After making sure that no one was around, Xu Ling gently opened the grass and tapped the wooden board in the grass.
After waiting for a while, there was no response from inside.
Xu Ling hesitated on the spot, neither advancing nor retreating.
He didn't dare to make up his mind on this matter.
He had always been helping this adult do things before, and he was always cautious, fearing that he would not be happy with this adult at all, but his head was not on his neck.
Finally, Xu Ling gritted his teeth, mustered up his courage, lifted up the board and walked down.
If you want to punish me, then let me punish you.
Instead of losing your head if you do something wrong, it's better to go down and get a punishment, at least your life will be saved.
Walking into the dark secret room, Xu Ling was still thinking about how to speak and what kind of flattery he wanted to flatter, so that this gentleman would show his favor.
While Xu Ling was thinking about this, a weak voice came out, asking in a questioning tone: "At this point, aren't you afraid of exposing yourself?"
Xu Ling came back to his senses immediately, nodded and bowed: "Sorry to bother you, sir, but those three people refuse to leave now, what should I do?"
There was a violent cough.
Xu Ling was breaking out in cold sweat at this time.
This adult is inscrutable, but his body is getting worse and worse.
Sometimes Xu Ling wonders why she has to be so loyal to this adult, why not just torture him to death?
Just as Xu Ling was thinking this, the voice came again.
"Want to torture me to death? I'm afraid that Governor Xu will also lose his head when the time comes."
Xu Ling was startled and quickly shook his head.
The gentleman didn't care much about anything, and waved his hand gently and said: "Ambassador Xu Zhen should know that if I want to change someone else to handle this matter, it will be easy."
Xu Ling nodded repeatedly, not daring to say a word.
"The rest will be left to me. You just need to keep an eye on these three people every day and don't let them find out anything."
Xu Ling responded, patted his chest and expressed his stance, promising to complete the task.
The adult waved his hand and asked Xu Ling to go back first.
After Xu Ling left, he slowly stood up, twisted his neck, and murmured to himself: "I've been sitting for a long time, it's time to get up and move around."
...
Xu Ling breathed a sigh of relief after leaving the secret room.
Fortunately, the adult did not punish him, but judging from his tone, he was probably ready to take action himself.
This made Xu Ling feel a little comfortable. He didn't need to do anything anyway. After the matter was completed, he could enjoy the glory and wealth, and that was enough.
Now he only has one thing to do, and that is to obey this master's will and keep an eye on Gu Xiaotian and the others.
After returning to his mansion, the banquet had just dispersed.
Xu Ling immediately ordered his servants: "We must keep a close eye on those three people in the past few days and try not to let them go out."
The servant asked: "What if they force themselves to go out? We can't stop them."
In front of the servants, Xu Ling no longer concealed herself and scolded: "Then just follow closely. What they did, what they did, and what they asked, they will report to me every day."
Gu Xiaotian, who returned to his room to rest, was not idle at this time.
After all, Liao Li was a small fish sent out on the bright side, but Xu Ling was the real one behind the scenes.
However, after being here for so many days, except for Chen Fan's death, the town was peaceful.
This is inconsistent with what Chen Fan said.
Gu Xiaotian concluded: "This Xu Ling has been quite quiet these days, for fear that we might find something."
Leng Qingqiu and Hao Hao both nodded in agreement.
While several people were still discussing their next plan, Xu Ling came to the door again.
At this time, Xu Lingzheng had a flattering look on his face and held many good things in his hands. At the same time, he also ordered the servants behind to come in quickly and present all these good things.
Gu Xiaotian frowned slightly
, looking at the pile of worldly things in front of him, asked with a smile: "What does Commander Xu mean by this?"
Xu Ling put the things on the table and said with a smile: "Sir, you guys have solved a major case. Isn't this also a token of our appreciation?"
At the same time, Xu Ling took the opportunity to attract three people and introduced: "These three people are all aspiring young people from Wolong Town. They want to study with adults for a while. Do you think?"
Gu Xiaotian was happy.
This Xu Ling can talk.
If he directly said that he was the arranged guard, I am afraid that he would have 10,000 reasons to refuse.
After all, Gu Xiaotian also knows what abilities these guards have.
Besides, the three of them take turns on duty on weekdays and don't need guards.
Now, in the name of studying, these people have been brought here, but it is hard to refuse.
Gu Xiaotian looked at the three of them. They all lowered their heads and looked young.
Naturally, he already had a judgment in his mind.
These three people were probably carefully selected by Xu Lingjing. If they were really the burly men they were that day, their intentions would have been too obvious.
Gu Xiaotian asked: "Guardian Xu Zhen, where did you choose these three people?"
Xu Ling explained: "Sir, these three people are all residents of Wolong Town. When they heard that you three were coming, they all clamored to come to you and learn some skills."
Gu Xiaotian raised his eyebrows and said, "I can't tell that Governor Xu is still thinking about the people in the town."
Xu Ling quickly nodded and bowed, saying that this was what he should do.
In the end, Gu Xiaotian accepted these three people.
If he doesn't accept it, I'm afraid Xu Ling will find other excuses to arrange manpower.
If they really had a falling out by then, some things would be difficult to investigate.
After Xu Ling left with satisfaction, Gu Xiaotian ordered the three people to stand at the door.
The three of them seemed a little timid, but in the end the tallest one said: "Sir, Commander Xu has asked us to stay close to you..."
After finishing speaking, he quickly lowered his head.
Gu Xiaotian smiled and said, "You are following me now, so naturally you have to listen to me."
The three of them looked at each other.
After looking at each other, they actually had some thoughts in mind.
Both parties couldn't afford to offend, but after all, Xu Ling was not here now, so they could only obey Gu Xiaotian's order and walked outside the door obediently.
Inside the house, Leng Qingqiu said with some dissatisfaction: "Are you planning to spy on us?"
Hao Hao, who was sitting aside, cursed and said that he was like a prisoner now and asked the two to turn a blind eye. He would go out and beat the three of them now, and by the way, he would pull Xu Ling over and question him directly. .
Gu Xiaotian was not in a hurry. He pressed his hand and said, "Since others want to spy on us, why don't we follow their wishes?"
Leng Qingqiu looked at Gu Xiaotian doubtfully.
"Liao Li made him think he was leading us by the nose, so why not obey his wishes?"
Then, the three of them started whispering.
Finally, after the three people finished their discussion, they all showed bright smiles.
.....
In the next few days, Gu Xiaotian would go out every day.
The three of them were a little scared at first, fearing that Gu Xiaotian wouldn't let them follow.
But the fact is completely opposite. Gu Xiaotian would even call them out when he went out.
Gradually, the three of them also let down some of their guard.
The three of them were born in Wolong Town. They are very familiar with this town. In the past few days, Gu Xiaotian has also pieced together a complete map of Wolong Town.
This map is extremely detailed, so detailed that you can clearly see the number of people in each household and their ages.
Of course, Gu Xiaotian did not miss out on the candied dates.
These three people followed Gu Xiaotian every day, making arrangements for food and drink, and even took a lot of silver.
Of course, sometimes Gu Xiaotian will deliberately sell some flaws. After all, only by doing this can he prevent Xu Ling from becoming suspicious so quickly.
Xu Ling listened to the reports of the three people in the mansion with a smile on her face.
Things developed just as he expected. As for the things Gu Xiaotian checked, they were neither painful nor itchy to him and could not touch the core at all.
While the three of them went to report to Xu Ling, Gu Xiaotian analyzed: "Xu Ling will definitely sell things next. After all, I have worked hard under his nose for so long, so what can I do without any gains?"
Leng Qingqiu asked: "In fact, if we really check those things, there is nothing, so why do you go out of your way to check them?"
Gu Xiaotian said calmly: "Lead the snake out of the hole."
Sure enough, things were just as Gu Xiaotian thought. Not long after he investigated the matter, he immediately caught a small fish.
Xu Ling showed no knowledge of this, and he was completely cleared of suspicion in minutes.
After sending the little fish away, Gu Xiaotian found Xu Ling.
Xu Ling had a flattering look on her face and immediately brought tea and water.
Gu Xiaotian sat down on Xu Ling's seat and asked with a smile: "Does the warden of Xu Town still dare to say that Wolong Town is peaceful?"
Xu Ling could only apologize and said with a smile: "My lord, this is because I am not doing my job well. If you hadn't come here, I wouldn't have known there were so many things hidden in Wolong Town."
Gu Xiaotian said leisurely: "Mr. Xu Zhen, I will give you a chance. If you tell the truth now, I can also apply for a good name for you to be able to make meritorious deeds."
Xu Ling immediately let out an ouch, quickly closed the doors and windows, and whispered, "Sir, don't you dare say such nonsense. I am an innocent official, so how can I be guilty of saying that?"
Faced with Xu Ling's sophistry, Gu Xiaotian didn't break up too quickly. He just said lightly: "If there is any, then change it, if not, then crown it."
Xu Ling looked like he was being taught and praised Gu Xiaotian repeatedly.
After Gu Xiaotian said goodbye, Xu Ling took a breath.
He was starting to feel a little anxious.
The adult above said that he would take over the matter, but it has been so long, why is there still no movement at all?
If this continues, Gu Xiaotian will destroy his mansion and even the pot, and by then he will gradually turn into a polished commander.
By then, it may be difficult for Xu Ling to get rid of suspicion.
Xu Ling walked to her bed and took out the bottle again.
He began to plan all possible things in his mind.
He hasn't used the poison that the gentleman gave him yet. It was originally intended to deal with emergencies, but now, he probably can't keep this bottle of poison.
Xu Ling gritted her teeth and said, "The rabbit bites when it's anxious. If you really want to force me, don't blame me for not being merciful."
...
Because of the tragic deaths of people in Wu Town, the residents of Wolong Town gradually became less defensive and began to return home late again.
But such good days only lasted for three days, and immediately some townspeople rushed to Xu Ling's mansion.
The citizen looked frightened and said tremblingly: "Sir, the envoy, another person has died!"
After hearing this, Xu Ling finally felt relieved.
Sure enough, that adult took action.
