Chapter 392 Secret Agent No. 1
"Ms. Li, I recently compiled the information I collected in the West Market. Can I read it to you?"
Xiao Cui said impatiently.
Princess Ankang nodded happily and motioned for Xiaocui to continue.
Xiao Cui immediately took out a piece of paper from her arms, and then read from it.
On this note were some rumors that Xiao Cui had compiled from the West Market. Some of them were true and some were false, but as long as Xiao Cui thought they were worth paying attention to, she would record them all.
The three little ones listened quietly to Xiao Cui's report in the carriage, with a hint of smile in each other's eyes.
No matter what, having an extra companion is a happy thing for them.
And it can be seen that Xiaocui is very attentive to the task ordered by Princess Ankang.
Even though Xiaocui's intelligence collection work is still relatively rough now, as time goes by, the three little ones believe that Xiaocui can do better and better.
While Xiaocui nervously reported the information she had collected, she secretly observed Princess Ankang's reaction.
But every time she looked at Princess Ankang, Princess Ankang smiled and nodded at her, constantly encouraging her with her eyes.
With the encouragement of Princess Ankang, Xiaocui gradually relaxed, and her voice when reading the news gradually became more confident, no longer as nervous as at the beginning.
The three little ones couldn't help but curiously cast their eyes on Xiao Cui's little note, but they immediately discovered that it was not text, but interesting patterns.
It seems that Xiao Cui recorded the collected information in his own way.
The three little ones couldn't help but look at each other silently. Only then did they remember that they had never asked Xiaocui whether she could read or not before.
When Xiaocui finished reading the last message, she looked up at Princess Ankang with some uneasiness, and then asked:
"Ms. Li, do you think this information is useful to you?"
"Useful, very useful!"
Princess Ankang immediately replied decisively.
"Xiao Cui, you also know. For some reasons, it is difficult for me to access these outside news."
"And the West Market where you are is the most prosperous place in the capital. There are many businessmen from abroad and artists who travel from all over the world."
"The information I gathered from them was very useful to me."
"Xiao Cui, you did a great job today, keep up the good work in the future!"
After Princess Ankang affirmed Xiaocui's work, she did not forget to encourage her.
Then the little girl looked serious and said seriously:
"Xiao Cui, I will also tell you my true identity today."
"I am the thirteenth princess of Daxing, and my name is Li Ankang."
Upon hearing this, Xiaocui had already guessed Princess Ankang's identity, but she still hurriedly changed from a sitting position to a kneeling position, and bowed down before bowing her head.
"Folk girl Xiaocui, hello..."
Xiao Cui was about to salute, but was stopped by Princess Ankang, who supported her body as she was about to bow down.
"Xiao Cui, I told you my true identity not because I want you to worship me, but now that you have become mine, you naturally have to know who you are working for."
After all, she is a royal princess. When she said these words, Princess Ankang's face was full of majesty, which made people feel admired.
Li Xuan and Yu'er silently watched Princess Ankang's performance, and their hearts were filled with relief.
Unknowingly, the little girl now has the appearance of a royal princess.
Xiaocui was supported by Princess Ankang, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't bow down.
Obviously she is older and looks stronger than Princess Ankang, but there is a huge gap in strength.
Xiaocui has always thought that Princess Ankang was Wenwen and weak. After all, when they first met, Princess Ankang was still sitting in a wheelchair and could not move freely.
Xiaocui has been working on the streets with her grandfather, and she hopes to be stronger and more aggressive than ordinary girls.
She originally thought that she would be stronger than the spoiled Princess Ankang, but unexpectedly, Princess Ankang opened her eyes as soon as she took action.
Princess Ankang silently helped Xiao Cui sit firmly, and then told her:
"Xiao Cui, you will still call me Miss Li from now on."
"As for my true identity, you'd better keep it in your heart."
Seeing Princess Ankang trusting her so much, Xiaocui was also deeply moved.
Her eyes were red and she replied softly:
"I understand, Miss Li."
Princess Ankang nodded with satisfaction after hearing this familiar title:
"Yeah."
After that, Princess Ankang took out a ten-tael silver ingot from her arms and handed it to Xiaocui's hand.
"Xiao Cui, this will be your monthly reward from now on, but don't be too little!"
Xiaocui stared at the heavy silver ingots in her hand in shock. After being stunned for a while, she hurriedly said:
"Miss, this, this is too much!"
"Xiao Cui, I can't bear it, I can't bear it!"
From Xiaocui's point of view, he just compiled the gossip news he heard on weekdays and then reported it to Princess Ankang.
As a result, Xiaocui could get so much money in one month, which made Xiaocui feel uneasy that she had taken advantage of Princess Ankang.
At Xiaocui and Grandpa’s stall, a knot usually costs five cents, and they also buy two and get one free.
She and her grandfather had to sell many knots to earn ten taels of silver.
Xiaocui couldn't think straight for a moment and couldn't figure out how many knots he had to sell to earn such a huge sum of money.
Seeing Xiaocui's refusal, Princess Ankang immediately said seriously:
"Xiao Cui, don't think this job is easy."
“It’s not easy at all to do it well.”
"And if someone knows that you are mine, I'm afraid you will be in danger."
Upon hearing this, Xiaocui immediately replied without thinking: "Miss, I'm not afraid of danger!"
"You are not afraid, but where is your grandpa?"
Princess Ankang asked immediately.
Xiaocui was speechless and didn't know how to answer.
Although she made this final decision after careful consideration.
But in front of Princess Ankang, Xiaocui couldn't say it calmly, and her grandfather wasn't afraid either.
At first, Xiao Cui's grandfather was very opposed to Xiao Cui doing such dangerous things.
But when Xiaocui made up her mind, grandpa did not try to persuade her, but supported her decision.
At that time, Xiaocui was still very surprised. When she asked her grandfather why he stopped persuading her, Xiaocui's grandfather said helplessly: "You won't listen to me anyway, so I might as well keep your mouth shut so as not to annoy you."
"Now that you have made up your mind, you must do it well."
“Don’t disappoint those who believe in you.”
"Although grandpa can't help you with anything, he doesn't want to drag you down."
After that, Xiaocui's grandfather continued to knit the knots as usual, silently.
And Xiaocui understood that this was all the love her grandfather could give her.
Seeing that Xiaocui fell silent, Princess Ankang continued to persuade:
"Xiao Cui, this money is not only to make you and your grandfather's life better, but also to ensure your safety."
“In the future, we always have to find ways to improve our ability to protect ourselves, but what can we do without spending money?”
Looking at Xiaocui's expression, Princess Ankang knew that she had listened to her words.
"Besides, the money is not that much. The main reason is that I don't have a stable source of income now."
Speaking of this, Princess Ankang seemed a little embarrassed.
"But don't worry, the monthly money will be more and more in the future, and if you make great contributions, I will also give you extra rewards."
Princess Ankang promised.
This technique of drawing pie is something that one can learn from no one.
"Is this the royal bloodline?"
Li Xuan cursed secretly.
Xiaocui thought for a moment, nodded and replied:
"Okay, I'll listen to the lady."
This time Xiaocui did not take back the heavy silver ingot in his hand, but silently held on to it, never wanting to let go.
Seeing Xiaocui accepting the money, Princess Ankang was also happy.
To be honest, this is the first time she has dealt with this kind of thing, and she is afraid that she will not do well, but at least it seems to be going well now.
"After the monthly payment is settled, there is one more thing that needs to be discussed."
Princess Ankang pondered for a moment and continued:
"It's not okay to come to Xingqing Palace directly like this all the time. It's too eye-catching."
"Xiao Cui, from now on you are just responsible for collecting the information, and then I will ask A Xuan to get it, how about it?"
Regarding Princess Ankang's proposal, Xiaocui suddenly felt uneasy:
"Miss……"
"Yes, but I can't read."
Xiaocui lowered his head deeply, and the hand holding the silver ingot couldn't help but loosen a little, and the confidence he had just established loosened again.
As a result, Princess Ankang's reaction surprised Xiaocui.
Princess Ankang said nonchalantly: "It's okay. Ah Xuan is very smart. If you tell him, he will remember it and then come back and tell me."
"Axuan, can you understand?"
Xiaocui has no idea about Li Xuan's spiritual intelligence, so she can't help but have some doubts.
"Xiao Cui, don't worry."
"You'll know later."
Princess Ankang didn't have much explanation for Li Xuan's intelligence.
Anyway, as long as you get along with each other for a long time, you will naturally understand this kind of thing.
Princess Ankang believes that Xiaocui will understand after Xiaocui has been in contact with Li Xuan several times.
"It's not enough for me to know how to write. When I meet someone like Xiao Cui who can't read, I can only rely on body language."
"I wonder if there is a thousand-mile sound transmission technique in Qianxing Pavilion that would allow me to learn to speak."
Li Xuan thought about this question and planned to ask Mr. Ye carefully the next time he went to Qianxing Pavilion.
And as he continued to practice Yin and Yang Qi, he also discovered various special features of Qi.
If you can get the method, it shouldn't be difficult to make sounds with your true energy.
After all, the Dragon Tiger Wind Roar he had previously practiced was considered a sound skill, and there must be others similar to it.
When the time comes, maybe you can do it with the help of your true energy.
Seeing Princess Ankang's confident arrangement, Xiaocui didn't know what to say. She just made an appointment for the next time and waited for Li Xuan to visit her home.
After everything was agreed upon and it was getting late outside, the three little ones took Xiaocui back in a carriage before the market closed, and then returned to Xingqing Palace.
Back at Xingqing Palace, the three little ones gathered around the table and had dinner.
"Axuan, what do you think of the news Xiaocui brought today? Is there anything worth paying attention to?"
Princess Ankang asked Li Xuan.
From the beginning, it was Li Xuan's idea to develop Xiaocui to become Jingyang Palace's spy outside the palace.
Now, Xiaocui has brought the first answer sheet, and it will naturally be judged by Li Xuan.
Li Xuan shook his tail and thought for a while. Among the many pieces of news brought by Xiaocui, there was one that really impressed him.
Recently, some Hu businessmen have found lost items at high prices.
A little-known landscape painting, and the artist who painted it was not a famous artist. However, Hu Shang said that this painting was of great significance to him, and he was willing to pay one thousand taels of silver to buy it back. The person who gave the relevant information was also willing to give more than fifty taels of silver. Remuneration, specific remuneration will be given based on the importance of the message.
This Hu businessman just started to spread the news in the West Market yesterday, and as a result, he attracted countless people who wanted to earn this sky-high thank you fee.
But among them were all those who fished in troubled waters, and some directly copied a fake based on the information given by Hu Shang.
Some use some vague information that is embarrassing and want to defraud some thank-you fees.
As a result, this Hu businessman is not stupid, and no one has benefited from him until now.
At the end of the day, the excitement gradually became less than it was at the beginning. In the evening, people mostly watched the excitement and wanted to see who could take some money from this tough Hu businessman.
Although this news sounded ordinary at first, Li Xuan did find something that concerned him.
What Hu Shang was looking for was a less famous landscape painting.
Coincidentally, he had acquired such a condition before, and he was still studying it in the Ministry of Internal Affairs with the Chief Minister Shang and Zhao Feng.
It was the half of the treasure map that was found among the stolen goods of Ping An Trading Company.
"It's not that coincidental, is it?"
Li Xuan thought to himself and felt that he had thought too much.
But since they have nothing to do recently, it doesn't hurt to go for a walk in the West Market.
Li Xuan expressed his interest in the news and wanted to go to the West Market tomorrow to have a look. Princess Ankang and Yu'er naturally had no objections.
During this time, apart from practicing in Xingqing Palace, they had nothing else to do.
Going out of the palace was fun for a while, but after watching it all, it was just like that.
The most important thing is that they have no playmates in the capital that they can play with together. There is a limit to the three of them wandering around.
Rather than aimlessly running around the capital, Princess Ankang preferred to stay in Xingqing Palace to read and practice.
There is nothing that can be done about it. Anyone who calls the three little ones is a homebody.
In order to go out tomorrow, the three little ones went to bed early after eating.
On the second day, Manager Shang personally drove them to the West Market.
On the way, after hearing Li Xuan talk about the news that Hu Shang spent a lot of money to ask for paintings, Manager Shang also became somewhat interested.
"Oh, that sounds interesting."
Manager Shang said with a smile. He and Li Xuan looked at each other and both understood what they meant.
Apparently they all thought about the half of the treasure map.
But for the other party to act in such a big way, he was probably well prepared.
Therefore, both Li Xuan and the chief monk wanted to see what kind of medicine was sold in the other party's gourd.
Even if they made an own mistake, they had nothing to lose and could just pass the time.
And when they parked their carriages and entered the West Market, their attention was immediately attracted by the place where many people gathered.
A huge banner can be seen in the distance, with a figure hanging next to the banner.
[If you ask for a son with a thousand gold, a thousand gold will be your promise! 】