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After a brief pause, Song Chu's face broke into a gentle smile as he said, "I don't intend to use my power to pressure you. Since you've already told half the truth, why not tell the other half as well? That way, I won't have to waste time finding you later to get revenge. What do you think?"
Yu Qiao looked at the warm smile on Song Chuyi's face, but her heart was chilled. She thought again and felt that Song Chuyi was deceiving her, so she said "What I said is all true."
"You've already guessed which Zhao I am, haven't you? Otherwise, you probably wouldn't have bothered to answer my question." Song Chuoyi clasped his hands behind his back and stared at You Qiao, seeing the change in her expression, he knew he had guessed correctly.
People like Yu Qiao, although they are courtesans, have considerable power among various countries due to their long-term provision of beautiful women to the powerful. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to casually take in handsome men, and even a scholar-official like Zhang Yi dares to bind them. Such people would not have responded if they hadn't suspected that Song Chu was possibly from the Zhao family.
The Zhao family was named after their fief, and during the Spring and Autumn period, they moved to Jin. The Zhao family has been a pillar of the Jin state for generations. Later, when the three families divided Jin, the Zhao family occupied the land and established a country, which is now known as Zhao.
Is there another Zhao clan member more noble than the royal family of Zhao?
"Since you've already guessed my identity, with your kind of interpersonal skills, how could you say something so ominous to me?" Song Chu asked patiently.
You Qiao, a person who often interacts with the powerful and noble, must be good at handling herself in society. Yet this woman actually speculated that Song Chuyi was a descendant of the Zhao family and said to her "most are cruel, few are kind", obviously wanting to hide something.
She was thinking of pleasing Song Chuyi on the one hand and trying her best to conceal it on the other, two conflicting emotions that made her say something so unbecoming.
"You're not busy, why don't you come into my carriage and have a chat?" Song Chu didn't want to corner her in public.
Yu Qiao pursed her lips and nodded slightly.
Song Chu Yi slightly inclined his body and said "please".
She got on the horse carriage with Yu Qiao, and Song Chu gave an order to the guards, no one was allowed to approach within a hundred feet.
The rooms in the post station are not many, but the yard is quite large. The merchant groups will not be particularly crowded, and with Song Chuyi's "identity exposure", everyone heard her say so, without waiting for the guards to drive people away, they spontaneously retreated, leaving only one person behind.
Yu Qiao got on the carriage and first saw a snow-white little wolf gnawing at meat, startling her. She hastily retreated half a step back, then caught sight of another dark and thin slave.
It's been more than a month since Song Chu Er was nervous and tense in front of Yu Qiao, but now the positions have changed.
At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a general turned over two upside-down bowls on the table. Jian hurriedly came forward, wrapped a coarse cloth around the clay pot on the brazier, took it down, poured water into the bowl, and then put the pot back on the brazier. He held the tea tray with both hands and presented it to You Qiao.
At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, one end lifted a teacup and gently blew away the hot air, feeling very satisfied. Although Jian's words were not many, they had great insight.
Yu Qiao took the tea cup and looked at Song Chuyi, who was carefree and scattered. She didn't dare to underestimate him again and said, "To be honest with you, sir, your brother did not meet with any misfortune, but rather left without saying goodbye to me. I lost money on that business trip, so I returned to Wei Guo to see if I could buy a few more beauties. Along the way, I happened to learn that your brother went in the direction of Wei Guo's Daliang."
Song Chu sneered in his heart, unintentionally knowing? Afraid it's been tracking all the way! No wonder you don't dare to tell the truth!
At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a smiling face said, "If you happen to know again, be sure to tell me so that my younger brother in the future will not have any trouble. I will think about it."
"This is natural." Yu Qiao listened to Song Chu Yi's words, although they had a threatening tone, but did not make her feel embarrassed, so she responded with a smile on her face. However, in her heart, she was very regretful. Just now, she was unhappy and saw that Song Chu Yi was young, so she didn't put up her guard to respond. Unexpectedly, this young man was so formidable, one wrong sentence, and he made her, who was usually smooth and agile, completely unable to defend herself.
Song Chu nodded slightly and stopped continuing this topic, turning to chat with You Qiao instead.
You Qiao also had the intention to probe Song Chu Yi, whether he was really a Zhao or not, and chatted with great enthusiasm. However, Song Chu Yi showed an understanding of the Zhao State, even speaking with a hint of Handan accent in his Zhao language, which made You Qiao have no choice but to believe that this young nobleman in front of him was indeed a member of the Zhao nobility.
After chatting for less than half an hour, You Qiao finally stood up and bid farewell.
At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, one idea was not yet exhausted. "Yu Qiao indeed has a broad vision, and if you go to Zhao Guo in the future, there is anything that needs help, you can come to me."
Song Chu-yi told her about a certain street in Song Country, a certain inn, and a certain manager.
It so happened that Yu Qiao had been to Zhao Guo before and knew that there was indeed such a brothel, and he became even more convinced of Song Chu's identity in his heart. When he took his leave, his attitude was a hundred times more humble than when he came.
Li Yu looked at You Qiao's changes before and after with a surprised expression, feeling astonished in his heart.
After waiting for about half a time, Ji Yucai returned with rice and grains, but was shocked to find that everyone in the courtyard did not dare to approach their merchant group. When he walked over, they all retreated to one side with courtesy.
Ji Yu Da Bu walked alongside Song's car and asked in a low voice through the window, "Sir, what happened?"
"You're back, let's set off for Daliang now." Song Chuyi didn't lower her voice.
They came this time under the banner of Chu merchants, but now they have changed to Zhao's men searching for a certain prince, and pretended to be Chu merchants. This identity is undoubtedly more credible than being just Chu merchants.
It just so happens that the relationship between Zhao and Wei is still not bad, and it won't be too difficult for the people of Zhao. However, King Wei must be eager to take advantage of the internal chaos in Zhao to get a big bite of fat meat. Song Chuyi doesn't plan to send herself over, she just plans to put down her luggage and walk around, trying her luck.
Yu Qiao stayed here, indicating that Zhao Yi Lou is probably nearby.
This move can make his identity more authentic, and also openly find Zhao Yilou. Otherwise, as a member of the Weiguo mission, why would he take risks for this reason?
This was one of the reasons why Song initially did not avoid mentioning Zhao's name in front of everyone.
"Big Liang! Sir!" Ji Yu thought Song Shu Yi was crazy, going to Big Liang wasn't like a sheep entering the tiger's mouth?!
Song Chu lazily said, "Let's go, I've found a clue."
Ji Yu didn't understand what Song Chu Yi was saying, but seeing the strange behavior of the crowd around him, he decided to leave first and ask carefully after leaving the city. He responded with a sound, only allowing the merchant team to leave the city.
As soon as they left, the post station was filled with discussions.
As for Zhao's entry into Wei State to find someone, they naturally wouldn't loudly proclaim it everywhere, but privately couldn't help discussing and exchanging views with other merchants. The spread of this news would likely still be within a small scope in half a month, whether or not it could reach the ears of the King of Wei was still unknown.