C102 (1/2)
However, Lu Jin Nian didn't look at Anubis for long. He was interrupted by Pei Yu's somewhat complicated words, ”A-Miss Lu, this …”
Pei Yu wanted to call over Ah Jin, but looking at this scene, Lu JinNian was definitely causing trouble for the crown prince. If people knew that he was actually very close to Lu JinNian, then he could help Lu JinNian say anything for him.
Lu JinNian smiled at Pei Yu, ”So brother Yu is here too. Actually, it's nothing much, it's just that His Highness owes me some money and has come to collect it. Brother Yu, you have something to rush to His Highness?” ”That's fine, you guys chat first. I can come back later.”
Come on!
Xiao Yi's expression darkened even further. She turned to Pei Yu and asked, ”Do you know Cousin Lu?”
Pei Yu was as modest and courteous as before. ”We have met several times after the Duke of Yi's Mansion's Zither Ending Banquet.” This meant that they knew each other but weren't familiar with each other, so they couldn't help.
The only thing he wanted now was to send Lu JinNian away. Not only was he disgraced by the masses, but he was also seen by the Huns. This would leave an impression that he owed them money and couldn't pay them back.
”So it's actually just acquaintances. Cough, actually, this is all a misunderstanding.” Xiao Yi gave Pei Yu a meaningful glance, and Pei Yu immediately knew that this was his intention, as he wanted him to help settle Lu Jin Nian's problem.
”His Highness the Crown Prince has always been meticulous and considerate. Something must have gone wrong that led to this. Miss Lu, please don't make such a big mistake out of impulse. I don't know if you could sell yourself out here, calm down a bit, and then slowly solve the problem.”
Pei Yu's words were biased towards Xiao Yi. He was on the verge of saying that Lu Jinsheng was the one who made the mistake and that there was nothing wrong with the crown prince.
However, seeing Pei Yu's helpless expression, Lu Jinsheng understood Pei Yu's problem. The son of Imperial Concubine Wen, as well as Pei Yu's cousin, had already decided Pei Yu's position and was speaking up for Xiao Yi.
Lu JinNian narrowed his eyes and deliberately dragged out his words, ”Actually, I am not interested in the process. For Pei Yu gongzi's sake, let's call it quits.”
Xiao Yi looked gratefully at Pei Yu, who was nervous for no reason. Lu Jinsheng had just called him 'gongzi', unlike his usual brother, 'brother'. He was afraid that Pei Yu would …
”However, blood brothers still need to settle debts.” Before Pei Yu could finish, Lu JinNian continued, ”We still need to repay the money we owe.”
Extending her tender hand in front of Xiao Yi, Lu JinNian smiled. ”One hundred and thirty taels of silver and two taels of silver. I promise not to mention it again.”
”Your Highness, we still have matters to discuss. If you cannot afford the silver, this prince will help you.”
Xiao Yi's expression hardened as she suppressed her anger. ”Many thanks to Prince Ji for his good intentions. We don't lack this bit of silver. Somebody, pay up!”
The butler at the side immediately took out two banknotes worth one hundred taels of silver. Lu Jinniang extended his hand to receive them, and even shined his eyes at the sunlight. It seemed like he was trying to distinguish between the real deal and the real deal, but at the same time, he was letting the people around him see it clearly.
Xiao Yi saw that Lu JinNian was still hanging on, so she coldly said, ”You've already given me the money. What else do you want?”
However, I'm not a person who covets a cheap deal. I won't be polite about what I get, but I won't ask for what I don't deserve. I also won't ask for much.
Then, he waved his hand and pulled out a silver note, ”Little beggar, come here. Take the silver note and exchange it. I'll find a zero for His Highness the Crown Prince.”