The moonlight is like water, and the cool breeze blows.
A flying cavalry came in a hurry, the horses' hooves trampled on the bluestone road, making bursts of crunching sounds, indifferent and chilling. The neighbors along the way were so shocked that they opened their windows to watch. When they saw the swords unsheathed and the soldiers as cold as frost, they quickly retreated.
, close the window, for fear of causing trouble.
In the team, Xu Shiji took the lead, with a terrifyingly gloomy expression on his face. He galloped away and soon arrived at the barbecue bar in Dongshi. Seeing the flames soaring into the sky, countless people were frantically fetching water to extinguish the fire. Everyone was stunned.
Xu Shiji had just received the report and still didn't believe it. Someone dared to touch the property of the Protector? It was not seeking death, but the scene in front of him was like a hard slap on the face, which was burning and painful.
A gust of wind blew, mixed with the heat of the fire, and Xu Shiji suddenly woke up and shouted: "Send the order, the first battalion is to seal off the surrounding area, and the second battalion is to search all streets and alleys within three miles. If there is any abnormality, report it immediately."
"Follow the order!"
The two lieutenants left quickly with the men and horses from each battalion. The remaining men and horses of the battalion were motionless. Xu Shiji turned over and dismounted, quickly stepped forward and pulled one person forward and asked: "Who is in charge here tonight?"
"Sir, I don't know," the other party said back, carrying a bucket and rushing to the river to fetch water.
Fortunately, the water was not far away and it was easy to get water. Xu Shiji hurried forward with a battalion of officers and soldiers. When he entered the gate, he saw that there were many people putting out the fire inside, but more people were diners and wailing on the ground. Familiar people were looking after them.
, there were also people dying in a brilliant manner, and the scene was in chaos.
Seeing this scene, Xu Shiji's eyes twitched sharply. This was something serious. He quickly ordered: "Leave a hundred people, and let me disperse the others. Even if they are tied, the doctor must be tied up. Go quickly."
"Obey the order!" A large group of people quickly returned.
Xu Shiji looked forward and saw that something had hit a big hole in the stage. Many people in the theater troupe were injured. Fortunately, their lives were not in danger. He quickly stepped forward and asked, "Who is responsible here tonight?"
Dong'er asked back: "Who is your lord?"
"I, the British Duke Xu Shiji, am an old friend of your young master. Please tell me, what happened?"
When Dong'er heard that he was the British Duke, he had heard Qin Huaidao mention it and knew that the two families had a good relationship, so he quickly said: "When I returned to the British Duke, I didn't know what was going on. They were singing and the guests were eating. Everything was as usual.
Second, a fireball suddenly fell from the sky, killing and injuring many people, as you have seen."
"Fireballs falling from the sky, what do you mean?" Xu Shiji was a little confused.
"I don't know where it's coming from. It looks scary."
Xu Shiji looked in the direction, and then looked at what was smashed down. It was clearly a stone, and it was wrapped in kerosene, which is commonly used in catapults in the army. He immediately reacted and his face changed drastically. Was this a rebellion?
Catapults are strictly controlled objects in the military and are not allowed to be built by civilians. They actually appeared in Chang'an East City and were used by others to attack a barbecue bar from a distance. How much hatred and deep resentment is it? He beckoned a subordinate to come forward and warned him.
He said: "If you see that direction, send an order and conduct a strict investigation."
The other party looked at the direction, agreed, and hurried away.
At this time, He'er came over after hearing the news, met Xu Shiji, and quickly saluted: "He'er has met General Xu."
Xu Shiji also knew He'er's identity and asked: "I have understood the situation. Is the loss big?"
He'er's face turned bitter: "General Xu knew at a glance that he damaged several roofs and the kitchen, causing fires to burn down several rooms, and so many guests were injured. They all had to pay compensation. The losses were heavy.
Don’t expect it to be fully restored if it doesn’t open for half a month, and it’s a loss if it doesn’t open for half a month.”
Xu Shiji nodded, and the loss he saw in front of him was nothing less than a hundred thousand guan. Who could come here to eat had no status, and compensation was indispensable. Qin Huaidao knew that this was not enough to go crazy. As an elder, he could not turn a blind eye, so he immediately said: "
Organize the firefighting first, I have sent someone to find the doctor."
"Thank you, General Xu, for your help." He'er said quickly. As a personal maid, how could she have experienced such a big event? If she hadn't been running the workshop alone during this period, and gained some responsibility and ability, she would have been frightened.
The young master was gone, and Uncle Jia was no longer around. He'er knew that he couldn't fall and had to hold on. He exchanged a few words with Xu Shiji and hurriedly ran to organize firefighting, save people, and appease the guests.
Not long after, an officer came over and whispered a few words in Xu Shiji's ear. Xu Shijie's expression changed drastically, and he hurried out and walked quickly through two alleys when he saw small catapults lined up in front of him.
A school captain stepped forward and saluted: "General, when we found this place there was no one there, only the catapult was left."
"Can you find anything suspicious?"
"Back to the general, the catapult looks like it was recently built. It has no signature and is difficult to trace."
Xu Shiji was furious and furious. The catapults of the Military Department were all built by the Ministry of Industry. Each one would have a signature on the key components, indicating who built it and when. If there were quality problems, it would be easier to trace. Without a signature,
It's newly built, how can I check it?
Thinking of Li Er's instructions before leaving, Xu Shiji knew that he was in big trouble, and said quickly: "You lead a team of people to get these catapults back to the camp, and take good care of them. There will be no mistakes."
The other party also realized the seriousness of the problem, quickly agreed and organized his subordinates to move it.
Xu Shiji hurriedly returned to the door of the barbecue bar. He happened to see the doctor inviting him over. He waited a moment. Just as he was about to enter the door, he heard someone shouting. When he turned around, he saw that it was Cheng Yaojin who came with someone. He went up to meet him, clasped his fists and smiled bitterly: "
Cheng Heizi, we are in big trouble."
"What did you find?" Cheng Yaojin asked, turning over and dismounting.
"Someone built ten new small catapults, soaked the stones in kerosene, and attacked the barbecue bar from a distance. The house suffered heavy damage, and many guests were killed and injured."
Cheng Yaojin's face changed drastically when he heard this, and anger rushed to the top of his head. He cursed: "Zhi Niang thief, you actually moved the catapult. You are trying to rebel. Don't let me know. I will definitely kill him alive. Tell me, now
what to do?"
The city's security guard was returning to Yaojin's Nanya Guan. Such a big thing happened. The two of them were inseparable. Xu Shiji had no clue for a moment. He suddenly thought of Qin Huaidao's suggestion and was about to ask the surrounding gangs. He actually dared to touch the barbecue bar. He would not take it lightly.
Rao, immediately said: "I will take people to ask the helpers around, maybe they know."
"Those bastards don't have any great skills, but they know a lot of gossip. This is a good idea. You stay and take charge of the overall situation, and I will lead the people myself." Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up, and he led a team of people regardless of whether Xu Shiji agreed or not.
Leave in a hurry.
To disturb Qin Huaidao is to disturb the martial arts of the entire dynasty. Can this be tolerated?
Once Cheng Yaojin gets angry, even the King of Heaven and I dare to kill him. He has been in charge of the Sixteenth Guards of the Forbidden Army for many years. He is very familiar with the ghosts and monsters in Chang'an City. When he brings people here, he will help them with their feet. Some of them rely on their strength to help others carry big bags.
, a gang composed of people who pulled carts and delivered things. They earned money from their footwork, so they got the name of the footwork gang.
The headquarters of the Kili Gang was in a third-entry courtyard. Cheng Yaojin led his team to rush over, kicked the door open, and rushed in first, making a mess.
The gangsters inside heard the noise and rushed out, each holding various weapons in their hands. Someone shouted loudly: "Who dares to come to my Jili Gang to cause trouble? They don't want to live anymore?"
"伱......"
Cheng Yaojin pointed at the other party and yelled: "Get over here."
The other party rushed forward angrily. When he saw that it was Cheng Yaojin, a murderer, he was so frightened that his feet went weak. He quickly threw away his weapon and begged for mercy: "Gong Lu, I didn't know this. I am guilty. Please spare my life, Duke Lu."
"I have a bad temper today. It's up to you whether you can survive. Tell me, who is manipulating the catapult in Dongshi?" Cheng Yaojin asked coldly.
"Catapult? I don't know." The other party looked confused.
"Don't live if you don't know. Someone comes and chops me down!" Cheng Yaojin said coldly.
If someone rushes up to you immediately, take action.
When the other party saw that Cheng Yaojin had a disagreement, he killed him. He was so frightened that he collapsed on the ground and shouted with a mournful face: "Gong Lu, spare your life. I really don't know. How dare I not tell you if I know."
Cheng Yaojin was too lazy to answer the other party, looked at everyone and shouted: "Listen to me, who knows? Those who know can survive, but those who don't know, no one can escape tonight, they will be punished as comrades, and they will be executed immediately!"
"kill--"
The soldiers roared in unison, their momentum like a rainbow.
Everyone in the gang had never seen this scene before. They were so frightened that their legs went weak. Many people collapsed on the ground. Cheng Shacai was famous for being a murderer who had killed countless people. He could not be offended. Every one of them had despair in their eyes.
One person suddenly shouted: "My lord, my lord, I don't know who made the catapult, but I heard that someone recently purchased a batch of wood, and I'm afraid it was used to make the catapult."
Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up. Yes, the murderer cannot be found. He can trace it from the materials. The catapult cannot be generated out of thin air. It requires wood, stones and kerosene. These things can only be purchased, and there are traces to follow. Watch
Someone in the crowd asked, "Who buys the wood?"
"I didn't know that Muji Shop sells wood. When I was delivering the goods to them a few days ago, I heard the shopkeeper tell me to deliver the wood to a certain place. The quantity was quite large, so I remembered it."
"Where is Muji Shop?" Cheng Yaojin asked.
“It’s just a few turns away from home.”
"I don't know how to turn a corner. Get up and lead the way. You and I, please stay still and don't leave the yard for even half a step. If anyone dares to tip off, your home will be confiscated and your entire family will be confiscated." Cheng Yaojin warned impatiently.
Everyone was so frightened that they nodded and did not dare to move.
The person who spoke did not dare to resist and quickly came forward.
The group left in a hurry and came to the door of a shop. The door was closed tightly and it was dark inside. Without waiting for Cheng Yaojin's instructions, someone immediately rushed up and knocked the door open. A group of people rushed in like wolves and tigers.
Soon a middle-aged man was escorted out.
The middle-aged man was the shopkeeper. He was so frightened that his face turned pale and he was confused.
Cheng Yaojin stepped forward, stared at the other person and asked: "Shopkeeper, you sold a batch of wood to someone a few days ago. Who is the other person? Tell the truth, otherwise the family will be confiscated and the family will be destroyed. Do you understand?"
"Yes... the other party didn't tell me his identity. He just sent him to a place. General, I didn't do anything. I asked the general to keep an eye on it," the other party said hurriedly.
"Where to send it? Forget it, lead the way."
"Yes, yes, little one, lead the way." The shopkeeper hurried forward.
Not long after, the group came to the entrance of a courtyard. The soldiers opened the door and rushed in. Soon, a man rushed out and said: "General, you are late. All the people inside have been silenced."
"What?" Cheng Yaojin's face turned livid. He rushed in and saw that there were a lot of leftover wood in the yard. Six people were lying on the ground. They were all killed with a sword. Judging from the wounds, it seemed that the person who did it was a master of swordsmanship.
An officer rushed out of the house: "Sir, an old man, two women and two children were also killed inside. They were all killed with a sword. The wounds were all in the throat."
Cheng Chumo rushed in and saw that the wound was exactly the same as the one on the outside. He knew in his heart that this was the way of a killer and shouted: "Go and find someone inside."
"Follow the order!" an officer hurried away.
Returning to the courtyard, Cheng Chumo picked up a torch and squatted down next to a corpse. He looked at it carefully for a moment. He had a guess in his mind. When he saw the corpse, he came over and asked bluntly: "Who is the owner of this courtyard and what is his identity?"
Li Zheng recognized Cheng Chumo and panicked when he saw the corpses on the ground. He quickly replied: "Sir, my name is Feng Laosan. He is a carpenter from the Ministry of Works. What happened to them?"
"What's wrong with them? I want to ask you, who is Feng Laosan? Does anyone else know him?"
Li Zheng hurried forward, borrowed a torch and identified each person one by one. He pointed at one person and said, "This is Feng Laosan. The other two look familiar. They have been here before, but I don't know who they are. The rest are all unfamiliar.
"
"Go in and see if they are Feng Laosan's family?"
Li Zheng hurriedly went into the back room to check, and then hurried out: "Sir, it is Feng Laosan Aye. The woman is Feng Laosan's wife and servant, and the other two are his children."
"Search!"
Cheng Yaojin gave an order, and the soldiers rushed into the house to search, rummaging through boxes and cabinets, but found nothing of value. Cheng Yaojin guessed that someone paid Feng Laosan a lot of money to build a catapult, but Feng Laosan couldn't do it, so he found someone.
He asked a familiar colleague for help, but was later silenced and a large amount of money was taken away.
After making a judgment in his mind, Cheng Yaojin asked someone to notify the Ministry of Punishment to investigate and ensure preparation for the judgment. It was related to Qin Huaidao. Cheng Yaojin did not dare to be careless, and he hated the murderer behind it.
After leaving a team of people to guard the scene, Cheng Yaojin hurried back to the barbecue bar and found Xu Shiji to explain the situation. When Xu Shiji silenced him, he was shocked and said in a deep voice: "Cheng Heizi, this is a premeditated major case.
The people behind the scenes are very thoughtful and ruthless. They have found out all the clues and it may not be easy to investigate. If the Holy One punishes us, we will both have to suffer. Is there any way?"
"I have an idea." Cheng Yaojin cursed angrily.
At this time, Li Jing hurried over and asked about the situation, his face became solemn. Not long after Qin Huaidao left, someone attacked the barbecue bar. It was a long-range attack. All clues were cleared and the relevant personnel were silenced. This method was watertight and extremely spicy. The person behind it was
It's by no means simple.
After waiting for a while, Cheng Yaojin asked impatiently: "Yakushi, I'm a rough guy and I don't have the brains to do anything good for you. What do you think we should do? If you dare to touch Huai Dao's territory, I will never agree. Unless the murderer is caught,
When Huai Dao comes back, we old guys won't have the shame to see him."
"Okay, don't bully me with your words." Li Jing glared at Cheng Yaojin. After years of cooperation, no one knows what is in someone's heart. He added: "The Ministry of Punishment is probably unreliable. In this way, the Supervisory Office will be dispatched to murder the imperial court."
The minister is tantamount to rebellion, and it is classified as a major rebellion case. It is reasonable and reasonable to hand it over to the Supervisory Office, and no one dares to say no."
"That makes sense. I know you, an old man, have the best brains." Cheng Yaojin chuckled.
"roll--"
Li Jing cursed, then took the initiative and said: "Cheng Heizi, lead your people to continue to track down the underground gangs and see if you can find the Fengyulou killer. If you find them, beat me to death. Those gangs will also take the opportunity to clean up Chang'an City."
There has been some chaos recently and the people are uneasy. This can also create an illusion and make the people behind the scenes think that we have no other solution but to vent our anger on the gangs and Fengyu Tower. The Supervisory Office will investigate secretly and take a multi-pronged approach."
"Okay, I'm good at this job." Cheng Yaojin hurried away with others.
"Achievements."
"Commander!" Xu Shiji saluted solemnly.
When he was still in the army, Xu Shiji was Li Jing's deputy. The two cooperated tacitly and were familiar with each other. Li Jing was not polite and said bluntly: "Huaidao originally asked you to check the gang, but Feiqi's special status is not suitable, and you don't
Cheng Heizi is familiar with the place and keeps an eye on the Ministry of Punishment every day for investigation. He must show his anxiety. The Minister of the Ministry of Punishment is now Gao Shilian, so it is inconvenient for me to interfere. You represent the Holy Emperor from a certain perspective and are more suitable than anyone else. Do you understand?"
"Understood, just like Cheng Heizi, let the people behind the scenes think that we are incompetent and relax our vigilance, so that the Supervisory Office can take advantage of it." Xu Shiji said clearly.
Li Jing nodded and said: "That's the truth, but it's not necessarily the case. It would be better if the Ministry of Punishment can find out something. Let's divide the work. Cheng Heizi will investigate the gang to get information. You will target the Ministry of Punishment. The Supervisory Office will secretly trace the source of the catapult materials. I
Go and report to your Majesty, so that His Majesty won’t have to wait for a long time. Then explain the situation to the Supervisory Office. With a three-pronged approach, I don’t believe that the problem can’t be found.” After that, he hurriedly left.
Xu Shiji also got involved, holding a breath in his heart. Originally, Wang Tongbiao's matter had already made the Holy Emperor dissatisfied. If the person involved, Qin Huaidao, had not begged for mercy, he would have been dismissed from his post and investigated. Now that something happened, he could not find out and could not explain it to the Holy One. He also failed to trust Qin Huaidao.
With anger burning in his heart, Xu Shiji held his breath and shouted to the flying knight next to him: "Send the order, ask me door to door near the catapult, be nice, and be sure to ask for clues, otherwise, yesterday's fate of Baiqisi will be our flying knight's."
Let’s go tomorrow!”
Someone immediately ran to deliver the order. Baiqisi had become yesterday's news. No one wanted to follow in the same footsteps. Xu Shiji led a group of people and knocked on the door of a house. The old man who opened the door politely asked: "My father, are you watching tonight?"
Have you seen anyone acting suspiciously walking around?"
"There is no one who behaves suspiciously." The other party shook his head repeatedly, his eyes full of panic.
Xu Shiji said patiently: "Don't worry, old man. I'm here to investigate the case. Someone attacked the Lord Protector's barbecue bar not long ago. If you know anything, please tell me. I'll reward you."
"Someone is attacking the Lord Protector's barbecue bar?" The other party was furious when he heard this. He opened the door and said excitedly: "The Lord Protector is a great hero and a good man. He is really good to us ordinary people. How can such a person be allowed to be raped?
Bullying, the old man will call someone for you, let’s see who knows.”
Xu Shiji was a little confused. Qin Huaidao's popular prestige was so high. But it was always a good thing to have someone help him. Without any objection, the old man walked out of the door and shouted at the top of his voice: "Dear neighbors, the Protector was bullied. Not long ago, who knew
Whatever it is, come out and talk about it.”
"What... the Lord Protector has been bullied. This is not allowed." Many people opened the door and came out, filled with indignation. They were a little panicked when they saw the uniform and imposing officers and soldiers, but they still stepped forward bravely.
Xu Shiji did not expect that Qin Huaidao had such high prestige among the people. Realizing that the opportunity had come, he clasped his fists gratefully and said: "Dear neighbors, I, Xu Shiji, have been ordered to investigate the case. Not long ago, someone installed a catapult in a nearby street to attack the country from a distance.
The fire in the public barbecue bar was finally extinguished, and there were not many people. I saved it in time, but I'm afraid it has already reached your place. The gangsters are vicious and unscrupulous, but it doesn't matter whether everyone lives or lives. If you know anything, please tell me.
I will be rewarded heavily."
"What, catapult, and attack with fire?"
When everyone heard this, the atmosphere became more intense. The distance was not very far. If the fire really came over, wouldn't everyone suffer? Everyone was angry and asked each other about the situation. An old man came up and said: "My lord, the Lord Protector of the country has nothing to do with us people."
You are really kind. The Lord Protector's business is our business. How can we ask for a reward? We don't want to insult our ancestors. When the old man got up at night, a group of men in black once passed by. There must have been hundreds of people carrying things. Tian Tai
"Black, I didn't see clearly what it was, they all looked like menacing people. The old man didn't dare to cause trouble, so he didn't look at them. If I had known this, I would have stopped them at the risk of my life."
"That's right, the Protector is a good man. He gives us a way to live, and he also gives us enough money. He doesn't default or deduct money. He also gives us plenty of food. He treats us as human beings. How can such a good man be bullied? Who else can
Know?"
"That's right. Anyone who knows the clues should come forward and tell us."
Everyone was shouting and the scene was a bit chaotic.
A young man with a sly eyebrow pushed up to him and asked with a smile: "General, are you really going to give me a reward?"
"As long as the disappearance is true, give it."
"How much?" the other party asked with an apologetic smile.
The man next to him got angry, slapped him in the face, and scolded: "Little dog, what the hell are you going to do? How dare you ask for money for the Lord Protector's affairs? I can't slap you to death."
The other party said dissatisfiedly: "Uncle, you have a request. If I tell you, I will no longer be able to hang out in Chang'an. If it weren't for the Lord Protector, I wouldn't even dare to say it even if I were beaten to death."
Xu Shiji's eyes lit up and he asked: "How many do you want?"
"One hundred coins, not even a penny less. After taking the money, I have to change my life. Otherwise, there will be another corpse in the stinking ditch tomorrow. There is nothing I can do. I am afraid of death, but I still have to live. If it weren't for the Protector of the Country,
I will definitely not say anything about it, but please understand me."
"The news is true. I will give you two hundred coins, give you a new identity, and decide where you want to go. I will secretly arrange for you to leave Chang'an."
"real?"
"Does the general need to trick you?"
The other party thought it right and immediately said seriously: "I'll take a step to speak."
Xu Shiji nodded and motioned for the other party to come to a place where no one was around.
The man no longer hid, and asked: "General Xu, after you finish talking, can you move my family to another place to protect me? I'm afraid I won't be able to make it through tonight. If it weren't for the Lord Protector, my family might be able to survive."
Well, I really don’t dare to say it, so please understand, General.”
"The other party is so powerful?" Xu Shiji's face changed slightly. Seeing the other party nodding, he thought for a while and said, "No problem. How about we arrange for you to go to the Protector's Mansion overnight. That's the safest place there."
"Thank you, sir." The other party was overjoyed and helped Qin Huaidao. It was indeed most appropriate to go to the Duke Protector's Mansion. He no longer hesitated, looked around cautiously, and whispered: "Wanhua Tower."
"What do you mean?" Xu Shiji didn't react for a moment.
The person explained: "When I was young, I knew a person who worked as a waiter in Wanhualou. He said that one time when the waiter passed by a private room, he heard the shopkeeper of Wanhualou saying that he wanted to attack the Lord Protector's BBQ Bar and take back the business.
Dare to listen more, you can’t see anyone in the private room, and you spilled the beans on me when I was drunk two days ago.”
"What's the other person's name?"
"Song San'er, pariahs like us don't have a big name."
"Go to your house, pack up and leave as soon as possible." Xu Shiji was overjoyed, this clue was too important, and told a school captain: "Take two hundred people and rush to Wanhua Building immediately, seal it up for me, and no one is allowed.
When you come in and out, find Song San'er and protect him. Anyone who dares to resist will be shot without mercy."
"Here!" The other party clasped his fists in salute and hurried away.
Xu Shiji kept his promise and would never go back on what he promised. He followed the man home, doubts arose in his heart. It was not surprising that he used some tactics in business competition, but he would never dare to use a catapult. I'm afraid it was not that simple.
There must be someone behind Wanhualou's daring to do this. Who could it be?
When he arrived at the other party's house, he waited at the door for a while. A pair of old men came out with some salutes and threw them on the carriage. They drove the carriage out. They both said that it was hard to leave their homeland. When Xu Shiji saw the old man, he did not blame his children for being talkative.
He was interested and said: "I've wronged you, father-in-law."
"What did the general say? Other common people would definitely not agree, but the common people helped the Protector pull coal. If the Protector hadn't been righteous, our family would have starved to death long ago. What's more, when the thieves came to kill, the Protector still saved the life.
I'll save my life and pay back the money afterwards. Otherwise, the common people will not have the money to treat my son, and they will have no children or grandchildren. Although my son is a bastard, he did the right thing this time, and the common people will not be happy in time, so I am not aggrieved."
When Xu Shiji heard that there was such a thing, he admired Qin Huaidao even more. Sure enough, good people are rewarded. He believed in the clues provided by the young man and escorted the family to the barbecue bar first. Jia Youcai happened to rush after hearing the news.
Come, take Jia Youcai and explain the situation.
When Jia Youcai heard that he had a clue, he was overjoyed and immediately said: "General Xu, don't worry, the Protector's Palace will definitely protect this family. There is no need to go to other places to escape. It's hard to leave my hometown, and it's hard to leave the place where I live."
If it's convenient, just go to Qinjiazhuang to stay. No one dares to go to Qinjiazhuang to ask for someone, but you have to change your identity and be safer. As for the reward, if I pay it to the Duke Protector, how can I let the general spend it?"
"What do you think of Qinjiazhuang?" Xu Shiji looked at the family.
The old man quickly said: "Hello Qinjiazhuang, thank you, steward Jia."
"It turns out it's you. I remember that you helped transport coal to the house. You are considered one of our own, and I can't let you suffer. I can go to the Duke Protector's house for one night and I will send you to Qinjiazhuang tomorrow. Don't worry."
"With a word from Butler Jia, the whole family will feel at ease."
Jia Youcai nodded and called a palace guard to give him a few words of advice and ask him to accompany him, lest the palace guard would not believe him.
When Xu Shiji saw Jia Youcai's careful arrangements, he couldn't help but look at him. He also called a group of people to escort him to avoid any trouble on the way. He chatted with Jia Youcai for a few words and hurried away with the others, heading straight to Wanhua Tower.