Chapter 259 The Blind Lady
"Please ask Madam Su Er to come to the small living room in the front yard. I will be there soon."
Su Qianqian changed her mind, put on a thick cloak, held a small hand warmer, and got on the warm sedan to go to the small living room in the front yard.
After entering the room, before Su Mu could untie his cloak, Madam Su Er had already impatiently stood up from her seat and came over to hold Su Qianqian's hand:
"Qianqian, I thought about it all night last night, and suddenly I remembered something. I wonder if it has anything to do with that Lord."
Su Qianqian took off Madam Su's hand and said calmly, "Second Aunt, tell me about it. I'll tell my cousin after I hear it. Maybe it will be helpful."
Madam Su's eyes lit up: "If it's useful, does it count as my merit? When the meritorious ones return the money, they should be given priority."
"Of course it counts. The more useful the information Second Aunt provides, the greater her contribution will be. If the Dali Temple adopts it, she will also be rewarded."
Su Qianqian painted a big rosy picture for Mrs. Su.
"Okay, okay, that's it." Mrs. Su sat down and leaned half of her body over the table to get closer to Su Qianqian, fearing that Su Qianqian couldn't hear clearly.
"I remember one time when I went to look for that short-lived brother, he was about to go out, I didn't talk too much, he said impatiently that he had to go to Yulinfang to meet a noble, we can talk when he comes back.
After he left, I casually asked my sister-in-law which distinguished person my brother went to meet. My sister-in-law's face turned cold and she said that my brother went out on time on the 15th of every month, and that the day of reunion was not precious, so that person must be a distinguished person. She also said a lot of unpleasant things.
I was beaten up for no reason, so I was naturally angry, so I went to Yulinfang to look for my disappointing brother.
I walked around until I was dizzy, but I couldn't see any house that looked like a place with a mistress. When I was about to leave, I saw a large house with a side door opened. My brother came out with his brows covered, hurried out of the alley, and turned a few corners before getting on the carriage.
I just thought that he was a useless guy who had secretly met some lady in the backyard, but I dared not say anything for fear of ruining his family's reputation and delaying the marriage of your brother and sister. So I never mentioned it again after that.
Nowadays, which lady is so blind as to take the risk to have a secret meeting with that short-lived and incompetent man? ”
Mrs. Su Er did not feel sad when she mentioned Liu Zi, but rather she was full of disgust and contempt.
"Although this doesn't prove that he is the leader of that meeting, it is still a useful piece of information. I will definitely tell my cousin the truth. Does Second Aunt have anything else to say?"
"There is one more thing... Qianqian, your status is different now. The Marquis of Wuning's mansion is very popular. Madam Qin, your mother-in-law, and the Marquis of Wuning all respect you. If you can say a few good words for your second aunt in front of your grandmother and your father..."
Madam Su twisted her handkerchief and spoke hesitantly.
"Second Aunt, didn't you say before that it's one's own fault, and that if you don't live up to your expectations, no one can help you? Why are you begging me now? Am I not the one who is not living up to your expectations?"
Su Qianqian said with a smile, and without waiting for Madam Su Er to say more, she looked at the time and sent the guests away: "Qianqian will not keep Second Aunt for long, there are many things to do in the mansion, and she is still waiting for my instructions."
After seeing off Madam Su Er, Su Qianqian returned to Tinglan Courtyard and copied the list that Qin Hanzhang brought back with her left hand. She then hid the copy written by Qin Hanzhang in a secluded place in the study.
After changing into men's clothes and taking half of the list with her, Su Qianqian took Xue Ke out.
Qi Mincheng now has no money to go to Yanyu Tower to find Yanliu, but he is still a frequent customer at the gambling house and would go to try his luck whenever he has some money.
Su Qianqian and Xue Ke found the third gambling house and saw the eldest son of the loyal and brave mansion staring at the dice cup and shouting, "Big, big, big..."
"Little!" The dealer opened the dice cup, and Qi Mincheng slumped his shoulders in frustration, motioning to the servant who followed him to get more silver. The servant shook his head with a bitter face: "Sir, there is no silver left, let's go back."
"Why should I go back? I have to get back my capital. I was going to buy furs for Miaomiao. What can I buy them with now? Once I win back my capital, we will leave immediately!"
Qi Mincheng searched his body but couldn't find anything valuable except a jade pendant. He picked it up and hesitated for a moment. Seeing that everyone was putting silver on it, he made up his mind to exchange the jade pendant for silver.
"This jade pendant is not worth much silver, Mr. Qi. Thirty taels is still a lot for you." The second manager of the gambling house said as he looked at the jade pendant.
"Thirty taels? Look at what kind of jade this is? Look at its quality. If you need money urgently, you can't sell it for one thousand taels!" Qi Mincheng became anxious when he heard this.
"One thousand taels? The gambling house only recognizes silver, not objects. Take the one thousand taels of silver back and sell it to someone with a lot of money. We won't accept it!"
The second shopkeeper threw the jade pendant back to Qi Mincheng.
"Hey, what's wrong with you..." Qi Mincheng pointed at the second shopkeeper angrily, then saw the thugs in the gambling house with frowning faces, and quickly hooked his finger back.
"Mr. Qi, my master is willing to buy your jade pendant at a high price. Please follow me." Xue Ke said at this time, looking up.
"Who is your young master?" The second shopkeeper glared at Xue Ke when he saw someone trying to steal his business.
"Even if you don't know the value of the property, there will always be someone who does. Come on, let's go meet your master." Qi Mincheng picked up the jade pendant and followed Xue Ke out of the gambling house.
Anmin Teahouse was not far ahead. Su Qianqian had already sat down in the private room on the second floor, waiting for Qi Mincheng.
When Qi Mincheng saw Su Qianqian, he was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses and asked, "Could it be that you are the cousin of the Su family who lives in the Marquis of Wuning Mansion?"
Su Qianqian: You know a lot!
"That's right, Master Qi. I just saw him by chance in the gambling house. I heard from others that he was the eldest son of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's mansion. He is a cousin of the Marquis and is going to marry the third daughter of the Su mansion.
Seeing that the young master seemed to be in trouble, he ordered a little boy to bring him here. Please don't blame the young master for Su Qian's rudeness. ”
"How can it be so abrupt? This is how it should be between relatives!" Qi Mincheng sat down with confidence, and Su Qianqian immediately poured tea for Qi Mincheng personally.
"Mr. Qi, this jade pendant looks to be of smooth texture and is worth more than a thousand taels. Wouldn't it be a pity to sell it?" Su Qianqian took a look at the jade pendant that Qi Mincheng took out.
"It's really urgent. If I had the money, I would redeem it."
Qi Mincheng was also a little reluctant to part with it, as it was a gift from his grandmother and it was the property of the old Lord Zhongyong.
"It's okay, Xue Ke." Su Qianqian gestured to Xue Ke to take the silver.
After receiving the silver note of 1,000 taels, Qi Mincheng was extremely grateful: "Mr. Su is really generous. Don't worry, I will bring the silver to redeem it in a few days."
"Mr. Qi, don't worry. I shouldn't have accepted this jade pendant..." Su Qianqian said.
Qi Mincheng was surprised and wanted to take the jade pendant back.
"But I'm afraid it will be a burden to Mr. Qi, so I'll accept it first." Su Qianqian continued.
Qi Mincheng had no choice but to smile and nod: "That's right." He handed the jade pendant to her again, and Xue Ke reached out to take it and put it away.
"In fact, I have a business deal. I don't know if Mr. Qi is interested. It doesn't require any capital. As long as I borrow Mr. Su's face to make a trip, it won't be a problem to get a thousand taels of gold. What is this thousand taels of silver?"
Su Qianqian raised her eyebrows and looked at Qi Mincheng.
"A thousand taels of gold, no capital required, Mr. Su, tell me quickly, what is the business?"
Qi Mincheng's eyes lit up.
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