in2ebook Chapter 269: Holding her hostage, have you thought about how you are going to die?
Chapter 269: Holding her hostage, have you thought about how you are going to die?
"You can do all this in a day and a half?" Gu Xiao tilted his head and looked at her with a smile. If she really did it, then she was born extraordinary. She was too amazing and surprising. It was not good for her to not hide her incompetence, but she could not put all the credit on Su Jinyu either...
Oh, so this is what Wenjiu thought. Very good, he misunderstood her. It would be better to put all the credit on her. In this way, Su Jinyu would be safe, and the emperor would not have to worry about the death in the General's Mansion. But I am afraid that Wenjiu's life will not be easy in the future because she has made too much credit!
Therefore, her relationship with Xiao Jue might not be what it seems on the surface, otherwise Prince Xiao would not be a good person!
"It's nothing. The experienced sailors are getting anxious. Just select them. Then recruit more people and train them slowly. We will be able to expand soon. They are close to the sea and have a lot of skills. Besides, don't I have Master Xu to help me?" Wen Jiuhui will appropriately distribute the credit that originally belonged to him, just like the crayfish made by Zuixianlou. Besides, there is free labor, why not use it?
"I am willing to serve the county lady at her service." When Mr. Xu was mentioned, he immediately became happy and straightened his body.
Su Jinyu saw Wen Jiu's little calculation and did not say anything to stop him. Qingli looked at his mouth. Why was it that he had a broken skin and applied medicine overnight, but nothing could be seen, while she, on the other hand, had to wear a veil even though she was bleeding. It was not fair. She snorted coldly and turned to look at the sea.
Su Jinyu noticed Qingli's mood change and looked at her, still clutching her handkerchief in her sleeve.
"Oh? Him?" Gu Xiao still didn't like him, but he was too lazy to say anything. After all, if this water caravan was successful, it would benefit the country and the people. He had no way to refuse. At most, he would go back and say a few more words to that person. It would be up to him whether he cared or not...
"Yes, I will not let the governor or the county lady down." Master Xu raised his eyebrows and bowed.
Wen Jiu saw how proud he was and knew that he had grasped Gu Xiao's thoughts of serving the country and the people.
"Why don't you let Dugong and big brother rest, and I and Master Xu will go to sort out the dock routes?" Wenjiu was mainly worried about his big brother and second brother.
Su Jinyu took a look and nodded, "Let's go together, Governor. I have some official business to discuss with you."
"...Let's go." Gu Xiao seemed angry and turned away without even opening his umbrella.
Impossible, Wen Jiu was shocked. Why... did he seem to care about him? Just because he saved him? He shook off the thoughts in his head and walked towards the cabin...
Master Xu held an umbrella for him side by side. Gu Xiao sat in the carriage and looked at the two figures, thinking...
Suddenly he said, "Lord Su seems to be very relieved that the county lady is with Master Xu. Look at the backs of those two people. What are you thinking?"
At first glance, Su Jinyu looked like a lover in love. He grasped the armrest of the wheelchair, his knuckles turning white.
Qingli came back with them because she had to take care of the patient, but she didn't expect to share a carriage with them. Fortunately, the carriage was big and spacious enough.
"You are joking, Governor. I asked you to come back because of this matter..." After Su Jinyu finished speaking, Qingli's hand paused.
"Inside, hurry up, stand still." Zhao Lang's voice was very penetrating.
The staff on the ship quickly lined up and stood in line. Li Gao saw Wen Jiu and the others coming and nudged Zhao Lang with his elbow. He turned around and saw the county lady coming and immediately went to greet her.
"Why is the county lady here? What are you worried about?"
"I came to ask if they have any old sailors. The helmsman must be experienced."
"We also need some lookouts, sailors, shipwrights, doctors... These are the basic equipment. We still need to find all of them before discussing the details," Zhao Lang added.
Wen Jiu looked at Zhao Lang carefully. Although he looked romantic and suave, wasn't he the owner of the spice shop? How could he know so much?
Master Xu looked at him, with a look of vigilance in his eyes.
"My lady, are you wondering how a spice shop owner like me can know all this?" Zhao Lang took the initiative to express his doubts about the wine.
"Uh, yes." Wenjiu nodded.
"Because I have been drifting on boats since I was a child, my spices cannot be said to be unique in the world, but they are definitely unmatched in Ganzhou County. I traveled to various places by boat all year round, and later I gradually became a passenger. I bought my own boat, and I was the one who steered the boat everywhere. So I would invite some people and get to know more people who had boats. I saw that their equipment was even more complete, so I also had some experience!" Zhao Lang scratched his head and said with a smile. It happened that the sky cleared up, and the sun shone on Zhao Lang's smile.
"You are here to select these people. With your experience, can you steer a large ship?" Wen Jiu asked
"I'm afraid one person won't be able to do it. Even the most experienced people should have at least two or three people. This way they can take turns to rest, and also to be prepared for emergencies." Zhao Lang was full of confidence when he spoke of this, as if he could do this easily.
"Then you will be in charge of the manpower this time, and Li Gao will assist you. If you have any questions, you can ask Master Xu for help." Wen Jiu gave the two people tasks.
"Thank you, County Lady. I don't need to worry about the boat. If I have other business matters in the future, I can consult Master Xu." Zhao Lang refused
"Then you'll have to take some time off." Wen Jiu spread his hands, smiled, and turned around to tell them about their work.
Master Xu smiled gently at Wenjiu, but his expression changed immediately when Wenjiu turned around.
"Master" Xu Fu saw Master Xu's expression
"You dare to touch him?" Master Xu understood Xu Fu's intention in calling him.
"But……"
"No buts, don't cause her trouble, just investigate Zhao Lang, how could he be just a small spice boss?"
"Yes"
"I don't want to do this anymore, I don't want to do this anymore." This voice brought Master Xu back to his senses. The man knelt on the ground, his dirty hands about to touch the corner of the wine's clothes when a figure flashed by and kicked him away.
"Take your dirty hands away!" Mr. Xu said angrily.
Wen Jiu looked at him and said, "What are you doing? He just got scared. Look, the blood is not dry yet." Wen Jiu pushed Xu Gongzi away and reached out to help the man up.
The man slapped the ground with his palm and jumped up. In an instant, a dagger was pressed against Wenjiu's neck. Master Xu reacted with red eyes. He clenched his fists and then let go. "Have you thought about how to die? Hold her hostage."
Wen Jiu winked at Xuan Ling, and Xuan Ling immediately offered his acting skills, "Let our lady go, and we can discuss things."
"What are you talking about? She deserves to die." The middle-aged man in his forties seemed to hate Wenjiu so much that his hand trembled. Wenjiu's white neck immediately turned red and blood flowed straight down.
"Stop. You must be holding someone hostage for something. We will agree to your request. You release the county lady, or I will trade with her." Zhao Lang approached step by step.
"Stop, if you dare to move forward again, I will kill her"
"No, please let our young lady go, Mr. Zhao, please step back, please, the young lady is in her hands." Bai Zhi started crying.