In the alley, Shen Zifang had been waiting for a long time, and when he saw Qi Yue, he bowed his hands and bowed.

"master."

Qi Yue shook her folding fan and winked at Qingzhu.

"No need to be polite, let's talk somewhere else."

"Yes."

Qingzhu soon arranged a clean inn room nearby, and arranged for people to watch around, while he stayed outside for safety.

In the room, without waiting for Qi Yue to ask, Shen Zikuang told the relevant things he had learned about.

"Master, from a business point of view, there seems to be no problem with the Liu family, but there is a very strange phenomenon."

"What phenomenon?"

"All the businesses that the Liu family is involved in fall into three major categories: grain, cloth, and medicine. It is said that these three categories are huge profit industries, but according to my judgment from the accounts, they can only make very small profits. There seems to be something behind this. What can’t be seen clearly?”

Hearing this, Qi Yue pinched the fan in her hand, "You mean someone took away the profits?!"

"It's hard to say, I just think it's a bit weird. The people behind this are doing something so subtle that I can't see through it."

Shen Zikuang paused for a moment, with a deep apology on his face.

"Master, it's useless for me. I haven't discovered the reason behind the Nanyue Imperial Court's massive wealth accumulation."

Qi Yue waved her hand and didn't take it seriously.

"Don't worry. Inquiring into such secrets is not your area of ​​expertise. It's just that I simplified the problem and overthought it."

After a moment of silence, she added, "You don't have to worry about this matter from now on and concentrate on the cooperation on patent medicines."

"Yes, master."

"Also, since you were here today, do you know everything about the Liu family?!"

"Master, are you referring to the fact that you are the nephew of the Liu family?"

"Yes," Qi Yue nodded and briefly explained the matter.

"Now only Liu Zhinan in the Liu family knows my true identity. This time you and Liu Zhiqing are talking about cooperation. Do you know what to do?"

Shen Zikuang's eyes flashed, and then he responded respectfully.

"I know, I won't let you down, Master."

"it is good."

The two talked about business matters for a while, and then Qi Yue noticed that Shen Zikuang was always standing respectfully aside. His respectful appearance did not look like the housekeeper of Qi's Pharmaceuticals, but more like her subordinates. .

That reserved look was even more serious than when Zhao Chong and Zhao Tai saw her.

Qi Yue couldn't help but want to adjust the atmosphere.

"Boss Shen, why do you think something is wrong with you this time? You are so cautious, I have to wonder if you have done something sorry for me?"

She said this unintentionally, but Shen Zikuang fell to his knees with a thud.

"Master, please stop saying that, how dare I!"

This kneeling surprised Qi Yue.

She still remembers when Shen Zikuang traveled thousands of miles to Longnan County and asked to cooperate with her in making patent medicine.

At that time, Shen Zikuang was the largest medicinal material dealer in Beiyuan and the famous Mr. Shen.

The cooperation between the two is also based on equality and reciprocity.

But a lot happened after that, and Shen Zikuang eventually became a small shareholder of Qi's Pharmaceuticals.

After Dongjiang Qi's Pharmaceutical was established, Shen Zikuang was able to receive millions of taels of silver every year.

Although the share is small, he is still one of the bosses.

The great butler of Qi's Pharmaceutical Industry, who is also famous outside, must be treated with respect by everyone who meets him.

In order to let him do a good job, Qi Yue even gave him the privilege of calling Black Feather Guard to deliver messages in a hot air balloon.

In the past, when the two met, Shen would always be respectful, but after all, he was older, and sometimes he always liked to joke and joke in the tone of an elder brother.

But this time, the changes have been too big.

Just a few days?

Qi Yue looked at Shen Zikuang kneeling in front of her and thought to herself.

It must be something that happened in the days after the two separated in Jimo City last time.

Could it be that after Shen Zikuang came to Nanyue, he had contact with someone else and betrayed her?

Several names flashed through her mind:

Duke Shen, Emperor Nanyue, or even Liu Zhinan?

After all, she still doesn't know why the Liu family recognized her as their nephew in such a high-profile manner!

She pursed her lips silently and made a decision in her heart.

"Just tell me, no matter what you did, I promise not to pursue you, as long as you handle the matter well."

No matter what, Shen Zikuang was the one she supported. Even if she made a mistake, she should have more opportunities than others.

She even decided that if it was about money, she would just pretend that nothing happened.

After all, money is a good thing. Shen Zikuang has been working hard these past few years, so it is normal for him to have additional ideas.

"Master, please don't think nonsense, I really didn't do anything!"

This time Shen Zikuang raised his head and looked at her, as if he was trying to be bold.

Qi Yue couldn't help but feel even more confused when she saw that his expression was sincere and his eyes were clear. He really didn't look like he was doing something bad.

"Then why are you so nervous? It seems like I'm going to eat you." Qi Yue pointed at Shen Zijing with her fan, gesturing for him to get up and talk.

Shen Zikuang stood up slowly, but instead of sitting across from her like before, he still stood aside.

Qi Yue squinted her eyes, poured a cup of tea, and pushed it to the seat opposite her.

"Brother Shen, come sit here and have a taste of this tea."

Hearing this, Shen Zijing waved his hands repeatedly like a frightened rabbit.

"I don't dare, I don't dare. Master, it's better to call me the butler."

Qi Yue snorted coldly and placed the cup in her hand heavily on the table.

"I asked you to come over and sit down to drink tea, and you came over. Why do you have so many things to do?"

"Yes, master."

Shen Zikuang finally came over, held the teacup cautiously, and glanced at her before drinking, as if he was observing her eyes.

The expression was clearly one of fear, respect, and a little fear.

Now Qi Yue was even more confused.

In the past few days after leaving Jimo City, she did nothing!

The only thing that could be taken seriously was that Liu Zhinan actually wanted to be her uncle.

But this matter has been mentioned before, and Shen Zikuang didn't see any reaction.

Apart from this, Qi Yue really couldn't figure out what else could make Shen Zikuang suddenly look at her like a savage beast.

Just as he was thinking about it, he heard Shen Zikuang suddenly speak.

"Master, I have something to discuss with you."

"You said."

"It's like this. Recently, I often think about what happened back then. If the master hadn't saved me and given me a chance, now, I, Shen Zikuang, would have been a pile of dirt. The master is like my reborn parent. This kind of I can never repay my kindness in full..."

Qi Yue felt that these words were very familiar, as if she had heard many people say them before, so she hurriedly stopped him.

"Stop, stop, stop, can you come up with something useful and tell me directly what you want to do..."

Unexpectedly, before she finished speaking, Shen Zikuang lifted up his robe again and knelt down.

"Master, please take back the 20% dividend of Qi's Pharmaceutical held by Shen Zikuang."

"What?" Qi Yue almost laughed.

She thought Shen Zikuang was too young, but she didn't expect that he didn't want any money? !

"What do you mean? Is the chief steward leaving Qi's Pharmaceuticals?"

Shen Zikuang bowed to the ground again.

"My master has shown me great kindness, and Shen Zikuang is willing to die in repayment."

Qi Yue twitched the corners of her lips.

"Get up and talk."

Shen Zikuang moved his body and did not raise his head, as if to say, if you don't agree to take back the dividends, I won't get up.

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