Yan Cigui

Chapter 16 The Duke is in good health

Lin Yunyan stood still and looked up at the shop sign.

 There are three big characters in the letter, Taohezhai.

 She had heard of this place, but it was her first time coming back.

　　When she heard the name of this shop, it had already changed hands for two years.

Looking further up, the second-floor window facing the street is half open.

"Third Master, County..." Chen Gui paused and simply changed the sentence to something unmistakable, "Sir, the nobleman has arrived."

Lin Xun nodded: "Have you seen him?"

Chen Gui said softly: "He seems to have gone upstairs from the back door of the shop. I didn't see him."

Lin Xun touched his beard.

 It’s okay if one person goes forward and the other person goes behind. It doesn’t matter.

As for the origin of the other party, I’m curious now. It’s not much different if I find out a moment earlier or a moment later.

Lin Yunyan walked into the shop behind Lin Xun.

Jing Daguan was waiting at the entrance of the stairs. He had already heard Xu Jian tell the identity of the visitor, and made a gesture to invite him to go upstairs.

 Then, he saw Lin Yunyan frown.

 Seems to be dissatisfaction?

Jing Daduan glanced at his round belly.

 You think he’s blocking the way?

That’s right, it’s just such a narrow opening, and his fat figure is standing here...

The elders are more casual, and it doesn't matter if they are squeezed or bumped into, but this is the princess, and even though she is wearing men's clothes, she is still a delicate girl.

Jing Da was very knowledgeable. Since he couldn't move his seat underneath, he raised his feet and led the way: "The steps are a bit steep, noble man, be careful where you step."

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When the nobles all went upstairs, Jing Dafan looked again and saw that the princess's face became even darker.

Could it be that the princess doesn’t like climbing stairs?

Lin Yunyan stretched out her hand and rubbed her eyebrows.

 Xu Jian is really amazing.

 My legs are not broken and I can walk. Can I walk up stairs like this?

Chen Gui said that if this shop has a backyard, then there will be a house. Obviously, the meeting place can be set on the ground, but you have to climb a flight of stairs.

Based on her understanding of Xu Jian, this is most likely a part of the test, to see how she reacts to "climbing stairs". The greater the reaction, the less blind she is.

Lin Yunyan could guess that she felt unhappy.

Xu Jian is best like a blind cat, but he bumped into a dead mouse and caused a mistake.

If not, she would have thought about it carefully when she had the opportunity. How could it be so difficult to hurt her leg?

Jing Dadan knocked on the door.

 Soon, the door was opened from the inside.

 The person who opened the door was a young boy.

Lin Xun felt much more at ease when he saw it. Yun Yan said that the other party was a junior, so she really didn't lie to him.

The boy got out of the way, and Lin Xun entered the private room. He looked up and saw the people standing at the round table, and swallowed the word "nephew" hard.

 Young, yes.

Junior, that’s right too.

 But I am the Duke of Fuguo!

He Lin Xun is just the younger brother of an uncle!

 Can you shamelessly call someone a "nephew"?

Lin Yunyan took a step forward, lowered her eyes, and said lightly: "The Duke is in good health."

Lin Xun also wanted to salute, but when he suddenly heard this sentence, he couldn't help but glance at Xu Jian's legs.

 When greeting the Duke of Fuguo, can you say "well"?

How could something like this happen to Yun Yan?

“Third Master, Princess,” Xu Jian said in return, “please take a seat.”

Lin Xun was still thinking about the question just now, so he ignored the fact that Xu Jian recognized Lin Yunyan at a glance, said a few polite words, and sat down.

 The servant came forward to serve tea.

Lin Yunyan is no stranger to him. His name is Shen Chen, and he is one of the two personal followers chosen by Xu Jian's grandfather for him. They have grown up together since childhood.

 In the past, Lin Yunyan was not good at martial arts, and Xu Jian was not good at walking. If it were not for Shen Chen and Xuan Su to protect him, he would have lost his life long ago.

It's a pity that under such conspiracy, the few of them failed to pull out the trick in the end.

Shen Chen and Xuan Su were killed one after another, and she and Xu Jian were trapped in the fire...

Thinking of this, Lin Yunyan turned to look at Xu Jian.

Xu Jian looked calm, but Lin Yunyan didn't see a single clue from his face.

He noticed Lin Yunyan looking at her, raised her eyebrows, and looked back with a half-smile.

Lin Yunyan felt a little surprised in her heart.

 In her memory, it seems that she has never seen Xu Jian with such an expression.

 Except when he couldn't reach an agreement with the Liu family, Xu Jian had always been steady and restrained.

The Empress Dowager also said that after all, he inherited the title of Duke, and Xu Jian has a composure beyond his years.

 Words like frivolous, flamboyant, and unbridled have never been applied to Xu Jian.

The Xu Jian in front of her actually made her feel strange.

Xu Jian had no intention of continuing the lawsuit. He took a sip of tea and said straight to the point: "Since Uncle Chengyi is interested in participating in the business in Lao Shi Lane, he should have some insights, right?"

Lin Xun said: "The government has discussed it before, that alley..."

"I can't talk about opinions," Lin Yunyan interrupted Lin Xun, "The Duke of Guo originally wanted to buy an alley with his family, right?

 Since you are so generous, you probably already have a plan on how to make money in the future.

We are just sharing a piece of the pie. The Duke of Guo pays the big share and we pay the small share. Naturally, your opinion will prevail.

 Really, uncle? "

Lin Xun nodded quickly: "Yes!"

 I almost forgot just now, he is just a guest, and Yun Yan comes to discuss business, and he cannot overstep his authority.

 Xu Jian's eyes turned between Lin Xun and Lin Yunyan.

"Is it making money..." Xu Jian laughed and said, "To be honest with you two, I didn't think about making money when I bought Laoshi Alley. I resigned from the Ministry of War and have nothing to do on weekdays. I just bought an alley. I don't have any shortage. Money, I don’t care how many years it takes for Laoshi Lane to recover its capital, and it doesn’t matter if I lose money. Does your government have the same plan as me? "

Lin Xun’s scalp felt numb when he heard this.

 He had never dealt with Xu Jian before and had only heard some rumors, none of which were "dandy behavior".

  Could it be said that injury changes a person’s temperament?

 Wrong.

This move is not considered a dandy. Buying land and buying a shop is a serious business, and it is not a cockfight or a cricket fight. One goes in and out of a gambling house, and the money is gone.

　　It just doesn’t quite fit in with their sincere uncle’s intentions.

However, this makes their ideas even more valuable.

 The articles of association have been laid out, and there is a lot of work to do, and it is easy to make money from the business, and Fuguo Gong should not refuse it.

"In that case..." Lin Yunyan pretended to think about it, and then said, "You are willing to discuss with us because you want to have a good relationship. I would like to ask shamelessly, can the Duke of the country send the Buddha to the west and buy it in another alley?"

As soon as these words came out, not to mention how Xu Jian felt, Lin Xun's scalp and body were all numb.

How is this so shameless?

You can't say this even if you wipe ten layers of city walls.

Fortunately, my mother was not present. If she had heard this, she would probably have her breath stuck in her throat.

It's really strange today. Xu Jian is different from the rumors. Yun Yan walked into this private room and spoke with a stick and a gun, which is different from her usual.

 Is this how we have to talk about business?

Although he doesn't have much experience, he has run errands and done things for his brother. He has never seen such a way.

 The Duke of Fu would probably not be happy after hearing this request.

 Xu Jian leaned back in his chair and said, "What if I don't change?"

“Then let Chen Gui and the Jingdong family discuss how to make money,” Lin Yunyan answered matter-of-factly, “You can just be a hands-off shopkeeper.”

Thanks to book friend Xu Bicheng’s official girlfriend, I am a sister, and I only read the book without leaving any comments.

 (End of this chapter)