Su Xiaolu left the inn and looked for it according to the address given by the old man.
As they walked more and more remote, Su Xiaolu began to wonder if she had found the wrong address. Finally, she stood outside a coffin shop and looked again and again. The address was correct, but why was it a coffin shop?
What it says above is clearly custom-made clothing.
Su Xiaolu thought for a while, then raised her hand and knocked on the door. Maybe they had moved. They might be able to find out the location by asking the current owner.
Su Xiaolu heard the heavy footsteps, and soon the door was opened suddenly, and Su Xiaolu took a step back.
This is a stout man with a fierce look on his face and a rough voice: "Boy, what's the matter with you?"
Su Xiaolu showed a smile and said seriously: "Uncle, I'm looking for Chen Xi's tailor-made clothing. I wonder if he has moved?"
Don't reach out to hit the smiling person. No matter how fierce the uncle is, he won't be violent to a little kid like her.
The man looked up and down Su Xiaolu and said solemnly: "I am Chen Xi, who do you belong to?"
He reported his identity directly and asked directly who Su Xiaolu was.
Su Xiaolu still smiled and took out Minggu's identity card.
Chen Xi took it over, looked at it again and again, turned to look at Su Xiaolu a few more times, and finally realized: "The old man has taken a girl, and you are pretending to be a man."
Su Xiaolu nodded.
Chen Xi stepped aside: "Come in and talk."
When Su Xiaolu came in, Chen Xi closed the door. He called into the room: "Yanniang, Old Man Minggu's little apprentice is here as a guest. Please bring her some desserts."
"good."
There was a response from inside.
Chen Xi was a coffin maker. There were several coffins parked in the yard, some painted and some not, and there were also some large pieces of wood piled up.
On both sides of the corner of the small courtyard, vegetables and melons are grown, which are commonly eaten by farmers.
Chen Xi took Su Xiaolu into the house. The furnishings in the room were simple, but very clean. There was a light woody smell. Su Xiaolu looked at it and found an incense burner.
"How is your old man's health?"
Chen Xi asked Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu smiled slightly and said, "Master is in good health."
"You came here to ask about the fog in the mountains, right?"
Chen Xi took the initiative to talk about the fog.
Su Xiaolu nodded, she came here just for this matter.
Someone came into the room, and Chen Xi introduced Su Xiaolu: "This is my wife, Mrs. Tian. You can call her aunt."
Su Xiaolu looked at Mrs. Tian, who also smiled at her. She was a very peaceful woman, her skin looked very white, and her appearance was not outstanding.
Mrs. Tian smiled gently and said, "Hello, Xiaolu, my aunt made this herself. Try it and see if it suits your taste."
Su Xiaolu smiled slightly: "Thank you, Aunt Tian."
She took a piece of pastry and took a bite. It was fragrant, sweet and delicious.
Chen Xi also took two pieces to eat, and then said: "The fog in the mountains has been there for two months. People can't get out after entering. Sometimes you can hear the roar of beasts inside. The government sent heavy troops to seal it off."
Yes, but the mountains, water and soil there are good, and there have been a lot of fungi recently."
"Recently, many people practicing martial arts have flocked to this town. Some people have gone in, but they have not come out. I don't know if they have encountered an accident. If you want to find out, you have to contact the government.
Just report it, all the entrances that can be entered have been sealed, and the ones that are not sealed are the kind of cliffs that cannot be climbed by humans."
"In recent times, some small animals will come out of the fog. They are similar to rabbits and gophers. Their meat is very delicious. They are the favorites of dignitaries. If you are lucky enough to catch a few, they can be sold for a high price. Girl, if you want to go
Check it out, I suggest you join the government. A few days ago, a prince came from the capital. There are many experts around him. He is calling people with high martial arts skills. With your martial arts skills, there is no problem in joining them.
It's safer for you to go in with them, the meeting place is at the South Street Yamen."
While Chen Xi was eating cakes, he told Su Xiaolu all the information he knew.
Su Xiaolu listened attentively. She hadn't finished one piece yet, but Chen Xi had already finished the others.
Su Xiaolu looked at the empty plate, and Chen Xi smiled: "Sorry, I've finished eating."
Tian was helpless and pinched Chen Xi hard from under the table.
Su Xiaolu smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, this piece is enough for me."
It was delicious, but it was too sweet. She couldn't eat so much, but it seemed that Chen Xi liked his wife's cooking.
He doesn't look like a generous person. Normally, others can't see these things, let alone taste them. She can eat them solely because of her status.
"Well, that's all the information I know. Say hello to your master for me."
Chen Xi said calmly.
Su Xiaolu nodded and stood up: "Okay, thank you, Uncle Chen."
Chen Xi stood up to see him off, but Tian stood up and pinched him hard on the waist.
Chen Xi's face didn't change color and he sent Su Xiaolu out.
The corner of Su Xiaolu's mouth couldn't help but twitch. Her vision and hearing were too good. When Chen Xi was pinched, the sound of inhaling would be heavier.
Chen Xi didn't seem to have any children. Su Xiaolu didn't hear the sound of children or see any children. If she wanted to know this, the old man could tell her later.
After leaving Chen Xi's house, Su Xiaolu thought about what Chen Xi said, a prince came from the capital.
Zhou Zhi has returned to Beijing, so it shouldn't be him.
But apart from him, the only one of suitable age is Zhou Heng. After all, the other princes are not very old, and it is unlikely that they would be allowed to come to such a dangerous place.
Seeing that it was still early, Su Xiaolu turned around and went to the South Street Yamen.
Yamen is the stronghold of the government. No matter how big a town is, there is always a place like this.
When Su Xiaolu arrived, there was still a long queue. She didn't expect so many people.
She looked like there was a notice, and when she walked over to take a look, she understood why there were so many people, because the notice said that if the chosen ones go in together, if there is an accident, they will compensate their family members one hundred taels, and if they go in together, they will be paid one tael a day.
, whatever you encounter inside, you can take it according to your ability, and whoever gets it belongs to whom.
Because of this attractive money, there are many people queuing up. Some people think that maybe they can't do anything, maybe they are just a foil. They only get one or two a day after entering. There are so many masters.
It can be equal to what your family can earn in a year or even a few years, and if there is an accident, you will be compensated one hundred taels.
If there are many sons in the family, they will give birth to a young man to try. It is very dangerous, but it is also cost-effective, right?
After going in, even if you bring back a rabbit, it would only cost you ten taels if you turn around and sell it. What’s more, it’s dangerous and invisible. Under such conditions, it’s hard not to be tempted, so there is a long queue at the door.
