Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 120 Deja Vu
When Duan Yunlang returned to the Imperial College, he told Xin You what he had said.

Like Duan Yunlang, Meng Fei applauded this remark, turned around and told Meng Jijiu to listen.

A strange color flashed in Meng Jijiu's eyes: "Is this said by Miss Kou, the owner of Qingsong Bookstore?"

"That's right. That's why I didn't ask what Mr. Song Ling is like."

Meng Jijiu waved his hand to signal his grandson to leave, and took a stroll to Qingsong Bookstore the next morning.

Shopkeeper Hu and Liu Zhou both knew Meng Jijiu. After all, the Imperial College is nearby, and they often see this old man passing by.

But Meng Jijiu seldom visits bookstores. You must know that Guozijian also prints books. The quality of books is higher than that of private printing. They are mainly used by the imperial court and are called Jianben.

Shopkeeper Hu pushed Liu Zhou away and went up to him respectfully.

Liu Zhou could understand the old shopkeeper's excitement when he saw the Guozijian offering wine.When he saw Meng Jijiu walking into the bookstore yesterday, he was so nervous that he couldn't speak clearly.

"Is your boss here?"

Shopkeeper Hu wondered: Meng Jijiu came to see Mr. Songling early yesterday morning, and today he came to look for the owner again. Is it something important?
"Our boss is here, just wait a moment." Shopkeeper Hu immediately sent Shitou to report.

Xinyou stayed behind closed doors today, continued to write the manuscript, and went to the front after receiving Shitou's report.

"I've seen Master Jijiu."

Meng Jijiu, who was invited by shopkeeper Hu to the reception room, had white beard and hair, but not many wrinkles on his face. He had a pair of phoenix eyes similar to Meng Fei, and looked energetic.

While Xinyou was looking at Meng Jijiu, Meng Jijiu was also looking at her.

I came to visit Mr. Song Ling yesterday, and he left after hearing from the shopkeeper of the bookstore that he could not be contacted. This was the first time I saw the rumored Ms. Kou.

There are so many curious young people in the Guozijian, and Meng Jijiu can hear a lot of gossip when he walks around, including Qingsong Bookstore, so he naturally has heard of Miss Kou.

The girl in front of him had clear eyes and a calm demeanor, and she didn't seem timid in the face of him, the Guozijian's sacrificial wine, which was rare.

"Miss Kou, you don't need to be too polite. This is not an imperial government office, so just treat this old man as an ordinary guest."

Xin You smiled to show that she understood, and asked about Meng Jijiu's intentions.

Meng Jijiu stroked his beard without beating around the bush: "Yesterday, I accidentally heard something from a student. I asked Miss Kou who said it. I am really curious that Miss Kou can explain such a profound truth clearly at such a young age. So obvious, so deafening, I couldn't resist coming to see it."

Xinyou took a sip of tea in embarrassment.

What she just said to Duan Yunlang has now reached the ears of Guozijian Jijiu, what kind of big mouth Duan Yunlang is.

The embarrassment is nothing else, but that she didn't say this.

Xin You showed an embarrassed smile: "It's not what I said that I'm going to disappoint Lord Jijiu."

"Oh, I don't know who said it?" Meng Jijiu's eyes flashed disappointment.

He was disappointed not because of the girl in front of him, but because of another reason.

Eggs are delicious, there is no need to see the hen laying eggs.These words are indeed refreshing, but what makes him unable to resist to find out is not the words themselves, but the familiarity of these words.

A strange woman once said something similar, that is, Empress Xin who has been missing for many years.

At that time, he was already working for the current emperor. In order to attack a city, several counselors argued endlessly, because the most suitable executor had a bad reputation.

Empress Xin said: "It doesn't matter whether it is a black cat or a white cat, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat. Why are you arguing?"

Words that are so straightforward that an illiterate person can understand them have the effect of enlightenment.

Meng Jijiu suddenly thought of Empress Xin after hearing the report from his grandson.Even though he knew it was impossible, he followed his heart and came to have a look.

"It's...Mr. Songling said it." Xin You didn't have such a thick skin and blamed herself, and she was afraid that her mother had said such things to others, so it was most appropriate to blame Mr. Songling.

Hearing that it was Mr. Song Ling, Meng Jijiu's eyes moved slightly: "I came to visit Mr. Song Ling yesterday, but I didn't have the chance to meet him. I wonder if Miss Kou can introduce you?"

Xin You blinked and said with a smile, "Master Jijiu, think about Mr. Songling's words."

Mr. Matsurei's words——

Meng Jijiu was stunned for a moment, and then smiled heartily: "It's the old man's hard work."

Xinyou's affection for the elder immediately increased greatly.

Many people in power pretend to be approachable, just to show their demeanor. In fact, if they are rejected by the inferiors, don't mention how annoyed they are.

As for this Lord Jijiu, she could feel that her mind was magnanimous.

Before Meng Jijiu left, he still reminded: "Mr. Songling is a great talent, I'm afraid he can't hide his brilliance."

Xin You watched Meng Jijiu leave, and returned to the east courtyard to continue writing the story silently.

She understood what Meng Jijiu meant, but what she wanted was to use Mr. Song Ling's identity to pass on to him what she wanted that person to know.

This is a bit risky, but if her enemy is indeed Guchangbo's mansion, or even Queen Qing's mother and son, she can only rely on her strength to face such a huge monster.

Some risks must be taken, and the worst result is her life.What she can do is to do her best and have no regrets in success or failure.

A drop of ink landed on the rice paper and quickly faded away.

Xin You stared at the ball of ink, a little lost in thought.

When she really got to that point, although she had no regrets, she still had unfinished business.One is the promise to Xiaolian to take back Miss Kou's family wealth, and the other is that Mr. He has helped a lot, but he has not returned it.

It seems that it is time to hurry up and ask for Kou Qingqing's money back home.As for Mr. He——

As for Lord He, he is the majestic envoy of Jinlinwei Township, the hereditary Marquis of Changle.And she just opened a bookstore, and was coveted by the Shaoqing government as a "Miss Kou".

May have to continue to owe.

She grew up to 16 years old, because a pair of different pupils has always been the one who helps others.There are many people in this world who owe her favors, but this one is the only one she owes.

For a while, Xin You couldn't tell what was in her heart, she pursed her lips lightly, picked up her pen and continued to write.

At night, Xin You soaked his hands in hot water for a long time to relieve his fatigue.

Xiao Lian felt sorry for Xin You's hard work, and gently pressed her shoulders for her.

"Girl, our bookstore has made a lot of money. Don't work too hard. It doesn't matter if you release new books later."

"There's no need to rush, but I don't like to procrastinate. Anyway, I have nothing to do recently." Xin You closed her eyes and enjoyed Xiaolian's massage, and asked softly, "Xiaolian, what are your plans when you get Miss Kou's family back?" Woolen cloth?"

Xiao Lian paused for a moment, then turned to Xin You.

"Girl, do you have a way to get home money?"

"Tell me." Xin You smiled.

There was a solution long ago, and what she had been waiting for was the opportunity.

Xiao Lian was stopped by the question: "I...don't know, I can't imagine now..."

Obviously did not get the answer from Xiao Lian, but Xin You's heart suddenly relaxed.

"Then don't think about it, we'll talk about it later." Xin You said to Xiaolian, and also said to herself.

(End of this chapter)