, wonderful and free of pop-ups! There are dozens of such 'disasters' every year.
In addition, the amount of money claimed is conservatively estimated to be several hundred taels.
"Where is the specific location of the quarry?" she continued.
The salesman said: "There is a place called Guaiziling on the border between Wanghai County and Huguang County. Guaiziling is strictly the boundary of Huguang County."
Yang Ruoqing asked some more details about Brother Bao and his party.
I already have a rough idea in my mind.
"I have confessed everything that should be confessed, and I have confessed everything that should not be confessed. Can you two spare my life?"
The salesman asked sadly.
Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang looked at each other.
Luo Fengtang, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up.
"Even if we don't kill you, are you sure you can go back alive?" he asked.
It seems that Brother Bao and the others are not just seeking money and killing people.
It is an organized and disciplined team.
And in order to control the people under his command from leaking secrets, he also asked the team members to hide poison in their mouths.
How sinister!
Hearing Luo Fengtang's question, the salesman was obviously at a loss and fell into a deeper panic.
"I helped the tyrants commit evil, and I deserve to die. It's just a pity that my widowed mother..."
"I caused them trouble..."
At this point, the salesman actually shed tears.
Seeing this, Yang Ruoqing frowned and said, "If I had known today, why would I do it in the first place?"
The salesman shook his head: "I was deceived by Huang Laojiu because I was forced to make a living."
"Huang Laojiu, everyone calls him the Smiling Fox."
"He pretended to treat me well, even found out my home address, and sent money, food and supplies to my widowed mother."
"I tried to get out of the quarry by seeing through the horrible things they were doing."
"Brother Bao built a big yard and said he would take my mother there to enjoy the blessings. I know that he is controlling my mother in disguise so that he can control me."
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..Mom, my son is unfilial!"
Speaking of the sad part, the salesman burst into tears.
Yang Ruoqing frowned: "A man bleeds but doesn't shed tears. If you cry again, I will cut out your tongue!"
The salesman didn't dare to cry, his shoulders were still shaking.
Yang Ruoqing thought for a moment and said to him: "If you want to get rid of the control of that group of people, why don't you take your mother away and fly away?"
The salesman looked up in shock.
"I have dreamed about it, but I have never been able to find a chance!"
Yang Ruoqing curled her lips: "As long as you cooperate with us, we can reunite your mother and son."
…
The peddler was temporarily detained in the woodshed in the backyard of the restaurant.
Luo Fengtang asked Yang Ruoqing: "What to do next?"
Yang Ruoqing said: "I'm thinking..."
Luo Fengtang said again: "Do you believe what this salesman said?"
Yang Ruoqing said: "Half-belief and half-doubt."
Luo Fengtang pondered for a moment: "People who can hide poison in their mouths and bite them to death without hesitation at critical moments should not be underestimated."
Yang Ruoqing nodded, agreeing with what he said.
"Tangyazi, I want to go to Huguang County." She said suddenly.
Luo Fengtang raised his eyebrows: "You can't go to the quarry rashly..."
Yang Ruoqing shook her head: "Don't worry, I won't just believe the salesman's words and run away. That would be senseless."
"Then what are you doing in Huguang County?" Luo Fengtang asked again.
Yang Ruoqing said: "Look for Zuo Junmo."
"First of all, he provided the mules, horses and carriages for the transport team. We agreed to do business together, and I had to give him a share of the money."
"Secondly, since the salesman didn't go back, there will definitely be people coming over to investigate. I don't like to sit back and wait for death."
"I would like to ask Zuo Junmo for help. First check the quarry and then make a decision!"
If you know yourself and your enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Zuo Junmo is a native of Huguang County.
He is a local squire with wide contacts, so it would be a good idea to ask him to help.
Hearing Yang Ruoqing's analysis, Luo Fengtang nodded.
"Okay, I'll go with you!"
…
On the way, the two of them originally planned to go directly to Zuojiazhuang to find Zuo Junmo.
I happened to be having lunch in a restaurant in Huguang County when I met Zuo Junmo, who was also here for dinner.
"Sister Qing'er, brother Fengtang, why are you here?"
When Zuo Junmo saw these two people, a happy smile appeared on his face.
Yang Ruoqing and Luo Fengtang were also very happy.
Yang Ruoqing said: "Brother Zuo, we came here specifically to see you. We originally planned to visit your home, but I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence."
Zuo Junmo smiled heartily: "This is fate."
"Come on, come on, I've booked a private room, let's go upstairs and chat while we eat!"
Zuo Junmo greeted the two of them upstairs and into an elegant room.
After sitting down, he first asked Luo Fengtang about some military affairs, and the two men had a pleasant conversation.
It wasn't until the waiter served the food that we stopped talking.
Soon, the food and wine were served, filling the table.
Yang Ruoqing peeked her head in and saw, wow, it was fragrant and spicy, all the flavors she liked.
Zuo Junmo, what a good man!
She swallowed hard.
But he suppressed his impulse and said to Zuo Junmo: "Brother Zuo, I came to Huguang County this time to tell you something..."
But Zuo Junmo raised his hand to interrupt Yang Ruoqing: "Even if it's a big deal, you have to fill your stomach before talking about it. Come on, use your chopsticks!"
If I heard correctly, this girl's stomach had already growled several times just now.
Zuo Junmo smiled and motioned for Yang Ruoqing to lift her chopsticks.
Here, Luo Fengtang also glanced at the dazzling array of dishes in front of him.
A trace of surprise flashed through my heart.
He remembered a long time ago when he went to Zuo Junmo's house for dinner.
The dishes at the banquet were all light in taste at that time, and some even had sugar added.
Why has the flavor changed so much this time?
Looking at the opposite side, Yang Ruoqing couldn't wait to pick up a chopstick and start eating.
Praise while eating.
But Zuo Junmo sat aside and watched with a smile.
Luo Fengtang suddenly realized.
It turned out that the owner of Zuo Village was worried about Qing'er's taste, so he ordered the spicy dishes on this table.
"Brother Fengtang, you should eat too!"
Zuo Junmo was surprised when he saw that Luo Fengtang didn't move his chopsticks and greeted him hurriedly.
Luo Fengtang came back to his senses, smiled at Zuo Junmo, and put a piece of prawn on the plate in front of him.
His long and clean fingers peeled the shrimp shells neatly.
He dipped the peeled red shrimp meat into a little of the spicy sauce on the side and rolled it in garlic foam again.
Finally, it was put into Yang Ruoqing's bowl.
Yang Ruoqing was enjoying her meal. She looked up at Luo Fengtang and smiled at him.
Luo Fengtang smiled gently, not hiding the fondness in his eyes.
"Eat slowly, don't get stuck." He warned.
"Uh-huh!"
She responded vaguely.
He lowered his head and struggled with the food in the bowl.
Luo Fengtang put another piece of fish on the plate, and used chopsticks to remove the thorns in the meat one by one.
Then put the fish meat on the plate in front of her.
Zuo Junmo saw all this clearly.
I was secretly surprised.
Brother Fengtang is a man of few words, but he is so thoughtful and considerate of Qing'er.
