The Favoured Medical Princess: 602 cheating

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After a while, the yamen sent by Wang County Cheng met Manager Deng from the Xigelai Mountain Mine. After receiving Wang County Cheng's advice, the yamen officials naturally told the other party that they were from the Zhennan Palace. Although Manager Deng was shocked and confused, he rushed over immediately.

This is already an hour and a half later...

Guanshi Deng is a man nearly forty years old, wearing a brown robe, short but capable, with a shrewd mustache on his face.

He was taken outside the house to wait. He secretly cast his gaze into the house and looked at Nangong Yue inside. As soon as he arrived at the inn, he had already listened to Wang Xiancheng downstairs. This second young master Xiao was specially It’s not easy to come here to purchase iron ore for the army...

Nangong Yue had just had some snacks and was taking the tea from Baihui. She rinsed her mouth and said casually: "Call someone in."

The county magistrate Wang then brought Manager Deng into the house. After bowing, he said respectfully: "Sir, this is Manager Deng from the Fang Family Mine."

Nangong Yue responded casually, then moved her gaze towards Manager Deng, looking him up and down, as if she had just noticed his presence, and said, "I heard that you are in charge of the mine on Sigelai Mountain?"

"Yes, Second Young Master." Manager Deng took a step forward and deliberately called him Second Young Master, "I heard from Mr. Wang that Young Master wants to purchase iron ore for the Southern Xinjiang Army. Military affairs are naturally important, but... …”

As soon as he heard the word "just", the faint smile on the corner of Nangong Yue's mouth disappeared immediately, and he turned his face like a book, and his whole face became gloomy. She suddenly put away her fan, and the "pop" sound was loud and clear in the room.

"My master is purchasing military supplies, how dare you refuse with excuses?!" Nangong Yue shouted angrily, "My master has long heard that businessmen are greedy for profit, and some mines think that the price of military supplies is not high, so they All kinds of excuses!" As she spoke, she pointed her fan at the other person's nose and said, "Do you think that I dare not punish you for neglecting military affairs!"

Seeing the lively performance of the prince concubine as a playboy, Lily laughed so hard that her stomach almost hurt. This trip with the prince concubine was really not in vain. It was so fun!

But her face remained calm, and she even looked at Manager Deng with disdain. That arrogant expression seemed to say, how dare you to babble in front of our young master!

Seeing that the young master did not deny his identity, and that the servants serving in the room also looked as if they were taking it for granted, Manager Deng was finally convinced that this was really Xiao Luan, the second master of Xiao. That was not going to be easy!

If the other party insists on making things worse, it will be very detrimental to yourself.

We still need to coax this giant Buddha back quickly!

"Second Young Master, even if I take the courage of a bear's heart and a leopard's courage, I don't dare to neglect military affairs or you, Second Young Master?!" Steward Deng bowed his head and explained with an apologetic smile, "I mean, because in front of the mine A batch of iron ore was just delivered two days ago, and there is not much iron ore left that has been mined. I want to ask the second master how much ore he needs? I might as well go back and let the miners rush to work..."

He originally thought that this answer would satisfy the other party, but he didn’t expect this troublesome young master to frown displeasedly and said: “I just asked you, why do you have so many questions?! Do you think that when I buy something, I will Don’t you even take a look? How can I know the quality of the ore from your mine without seeing it with my own eyes? Who knows if you are trying to deceive me with inferior ore?!”

"Young Master, how could this happen?!" Steward Deng's brows twitched, sighing inwardly that this young master is really hard to take care of. If he provided low-quality iron ore to the Southern Xinjiang Army, even if he could deceive Mr. Xiao, he would not be able to deceive those old masters... How could he do such a stupid thing!

Manager Deng was about to explain, but he heard that the young master unexpectedly came up with another idea: "No, I have to go to the mine to see the goods in person! It's better to choose a different day than to hit the sun. You can take this book with you now. Young master, let’s go to the mine and have a look!”

This is not okay! Manager Deng was frightened when he heard this, and said hurriedly: "Second Young Master, you can't do this! The mine is too dangerous, there are often falling rocks, and there is even a danger of the mine collapsing. This is not just nonsense." After a pause, he carefully looked at the other person's face and suggested, "Second Young Master, why not do this? The younger one will bring a batch of ore over for you to inspect. What do you think?"

Anyway, Xiao Ying has successfully sneaked into the mine. Nangong Yue didn't insist on going there by herself, she just wanted to deceive him. It seemed that he was very unwilling to go by himself... Nangong Yue frowned deliberately, nodded and said, "Then I will wait for you to bring the samples to take a look."

Manager Deng finally breathed a sigh of relief, his back was already wet with sweat, and he said hurriedly: "Of course, of course!" Then he changed the subject and said in a flattering manner, "...Second Young Master, you have come all the way, but it's a pity that we This town is really remote, and there are not many places to eat or play. I feel sorry for you. But not long ago, I got a box of southern pearls. Each pearl is about the size of a baby's fist, and they are all the same size, no matter what. It’s good to use it to make jewelry, or just to play with it..."

Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, showing a hint of interest, and asked: "You still have such a pearl in a mountainous place like yours?"

Seeing that the other party was very interested, Manager Deng smiled and said: "It's just right. Last time I met a Nanyang caravan and I was lucky enough to get it. When I go back later, I will have someone deliver it to you. , let you taste it, sir..." He winked at Nangong Yue, the so-called tasting naturally meant offering treasures.

Nangong Yue shook her fan and laughed heartily. For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became much more relaxed, as if the tense atmosphere before had never existed.

Guanshi Deng, who had been hanging high for more than an hour, was finally relieved. Fortunately, okay, although this second young master Xiao is troublesome, he is probably just a young master who is not familiar with the world.

Steward Deng left in a hurry, and in the evening of the same day, he ordered someone to deliver a box of precious pearls to Nangong Yue, and Lily accepted them for her master unceremoniously.

And that night, someone came forward to report.

Because the matter was not urgent, after receiving the message from Zhou Dacheng, Baihui did not disturb her master's rest until the early morning of the next day. The iron ore carriage hurried into the mine..."

The hundred elite soldiers accompanying them were all stationed outside the city. Yesterday, Nangong Yue asked Zhou Dacheng to send an order to several people to keep an eye on Sigelai Mountain and the surrounding area of ​​the town.

It really paid off!

Lily was waiting for Nangong Yue to comb her hair. When she heard this, she couldn't help but paused in her movements. She tilted her head and said doubtfully: "Why does that manager Deng need to transfer iron ore from outside?"

The corner of Nangong Yue’s mouth curled up into a half-smile. Even if it was true as Manager Deng said, all the ore had been transported away, but what she wanted to see was just samples. Such a large mine could not produce some at the moment. Can I see samples?

Unless, what this mine produces is not iron ore at all! But something else...

She originally just wanted to come here to explore the situation this time. After all, this happened more than ten years ago. I am afraid that she would not be able to find out the reason in just three or two days. However, it seems that now, it seems that she will not really find anything.

Nangong Yue finished her breakfast slowly, and then Manager Deng came to see her, bringing a carriage of iron ore.

After hearing the news, Nangong Yue took Zhou Dacheng and others downstairs to check in person.

It was a cart of yellow and gray stones, with large and small stones piled up together. At first glance, they seemed no different from ordinary stones.

Nangong Yue frowned, covered her face with a fan in disgust, and then threw a wink at Zhou Dacheng.

Zhou Dacheng immediately stepped forward to check the quality of the ore. He picked up a few pieces of iron ore and weighed it. After trying it with a magnet, he reported back to Nangong Yue: "Sir, this is the best iron ore. ."

Nangong Yue nodded with satisfaction, closed her fan, and said immediately: "Okay, then this batch of military supplies orders will be placed for your mine, Old Zhou," she looked at Zhou Dacheng and asked casually, "Old Zhou, how much iron ore do we need this time?"

Zhou Dacheng replied respectfully: "Sir, this batch is two hundred stones."

Seeing that the Second Young Master Xiao was out to purchase military supplies but could not even figure out how much iron ore was needed for this trip, one could imagine how careless he was in doing things. On the one hand, Manager Deng felt disdainful, but on the other hand, he secretly complained: Two hundred stones? ! Thirty kilograms is a jun and four jins are a stone. That is twenty-four thousand kilograms of ore! Where can he go to raise so much iron ore? !

But after two rounds of dealings, Manager Deng finally got a feel for the temper of the Second Young Master Xiao. The other party was the Second Young Master of the Royal Palace. It is estimated that no one except King Zhennan and the Crown Prince would dare to say no to him. If you want to send this giant Buddha away, you can't go against his will...

Send the person away earlier, and this matter can be settled earlier!

Steward Deng gritted his back teeth and said: "Second Young Master, there are so many iron ore mines that I can't even get together in a short time. Why not, please give me a few days of grace, and I will go and prepare them right away." , I will send it to you personally to Luoyue City when it is ready, what do you think?"

As Manager Deng spoke, he carefully observed Nangong Yue’s expression.

Sure enough, the other party was still dissatisfied. He put away his fan and said, "No! Manager Deng, I will give you five days. After five days, I will personally take back the two hundred stones of iron ore." As she said that, she There was a hint of eagerness in his tone, and then he squinted at Manager Deng, with a hint of danger in his tone, "If you embarrass me, don't blame me... Humph!"

Steward Deng’s face straightened. Hearing that Prince Xiao had achieved great success in the south, the second young master Xiao was probably anxious and wanted to earn a reputation in front of the prince and achieve military success. That's why I personally came here to purchase this mere iron ore... Hey, I can only blame myself for being unlucky enough to attract such a plague god!

No matter how much dissatisfaction he felt in his heart, Manager Deng did not dare to show any signs of it. After bowing and saluting, he hurriedly left.

After leaving the inn, Manager Deng got on his horse, led two of his men straight out of the town, and then rushed all the way back to the mine in Sigelai Mountain. At the foot of the mountain, the big man guarding the gate immediately opened the iron gate when he saw Manager Deng returning.

A man of medium height was already waiting behind the door. He came up to him and saluted nervously: "Steward Deng..." He wanted to ask Steward Deng if things were going smoothly, but looking at Steward Deng's face, I knew this might be a bit troublesome.

After Steward Deng dismounted, he threw the horse rope to one of his subordinates. With his face as heavy as water, he strode up the mountain road and asked, "Old Song, how is the production these days?"

The man known as Lao Song hurriedly followed and replied: "Manager Deng, this month we can mine an average of twenty stones per day."

"Only twenty dan?!" Manager Deng frowned, "Compared to last month, the output has dropped again!"

Old Song hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and asked: "Manager Deng, tell me, this mine has been mined for more than ten years, will it be almost exhausted?"

Manager Deng's face turned even more ugly. After a while, he said: "The second young master Xiao wants a total of two hundred stones of iron ore. You must think of a way to get it together! Get as much as you can!" In case that guy is unconscious. Second Young Master Xiao asked in his heart, he could also delay it for a while.

Two hundred stones of iron ore? ! Old Song took a breath, they went to create two hundred stones of iron ore out of thin air! But Second Young Master Xiao cannot be killed or forced... There is no other choice but to cooperate!

"Yes, Manager Deng." Lao Song accepted the order with clasped fists, then turned around and went down the mountain.

Manager Deng continued to walk along the winding mountain road, feeling extremely embarrassed: Now His Royal Highness the eldest prince is far away in the royal capital, where should they go to collect these two hundred stones of iron ore with their manpower? !

Give up here? ...No, this is a treasure land! Besides, they couldn't retreat easily without the eldest prince's order.

After Steward Deng walked a few dozen feet without expression, he suddenly stopped, his eyes lit up, and he narrowed his eyes.

That’s right! There is also the Sixth Prince, he can send someone to find the Sixth Prince for help!

After the false king ascended the throne, although the sixth prince had been under house arrest in the prince's mansion, he would not sit still and wait for death based on his strategy.

As for here...

Manager Deng raised his eyes and looked forward. In the huge mine, busy miners were coming and going. From time to time, miners would push wheelbarrows filled with ore from the mine. There were knocking sounds one after another in the mine. And the sound of hammering...

Not far away, seven or eight young men in gray coarse cloth stood timidly in a row. In front of them was a tall and strong man, with his head held high and his chest high, and he was frothing at the mouth. fly.

A subordinate behind Steward Deng followed Steward Deng’s gaze and said, “Steward Deng, this group is new, and Master Hu is teaching them the rules.”

Steward Deng narrowed his eyes and said, "Go tell Ah Hu that more people are mining here!" The mine was so rich that he didn't believe it was really exhausted, so he continued to dig deeper. There must be some mines!

After saying that, Manager Deng strode towards the study, while the subordinate hurriedly ran towards Master Hu, who had his back turned to him. Master Hu was still yelling at the new miners. :

"I have to **** up my ears and listen clearly. Every day the **** crows and we finish work at the end of the day."

"Every morning after getting up, there is still time during Youshi, and each person has time to burn incense and eat."

"Every person must mine at least five jun ores every day, otherwise there will be no dinner!"

"Anyone who mines less than three pieces of ore will be whipped ten times!"

"Anyone who wants to escape will be beaten to death..."

"..."

The more Mr. Hu talked, the more excited he became. Finally, he raised his sleeves in demonstration and saw that the muscles on his arms were bulging and strong.

After Manager Deng left, Xiao Ying, who was standing on the far right of a row of miners, looked away without leaving a trace and raised the corner of her mouth with interest.

Interesting, really interesting!

At least five jun per person per day! The mine mines an average of 20 shi per day, which is 600 shi a month. However, the manager thinks that the output of the mine is not enough, and the two hundred shi of iron ore gives him a headache as if the sky is about to fall...

This mine and the people here are so interesting.

Xiao Ying's eyes flashed, and she had an idea in her mind.

Now we just have to wait for it to get dark...

Night fell slowly in Xiao Ying's eager anticipation. The miners were busy until midnight before finishing work. In an instant, the entire mine fell into silence. There was no more thumping sound of mining ore, and no rolling wheelbarrow. In the sound, there were no tired shouts and sighs of the miners... only the tired snoring of the miners who fell asleep on their pillows.

The cold and dirty ground was simply covered with tattered straw mats. The miners were all sleeping on the ground, covered with pieces of gray linen. They seemed not to be confused with the beggars on the roadside. How much better.

Amidst thunderous snoring, Xiao Ying, who had been sleeping with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes as black as obsidian shining brightly in the dark room without any light.

Convinced that everyone in the room was sleeping like a dead pig, Xiao Ying jumped up quickly and walked behind the door like a ghost. Through the crack in the door, a guard outside the door could be seen lazily. Yawning, a character like this is just a piece of cake for Xiao Ying.

He took out a blow dart from nowhere and blew it against the crack in the door. A silver needle shot out from between the crack in the door. The silver light flashed past and pierced the guard's neck. The other party immediately Fell down lazily...

The drug on this silver needle is enough for him to sleep until dawn.

A sly smile appeared on Xiao Ying's handsome face. He quickly opened the door and ducked out. Of course, he also remembered to take away the silver needle from the guard's neck.

Although he has only been here for more than a day, Xiao Ying has already figured out the layout of the mine's periphery, except for the mine cave here, which he has never had the opportunity to enter. They, the novices, had to learn the rules from Mr. Hu for a few days, doing sweeps, hard work, etc.

Since the other party didn't give him a chance, Xiao Ying had no choice but to come over by himself.

All the lights in the mine were extinguished at night, and only the bright moon in the sky cast wisps of silver light to barely illuminate the way forward. The dark mines are bottomless, like huge beasts opening their **** mouths.

Xiao Ying was not picky, he randomly chose the nearest mine and slipped in. His figure was swallowed up by the darkness in the blink of an eye...

The stars in the night blinked, silently taking in everything that happened on the land below...

When Xiao Ying came out of the mine, he sneaked down to Sigelai Mountain quietly and unnoticed, and rushed to the inn in the town. It was already the third watch.

She was in a strange inn, and she came in disguise for this trip. Nangong Yue originally slept in her clothes, so when she heard that Xiao Ying was coming, she immediately got up and asked Baihui to help her tie up her hair again. , put on another cloak, and went out to the main room outside.

"The Crown Princess!" Xiao Ying respectfully saluted with clasped fists, then took out a gray stone from his arms with a smile and handed it to Baihui, who then presented it to Nangong Yue. "This is the ore that my subordinates took from the mine."

Anyone with eyes can see that this gray ore looks very different from the cart of iron ore delivered by Manager Deng during the day.

Nangong Yue turned the ore through a handkerchief and raised the corners of her mouth thoughtfully.

She didn't know much about ores, she only knew that there were many kinds of iron ores. But if this ore was iron ore, why would Manager Deng go so far away to find a cart of ore for her.

"Prince Princess, I have something to report..."

Following that, Xiao Ying faithfully recounted the conversation between Manager Deng and Lao Song to Nangong Yue. The mine was noisy at that time, and they were not too close. Of course, Xiao Ying did not hear it. , he learned about it by reading the lip readings of Manager Deng and Lao Song.

Nangong Yue’s expression became more solemn.

She still remembered what Sun Xinyi said that a man with a Baiyue accent had appeared at the Fang family and tried to seize the Fang family's mine in Sigelai Mountain. But whether it succeeded in the end, Sun Xinyi didn't know.

Now, both the county magistrate and the people in this town regard the mine as owned by the Fang family.

Even Zhou Dacheng, when he mentioned Sigelai Mountain before, said it was the Fang family's property.

Whether it is true or not, it is obvious that this kind of ore is very important to Guanshi Deng and his gang, and their demand for it can be said to be very hungry. Even the output of 600 stones a month cannot satisfy them.

What could this be? !