There are two identical pine mountain bamboo incense burners placed in the hall. The aroma of tea blends with the fragrance in the incense burners. The elegance is refreshing, and the tranquility is far-reaching.
But this tranquility belongs only to Wang Fengnian.
In front of him, kneeling were several major owners of Yanchun Tower, as well as the madam and other principals on the outside of Yanchun Tower.
Everyone was bruised and swollen, and their clothes were in a mess, especially the two chiefs responsible for managing the thugs and the backyard servants, who were beaten almost beyond recognition.
"Think more carefully," Wang Fengnian said, "This is the last chance. If you can't tell where Jiangmei can go, then you will have to die on her behalf."
His tone was light and lazy, and his manner of speaking and the movement of putting down the tea cup showed a sense of nonchalance.
Before this, the owners and managers of Yan Chun Tower had never heard of this person.
The madam, who thought she was well-established among the powerful people in Hengxiang, saw this young man for the first time.
But starting from being served overnight, they were surprised to find that this man had a very terrible foundation and business in Hengxiang.
At the moment, they have thought about everything they can think of. Even before Madam Qu loved her, she was still a mature courtesan. They also recalled all the patrons who had close contact with her at that time.
As soon as they remembered who it was, the big men standing in the room immediately went to investigate.
One after another left, one after another returned without success.
"I really can't think of it," a boss cried on the ground, "I can't think of it."
"If there is anyone in Hengxiang who has the most strength to save Jiangmei at this time, it is only Mrs. Qu." the madam cried.
"Mrs. Qu?" Wang Fengnian sneered, "Mrs. Qu is probably the one who hates crimson eyebrows the most among all people at the moment."
At this time, there was movement outside the already open door, accompanied by Daheng's shout: "Be honest!"
The owner and principals of Yanchun Tower turned around and saw Liu Junjun, who was still majestic yesterday, and a group of wealthy businessmen from the Tianxing Chamber of Commerce being escorted in one after another.
Liu Junjun struggled all the way. When he looked up and saw people kneeling on the ground in the room, he was instantly dumbfounded.
"Mr. Liu!" the madam shouted with a trembling voice.
Liu Junjun looked at Wang Fengnian, as if he looked familiar: "You, who are you?"
Wang Fengnian leaned back in his chair, rubbed the jade ring on his thumb, and said with a smile: "Master Liu Shang, just ask me to be in charge."
"Ah! Why did you arrest me?!"
Wang Fengnian lowered his eyes and smiled, waving his hands and saying, "Take him down and give him a good beating."
"General Manager, is this Liu or everyone?"
"all."
"yes!"
"You dare to hit me," Liu Junjun scolded angrily, "I will make you walk around without food! Let me go!"
Amidst the yelling and cursing, Liu Junjun was dragged down.
Everyone who was kneeling on the ground in the room knew how brutal the beating would be. When they were brought in, they were even more arrogant, and they were beaten hard in this way.
Wang Fengnian was enjoying himself and playing with the jade ring on his thumb calmly, but in fact, he was more anxious than anyone else.
Those two girls named Lin Shuanglan and Feng Anan are still in Jiangmei's hands.
Wang Fengnian didn't want to push too hard, but he was afraid that the crimson eyebrows and jade stones would all be destroyed, and the fish would die and the net would be broken.
But if we don't find them as soon as possible, the longer it takes, the greater the harm will be.
Shen Lie, led by Wei Dongyou, stopped at the back door of Qimotang.
Qimotang, which was a little cramped back then, has now been merged with the left and right houses and opened up, making the space suddenly brighter and brighter.
Shen Lie led people into the courtyard and heard several bursts of crying.
When Wang Fengnian heard that Shen Lie was coming in person, he immediately stood up and went out to greet him.
The courtyard was fragrant and the sun was just right. Wang Fengnian came down from the eaves and looked up at Shen Lie. He paused, came over and clasped his fists and said, "I've seen General Shen."
"I've met Mr. Wang." Shen Lie said in a low voice.
Wang Fengnian smiled, went to the hall to invite him, and said, "General Shen, go into the room first, and I'll talk as I walk."
After saying that, he couldn't help but raise his head and look at Shen Lie quietly.
Shen Lie's skin is as fair as jade, his facial features are as handsome and stunning as the rumors say, and his eyebrows and eyebrows are at least sixty percent similar to those of his brother Shen Shu.
For such a handsome and handsome man who was silent and cold, with a chill in the bright spring light, it was really hard for Wang Fengnian to associate him with the word "cannibal".
When he first arrived at Qimotang last year, it was in the small kitchen in the backyard that had not yet been demolished that he heard Miss Ali, Dai Yu and Zhi Changle mention Shen Lie.
At that time, Wang Fengnian wanted to ask whether Shen Lie's "cannibalism" was true or false...
Forget it, it doesn’t matter whether it’s true or not, the “own people” on the same boat don’t care whether it’s true or false.
While walking to the hall, Wang Fengnian tried his best to describe the "harvest" of the morning in simple words.
Several people stepped onto the terrace outside the verandah, and suddenly they saw Da Heng quickly walking out of the "little dark room" where he had just beaten someone, holding a few letters in his hand.
As soon as he saw Wang Fengnian, Daheng came over hurriedly: "Chief steward, find these from one person!"
The letter paper was taken out of the envelope. Wang Fengnian took it, glanced at the beginning and end of the letter, and raised his eyebrows: "This is..."
"General Shen," he looked at Shen Lie, "look quickly."
There are four letters in total, all addressed to the same person at the beginning, named Yiqian.
The signatures came from three people, and two of the letters were signed with large seals, which read "Inherit God's destiny, prosper and benevolent".
Judging from the contents of the letters, these two letters were most likely written by Jiao Jinhu.
Jiao Jinhu was originally from a wealthy family, and his nickname was "Enyi".
So far, he has not made himself a king or emperor, but he has made himself a duke. The people of Kuozhou, Fuzhou and Zhenzhou all call him "Yi Gong".
The letter said that Kuozhou was about to send troops to Hengxiang, with a total of 45,000 troops and horses. Hengxiang was bound to be captured in one fell swoop. Yiqian must make preparations for the response in Hengxiang and observe whether Hengxiang can be retained. Whether people, including Zhao Huien, are really loyal.
Date of payment, eight days ago.
The dates of the other two letters are more recent, one of which is from the day before yesterday and is signed with the word "Zhang".
This letter is very strange, line by line, neat and tidy, but the letter is not just words, there are many incomprehensible symbols and images between the words.
"It should be codes and secret words," Wang Fengnian said, "but in comparison, Enyi Gong's letter, which should be regarded as a military message, uses straightforward words. This one...could it be more secretive?"
"When we found letters from this person, he was extremely nervous and almost risked his life," Daheng said.
"General Shen, what do you think?" Wang Fengnian looked at Shen Lie.
Shen Lie glanced at him solemnly and said in a deep voice: "If this letter had been sent eight days ago, Kuozhou troops and horses should have arrived at Hengxiang by now."
"Our boss is still on the way!" Wang Fengnian was surprised, "General Shen, will they encounter us?"
"Ali has scouts," Shen Lie said, "Xia's army's scouts are invincible in the world."
"That's good, that's good. Now, I will immediately send someone to inform Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qu. If we pack up now and leave Hengxiang before night, it should be too late."
Forty-five thousand soldiers and horses, that's no joke.
Shen Lie said nothing and looked back at the letter.
But he was not looking at the two letters written by Jiao Jinhu, but this one signed "Zhang" and another letter signed "Zi De".
"Zi De" should be the Chinese character.
Coincidentally, Liang Jun's nickname is also called "Zi De".
But this is not Liang Jun's handwriting.
This letter talks about a student named Yuan Yi from Dongping Academy who fell to his death from Bade Pavilion.
Zide, however, did not believe that he fell to death while drunk, and felt that there might be a conspiracy. Therefore, he wanted to ask "Uncle Zhang", who was Yi Qian, to assist in the investigation.
"General Shen," Wang Fengnian urged in a low voice, "if Jiao Jinhu's army comes to Hengxiang, then..."
"Ah Li will arrive before them," Shen Lie looked at the letter in his hand and said calmly, "It's up to her to decide."
Wang Fengnian was surprised: "The general means that our boss might want to stay?"
Shen Lie frowned slightly and looked at Wang Fengnian: "Manager Wang, how could the Dongping Academy, which she tried her best to protect in the imperial capital, fall into the hands of Jiao Jinhu so easily?"
Wang Fengnian understood and nodded seriously: "It's because Wang is stupid and he feels guilty."
"This person," Shen Lie handed over the last letter, "Mr. Wang, could you please send someone to Dongping Academy to find this student named Zide."
Wang Fengnian came over and said, "Yes, I'll go right away."
