Be good, call me uncle

Chapter 888 Favor from Big Brother

This was the third day that Prince Qi's Mansion and Lu Mansion were besieged.

Sometimes the snowflakes are scattered and flying, sometimes they are scattered and scattered.

But the weather is getting colder and colder.

The confinement in Prince Qi's Mansion did not affect everyone. There was no shortage of things to do on weekdays.

As for Changsun Tao, he can stay in the mansion with peace of mind to accompany his pregnant wife.

Outside the window, a red plum blossom bloomed just right, with snow piled on the flower tree. The bright red petals were frozen by the wind and snow, making them even more beautiful like blood.

Lu Mingyu held the hand stove and stood aside to watch Lu Yi cut off the budding flower branches.

On a whim, she asked someone to bring her a pair of scissors and cut the flowers she liked herself.

The snow was very slippery, so it was okay for her to be careful, but Ah Liu, who came in to report the news, fell.

The loud noise of falling to the ground attracted Chang Sun Tao in the room. When he saw Ah Liu with his legs raised to the sky and grinning, he immediately scolded the people in the yard: "I asked you to take care of the princess. Why did the princess walk up to me if I wasn't paying attention?" Picking flowers here? What do you do for food?"

If this was June, the flying snow in the sky must be for him, Ah Liu.

The master is blind!

He has fallen like this, why should he worry about the princess who is still standing?
The master is so blind!

"Let's go back to the house." Changsun Tao snatched the flower branches and scissors from Lu Mingyu's hand, wiped the snow water from her hands with his sleeves, then took the hand stove handed over by the maid and put it in Lu Mingyu's hand, helping her Went back to the house.

"Reckless, the snow is so slippery, do you see how Ah Liu fell? Just like a turtle that can't turn over, you still dare to cut plums outside."

Criticism was criticism, but his men did not stop. He pulled Lu Mingyu's hand out and put it next to the charcoal fire to warm it.

Ah Liu, who finally got up and limped in, heard his master's words and his mouth suddenly became aggrieved. He whispered: "Master, thank you for the progress there."

Lu Mingyu rubbed his hand that slowly returned to warmth: "But have you found a breakthrough to save Miss Asui?"

Ah Liu said: "Yu Qian really kidnapped people for money. After Miss Ah Sui was kidnapped, Mr. Xie went to Nangong's shops in the capital to arrest people. Just yesterday, they received news that the Yu family wanted to take money. One million taels to redeem people."

Lu Mingyu said: "This Yu Qian is really a lion! 100 million taels, the entire Yu family's combined wealth does not have such a large amount."

Changsun Tao said: "What other news has Xie Yun received? This alone cannot determine the next plan."

Ah Liu said: "Besides, the young master has mastered all the details about paying the banknote to redeem the person."

Changsun Tao asked again: "Where is Miss Asui now?"

Ah Liu said: "Still locked in the secret room of Yu Mansion."

Lu Mingyu thought for a moment and said: "Zhaohua, this is not quite right. I can understand why Yu Qian tied up Miss Asui for money. Why is he about to exchange people for money, and Miss Asui is still in the secret room of the Yu family?"

Changsun Tao said: "There are two biggest possibilities for Yu Qian locking people in a secret room. One is that he knows everything and wants to use Miss Asui as bait to invite you into the urn."

"One is that he doesn't know anything for the time being, just to get the money, and then take the person out when the transaction is done, handing over the money with one hand and handing over the person with the other." "The businessman does not fight with officials, and wealthy people like the Nangong family who have no background Jia, he is not afraid of offending at all.”

Lu Mingyu said: "No matter which situation is more likely, we cannot take it lightly. The biggest question now is, how do we rescue people, take the safe path to redeem them in a serious way, or do we take a deviant approach?" Rescue people?"

Changsun Tao said: "This decision must be made by Xie Yun himself. We just need to cooperate fully."

Lu Mingyu said: "If we use silver to redeem it, I'm afraid we won't be able to collect 100 million taels at once."

Changsun Tao said: "With this huge amount, even if all the money flowing from the Nangong family's industry in the capital is added up, it is not enough. Even the national treasury cannot just spend 100 million taels at will. Yu Qian's second son Yu Yin works in the Ministry of Household Affairs." It’s worth it, he should have thought of this.”

Lu Mingyu touched his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "In that case, we don't have to worry about these 100 million taels of silver."

Changsun Tao nodded: "Ah Liu, go tell Mr. Xie and ask him to find a way to get the contracts for all the Nangong family's shops in the capital, and then make a copy of each to make it look like the real thing. We will be useful then."

As soon as the plan was finalized, Lu Yi came in with a plate of tangerines and placed it in front of Lu Mingyu: "Princess, this is from Lingnan, it's fresh."

Lu Mingyu took one in his hand. The orange peel was not close to the pulp, and it felt loose when he pinched it, as if the pulp had not grown.

But when she used her slender fingers to make a hole in the golden peel, as the juice splashed out, a fragrant smell hit her nostrils. The flesh in the skin was moist and full, and she gently broke it off Put one piece in your mouth, and the sweet taste will spread in your mouth.

Lu Mingyu sighed: "It's such a sweet and watery orange. The most rare thing is that it's not bad after being transported from Lingnan. How come it hasn't been sent to the government before?"

Lu Yi glanced at Chang Sun Tao, then stood aside.

Changsun Tao quickly explained: "This is Chenghe's credit, I don't dare to pretend to claim it."

Lu Mingyu was confused: "Brother Bai?"

Changsun Tao sighed: "Speaking of Chenghe's kindness to you, I really can't do enough. Some time ago, I told him the good news of your pregnancy. He thought you would like eating acid, so he traveled thousands of miles to send this winter gift to him. Orange.”

"It was transported all the way from Lingnan to here. In order to keep it fresh, we couldn't use slow-moving large ships. I'm afraid it was transported by small ships. I don't know how much manpower and material resources were consumed. Even the palace may not be able to afford such precious fresh fruits. extravagant!"

Lu Mingyu broke off a piece for him and put it into his mouth. He frowned unaccustomedly at first, and then couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips: "It's quite delicious."

Lu Mingyu asked: "How many did you send?"

Lu Yi said: "About one stone, which is enough for you for half a month."

Lu Mingyu smiled: "Am I a pig? I can't finish a stone of oranges in half a month. Lu Yi, go and divide the oranges into pieces and give a few to each owner or guest in the yard. If you If you like it, just take it and give some to Ah Liu."

Lu Yi nodded, but did not act immediately: "Princess, would it be too wasteful to reward Ah Liu with oranges?"

Lu Mingyu said: "That's right. It seems that you spoil him too much to avoid being spoiled. Then I'll give you his share!"

"Ah?" Lu Yi was startled, but finally saluted, "Yes, Princess!"

These oranges were really delicious. Lu Mingyu was greedy and ate a few more, but he got upset. Baili Wuxiang worked hard for a long time, and then he finally got rid of the disease.

(End of this chapter)