I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 23: It was sent to the mansion by Master Chen

"Xiyue, has the Xu family found new seeds?"

Zhou Xiujing still had a smile on his face, and his brocade clothes fluttered in the spring breeze that blew into the hall, making him look like a nobleman.

He just saw Xu Xiyue send a few more seeds into the military supply account, to be evaluated by Yaoxu Langjun.

But he was not worried.

Because medicinal herbs such as Scutellaria baicalensis, Kynam leaves, and Coptis chinensis, although they look ordinary, are necessities in the military.

The sources of medicine have long been spread all over the world, and the quality has tended to be stable, so there is actually not much difference between different companies.

The only difference is that the source of medicine for his Zhou family this time came from the Qun Yu Yao Tai, which was ranked 52nd on the Xuanmen list. It was specially found for him by his uncle who was an official in the capital.

Zhou Xiujing really didn't know how they could find better seeds considering the Xu family's origins as a self-made man.

So, Zhou Xiujing still had some arrogance in his tone and asked in a condescending manner.

This time Xu Xiyue did not remain silent, but just nodded and said: "I got some better seeds by chance."

Zhou Xiujing smiled, but did not mention the matter of these medicinal herbs anymore. Instead, he asked about Xu Xiyue's past.

"The scenery on Mount Qixia is said to be quite pleasant. The autumn moon is frosty and the sky is white. It is also like the green mist coming out of the mountains, and the pines and rocks are fascinating, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

If there is a chance in the future, I would like to ask you to take me to visit Mount Qixia."

"It is said that although there is no Xuanmen on Mount Qixia, there is an immortal. Xiyue has lived in Mount Qixia for a long time. Have you ever seen that immortal?"

Zhou Xiujing asked.

Xu Xiyue replied in a disjointed manner: "Qixia Mountain is indeed beautiful, but the mountain path is winding, and it is not easy to climb to a high place and enjoy the scenery of Qixia Mountain."

Zhou Xiujing laughed and said, "I know Xiyue is a master of divine essence, and is almost the best among the younger generation in Sunan Prefecture.

I naturally cannot compare with you, but I have also cultivated true energy, and my true energy has already grown into a wonderful tree that is about to bear fruit.

Even if the road to Qixia Mountain is more winding, it shouldn’t be able to stop me.”

"When this matter is over, and when the Xu family's medicinal fields are planted with my Zhou family's medicinal herbs, and you can also get rid of the shackles, we can make an appointment to go to Qixia Mountain for a stroll."

"You..." Xin Tong understood what Zhou Xiujing meant and was immediately furious. If it were someone else, with Xin Tong's temper, he would have definitely cursed at him.

But this is the government office, and today is a very important occasion that concerns the future of the Xu family. She could only suppress her anger and just looked at Zhou Xiujing coldly.

Zhou Xiujing was actually also feeling a little angry.

He held the cup in his hand and turned the lid of the bowl.

Ever since Xu Xiyue came back from Mount Qixia, he has been flattering Xu Xiyue many times.

All the young masters and ladies in the entire Sunan Prefecture knew that he had feelings for Xu Xiyue.

But this Miss Xu did not take it seriously at all, and even threw a bouquet of flowers to find a husband, which was a slap in his face.

This made Zhou Xiujing feel more and more angry.

However, Zhou Xiujing was waiting calmly, waiting for an opportunity.

Just like today.

"Today, we can decide the life and death of the Xu family." Zhou Xiujing took a sip of tea, with a cold light in his eyes: "After we decide the life and death of the Xu family, I will see how arrogant you are."

"When the Xu family's medicine contracts are all gone, and the Xu family wants to survive, you can only come to me for help."

Zhou Xiujing thought about this and felt extremely happy. The depression that had accumulated over the past few days almost dissipated, making him feel happy.

Even the speed of the internal Qi circulation has become much faster.

At this moment, the silent Xu Xiyue suddenly spoke up and said, "Mr. Zhou was able to find such precious seeds. I think his mother's family in the capital must have gone through a lot of trouble."

Zhou Xiujing smiled and nodded, saying, "My uncle is of extraordinary status, and he can find even the most expensive spiritual medicine, but it is more difficult to find better ones for these common medicinal materials.

So just as Xiyue said, it really took a lot of effort, the Qunyu Yaotai on the Xuanmen list is not accessible to ordinary people."

Xu Xiyue nodded and said, "Having relatives serving as officials in the court makes many things much easier.

But... Mr. Zhou's uncle spent so much effort, I think he also wanted Mr. Zhou to seize the drug contract of Songhuai Army. If Mr. Zhou fails in this, I am afraid it will be difficult to explain. "

"Failure?" Zhou Xiujing laughed even more happily: "How did you fail?"

Xu Xiyue looked at the noble young master of the Zhou family with deep meaning in her eyes: "Young Master Zhou spoke to me several times, his tone was full of arrogance and confidence.

He even wanted to let me plant Zhou family’s medicinal herbs on Xu family’s medicinal fields.

But... things are unpredictable. Young Master Zhou asked his uncle, who is an official, to go to great lengths to find good medicine. His uncle, who is also an official in the capital, must be looking forward to a big reward from the Zhou family.

But if these rewards are in vain because of your failure, I wonder if your uncle in the capital will be angry. "

Xintong behind Xu Xiyue looked at her young lady with some surprise.

Then he understood... In recent days, the Xu family has been suppressed by the Zhou family many times, and the young master of the Zhou family has been disrespectful in front of his own young lady many times. Today he even said that he wanted the young lady to take him to visit the Qixia Mountain.

Given the young lady's gentle personality, even though she didn't say it explicitly, she must have been very angry in her heart.

That's why I said what I just said.

Xintong just felt very happy in his heart, and felt that the young lady who could say such words was more like the head of a big mansion.

Zhou Xiujing didn't think so. His expression didn't change, and he returned to normal. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he asked again: "How did you fail?"

"Is it just based on the Xu family's second-grade Buddha armor?"

Just at this time.

Someone came out of the quartermaster tent and called out the names loudly.

"Another medicinal herb has been selected."

"Buddha's nails, agarwood leaves, and golden threads on the lanterns!"

Zhou Xiujing's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Xu Xiyue beside him. Xu Xiyue's expression did not change, but she was already very nervous.

The quartermaster who called out the names said loudly, "These three herbs are all of... top grade!"

"Top Grade A!"

"How is this possible?" The officials in charge of the mansion who were resting in the rooms suddenly became chaotic, and the noisy sound almost blew the roof off.

Zhou Xiujing sat there in a daze. The cup in his hand, which he had been holding for a long time, suddenly fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

click...

The cup broke, and the tea in it splashed onto Zhou Xiujing's brocade clothes.

Someone in the room asked loudly: "Where did this Grade A medicinal material come from?"

"From the Xu family of Lianzhou." The quartermaster added.

Xintong cried with joy.

Xu Xiyue stood up and walked out of the government office.

Butler Zhao Er was waiting in front of the government office. When he saw his young lady coming out, he hurried over to greet her: "Young lady, how is it?"

"Grade A." Xintong answered excitedly with tears still on her face.

"Grade A... top?" Butler Zhao Er is also a cultivator, but at this moment, he still couldn't help but tremble slightly.

It was because his Xu family had been on the verge of death this time. Without these top-grade medicinal herbs, they would have fallen into it and would never have had a chance to recover.

"Second Master has made great contributions this time. When we return to the mansion, we will reward him well."

Xu Xiyue walked in front and spoke slowly.

"Second Master?" Butler Zhao Er, who was following behind Xu Xiyue, was a little confused.

Xu Xiyue heard the doubt in Butler Zhao's tone and said, "Second Master has been looking for medicine sources outside. Didn't he find the seeds of these three medicinal herbs?"

Butler Zhao Er was even more puzzled: "Miss, don't you know about this? I thought you already knew about Master Chen coming to deliver medicine."

Before Xu Xiyue could ask, Xin Tong asked in confusion: "Mr. Chen, which Mr. Chen?"

"Chen Zhian." Butler Zhao Er asked, "Chen Zhian from Qihuang Street?"

Xin Tong couldn't believe it, and her voice became much sharper and higher: "You said that this medicine was sent by Chen Zhian?"

Butler Zhao Er nodded: "Mr. Chen personally delivered it to the mansion."

Xu Xiyue and Xintong fell silent.

They remembered Chen Zhian who was greedy and took two hundred taels of gold from Zhou Xiujing, remembered Chen Zhian who blushed and rejected them, remembered Chen Zhian who painted with charcoal pencils, and remembered Chen Zhian who cooked delicious dishes...

Many times, Xu Xiyue and Xin Tong only thought that Chen Zhian on Qihuang Street was just an ordinary boy with some ordinary skills.

But today, the two of them have to remember another Chen Zhian.

——Get the Grade A medicinal herb seeds and save Chen Zhian from the Xu family.

Xu Xiyue remembered what Shen Haohao said.

"The laws of fate in this world are indescribable. A turning point may come in just one day or even a moment."

But Xu Xiyue never dreamed that the turning point of things would happen to Chen Zhian.

At this moment, Zhou Xiujing was still sitting in the government office.

His face no longer had the previous glow, and was covered in dust and dirt.

This nobleman, whose family had been running a medicinal materials business for generations, had no idea that there were top-grade Buddha's nails, agarwood leaves, and golden threads of the Chinese lantern in the world.

He paused for a long time before walking out of the government office. A sedan chair was already waiting for him at the door.

His body was trembling a little, and the servant beside him happened to fail to hold him steady, so he slapped the servant and sent him flying far away, cursing in a low voice: "You bastard, you can't even do your job properly."

At this moment, a guard from the mansion hurried over and presented a letter.

Zhou Xiujing was still angry, and snorted coldly: "What letter is so urgent? I'll read it when I get back home."

The guard bowed and said, "The person who sent the letter is truly extraordinary. Even the master dared not neglect it and specifically ordered me to deliver it as soon as possible."

"Master, you didn't open the letter? Was this letter written specifically for me?" Zhou Xiujing took the letter and finally saw the signature on it.

"Li Fushu..."

"He is the son of General Xuan Zi, number 301 on the Tiger Cub Monument!"

At this moment, Zhou Xiujing remembered his uncle's majesty and how he really didn't know how to explain it to his uncle, so...

The name on the letter seemed to be his life-saving straw.

He solemnly opened the letter and read it carefully, word by word.

"Chen Zhian?"

Zhou Xiujing thought of this young man who had studied for two years and was full of principles, but was easily defeated by him with two hundred taels of gold.

"How can a commoner like me trouble the young master of the Li family in Xuan Tianjing to write such a letter personally?"

Zhou Xiujing felt that this matter was strange, but then he remembered what Xu Xiyue had asked him.

"If this fails, how will Master Zhou explain it?"

So Zhou Xiujing didn't think about it any more and he put the letter away solemnly.

"Young Master Fushu of the Li family has asked me to do something, so why should I delve into it? I will just do it."

"With this letter from him, the sky... won't fall."

(End of this chapter)