Catching Monsters

Chapter 58 The Habit of Kneeling to Thank a Grace

Jiang Yun's eyelids twitched and he subconsciously glanced at Qian Buchou.

After all, Jiang Yun's predecessor often hung out in those places, and he knew very well that to redeem the girls of Weichunlou, the minimum price would be one hundred taels of silver.

If it is the top pick, the price can even reach five hundred taels.

This guy is asking for too much.

Qian Buchou frowned and said, "Miss Qian'er?"

Zhu Chengyu smiled and nodded: "Yes, the Nanzhou Mansion that has come in the past few days is so beautiful that it can be said that it has not yet started to receive guests."

"I've been to Weichunlou and met her. Even though the girl was wearing a veil, she made my heart beat fast."

Qian Buchou was more familiar with him, and said directly: "Sir, if it really doesn't work, let's spend some money, spend some."

Zhu Chengyu waved his hands repeatedly and said slowly: "This is not a question of whether to spend money or not. I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with it even if you have money. Many big shots in Nanzhou Prefecture are eyeing her. If not, why would I ask you for help?"

Qian Buchou frowned and patted his pockets: "Do I look rich?"

Zhu Chengyu's eyes lit up and he suggested, "Captain Qian, just find a reason to go to Weichunlou and say that Miss Qian'er has committed a crime. Put her in the dungeon and send her to me at night."

Jiang Yun, who had been silent the whole time, said, "Master Xuezheng, kidnapping people is not allowed."

Jiang Yun still has a bottom line. For his own purposes, he can give money.

Kidnapping a woman and giving her to him, what a stupid thing.

Zhu Chengyu frowned slightly, his eyes fell on Qian Buchou, and said, "What does Jiang Xuezi mean by this?"

Qian Buchou reminded Zhu Chengyu, "Master Xuezheng, what Brother Jiang meant is what I meant."

"Master Academician, I have helped you a lot over the years. You don't want your bad deeds to spread everywhere, do you?"

Although Zhu Chengyu was threatened, he did not show any dissatisfaction. Instead, he forced a smile and said, "Captain Qian, look at what you said. It's just a place for a scholar. Don't hurt the harmony between us."

"I agree to this."

"Student Jiang, when you go back, read more books like Four Languages, Feng Da's Works, and Ping Ju's Annotations."

"Memorize all the contents inside."

When Jiang Yun heard the titles of these books, he coughed and said, "Sir, I am not well educated..."

"How about the academician just write the answer sheet and give it to me?"

Write it yourself?
What a joke! That pile of books is so thick that it would be really difficult to memorize them all.

Zhu Chengyu's eyelids twitched when he heard this. He picked up the tea and took a sip: "I still have a bottom line. How can a person without any academic knowledge pass the examination to become a scholar?"

"absurd."

"The most ridiculous thing in the world."

"You said that your majesty sent me to be the academic governor of a prefecture in Nanzhou. Can I live up to your majesty's trust in me?"

Qian Buchou reminded him, "Master Xuezheng, there are no outsiders here. It's not like you haven't done this before."

"Two years ago, wasn't it you who wrote the answer sheet for the young master of Master Qin's family?"

What I mean is, isn't it clear to everyone what kind of person you are? Why are you pretending?

Zhu Chengyu was anxious because Master Qin had given him a full seven hundred taels of silver.

However, given Qian Buchou's status, he would inevitably have many things to ask of him in the future, so he said, "Okay, when I need help in the future, I hope Captain Qian will remember this."

"I have something else to do, so I won't see you off."

After Zhu Chengyu stood up to see the guests off, he happily continued to sell paintings.

The matter was settled, and the two of them left the house in a very happy mood.

Jiang Yun also looked at Qian Buchou and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Brother Qian also had a bottom line and was unwilling to kidnap that woman."

Qian Buchou rolled his eyes at Jiang Yun and said, "I already knew about this."

"That girl is so beautiful and charming, so many important people are eyeing her."

"He can't even get a number for the academic administration, and he wants me to help him kidnap someone? Am I crazy?"

Jiang Yun rode his horse, with no worries about money, and hurried back to his own courtyard, feeling quite relaxed.

The main thing is that one hundred taels of silver were saved. If Jiang Qiaoqiao were told this news, she would be so happy.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look back at Qian Buchou, who was riding on the horse and rolling his eyes.

It must be said that he has been a constable in Nanzhou Prefecture for many years and his network of contacts is quite extensive.

"Brother, slow down, slow down."

Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll be there soon, go!"

They rode at full speed and soon returned to the Jiang family courtyard.

"Wow."

After Qian Buchou got off the horse, he held onto the fence of the courtyard and began to vomit. After he felt comfortable after vomiting, he recovered.

Entering the yard, Jiang Qiaoqiao was feeding chickens.

Seeing Jiang Yun coming back, he turned around happily and shouted:

"Brother, come and see, I went to Aunt Liu's house and bought some chickens, two cents each."

"When they grow up, they can be sold for fifteen cents."

"I bought thirty."

These little chicks are furry, and Jiang Qiaoqiao made a small fence with wooden strips.

Jiang Yun was just about to tell Jiang Qiaoqiao that he didn't pay for his place as a scholar.

Jiang Qiaoqiao slapped her forehead and said, "By the way, brother Xu Xiaogang is here."

As she spoke, she pointed to the roof.

On the roof, Xu Xiaogang sat there, holding a sword in his arms and closing his eyes to rest.

He was also relieved when he heard the news that Jiang Yun had returned.

The weather in December can be cold.

He has been sitting here for nearly half an hour.

I wanted to go downstairs and warm up in the house many times.

But I still gritted my teeth and persevered.

Jiang Yun looked up and was speechless. This guy was showing off again.

"Hey, aren't you cold sitting so high up?" Jiang Yun shouted, "Come down quickly."

Xu Xiaogang slowly opened his eyes and prepared to turn over and fly down, but after sitting for an hour, his thighs felt numb.

"Quick, Captain Qian, get Xu Xiaogang a ladder."

Qian Buchou nodded quickly: "Hey, Master Xu, please slow down and don't fall. I'll get you a ladder right away."

"Hahahaha..." Xu Xiaogang laughed loudly and soared into the air.

In mid-air, it drew a graceful arc and then there was a bang.

It landed steadily in the yard.

But his legs were numb, and he fell to the ground, softened, and fell to his knees in front of Jiang Yun and Qian Buchou with a thud.

The air became quiet.

Qian Buchou: "Oh, Lord Xu is so polite. He even performs such a great ceremony when we meet."

Xu Xiaogang took a deep breath, clasped his hands together, and said in a deep voice: "Xu Xiaogang is deeply grateful to the emperor. When he goes out to perform official duties, he has the habit of thanking His Majesty who is far away in Beijing!"

"You two, get out of the way and don't block me from thanking His Majesty!"

Xu Xiaogang breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that at least it was finally resolved...

Jiang Yun frowned and asked curiously, "Isn't the direction of Beijing the backyard? You are kneeling the wrong way."

Qian Buchou hurried forward to support him: "Yes, yes, yes, Master Xu, come, I will support you, you should kneel over there."

(End of this chapter)