Cypress Boat Floating

Nan Chengyi's City Lord's Mansion was very large, and Zhao Wenbin had to take a long detour to get from the front yard to the back yard. Without anyone to lead him, he almost got lost.

Ye Jianqing, who was following behind him, had to say that the City Lord's Mansion was really big. Not only did Zhao Wenbin almost get lost, but even she, who had an extremely clear sense of direction, almost lost her way while following him.

Nan Chengyi didn't know whether he knew that he was annoying and was afraid that someone would come to kill him, or he simply wanted to protect his property and was afraid that someone would come to his yard to steal things when he was not paying attention, so he hired many people who knew martial arts from all over the place to serve as guards in his yard. There were ten guards in a group, and they changed three shifts in one night.

Looking at these guards, Ye Jianqing felt that their martial arts might not be better than his own, but humility was his own excellent nature. He could not be careless when he was in someone else's territory. What if there was really a hermit among them? If he was caught, wouldn't it be a good thing for him to talk about?

What's more, she was the maid of the Eighth Prince Lu Ci Qiu. If she were caught, it would not only be her who would be embarrassed, but also Lu Ci Qiu.

Ye Jianqing felt that there was no need for him to take the risk and there was no need to leave a hidden danger for Lu Ci Qiu, but seeing that Zhao Wenbin was so proactive in finding Nan Chengyi, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He could take the opportunity to listen to what conspiracy they were planning.

on!

Any hesitation for three seconds would be disrespectful to Zhao Wenbin. While the guards were changing shifts, Ye Jianqing dodged a few times and rushed in without being discovered.

"Well, it turns out that their martial arts skills are not as good as mine. Even their acumen is not as good as mine." After Ye Jianqing successfully entered the courtyard, he silently commented on the group of guards in his heart and boasted about himself.

Zhao Wenbin was actually quite conflicted about coming to Nan Chengyi, but his superiors had already told him to do something, and he had no choice, and they also told him to use Nan Chengyi. He had been hiding at the back and observing them all day, and although Nan Chengyi was being covert, he still saw several of his small moves.

He was even more certain that the person in charge of Nancheng had never been Liu Hanyun, but the Nan Chengyi in front of him, a man who was extremely arrogant and greedy and very easy to control.

"Lord Nan, are you interested in discussing a business deal with me?" Zhao Wenbin saw that Nan Chengyi was straightforward. He had no interest in showing off to someone like Nan Chengyi who had no cultural background. He was too lazy to even give him a bit of patience.

Nan Chengyi was the most surprised to see Zhao Wenbin coming. Zhao Wenbin had behaved indifferently all day. Although people knew that he was of high rank, he really didn't leave much impression on people. He had originally planned to observe Zhao Wenbin for a while before looking for him, but he didn't expect the other party to come to him on his own initiative.

"Oh, Lord Zhao, please sit down." Nan Chengyi played with the teacup in his hand. Although he was very interested in the business he was talking about, he showed that he didn't take Zhao Wenbin seriously at all. He asked without interest, "What business do you have for me to discuss with Lord Zhao?"

Zhao Wenbin actually looked down on Nan Chengyi's appearance. Zhao Wenbin was born into a famous family, a family of scholars. The head of the family had been very strict in his upbringing since he was a child, which led to him using elegance to maintain his upbringing no matter what occasion or who he met, even if it was the person he hated the most. He never put on airs in front of others, so naturally he looked down on those who deliberately put on airs in front of him.

"The court sent us here to provide disaster relief, which was a good thing. However, the Eighth Prince came in a very impetuous manner. Not only has he sidelined Magistrate Liu and you, but he also seems to be making things worse. At this rate, the situation in Nancheng will gradually improve in a couple of days. By then, when the Eighth Prince returns to Beijing and reports to the Emperor, the Lord of Nancheng will probably not be able to continue sitting on the position." Zhao Wenbin had the leverage over Nan Chengyi in his hand, so he was not nervous at all and was not worried that Nan Chengyi would not cooperate with him.

Nan Chengyi's eyes moved around, revealing a hint of shrewdness. After all, he was still a businessman who put profit first and had a very shrewd mind. When he heard what Zhao Wenbin said, he knew that the other party was trying to blackmail him, so he said calmly: "The Eighth Prince can control the flood because he has the ability. I, an idler, naturally cannot control the flood because I don't have this ability. If the Eighth Prince wants to report me to the emperor, then I can't do anything. Moreover, I am an idler with no official position in the court. Even if I am reported, how can the emperor punish me?"

“Indeed, it is the Eighth Prince’s ability to control floods, but Lord Nancheng is not necessarily incapable of this. Although it seems that County Magistrate Liu is completely obedient to you, if County Magistrate Liu retires and the court sends a new county magistrate, the situation will not be the same as it is now. Does Lord Nancheng want to be suppressed by others all his life and never be able to make a breakthrough?” Zhao Wenbin fiddled with the teacup above the coffee table, using actions to show that he was confident.

"What do you mean?" Nan Chengyi frowned and looked at him with dissatisfaction.

Although the Nan family is good at business, they have always been businessmen and have never had a career in government. This is a lifelong pain for their family and also for him. He wanted to be an official since he was a child, but unfortunately he never passed the exam. Now Zhao Wenbin is using this pain point to discuss business with him, which makes Nan Chengyi feel as if he is being manipulated. This feeling makes him, who has always been in a high position since he was a child, very uncomfortable.

Zhao Wenbin said: "If Lord Nancheng can lend me a helping hand this time, then after I return to the capital, I will inform His Majesty the Crown Prince and ask him to grant Lord Nancheng a career in government."

"How do I know if you will lie to me?" Nan Chengyi values ​​interests, so the benefits he wants must be something that can be fulfilled immediately. Even if that cannot be achieved, he must be able to see and touch it, and know that it will be fulfilled in the future.

He didn't know Zhao Wenbin, nor did he know the current situation of the court. How could he know that this person was under the command of the crown prince? He would definitely help him when he returned and make the crown prince give him an official position. It was obvious that this business was not his style.

"In addition to giving you a career, we can also gain more benefits in this matter." Zhao Wenbin certainly knew that Yinan Chengyi's character would not compromise so quickly, so he also thought of another temptation.

"What benefit?"

"Disaster relief money." Zhao Wenbin looked into his eyes and said word by word.

The weight of these four words really frightened Nan Chengyi. This was the court's money, the government's money. What did Zhao Wenbin mean by this? Was he planning to embezzle this money with him?

"With the Eighth Prince here, it will be difficult for you to get the money." Nan Chengyi shook his head. Although he was greedy, he also knew the pros and cons.

"It would be fine as long as the eighth prince is not here." Zhao Wenbin gave a sinister smile.

This business was too big and too dangerous. Nan Chengyi didn't quite trust the other party. What if this was all Zhao Wenbin's conspiracy? What if he was betrayed after killing Lu Ciqiu? What if he got involved in their dispute? He had to be cautious when it came to matters involving the court and the harem.

"I'll get six and you'll get four. If you accomplish this, I'll give you whatever you want, except for a career and money." Zhao Wenbin made a huge promise.

This temptation was too great. He had seen how much silver they brought. Forty percent was enough. In addition, Lu Ci Qiu's current actions had indeed hindered him. He had also seen Lu Ci Qiu's methods. If he did everything by then, and the people only recognized him and not him, what would he do?

Moreover, he himself also wanted to make Lu Ci Qiu disappear. Instead of doing that, why not cooperate with the man in front of him and get so much money at the same time? What's the harm? In addition, everyone has a part in this matter. If something goes wrong, everyone will suffer together. I don't think Zhao Wenbin dare to betray himself.

After much calculation, Nan Chengyi felt that this business was feasible and not a loss.

"What do you want to do?"

"I want him to never be able to return to the capital!"

Ye Jianqing, who had been hiding in the dark and eavesdropped on all this, returned to his room worriedly. But after a while, the light in the opposite room came on, and Zhao Wenbin returned to his room.

Thinking back to everything he had just heard, Zhao Wenbin actually planned to kill Lu Ci Qiu. That was the eighth prince. He was just a doctor in the Ministry of Works. How could a fifth-rank official dare to attempt to murder the prince?

She couldn't figure it out. Why did Zhao Wenbin want to kill Lu Ciqiu? Was it the prince's suggestion? Then what was the prince's reason for killing Lu Ciqiu? So was the prince the mastermind behind the death before rebirth?

Inadvertently, Ye Jianqing thought of another possibility. What if the prince was just an excuse for Zhao Wenbin? He used the title of prince as an excuse to suppress Nan Chengyi and let Nan Chengyi help him out of interest. Anyway, it was Nan Chengyi who killed the person, not him, so he was not afraid at all.

She felt her mind was in a mess, really in a mess.

She didn't know what Zhao Wenbin's plan was, but based on the current situation, Lu Ci Qiu's time in Nancheng was very dangerous, and there were people around him who were eyeing him covetously. She was now very glad that she had followed in and listened to what they were talking about.

The only good thing now is that Zhao Wenbin is in the open while she is in the dark. Zhao Wenbin doesn't know that he has overheard their plan, so everything they are doing now is under his nose.

Ye Jianqing helplessly threw herself into the warm bed, roaring silently. Now she was alone and weak, it would be great if she could have her own helpers like the male and female protagonists in the novel.

She was in a very difficult situation right now, so she should discuss it with Lu Ci Qiu tomorrow. Her brain was not suited to playing these conspiracies and tricks.

The next day.

Ye Jianqing got up early in the morning and wanted to tell Lu Ci Qiu what he had overheard last night, but when he arrived at Lu Ci Qiu's room, he found that he had gone out.

I walked around outside before I found him on the city wall.

"Why are you here?" Ye Jianqing asked as he stood beside him.

Lu Ci Qiu looked at the endless Sannan River outside the city wall. The water of the Sannan River spread to the base of the city wall. The flood was blocked by the city wall and could not come in, but as long as the door was opened, the flood would flow in along the terrain.

"The flood blocks the door and we can't get out, so we can only wait and see here. Where do you think the water from the Sannan River should be diverted to?" Lu Ci Qiu said in a light tone, with no expression on his face. Ye Jianqing couldn't figure out what he was thinking for a moment.

"A big river has an end, so let's find the end and go take a look. How's the sandbag issue going?"

"I asked Zhang Quansheng to handle it."

It was a good day in Nancheng today, with the sun high in the sky. Many people followed Zhang Quansheng's call and came down from Qinglian Mountain to follow them in filling sandbags, doing their part to protect their homes. Even if there was no reward, they were willing to do it.

"Tell me, what did you hear yesterday?" Suddenly, Lu Ci Qiu turned around and asked Ye Jianqing.

Ye Jianqing was a little shocked. She hadn't even told him that she had gone to monitor Zhao Wenbin yesterday, so how did he know about it? "How did you know?"

Lu Ci Qiu shrugged: "I can tell from your expression. Whenever you have something to do, you will be serious and don't talk much. And you didn't go back to your room after you came back from my place yesterday. I guess you must have gone out to do something."

Ye Jianqing was speechless. She thought Lu Ci Qiu was so powerful that he could see her inner thoughts through her expression, but it turned out that he came to see her while she was out yesterday.

"Zhao Wenbin went to see Nan Chengyi yesterday." Ye Jianqing said.

"Are you talking about embezzling disaster relief money?"

Ye Jianqing nodded: "I also told you how I'm going to kill you."

Lu Ci Qiu raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that he was the only one who didn't want him to return to the capital safely.

"Prince?" Lu Ci Qiu asked Ye Jianqing, and was also asking himself.

Ye Jianqing shook his head: "I don't know."

Ye Jianqing didn't want to make a hasty judgment. Although everyone knew that Zhao Wenbin was the prince's man, it was not clear whether the prince didn't want Lu Ci Qiu to return to the capital. What if it was Zhao Wenbin's own idea?

"What do you think?" Lu Ci Qiu asked.

Lu Ciqiu knew that the prince and Lu Zhixing were not on good terms, and he also knew that the prince would definitely not leave such a good helper like him to help Lu Zhixing. But he never thought that the prince would attack him so quickly. We are all brothers, right?

Ye Jianqing looked into his eyes and said seriously: "My primary goal is to protect you. Only if you are alive can we have hope and find the person who killed us."

"In that case, then please protect me well."

After saying that, Lu Ci Qiu walked straight to the bottom of the city wall.

Ye Jianqing's primary goal was to protect himself, but his primary goal was to perfectly complete this mission and bring those people to justice. He was not so noble, he just had to complete it, and he needed the credit this time to exchange for the emperor's opinion of him.

He must win. He doesn’t know if there will be another rebirth, but this time, he must win.