The strongest warrior of the Great Qian Dynasty

"It's definitely a fake. Wang Yuanfeng has his butler Wang Biao backing him up. Poor me, I'm here to take the blame."

"I beg Brother Qin to save me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Qingshan grabbed Qin Ligong's arm and pretended to beg for mercy.

"Brother Li, how can I save you?"

Qin Ligong chuckled to himself. Seeing Li Qingshan's desperate look, he thought his plan had succeeded and the money was in the bag.

"I hope Brother Qin can lend a hand and give me five thousand taels of silver to cover this hole and get me through this difficult time. I would be extremely grateful."

Li Qingshan tried to squeeze out a few tears, but no matter what he did, no tears came out. He could only wipe them away with his sleeve.

"Oh dear, I also work for the Marquis's mansion."

"Where would we get so much money?"

"Brother Li, although I desperately want to help you, there's really nothing I can do."

Qin Ligong looked heartbroken.

"So, does that mean I have no choice but to die?"

Li Qingshan looked dejected and plopped down in the armchair.

Immediately afterwards, he became agitated, grabbed the Five-Leaf Fetal Essence Fruit from the wooden box, and slammed it to the ground.

The counterfeit fetal fruit was smashed into a puddle of mud, oozing red juice.

Like a smashed cherry tomato.

"Oh dear, Brother Li, what's wrong with you?"

Qin Ligong was overjoyed.

Now that the fake Five-Leaf Fetal Essence Fruit has been destroyed by Li Qingshan, he only needs to go back and inform Chen Liang so that Chen Liang can bring the contract to Shuiyun Pavilion to redeem it.

If Li Qingshan can't produce the Fetal Essence Fruit, he might have to pay for the genuine Fetal Essence Fruit instead.

Asking for eleven thousand taels of silver is not unreasonable!

"It all started with these counterfeit goods!"

"What's the point of keeping it if we don't smash it?"

Li Qingshan spoke with such sincerity and deep emotion, filled with grief and indignation.

"Cough cough."

Qin Ligong cleared his throat, then stood up to take his leave: "Brother Li, I really don't have any money. You'd better borrow from someone else."

"Tomorrow is the day the Third Miss will be auditing the accounts, so you'd better hurry up and borrow money."

"I'll take my leave now."

Qin Ligong cupped his hands in greeting and then turned to leave.

As soon as he stepped out of the Shuiyun Pavilion, he stuck out his round belly and hummed a little tune.

"He's gone?"

"Let's go, shopkeeper."

Li Qingshan snorted coldly, picked up his teacup, and took a sip of tea: "Hmph, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; who's outmaneuvering whom is still uncertain!"

The third young lady Qin Ligong mentioned is named Xiao Muwan. She has been practicing physical skills since childhood and is in charge of the Marquis's guard. She is a ruthless character who shows no mercy and is decisive in killing!

……

Qin Ligong returned to Tianyi Pavilion and lingered with Chen Liang for a long time before withdrawing seven thousand taels of silver from the accounting office and handing it over to Chen Liang.

As the sun sets in the west.

Qin Ligong and Chen Liang then happily arrived at Shuiyun Pavilion.

"Shopkeeper, Chen Liang is here!"

Wu Ziming reminded him.

"very good!"

Li Qingshan's lips curled up into a slight smile.

It's time to show off your real skills!

"Oh, Brother Li, let me introduce you. This is Chen Liang."

Qin Ligong led Chen Liang into Shuiyun Pavilion and gave a perfunctory introduction.

"What's wrong?"

Li Qingshan gave a lukewarm reply.

"Manager Li, I've brought the contract and the silver notes to redeem my Five-Leaf Embryo Fruit!"

The words fell.

Chen Liang then took out the contract and two silver notes from his pocket, one for five thousand taels and the other for two thousand taels.

Qin Ligong accepted the contract and the banknotes.

"Oh dear, Young Master Chen, isn't the redemption date yet?"

"If you redeem early, the interest will remain the same!"

Li Qingshan pretended to be in a difficult position.

It was obviously a show put on for Qin Ligong!

Because Qin Ligong had personally witnessed him smashing the Fetal Essence Fruit, how could he possibly take it out now?

"It's alright!"

"Manager Qin, keep the silver notes, but please give me back my Five-Leaf Fetal Essence Fruit!"

Chen Liang was equally certain that Li Qingshan couldn't produce it.

Li Qingshan didn't say anything, but instead handed the two silver notes to Wu Ziming.

"Ziming, take these two silver notes to Dajing Money Shop to verify their authenticity."

If the other party can forge the Five-Leaf Embryo Fruit, they might be able to forge silver notes as well, so Li Qingshan has to be on guard.

Even in the Great Jing Dynasty, counterfeiting banknotes could lead to the execution of nine generations of one's family if discovered, but he still dared not be careless.

"Yes, shopkeeper."

Wu Ziming responded and quickly ran out with the silver notes.

"Hey, Brother Li, you haven't given them your Five Leaf Embryo Essence yet."

Upon seeing this, Qin Ligong immediately became anxious.

"What's the rush?"

"There's a large money exchange right next door. Once I've verified its authenticity, I'll naturally return the Five-Leaf Embryo Fruit to its rightful owner!"

Li Qingshan gave a cold laugh and puffed out his chest.

"good!"

"Let's see how you return it intact!"

"If you can't produce it by then, you'll have to pay compensation based on the market price of the Five-Leaf Fetal Fruit!"

Qin Ligong stopped pretending.

Anyway, if Miss Xiao Muwan brings people to check the accounts tomorrow, Li Qingshan will be a dead man. Why pretend in front of a dead man?

Not long after.

Wu Ziming came running back, panting, "Shopkeeper, the silver notes are fine!"

"Since my silver notes are fine, then please, Manager Li, produce my Five-Leaf Fetal Essence Fruit!"

Chen Liang stretched out a hand and asked Li Qingshan for it.

"Of course, of course!"

Li Qingshan smiled broadly and nodded repeatedly, then instructed Wu Ziming, "Ziming, go and fetch the Five-Leaf Embryo Fruit and return it to Young Master Chen. We're in business, and integrity is our top priority!"

"Yes, shopkeeper."

Wu Ziming smiled and quickly took out the Five-Leaf Fetal Fruit that was so realistic it could be mistaken for a real one.

He was genuinely happy.

If Li Qingshan hadn't seen through this scheme and made up for the shortfall, according to the rules of the Marquis's mansion, he would have been implicated. Although he wouldn't have been beaten to death, he would have been severely punished.

"This new manager, in such a hopeless situation, actually managed to turn the tide and win. Truly remarkable, truly remarkable!"

Wu Ziming clicked his tongue in admiration, expressing his heartfelt respect.

He was completely impressed by Li Qingshan!

"Chen Liang, right?"

"Look closely, this is your Five-Leaf Fetal Fruit plant, not a single fibrous root or leaf is missing!"

Li Qingshan opened the wooden box, took out the Fetal Essence Fruit, and carefully showed it to Chen Liang and Qin Ligong before putting it away again and handing it to Wu Ziming.

"Huh? How is this possible?"

Qin Ligong was stunned, his face paled with shock, his eyes wide with disbelief.

At noon, he clearly saw Li Qingshan destroy the Five-Leaf Embryo Fruit with his own hands.

Chen Liang, holding the box, stood frozen in place, equally dumbfounded.

Those who cheat others will eventually be cheated themselves!

"Ziming, see the guests out!"

Li Qingshan said coldly, then flicked his sleeve and turned away.

"Please, gentlemen."

Qin Ligong and Chen Liang had no choice but to leave in a sorry state.

Qin Ligong, in particular, kept muttering to himself on the way back, "How is this possible? How is this possible?"

He looked completely lost and dejected.