The Prodigal Son

The next day, Qin Yu and his companions, who had been traveling for half a day, stopped to rest again.

Despite the pain, Lü Si dismounted and walked with a crab-like gait to Qin Yu.

Qin Yu looked up at Lü Si and smiled teasingly, "Lord Lü, are you finding it hard to take it anymore?"

Lu Si cursed inwardly, "You bastard!" and gritted his teeth, saying, "Twenty taels of gold, give me the medicine!"

"No way! I'm just trying to trick you!"

Qin Yu chuckled, "Just bear with it for two more days and we'll be in Xining Prefecture! Actually, I still prefer your rebellious side!"

"you……"

Lu Si's face twitched violently, and he instinctively wanted to start cursing.

After hesitating for a moment, Lü Si ultimately decided to swallow back the words that were about to come out, adhering to the principle that a wise man doesn't suffer losses in the present.

After taking two deep breaths, Lü Si spoke again: "Let's go talk over there."

"OK!"

Qin Yu readily agreed.

Soon, the two came to the side.

Lu Si looked around to make sure no one was nearby before forcing a smile. "Lord Qin, Uncle Qin! I was wrong yesterday. I took your kindness for granted. I was wrong. I apologize, okay?"

Hearing Lü Si's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but admire him secretly.

This bastard is truly flexible and adaptable!

If he were to use his skills elsewhere, he might actually become a great talent!

"Fine, I'm magnanimous, I'll accept your apology!"

Qin Yu smiled, "However, the price was what I offered you yesterday, but today it's..."

"Thirty taels of gold per use!"

Lu Si was quite sensible. "But the prerequisite is that the medicine must really be as effective as you say!"

Hmm, not bad!

They're all eager to answer!

Qin Yu nodded secretly, then asked with a smile, "I've never lied to you about something like this, have I?"

"Okay, I believe you!"

Lu Si gritted his teeth and nodded, "However, I don't have that much gold and silver on me, so I can only write you an IOU!"

"Can!"

Qin Yu readily agreed, "But don't even think about using the money the Luo family owes your family to pay off the debt!"

Lu Si paused slightly, cursing inwardly.

That bastard is quite cunning.

The reason he was so generous was because that's exactly what he wanted to do.

As a result, this bastard has now found out.

It seems I need to change my strategy.

After a moment's hesitation, Lü Si finally agreed in a deep voice, "Okay!"

The transaction between the two was completed quickly.

Lü Si wrote an IOU to Qin Yu, and Qin Yu handed the medicine to Lü Si.

Just as Qin Yu put the IOU away, Xu Wan walked over and asked, "How much silver did you swindle from Lü Si this time?"

"Not much, only thirty taels of gold per use."

Qin Yu chuckled and remarked, "The Lü family is indeed incredibly wealthy!"

Looking at Qin Yu's irritating appearance, Xu Wan really wanted to take off her shoe and slap him in the face.

Thirty taels of gold is not too much to use once?

Suppressing her impulse, Xu Wan said decisively, "Remember to share half with me later!"

"On what grounds?"

Qin Yu was immediately displeased.

"Because that medicine is mine!" Xu Wan said confidently.

Qin Yu shook his head, reminding him seriously, "I traded dried meat for that!"

Xu Wan's pretty face stiffened, and she said angrily, "You just wait! When I see the Duke of Wei, I'll tell him you bullied me! Then you'll see if the Duke of Wei doesn't slap you!"

"Me, bullying you?"

Qin Yu's face darkened. "Do you even believe that yourself?"

You're a fucking tigress, you think I'd bully you?

"Of course I don't believe it."

Xu Wan mimicked Qin Yu's previous manner, spreading her hands and saying, "Wei Guo Gongxin is enough."

After saying that, Xu Wan turned and left gracefully, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes.

Qin Yu's face twitched slightly, and he remained silent for a long time.

After a short rest, they continued their journey.

"Young Master, are you really willing to be tricked by Qin Yu like this?"

The guard felt a pang of heartache as he thought of the IOU written by Lü Si.

Thirty taels of gold for a single opportunity to apply medicine!

Even a magic pill isn't worth this price!

"You don't know anything!"

Lu Si scoffed, "If Qin Yu can pull off a debt transfer agreement, why can't I?"

"What if Qin Yu disagrees?" the guard asked worriedly.

"Then let's just wait it out!"

Lu Si curled his lip, "Anyway, I have no gold or silver to give him!"

He actually regrets it now.

That medicine was indeed very effective!

If he had figured this out sooner, he would definitely be much more comfortable now.

Understanding Lü Si's plan, the guard couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Young Master is brilliant!"

"Learn from this!"

Lu Si glanced smugly at the guards, then craned his neck to look at Qin Yu's back.

You bastard!

Let's see who screws over whom!

Do you really think I'll let you do whatever you want with me?

……

In the blink of an eye, another day has passed.

They have already entered Juzhou after traveling day and night.

At their current pace, they could even arrive in Xining Prefecture half a day earlier than originally planned.

During their rest stop, Lü Si, despite his pain, approached Meng Zhangping and asked in a low voice, "We're almost at Chenzhou, why hasn't His Majesty sent anyone to replace Qin Yu yet?"

"It shouldn't be that fast."

Meng Zhangping pondered, "You can't expect the person His Majesty sent to replace Qin Yu to arrive by express courier, can you?"

"Why won't it work?"

Lü Si snorted, "Such an important matter cannot be delayed for even a moment! If you ask me, His Majesty should immediately send someone to deliver the report as quickly as possible..."

"Thump thump..."

Just then, they heard the sound of rapid hoofbeats.

Immediately afterwards, a man with three flags stuck on his back came galloping towards them on horseback.

"The holy envoy is about to arrive; everyone prepare to receive the decree immediately!"

The newcomer shouted in a booming voice, while still on horseback, "Lord Qin, Lord Qin..."

Hearing this shout, Lü Si was overjoyed.

The holy envoy is almost here!

It's obvious that the Holy Envoy has come to revoke Qin Yu's decision-making power!

Hehe, let's see how that bastard Qin Yu can show off in front of me now!

If I report such important news to His Majesty in a timely manner, His Majesty might even give me a commendation!

If Your Majesty could use this as an opportunity to punish Qin Fumeng for disregarding the overall situation and practicing nepotism, that would be even better!

While Lü Si waited to see the show, Qin Yu, who was resting on the ground, slowly stood up.

Did the female demon really send someone to deliver an imperial decree?

Is this an attempt to strip him of his decision-making power?

Ha, you came pretty fast!

That female demon is really something, she has no class at all!

It's completely understandable that she doesn't trust herself, having never handled such a major event before, and believes she lacks the ability.

But why is she unwilling to give the old man more trust?

Does she think the old man is the kind of person who can't tell what's important?

"Lord Qin..."

The man was still shouting, and following the gaze of the crowd, he spurred his horse toward Qin Yu, accurately locking onto Qin Yu.

close!

Getting closer!

Faced with Lu Ji rushing towards them, everyone treated him as an ordinary messenger and did not stop him in the slightest.

This situation was exactly as Lu Ji had predicted.

When they were still three zhang away from Qin Yu, a cold glint suddenly flashed in Lu Ji's eyes on horseback.

The next moment, Lu Ji leaped into the air.

brush!

As the longsword was drawn, a dazzling flash of sword light shot straight towards Qin Yu...