"Boss Si, why is this secret passage opened in a place like this? Isn't it very inconvenient?"

According to Shen An's idea, shouldn't things like secret passages be located behind calligraphy and paintings, under the carpet?

It is easy to operate and easy to get in and out. The secret passage is under such a heavy bed, so it is too inconvenient to use.

"You don't understand this."

Now that they have been brought in, Boss Si's mood has calmed down a lot. Anyway, this broken window is designated to leak air.

They walked along the slightly narrow wooden ladder to the underground. According to Boss Si, this setting was of course done deliberately.

For things like secret passages, the inconvenience of use is second to them. The most important thing is the secret. Especially his secret passage, which is not used for escape at all. If it is located in a convenient place, it will be dangerous.

Even though they were in Fangyuan this time, they were protected, but they also had to deal with some sudden inspections.

Everyone knows that Jifangyuan is a place where there are a lot of dirty things, a lot of bad things, and even more unexplainable things. Therefore, whenever there is an inspection, those people are never vague.

Every aspect has to be checked. Like Shen An said, behind the screen, behind the calligraphy and painting, we guarantee that they will be found immediately and cannot be hidden at all.

"So, they can only rest assured if they put it in a place like this where they can't see any problems from the outside. This bed is so heavy that the guards won't bother to move it."

Shen An nodded fiercely, look, after all, practice will lead to true knowledge! Only when you come to this place and see the real scene will you know that things are like this.

Unexpectedly, this staircase was quite long. It was dark downstairs. They held the wind lantern and walked carefully. It took about a minute before they landed on the ground.

But for some reason, there were voices of voices deep underground, but there was no light. It was only when Boss Si placed the lantern that they could clearly see the structure of the so-called basement.

Oh, it turns out there is a whole other world!

Underground castle, this is the kind of place I’m talking about!

In front of a square open space, there is a slightly long and narrow path. The distance is not very long, but there is no special arrangement on both sides.

Very strange!

Since this is a basement where things are hidden, there should be some furnishings here. Jewelry, calligraphy and paintings should all be arranged. But everything is empty.

ah……

Ahhh...

forgive me!

Never again!

A strange sound came from the front of the long corridor. The more Shen An listened, the more panicked he became.

Obviously, those were the voices of young women, moaning in pain, and screaming in despair. The corridor had ended, and what appeared in front of them were dark and narrow rooms, some of which had their doors closed, not even a breath of wind. It can't even get through.

Some people could get a glimpse of what was going on inside. One or two men, looking like thugs, were standing there with fierce expressions, holding whips in their hands. A little lady, with wounds all over her face, was lying on the ground, begging.

Boss Si didn't need to explain, Shen An also understood that these were the places where disobedient young ladies were lynched.

Alas, I should have thought of it a long time ago. The more gorgeous a place is on the outside, the more filthy it is on the inside. He was very nostalgic for this place just now, but he must have been blinded by the glitz and beauty on the surface.

When the rotten inside was peeled off, Shen An realized that this was the naked truth.

"Boss Si, hurry up and leave!" came the voice of the second housekeeper. Shen An looked back at him with a livid face.

There is no way, they are all gentle people, who can remain indifferent after seeing such a tragic scene. Presumably, Fang Er did not expect that Boss Si would hide the cash box in such a place.

"Don't worry, we're almost there."

Boss Si had his hands behind his back, his steps were steady, and his voice was not nervous at all. Not to mention, he was used to seeing big scenes, so these things were just a piece of cake.

"Boss Si, why is this necessary? It's so bloody." Different from the sounds of being beaten and begging for mercy, there were also wispy moans coming from several closed rooms.

Shen An carefully identified it and thought it was from a woman. From the closed door, it was impossible to see the situation inside the door. However, according to his judgment, the physical condition of these women was not very good.

Could it be those women suffering from the disease?

Those who are not dead yet and cannot be cured are thrown into such a dark place and left to fend for themselves.

No wonder they nailed the door tightly, just not wanting outsiders to know their situation. Once they kicked their legs and died, they could find a place to deal with it.

"Erlang, there are rules in every profession. In Pingkangfang, if we don't strictly implement these rules, I won't be able to stand."

"Actually, if you weren't in such a hurry and had informed me in advance, I would have taken out the cash box and handed it over to you. I don't want you to see this with your own eyes. Everyone wants to save face, including me."

"Their fate is very miserable. It's not that I don't understand it, but if I don't keep this cruel hand, they will step on my head. How can I continue my business."

Between his earnest words, both Shen An and Shen An fell silent. What else could they say?

pity?

Angry?

To save Hongyan, Pingkangfang was burned down?

It's all impossible, so I'd better shut up and stop yelling.

After walking for a while, the few people finally got rid of those miserable female voices, and their ears were quiet.

Boss Si changed a candlestick and led them around a corner. Right in front of them, a curved iron door appeared.

Looking at the majestic appearance, you can tell that what is hidden inside is different from the shabby small wooden doors in front.

Boss Si walked in front, turned the handle, and the iron door creaked a few times before opening. When Shen An turned his head and looked at it, he was stunned.

"In short, that's it. It's very difficult for you to get rid of it." Boss Si stood aside with his hands folded, his expression was extremely painful.

Fang Er didn't take it seriously at first, but when he entered the door and rubbed his eyes, he saw the situation clearly. At that time, he shouted: "Boss Si, what's going on!"

After walking a few steps, he knelt down and picked up a few coins, his face full of disbelief.

Right in front of them, in a slightly dark room, was a large warehouse in which various items were stored. There were gold, silver, and jewelry, all of which were valuable.

It was shiny and very attractive, but Shen An was not interested. No matter how good the thing was, it was not his own.

Although he, Shen An, is obsessed with money and greedy for money, he also has a bottom line and a conscience. A gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way. It is not his own money, and he will not worry about it even if it is extra.

On the other side of the warehouse, where Fang Er squatted, countless copper coins were scattered on the ground, almost piled up into a hill.
Chapter completed!