sang Zhixia's hand. He chuckled and said, "Eldest sister, you don't have to be so polite to me."
Sang Zhixia was at a loss: "Actually, there's no need to be so polite, I..."
"You deserve to be the eldest sister."
Bai Ziqing lowered his voice and smiled as he said, "Xu Yu saved our lives. I call him brother, and it's only right for me to call him sister. Just accept it."
Sang Zhixia hadn't expected all this to happen. After a moment's pause, she couldn't help but laugh, "I'm sorry for causing you trouble by being so reckless."
Bai Ziqing might just happen to be in Shu, but the trouble here actually has nothing to do with him, so it's completely understandable that he doesn't care.
Sang Zhixia felt a little guilty for being dragged into this without any warning and finally helping him to raise such a big banner with a smile on his face.
Bai Ziqing didn't care about this.
Bai Ziqing said softly in the mist of tea fragrance, "It may seem reckless, but it's actually a great effort."
"The benefits gained from this incident are several times greater than expected. The gains far outweigh the losses. No matter how you look at it, Xu Yu got a huge bargain."
The people sent by Xu Yu told Bai Ziqing everything in detail. After knowing the whole story, he became more aware of the role Sang Zhixia played in this game.
I have to say, it was indeed unexpected.
Bai Ziqing didn't elaborate on how anxious Xu Yu was in urging him to come. He simply said in a relaxed tone, "Don't worry, sister. We've got what we needed. All the work hasn't been in vain."
"Before the dust settles, some people are unable to show up, so I'll be assisting my eldest sister with the disaster relief and porridge distribution. If you need any help, please feel free to let me know."
Bai Ziqing was determined to stay for the time being, and Sang Zhixia was not someone who would not appreciate it.
Just before finalizing it, Sang Zhixia couldn't help but hesitate and said, "Things are different now than they were in the past. Although no one in Shu knows my origins, I am still..."
"Wouldn't it be bad if people knew you were involved?"
Although the second son of the Duke's Mansion is not involved in the court, he is in a position where everyone wants to find fault with him.
If the fact that they have any dealings with the criminal's family is exposed, it will be a disaster for the huge Duke's Mansion.
Bai Ziqing didn't care about this. Shu Ran smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need to learn."
"Besides, the wind from Shu doesn't reach Kyoto. As long as the damned person keeps his mouth shut, nothing can be said."
By now, many people in Shu have already had one foot in the grave.
No matter if it was Xu Yu who set up the trap, Bai Ziqing who got involved, or even Zhao Zhongquan who was already heading towards Kyoto, they would not give these people a chance to live.
Sang Zhixia suddenly let go of the huge stone in her heart and returned to her guest room accompanied by Bai Ziqing.
Bai Ziqing didn't seem to be shy at all. He immediately asked someone to clean up the house next to Sang Zhixia's and moved in that night.
When Bai Chengren learned about the commotion in the front yard, his brows furrowed uncontrollably.
Things were completely different from what he had expected.
More and more people are getting involved in the muddy waters of Shu. The mountains that follow one after another are more difficult than the last. The tides are piling up, and simple and crude methods are no longer feasible.
He had to get rid of all these troublemakers before things got out of hand, otherwise...
Bai Chengren quickly closed his eyes to suppress the obscurity in his eyes, stiffened his neck and said word by word, "The assassination attempt on the inn has been cancelled."
"From today on, we must ensure the safety of everyone in the inn. No further trouble can occur before they leave Shu."
Chen Xiu agreed at first, but then couldn't help but hesitate: "Sir, the whereabouts of Qi Yan'er..."
"Keep checking!"
Bai Chengren slammed the table in frustration, "A person that big can't just disappear into thin air! But the people over here can't move!"
Chen Xiu shrank his neck and quickly said yes, then grabbed his robe and rushed out.
Soon the official from upstairs came down and said anxiously, "Sir, the man upstairs said he wants to go out of town to distribute porridge tomorrow. Do you think this is a good idea..."
"Let her go."
Bai Chengren gritted his teeth and said angrily, "She can do whatever she wants."
"Send someone to follow them secretly. Also, take Qi Jie away tomorrow while they are out. Qi Jie can't stay here anymore."
The people who received the order dispersed one after another. On the unnoticed eaves in the night, Xu Yu, dressed in black, rubbed his fingertips and squinted his eyes at the thin black-clad man in front of him. His expression was subtle: "Are you sure you don't need help?"
"Need not."
The man in black stood up slowly with his back to Xu Yu and said calmly, "I will bring people to rescue the owner tomorrow. By then, I'm afraid this inn will be gone. Is that okay?"
After hearing this, Xu Yu raised his eyebrows silently, and laughed heartily: "Please do as you please."
The man in black seemed to breathe a sigh of relief without making a sound.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yu changed the subject and said, "This stronghold is not mine. Remember to ask your owner to pay compensation later."
Man in black: “…”
Xu Yu sighed, "The innkeeper is a stingy person by nature. Remember to tell your village owner that the compensation should be more or less, otherwise I'm afraid he will be furious."
The man in black exhaled with difficulty, forced a smile and said, "Okay."
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