Chapter 55: Hiding Merit and Fame

The three of them were slightly puzzled. It stands to reason that Feng Lingbo should know about their lack of money, otherwise would they have the audacity to 'borrow' from Feng Ruonan? It's nothing to pay back the money for a while, and it's okay to make it up in Cangwu County.

Lan Ruoting was puzzled and said: "Feng Lingbo won't delay his business for 10,000 gold coins, right?" His so-called business is known to several people, and he refers to 100,000 crow generals.

None of the three thought that Feng Lingbo could delay the important matter of 100,000 Crow Generals for such a trivial matter as 10,000 gold coins, and they all felt that there should be no problem for Lan Ruoting to shamelessly mention it.

Niu Youdao hesitated to speak, probably someone from the prefect's mansion was waiting to vent his anger here, but Peng Yulan uttered harsh words in public, it would be embarrassing to swallow them back, I don't know how big a pot of dog's blood he took Poor, but it was inconvenient for him to tell Shang Chaozong about the situation of shifting responsibility at that time, so he could only remind him kindly: "My lord, men are magnanimous, but women may not be so easy-going. I am afraid that Peng Yulan wants to vent his anger for her daughter. She is in front of me. If you don’t feel embarrassed, it’s probably hard to see Feng Lingbo.” But he spread his hands again, “Of course, this is just my guess, it’s okay if you think it’s okay. I didn’t have a good rest last night, so I won’t accompany you. Go back to sleep first. A little while." After saying that, he waved his hands and saw him off, making up his mind not to go.

It doesn't matter to him, it's okay for Shang Dynasty Zong to suffer a little bit and suffer a little bit of grievance in this kind of thing. It won't affect the overall situation. In the end, the one who should marry will still marry, and the one who should marry will still marry. Anyway, he is not ashamed.

Seeing that he was about to turn back to the house, Shang Chaozong hurried over, grabbed Niu Youdao's arm, smiled and said: "Master Dao, why don't you speak clearly."

He is actually the most anxious about this kind of thing. He may not be afraid of going to the battlefield to fight and kill his head, but it is really the first time for a big marriage. Men can understand the mood of seeing their father-in-law and mother-in-law for the first time. His daughter was at a time when he lacked confidence, and the most important thing was that Niu Youdao would make him take the blame for this crap. It was embarrassing to think about it. I tossed and turned at night in a daze but didn't close my eyes.

Now that Niu Youdao sent him another bad signal, he became more and more uneasy.

Niu Youdao turned his head and glanced at his grabbed arm. Yuan Gang also squinted at Shang Chaozong's grasping hand. He wanted to stop him, so he raised his hand slightly, and then put it down again.

In the previous life, Yuan Gang would not let people easily act so rudely towards Lord Dao, but the current judgment is that Shang Chaozong did not have any malicious intentions.

Shang Chaozong also realized that he had lost his composure, so he quickly let go.

Niu Youdao smiled: "I've said it very clearly, it's nothing serious, it's just that. However, I still suggest that it is more appropriate for the prince to go after he gets the money. He should be prepared and confident in his words, right?"

Shang Chaozong is speechless, what's the difference between what you said and what you didn't say? With a wry smile, he said, "I really can't get it out at the moment. If I can get it out, why is it so difficult?"

Niu Youdao was surprised: "The dignified county king has hundreds of troops under his command, how can he be troubled by a mere 10,000 gold coins? Aren't these troops money?"

Shang Chaozong didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I can't sell my horses, can I?"

Niu Youdao sighed: "People can't be sold, but horses can be sold! If you sell these horses, you can make up more than 10,000 gold coins, right?" This is true. In this war-torn era, horses are definitely precious resources, especially War horse, the price is not low.

"..." Shang Chaozong was speechless, and really wanted to ask him, what kind of bad idea is this? Don't say that the horse is the second life of the cavalry, and if you sell the horse, why don't you let everyone go to Cangwu County? ? The accompanying luggage is carried by manpower? Or should I ask Feng Lingbo to borrow a horse later? He frowned and said, "Isn't it appropriate to sell war horses?"

Niu Youdao rolled his eyes, and said seriously: "Who told you to really sell it? Let some rumors out, saying that Feng Lingbo thinks that the dowry is too small, and the prince wants to sell the horse to make up for the dowry, and then we will bring the horse here." Go out for a walk, won't the matter be resolved?"

Lan Ruoting and Shang Shuqing were slightly taken aback when they heard this, their eyes lit up immediately, and they understood his intentions, it was to make Feng Lingbo feel sorry for that person, Feng Lingbo would naturally send someone to stop the horse sale when he heard the news, Naturally, I will not force this side to pay back the money.

"Master Dao's opinion!" Lan Ruoting cupped his hands in complete convincing.

Shang Shuqing smiled sweetly under the veil, and looked at Niu Youdao with radiance. Although it was a trivial matter this time, she witnessed the other party's calm and gentle way of resolving it, and saw the whole picture at a glance, which made her deeply understand again. Yuan Gang's original words made him realize that their brother and sister had indeed met an expert!

Shang Chaozong also understood his intention in a blink of an eye. Feng Lingbo would not give the people in his county a reputation for being greedy, but he was still a little worried about this kind of thing, "Feng Lingbo is not stupid, how can such an obvious thing If you can't see our intentions, if we do this, won't we be underestimated?"

After hearing this, Niu Youdao shook his head: "You didn't harm anyone by doing this. What kind of face is this? Could it be that the prince can't afford to lose this face? Or... the prince cares about Feng Ruonan very much, and he is very nervous to marry her Is it?" The last words were obviously ridiculed.

Shang Chaozong didn't care about Feng Ruonan, it was true that he was a little nervous, and it was a bit embarrassing to be poked in the center of his mind.

Niu Youdao smiled and cupped his hands, he didn't say much anymore, he had already reached the point where he could do whatever he wanted, so he turned around and went for a stroll in the garden, he hadn't looked at the structure of the forest garden carefully last night.

After a while, Yuan Gang came quickly behind him and followed his steps to report: "Master Dao, he has already left, and he should have done as you said."

Hearing this, Niu Youdao stopped by the side of a pond, and said slowly with his hands behind his back: "Once the marriage is settled, the troubles of Shang Qingzong must be cured. It's over! Next is the Song family, we have a huge difference in strength with them, it's a bit tricky!"

Yuan Gang was silent, sighing secretly in his heart, it turned out that the Daoist had already planned to destroy the Shang Qingzong to avoid future troubles, it seems that the Daoist really had no relationship with that Tang Yi, and he didn't care about Tang Yi's life or death at all...

"Isn't it? I saw it with my own eyes the day before yesterday. It's a long bride price for a car team, isn't that too little?"

"Who is General Feng Ruonan, how can he easily marry a foreigner? But for forcing a county king to the point of selling war horses, how big is the prefect opening his mouth?"

On the streets of the county city, a group of guards led the horses and walked slowly, while the passers-by watching from both sides pointed and talked.

Inside the prefect's mansion, Feng Lingbo and Peng Yulan, who were sitting in the pavilion talking, were waiting for Shang Chaozong to visit. The housekeeper, Shou Nian, came in a hurry and reported the situation outside.

Feng Lingbo turned his head slowly and stared at him, "Selling war horses as a gift? When will this king give him a gift?"

Shou young said: "I'm afraid it's about paying back the ten thousand gold coins."

Feng Lingbo's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice: "If you pay back the money, you will pay back the money, what kind of bride price!"

Peng Yulan's face became tense, she understood something, she gritted her teeth and said, "A group of villains want to renege on their debts!"

Feng Lingbo sneered, "That Lan Ruoting really has a lot of tricks, I'm looking forward to seeing you..." Xiang Shounian tilted his head, "You go there yourself and tell them about the 10,000 gold coins Forget it, tell them not to bother, and come see me quickly!"

"Yes!" Shou Nian left in response.

Peng Yulan, who had a cold face, did not stop her, because she knew in her heart that the people in Guangyi County had a relatively good opinion of her husband. This is the human heart, and it is also one of the foundations of fighting against the imperial court. Fame in this county cannot be bought with 10,000 gold coins. If you force yourself, they will turn around and sell horses again. You must be disgusting... This time it is her turn to feel aggrieved!

Not long after, Shang Chaozong and his entourage arrived, and the host and guest met in the main hall. Feng Lingbo and Peng Yulan saluted together, "I have met the county king!"

After all, they haven't turned back yet, and at least the level of respect is still there, but it's only limited to this courtesy. After the ceremony, Shang Dynasty Zong was basically put aside.

"Mr. Lan, I have admired your name for a long time..." Feng Lingbo laughed loudly, and took the initiative to touch Lan Ruoting's arm, looking very affectionate.

It’s not pretending to be intimacy, but really wanting to make friends. For people who have reached a certain status, they have a heart. When they are cheated, they get angry. Ability, in this chaotic world, the power of one person cannot turn the sky, only a group of heroes can do great things.

After the two complimented each other a few words, Feng Lingbo also teased: "Mr. Lan, you are a little out of character! You have not met before, and you have given eye drops to the county guard, and you will be punished three times today!"

"I'm ashamed in my pocket, I have to feel ashamed, I'm ashamed!" Lan Ruoting looked unfazed.

On the other hand, Peng Yulan pulled Shang Shuqing into an enthusiastic conversation, as if helping her daughter to deal with her sister-in-law first, but Shang Chaozong was left alone, holding a teacup and sipping slowly.

When the two sides met in this way, Lan Ruoting could be regarded as free and easy, with extraordinary demeanor, which Feng Lingbo admired. Combined with the previous experience of being cheated, Feng Lingbo became more and more convinced that Lan Ruoting was a rare talent, and he was quite thinking of taking him under his command.

Relatively speaking, Lan Ruoting is not an ordinary person, but also a person with strategy in mind. He can handle this kind of situation with ease, but he is not good at Niu Youdao's director. Not as good as him.

Niu Youdao's ability can't be put on the stage, and he can't show it clearly. But what Lan Ruoting said on such an occasion can touch the pros and cons of military and political matters, making Feng Lingbo nod and think deeply. No matter how extravagant Niu Youdao said, it would be difficult for Feng Lingbo to nod his head in agreement. The difference between the two is obvious.

Of course, Niu Youdao didn't want to be in the limelight at all, and he used to hide his achievements and fame deeply.

All in all, Feng Lingbo admired Lan Ruoting very much after getting in touch with her, the two sides talked very smoothly, Shang Chaozong and Feng Ruonan's marriage matter should not be too late, and a good date was chosen nearby, and it was set in three days' time!

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