The carriage had not gone far when Xu Chunjun said: "I remembered, I want to go see the third aunt first and send a message to the second sister-in-law."
The driver then turned the horse's head and headed towards the residence of Xu Lang and Chen Qin.
Chen Qin has not lived in the Hou Mansion for so many years, but he has built a small and quiet courtyard for himself. He lives in seclusion for many days away from the school and makes teaching his profession.
He and Xu Lang reunited and cherished them even more.
He didn't want Xu Lang to go back and be restrained, so he stayed here.
It was cold today, so the school only held classes for half a day, and all the students were sent home.
At this time, Xu Lang and his wife were enjoying the snow through the window, drinking, talking and laughing.
When I heard that Xu Chunjun was coming, I quickly called for him to come in.
"I disturbed my aunt and uncle's enjoyment." Xu Chunjun apologized with a smile.
"What's so elegant and indecent? I'm only happy when you come." Xu Lang took Xu Chunjun's hand and asked her to sit by the stove.
She is radiant now and looks like she is ten years younger.
"There is nothing going on at home now. Why don't you stay here with your aunt for a few days? She will talk about you several times every day." Chen Qin also admired Xu Chunjun very much because she had the shadow of Xu Lang back then.
"Aunt, uncle, I came here to discuss something with you." Xu Chunjun said, "I came out carrying someone on my back. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay today."
"Just tell me if you have anything." Seeing Xu Chunjun say this, Xu Lang knew that if it wasn't an important matter, she would never come here in such a hurry.
Xu Chunjun then told her about the Wei family asking her to redeem Xu Daoqing.
Xu Lang frowned when he heard this and said: "Dao Qing is getting more and more out of character. The third sister-in-law is still just trying to protect her. It is really inappropriate for a girl like you to show her face. How can there be any good people in that kind of place?"
"Actually, this is not the first time I have gone to a gambling house to redeem someone," Xu Chunjun said, "but this time I felt something was a little strange, so I came to discuss it with my aunt and uncle."
"Tell me what's going on?" Chen Qin asked, "Is there something hidden here?"
"The reason why I was asked to redeem someone last time was because my third brother was caught cheating in a gambling house and had to chop off his hands. This time, his youngest son said he only owed two hundred taels of silver. Although I
Even though I don’t go to the gambling house, I know that this place can keep accounts. Besides, although our family is not a high-ranking official, we can still run away. A monk can’t run away from a temple. Why do you have to ask me to redeem people with only a mere two hundred taels of silver?
?It’s okay for Xiao Yao’er to take the banknote. Or Mother Lu, whom the third wife trusts the most, can also handle this matter." Xu Chunjun analyzed.
"What you said makes sense, but why must I trick you?" Xu Lang asked.
"I don't know very well, but the third brother is very proud recently because he has made friends with powerful people." Not only did he hear Lu Chun talk about it, Xu Daoqing would also reveal it on weekdays, and Xu Chunjun couldn't help but
Suspicious, "I don't know why those people want to befriend him? What are they trying to do?"
Xu Lang and Chen Qin are not stupid people. Many things do not need to be said clearly in front of them. When it comes to this, it is already very clear.
They all know that Xu Daoqing is simply a prodigal, and besides, the Xu family now only works as a petty official in the capital.
What are the goals of those powerful people in associating with him? Of course, they must have some agenda, otherwise why bother paying attention to him.
"Of course, I'm probably overly concerned." Xu Chunjun lowered his head slightly and smiled, "That's why I wanted to ask my aunt and uncle to help me check the details."
"I also think there's something wrong with this matter. Why don't we bring that little boy in and ask." Chen Qin said.
"Wait a minute," Xu Lang stopped him. "This little boy must know something. If we interrogate him first, I'm afraid it will scare the people away."
"But if we send people there, we will still be able to alert the enemy." Chen Qin said.
He can send out a few capable people here, but if there is really a conspiracy over there, he will naturally not use them when he sees these people.
"Unless someone is pretending to be Chunjun," Xu Lang said, "lure the snake out of its hole and see what kind of medicine they are selling in the gourd."
"It's not difficult to pretend to be me, because I will definitely cover my head and face tightly when I go there. As long as I am about the same height and weight as me," Xu Chunjun said.
"I think A-Ban is like that." Chen Qin said, "He was in a theater troupe when he was young. Although he is taller than Chunjun, it's not obvious."
The Ah Ban that Chen Qin was talking about was one of his bookboys. When there was a drought in Xiangyang, he almost starved to death. He was rescued by Chen Qin on the way to escape the famine. Because he was smart and loyal, he has been by Chen Qin's side for so many years.
He is now in his early twenties, but his figure is considered thin among men.
What's more important is that his swordsmanship is very good. If Chen Qin goes on a long trip, he will take him with him as a bodyguard.
A thick layer of snow had fallen outside, and the coachman and Xu Daoqing's little boy were waiting impatiently outside.
We agreed to go in and say a word and then come out. Why hasn't anyone been seen after so long?
The sun's shadow had already shifted to the west, and because the sky was cloudy, only a pale red ball could be seen, not much bigger than the full moon.
The coachman was doing better, and usually wore thick clothes, but the little boy was so cold that his shoulders were hunched over and he kept rubbing his hands. Later, he simply jumped out of the car and ran around the car.
Finally, I heard the sound of the door opening. Xu Chunjun was wearing a curtain hat, and Ziling helped her out.
"Won't Miss Green Shield get in the carriage?" asked the coachman.
"Grandma Sangu left her here because she has something to do. I'll pick her up when she comes back." Zi Ling said, helping Xu Chunjun get into the car.
Watching their car gradually go away, a few more people followed.
The carriage arrived at the back door of Heshun Gambling House, and someone was already waiting there.
"Which one of you has the final say? Come in with me." Waiting outside the door was actually a tall and round woman.
"Our young lady is here, she has the final say on everything." Xu Daoqing's youngest son said to the woman.
"Then come in and talk! Pay the money with one hand and release the person with the other." The woman said, opening the door and walking in.
Xu Chunjun and Zi Ling got out of the car and walked in, and then the door was closed.
The fat woman walked in front, twisting and turning, and led Xu Chunjun and Zi Ling into a room.
"You go in first and wait while I call the boss." The woman roughly pushed the two of them into the room. Then she closed the door and locked it from the outside.
"Why did you lock the door?!" Zi Ling banged the door desperately and asked.
But no one answered at all.
This room didn't even have a window, it was dark and cramped, with only one oil lamp flickering.
Zi Ling couldn't help but hugged her shoulders tightly and shuddered suddenly.
A chill ran from the soles of her feet to her forehead, and she felt like a prey caught in a trap.
