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Even with the nourishing sea cucumber and ox treasure soup, the finest sea cucumbers and the most majestic ox treasure from Changsheng Island, and the chef's assistance with many fine seasonings such as ginseng whiskers, wolfberry, fish bones, etc., Qi Gangcheng made this

The throat is really penetrating.

Qi Mingwei was immediately frightened and trembled.

The key is that the little black maid underneath her was struggling desperately in pain, twisting her waist back and forth, and suddenly deviated by more than ten inches. The breath that Qi Mingwei finally raised was frightened back and wilted...

But at this time, Qi Mingwei had no time to get angry with the little black maid beneath him, and shouted angrily at the door: "They are all seventh-level officials, and they have to take charge of their own affairs! What's the matter! Why are you so panicked?"

Qi Ming's great deeds were ruined, and he was really angry. The veins on his neck were so angry that he was trembling with anger.

His son is good at everything, he does things steadily and neatly, but he has no idea!

If this guy can't explain why today, he will definitely give him a severe whip.

On the surface, the young master of a wealthy family may seem to have an extremely good reputation, but most wealthy families, especially wealthy merchant families, have extremely strict rules within their houses.

As the old saying goes, 'Three years to clear the magistrate's office, one hundred thousand snowflakes and silver.'

There are many differences between what is easy to make money and what is difficult to make money.

In particular, Qi Mingwei had high hopes for his precious son, hoping that he would continue to advance upwards, and even if he could not reach the top position of the Political Affairs Department, at least he would have to sneak into the second child position.

Only in this way can the interests of their Qi family be adequately guaranteed.

In fact, Qi Mingwei really wanted to marry Li Yuanqing, but for some reason, Qi Gangcheng was the only son in his life.

In his early years, although he had two younger sons, one died of smallpox and the other died not long after he was born.

This made Qi Mingwei very embarrassed.

He had no idea about the Imperial Palace, but he could only push Qi Gangcheng, who was not very energetic, to go up.

Fortunately, Qi Gangcheng was quite successful in this regard. Not only did he give birth to a beautiful daughter, his eight-year-old grandson was also extremely clever.

At this time, his precious granddaughter Qi Yaoyao is already twelve years old. She has almost completely inherited all the good genes from her mother, and has eliminated the bad genes from the old Qi family. Although she is still a little young,

But she is already extremely graceful and charming.

To a large extent, Qi Yaoyao is also Qi Mingwei's biggest trump card. He is afraid of melting when he holds it in his mouth, and he is afraid of falling when he holds it in his hand.

Qi Yaoyao's annual food, clothing and various teachers' expenses alone were over six figures, which made Qi Gangcheng jealous for a moment.

As an important member of the Political Affairs Bureau, his annual expenditure is only 20,000 taels.

In addition to the usual welcome and send-offs in the officialdom, the pressure to raise several charming foreign wives is simply overwhelming.

However, Qi Gangcheng also understood the old man's thoughts. He was jealous of his daughter, and he also regarded his precious daughter as a treasure.

How far the Qi family can go and what his precious son can do depends on his precious daughter.

Qi Gangcheng had just rushed back from the Political Affairs Office by carriage.

There are many advantages to a larger house, but it is not without its disadvantages.

No, as soon as Qi Gangcheng entered the house, he hurried over to the old man, panting heavily from exhaustion.

At this time, when he heard Qi Mingwei's question, he rubbed his chest a few times to calm himself down. Then he felt a little relieved and said hurriedly: "Dad, yes, it's the second lady. I heard, I heard that the second lady eats

After lunch, I went to the official room of the Political Affairs Department to check the accounts."

"Check the accounts?"

Qi Mingwei couldn't help but get even angrier, and said fiercely: "Are you worried about checking the accounts? Doesn't the Second Madam often go to the Political Affairs Office to check the accounts?"

Qu Minqiu controlled a large share of the island's wealth at this time, especially in medicinal materials and Liaonan Laojiao. She was the real controller of these huge wealth under Li Yuanqing.

Qi Gangcheng said hurriedly: "Dad, if it was an ordinary audit, how could the child dare to disturb your purity? Fortunately, the child has a good mind. She, she is checking the accounts that went to the north in mid-March!"

"What?"

Qi Mingwei was also frightened and trembled for a moment.

He originally wanted to send Qi Gangcheng away quickly and continue to enjoy his 'delicious food', but unexpectedly, Qi Gangcheng's words directly hit him in the waist.

The biggest transaction between their Qi family and the Hou Jin Army was mainly iron weapons. In mid-March, when Li Yuanqing went on an expedition, he walked into the official account of the Political Affairs Department in the name of cloth.

Even if Qu Minqiu checks the accounts, why should he check the accounts in mid-March?

Qi Mingwei never thought about whether Qu Minqiu would have any big tent heading north in mid-March.

this……

Thinking about it, Qi Mingwei broke into cold sweat.

But he was very cunning, and soon he forced himself to calm down. Before the two black maids could serve him, he grabbed the clothes next to him, quickly put them on, and strode out the door, "Cheng'er, don't panic yet.

! Tell me what happened quickly. Don’t let go of a word."

"Yes, Dad."

Qi Gangcheng hurriedly reported the cause and effect of the incident to Qi Mingwei in detail.

What happened today was a coincidence.

When Qu Minqiu arrived at the Political Affairs Office, Qi Gangcheng was not the one to receive him, but Ren Qizhu, who was receiving him, had something to do at home. One of his beloved concubines was about to give birth, so he hurried back and pushed Qi Gangcheng over.

Qi Gang originally wanted to fawn over Qu Minqiu, hoping to give him a few words in the future, but he never thought that Qu Minqiu would want to check the official accounts of the people who went to the north in mid-March!

The key is that Qu Minqiu did not check the account at the Political Affairs Office, but asked someone to borrow the official account in mid-March.

The Political Affairs Department has always maintained multiple backups in its official accounts, so that when business disputes arise or difficult matters arise, the official accounts can be investigated.

You only need to pay a small borrowing fee to borrow an account.

At first Qi Gangcheng thought it was nothing, but after Qu Minqiu left, the more he thought about it, the more something was wrong. He found an excuse and hurried back.

Qi Mingwei couldn't help frowning when he heard this. He didn't even care that his lower body was still wet and bloody.

For a moment, Qi Mingwei's eyelids twitched hard and said in a cold voice: "Cheng'er, don't panic about this matter. You discovered it early and the matter is not too difficult. Now, go back to the Political Affairs Office immediately and never show up.

It's a matter of slacking off at work and being caught in the act. I'll leave this matter to my father to handle."

"Eh? Yes."

The old man expressed his position, and Qi Gangcheng felt confident and left in a hurry.

Watching Qi Gangcheng walk away, Qi Mingwei felt indescribably tired and patted his old cheek to make himself more awake.

There's no point in that.

How could Qu Minqiu go check this broken account for no reason? This, he must have received instructions from Li Yuanqing.

The key is... Li Yuanqing doesn't show up at this time. This is to...

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In the small courtyard of Crab Alley, Li Yuanqing was eating a hot pot of mutton and seafood hot pot with Qu Minqiu.

At the end of September, if you want to eat seafood in the Mainland, even if you have ice cubes to help, it is difficult to taste the original taste.

But on Changsheng Island, with the right time, location and people, there is no need to worry about the freshness of the seafood.

Especially at this time of year, seafood is at its most plentiful.

Even if Emperor Chongzhen wanted to eat some fresh shrimps, scorpions and the like, he could only eat them around Tianjin, but he couldn't enjoy the wild and delicious taste of Liao land.

And in winter, when transportation can be smooth, the meat of these seafood will inevitably shrink.

The table of sumptuous seafood hotpot that Li Yuanqing laid out at this time was certainly a reward for Qu Minqiu's hard work today.

"Haha. Minqiu, this lamb meat is very good with some crab sauce, tomato sauce and garlic sauce. Come on, have a taste."

Li Yuanqing smiled and took a piece of delicious mutton roll, carefully dipped it in several bowls of sauce, blew on it himself, and handed it to Qu Minqiu's delicate red lips gently and considerately.

Although there was a smile in Qu Minqiu's big eyes, he didn't intend to buy into Li Yuanqing's fault. He said coquettishly: "Who just said that crab roe sauce is cold and people can't eat it well."

"Haha. Min Qiu, as the saying goes, this is the time and the other is the time. If you eat crab meat sauce when you first come up, you will definitely not feel too comfortable in your stomach. But at this time, if you take it step by step, it has already accumulated in your stomach, so there is nothing serious.

Already."

Li Yuanqing and Qu Minqiu were sitting side by side instead of facing each other. As they talked, Li Yuanqing smiled and held Qu Minqiu in his arms, and carefully handed the tempting mutton roll to her pretty red lips.

After being married for ten years, Li Yuanqing was already very familiar with Qu Minqiu's temperament.

Although this little girl is smart, capable, and aloof in front of outsiders, she seems unapproachable. But in front of him, Li Yuanqing, she is still like a little girl. Li Yuanqing must pamper her, pamper her, and coax her with sweet words.

become.

To a certain extent, this is actually a manifestation of Qu Minqiu's extreme lack of security.

In particular, Li Yuanqing has been away fighting all year round. Although the two are husband and wife, they spend less time together and more separation. In addition, Li Yuanqing has too many lovely wives and concubines, so the time given to Qu Minqiu is naturally very little.

Seeing that Li Yuanqing's eyes were sincere, cautious and full of doting, and the mutton roll was too tempting, Qu Minqiu secretly smiled and carefully took the mutton roll into his mouth.

Li Yuanqing smiled hurriedly, kissed her on the red lips, and said with a smile: "How is it? The flavor prepared by me is not bad, right?"

But Qu Minqiu smiled sweetly and said: "The mutton and sauce are both very good. But being dipped in your saliva makes me sick to death."

Li Yuanqing laughed heartily: "But I think my Minqiu's saliva is the most delicious delicacy in the world."

"go...."
To be continued...