Chapter 80: Consolidating the Qi Family Army

Su Mixue was driven to this point by Su Wan. If she didn’t kneel, considering that Zhao Wei and Su Wan are good friends, if this matter were to spread to the capital, her hard-earned reputation would be ruined in an instant.

But if she knelt to Su Wan, she was really unwilling.

Su Mixue was filled with regret. Su Wan was like a rolling blade, reckless and indifferent to consequences. The tactics that used to work every time in the past are now completely useless against Su Wan.

Qinghuan’s face turned pale with fright. She didn’t expect the princess to actually kneel to Su Wan. And Su Wan accepted it calmly, and even took the opportunity to retaliate against the princess!

She plopped down and knelt beside Su Mixue, wanting to say something to make Su Mixue stand up naturally.

Zhao Wei said inappropriately, “The princess’s filial piety is touching. After I return to the capital, I will definitely say a few good words to the emperor and the regent.”

Doctor Liu, in order to make up for his mistake, echoed, “Yes, the princess is pure-hearted. The emperor is a benevolent monarch of this era, who ruled the world with filial piety back then. The princess’s intention will definitely become a model for the people when it spreads out.”

When the two people said this, if Su Mixue stood up, it would really be like Su Wan’s words to save face.

She gritted her teeth and knelt.

Su Mixue lowered her eyes. Today’s humiliation, she will definitely make Su Wan pay back double.

Su Wan didn’t have the leisure to deal with Su Mixue, and invited Zhao Wei and Doctor Liu to the backyard.

Doctor Liu hesitated and said, “Su girl, I don’t know about your affairs with the prince, and I made a decision…”

“It doesn’t matter.” Su Wan waved her hand generously, “If you didn’t write this letter, could Su Mixue kneel to me?”

“But the prince…”

“She won’t say.” Su Wan will never forget Su Mixue’s expression just now, wishing to swallow her alive. No matter how Su Mixue covers up, the flames of jealousy are burning in her eyes.

Su Mixue will not tell others about her achievements. This time she suffered a dumb loss, she could only swallow her broken teeth and blood into her stomach, and then retaliate from other places.

Doctor Liu didn’t understand the affairs between women. In short, Su Wan would not suffer.

Zhao Wei said in a low voice: “I need 30,000 bottles of wound medicine. The medical hall only has you and Doctor Zhou and the medicine boy can only assist. How long will it take for you to prepare 10,000 bottles first?”

“About a month.” Su Wan pondered carefully, still planning to set up a workshop. While being self-sufficient, she could also sell to other medical halls and pharmacies: “Once I set up the workshop, just throw as many orders as you have at me.”

Zhao Wei stared at Su Wan, she slightly raised her chin, her eyebrows and eyes were flying^[1]眉眼飛揚(méi yǎn fēi yáng) = eyebrows and eyes were flying, this phrase is often used in Chinese literature to describe a person’s lively and spirited expression., revealing a hint of proud demeanor.

The corner of his lips hooked slightly, “Good, I will give the wound medicine to other generals, one bottle per person.”

“Okay! I’ll treat you to a meal when it’s done.” Su Wan spoke quickly.

Zhao Wei was stunned, a surprise flashed in his eyes, he stared at Su Wan. He saw her take out pen, ink, paper, and inkstone from somewhere, spread it out on the stone table, drafted a good contract, and pushed it in front of him, “I will write you 10,000 bottles for now, the rest we will talk about when you get the goods.”

“Good.” Zhao Wei signed his own name, dipped his finger in cinnabar mud and pressed his handprint. Then he took out a handkerchief to wipe his thumb, folded the contract and put it in his arms. He stared at Su Wan with bright eyes, “I will remember this meal first.”

Su Wan: “……”

This was just a polite remark.

Su Wan said happily, “Remember, remember, General Zhao is such a righteous person, willing to give face to eat together, it is my great fortune.”

Zhao Wei said casually, “Tomorrow.”

Su Wan thought for a while, there was nothing to do tomorrow, so she agreed, “Go to Zuixiang Pavilion for lunch tomorrow at noon.”

“Good.” Zhao Wei directly handed two silver notes to Su Wan, “Payment for the goods.”

Su Wan took it, the face value of the silver notes was one thousand taels each, a total of two thousand taels.

“You gave too much, you just need two hundred taels…”

“The barracks need more than 10,000 bottles, and I will find you for supplies in the future. It’s too troublesome to give it one by one, I will give two thousand taels first, until the account is clear.”

Zhao Wei saw Su Wan frowning, with a tangled look on her face, his thin lips slightly lifted, “You need to open a workshop, and hire people to work, so you need money.”

Afraid that this would make Su Wan think more, he added, “You set up early, and can provide more wound medicine to the barracks as soon as possible.”

When the conversation reached this point, Su Wan accepted it and wrote a receipt for Zhao Wei.

Zhao Wei and Doctor Liu said goodbye together.

Doctor Liu was reluctant to leave, this time he mainly wanted to learn from Su Wan, but he had not had time to ask for advice.

Touched by Zhao Wei’s cold eyes, he suddenly shut up,and left with a resentful face.

Su Wan flicked the silver notes in her hand, for the first time she had so much money!

Su Wan tucked it into her sleeve, and went to the pharmacy to prepare to make pills.

The moment the door was closed, the door panel was held by a hand.

Su Wan’s face changed, she gathered strength in her arm, turned around and saw it was Qi Guang. She let out a sigh.

“Uncle Qi, you’re here.” Su Wan opened the door, invited the person in, closed the door, and poured a cup of tea in front of him: “Have you thought about it?”

Qi Guang took a sip of tea and wiped the water stains from the corner of his mouth with his hand. His tiger eyes stared at Su Wan solemnly, knelt on one knee, and said with a fist: “Master, please let Qi Guang and his brothers follow you!”

“Uncle Qi, please get up.” Su Wan helped him up and said solemnly: “As long as I have a bite to eat, I will not abandon you. Please believe me, if there is any difficulty, just tell me.”

Qi Guang’s rough and dense eyebrows twisted.

“If you consider me as your own, don’t hide anything, tell the truth.”

Qi Guang wiped his face with his hand, which was as large as a palm-leaf fan. He didn’t know how to start speaking. When he met Su Wan’s sincere and shiny black eyes, he struggled internally for a moment, and in the end, he was shaken.

With their situation, they had to let Su Wan know. If she felt that they were a burden… Even though they didn’t feel that they were a burden, they could protect Su Wan well.

“Master, since his youth, General Qi has been in the army and began to build an elite force. Some died in battle, some died of illness, some were disabled, and some were old. We brothers together support the disabled and old soldiers, as well as the families of the brave who have passed away.”

Qi Guang licked his dry lips, and rough voice getting lower and lower: “We have been tracked by people all the time, hiding here and there, so we can only be escorts, and working as bodyguards for others.”

Su Wan felt uncomfortable when she heard this. They were capable, but in the end they had no place to use their martial arts, and could only serve as guards and escorts for others.

“You don’t need to be guards and escorts for others, you can continue to recruit seedlings, and practice soldiers as usual every day, I can support you.”

“Master, no…”

“If you don’t follow my arrangements, don’t follow me.” Su Wan’s tone was a bit heavy, and Qi Guang suddenly wilted. She softened her tone: “With my identity, there will always be people who can’t get along with me. You are my strong backing, so I can ride the wind and waves without fear.”

Qi Guang knelt down and said loudly: “The Qi family army obeys the master’s dispatch and is willing to die for the master!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you guys fight desperately.” Su Wan patted Qi Guang’s shoulder.

Qi Guang thought of his own words, couldn’t help but grin, but also felt relieved.

“Master, Su Jihong’s hand was cut off by me.”

Qi Guang took out a bottle of antidote from his arms and handed it to her.