Chapter 319
319 Qin Huai Needs Money
Qin Huai realized that he was too weak. At the very least, his people could not do something in Wanning City without leaving any traces.
For example, kidnapping the person who had bullied Ah Yu or infiltrating the Duke An Manor to investigate the relationship between their grain and the grain from Hu Family Village.
Previously, he had extorted 100,000 taels of silver from his mother and handed it all to Chi Jia to nurture new followers. This group of people would also become loyal to Qin Huai in the future.
However, this process may take several years to bear fruit.
He could not rush it now.
The next day, the Madam stepped on the morning light and came to the Duke Yong Manor again. She first went to visit Duke Yong, who still felt awkward.
Because the Duchess was present, Duke Yong did not mention the Tiger Talisman. The fewer people who knew about this, the better.
When she found out that Qin Huai was looking for her, a hint of helplessness flashed across her eyes. In the end, she still went to Qin Huai’s place.
She was getting more and more confused about this child.
But no matter what, at least he was still alive. That was already the greatest comfort.
As long as one was alive, many extreme plans could be changed to a gentler approach.
With this thought in mind, the Madam went to see Qin Huai. When she found out that Qin Huai wanted her to fork out a thousand taels of gold, the Madam’s eyes were filled with disbelief.
“Have you used up everything I gave you previously?” She even suspected that Qin Huai had done some gambling outside.
How could he spend 100,000 taels of silver so quickly?
“I’ve used it up.” Qin Huai’s eyes were calm, and his tone did not fluctuate at all. He did not look like a child at all. “1,000 taels of gold to buy a Tiger Talisman.”
Madam was shocked when she heard the words Tiger Talisman.
“How did you know?” The Madam hid the surprise in her eyes and said, “Now, you dare to say anything to extort money. Aren’t you afraid of losing your head?!”
How could he casually mention the Tiger Talisman?
Qin Huai: “Go ask Grandpa.”
The Madam didn’t give him the money directly. Instead, she went to meet Duke Yong alone.
After knowing that the talisman was indeed given by Qin Huai, the Madam’s doubts became even heavier.
She knew that most of the Crimson Guards had already been subdued by Qin Huai. To be able to have such courage at such a young age, the Madam was actually very gratified.
However, she could not let Qin Huai know. She was afraid that the child would change his mind.
“He has always been in the Duke Yong Manor and has never gone out. His trusted aides have never sent anyone out either. Previously, they sent some grapes to Wangbei County,” Duke Yong said to the Madam. “If I’m not wrong, it should be from there.”
However, Duke Yong had never thought that the talisman would come from that small village.
If a village had an ancestor at the level of a general, they would not be doing so badly.
However, the Madam’s heart skipped a beat.
The talisman might have really come from that village. But how exactly did it come about, how did they get it, and why did they think of handing it to Qin Huai?
It even cost a thousand taels of gold.
Ordinary people had never even seen gold before. Some had only heard of gold in their lives, let alone dare to ask for a thousand taels.
Duke Yong was still talking about other things, including the whereabouts of the Tiger Talisman.
The Madam said, “Father, I already know about this. There’s no need to tell outsiders. As for the other stuff, leave them to Huai’er in the future. He has to have something with him.”
Duke Yong smiled. “I think so too.”
“Prepare the things that the child wants in a few days,” the Madam said and left the Duke Yong Manor.
On the road, the Madam had a million thoughts in her heart.
Thinking about the things that had happened to her child during the past year, she made up her mind to go to the Hu Family Village to take a look after spring.
She also wanted to meet her future daughter-in-law.