Ci Jinzhi Chapter 112

  Facing Deputy Commander Han's question, He Qingxiao looked indifferent: "Deputy Commander Han really wants to embarrass Qingsong Bookstore?"

  Deputy Commander Han's complexion changed slightly, and his tone revealed a warning: "Mr. He stretched his hands too far, right?"

   "Is the hand stretched?" He Qingxiao said in a low voice, and stretched out his hand.

  It was a very young hand, slender and fair, with well-defined joints, but there was a callus on the tiger's mouth due to holding the knife for a long time.

  He Qingxiao looked at Deputy Commander Han and smiled, and lowered his voice: "Did Deputy Commander Han not understand, or did he forget? Jin Linwei's hand stretched very long."

   "You—" Deputy Commander Han suddenly gasped, grinning in pain, and a layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Deputy Commander Han's embarrassment made He Qingxiao more calm: "Deputy Commander Han also heard what everyone said just now. "Painted Skin" is not a demon book. There is no reason for you soldiers and horses to bring people to hand over the book. If Deputy Commander Han doesn't want to be left behind Don't waste time here because of the notoriety of oppressing the common people, go back and heal your foot injury earlier.”

  Speaking of this, He Qingxiao glanced at Deputy Commander Han's injured foot: "Deputy Commander Han's injury is not serious. If it is delayed for a long time, it will be bad if he becomes disabled."

  Deputy Commander Han clenched his fists, gritted his teeth and said, "Let's go!"

   The subordinate who had been supporting him hastily moved his hand up, but he yelled: "Idiot, you don't know how to carry me behind your back!"

  The scolded subordinate didn't dare to say anything, bent over and carried Deputy Commander Han on his back, and then walked two steps in the direction of Bing Ma Si and was scolded again.

   "Idiot, go to the clinic first!"

  A team of officers went to the hospital amidst Deputy Commander Han's cursing, leaving the officer who caused the trouble kneeling on the ground with a helpless face, until everyone's eyes were cast on him, and he quickly got up and ran.

  The people who watched the excitement looked at this scene, feeling inexplicably refreshed.

  Hey, he has always been a poor man who shows off his power in front of them, but he has never seen such a bad luck.

  He Qingxiao ordered his subordinates: "You all move the boards back to the printing workshop, be careful not to bump them."

   Shopkeeper Hu hurriedly said: "We can't do it, we can't do it, we will do it ourselves."

   Manager Zhao hurriedly yelled: "What are you doing stupidly, take our board back!"

  So the craftsmen and Jin Linwei carefully picked up the book boards that fell on the ground.

   "Master He, come in and have a cup of tea." Xin You invited.

  He Qingxiao followed Xin You into the bookstore and into the reception room.

  The aroma of tea wafted up, and the person sitting across from her became the familiar look of Xin You.

   "Thank you, Mr. He, today."

   It was a surprise to be able to keep the "Painted Skin" board.

  Speaking of which, Mr. He has helped her many times, but she hasn't reciprocated yet.

   "How busy is Mr. He today?"

  He Qingxiao asked with dewy eyes.

   "If Mr. He has time, I will invite you to Fengweilou for dinner."

  Fengweilou is one of the best restaurants in Beijing. The taste is impeccable. The only disadvantage is that it is expensive.

  He Qingxiao...Of course I haven't been there.

   "Miss Kou, you are welcome."

   "Master He, please let me express my gratitude, otherwise I will feel uneasy."

  He Qingxiao hesitated for a moment, a little worried that going to a restaurant for dinner together would be bad for Miss Kou, but those sincere and open eyes still made him nod: "Then it will be disrespectful."

  Seeing that He Qingxiao agreed, Xin You bent her lips and smiled, and asked Deputy Commander Han: "Does Master He know the origin of Deputy Commander Han?"

Thanks to Jinlinwei's status as the governor of Jinlinwei, a deputy commander of the army and horses seems inconspicuous among the hundreds of officials, but He Qingxiao is clear: "Deputy commander Han is named Han Dongming, and he comes from an ordinary background, but he His wife is the clan niece of Uncle Guchang."

  Gu Changbo——Xin You murmured these three words in her heart, and what appeared in her mind was the image of a beauty in a palace costume being furious.

  Gu Chang Bo's clan niece is naturally Shu Concubine's clan niece. Qingsong Bookstore's troubles today are most likely caused by Concubine Shu.

   "Deputy Commander Han came here aggressively today, isn't it really for order and stability?"

Regarding Concubine Shu's anger, He Qingxiao has no way of knowing, but his guess is very close to Xin You's deduction: "Han Dongming will not seek trouble at Qingsong Bookstore for no reason. The rumors about "Painted Skin" in the past have offended the empress in the palace."

   "Master He is talking about Concubine Shu?" Xin You felt admiration in his eyes.

  Different from her being able to see some pictures, Jin Linwei can't control the harem, which shows Master He's keenness.

  Her eyes warmed the face of the eloquent young man: "I'm just guessing, as long as Ms. Kou has an idea in mind."

   "Then what about the person who died at the gate of the Imperial College? Could it be related to that empress?" Xin You kept the words up to this point, and hurriedly asked about the murder case that the whole capital was concerned about.

  He Qingxiao was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "It shouldn't matter much. There has been some progress in this case, and I believe the truth will come to light."

   "This murder has involved Qingsong Bookstore in the whirlpool. If Mr. He learns anything later, please let me know at your convenience."

   "Okay." He Qingxiao agreed without hesitation.

  Wait until he went to Fengwei Building, He Qingxiao silently glanced at the old shopkeeper who was following Xin You, feeling amused by his previous hesitation.

   Shopkeeper Hu is respectful on the surface, but he is a little worried in his heart.

   Is it true that the boy Liu Zhou said that the boss wants to be with Mr. He?

  If this woman gets married, she will have a baby, and after giving birth, she will raise a baby. After a few years, she will have a baby again, and after giving birth, she will raise a baby...

  What about the bookstore? Their bookstore is inseparable from the owner!

   No, he has to keep an eye on it today, and look for opportunities to persuade his boss later. You're still young, don't worry!

  So Master He didn't say a few words to Xin You throughout the dinner, and was toasted by the old shopkeeper every time he started a conversation.

  Thinking that he still had business to do in the afternoon, He Qingxiao had no choice but to talk less and eat more.

  Xin You watched He Qingxiao bury his head in hard work, and there was sympathy in his eyes.

  It seems that Mr. He is really poor...

   "Xiao Er, serve two baskets of crab roe buns."

  He Qingxiao stopped holding the chopsticks.

   This meal took longer than expected.

   Shopkeeper Hu gave the hand holding the wine glass a meal.

  Why are you adding more vegetables!

  Different from the weird atmosphere in Yajian, in Yaxin Bookstore, shopkeeper Gu sat on a chair with his eyes slightly squinted, humming an out-of-tune tune.

  Although it's a pity that I didn't see the bustle of "Painted Skin" being smashed, I'm still in a good mood.

   So what if the board is kept? Not out of business yet.

  Yaxin Bookstore? Although Yaxin Bookstore is not in business, as long as the opponent fails, there is always a chance to improve in the future.

  The shopkeeper Gu was thinking happily, when he suddenly heard the assistant's trembling voice: "The shopkeeper—"

   "What?" Shopkeeper Gu raised his eyelids, his eyes widened when he saw the two young men appearing in front of him, and then he saw the waist card raised by one of them.

  The words "Jin Linwei" shocked his pupils, and he stood up abruptly.

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