The prince is more stable

Chapter 144: Redemption
Would Xiao Guangjing sign an IOU?
Of course he will sign, he can't leave without signing.

Zhao Xiaoqian said that everyone was friends, and it would be rude not to express gratitude when a friend got married.

Zhao Xiaoqian also said, "You already owe so much debt, why would you care about one more?" Think about the bright prospects of the future cooperation between the two families, which will bring huge profits day by day. This ten thousand strings of cash is just an ordinary favor. Young man, you need to have a bigger vision, otherwise you will be a scoundrel who is not worth cooperating with."

Zhao Xiaoqian even said, "I could have robbed you openly, but I still gave you the courtesy and only asked you to sign an IOU. Say thank you now..."

Xiao Guangjing couldn't refuse, nor did he dare to refuse.

Xiao Guangjing felt a little uncomfortable when he saw that a good citizen was robbed of his money by a group of ruffians while walking on the street, but he didn't dare to say anything.

Since arriving in Bian Jing this time, Xiao Guangjing has had a miserable life and has been unlucky everywhere.

The brave and strong Xiao Guangjing has unknowingly learned to survive, grow and transform in adversity.

He fell into a cesspool, was framed and owed a huge gambling debt, and was even threatened to become a traitor to the Song people...

So many setbacks couldn't knock him down, how hard he worked.

Compared with those setbacks, what does owing another ten thousand coins of gratitude matter?
Xiao Guangjing pressed his thumb hard on the IOU, turned around and left, as if he had made up his mind.

Zhao Xiaoqian watched the Liao delegation leave with a smile and waved goodbye.

The way he eats is indeed a bit ugly, but...

Ten thousand strings of cash is really good.

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The coming and going of the Liao delegation did not cause much stir in the city of Bianjing.

The uninformed people would only sigh and say, look, the Liao people are asking for annual tribute again, and the cowardly court has to hand the money to the Liao people politely and watch the Liao people act arrogantly in the Song Dynasty. What is there to discuss about such a frustrating thing?

Those who were well-informed knew some unprecedented situations, but the specific inside story was unclear. They only knew that the Liao people did not gain any advantage when they came to the Song Dynasty this time, and it can be said that they left with a broken nose.

Why did I end up with nothing?
This is quite telling. Didn't you hear about the autumn hunt in the western suburbs a few days ago? Did the Prince of Chu know about it? Did you know that the Song Dynasty has suddenly become stronger?

Don't know? Let me explain...

All kinds of rumors were swirling in the streets and alleys, until the Liao delegation left Bianjing City and headed north, and the discussions in Bianjing City gradually subsided.

However, there is a legend about the Liao envoys and Zhao Xiaoqian that has not ceased to this day.

This place is the brothel on Panlou Street.

There is a regular program in all brothels, big and small, and that is storytelling.

Legends from ancient times to the present, current political figures, protagonists of news and scandals, etc., will all be compiled into stories by storytellers, and told vividly with exaggerated and legendary colors. The audience often feels as if they are in the scene and cannot help themselves.

The story of Zhao Xiaoqian and the Liao envoys was made particularly vivid by the storytellers in the brothels. It depicted how the young hero of the Song Dynasty fought wits and courage with the Liao people, first with bravery and then with wits. It showed how they had a fierce confrontation at the negotiation table, how they resolved the crisis behind the table, and how they taught the Liao people a lesson for their arrogance.

Anyway, the story was so outrageous that even if Zhao Xiaoqian was there in person to tell the story, he wouldn't dare to believe that he was the protagonist.

No matter what, Zhao Xiaoqian eventually became famous again in Bianjing City. Now all the common people in Bianjing City knew Zhao Xiaoqian's name. He promoted the prestige of our country in front of the Liao people and struck a blow against the arrogance of the Liao people. It is not an exaggeration to say that he was a young hero.

Zhao Xiaoqian has had good fortune recently, and God has finally opened his eyes.

Not only did he make a profit from Xiao Guangjing, but he also received a share of the profits from the snow salt business.

The total income of the Chu Palace was more than 40,000 strings of cash, including 10% of Zhao Xiaoqian's profits.

The accountant in the palace was clattering on his abacus, and Zhao Xiaoqian was sitting in the office, feeling very happy.

It would take a long time to calculate the accounts, and Zhao Xiaoqian didn't have the patience, so he immediately instructed the accountant and asked Chen Shou to take people away from the palace treasury with 10,000 strings of money. Of course, they were all converted into silver ingots.

Money is the courage of a hero. After Zhao Xiaoqian went out, he felt that he had become much braver. At this time, he finally had some of the style of the prince of Chu.

Zhao Xiaoqian now really wants to be like Xiao Guangjing and kick away any stray dog ​​on the roadside if it looks at him for even a second.

After leaving the palace gate, he headed straight for Zuihuayin.

What's the first thing to do when you have money? Spend it, of course.

Today is a good day for Zhao Xiaoqian to make large purchases.

A heavy box of silver ingots was placed in front of the brothel owner, and Zhao Xiaoqian looked down at him with his nose drooping.

In a word, your wife Jiang Miaoxian, the most beautiful woman in your family, is mine from today on. I want to take her away. The shopkeeper dared not say a word and nodded and said it was no problem.

You could have just robbed it, but you were so righteous as to actually give money...

The shopkeeper was so moved that he wanted to cry.

From now on, I will be a die-hard fan of the Prince of Chu. I will not leave you unless you abandon me.

A thin indenture was handed to Zhao Xiaoqian with both hands. After reading it carefully, Zhao Xiaoqian folded it and put it in his arms.

"From now on, Jiang Miaoxian has nothing to do with your Zuihuayin, do you understand?" Zhao Xiaoqian stared at the shopkeeper seriously.

"Don't worry, Lord County. There has never been a person named Jiang Miaoxian in Zuihuayin. She has completely disappeared from the world of prostitution." The shopkeeper said tactfully.

In the backyard of Zuihuayin, Jiang Miaoxian had packed all her luggage and was standing on tiptoe in the yard looking around nervously.

She is leaving today and bidding farewell to her past life forever. Jiang Miaoxian has no attachment to this place of fireworks. She only hates that time goes too slowly. The longer she stays here, the more torment she will suffer.

From afar, Zhao Xiaoqian walked towards them with a relaxed and free-spirited gait.

Jiang Miaoxian's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and she couldn't help but go forward.

“You, you really…”

Zhao Xiaoqian nodded with a smile, put his arm around her neck domineeringly, and kissed her red lips hard in broad daylight.

"From now on, you are my woman. You will be Zhao Jiangshi, haha!"

As he spoke, Zhao Xiaoqian took out her indenture from his arms and handed it to her.

Jiang Miaoxian carefully read every word on the contract of sale, and tears couldn't help but flow down her face. Finally, she squatted on the ground holding the contract of sale and burst into tears.

The loneliness and misfortune, the sadness and suffering in this life, are all vented out in a cry.

Jiang Miaoxian cried for a long time, and Zhao Xiaoqian stood beside her and accompanied her quietly.

Only when she had cried until she had no strength left and was sobbing intermittently did Zhao Xiaoqian pat her shoulder.

"From now on, live a good life with me, take care of your husband and children, and live a simple life, okay?" Zhao Xiaoqian said softly.

Jiang Miaoxian nodded, threw away her shyness, and snuggled into his arms.

Warm and solid, this is the starting point of her rebirth and also the end point of her life.

Holding his hand, Jiang Miaoxian led him into the house.

In the middle of the room, there was a neatly packed bundle, which contained all of Jiang Miaoxian's belongings.

"My dear, please don't bully me in the future..." Jiang Miaoxian said softly.

"Not necessarily. If you don't listen, I'll beat you three times a day." Zhao Xiaoqian is not someone who can be manipulated.

Jiang Miaoxian rolled her eyes at him and said, "I am yours for life. You are my heaven. How dare I disobey you?"

Then Jiang Miaoxian said again: "Sir, the day before yesterday, Miss Di came to see me."

Zhao Xiaoqian was surprised and asked, "She knows you?"

"Of course I know. During the flood, she and I were both in the camp in Weishi County, but we never met."

Zhao Xiaoqian didn't feel guilty at all.

The beauty of this era is that marrying a wife and taking a concubine are common things, and both the wife and the concubine can accept them with a normal mind. There won’t be so many bloody plots of catching an adulterer and cursing in the streets.

Di Ying came from a family of officials, and she knew that it was impossible to prevent her husband from taking a concubine unless the marriage was between people of equal social status.

"You have met each other, but didn't you fight?" Zhao Xiaoqian looked at her curiously.

There was no visible injury, no signs of injury.

Zhao Xiaoqian lifted her clothes without hesitation: "...Let me check carefully."

"Oh! You lecher! Sir, this is not allowed!" Jiang Miaoxian was so embarrassed that she tried her best to cover herself up.

(End of this chapter)