NCCnovel Chapter 221 Two Owners Meet
Chapter 221 Two Owners Meet
After entering the courtyard, there was a corridor on the right. Shopkeeper Xie bowed and said, "Please come in, Miss Wu!" Xue Qing stepped into the corridor, and Shopkeeper Xie took two steps back and turned to leave the courtyard.
Walking along the corridor to the end, a man who looked like a servant was standing at the door. After seeing Xue Qing, he bowed to her, opened the door, and made a gesture of invitation without saying a word the whole time.
Xue Qing nodded to the boy and said, "Thank you."
A hint of surprise flashed across the servant's eyes.
The weather is still cold. It is not easy to be a servant in this era. You still have to guard the door for your master in such cold weather.
So we should retreat quickly.
Xue Qing walked into the house, which was as warm as spring. When he got used to the light inside, Xue Qing finally saw the true face of the owner of Youran Ju.
She has a tall and slender figure, wearing a light blue robe embroidered with cloud patterns. They appear and disappear like floating clouds in the sky, elegant and mysterious.
His eyes are deep, as if containing thousands of words, yet they are like still water flowing deep without revealing a single sound.
The lips are plump and thick like pomegranates in the field.
Looking at his whole body, he was burly yet elegant, with a dignified air that revealed a hint of bookishness. He was calm and composed, like a gentleman. Everyone sighed at his dignified appearance, saying that he was truly a rare talent, not something that ordinary people could achieve.
When Xue Qing saw the face of the man in front of him clearly, his breathing stagnated. He was shocked and incredulous. That face was very familiar to him.
The owner of Youranju saw Xue Qing's eyes change from shock to anger when he looked at him. Although he was confused, he still stepped forward and said, "Hello, Miss Wu. I am the owner of Youranju. My surname is Qian and my given name is Kun."
Xue Qing didn't wait for him to give up his seat, but walked past him and sat in the main seat, then picked up the teacup on the table and drank it all in one gulp.
Qian Kun turned around and sat down, watching Xue Qing's expression change from shock to disbelief and then to indifference, he was really confused.
Be the first to break the ice: "Miss Wu, I am..."
Xue Qing faced the door and didn't look at him: "I heard that you are the owner of Youranju, Qian Kun"
Qian Kun turned sideways and bowed to Xue Qing, saying: "Miss Wu is also the owner of Youranju, you and I are allies."
His voice was as gentle as a trickling stream. Yes, now he was also the owner of You Ran Ju. They were partners.
Xue Qing stood up again and bowed to Qian Kun: "I'm sorry for being so rude just now."
Qian Kun looked at Xue Qing calmly, and saw that she was elegant yet heroic.
She was of moderate height, like a handsome young man, with her black hair tied in a jade crown, as black as ink and shiny.
Her eyes were clear and bright, her gaze was like a torch, revealing a bit of firmness and courage. Although she did not have the charm of a woman, she had a heroic spirit.
In terms of clothing, Xue Qing wore a dark cotton robe with a silk ribbon of the same color tied around his waist.
Qian Kun had a very familiar feeling. It was probably because he often received news about her, so it was not surprising that he felt familiar with her.
"Ms. Wu, you're welcome. You and I are allies. I am very grateful to you for choosing Youranju," he gestured for you to sit down.
Xue Qing sat down: "You should thank the shopkeeper for his character"
Qian Kun was surprised. It was so different to talk to her face to face for the first time.
When Xue Qing came out, he walked to the end of the corridor and turned around to look at the closed door.
Holding the new cooperation contract in his arms, Qian Kun wanted to sign a longer-term contract with her, but Xue Qing did not agree. She considered whether to continue to be tied to him.
Qian Kun asked her to take the contract back and think about it for two more days. He could only give her two days. After two days, Qian Kun left Anyang City.
Xue Qing came this time to ask Wu Qian to find a teacher. After the new year, Wu Qian will be five years old and it is time for him to start his education.
Manager Xie asked Wu Qian to worship a scholar as his mentor. The scholar's surname was Fan, his given name was Zhe, and his courtesy name was Haoran.
When Xue Qing first heard the teacher's surname, he was delighted. The Fan family had a scholar! This man must not be a lunatic.
He also agreed to take Wu Qian to meet Mr. Fan the next day.
Qian Kun was sitting at the desk, while Manager Xie and Chen Peng were standing opposite him. Chen Peng was talking about something that he had heard from the people in the county that was hit hardest: "The local rumor is that the snowstorm was caused by a witch who went to the underworld to cause chaos, causing the heavens to punish the world."
Qian Kun's face changed. Witch? He subconsciously touched his abdomen with his hand.
Shopkeeper Xie's expression also changed. Chen Peng saw the slight changes on their faces and wondered whether he should continue talking: "What else..."
A cold light shot towards Chen Peng, and he heard something like a bamboo tube pouring beans: "This witch is in Anyang City"
Qian Kun immediately ordered Chen Peng to investigate the source of the rumor and demanded that it must not be spread to the capital.
The Zhou Dynasty had good weather for many years. The capital and some southwestern counties had never seen such heavy snow. In previous years, there was only light snow after the winter, but no one had ever frozen to death.
Beijing Imperial Palace
The emperor went to see the imperial preceptor but was once again turned away. Every generation of imperial preceptors had their own mission in the Great Zhou. Since he ascended the throne, except for the two incidents more than ten years ago, the Great Zhou had been peaceful and prosperous under his governance.
These days he always dreamed about that child, questioning him non-stop in his dreams, and he would break out in cold sweats every night.
This caused him to be extremely exhausted in recent days. The imperial physician said that he was worrying too much and advised him to be at ease, saying that the snow disaster in the southwest had eased and the victims had been rescued.
The common people are all grateful for the emperor's kindness.
The emperor only allowed Li Jun to follow him, and the two of them unknowingly walked to the front of Fengyi Palace, hesitating to move forward.
Li Jun hesitated for a moment, but still stepped forward and said boldly: "Your Majesty, in front..."
The emperor said coldly: "Open it"
Li Jun's heart was beating fast. The servants had all been sent away. He then walked forward and gently pushed the door with his hand. The heavy door slowly opened.
The emperor looked at the open door, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped through.
Although it has been restored to its original state after the fire, Fengyi Palace no longer has the bustling scene it once had. In a trance, he seemed to see that little person running out of the palace, throwing himself into his arms, calling him father.
He walked to the entrance of the hall, paused for a moment, and then stepped in gently. The hall and the inner rooms were just as spotless as before.
"Who is cleaning Fengyi Palace?" the emperor asked sullenly.
Li Jun quickly called for the servants to come and a maid came forward and knelt down and said, "This old servant pays homage to the emperor. Long live the emperor!"
"Keep your head up"
Mammy straightened up and raised her head.
The emperor remembered that this was the nanny who had served in Fengyi Palace all those years ago. He remembered that her surname was Liu.
"Are you...Madame Liu?" Looking at the madame kneeling in front of him, she had a scar on her left ear and a haggard face, which no longer looked like she used to.