Escape from the famine at the beginning: I rely on space to spoil Lord Shoufu

Chapter 367 But the general doesn't have to be me, does he?
Gu Yan stood there blankly, looking at Qing Zhi's serious face in disbelief.

"Qingzhi, don't you understand what I mean?"

"The servant understands, but the servant still wants to be by the county lord's side."

Qingzhi finished speaking word by word with downcast eyes, the fingers behind her back were pinched red.

Gu Yan took a deep breath, decided not to argue with Qing Zhi, but said:
"The maid can buy another one, the county lord doesn't have to be with you."

"But the general doesn't have to be me, does he?"

It is rare for Qing Zhi to show her emotions, such eyes made Gu Yan a little strange, and his heart beat like a drum.

"I did not mean that."

"I'm sorry, General Gu."

Qing Zhi blessed Fushen, "Slaves don't have that blessing, the general should find someone else."

After all, she ran away directly, which made Gu Yan a little embarrassed. This is the first time that he took the initiative to take a woman as a concubine and was rejected.

When he walked out of the house in a daze, he found Jian Shiming standing in the yard, raising his head and meditating with his hands behind his back.

But Tao Xi didn't know where he was at the moment, Gu Yan raised his foot and walked to Jian Shiming's side.

"Brother Jane."

"Have you been rejected?"

The corners of Jian Shiming's lips raised slightly, obviously he had already guessed the result, which made Gu Yan somewhat frustrated.

"Am I ugly?"

He really couldn't figure it out, and even doubted his charm, knowing that he was admired by many girls when he was in Kyoto.

Jian Shiming chuckled, "It has nothing to do with this, I told you earlier that she doesn't want to be a concubine."

"Brother Jian, you know."

Gu Yan sighed, "The elders in my family would never agree to a servant to be my wife."

He raised his eyebrows to cover the helplessness in his eyes, but Jian Shiming's eyes paused. He always spoke directly to his heart.

"Brother Gu, don't blame me for speaking harshly. Apart from your elders, you probably also think that Qingzhi's status is low and cannot be your wife."

"I do not have."

Gu Yan wanted to deny it, but found that he was a little guilty. Did he really feel that way?
"It's useless for you to lie to me."

Jian Shiming shook his head, "I advise Brother Gu not to pay attention to Qingzhi again, you are not suitable for her."

"Why is it inappropriate?"

Gu Yan was still talking hard, but in his head was Qing Zhi's careful and quiet appearance, and his heart couldn't help but feel sour.

"Using my wife's words, even if the three views are not compatible, if you are reluctant to be together, you will have problems sooner or later."

Jian Shiming was serious, annoyed Gu Yan enough, and finally flung his sleeves and left helplessly.

In this matter, Qingzhi also said the same thing as Jian Shiming, "The servant girl and General Gu have different views, and their family backgrounds are not equal."

"Do you really think so?"

Tao Xi could clearly feel that Qing Zhi was absent-minded, she said she didn't care, presumably she had some thoughts on General Gu.

"real."

Qing Zhi bowed her head to comb Tao Xi's hair, with a smile on her face, "Master knows Qing Zhi, and should understand Qing Zhi's thinking."

"I know."

Tao Xi patted the back of Qingzhi's hand, "No matter what you decide, I will support you."

"Thank you, master."

Qing Zhi had a grateful expression on her face, with tears in her eyes, her master was really the best master in the world.

After the matter of Manzi was settled, Gu Yan led his subordinates to leave Yun County. On the day of leaving, Qingzhi stood on the tower and watched Gu Yan.

Gu Yan seemed to have sensed something, and when he turned his head to look back, Qingzhi was already hiding behind the city wall.

For Qing Zhi, this was a secret love that ended without a problem before it even started, and she will keep it in her heart forever.

For Gu Yan, it may be a sudden encounter, but for him, there are always more important things to do.

The weather was getting colder and colder. Tao Xi went out for the past two days, and the people he saw occasionally were all wrapped in thick cotton clothes.

She didn't know if people in the rural villages would freeze to death, but the people in Yun County lived fairly well.

The ransom money sent by the barbarians was used by Taoxi to renovate Yun County wantonly, and now Yun County not only has a decent commercial street.

A private school and a special civilian pharmacy were also built, which were opened by Tao Xi.

It is winter, and people who pass by every day can receive a bowl of hot tea at Xiwang Pharmacy for free.

And because of the abundance of Yun County, people from some surrounding counties are now attracted to purchase supplies.

Tao Xi and Jian Shiming planned to go back to Xiwang Island that day. When the carriage passed by their shop, they heard a very loud quarrel inside.

"Sir, let's go down and have a look."

Tao Xi vaguely heard the words cotton-padded clothes and quilts, and was a little worried that the store didn't have enough stock.

Jian Shiming put down the book in his hand, went down first, and then helped Tao Xi get off the carriage.

When the two walked into the shop, they finally heard the people in the shop arguing again.

"We are from Nan County next door. Your purchase limit is not enough for our family to wear."

"No, we heard that you have cotton coats here, so we brought the caravan here to purchase."

"Shut up, you have to pay attention to first come, first served, I will come first."

"What's the difference between first come and later, we can't buy anything."

"You two masters, don't be angry, this is the rule set by our Xiwang shop."

Then there was the voice of Xu Niangzi, who was in charge of the shop, explaining in a low voice, and one person said angrily:
"I think it's because you are filling your own pocket and want to earn more money, right? I don't believe there are employers who don't want to make money."

"That's right, call your boss out, I want to talk to your boss!"

The two who had been arguing before were now standing on the same line against Mrs. Xu.

Tao Xi and Jian Shiming looked at each other, and the two walked in. Tao Xi said directly:

"I'm the boss. If you two have anything to say, go upstairs and talk with me."

"Master."

Mrs. Xu rushed out to greet her, and then nodded politely to Jian Shiming.

Only then did Tao Xi see clearly that the two arguing were masters in their thirties and forties, and behind them was the caravan that came out together.

One of these two masters was surnamed Luo, and they looked rough and frightening.

Another weak-looking man, whose surname is Zhou, but with sharp eyes, can be seen to be a powerful character.

Master Luo snorted coldly, and looked Tao Xi up and down, "You little girl, you have the nerve to say that you are the boss?"

"Don't be joking, little lady, we are talking about business."

Master Zhou also stared at Tao Xi with an unfriendly expression, and then at Mrs. Xu, "Shopkeeper, if you want to fool people, you should be more considerate."

"Who says you can't be a powerful person when you're young?"

Jian Shiming's eyes showed dissatisfaction, "Since you want to see my boss, my wife has already come out, why don't you believe it."

"Second masters, this is indeed our master."

Mrs. Xu said she had a headache, but she still stepped forward to explain with a smile on her face.

(End of this chapter)