From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 694

Zhou Yuan spent some time to calm the two down.

He held Cai Ni with his left hand and Ye Qingying with his right hand, and said, "The situation is urgent, let's talk about business first. We can have this kind of quarrel later. We can decide the winner by playing the flute at that time."

Ye Qingying knew the general situation and nodded slowly for the sake of the overall situation.

Cai Ni understood the meaning and smiled, "I will do whatever you say, anyway, I am your person."

The words were still sarcastic.

Xiong Kuohai and Wang Ang looked at each other and couldn't help sweating. They envied Lord Zhou all the way south, but now they didn't dare to envy him at all. Only Lord Zhou could control such a proud character. If it was someone else's house, there would be chaos.

Ye Qingying ignored him and looked at Li Song, saying, "Grandpa, how many village chiefs do you know? How many can you win over?"

Li Song thought for a while and said, "At least seven or eight village chiefs. When I was young, I sang folk songs very well, was very popular, and had a wide range of friends. I have been friends with many of them for many years, and many of them have become village chiefs."

"If we, the village chiefs, unite, we will also be a great force. At least we can persuade the Miao soldiers with our children."

Ye Qingying shook her head and said, "If persuasion is useful, there won't be so many things now."

"Our strategy needs to be clearer, at least we need to set detailed steps."

Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: The contradictions between the chieftain and the village, and between the village and the imperial court, will be resolved if these two points are overcome. "

"The imperial court is easy to resolve. After all, the imperial court has not collected taxes from the village in recent years. All the suffering here is caused by the chieftain."

"As long as the truth is made public and the villagers believe it, the contradiction will naturally disappear."

"You can even mix in some false news, such as the imperial court transported a large amount of relief grain to the villagers in the past two years, but it was intercepted by the chieftain."

"This kind of life-destroying thing can arouse the hatred of the villagers."

"The key is to make them believe it."

Ye Qingying calmed down and thought After thinking for a while, he said, "I have a plan. Let me tell you."

"The Miao people have a very important festival called the Mountain Flower Festival. They play the reed pipe, dance the flower dance, sing mountain songs, and compete in horse racing and archery. It is very lively and almost everyone participates."

"It was supposed to be held last month, but it was delayed by the war. It should be held this month, around the 15th or 20th."

"If we can do something at such a grand event, uncover the ugly veil of the chieftain, and let the truth surface, the effect will be very good."

Zhou Yuan said, "The key is to make them believe it. We have to find a convincing person."

Ye Qingying narrowed her eyes and said : "These village chiefs used to be persuasive, but now there are not many, but... young men are most interested in women."

"The Mountain Flower Festival is popular because men and women in the village also want to meet each other, and if they like each other, they can give each other handkerchiefs."

"More than 20 years ago, there was a woman in Shuixi who stood out. She was beautiful, sang well, had a generous personality, and had all kinds of talents. She fascinated those young people and everyone was willing to do anything for her."

"Now... we can also find such a person!"

Everyone seemed to understand, and they all cast their eyes on Cai Ni.

Cai Ni was slightly stunned, and then hummed: "Singing? Talent? I have been a courtesan for four or five years. Who am I afraid of? Who in the world can compare to me, Cai Ni?"

This was a rare moment of confidence and arrogance for her, but no one disagreed.

Cai Ni is good at everything from playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, singing and dancing to playing the zither. As for her appearance... her face is charming wherever she goes.

As for personality, Cai Ni has been a courtesan for so many years, and she has seen all kinds of monsters. If she wants to please people, she will definitely fascinate people, not to mention this group of simple men.

The most important thing is that some Miao girls are shy, some are hot, and some are bold, but none of them have Cai Ni's temperament. What temperament? Charming temperament!

Charming is the biggest killer for men!

"Okay, okay!"

Zhou Yuan suddenly understood and nodded: "Cai Ni! The young master really needs your help this time! Use all your talents!"

Cai Ni was also in a good mood. Someone said that I couldn't get a word in the last moment, but now I am the protagonist.

This is of course secondary. The key is to be able to help the young master. I, Cai Ni, am not a vase!

She was extremely excited and full of passion. She raised her eyebrows and said: "Whatever the young master wants Cai Ni to do, just tell me! Cai Ni guarantees that she can do it!"

When she is confident, Cai Ni's charm is multiplied, as ifHer face was almost glowing.

Zhou Yuan said: "I want you to be the most perfect girl in Shuixi's history!"

"The best-looking! The best singing! The most likable personality! The most exquisite embroidery! And you can also race horses and shoot arrows. There is nothing you can't do."

"I want you to be the biggest star in Shuixi and the most popular dream lover."

Cai Ni blinked and said: "It's easy! I will never let you down!"

She was so happy. In the past, she didn't like performing because those were all annoying people, but this time, she was performing for you!

I, Cai Ni, will show them that your woman will never be bad.

By then, hum, this little constable won't dare to talk back to me.

She already had her own little calculations in her mind.

Zhou Yuan looked at Ye Qingying and said, "How to solve the identity problem? Cai Ni is a stranger, and her sudden appearance is not convincing."

Ye Qingying said, "Bai Niao! More than 20 years ago, the woman who was famous in Shuixi was called Bai Niao. Cai Ni can be her daughter."

"This Bai Niao was sought after at the time. Countless men fought for her and even caused fights in major villages."

"She didn't want to see this situation, so she took her lover out. No one knows where they went."

"Cai Ni can pretend to be Bai Niao's daughter, saying that her parents have died of illness, and asked her to come back to recognize her ancestors before they die."

"Grandpa Li Song can find the owner of Baihua Village and ask him to come out to prove his identity. We will go there first and make a name for ourselves."

Cai Ni's eyes lit up and she couldn't help saying, "It's called Baihua Village? That's great, it's like my hometown."

Yunzhou's Baihua Pavilion gave Cai Ni many beautiful memories.

Her name is also Baihua Fairy.

Li Song nodded and said, "The leader of Baihua Village is indeed my good friend. I can go and tell him."

Zhou Yuan said, "It is not enough to just cultivate a big star. It also requires factual evidence. Lao Xiong, mobilize your people. Before the Mountain Flower Festival, transport several thousand stones of sweet potatoes. I want the people here to taste the delicious roasted sweet potatoes."

"Hehe! These things were originally delivered a long time ago, but they were intercepted by the chieftain."

Lao Xiong nodded and said, "No problem, but I can't spread the news for the time being. I need the inner court to Secret agent."

Ye Qingying said: "Okay, our secret agent can reach the county in one day and deliver the news accurately. Just give the address."

Zhou Yuan thought for a while, then said: "I still have a lot of ideas, but they are not systematic at present. I need a few days to think about them."

"We can settle down in Baihua Village first, familiarize ourselves with the process of the Mountain Flower Festival, and let Cai Ni learn mountain songs and embroidery here."

Li Song smiled bitterly and said: "Is it too late to learn temporarily?"

Zhou Yuan laughed out loud after hearing this.

He had seen Cai Ni's talent. Cai Ni remembered the song of the earth after singing it once. How could this talent be too late!

To be honest, Zhou Yuan did not expect that the key to accomplishing this matter was to rely on Cai Ni.

He looked at the girl, pinched her face, and said: "Depend on you, Fairy of Flowers."

"Hee hee!"

Cai Ni smiled sweetly. She felt so lucky on this trip to the south.