Perfect Encounter - Chapter 107.1

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Chapter 107.1

“Not money-minded.” An Ruochen rationalized. “A gentleman loves money and takes it in the right way.”

Is there such a description? Big Long didn’t hold back and grabbed her over to gnaw on her.

“Naturally, I don’t carry my salary with me, but you won’t be short of money.” Big Long pinched An Ruochen’s face. Watching her rub her face and call out in pain, he smiled in delight. For the first time, he felt the joy of supporting his wife, ah. He said, “These are the Long Family Bank’s banknotes. I asked Boss Sun to send someone to send them over. If you are short of money, you can ask him. If the situation in Zhonglan City is unstable, you should hurry to find him. Have you memorized the address I gave you? Tear it up when you’ve memorized it, and don’t let anyone know.”

Wait a minute! An Ruochen only then realized that the name of the person whose address she was given just now was so important! The one who was in charge of money!

She hurriedly took it out and read it again. Lan City’s Zheng Guang Bank, Mr. Sun. It’s a money bank! The Long family runs a money bank! Shining with gold!

“When you look for him, there’s a code word. You must say; you’re the owner of a gambling house, and your favorite dice is six points. When you write a letter, do the same, and he’ll know it’s you.”

An Ruochen nodded vigorously. Of course, there has to be a code word. Otherwise, any random girl could say she is recognized by the Great General Long and wants money. How much of a disadvantage would their Long family be at then? “Dice six points means betting game? The meaning of Big Long?”

T/N: betting game using dice (small or big). Six means big.

“Hm. People outside the capital or those who don’t know me well usually only know me by my name, Long Teng.”

“Then everyone in the capital calls you General Big Long?”

“Usually, they call me General. Otherwise, add the word ‘Master.'”

“Then what are the General’s younger brothers called?”

“Second brother Long Yue, third brother Long Fei.”

“Long Er and Long San?”

“Master Long Er and Master Long San.”

An Ruochen laughed out loud. “There is a family in Wang village. The oldest son is called Da Niu, the second is Er Niu, and the third is San Niu.” She imagined the heroic and noble Long family brothers lined up in a family and ended up with the head count of Long Da, Long Er, and Long San. She couldn’t help but laugh again. It turned out that the people in the capital city were as conscientious as the people in the border villages.

Big Long couldn’t help but peck her on the cheek again: ”What’s so funny about this? You don’t have to call them ‘master’ either. You are the eldest sister-in-law. Call them second and third younger brothers.”

An Ruochen blushed and hurriedly changed the topic, “So, is the money bank a place where I can take as much as I want?”

Big Long sternly said, “Miss An Ruochen, your wealth-obsessed look is quite unsettling. Are you planning to run away from the marriage with the money?”

“How could I? I won’t do the stupid thing of picking up a golden egg and losing the chicken.”

Big Long poked her in the forehead. Who’s a chicken? Also, who’s laying eggs?”

Back inside the city, Tang Xuan walked out of the prison door. Yao Kun was indeed a man of his word. Whether or not to release someone was really up to him.

Tang Xuan walked unhurriedly, feeling that Yao Kun was watching him. He did not turn back until he walked to the corner. After turning, the feeling that his back was being stared at disappeared.

Tang Xuan continued to walk, but he had to hire a carriage back to Fu’an County. He had to see Qian Pei, but he did not yet figure out what to say.

Yao Kun was different from what he expected. Maybe he could use the grudge between him and Qian Pei to recruit him. But he could not kill Qian Pei. He was not stupid enough to give up Qian Pei for Yao Kun just for a few words. A few years of deep friendship and cooperation is much more stable than a hateful impulse. Tang Xuan decided to discuss this matter with Qian Pei and perhaps let Qian Pei suffer some aggravation before the success of the latter plan. If Yao Kun’s assistance is secured, it will be much more convenient.

Tang Xuan realized that someone was following him, and when he looked at them, they turned out to be two constables in civilian clothes. It seemed that Yao Kun was indeed serious about dealing with him, and he intended to keep an eye on his movements. What did he say? To see Qian Pei’s corpse in two days?

Tang Xuan walked to the city gates, where a carriage was parked to offer services.

Tang Xuan asked the driver, “Fu’an County, can we go there?”

The driver answered quickly. Tang Xuan boarded the carriage.

The carriage drove up. Tang Xuan looked out. The two constables did not catch up. They stopped there, talking as if nothing had happened.

The carriage left the city gates, heading to Fu’an County. Tang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, relaxed, and leaned back, asking the carriage driver, “The governor sent you?”

The coachman smiled, “Yes. When we reach the county, someone else will monitor us.”

Tang Xuan curved the corner of his mouth, “Doesn’t he know that I recognize the appearance of everyone in the government?”

“I have not told him. He naturally does not know.” The coachman smiled and flung his horsewhip.

The head of the government office, Hou Yu, was not a superior official and was not considered powerful. The chief constable was more prestigious than him. But he was in charge of all the magistrates and constables in the government office. Who does what, their free day, he knew clearly. This time, the staff arrangement for tracking and stalking Tang Xuan was also agreed upon by him and the constable.

“What do you think of the Lord Governor?” Tang Xuan asked Hou Yu.

“He is considered diligent and loving.”

“How is his relationship with Master Qian Pei?”

“I haven’t heard him mention it. On the contrary, when chatting, he mentioned other literati and elegant Confucian merchants, showing his appreciation. Seeing him greet these people, he was respectful and polite.”

Tang Xuan lost his smile. Secretly thought Qian Pei was too arrogant and domineering, inviting Yao Kun’s resentment. Tang Xuan stopped talking and closed his eyes. He had to think carefully about what to do with this matter.

Tang Xuan returned to his Fu’an County residence and took a bath. When he returned to his room, he saw a letter on the table asking him to go to the Moonlight Lake at 5:00 p.m. to go boating. Tang Xuan burned the letter, cleaned up, and fell asleep. As soon as he woke up, he looked at the color of the sky. It was almost time. Tang Xuan brought a pot of wine and some dishes and leisurely went towards the Moonlight Lake.