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Yan Baojin knew right away from Gu Shengting's words that he wanted the Fu Family Eldest Child to back off. He nodded knowingly, "Cousin, don't worry, I'll handle this matter perfectly!"
"If I can't trust you, who can I trust?" Gu Shengting displayed a deep reliance on Yan Baojin, "After we're done with this, let's have a drink together, just the two of us."
After speaking, Gu Shengting instructed his attendant, "Go get a silver note worth a hundred taels for my cousin."
Yan Baojin was secretly pleased, but outwardly refused, "Cousin, we're family, what are you doing this for?"
"This silver note isn't for you. You're helping me; the Yamen needs to be greased. If it's not enough, let me know," Gu Shengting replied.
Of course Gu Shengting knew that if Yan Baojin wanted to, he could get things done without greasing any palms, but he had to give him some incentive.
