Su Moliang faced his tentative gaze, lowered his eyes slightly, and looked humble, "All this depends on the cooperation of the second young master, otherwise it would not be so smooth."

"It seems that we have had a tacit understanding from the beginning." Gongsun Jingji curled his lips and smiled slightly, and he felt a little more expectant in his heart. "I just don't know what your master's plan is next."

"Master means that if the enemy does not move, I do not move. This matter must be discussed for a long time, and I cannot be anxious." Su Moliang's eyes flashed through a dark confusion and he replied in a deep voice.

Gongsun Jingji was a little surprised to see that the other party was so calm. Then he nodded gently and plucked the strings again and played them. The crisp and melodious sound of the piano kept floating in the distance.

But not long after, the leisurely quietness was quickly interrupted by a burst of rapid footsteps.

Then he saw Yang Yan quickly walked in from outside and clasped his fists respectfully, "Master, the old man is sending a message over there, saying that it will be the day to pay the tribute tax in three days. The eldest son of the governor will come to collect the tribute tax in person. The old man means, let you prepare well."

Gongsun Jingji calculated the days and it was indeed time to pay the tribute tax. He nodded clearly, "Well, I understand, let's go down."

Yang Yan saluted and was about to retreat, but before he had taken two steps, he suddenly remembered something and stopped and added, "By the way, master, the boss of Zhenbao Pavilion sent someone to send a message saying that the amethyst jade chessboard had been found for you, it depends on when you have time to go over and pick it up!"

Hearing the amethyst jade chessboard, Gongsun Jingji's eyes lit up, and his face obviously jumped to joy, "Haha, it's really not easy to find it. Now the old man should have been happy for a long time."

Su Moliang didn't quite understand and asked in confusion, "Amethyst Jade Chessboard?"

"Hahaha, it's just a thing to find happiness. I'll find it for the old man to make him happy. Apart from his love of sword dancing, he's just playing chess. His favorite thing is to treasure chess boards and pieces. He has always been unable to let go of these things."

"But this amethyst jade chessboard is indeed a treasure, because it is made of natural amethyst stone. You should know that amethyst needs to be condensed in a specific environment and after a hundred years. It is very rare. It is said that it has the effect of warming the heart and replenishing the yang energy. Therefore, playing chess pieces made of amethyst jade for many years is of great benefit to the body." Gongsun Jingji knew that she didn't understand these gadgets and explained with a smile.

Su Moliang nodded suddenly, "So that's it. I'm going to go to Qingliang Pharmaceutical Shop tomorrow, pass by Zhenbao Pavilion, and I'll get it back for you by the way."

"Well, okay, I'll bother you tomorrow." Gongsun Jingji nodded in agreement, and then reminded, "By the way, you can accompany me to the dinner three days later. Qingliang Pharmaceutical Shop should be among the invitations."

"Is the dinner held by the City Lord's Mansion?" Su Moliang only heard that each city in Ningjianzhou had a tribute tax every five years, but it is still unclear how to apply the law.

Gongsun Jingji nodded and explained, "Well, every five years, at this time, the governor will send his confidants to each city to collect tribute taxes to prevent the city lord's mansion from being full of his personal pockets. In fact, no matter how powerful the city lord's mansion is, he is just a dog running around and serving under the governor."

"Why did the old man ask you to prepare well? What does it have to do with you when paying tribute taxes?" Su Moliang was puzzled.

"Haha, the tribute tax has nothing to do with me. It's just that the governor's eldest son likes piano skills. The old man always wants me to be favored by Prince Ning in piano skills. Unfortunately, although I am good at piano skills, my piano skills have never been able to reach Prince Ning's eyes, so the old man hopes that I will step up my practice and have the opportunity to get along with Prince Ning. With his appreciation, I will be better at Gongsun's family."

Su Moliang nodded and expressed his understanding. After all, the eldest son of the governor is not an ordinary person. Once Gongsun Jingji has such a relationship, let alone Yanqing City, even the forces in several other cities dare not offend him easily.

With the support of Prince Ning, Gongsun Jingji not only has a rising status, but also has a bright future. No wonder the old man holds such hope.

"Then you practice the piano well, I won't disturb you." As he said that, Su Moliang saluted respectfully and stepped down.

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The next day, the morning light lifted off the veil of the night and spit out a brilliant light, and soon ushered in a new day.

Following Gongsun Jingji's instructions, Su Moliang went to the Zhenbao Pavilion to help retrieve the amethyst jade chessboard.

Ji Ruiqing said that the business of this treasure pavilion is booming, and there are countless rare treasures inside, especially young people often visit.

Look, as soon as Su Moliang entered, he saw the spacious hall full of people.

Fortunately, Su Moliang didn't have to choose slowly, so he went to the counter and showed his waist card to the shopkeeper and reported his name.

After the shopkeeper identified his identity, he nodded and ordered behind him, "Go and get the amethyst jade chessboard for this girl."

The slave behind him was ordered and turned around and entered the warehouse behind him.

During the wait, Su Moliang looked at the treasure on the wooden stand next to him. After a while, his eyes were attracted by a box of white jade boxes carved with exquisite patterns. Then he asked curiously, "Shopkeeper, what is this? It's so exquisitely made?"

The shopkeeper looked at her finger and exclaimed with a smile, "Hahaha, my girl has a good look. This is Tianxiang Bing Rouge. Once you apply it, it can protect you from your youth and make you look radiant. It is the most popular rouge powder. We have been looking for several months before we found such a box. It is rare to have an opportunity. Does the girl want to have a box?"

Su Moliang heard that there was such a magical rouge powder, and her pupils were curious. Although she didn't like to use these things, Ji Ruiqing often used the beauty-loving person. If she gave it to her, she would definitely like it very much.

Thinking that she had put a lot of effort into the cooling medicine during this period, Su Moliang nodded without hesitation, "Well, let's have a box."

Seeing that the shopkeeper was so happy, he immediately took it and handed it to her with the amethyst jade chessboard brought by the servant.

After Su Moliang paid the money, he took the thing and turned around and wanted to leave.

But there were too many people around. As soon as Su Moliang turned around, he accidentally stepped on someone else's feet.

She looked down at the sight of her head in shock and saw that the other party was wearing women's shoes made of high-quality gold thread, which looked noble and gorgeous. She thought she should be a lady from a rich family, so she immediately apologized, "Miss, I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention just now, and accidentally stepped on your feet."

However, before she could look up at the person, she heard a familiar voice coming from the top of her head, "Oh, isn't this an ugly girl beside her second brother?"

When Su Moliang heard the sound, he immediately raised his eyes and saw that Gongsun Jinghao and Gongsun Yaori were both here, and there was a stunning woman in a white long skirt standing beside them.

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Chapter completed!