Chapter 206: As confident as falling into the clouds

Chapter 206: As confident as falling into the clouds

Chapter 206: Confident as if falling into the clouds

Stepping out of the gate of the Great Buddha Temple, the smiling face that Qu Chongyu was trying to hold on completely collapsed. He turned to look at his entourage, and his tone couldn't help but be a little stern, "What happened just now?"

The attendant scratched his head and looked confused, "Nothing unusual. It was Pei Changshi's personal entourage who asked for some ice from the Buddhist temple, saying that Mrs. Changshi wanted to use it to freeze some plum syrup."

Qu Chongyu frowned slightly. The well water in Xizhou was deep and cold. People in Xizhou had to drink ice wine with ice syrup in the summer. They only had to hang it into the well for an hour or two. However, the wealthy people in Chang'an really liked to drink ice wine in the summer. With this person, With Kudi's temperament, it is not unusual for him to want to get involved in the glory of a Buddhist temple, but if their trip had not gone wrong, it is possible that Master Juexuan really received the Buddha's decree, and Pei Xingjian had already received it more than two months ago. Even if this day comes?

No! Absolutely no reason!

Qu Chongyu's face turned even colder, "Tell me the whole story in detail, and don't miss a word or a trivial matter!"

The attendant was startled and thought for a long time before saying, "When Pei Changshi's attendant went to find the monk, because I was standing close, I vaguely heard the attendant saying that he heard that there was an ice cellar in the Great Buddha Temple, and my wife wanted to To make ice plum syrup, I wonder if I can let him go to the ice cellar to get some. The monk replied that it would not be a big deal to get some ice, but the ice cellar in Buddhist temples has always been used to store offerings, and it was not allowed for outsiders to enter. The two men nodded. Then we went out together."

"When the younger one followed him out, he said he also wanted to see the ice cellar, but the senior monk only said that the temple had temple rules. The priest then came and took out a pot, saying that half a pot would be enough. The senior monk took the pot and went to the backyard. The ice cellar was filled with ice, and it wasn't long before the person brought it back and asked about the Buddha statue's manifestation. He said that if he hadn't come to burn incense for the Buddha statue before, he wouldn't have known that there was an ice cellar in the Great Buddha Temple. The leader of Buddhism in Xizhou, the Buddha paid special attention to it. He praised the Great Buddha Temple in a few words, but he said nothing else. "

Qu Chongyu couldn’t help but frown even more tightly, “Is that all?”

The entourage thought for a while and then said, "When we were approaching the door, Chang Shi personally asked the monk to help him get the pot. He said that the pot was ordinary, but the ice in the Buddhist temple was different. He was afraid of sweating. Skater, wouldn't the Buddha be offended if it fell? We should put it in the photo bag to be careful. The big monk really almost dropped the pot with his slipper's hand, but Chang Shiqin quickly caught it with the photo bag. He also laughed and went back to the house."

It was just a common joke. Qu Chongyu shook his head in disappointment and walked all the way thinking about it. Until he entered the main hall of the Duhu Mansion, he still didn't know why.

Qu Zhizhan looked up and saw Qu Chongyu's face, and stood up slowly, "What happened to the Great Buddha Temple?"

Qu Chongyu lowered his eyes and replied, "Pei Shouyue asked Master Juexuan directly to ask for help from the Buddhist temple to solve the problem of food and grass. Master Juexuan actually agreed. He also said that the Buddha's appearance was for this reason, so he wanted to Donate all the merits collected this month. After some persuasion from my son, Master Juexuan was determined to donate, and Pei Shouyue asked the soldiers to count the money. "

Qu Zhizhan also had a look of astonishment on his face, "How could this be? Master Juexuan didn't reveal a single word before! But Pei Changshi did something secretly?"

Qu Chongyu's voice became even lower, "My son is incompetent and there are no clues. What does my father think we should do now?"

Qu Zhizhan shook his head and sat back, "What else can be done? Although this matter is unexpected, it has nothing to do with you and me in the end? It's just..." He paused for a moment, and his voice became solemn, "Yulang, I know that you are arrogant and unconvinced by Pei Changshi, but it's just that the matter has come to this point. The so-called man who knows the current affairs is a hero. Now, as a father, I want to advise you, never just for the sake of a moment's ambition, you will be the next generation. Strong enemy! After the army arrives this autumn, things will inevitably be complicated. For the sake of Qu's plan and Xizhou's plan, you should put down your mind and body and work hand in hand with Pei Changshi. It would be best if you can put aside the past grudges, but you must live in peace even if it doesn't work. Things are going well!”

Qu Chongyu was silent for a while and then said, "Is it because the skills are inferior to others, so we can only sit back and wait for death?"

Qu Zhizhan frowned, then slowly relaxed, and said calmly, "How can there be always smooth sailing in life? It's just the difference between those who can afford to lose and those who cannot afford to lose. I wasted half my life to be a father, and I can't judge the talent. Not as good as your grandfather, not as popular as your uncle in terms of charisma, and the only thing you know how to do is how to lose. I thought that in the more than ten years you have been in Chang'an, you should probably learn how to lose, but I didn't expect that you would learn how to lose. Keeping your promise makes you lose your sense of proportion!"

Qu Chongyu raised his head and moved his lips slightly, wanting to say something. Qu Zhizhan waved his hand and said, "You don't need to say more. My father's eloquence is not good at all. If I argue seriously, I'm afraid I won't be your opponent. You just have to go down." Think more and don’t act rashly until you think clearly!”

Qu Chongyu had no choice but to lower his head in agreement. Seeing his lonely expression, Qu Zhizhan couldn't help but relax, "You've worked hard these past two months. You've had nothing to do these past few days. Why not go to the other courtyard in Shanbei to rest for a few days?" ”

Qu Chongyu shook his head, with a wry smile on his face, "I'm afraid something big will happen in the past two days. My son didn't hear about it until I went to the Great Buddha Temple today..." Before he could finish his words, he heard the sound of communication coming from outside. , "Protector, Su joins the army and asks for an audience!"

Qu Chongyu couldn't help but laugh in astonishment, and whispered, "This is Mr. Su's business, Chongyu will report back later." After saying that, he turned around and went out, hugging his hands and smiling at Su Nanjin who was striding over, "Ziyu, please come inside. "

In the past half month, Qu Chongyu had been hanging out with Su Nanjin for several days. He was a good dancer, bold in action, and charming in character. On July 8th, Su Nanjin did not even mention returning to the military camp, and left for Qu Chongyu to clean up for him. After coming out, I stayed in a small courtyard, with fine wine and food every day, and a beautiful maid every night. I just felt that it was more comfortable than in Yizhou. At this time, when I saw Qu Chongyu coming out, a smile broke out on Su Nanjin's face, "It turns out It’s a coincidence that Yu Lang is here too!”

Qu Chongyu led Su Nanjin in and asked, "Is Ziyu busy today?"

Su Nanjin nodded, "I really have something to ask the Protector." After entering the door, he bowed to Qu Zhizhan and said, "I've met the Protector before."

Qu Zhizhan said with a smile, "Master Su, please have a seat. I apologize for any lack of hospitality to you these days."

Su Nanjin was naturally full of thanks, and after chatting a few words, he changed the topic, "Guardian of Qu, just now Pei Changshi sent someone to inform Ziyu that the army rations have been prepared and can be put into the warehouse tomorrow. Let me go over to supervise and inspect. Taking over the Xizhou Granary, I wonder if this is what the Protector wants?"

Qu Zhizhan showed a little surprise on his face, and then he smiled again, "Pei Changshi is responsible for the money and food of Xizhou. Since he said that he has prepared it, he must have prepared it. I want to do one thing without having to worry about the two masters. The purpose of this trip is to save you the trouble of entering the military warehouse again in the future. I wonder what you want?"

Su Nanjin raised her eyebrows and asked, "The Protector doesn't know about this?"

Qu Zhizhan just laughed and said, "Young Master is laughing at me. Chang Shi is cautious and diligent, and always does things properly, so I avoided being lazy." Su Nanjin glanced at Qu Chongyu, and saw that his face was calm, and he felt even more calm. He crossed his arms and said with a smile, "In this case, Ziyu knows what he's doing, so he's going to leave now!"

Qu Chongyu said hurriedly, "I'll take you out." He sent Su Nanjin to the door all the way. Seeing that there was no one around, Su Nanjin smiled and said, "Yu Lang, do you want to watch a good show?"

Qu Chongyu's heart moved, and he showed a bit of surprise, "What Ziyu means..."

Su Nanjin sneered, "I heard that Pei Shouyue used some tricks these days to make the merchants in Xizhou go crazy and rush back and forth to raise food and grass for him. Now that he dares to ask me to supervise today, he is confident. , but I don’t know..." He smiled and changed the subject, "This harvesting of grain is not a day's work, you just wait." He cupped his hands and strode away with his head held high.

Qu Chongyu watched his back disappear outside the Protector's Mansion, and his face turned cold. He turned back to the main hall and sneered at Qu Zhizhan, "This Su Nanjin is quite bold and cunning. It seems like what I heard That’s right, he is planning to manipulate the portion, and I heard he will deduct 20% of the price!”

Qu Zhizhan suddenly frowned and said thoughtfully, "What are your plans?"

Qu Chongyu hesitated for a moment and then said, "Chongyu thought that it would be better to ask Su Nanjin to restrain himself. If the difference is even less than 15%, we have collected some grain and rice in the past ten days, plus the big households in Xizhou We can still get it together with about ten thousand stones."

Qu Zhizhan sighed, "Yulang, you still want to compete with Pei Shouyue? Put him down? That's all, in my opinion, you don't have to do anything. Find an inconspicuous person to inform Pei Shouyue. Just say it.”

Qu Chongyu couldn't help but be startled, "Father, why do you want to inform him? Since he asked Su Ziyu to take over the granary, come to think of it..." He suddenly came to his senses, "Father just wants Pei Shouyue to know that this matter is not our plan? "

Qu Zhizhan glanced at him with a smile, "You can think of things, but Pei Shoujing is unprepared?"

Qu Chongyu couldn't explain how he felt. What his father meant was that Pei's ability to keep promises far surpassed his own. But this matter... He forcefully exhaled a lump of turbid air in his chest and showed a smile, "Father is right. In this case, let’s wait and see how they respond.”

Qu Zhizhan finally showed a real smile on his round face, "Exactly, such a good show. Not to mention you, even as a father, I want to go and see it!"

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 In the clear light brown plum syrup, crystal ice cubes were floating and sinking, and a layer of water droplets quickly condensed on the glass round bowl holding the plum syrup. Liuli took matters into her own hands, divided out three small bowls, and said with a smile, "You guys should try it too."

Xiaotan and Ayan both took a few sips, and Xiaotan said, "My servant feels that although this plum syrup is cooler than the one soaked in well water, it tastes a little lighter, so there is nothing strange about it."

Liuli took a sip and sighed, "I can taste some gold and silver."

Xiao Tan said "Ah", took a sip, and frowned, "Why can't you taste it? What does this gold and silver... taste like?"

A-Yan then smiled and said, "It is said that the water in Xizhou is as valuable as gold. Although Xizhou City is slightly better, the ice is also very valuable. It is probably extra valuable."

Liu Li smiled and said nothing. This half of a jug of ice was exchanged for 40,000 yuan. Not only was it worth a jug of gold, but it was almost worth a jug of diamonds.

Xiaotan sighed, "Even in places like the Great Buddha Temple, there is still ice available." He also clicked his tongue twice, "I didn't expect that a Buddhist temple would donate more than 40,000 yuan in one go, although it is not as rich as my wife. , which is quite amazing!”

Liuli couldn't help but laugh. Just as she was about to speak, Pei Xingjian opened the curtain from outside and walked in. He saw the ice plum juice on the table and smiled at Liuli, "You are quite impatient."

Xiaotan and Ayan hurriedly bowed and retreated. Liuli stepped forward to help him untie the green belt around his waist and asked, "I have been busy for a long time, but I have to count all the money donated to the Buddhist temple and collect it in the official account." Already in a position?”

Pei Xingjian shook his head, "Of course we have counted it. As for putting it into the official warehouse," he laughed softly, "wouldn't it be a pity if the money and silk were just put into the official warehouse?"

A certain shady guy is going to change someone else to torture him. Students who love the crown prince can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being.

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