"I'm going back, please be careful and don't mess around."
Outside the third princess's house, Chu Xiangyun warned.
Lin Bai blinked and said, "As long as no one steals my wife, I will definitely be honest."
Chu Xiangyun's pretty face turned red, and she glared at Lin Bai, then got into the carriage, looking through the window at the retreating figure, and the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously.
have to!
It’s time for me to go back.
The talented man was in a good mood and quickly returned to the inn.
"Master Lin, thank you for saving us."
Two businessmen from the Western Regions, one named Michael and the other named Maile, said they were from the same place as Mark. Because of Lin Bai's generosity, he had heard about Mark and even went out of his way to get to know them.
The news that the envoy from Lichao came to Wuchao had already spread, so they were able to recognize Lin Bai.
Lin Bai suddenly understood, and then said: "I won't repeat the third princess's question. Do you really know nothing?"
Michael said: "Sir, we really don't know. We have never been to Wu Dynasty ten years ago. Moreover, not many people know about Qianhunyin even in our hometown, because it is difficult to prepare..."
According to the two of them, Qianhunyin is a kind of spice.
It is actually not easy to prepare poison, because once the mixture is improperly prepared, the smell will change and it is easy to detect. 33
Lin Bai asked a few questions, but all the information was useless, but he did not let the two of them leave. If he let them leave at this time, they might be captured.
It might be useful to keep it for now.
The two of them are not stupid and know that there is danger outside.
Ji Xiaofeng frowned and said, "It seems that the Western Region merchants have little hope."
It took too long, and based on his past experience, it was unlikely to find evidence.
Lin Bai smiled, "That's not necessarily true. You think, they can know Mark so coincidentally and thus know me. Is it possible that they also know the businessman from the Western Region who sold Qianhun Yin back then?"
Ji Xiaofeng was stunned for a moment, "But they just said they didn't know each other."
Lin Bai asked: "Who knows?"
"If I say they know each other, they must know each other."
"Go! Inform Gu Qiankuang and ask him to send people to spread the news. He said that some of the Western Region merchants captured by the third princess knew the seller who sold Qianhun Yin, and said that the third princess was already contacting him through these Western Region merchants."
It is definitely impossible to check the Wu Dynasty, but it is not necessarily possible to start with merchants from the Western Regions.
Ji Xiaofeng's eyes lit up slightly, "Master, are you trying to scare off the grass?"
"good!"
Lin Bai said, "After the news spread, let Gu Qiankuai send people to keep an eye on the Cui family to see which snake is disturbed. That may be our breakthrough."
"Our own spies are also watching, so be careful."
"yes!"
Ji Xiaofeng quickly retreated.
The news spread quickly. Cui Wenhua received the news immediately, and his face became extremely gloomy.
Beside him, Cui Wenyong said: "Brother, how could it be such a coincidence? Is it a rumor?"
Cui Wenhua shook his head, "It's hard to say. Businessmen from the Western Regions who came to Wu Dynasty would exchange experiences and support each other. Sometimes they would form caravans, and it's normal for them to get to know each other."
Cui Wenyong said: "What should we do?"
Cui Wenhua paused and asked, "Who else knows about this?"
Cui Wenyong said: "No! The palace has been cleaned up a long time ago. Apart from you and me, there is only Uncle Nian. He was in charge of the spice shop back then, and he is the only one who knows how to prepare these."
While the two were talking, an old man walked in, it was Cui Nian, the housekeeper.
"Master, Third Master, there is news outside..."
It spread so quickly?
A flash of surprise flashed in Cui Wenhua's eyes, and he asked: "Uncle Nian, did that businessman from the Western Regions know you back then?"
Cui Nian said: "Don't worry, sir. I deliberately disguised myself back then. Don't tell me that ten years later, even then he might not recognize the old slave."
Cui Wenhua nodded, "There's nothing to worry about. Just continue doing your own thing and pretend nothing happened."
"Yes! Master!"
Cui Nian retreated.
Cui Wenyong's eyes flashed with a hint of sternness, "Brother, just in case, right..."
Cui Wenhua shook his head and said: "No, at this juncture, if something happens, any fool will be suspicious. Uncle Nian has always been cautious in doing things. Since he said it's okay, it must be okay."
"Besides, he is your uncle and he will be fine."
Cui Wenyong was obviously still a little worried, but he didn't dare to say anything when Cui Wenhua spoke.
"Don't think too much. The businessman from the Western Regions has not been to Wu Dynasty for ten years. Even if someone knows him, there is no way to find him. Don't mess up your position."
"Brother is right."
Cui Wenyong said nothing more and then withdrew.
However, he was still worried. After thinking about it, he gave some instructions to the attendants around him.
On the other side, after Cui Nian finished his work, he went back as usual. Although he was the steward of Cui Mansion, he also had his own home, wife and children.
Along the way, he always felt that something was wrong, and he felt like he was being watched.
But he didn't pay much attention.
When they came to a deserted corner, two masked figures suddenly jumped out, holding blades and slashing without saying a word.
Cui Nian's face changed with fright, "You... who are you?"
The two of them ignored Cui Nian's arm, and the bright knife sliced Cui Nian's arm, and blood gushed out instantly.
Cui Nian fled in a hurry.
At this time, two of Cui Wenyong's followers had also arrived. They were ordered to monitor Cui Nian. If something was wrong, they would solve it on the spot. Seeing this situation at this moment, they were a little confused.
But the masked man from before had already spoken, "Idiot! You don't even wear a face mask, and this is what the third master told you? Although he is an old guy, he can do nothing wrong if he is careful."
The two of them were obviously confused and subconsciously put on their face scarves.
They were not sure who the other party was, but the tone sounded like they were one of their own.
Or was it sent by the head of the family?
Cui Nian's face was already pale. He was not stupid and naturally knew why these people wanted to kill him. This was to avoid future troubles.
"Uncle Nian, I'm sorry!"
The two masked men went straight to kill him, and the other two men also pressed forward in a daze.
At this moment, a figure suddenly emerged from the alley, "Get out of here, don't hurt my father."
It was a man with a covered head, a tall figure, and a wooden stick in his hand, and he rushed forward.
"Xiong'er, why are you here?"
"Dad! I heard that the family wanted to kill you, so I came here."
The burly man glared at the four of them, "Go back and tell the owner of the family that there is no way to kill my father. My father keeps his tricks in his hands, and the worst is possible."
What?
Hearing this, the four masked men became more murderous and killed them instantly.
But at this moment, several figures rushed out of the alley again, blocking the four of them, and the burly man took the opportunity to carry his father on his back and fled.
After a while, the alley returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.
In the distance, Yi Xueyun looked over here and murmured: "First, I tried to scare the snake, and then I used another move to sow discord. Lin Qingfeng, the Cui family was really torn apart."
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Some people died, but not completely...
