Raiders of the Duke and Duchess

Chapter 809 What a fat sheep
Ning Xiuyuan shook his head and laughed. He was not in a hurry to explain. He just stood up and gave the other party a new cup of hot tea. He still had herbal tea in his hand, which was astringent in his mouth. He didn't care, so he picked it up and took a sip.

I was so nervous just now that my mouth was almost dry, but now that I think about it, I feel that I was more embarrassed than ever before at that time. At this moment, the coolness of the tea goes down the throat, making the whole body feel smooth.

"Brother Shangguan is worried too much." He explained, "In fact, at the beginning, when Ning Ning gave me this pill, she wanted to ask me to send it to the palace... but it was not for a bright future. Shangguan Although brother said that he is just a businessman and does not understand the affairs of the court, he understands the principle that prosperity must inevitably decline. Now that the Ningguo Palace has reached this point, there is really no need to seek a more prosperous future, nor does it dare to pursue it..."

There is some truth to this.

Shangguan Chu's expression did not change. He picked up the cup of hot tea that Ning Xiuyuan had replaced and took a sip, still saying nothing.

"His Majesty is seriously ill in the palace, and the imperial doctors are still helpless. It is only a matter of time before Mr. Chen is called into the palace. It is better to take the initiative to offer the divine elixir - there is always a difference between taking the initiative and sending it in after the imperial decree is announced." Ning Xiu Yuan lowered his head and smiled, looked at the other party with a pair of calm eyes, and said, "That's what the little girl thinks, but I don't want to."

Shangguan Chu looked up at Ning Xiuyuan thoughtfully.

Ning Xiuyuan only said in a low voice, "I asked the Qin Imperial Physician, His Majesty can't last long. I told him that he has been in Jiangnan for so many years. If he is really a miracle doctor, he will be praised even if he remains anonymous. Why? Didn't even the slightest news come out? What's more, after so many years, the extent of Chen Song's medical skills still needs to be carefully investigated and carefully considered... His Majesty was very suspicious, so he believed it, and I volunteered for this job... Your Majesty only Every time a question comes up, there are excuses for excuses."

Shangguan Chu understood instantly, "You want to boil him to death?"

These words were too direct and frank. Ning Xiuyuan stroked his tea cup, and after a long while he said "hmm" in a low voice - after all, he was an official in the court, so such words always felt a bit treasonous in public.

"Interesting..." Shangguan Chu held his chin and smiled. He originally thought that the two incompetent sons were the ones who were looking forward to killing the emperor. Unexpectedly, even Ning Xiuyuan was among them. I don't know what the emperor would think when he found out. After all, the Ning family, like Imperial Physician Qin, are well-known royalists, loyal to the emperor, never forming factions or seeking selfish interests, and have no dealings with the princes.

If not, the suspicious emperor would not trust the young Ning Xiuyuan so much.

Shangguan Chu raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking that officials in the court were indeed not good people. The world always talks about profiteers, profiteers, and businessmen without profiteers. Now it seems that when it comes to the word "crook", I am afraid that I am far behind Ning Xiuyuan. He asked Ning Xiuyuan, "In that case, why wasn't this medicine sent to Dali Temple? Or do you think Imperial Physician Qin can really cure Xu Siniang?"

"I...I don't know." Ning Xiuyuan shook his head, not hiding the worry in his heart, "This disease spreads slowly. So far, the only ones I know about are the late Li Yanxian and Xu Siniang. Even if Qin Taiyi has extraordinary abilities, he will not Without such a guarantee, let alone myself..."

"Then you..." As soon as the words came out, Shangguan Chu suddenly choked and looked at Ning Xiuyuan as if he had some realization. Could this person be... Ning Xiuyuan smiled bitterly and nodded, confirming what the other party was thinking.

The sun shone in harshly and hit Ning Xiuyuan. The warm wind blew through his broken hair on his forehead, revealing a face that still felt cool and clear under the sun. His cold white skin was as textured as white jade, and he smiled helplessly. Sighing, "As Brother Shangguan said, this is her life-saving talisman. I am selfish, ungrateful and cold-blooded by nature. Although I pray that she will never have the chance to need this medicine, I also She can't convince herself to hand it over to save other people's lives. It doesn't matter if she just puts it aside and gathers dust, it's still her life-saving charm. But if she takes it out now, if in the future...she saves others, who will save her? "

Shangguan Chu opened his mouth, but no words came out.

He wanted to say that this medicine was made by Mr. Chen, and the prescription was in Mr. Chen's mind. If that time came, Mr. Chen would be able to stand by and watch everyone, except Xiao Ning. But...is this really the case? Mr. Chen is already old, how long can he protect Xiao Ning? What's more, I was also involved in making this medicine. How many human and financial resources were thrown away and wasted? Even if, even if it is finally done, but... what about that person, can he wait?
He dared not think.

Of course, Chen Yinuo and Shen Luoxin could be regarded as having learned some skills from Mr. Chen, but only "a little". Shangguan Chu couldn't even imagine entrusting Xiao Ning's life on their shoulders.

To a certain extent, he and Ning Xiuyuan are the same type of people - they are selfish and cold enough, and they always weigh the pros and cons between choices. Therefore, Shangguan Chu just opened his mouth, hiding all the words of persuasion between his lips and teeth, and finally sighed softly, "If Xiao Ning finds out, I'm afraid you won't be able to explain it."

"I know." Ning Xiuyuan nodded and smiled helplessly, "That's why I thought I could hide it for a while. If I really can't hide it, there is really nothing I can do. She can only be beaten or scolded by her. "

Grabbing the jade stone on the table, he put it in the palm of his hand and played with it carelessly. Shangguan Chu raised his eyebrows slightly, quite interested in watching a show, "If she doesn't beat or scold you, but only feels cold, I will sever ties with you." Woolen cloth?"

The somewhat gloomy atmosphere disappeared instantly due to the playful expression. Ning Xiuyuan raised his eyes and looked up. He looked lazily and calmly. He made a "three" gesture and said, "The thirty thousand taels of silver notes will be delivered to Brother Shangguan today..." ...Now that Brother Shangguan has received this money, we will be on the same boat from now on. When the incident comes to light, please give Brother Shangguan a good word."

W-what? ! This kid actually wants to make him collude? !

What kind words! When the truth comes out, if Xiao Ning finds out that she and Ning Xiuyuan have teamed up to deceive her, everyone will suffer bad consequences! I really can’t tell who will speak kindly for whom! Shangguan Chu subconsciously wanted to refuse, but, but, but... that's thirty thousand taels!
After spending a long time talking about five thousand taels, he now casually said "thirty thousand taels"... What a fat sheep!

Oh no, what a beautiful sentence...

There was a battle between heaven and man, but in an instant, his reason fell apart. The hand holding his chin picked up the teacup, slightly covered the corner of his mouth that could not be suppressed, and coughed, "This matter... is a bit difficult."