Ran Fang was somewhat satisfied with this answer. He didn't think Zhang Liang was lying. After all, after Wang Ben gave the Xiang clan a head-on blow in Kuaiji County, they wouldn't make any big moves for the time being.
But this does not mean that they are afraid of these things and must be looking for opportunities to avenge their families, but they will not take action yet.
However, Zhang Liang spoke sincerely, without any sign of lying, and his sincere eyes made people believe him.
"I see."
"Let's put this matter aside for now. You can follow Cao Yangyun these days and get familiar with all the affairs in the house before making any plans."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Liu Bang, who was sitting beside him.
"How's the situation at Chengdong Residence?"
Liu Bang listened to their conversation, and the more he listened, the more frightened he became. He knew everything about this clan, but what Ran Fang and Zhang Liang said now made him a little confused.
But when he heard the last part, he seemed to suddenly realize something, and his whole body broke into a cold sweat.
Hearing Ran Fang talking to him, he even had to react before he understood. Then he pretended not to know anything, stood up in a panic, and took out a stack of paper from his sleeve.
This was the first thing he was sent by Ran Fang. He did it very considerately, for fear that he would not notice anything and be disliked by Ran Fang.
Even if he was nervous, he would immediately prepare everything and put it on the table for Ran Fang to review.
"My lord, please take a look."
"In the past few days, my subordinates have carefully investigated the house that Cao San mentioned, and found no clues."
"However, my subordinates also inquired with the neighbors and found out that no one has ever lived in this house. As for whether Cao San has been in or out, no one has seen it."
"Some people have seen that there was light on in this house for several nights. People basically can't afford candles. They usually go to bed after dark, so they will remember it very clearly when there is light at night. It shouldn't be lie."
"My subordinates are still investigating things in the east of the city these days. There is no result yet, so I haven't come to inform you."
Ran Fang was not surprised by this result. After all, they deliberately exposed this place, so everything that needed to be done had been done and nothing would be discovered.
But Ran Fang believed that Yan Guo left traces. Since they had stayed there, there would definitely be clues!
"You can investigate this matter with peace of mind and don't let go of any clues."
"Every residence in the east of the city must be searched carefully. If anyone can provide the person's appearance, even a small amount of money will be fine."
He thought that Ran Fang would scold him for not finding anything, but Liu Bang didn't expect that Ran Fang would not scold him.
"Here."
"Subordinates take orders."
…
West of the city.
In a courtyard, you can see through the faint moonlight that there are two people talking in the courtyard at the moment.
From the silhouette, he could vaguely tell that the person standing was Miao Yutang, one of the former salt merchants.
The look on his face was very joyful at this moment, as if some happy event had happened in the world, and there was a sense of relaxation all over his body.
"Everything has been done. Our people have been placed in salt fields and salt ponds everywhere. No matter how capable Ran Fang is, he can't reach that far."
"Now let's just wait. When the news comes back, let's see how Ran Fang will deal with it?!"
The man sitting opposite him had a smile on his face when he heard the news, and seemed satisfied with what he said.
"good."
"If it happens in the future, then I will have all the property of your Miao family returned to you."
"And the Rong family's property, if you want it, you can take it."
When he mentioned the Rong family, he felt like he was gritting his teeth.
Miao Yutang naturally heard it, and he couldn't help but start to look forward to his future life.
After the smile faded, he hesitated.
"Then... how are you preparing for Zi Junliang's matter?"
"He has done so much for you, are you going to give him up just like that?"
"Ran Fang's minions have already groped to the east of the city. If they find out, do you think Zi Junliang won't confess you?"
When Zi Junliang was mentioned, the man's face instantly darkened.
He slapped his hand hard on the table beside him, and with a "pop" sound, the gap on the table became wider.
"snort!"
"It's just a piece of trash, and it can mess up such a simple thing!"
"Then Cao San has been taken away by Meng Yi, so there is still room for recovery."
"You have been keeping a close eye on Ran Fang these past few days. Clean everything here as soon as possible so that he cannot find any clues."
"As for Cao San...if it's really useless, just get rid of him."
Miao Yutang nodded, not feeling any problem with this man's words at all.
Moreover, he seems to be able to accept that useless people are abandoned.
"Okay, I'll take care of it."
"I can't get involved in the casino. Ran Fang is also looking for clues there. There is no news for the time being. Do you want to secretly send a letter there?"
"Let them dog eat dog?"
"No," the man immediately waved his hand and rejected Miao Yutang's proposal.
Perhaps because he found that his reaction was too strong, he gently put his hand down and said, "Ahem, I have my own plan for this matter."
"Just do your own thing well, and I'll let others do the rest."
Miao Yutang didn't say anything, and nodded lightly, as if he didn't see his movements.
However, no one knows what he is thinking in his mind at the moment.
"Here."
"One more thing. I heard that the Xiang clan seems to have entered Guandong. Should I tell Ran Fang about this and let him investigate these things first? Then I won't have time to hold on to Cao San."
Hearing this, the man looked at him in surprise, as if he didn't know about it.
However, it only took a moment for his expression to return to normal.
"How do you know this?"
Miao Yutang smiled contemptuously, seemingly dissatisfied with his question.
He moved slightly, sat on a stone bench nearby, and then said slowly: "The Miao family has naturally had some channels for so many years."
"Besides, how many people are paying attention to the Xiang family's affairs now. I think the news will reach His Majesty's ears in a few days. Then we will have to see what Your Majesty wants."
"If you tell the matter now, you can take advantage of it. I have already told you the matter. How to deal with it is your problem."
It was obvious that the man's expression was hesitant.
However, he did not tell Miao Yutang what he was thinking at the moment. He just said lightly: "Yes, I understand."
"I have my own plan for this matter. It's enough for you to do your own thing well."
Seeing this, Miao Yutang couldn't say anything else.
After all, his right to speak in front of this person is limited.
"Here."
"I see."
