flstandardbreds Chapter 169: Communications with the Enemy
Chapter 169: Communications with the Enemy
Just after Xiao Jue left, Zhao Keke's maid Xiao Taoer came over and handed over a letter. "The young lady was afraid that it would be inconvenient for the county lady, so she said that she would go to see the county lady after she went to the general's mansion. Then I will take my leave first."
"Xuan Ling, give Xiao Taoer something to eat." Wen Jiu looked at Xuan Ling who was holding two chicken legs and shook his head. He was afraid that she would give Xiao Taoer something to eat when she saw her. They were really two sisters who loved food.
"Yes Miss"
As they walked, they said, "I'll give you one. It's delicious. It's baked and has honey on it. It's not too sweet. It's delicious. Come and try it." The two gradually lost their voices.
Wenjiu opened the letter and the first sentence was "Jiujiu, I miss you..." It was nothing more than the doubts in his heart, wondering why Chu Tunan and his wife were given marriages by each other, etc...
Wen Jiu smiled gently and thought: If this little girl doesn't come to the Prime Minister's Mansion, she can get a good night's sleep. She has things to do at night...
Late at night, as expected, the man appeared in front of the wine-warming bed. She opened her eyes alertly, and when she saw it was him, she stood up.
Xiao Jue was very careful this time. He was afraid that if he was caught by his brother-in-law, his image would be bad...
The two of them flew quietly to the Fifth Prince's mansion. As expected, there was another search. The two had a clear division of labor. Xiao Jue kept watch outside while the others searched with warm wine. They didn't steal. If you don't take it, you won't know. This Fifth Prince is really rich. Everything is hers. My second uncle has food.
Before leaving, he stripped the maid who fainted outside and threw her between the two of them, hehe
"Master is worthy of you" Xiao Jiujiu couldn't help but admire
"That's just the beginning. She bullied my maid, so I put her personal maid into their bed. Isn't that good? I didn't even hit her." Wen Jiu seemed to be merciful.
"Okay, okay, the master is so merciful that he spared her."
"Well, let's go"
"Is it done? What's the secret behind not letting me in every time?" Xiao Jue asked
"Oh, they just stripped Wen Ziqi's personal maid naked and put her in the bed with the couple," Wen Jiu recounted what happened just now, but omitted the fact that she took the treasure.
Xiao Jue didn't believe it was that simple, but he didn't ask any further...
"Let me show you something. Do you recognize the contents of this letter?" Wen Jiu took it out and showed it to Xiao Jue. She thought the letter would not be that simple, so she showed it to Xiao Jue.
"In the Fifth Prince's Mansion?" Xiao Jue was shocked.
"Yes, there is a layer in the second drawer of his study. I pried it open and there was no trace. Look, I put it back." Wenjiu didn't understand, and Xiaojiujiu didn't know either.
"Put it aside first, and talk outside." Xiao Jue looked at it for a while, then handed the letter to Wen Jiu.
"Okay, wait for me." Wen Jiu took the letter and went back.
The two of them carefully bypassed the guards of the Fifth Prince's Mansion, jumped up, and returned to the Fumeng Courtyard of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"I can tell you now." Wen Jiu came in and quickly picked up the stove. This body is really made to be afraid of the cold in summer.
"That was a letter from the Xiongnu... The letter said that a certain amount must be sent every year, not a bit less. As for what it was, it didn't say, nor did it say when. Judging from the content, it should be that the two sides had a disagreement." Xiao Jue was surprised at the fifth prince. Looking at the noble prince who was so glorious, he didn't expect that he had some improper cooperation with the enemy of the country...
"How daring! My second uncle is in charge of the northwest, but he cooperates with the Xiongnu. It's really sad. What do you think? Do you have the energy to investigate?" Wen Jiu asked jokingly.
"From what you said, if I'm too busy, can you help me?" Xiao Jue suddenly turned around and looked at her. Their eyes met, leaving Wen Jiu at a loss for what to do.
"Didn't you say I came from Biluo Villa? It's only natural for me to bring business to my family," Wen Jiu retorted.
"I didn't expect you to admit it like this." Xiao Jue held her black hair and sniffed it. Hmm, it smelled really good.
Wenjiu knocked his hand away, and the black hair like ink fell on its owner's shoulders.
"You have investigated me, what else can I say?" Wen Jiu stroked his hair.
"I didn't trust Biluo Villa, so I went to investigate. You went to the northwest to find them..." Xiao Jue said awkwardly.
"But don't worry, I won't investigate your affairs anymore. If you want to talk, I'll listen. If you don't want to talk, I won't ask," Xiao Jue promised.
"..." What is this? Twenty-four good men? Goodbye.
"You haven't said whether this business can be successful or not?" Wen Jiu wanted to make money from him, so he asked
"How much do you need money? Your owner is well-known in Beijing, so he must be rich. Why is he asking you to do business? Is there a kickback?" Xiao Jue didn't understand why she was so obsessed with money. She... shouldn't be the lowest level in Biluo Villa! Her level should be higher than that of ordinary people.
"Making money for our villa is the life mission of every one of us in Biluo Villa. There must be kickbacks." Wen Jiu felt amused and couldn't help but want to amuse him.
"Then what about those we made before?" Xiao Jue couldn't believe that if so many people knew about it, he would have to think carefully about whether Biluo Villa had any need to survive.
"Oh, those are not, they are my original creation, a secret that no one knows. Here, only you know it." He raised his head and looked at her with a smile in his eyes, charming and natural.
Xiao Jue was stunned, swallowed his saliva, and stammered, "Then...then...that's fine."
How could Wen Jiuhun not know what it meant when a man looked at her and swallowed his saliva? Her face immediately turned cold. "I said, my prince, it's very hot and late. Why don't you go back and don't come to the Prime Minister's Mansion these days. Just accompany Miss Bai well."
Why did they kick him out for no reason? Didn't the deal go through? And what does it have to do with Bai Miaomiao? Wasn't it obvious what he did last time he came of age?
"I won't do business this time..."
"I'll give you the business, and you can ask for the compensation. I just happen to have other things to do recently," Xiao Jue said, and left in dismay.
He couldn't understand why she was so happy just now in the Fifth Prince's Mansion, as if she had won gold, silver and jewelry, but why did she suddenly change her expression after coming back and not even saying a few words? He had no idea that it was because he was stunned...
The cold wind was biting, and the plum blossoms in the yard stood proudly in the cold. They enjoyed the cold wind and the temperature. Wen Jiu squatted down and reached out to touch them. The moment she felt cold, she thought that she was not suitable for romance at all, and went back to the house to sleep.
Lying on the bed, she thought about what Xiao Jue said. Communicating with the enemy country could be considered treason at the worst, and there was no such thing as a light punishment. Her second uncle and his wife were still guarding the place in such an extremely harsh environment, and the soldiers on the border were crying out in pain in the freezing cold. If it weren't for Coco, they might not have enough food. I wonder if there has been any progress on the food and cotton clothes that her second uncle asked Emperor Yuan for?
Gu Xiao and Xiao Jue should be able to handle the taxation issue. Gu Xiao is more likely to come forward. After all, Emperor Yuan is still a little evasive when dealing with Xiao Jue...
I lay on the bed, thinking about many things, and fell asleep in a daze.
Who knew that when she woke up, a bombshell of news would hit her.