Chapter 203 Misunderstanding

Lan Ruoting's original intention was to find a way to squeeze some out of other expenses, since Shang Shuqing believed that Daoist Master would not have any objections, then he would not say any more.

To tell the truth, Shang Chaozong was a little guilty when he was given 10,000 gold coins, and he was afraid of embarrassment. But now that Qingshan County is waiting for prosperity, there are too many places to spend money. My sister took the initiative to take over this matter.

Lan Ruoting glanced at Shang Chaozong, with a slightly strange look in his eyes, and murmured in his heart, is it convenient for an unmarried young girl to always run to a man? Aren't you afraid of causing some gossip to ruin your sister's innocence?

In fact, Shang Chaozong didn't worry about this at all, the reason was that his younger sister was ugly and scary, no man would have any wrong thoughts, and he didn't think Daoist had such a heavy appetite!

Of course, to have confidence in this aspect is to believe in Niu Youdao's character. I have been in contact with him for so long, and I have never seen Daoist make any demands on women's sex, unlike some monks in Tianyumen!

After finalizing 10,000 gold coins, Lan Ruoting immediately ordered someone to withdraw the money.

It's not that there are only 10,000 gold coins here, and cash of 100,000 gold coins can still be taken out, but many expenses have been planned, and the expenses are very tight. If some are squeezed out here, other urgent expenses will be reduced.

Peng was waiting for the arrival of a group of high-level officials from Tianyumen, as well as the arrival of high-level officials from the three sects of Liuxianzong. It would be impossible not to entertain them well. The tight expenses have already been squeezed out once, and now they have to squeeze out another 10,000 yuan.

The account manager below came and presented the account book.

Shang Chaozong and Lan Ruoting discussed for a long time about the 10,000 gold coins, and it was uncomfortable for a penny to beat a hero. After deliberation and deliberation, it was finally decided to reduce the military supplies and temporarily withhold part of the sergeant's salary.

Some other imminent expenses are really not easy to move, and they are related to the hearts of the people in Qingshan County, and there may be troubles.

At present, the army is controllable, and local officials spend money for every meal. If local officials and their families are hungry, how can they help you govern the place? The army does not need the sergeant to pay for the big pot meal. Everyone has already occupied the territory of Qingshan County, and the future benefits can also be seen. Talk to the generals below, and they will definitely give you a replacement in the future.

Shang Dynasty Zong personally signed and deducted 10,000 gold coins in the column of military supplies on the account!

A gold ticket with a face value of 10,000 came to Lan Ruoting, and Lan Ruoting handed it to Shang Shuqing.

Shang Shuqing, who had won the golden ticket, estimated that Niu Youdao would not rest so early when he came back, but he had not been able to have a serious conversation with Niu Youdao before meeting, so he returned to the garden behind the sheriff's mansion with his golden ticket in mind.

Niu Youdao did not rest and was taking a bath.

"Princess, why don't you go and sit in the living room first, and how about I inform him after the Taoist finished bathing?"

Yuan Fang, who was guarding outside, tried to ask a question, but there was a bit of guilt hidden in the words.

He also didn't understand why Hei Mudan got involved with Dao Lord, anyway, he witnessed Hei Mudan went in to take a bath together with Dao Lord, and they haven't come out for so long, what good can this lonely man and widow do together?

He was also afraid that outsiders would not see it well, after all, Black Peony was much older than Dao Ye.

He also kept sighing in his heart, what kind of woman can't be found based on Daoist's conditions, why are you fooling around with Black Peony?

Shang Shuqing smiled and said, "No need, I'll wait for Master Dao here."

If you can't spend much money, you should show some sincerity.

"Uh..." Yuan Fang was speechless, since Shang Shuqing's identity is here, it's not easy for him to chase her away.

He was thinking of a way to transfer Shang Shuqing away, so as not to have a bad influence, but at this moment, the door of the bathroom creaked open.

The plump and graceful Hei Mudan came out first, wearing plain clothes after a bath, with long wet hair draped over her shoulders.

After taking a bath, Niu Youdao, who was almost dressed in casual clothes, also walked out slowly.

Standing in the yard, Shang Shuqing stared at this scene in a daze, staring at the man and woman who obviously walked out of the bath together, staring with wide eyes.

moment! After realizing it, Shang Shuqing's heart suddenly twisted, the distress was so painful that it was hard to add, it hurt so much!

At this moment, she seemed to be hit hard by something in the atrium. She had never experienced that kind of feeling that permeated her body and mind. This sudden attack was so unforgettable!

She didn't know why she had such a big reaction after seeing this scene. For a moment, she, who was always smart, was a little flustered.

Niu Youdao, who walked to the edge of the steps and was about to go down the steps, was also taken aback for a moment, what does this woman mean? He hurriedly shouted: "Is there something wrong with the princess?"

Shang Shuqing replied while walking, "It's nothing, it's Qing'er taking the liberty." Without even turning her head, she turned around and disappeared outside the Moon Gate.

Hei Mudan, who was standing beside Niu Youdao, looked thoughtful.

Niu Youdao walked down the steps slowly, and asked Yuan Fang, "Is there something wrong with the princess?"

Yuan Fang nodded: "It seems that there is something. I was waiting for you, Daoist, probably..." He glanced at Hei Mudan, who was slowly following, "I probably misunderstood something, and I'm afraid it will spoil your good deed, Daoist."

Niu Youdao gave him a cold look, "Where do you have so many crooked thoughts when you become a monk?"

Yuan Fang muttered, "Isn't this obvious? No one can see it unless they are blind."

Niu Youdao looked back at the bathroom, at Hei Mudan's appearance, then at himself, and combined with Shang Shuqing's words just now, thinking about it, it might indeed be a misunderstanding.

But he didn't care, if he misunderstood, he misunderstood, and there was nothing to explain.

He reckoned that Shang Shuqing didn't have any important matters, otherwise, with that woman's intelligence, she wouldn't rush to avoid them just because of a misunderstanding.

Niu Youdao turned around and left, Hei Mudan, who was following behind, asked with a smile, "Master Dao, has the princess taken a fancy to you?"

Niu Youdao gave her a sideways glance, too lazy to answer this boring question.

He has no interest in Shang Shuqing, and it has nothing to do with beauty or ugliness. Even if Shang Shuqing looks like a fairy, he doesn't have any messy plans, not to mention that Shang Shuqing is also scary ugly. He doesn't care about appearance, but only inside, and he doesn't care about appetite.

Watching his reactions before and after, and probing with words, Hei Mudan finally understood that Daoist didn't have any feelings for that person, but after thinking about it, that person was really scary looking.

Hei Mudan, who has been there before, shook her head slightly, sighed in her heart, it has nothing to do with beauty and ugliness, which woman has no love at the beginning of her life? She's just another silly girl who wants to pass this level!

I just hope that this silly girl can clearly distinguish what she wants, and don't be blinded by the momentary love affair, lest she will be the one who gets hurt in the end.

She has some pity and sympathy for Shang Shuqing. As a woman, she can empathize with her. She knows what a woman's appearance means to a woman. She is so ugly and can calmly come out to meet people. How strong it takes to do it!

Not only her, even Feng Ruonan, who was always rude to Shang Chaozong's people, took the initiative to get close to Shang Shuqing when he saw Shang Shuqing.

From the current point of view, basically no woman will subconsciously regard Shang Shuqing as a threat, and it is difficult to feel jealous.

Being ugly is not necessarily a bad thing sometimes.

At this moment, Shang Shuqing was standing by the base of the wall under the shadow, leaning on the wall with one hand, and lowered her head.

The other hand was slowly raised, and the soft fingertips gently touched his ugly face covered with ugliness, the fingertips were trembling, and his eyes were full of embarrassment.

But because of this, he quickly calmed down and sobered up, because he knew it was impossible!

Ask yourself, what happened to yourself? How can we delay the business? How should I report to my brother and Mr. Lan when I go back? The elder brother must still be waiting for his reply, and he must ask the master what his attitude is.

"Who is it?" A figure turned out from the corner in front of him and shouted, his voice was powerful and full of majesty!

The person who came was Yuan Gang who had inspected Niu Youdao's residence carefully when he first arrived. When he came here, he suddenly found a person hiding in the shadow of the corner.

"It's me!" Shang Shuqing straightened her figure and asked.

Seeing her leaning against the wall, Yuan Gang came over to take a look, and asked in confusion, "Princess, why are you here? Are you uncomfortable?"

Shang Shuqing's thoughts changed, and she thought of a way to save the errand, and replied: "I had something to ask the Taoist master, but I didn't know that the Taoist master was bathing with the black peony, which offended the Taoist master's elegance, and ran away in a hurry. Now that I think about it, the errand that my brother told me has not been completed, so I don't know what to do."

As soon as Yuan Gang heard it, he knew that it was Hei Mudan's thick skin that made people misunderstand, and said: "There is no collision or non-collision, and Daoist is not that elegant. Daoist and Black Mudan are not what you think. The princess is thinking too much. Since there is business, Daoist should not be resting now, come with me."

Goodbye Niu Youdao was in the living room, Shang Shuqing had already regained her composure and reason.

Watching her reaction, Hei Mudan's bright eyes flickered twice.

Seeing that Yuan Gang brought Shang Shuqing back, Niu Youdao, who pretended to be casual, didn't care about the little things before, and said with a smile: "It seems that the Princess really has something to do, what orders do I have?"

"Master Dao was joking." Shang Shuqing took out the golden ticket, put it on the coffee table, and gently pushed the golden ticket to Niu Youdao with her slender fingers.

Niu Youdao glanced at the face value of the golden ticket, showing suspicion, and asked: "What does the princess mean? Is it for me?"

It makes sense for people to be poor and short-sighted. Even if they are the daughters of the royal family and princes, Shang Shuqing is a little embarrassed at this time. "The people around the Taoist also need expenses. However, the current situation in Qingshan County is waiting for prosperity. Don't think this money is too little. Collect it first, and then make up for the offerings when the various taxes come down."

It's really for yourself! Niu Youdao understood, but he looked at Jin Piao slightly strangely.

His eyes made Shang Shuqing a little uneasy, could it be that he made a mistake in his judgment and the other party really disliked him?

Niu Youdao raised his eyes, and asked slowly, "Is the current Qingshan County financially tight?"