Shan Xiongxin and others were talking, but their footsteps did not stop.
Riding the horse forward along the official road.
Several people have already seen the outline of Licheng County.
"We're finally here. I don't know what Jianwei and Shubao are doing now!"
Shan Xiongxin's eyes lit up, he really regarded Fan Hu and Qin Qiong as close friends.
Last time at the foot of Lintong Mountain, if Fan Hu hadn't reminded him, something might have happened to his elder brother. Although Li Yuan may not hit the target, how can you bet on such a thing?
You Junda straightened his posture and said:
"Since Fan Jianwei is so valued by his second brother, I must give him a good look this time."
Seeing that You Junda was still a little unconvinced, Shan Xiongxin didn't say much, he would know when the time comes.
"Brother Shan, there is an inn over there. Let's find a place to stay first, and then go into the city to find Jianwei and Shubao!"
Wang Bodang pointed to a place ahead and said to Shan Xiongxin.
Shan Xiongxin nodded in agreement:
"Okay, let's go to the inn first."
As the group approached, there was a plaque for Jia Liu's store hanging above the inn.
One of the waiters, seeing a guest coming, hurriedly came over to receive them and behaved very politely.
After a while, everything was settled.
Shan Xiongxin and others took their belongings with them and put all other loose luggage in the guest room.
At this point, Shan Xiongxin said while walking:
"This Licheng County is a place with outstanding individuals. In one city, there are two heroes, Jianwei and Shubao."
At this moment, Jia Runfu, one of the two shopkeepers of Jia Liu shop, happened to be passing by. Hearing Shan Xiongxin's words, he couldn't help but look stunned.
He is good friends with Fan Hu and Qin Qiong, so he naturally knows their names.
Regarding his friends, Jia Runfu did not leave. His eyes swept over Shan Xiongxin and others. There was no malice in them, and they seemed to be visiting friends.
After thinking about it, Jia Runfu stepped forward, cupped his hands and said:
"Jia Runfu, the shopkeeper of Jia Liu shop, I heard from you just now. Could it be that you are here to see someone?"
Shan Xiongxin and the others were about to leave the inn when they suddenly heard Jia Runfu's words and said in surprise:
"Shan is here to visit a friend, how does the shopkeeper know?"
After getting the answer from Shan Xiongxin, Jia Runfu suddenly understood and said with a smile:
"The Shubao and Jianwei that the guest officials just mentioned are my friends. The guest officials who came here probably don't know where they live. Why don't you rest here for a while and let me know."
Since he is Qin Qiong and Fan Hu's friend, to Jia Runfu, he is also one of his own.
Looking at the enthusiastic Jia Runfu, Shan Xiongxin and others suddenly realized. This is Licheng County, and Qin Qiong is famous, so it is reasonable for someone to know about it.
And the shopkeeper was right. They didn't know where Qin Qiong and Fan Hu lived. They planned to inquire after entering the city, but unexpectedly they met an acquaintance outside the city.
Shan Xiongxin looked at everyone, nodded and said:
"Then it's all up to shopkeeper Lao. Just tell Jianwei and Shubao that Shantong is here."
Single-pass?
Jia Runfu wrote down the name, but he was not from the green forest and was not familiar with Shan Xiongxin.
"Don't worry, sir, I'll send someone right now."
Shan Xiongxin did not assume a condescending attitude. He was born in a green forest and had an even more heroic character.
He glanced at Jia Runfu, and based on the size of Jia Liu's store, he had a rough judgment in his mind. This shopkeeper should have some status in Licheng County.
If he were an ordinary landlord and wealthy businessman, Shan Xiongxin would not necessarily take him seriously. But when Jia Runfu met Qin Qiong and Fan Hu, he also said cheerfully:
"Brother Jia, there is no need to be so polite. Since you are familiar with Shubao and Jianwei, they are our brothers."
"Haha, what Brother Shan said is absolutely true..."
Immediately afterwards, Shan Xiongxin introduced Wang Bodang and others to Jia Runfu and greeted them again.
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From Beiping Prefecture to Jinan Prefecture.
It was indeed a long journey, but since Luo Cheng and others traveled lightly, it didn't take too long.
Luo Cheng rides a lightning white dragon pony, and with his slender and handsome appearance, he is a perfect Prince Charming. It makes sense to be called cold-faced and cold-handed.
"Uncle Ping, how far are we from Licheng County?"
Luo Cheng reined in the reins and asked the person next to him.
This person is Luo Ping, the family general sent by Luo Yi to accompany Luo Cheng to find his relatives. Luo Ping has followed Luo Yi for a long time and is an absolute confidant of Luo Yi through life and death.
Therefore, Luo Cheng also has to be called Uncle Ping.
Luo Ping was wearing simple civilian clothes, which was completely different from the brocade robe that Luo Cheng was wearing. It can also be seen from this that the identities of the two are different.
When Luo Ping heard what Luo Cheng said, he made an estimate in his mind and said:
"Your Majesty, we are not far from Licheng County. We will be there in half an hour. However, the prince asked us to find Tang Jiedushi. Is it too urgent to go to Licheng now?"
But Luo Cheng didn't take it seriously and said with a smile:
"Uncle Ping, there's no need to worry. It doesn't hurt to visit the Tang Jiedushi later. I just want to see what the place where my mother lived back then was like.
And my mother also said that if my aunt and cousin are still alive, they are probably near Licheng County. Maybe we can find it without bothering the Tang Jiedushi? "
Luo Cheng's words were reasonable and well-founded. Luo Ping hesitated for a moment and did not refute again. No matter what, Luo Cheng is the master and he is the servant, Luo Cheng's opinion must come first.
Unless Luo Cheng's idea is too outrageous, Luo Ping will stop him, but now there is no need.
"Okay, then as the prince orders, we will go to Licheng County first."
Everyone continued to move forward.
Not long after, Luo Cheng and his party also arrived outside Licheng.
"Your Majesty, there is an inn ahead. Let's go and settle there first, and then we can inquire about the person."
Luo Cheng had no objection to these matters and left them all to Luo Ping to handle.
After all, Luo Cheng is just a newbie and has no experience in many things. Luo Yi also understood this, so he arranged for Luo Ping, an old Jianghu, to follow him.
Luo Cheng is still very curious about the outside world.
After all, he has been living within Beiping Mansion since he was born and has almost never left.
This is his first time traveling far away.
However, despite Luo Cheng's young age, his strength is not simple. Having learned Luo Yi and taught the Luo family's marksmanship, his martial arts skills should not be underestimated.
Luo Ping was busy here, while Luo Cheng was looking for a place to sit in the hall, looking outside.
Jinan Prefecture is not a wealthy place.
But the scenery is also very different from that of Beiping Mansion.
In any case, Beiping Prefecture is on the border of the Sui Dynasty, and the north wind is cold, unlike the climate in Shandong.
I saw people talking at the table next to me.
I also listened boredly.
Sitting on the table here is Shan Xiongxin and others. Jia Runfu had already sent someone to notify Qin Qiong and Fan Hu, but he had to go and get busy beforehand.
Only then did Shan Xiongxin and the four of them sit here and drink tea.
Just when You Junda asked about what happened at Shaohua Mountain that day, Wang Bodang recalled:
"That day at the foot of Shaohua Mountain, Ying Deng took the lead in taking action. His spear faced Shu Bao's two maces, but he was at a disadvantage. I saw that the situation was not good, so I wanted to step forward to help..."
