Back Off, Let Me Come

Wu Xian temporarily stabilized Xu Jie.

However, he knew that the biggest trouble was not Xu Jie.

He returned to the backyard full of sorrow. His wife, Mi, was Wu Xian's most beloved concubine in the past two years. After listening to the maid's announcement, she came up to him early with a gentle smile, held the scarf festival, and served thoughtfully. Relying on Wu Xian's favor, Mi occasionally dared to ask about things in the front yard: "Mr. Xian, did you encounter something troublesome outside? Why do you look so depressed?"

"It's not a big deal, it's just..."

Wu Xian took the twisted cloth and wiped his face.

Mi turned around and took the copper basin with a moderate temperature from the maid's hand, squatted down and put it down. Wu Xian took off his shoes and put his feet into warm water. He raised his hand to signal Mi to get up. The servants were busy with these menial tasks, and she, the side wife, did not have to do these dirty and tiring tasks.

Mrs. Mi Zi pursed her lips and smiled coquettishly.

"Serving a virtuous man and showing off his beauty, how can it be considered a dirty job?" Mrs. Mi Zi said so gently, but after listening to Wu Xian's words, she got up and sat next to him, then changed the subject of the conversation, "Mr. I haven’t said yet who made you unhappy.”

Wu Xian didn't intend to hide it either.

It's not that important after all.

He also wanted to learn from Mrs. Mi Zi's advice on how to coax someone well. When Mrs. Mi Zi heard this, her blessed oval face stiffened for a moment, but she still suppressed the sourness and asked cautiously: "The virtuous man's new favorite?"

Wu Xian: "...No, it's Gong Su."

Mrs. Mi Side: "..."

Even though she was just a wife in the backyard, before becoming Wu Xian's side wife, she was just the leader of a dance class in an aristocratic family. Her education was not high, but she also knew a few core members of her husband's account. After all, if you offend these people, any amount of favor will instantly turn into smoke - Wu Xian's soft ears don't mean that he can't handle them clearly.

This "Gong Su" should be Qin Li.

Mrs. Mi Zi could remember that when Wu Xian received help from Qin Li, the man jumped three feet high with joy, which shows how important Qin Li was to him. In the blink of an eye, Mrs. Mi's heart turned several times and she already had an idea.

"How did Xian Lang offend Mr. Qin?"

Mrs. Mi is very good at observing people's emotions.

Wu Xian only said a few words, and she understood that no matter what happened, Wu Xian always blamed himself for the fault.

She couldn't say bad things about Qin Li without looking at him.

Not only cannot she, but she must speak from Qin Li's perspective and criticize her husband! Wu Xian was indeed not angry.

Wu Xian reluctantly talked about today's episode.

Qin Li was squeezed out and left angrily.

Wu Xian stabilized Xu Jie, but he didn't know how to coax Qin Li.

Qin Li also hit Xu Jie's taboo this time.

He has known Xu Jie for many years, so he knows this person well. He is usually quiet and likes to "put peace first" in everything, but that doesn't mean that Xu Jie doesn't have edges and corners - not only does he have them, but he is also good at hiding swords in his smile. Gong Su can offend people hard this time.

Mrs. Mi Side: "..."

Inexplicably, she felt that the scene described by Wu Xian was familiar.

Isn't it the same with several wives and concubines competing for favor in the backyard?

However, she did not dare to say this.

Comparing the tit-for-tat fight among Wu Xian's confidants to the rivalry among the female relatives in the backyard, if she dared to say this out loud, Wu Xian and those under him would kill her. Mrs. Mi Zi smiled gently and said, "Xian Lang, think about it, for whom does Mr. Qin say this and do this?"

Wu Xiandao: "Of course it's for me!"

Qin Li was afraid of Qi Shan, and also afraid of Shen Tang who was being assisted by Qi Shan. Taking advantage of the danger before it matured, strangling it in the cradle was the most reassuring way to deal with it. It's just that Wu Xianzhen didn't think it was serious enough. Qin Li was too impatient.

Mrs. Mi Side said: "Since it is for Xian Lang, Mr. Qin's piety can't exchange for Xian Lang's personal apology? Xian Lang is the master and he is the minister, but you are like-minded friends. If you have any words, you can't speak directly. Are you talking about it?"

Wu Xian was stunned for a moment.

The soles and insteps of the feet rubbing each other in the copper basin stopped.

After a while, he stood up in a hurry, stepped on it with his wet feet regardless of the cold ground, and walked out the door.

Mrs. Mi Zi quickly stood up and followed.

He persuaded in a funny way: "Why is Xian Lang so anxious?"

"At least put on your clothes before going!"

If Wu Xian gets cold again after leaving his room, and Mrs. Zheng asks about it, it will be difficult for her to explain.

Wu Xian could only suppress his impatience.

He dressed in a hurry and left without looking back.

Mrs. Mizuo walked him to the gate of the courtyard until the man's figure disappeared at the end of the gravel road. Going outside her courtyard is a carefully decorated garden, with rockeries, flowing water, and exquisite plants. Even the fish in the pond have no worries about eating...

They are all well taken care of.

Mrs. Mizi leaned against the door and stared for a long time.

"Madam, you'd better go back, be careful of catching a cold."

After being persuaded by the personal maid, he sighed and turned around.

There was sadness in his mouth and a little sadness in his beautiful eyes: "Catching a cold? If I were sick, would Xian Lang be so nervous?"

The maid didn't understand its meaning.

Just habitual flattery.

"My wife is always favored, as parents will do."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Mi Zi shook her head, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said with worry: "You don't understand, he won't do it. Qin Gongsu can help Xian Lang achieve great things, but when he gets angry, Xian Lang is worried. Look at the backyard. How can a flower touch his heart so much?"

Maid: "But, it's different."

Mrs. Mi Zi then asked her, "How is it different?"

The maid said: "Mr. Qin is the parent's arm and a useful person, but Madam is the parent's favorite, son and mother."

How can people with these two identities be the same?

It is impossible for Mr. Qin to replace Madam.

The maid really didn't understand her brain circuit.

Mrs. Mi Zi sighed again: "You don't understand."

In the final analysis, it is the same. Whether it is subordinates or concubines, they are all people Wu Xian needs, and the latter can be replaced by a younger and more beautiful woman at any time, but for a great talent like Mr. Qin, how many people can replace him? Where are people?

It is easy to be abandoned when not needed.

Mrs. Mi Zi also really envied Qin Li.

Qin Li could make her husband bow his head sincerely and rush to apologize and persuade her, but what about her? She usually lives her life carefully in the backyard, relying on her husband's love to live her life. Pampering is the key to whether she can continue to live in a comfortable home far away from poverty, hunger, and war, free from the hardships of rain, wind, and wind outside, and enjoy glory and wealth.

If it hadn't been for Wu Xian, I don't know where she would have died.

To be fair, Wu Xian is a good person.

What's even more fortunate is that the wife is not mean and has never treated them badly. But is this lady being kind and generous? That's not necessarily true. People simply don't really pay attention to these side rooms. They are just beautiful walking decorations in the backyard.

Mrs. Mi side laughed at herself.

Wu Xian obviously didn't know what Mrs. Mi was thinking.

Wearing a thick fox fur cloak, he braved the wind and snow with a lantern to knock on Qin Li's door and forcefully woke Qin Li up. Well - Gong Su was not asleep either. He used the light of the lantern to see clearly the person in the wind and snow, and said in surprise: "Master?"

Wu Xian silently greeted the poor weather.

"My lord, come in first."

Qin Li was angry and funny.

He could somewhat guess Wu Xian’s intention.

Wu Xian took off his cloak and walked into Qin Li's home. He raised his hand to brush away the goose feathers on his cloak and rubbed his hands to keep warm: "Why can't Gongsu afford the charcoal basin? It's so cold in the house?"

Qin Li asked people to light candles.

Said: "Using Wen Qi to protect the body can prevent severe cold."

Wu Xiandao: "Isn't this a waste of literary energy?"

It also consumes the mind.

Who would do this deliberately when nothing is wrong?

It’s not like the family is too poor and can’t afford that little charcoal fire.

Qin Li closed the fire folder and responded quietly.

"got used to."

Wu Xian heard that he didn't want to talk in depth, so he stopped asking, changed the subject, and said solemnly: "I came to disturb Qin Qing late at night, but it was actually for daytime matters."

The essence of an apology is to get straight to the point. Beating around the bush and not getting to the point for too long will only make people irritable.

Qin Li's face was filled with the words "As expected".

He said: "Master, are you here to act as a lobbyist for Xu Wenzhu?"

Wu Xian waved his hand: "No, no."

He paused, stood up from the mat, and apologized in front of Qin Li's shocked and puzzled eyes: "Actually, it's because of what happened today... It's not my fault... Please forgive Qin Qing."

Although Wu Xian did not rebuke either Xu Jie or Qin Li, from the fact that Xu Jie was supported by the local people in Tianhai and Qin Li was angered, it was obvious that he was acting sideways by default.

Qin Li raised his eyebrows: "...My lord, there is no need for this."

Wu Xian carefully observed his expression, trying to discern Qin Li's true emotions from this calm face.

"...Then Qin Qing is not angry anymore?"

Qin Li couldn't hold back, and shook his head helplessly: "My lord, who is Li? This kind of conflict and twists and turns are inevitable. It is impossible for colleagues and colleagues to have no disputes. Li doesn't take such small things to heart, but ——”

Wu Xian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the previous words.

But as soon as this "but" came out, my heart became hung up again.

"But what?"

Qin Li thought about it again and again, and finally decided to speak out - since he chose to assist Wu Xian, he couldn't watch him step into a trap, but loyal words were offensive and would inevitably make people unhappy and offend one or two people who were not willing to deal with him. Just Xu Jie, would he be afraid?

"But Xu Wenzhu..."

Wu Xian interrupted him in a low voice: "Wenzhu is most taboo about others talking about Xu's business career. Qin Qing's disdainful remarks about merchants today are bound to be resented by him. This time, that's it. In the future, it will be done. I can’t say it anymore.”

Qin Li's eyes were complicated.

But he continued: "Li doesn't despise businessmen, he just hates those who pursue profit without caring about the overall situation."

Qin Li is not a person with many family backgrounds. When he is really down and out, how much food can he get with this thing?

It was just Xu Jie's choice that made him really angry.

Wu Xian heard the underlying meaning behind his words.

He said calmly: "This is a bit serious. Wen Zhu still knows the seriousness of the matter. If there is a problem, Dayi will also warn... Wen Zhu should do this after weighing..."

Qin Li snorted slightly from the tip of his nose.

"There is no such thing as having both sides in this world. People who are too greedy will eventually be swallowed up by greed." Qin Li naturally knew that Xu Jie would not do anything detrimental to Wu Xian, but Xu Jie turned around because of the benefits Shen Tang gave him. But he changed his attitude and hoped to bring the two families into a friendly relationship. Hello, me, and everyone.

This idea is quite dangerous.

In Qin Li's view, it was a betrayal that was not considered betrayal.

Wu Xian also knew that Qin Li was thinking about his own interests, so naturally he couldn't force the latter on what to do or what not to do, but he could only say a few heart-to-heart words to him. There is no persuasion in the entire sentence, but every word is persuasion.

What did you say?

Let’s just talk about how much Xu Jie “donated generously”.

For Wu Xian to develop so fast, he needed people, food, and money. In addition to Wu's own rich heritage and the help of his followers, Xu's full support was also indispensable. As long as Xu Jie didn't betray, stab, or do anything unforgivable, even if Xu Jie said he was interested in the concubine in his backyard, Wu Xian would agree.

The implication——

Qin Li is a smart man and naturally understands.

Xu Jie doesn't speak easily, and once he speaks, it's hard to refuse.

At this point, Qin Li had no choice but to take a step back: "My lord, Li Hui will keep it in mind."

Just try not to get into trouble with Xu Jie.

With Xu Jie's profit-seeking personality, not dealing with him would push him into the arms of the enemy - Xu Jie cannot leave Wu Xian's tent, but as the head of the family and the clan leader, if someone in the clan invests in loyalty to others, he can also It can't be stopped, right?

There are always more solutions than difficulties.

When Wu Xian saw that Qin Li was wronged for him, he endured this and said with a guilty conscience: "Hey, Qin Qing has been wronged..."

"but--"

There's that word again.

Wu Xian's little heart started to beat again.

"But what?"

Qin Li said: "But we still have to be wary of Shen Youli."

Wu Xian was puzzled.

Qin Li was also too persistent with Hei Shentang and Qi Shan.

He said, "I think Shen Youli is quite good. He is a sincere and enthusiastic young man. It is a blessing for the common people to meet him. Why is Qin Qing so afraid? Is it because he is the lord of evil plot?"

Qin Li shook his head and said: "Not really, it's just that the moment Li saw this person, he knew that this person was not willing to be inferior to others. The innocence and sincerity were just a disguise. Under this skin, there was a sun-devouring heart. Yue’s ambition!”

Wu Xian: "???"

Suddenly he doubted whether he and the Shen Tang Qin Li mentioned were the same person, but even so, there was no need to be wary of Shen Youli so early. Make an alliance first, then deal with the others.

For example, Gu Ren, such as Zhang He.

Wu Xian has been unhappy with these two for a long time.

Especially that guy Gu Ren.

Is it great to have many sworn brothers?

"Besides, the more Li thinks about it in the past few days, the more he thinks something is wrong."

"What's wrong?"

Qin Li did not go into details.

He always felt that something was wrong. The Four Treasures formed an alliance and Shen Tang left to take office early. On the surface, he said that it would be difficult to march and fight with a group of old, weak, women and children. In addition, the rebels were retreating. If they wanted to expand the victory, they had to pursue them quickly, so Falling behind halfway.

But this is too much of a coincidence.

Everything is reasonable, but everything is unreasonable.

But this is just his intuition and cannot convince anyone.

“In short, it’s never wrong to be vigilant and careful.”

He also wanted to tell Wu Xian to pay attention to Xu Jie's actions, and not to let him be dazzled by the benefits given by Shen Tang and do something arrogant. By then it would be too late... But he swallowed his words when he thought about today's conflict. go back. After all, Xu Jie is also the head of a family, not just a businessman. He should have this consciousness, right?

At this time, I heard Wu Xian say: "Wen Zhu brought back two hundred jars of wine from Shen Youli and sent fifty jars to my house. I don't know if the effect is true or not. Qin Qing has a good drinker, how about a few jars too?" "

No money required.

Qin Li: "..."

Qin Li was full of worries and thoughts, where was Xu Jie?

Hey, he's having a party.