The Record of Righteousness

In the living room of the Qi family.

A father-in-law, wearing a blue robe, a black gauze wingless hat, and a white face without beard, had his hands behind his back.

Looking at the framed calligraphy and painting, he was full of praise, his voice was high-pitched but vivid:

"Our family has long heard that Mr. Qi's calligraphy is amazing. Now it seems that he is really a master of calligraphy!"

Qi Gong chuckled, but actually didn't care about the compliments from the father-in-law in front of him. He made a gesture to him to sit down and said modestly:

"Eunuch Li is joking, but it's just an old man's idle pastime. He just writes casually. It's not worth mentioning."

Eunuch Li looked at Qi Gong's snow-white hair and beard and said in an envious tone:

"Old man, you are eighty-one this year, and your body is so strong. I really envy our family. You can tell us the secret of longevity."

Qi Gong stroked his beard, waved his hand and said:

"You don't have to be envious, father-in-law. Your life span will definitely be longer than that of an old man. As the saying goes, one can be strong without desires. If one has no fight with the world, if one pursues less, one will feel more at ease."

But Eunuch Li said melancholy like a joke:

"Old man, what you said makes sense, but our family works for Dongchang. In the eyes of the world, we are just hawks and dogs. Those who are heinous will have to go to the eighteenth level of hell after death.

Besides, those who work in our profession might be killed by their enemies out of revenge someday, so don’t worry.

If we fail to complete the errands ordered by our master, our slaves may lose their lives one day. "

"Just like this time, if your old man doesn't say anything to the master of our East Factory, our master will peel off a layer of our family's skin. Do you think so, Mr. Qi?"

When Eunuch Li said this, he already had a hint.

"Ah, haha, what my father-in-law said makes sense."

Qi Gong was still smiling. Seeing that Eunuch Li finally came to his senses, he didn't take Eunuch Li's words. He pretended to be confused and stopped talking after finishing his sentence.

The Eunuch Li in front of him was indeed sent by Dongchang, and this was the second time he came to seek help from him.

As for what the so-called matter was, Eunuch Li made it clear for the first time. He was just pretending to be confused and unwilling to face it.

Seeing that Qi Gong still didn't speak clearly, Eunuch Li secretly cursed in his heart that the old fox was so cunning. A trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes before gradually turning cold, and he said with a thin smile:

"Old man, this is the second time our family has come here today. Have you thought about it?"

At this time, seeing that Eunuch Li had made the topic clear, Qi Gong stopped pretending to be confused and said with an innocent face:

"Eunuch Li, I really don't dare to interfere with the affairs of the official family. Besides, my Qi family is just a home of ordinary merchants and has always been doing clean business.

The so-called fact of smuggling ordnance is nonsense. I hope you will find out clearly. "

Eunuch Li just sneered and threatened:

"Haha, let's just be honest with you.

After this thorough investigation, our Dongchang factory has obeyed the imperial decree. This is the emperor's wish. The court will never give up until this batch of ordnance is found! "

At this point, Eunuch Li's sharp words changed and suddenly became respectful and kind:

"But the owner of our family is kind-hearted. If you hand it over honestly and cooperate well with our Dongchang, Dongchang will naturally turn a blind eye and keep your Qi family safe and continue to enjoy your life. Prosperity and wealth.

Maybe it can help your children and grandchildren get a few professional titles. "

Qi Gong waved his hand and said without even thinking about it:

"My father-in-law is serious. I am just a common man with only one scholar and a great reputation. How can I cooperate with the officials? I am so sad. My children and grandchildren are no more than mice. I have no ambitions. Even if I become an official, I will be a mediocre person. That’s all, thank you father-in-law for your kindness.”

Seeing that Qi Gong was not getting enough money, Eunuch Li also felt angry in his heart. When the inducement failed, he had to threaten:

"Old man, you have to think carefully. You just rejected our master's kindness. If you don't obediently hand over that batch of ordnance now, and if it is found out in the future, you may have to suffer an unreasonable disaster."

"There is no need to trouble my father-in-law. I have said many times that the Qi family is doing clean business and has never engaged in corruption and perversion of the law."

With a "pop" sound, Eunuch Li stood up, pointed at Qi Gong, and asked sternly:

"Idiots like you have never had a good end since ancient times. Our Dongchang is interested in it, but you are not. When things happen to you in the future, don't come to ask me for help!"

"Let's go!"

After saying that, he greeted the two personal eunuchs, turned around and left.

Qi Gong looked after Eunuch Li and shouted:

"I'm sorry I can't see you off, father-in-law, please forgive me!"

His joy, anger and sorrow cannot be heard from it.

. . .

"Why does my father keep rejecting the kindness of Mr. Dongchang?"

Qi Shufeng walked out of another room with a look of confusion and confusion on his face.

"Shu Feng, do you know the real purpose of this Dongchang?"

Qi Gong did not reply to him, but stared at Qi Shufeng with an unfathomable expression.

"Isn't it like what he said, that he came here for that batch of ordnance?"

Qi Gong did not answer directly, but smiled and said:

"Haha, sit down, it's time for us to have a heart-to-heart talk."

After looking at Qi Shufeng who was sitting upright, Qi Gong sighed softly and then said:

"Dongchang is not just here for that batch of ordnance. In fact, it is just for our Qi family to cooperate with it. The core of it is just to stand in line."

"The master of his family that Eunuch Li has been talking about just now, do you know who is standing behind Dongchang?"

Qi Shufeng frowned and said:

"The child doesn't know."

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