Chapter 214 Uncle Yang's Conditions
When we arrived at Lao Gui's farm, there was no one there. The people at the door said that Lao Gui had gone out to visit friends and didn't say when he would be back.
Wanxiang frowned, feeling a little uneasy, "Miss, what should we do now?"
"Do you know who my master went to see and where he went?"
The gatekeeper thought for a moment and said, "Before the host left, he said he was an old friend and that he had finally come. He loved fine wine, and they must have a good time and not leave until they were drunk."
Song Ci quickly thought about who this person was, and soon remembered that Lao Gui had mentioned him once.
As they drank tea, the old ghost's face was filled with nostalgia. "I haven't had many friends in my life, and my best one was that stinky scholar. He later gave up studying to go into business, and has become very wealthy in the Jiangnan area, with children and grandchildren all around him. I don't know when we'll have the chance to meet again. He said he would definitely come to Beijing to see me if he had the chance, and I'm really looking forward to it."
Thinking of these words, Song Ci quickly locked onto the person.
After returning to the Song family, he asked Tian'er to help pass a message to the people left behind by Pei Ji, asking them to check whether there was a wealthy businessman among the people who had recently come to the capital.
Not only are Pei Ji's men top-notch martial arts, they also have their own intelligence network, so the news will be quickly ascertained.
"Recently, a wealthy businessman from Jiangnan came to Beijing and is currently staying at a hot spring resort in the suburbs."
There are only a few good villages with hot springs in the suburbs. After Song Ci thought it through, he took Tian'er Wanxiang and hurried there in a carriage.
Not to mention the bumpy ride, Song Ci had no time to rest and found the manor where the rich businessman lived.
Someone outside the door stopped them, and Song Ci explained the reason, "I'm here to look for my master. He's a guest at your master's manor. Just let him know who we are."
The doorman took a look at her attire and demeanor, quickly nodded, and went in. He came out after a while.
"Our master said that the young lady should come into the manor for a chat."
Song Ci was not polite. She had no time to waste. The later she was, the more danger Pei Ji would be in.
From afar, the sound of stringed instruments could be heard, accompanied by a nightingale-like voice, bringing a sense of peace and joy. Even Song Ci, a man of many years and experience, could not help but be drawn to such a beautiful voice.
She hadn't forgotten the purpose of her visit. When she entered the room, she saw the master lying crookedly on a chair, his hands rhythmically beating the beat. When the woman with the outstanding voice finished her song, he stood up and applauded, "Well done! I rarely hear such good singing."
An old man who was about the same age as Lao Gui stroked his beard and said with a smile: "You are still the same as you were back then."
Seeing Song Ci coming over, he said again: "This is the girl you praised so much, right?"
"Yes, Song Ci, come and meet your Uncle Yang."
"Song Ci meets Uncle Yang."
Uncle Yang took a look at her and saw that her eyes were clear and her every move was quite elegant. He nodded in appreciation and said, "It is indeed as you said. You are a person with a beautiful and refined mind."
"Of course, Song Ci is my beloved apprentice."
Song Ci's cheeks turned slightly red at the praise. She knew that her master was usually very confident, but she didn't expect him to be so at this time. She blushed when she heard these compliments, but her master didn't feel guilty at all.
His character is truly incomparable to that of ordinary people.
She suppressed these thoughts, quickly explained her purpose, and looked at the old ghost expectantly, "Master, you once said that this medicine is difficult to obtain, but also easy to obtain. So where is this medicine?"
The old ghost picked up the wine glass, drank it all, and burped. "Isn't this a coincidence? The person who has this medicine is right in front of us, in the hands of your Uncle Yang."
Song Ci thought to herself, there really are such coincidences in the world, and her trip was not in vain. "Uncle Yang, I really need this medicine you have, so please give it to me. Of course, I won't let you suffer any loss. You can make a request, and as long as I can do it, I will do my best to meet it."
She lowered her head, her attitude was very sincere, and the room fell silent for a moment.
After a long time, Lao Gui said: "Lao Yang, please give me a reply, is it possible or not?"
Uncle Yang: "Speaking of which, I have another problem that bothers me when I come to Beijing this time. If you can help me solve it, I will give you this medicine."
"Speaking."
"It's not a big deal, you don't need to be nervous. I have a granddaughter, she's still young and a bit naughty. She was spoiled at home, which has led to her being lawless now. I came to Beijing this time to ask for a teacher to teach her so that she can control her temper. I see that Miss Song's every move is very consistent with my ideas. Why don't you let Miss Song be my granddaughter's teacher?"
"But, Uncle Yang, I have never taught anyone..." Song Ci was a little nervous. Although she wanted the medicine, the other party had entrusted an important younger generation of the family to her, so she didn't intend to be perfunctory.
"It doesn't matter. Just keep her by your side and give her some pointers. I haven't thought of turning her into a real lady, I just hope she can be more intelligent. Her family is simple, and her personality is simple, but..."
Uncle Yang said this, and after a moment of contemplation, he continued, "I can protect her temporarily, but not forever. She must be able to stand firm, which is the foundation."
After hearing this, Song Ci also understood. It seemed that this girl was extremely favored in the Yang family, but it was unclear what would happen in the future. Uncle Yang wanted to make plans for his granddaughter in advance.
"I understand. Since Uncle Yang has entrusted me with this important task, Song Ci will definitely do a good job and live up to his trust."
"Okay." Uncle Yang smiled happily.
He was a little hesitant just now. He knew Lao Gui's personality. He was always exaggerating. When he met someone or something he liked, he wanted to praise it to the sky. When he met someone he disliked, he wanted to crush them to pieces. He thought that this girl might be what Lao Gui liked, but he had to observe her in person.
Seeing that the other party spoke and acted steadily and reliably, and that he was young and knew how to act with discretion and grace, he was completely relieved.
Moreover, he learned from Lao Gui that this Miss Song was extraordinary. She was struggling to survive in such a complicated environment as the Song family. His daughter Shanshan really needed such a teacher.
He said it without hesitation, "I don't have the medicine with me right now. I'll send a letter of divorce and have it delivered as fast as possible. I think it should arrive in three days. I'll have it delivered to you in three days."
"Okay, thank you Uncle Yang."
"Don't be polite. Since you are Lao Gui's apprentice, you should call me uncle. We are all family. Come on, bring Shanshan here quickly."
Song Ci was stunned for a moment, and before she could ask, she heard Uncle Yang continue, "Take this child back today."
Why did Uncle Yang look relieved from this look? No, she must have seen it wrong.
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