I am a thief in the Tang Dynasty

"Hello, Grandpa. Hello, Mom!"

Chapter 279: Xingzhi, why are you so distant with your uncle Cheng?

Such a well-behaved and sensible child, with an open and frank appearance, made the Cheng couple feel better.

Cheng Yaojin looked at his third daughter-in-law and said with a smile:

"Gui Ru, it seems that you look much better these few days since you returned to the Du family. Grandpa is relieved now!"

Madam Cui stepped forward and held Du Guiru's hand, saying:

"Yes, you look really good. Today, the Qujiang Banquet is over. Let's go back home together and I'll make you some soup."

Du Guiru smiled sweetly and said:

"Thank you for your concern, Grandpa and Grandma. It's a great pleasure for Guiru to taste Grandma's cooking."

The sweet-talking and well-behaved daughter-in-law made the Cheng couple smile in a friendly manner. Mrs. Cui winked at her husband and pulled Du Guiru aside.

Cheng Yaojin and Fang Yiyi were left staring at each other.

Cheng Yaojin looked at the handsome and thin face in front of him.

I recalled all the things that happened to Fang Yiyi in less than a month.

He even thought of the humiliation that Fang Yiyi had caused the Cheng family.

The palm as big as a palm leaf fan was clenched into a fist half the size of a casserole.

The kind smile he had just shown to his well-behaved daughter-in-law also faded.

Fang Yiyi saw the change in Cheng Yaojin's expression and sneered in his heart, but he still saluted respectfully and said:

"Xingzhi greets Duke Su!"

Cheng Yaojin took a deep breath, suppressed the complex feelings in his heart, forced a far-fetched smile, and tried to soften his voice:

"Xingzhi, why are you so distant with your Uncle Cheng?!"

Fang Yiyi looked up in surprise, wondering why Cheng Yaojin, who had always been at odds with him ever since he married Chai Xueying, was so easy to talk to.

The next moment, he had an idea and thought of the reason, and he couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

"Okay, okay, Cheng Yaojin, you actually lowered your face to seek peace with a junior. Where is your former integrity?"

Before Fang Yiyi traveled through time, he had great respect for the historical Cheng Yaojin. He felt that such a straightforward and brave general who spoke his mind, took revenge when he had revenge, and repaid favors when he had favors was very outstanding and had a good temper.

But when he really came to the Tang Dynasty and came into contact with the people in person, he found that Cheng Yaojin was outspoken and straightforward, but he would make anyone unhappy, regardless of whether they were right or wrong, and he was really unlikable.

He has an attitude of "this is my temper, you can tolerate it if you want, and you can tolerate it if you don't want. He is petty-minded and only cares about his own pleasure, not caring about the lives of others.

Therefore, Fang Yiyi, who was protective of his own people, only let go and focused on cleaning up the Cheng family after the other party humiliated the grandfather he had always dreamed of in public.

This time.

Cheng Yaojin was so friendly and amiable, and even mentioned their past friendship. It went without saying that he came here because of the gambling with Cui family of Boling.

It's impossible to make him give up the money he earned by his own ability!

Fang Yiyi smiled and said, "Uncle? Xingzhi doesn't remember that my grandfather has an old friend like you, Duke Su."

Cheng Yaojin's face turned dark and he felt embarrassed.

No, it was his face that was directly taken away by Fang Yiyi and thrown to the ground!

crunch!

The fist as big as a casserole made a cracking sound.

Think of him, Duke of Su, Cheng Yaojin, a founding general of the Tang Dynasty and a brave warrior. He had experienced countless life and death experiences and seen mountains of corpses and seas of blood, but no one had ever dared to say this about him.

Now, being mocked by a junior in such a sarcastic way, the rage in my heart was rising.

But thinking about the current changes in the Fang family and the difficulties faced by the Qinghe Cui family.

Whoosh!

A huge gasp came from Cheng Yaojin's nose.

Fang Yiyi chuckled in his heart when he saw this.

The two families no longer have any friendship, he said bluntly:

"Duke Su, I know what you are looking for me for. If it were in the past, we would have discussed everything."

Chapter 280 I, Old Cheng, dare to act and act without fear

Fang Yiyi straightened his back and sneered:

"Half a month ago, when you were in a bad mood and totally disregarded the past relationship between our two families, you took your anger out on my innocent grandfather and made him look bad in front of you gentlemen. Did you ever think about the situation today?"

Fang Yiyi was originally targeting the Cheng family and didn't want to play along at all.

As China's military king, he is not carrying out a covert mission now, so he needs to disguise and endure.

Just do it!

Cheng Yaojin could not hold it in any longer. He gritted his teeth and wanted to scold Fang Yiyi, but just as he was about to open his mouth, he was met with Fang Yiyi's sarcastic gaze. He then looked at the ministers and their families who were attending the Qujiang Banquet around him.

He immediately realized that Fang Yiyi was deliberately provoking him in order to make him make a big deal out of the matter so that he would be branded as a bully of the younger generation.

His Majesty is very pleased and has held the Qujiang Banquet. If he causes trouble and ruins His Majesty's mood, he will definitely be punished.

In addition, Fang Yiyi is now deeply favored by His Majesty, and he is looking for Fang Yiyi because of the Qinghe Cui family's matter.

Let it be known that bullying the younger generation is no big deal, after all, he has done it before.

But Cheng Yaojin's position of claiming to be loyal to Li Tang and not getting involved in the affairs of the Five Surnames was gone.

How should Your Majesty view this?

What should the ministers around him think?

Cheng Yaojin's heart trembled, and a little cold sweat broke out on his back. He looked at Fang Yiyi with complicated eyes and thought to himself:

"This young man really can't be treated as a junior. He has good skills and can't be underestimated in the slightest!"

After quickly adjusting his mindset and getting in the right position, Cheng Yaojin, even though he couldn't force a smile at the moment, put away his anger and said calmly:

"I, Old Cheng, am daring and responsible, and I never thought I would be in this situation today."

"I did it, and I don't regret it."

"I came to you because of the gambling issue. The choice is yours. I am just acting as a middleman to mediate."

This frank and straightforward character made Fang Yiyi feel complicated.

No wonder Cheng Yaojin, a famous general in the early Tang Dynasty and nicknamed the Devil in the World, was really as fearless as he said.

Fang Yiyi said quietly, "General Cheng, I admire your bravery, but unfortunately, you have offended my grandfather!"

"The best person to talk to about the gambling is Madam Cui. I understand your coming."

"But you shouldn't have come!"

After saying this, Fang Yiyi saluted, crossed his arms, bowed, and turned to leave.

Cheng Yaojin was left standing there with a somewhat dejected look on his face.

After more than ten breaths.

Ugh!

Cheng Yaojin sighed and said, "No wonder I lost!"

Even though he was in the current predicament, Cheng Yaojin had no regrets. He did as he said, daring to act and taking responsibility, and acting without fear!

Mrs. Cui and Du Guiru, who were in the distance, saw Fang Yiyi leaving and walked over.

Mrs. Cui looked at Cheng Yaojin's expression and understood the result. A look of disappointment appeared on her dignified face.

She sighed, "Ah, Master, I should have come."

Cheng Yaojin raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "No, it's useless no matter who comes."

"We shouldn't be looking for him, Mr. Fang, but the Prime Minister Fang."

"I came to see him because I wanted to talk to him in person."

All of Cheng Yaojin's enemies and friends knew that this brave general looked big and strong and unruly.

In fact, he is as cunning as a fox and extremely smart, and everything he shows is a disguise.

Otherwise, Qinghe Cui would not have married their legitimate daughter to Cheng Yaojin.

Mrs. Cui looked at the cunning flash in her husband's eyes and immediately felt relieved.

She asked, "Shall we go look for a house now?"

Cheng Yaojin shook his head and said, "Today, we will not discuss this at the Qujiang Banquet. Tomorrow, I, Old Cheng, will pay you a visit."

"At worst, I can come and apologize. The friendship between Fang Xiang and me over the years will definitely be forgotten and will not be taken seriously."

Chapter 281 Du Guiru offers advice, Cheng couple is delighted

Mrs. Cui covered her face and laughed at her husband's shameless confidence.

Du Guiru, who was standing by, listened to these nonsensical words. She inherited her father Du Ruhui's ability to make decisions and guessed something.

She knew very well that if she wanted to have the opportunity to have more contact with Fang Yiyi, she had to be able to enter and leave the Cheng family freely without being watched.

Then she has to demonstrate her own value, so that the Cheng family can recognize her, accept her, and trust her!

Du Guiru took the initiative to ask: "Grandpa, Mom, is it because of the wrestling betting?"

Mrs. Cui's eyes lit up with anticipation.

Cheng Yaojin also looked kindly at his third daughter-in-law, who was famous for her intelligence.

The couple looked at each other, and Mrs. Cui told them everything.

"That's right. In this Longhua Club wrestling competition, the Kong family's odds are 10 to 1. Nearly 1.3 million guan are bet on the Kong family."

"Within three days, my mother's family will have to pay nearly 13 million strings of cash, including 3 million strings of cash to the Fang family. Do you have any way to solve this problem?"

Pay the Fang family three million strings of cash?

Du Guiru was suddenly excited and full of admiration, secretly praising her Sanlang for being an extraordinary man. He was worthy of being the man she had chosen and actually earned so much.

But she remained calm and said, "This matter is easy to resolve. First, pay 50% to each family, and the remaining 50% in installments, plus interest."

"Of course, this interest cannot be paid in silver, but in something else."

"Specifically, we need to know which families there are so that we can plan better."

At the same time, she thought unrealistically in her heart: "How great it would be if you gave me to Fang Sanlang as interest!!!"

Cheng Yaojin and Mrs. Cui looked at each other, and both of them were pleased and approving.

They discussed with the people from Qinghe Cui family for a long time and their ideas coincided with Du Guiru's.

Pay 50% first, so that the money bet on the gambling table is enough to pay the 50%.

They would still have two million strings of cash left for turnover and business, so as to make a profit to pay the remaining compensation.

However, according to Du Guiru, what the other party wants should be regarded as interest.

That way you can reduce the amount of money you have to pay, or even make a profit by using what the other party wants.

After all, the Qinghe Cui family has a lot of good things in its foundation, which makes people covet them a lot.

The two of them praised him generously.

"Everyone says that you, Guiru, are the most talented woman in Chang'an. Today, my mother has finally seen what she has learned!"

"Hahaha, I, Old Cheng, have such a good daughter-in-law. It's really a blessing for the Cheng family!"

Du Guiru smiled modestly and said, "Grandpa and mother, you are too kind. Guiru is not that good."

After a pause, she continued:

"Just now, Guiru sat at the same table with Princess Lekang and talked with several dukes' sons. It was Sanlang of the Fang family who was in charge of this gambling."