Chapter 193: 200. Xiao Shimei, What is the Most Important Thing for a Staffer?

200. Xiao Shimei, What is the Most Important Thing for a Staffer?

"A condition?"

Su Xian looked nervously at Wei Mei and Su Guoer on both sides, and said with a serious face: "Please speak, niece." Xie Lingjiang stared at Su Xian for a while with her willow eyes, then turned to look at the direction of the Meilu Yuan outside the door.

As if selling a mystery, she didn't speak for a while. Actually, she was also acting on impulse.

Since returning from Mount Gezao, there were some things that Xie Lingjiang had always kept in mind.

"... don't talk about three golden pills, just asking for one, the Taiqing Daoists of Mount Longhu won't give it... your father's face isn't enough... this kind of life-saving thing for the sect, even the face of the Chen Jun Xie family isn't enough..."

"What if... what if it's the face of the Li imperial family?"

Old senior Chongxu's words and the look of surprise in his pause were still before her eyes. If she didn't take this opportunity today to "ask for a price" from Su Uncle.

Xie Lingjiang felt a voice in her heart say. Her expression was slightly hesitant.

In her past actions, Xie Lingjiang was accustomed to acting according to her own will, with both reason and emotion satisfied, without any burden.

Now suddenly conducting this kind of interest exchange made her a bit uncomfortable, and for a while, she didn't know how to speak.

"It's not a condition. Su Uncle can be considered as doing a favor for my Eldest Ru Shixiong, a favor within his power. If it succeeds, both I and my Eldest Ru Shixiong will naturally be grateful."

Xie Lingjiang changed her words. Su Guoer suddenly asked:

"Ouyang Lianghan is indeed a great talent, maybe he will have a way to help us, but Xie sister, can you really invite him?"

Paused, curiously:

"I have had some contact before, he doesn't seem to be the kind of person who likes to meddle in other people's business, and he doesn't seem to be interested in state affairs."

Xie Lingjiang glanced at Su Guoer, smiled lightly, and said nothing. Only a soft nasal sound of "Mm" was a bit perfunctory.

Su Guoer's face changed slightly, as if she had read this little proud expression, and she also smiled lightly, looking generous and calm:

"It seems that Xie sister has a good relationship with him, different from us outsiders. But is this condition proposed by Ouyang Lianghan, or is Xie sister acting on her own?"

Xie Lingjiang turned her head, her brows slightly furrowed, and faced Su Guoer's unblinking eyes:

"I already said it's just doing a favor. Eldest Ru Shixiong doesn't know about this yet, and this is not a condition he proposed. It's just that as a Xiao Shimei, I think Eldest Ru Shixiong deserves Su Uncle to treat him with courtesy and treat him seriously."

"If he can help, then from this, we can also see Su Uncle's attitude toward my Eldest Ru Shixiong, not the kind of coming when called and going when waved, nor the kind of condescending and humble pretense of a superior."

Speaking of this, Xie Lingjiang turned to Su Xian and said seriously:

"Su Uncle, I know that public and private matters need to be distinguished, but I still want to remind you that if you treat Eldest Ru Shixiong as a national scholar, Eldest Ru Shixiong will definitely repay you as a national scholar."

Her eyes were bright:

"Eldest Ru Shixiong's character is like this. Don't look at the surface, he expresses indifference to things outside of official business, but as long as someone is a little good to him, Eldest Ru Shixiong sees it, even if he doesn't say it at the time, he will definitely repay it a thousand or ten thousand times later, and vice versa."

Xie Lingjiang's surprisingly earnest advice moved Su Xian, who said solemnly: "Understood, niece, please teach me how to help."

Xie Lingjiang nodded and said calmly in front of everyone:

"I hope Su Uncle can write a handwritten letter in the name of Xunyang Prince or the former Ying Prince and hand it to the Taiqing Sect of Mount Longhu, the head of the Three Qing Daoist Sects."

"How can this be!"

Su Xian couldn't help but blurt out the first sentence, his face full of panic and resistance. Paused, as if discovering his reaction was too intense, he lowered his voice and explained urgently:

"Niece, I have been demoted to a commoner by Mother. If I privately issue a handwritten letter in the name of an imperial prince to recruit forces from all sides, once the news leaks, it is sitting on the charge of plotting rebellion that the Wei family has buckled on me! This is not a child's play! Absolutely not, absolutely not..."

For more than ten years, in order to protect his family, the code of conduct of being cautious in words and deeds to the outside world made Su Xian shake his head and refuse for the first time.

It wasn't until she was nudged slightly by Wei Mei's elbow behind her that Su Xian reacted. Seeing Xie Lingjiang's sunken expression, his tone softened, and he pleaded a little:

"Niece, can you change to another thing? The handwritten secret edict is simply too dangerous. Once discovered, the consequences are unimaginable. Helping your Eldest Ru Shixiong is fine, but this matter of issuing a handwritten secret edict is absolutely not allowed..."

He hesitated and explained another sentence:

"Besides, so many years have passed, I... I have forgotten where the noble seal and other items are. I can't find them anymore." Xie Lingjiang frowned and shook her head:

"No, it must be something that can prove Uncle's identity and have a persuasive guarantee, otherwise those Taiqing old Daoists of Mount Longhu won't see the rabbit and won't scatter the eagle, and it won't be so easy to send out a golden pill of transformation."

"Transformation Golden Pill?" Wei Mei couldn't help but ask:

"Niece, you let Qilang take the risk of writing a handwritten secret edict, is it to obtain this thing from the Taiqing Sect of Mount Longhu and give it to your Eldest Ru Shixiong? What is the use of this pill?"

Xie Lingjiang's expression hesitated for a moment, and she concisely stated a little about the Six-Winged Summer Cicada and Ru Shixiong Ouyang Rong's "leaky" constitution.

Because she started talking about the Eldest Ru Shixiong's affairs, Old Master Yuan took the initiative to withdraw first. Only Su Xian, Wei Mei, Su Guoer, Su Dalang, and others were left in the study.

At this moment, they were all in a trance.

"So you want us to help with Ouyang Lianghan's qi practice."

The Su family looked at each other, and no one spoke for a while. The atmosphere was so quiet that even a needle falling could be heard.

Sensing the silent atmosphere, Xie Lingjiang looked at the slightly averted gazes of Su Xian, Wei Mei, and others, her eyes sinking slightly. "How is Uncle considering it? Can you help?"

Su Xian didn't speak for a while. Su Dalang couldn't help but say:

"Father, why don't you write a handwritten letter to help Lianghan brother. He is physically weak and has a root of illness. If he can practice qi, it will be of great benefit to Lianghan brother. Xie Xiaoniangzi cares about this matter, and I guess she has this meaning."

"Dalang, don't interrupt." Wei Mei turned her head and said for her husband. The latter had to shut up.

Su Guoer on the side frowned and wanted to speak but stopped. Finally, she didn't speak.

Su Xian, who was thinking with his head down, looked at Xie Lingjiang. Wei Mei took the initiative to speak for her husband:

"Niece, your Eldest Ru Shixiong has a good relationship with Dalang on weekdays and often comes to the mansion for dinner. We have met many times. He is a polite, sensible, and literary young man. Qilang and we also like him very much."

"If it were any other favor, we would help if we could. Even without the relationship between you two junior and senior siblings, Qilang and we would treat you with courtesy."

"But everything has a degree, and every family has its own difficulties. Your Uncle is also like this."

"You know what our family's situation is like now, niece. The handwritten secret edict... is really too dangerous. Qilang's main concern is also this layer. The risk is too great. Once it falls into the hands of bad people, used for rebellion or framing, the consequences are unimaginable."

"Please niece, understand."

"Please forgive us, niece."

"Niece, those past titles and identities really cannot be used anymore, and those seals, Uncle, I really don't know where they are."

Su master's brows contained melancholy, indecisive:

"How about this, the handwritten secret edict won't work, then I will write a letter in the name of "Jiangzhou Su Xian" to ask for the pill for him. You take the letter and see if you can get through with the face. Actually, to be honest, these effects are about the same..." "Forget it."

"How about this? If a handwritten secret edict won't work, then I will write a letter in the name of 'Su Xian of Jiangzhou' to ask for the elixir for him. You take the letter and see if you can use your influence to facilitate it. Actually, to be honest, the effects are all about the same..." "Forget it."

"Just pretend I didn't mention it. I disturbed Su Uncle and Wei Aunt. This request might be a bit excessive. I hope you don't take it to heart. Just treat it as a joke."

In front of the Su family, she shook her head, stood up, and politely poured tea for everyone.

It was as if nothing had happened.

"Niece, the concubine and Qilang didn't mean that." "Niece, please listen to Uncle's explanation..."

"Niece, that's not what I and Qilang meant." "Niece, listen to Uncle's explanation..."

"Alright, Su Bo, Aunt Wei, let's not mention this anymore." Xie Lingjiang shook her head, turning a deaf ear. Su Xian's expression was awkward, Wei Mei frowned slightly and wanted to speak, and Su Guoer was somewhat silent.

This Xie family noble lady had been doing her best to protect the Su residence since she came to Longcheng Su residence, and had never asked for anything. The Su family actually had a very good impression of her.

But no matter how good the friendship is, once it involves interests, it is very troublesome, and it is difficult to be both reasonable and satisfactory to all parties.

But no matter how good the friendship is, once it involves interests, it becomes very troublesome, and it is difficult to both discuss the matter objectively and satisfy all parties.

But compared to Xie Lingjiang, who had admired and advocated the relatively idealized aristocratic character of "a scholar dies for his confidant" since childhood, the Su couple was relatively pragmatic and rational.

The young and impulsive Su Dalang's face flushed, wanting to say something, but was silently pulled back by Wei Mei. Su Guoer sighed slightly in her heart.

The younger and more impulsive Su Dala's face flushed red, wanting to say something, but was silently pulled back by Wei Mei. Su Guoer sighed slightly in her heart.

"Uncle, Aunt, Dalang, Su family sister, let's talk about this for today. I will write a letter to report the things Uncle is worried about and the movements of the Wei family to Father."

"Uncle, Aunt, Dala, Su sister, let's stop here for today. I will write a letter to report Uncle's worries and the Wei family's movements to Father."

"Don't rush, let's eat lunch together, just right with Guoer, your Uncle caught a big fish today, this season the fish pond is the most delicious, good for the fair skin of a young lady."

"No rush, let's have lunch together first. It just so happens that you can be with Guoer. Your uncle caught a big fish today. The fish pond is most delicious in this season, which is good for a girl's fair skin."

Xie Lingjiang shook her head and declined politely.

"Wei Aunt, Su Uncle, don't worry about this unpleasant chat. I left with a flick of my sleeves, but the things we agreed on remain the same. If the Wei family has murderous intent and the situation is not right, I will definitely try my best to escort you away."

"The sixth-rank palace people sent by Empress Wei still have a few days to arrive in Longcheng. Su Uncle doesn't need to worry all day, keep your spirits up, and act according to the situation."

"The Grade 6 palace servant sent by the Wei Empress will not arrive in Dragon City for a few more days. Su Bo doesn't need to worry all day long. Keep your spirits up and adapt to circumstances."

Su Xian and Wei Mei looked at each other, a bit moved, but immediately, he turned around dejectedly, shook his head in frustration, as if remembering the questioning of his wife again, he muttered:

"Falling to this point, it is because the descendants are useless..."

The long-skirted woman reached out and held the hand of the dejected middle-aged man, giving some warmth. Su Guoer and Su Dalang also went to comfort him.

The Su family prepared to leave the study.

Just then, the voices of Caishou and other maids came from outside the door: "Hey, hey, Ouyang Young Master, you can't go in, you can't go in!"

"Why? Isn't Xiao Shimei inside? I saw her study window open, as if she was writing." Ouyang Rong's footsteps came in.

"Because... because Xie Xiaoniangzi is busy!" "Busy with what?"

"Because... because Young Lady Xie is busy!" "Busy with what?"

The latter hurriedly put away the pen and letter, turned around and said:

"Bad, why did Eldest Ru Shixiong come? You guys go hide in the inner room first..."

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