Zhao Luoyang took advantage of this moment to talk to the shopkeeper: "I see there are still many people who haven't stayed outside. There are many inns in the city, right?"
The shopkeeper said: "The inns in the city do not accept relocated people. This is a rule set by the government office. The backyards of our two inns were also cleared because of the eviction order."
Zhao Luoyang said: "I see there are two big inns ahead, where they are..."
"Even if they are willing to accept the relocated people, don't even think about it," the shopkeeper said, "We have already received three to four hundred cash for one room."
Zhao Luoyang was a little curious: "Why don't those wealthy families live in the city?"
The shopkeeper said: "For the convenience of traveling, this is the intersection. Go north to Dingxi, and go southwest to Minzhou. It is also troublesome to go into the city. Many merchants stop here."
When he heard about the merchants, Zhao Luoyang's eyes lit up: "Uncle, do you know what those merchants do? We picked some medicinal materials along the way and want to sell them. If we can find a buyer here,
There’s no need to go to the city.”
"Medicinal materials?" the shopkeeper said, "Do you still have these?"
Zhao Luoyang said: "Not many. I also have some shoe soles made by myself. They are made of beaten animal skins. They are very strong. I just want to exchange some money and buy some food so that I can walk to Taozhou in one go."
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The shopkeeper understood that this little girl wanted to sell something to those people.
"The security has been tight lately," the shopkeeper said, "it's okay if there are many of you staying in the hotel. If you are alone, you have to report it to the police outside. I heard that it is because of banditry recently. These people pretend to be relocated people and go around doing evil.
The yamen officers outside were all transferred from the Taozhou yamen office and were led by a land security officer. They patrolled outside every day and would arrest anyone suspicious when they saw them.
So even if you move in, it’s not easy to move around.”
The smile immediately disappeared from the little girl's face, and for some reason the shopkeeper suddenly felt compassion. After all, it's not easy for these people.
The shopkeeper thought for a while and said: "No one here can afford these things, but I am familiar with the shopkeeper of the Lanshan Inn in front of me. I can ask the clerk to take you there and ask."
Zhao Luoyang's face was full of joy. Lanshan Inn was the one Ding Rong mentioned. Zhao Jingyan might be waiting there disguised as a merchant. There was a portrait of Zhao Jingyun on the character card. Zhao Jingyan and Zhao Jingyun were brothers, and they had some similarities.
Zhao Luoyang felt that he should be able to find Zhao Jingyan.
Zhao Luoyang thanked the shopkeeper: "Then I will try it early tomorrow morning."
Mrs. Yang and others entered the inn one after another.
Although they had secured eight rooms and two side buildings, they couldn't handle the large number of people.
Old Mrs. Yang said: "You can't live in separate houses by households, you have to live in them by head. As many people as can be squeezed into a house. The older ones and the younger ones live on the kang, and the younger ones live on the floor."
When the old lady Yang said this, the Niu family's daughter-in-law, the old lady of the Cao family and others all responded.
The female family members are now under the control of Mrs. Yang. They will listen to whatever Mrs. Yang says. Just like what Mrs. Yang said, speak out if you don't want to. If you don't want to say it in person, don't gossip behind your back.
It's a bad thing to gossip, just like that time when everyone was running for their lives to hide from bandits. If someone hadn't said those words, it would have confused everyone's mind?
If you don't worry, there won't be so many people leaving, let alone those people dying.
Mrs. Yang often pointed to the people like Blacksmith Wu who were following them and said, unlike those people, they have to focus on one thing.
Otherwise, if we break up, no one will have a hard time.
Once everything has been discussed and decided, everyone will do their own thing.
People were unloading trucks, boiling water, preparing bedding, and even children were lending their hands to help. The entire backyard of the inn became lively.
Just like what Zhao Luoyang told the shopkeeper in advance, they did a lot of things easily.
The yard was cleaned, the water was boiled, the firewood was chopped, and the animals were fed.
Everyone was so busy that there was wind on their feet and they seldom talked.
The people living in the other three rooms didn't care at first, but later they raised their heads to see. Why did they think these people were all from the same family?
Can we be so close?
Mr. Song sat cross-legged on the kang and talked with Zhang Dianli.
After they moved in, the police also came to check, but they left quickly because they couldn't see anything strange.
Zhang Dianli said: "This test has been passed. Let's wait until tomorrow to find out the news." You can't act at night. If you are too conspicuous, you may arouse others' suspicion.
"The girl from the Zhao family has the best idea," Zhang Dianli praised. "Sell the medicinal materials and shoe soles to the merchants, so that you can visit several inns."
Mr. Song didn't say anything. Zhao Luoyang was so smart. He could talk to the innkeeper casually and ask the innkeeper to help him make recommendations.
But she said she wanted to sell medicinal materials...how many medicinal materials did she have in hand? She didn't sell them all when she was in Ning County, as if she knew they would be used again.
This girl's thoughts are really unpredictable.
Since moving in, Mr. Song has not seen Zhao Luoyang's shadow, and he doesn't know where she went.
Mr. Song looked at Zhang Dianli: "When I see Zhao Xueli later, I have to remind him not to let the Zhao family girls run around when it gets late. This place in Longxi is not that peaceful."
The girl from the Zhao family may not be sure what she is doing, and if she fails to keep it safe, people will be shocked at any time.
At this time, Zhao Luoyang was standing on the roof, looking around with a telescope in his hand.
It was pitch dark all around, but through the telescope I could see red figures moving around.
"Outside Lanshan Inn, there is a person who has been coming in and out several times," Zhao Luoyang said. "It shouldn't be someone from the government office."
Zhao Luoyang also saw the people from the government office through the telescope. Three or four of them walked together and walked back and forth around several inns. They were easy to identify.
Zhao Luoyang said: "It seems that we have to be more careful tomorrow."
Whether you want to do something in the inn or inquire about information, in addition to the people in the government office, you must also pay attention to these people.
Zhao Luoyang took back his telescope and climbed down from the roof.
"Slow down." Shi Jiu couldn't help but remind him.
Before, I could only climb mountains, but now I have started climbing trees and walls. I have never seen any girl with such skill.
"Don't worry." As soon as Zhao Luoyang finished speaking, his feet slipped.
Shi Jiu couldn't help but frown, but fortunately she stepped firmly on it again.
Pat the dirt off your hands, have a good sleep tonight, and go to Lanshan Inn early tomorrow morning.
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In Lanshan Inn.
Zhao Jingyan was drinking tea in his room when the door was knocked three times, and then Jiang Shun walked in.
"Second Master," Jiang Shun said, "Some people who are moving have arrived today. I walked around twice and looked carefully, but I didn't see Ding Rong. Will Ding Rong not come to look for the Second Master?"
Zhao Jingyan said: "No, as long as the eldest brother doesn't become suspicious of me, he will definitely try his best to send me a message if he encounters danger. We decided to stay here before, and Ding Rong will definitely try his best to find me. Let's wait a little longer."
Jiang Shun responded.
Zhao Jingyan waved his hand and told Jiang Shun to step back, and then he read for a while before falling asleep as usual.
He had to stay here for a few more days. He felt that he would definitely be able to see Ding Rong, unless Ding Rong was caught first, in which case... it would save him trouble.
That night, Zhao Jingyan slept soundly. When he got up in the morning, he walked out of the room as usual, ready to go for a walk.
As soon as I walked into the yard, I heard someone talking.