Fuyamen, inner courtyard,
Master Zhao looked at the head of the Xu family with a complicated expression and asked:
"Head of the Xu family, are you serious this time?"
The head of the Xu family did not answer this question, but a wry smile appeared on his cheek.
"Master Zhao, the Xu family is finished."
"The reason why I want to see you alone is to say thank you."
As soon as these words came out, Mr. Zhao was immediately confused.
He really couldn't figure out why the head of the Xu family needed to thank him in person.
However, before he could express his doubts, the head of the Xu family continued to himself and said:
"Nowadays, the Xu family can only be sent to the frontier, and maybe they can still leave a little bit of incense. Mr. Zhao's kindness, Xu will bear it in his heart."
"Master Zhao, I also want to give you a piece of advice."
"Go back to Beijing as soon as possible. Things are going to change in Jiangnan!"
…
At this moment, outside the water town,
Several carriages are heading towards the main city of Wuzhou.
Yang Dong was sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed, enjoying Yao Jia's service.
Since Yao Jia started practicing, not only has she made great progress, but the strength in her hands has also increased a lot.
Especially when pinching the shoulders, it is especially comfortable.
Just as Yang Dong was secretly enjoying this rare leisure time, a sudden burst of rapid horse hooves interrupted his enjoyment.
At the same time, a rapid voice sounded outside the carriage.
"Mr. Yang, something happened!"
"The latest news is that the Xu family from Jiangnan has surrendered to the Chief of Wuzhou!"
"What did you say!?"
Yang Dong suddenly opened his eyes, jumped up, and jumped out of the carriage.
He looked at the spy in front of him, frowned and asked:
"The person who surrendered to the Xu family was a side branch? Or..."
"It's not a collateral line!"
The spy took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.
"Mr. Yang, everyone in the Xu family, without exception, has surrendered to the government office in Wuzhou."
"Now none of them are left behind. They are all locked up in Wuzhou's prisons."
"???"
Yang Dong's face was full of shock, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
He had just discussed with Yu Xiaoyu and the young lady yesterday and made a preliminary plan to investigate the Xu family.
But they never expected that before they could investigate, the Xu family would actually surrender themselves?
No, there must be something wrong!
Either the Xu family's past is raising doubts to draw his attention.
Either there is something hidden in this!
Thinking of this, he immediately spoke and gave instructions:
"We will go all out today and make sure to get to Wuzhou City before dark!"
…
Outside Wuzhou City,
An old beggar rubbed his withered belly and looked around for a long time.
It wasn't until he repeatedly confirmed that no one was watching him around that he carefully took out a small piece of cooking cake from his arms and stuffed it into his mouth.
This person is no one else, but Lord Zhao, the dignified chief official of Wuzhou.
Yesterday, after he received the reminder from the head of the Xu family, he immediately made an escape plan.
Finally today, with his shocking acting skills, he successfully escaped from Wuzhou City after experiencing countless life and death situations.
Looking back now, he felt a slight chill on his back.
Beneath the prosperity of this faction in Jiangnan, there is such a murderous intention hidden.
It's a pity that everyone in the Xu family, including everyone...
well……
Mr. Zhao sighed softly and was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly saw a caravan planning to enter the city.
"If you come to Wuzhou City to do business now, you may risk your life!"
"These merchants came at the wrong time!"
He said, turning around to leave. But he never expected that when he turned around, a cynical young man was staring directly at him.
"Old man, please tell me why coming to Wuzhou City to do business at this moment will cost you your life?"
"You heard me wrong about risking your life. I don't know anything!"
Mr. Zhao's expression changed and he immediately decided to run away.
He really didn't want to swim in the muddy waters of Jiangnan anymore. At this moment, he just wants to be an old salted fish with peace of mind.
However, he didn't know whether it was his luck or misfortune, but he happened to run into Yu Xiaoyu who came out to investigate the situation.
Of course, Yu Xiaoyu didn't know Master Zhao's true identity.
He just felt that this old beggar seemed to know something, so he planned to briefly interrogate him.
But he didn't expect that the old beggar would react so violently.
This actually aroused his alertness!
After all, if he didn't know something, this old beggar would definitely not choose to run away directly.
Thinking of this, Yu Xiaoyu made a quick decision, grabbed the old beggar by the collar, and headed towards the caravan.
Seeing the direction Yu Xiaoyu was heading, Mr. Zhao's face turned green.
After going through a lot of hardships, he finally escaped from Wuzhou City.
As a result, this boy with no martial ethics actually wanted to take him back?
"You brat, let me go!"
"Whatever you want to know, I will tell you!"
"I don't want to go to the city, I don't want to go to the city!"
"Damn boy, Worri you immortal!"
…
Listening to the old beggar's curses, Yu Xiaoyu felt more and more that he had found a treasure.
Although this old thing has a dirty mouth, I guess there is something in it. Maybe it will be helpful for Master's subsequent investigation.
When he thought of this, his pace couldn't help but become a little faster.
After a stick of incense,
The most luxurious inn in Wuzhou City,
Yang Dong looked at the old beggar brought by Yu Xiaoyu and frowned slightly.
"Old man, do you know something?"
"As long as you are willing to tell it, we promise not to make things difficult for you and will give you ten taels of silver!"
As he spoke, he took out a ten-tael silver note from his sleeve and waved it in front of Mr. Zhao's eyes.
But now Mr. Zhao only wants to run away, so why does he care about money?
Besides, with only ten taels of silver, do you really think that I am a beggar?
Mr. Zhao smiled bitterly, and then said:
"Little brother, I don't want the money. As long as you can send me out of the city, I will tell you everything you want to ask!"
Seeing him being so cooperative, Yang Dong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, he had begun to doubt the identity of the old beggar in front of him.
After all, he had a full ten taels of silver in his hands!
Not to mention a beggar, even ordinary people cannot turn a blind eye to ten taels of silver.
But the old beggar didn't care at all. There was only one possibility, and that was that this old guy didn't lack money at all.
If you don't lack money, you are certainly not a beggar.
After all, Dazhou is not like the previous life, and many people made a fortune by begging.
In a situation like Zhou's where people were still hungry and well fed, there was not much difference between begging and waiting to die.
So Yang Dong asked:
"Tell me, I want to know your true identity."
