Qin Huaidao negotiated the details with everyone, ate a meal and hurriedly left Qinjiazhuang, running all the way, and finally arrived at Jingyang Tea Mountain before dark and found Luo Ying who was having dinner.
Luo Ying didn't expect Xue Rengui to come over. He was overjoyed and quickly asked someone to bring him a pair of bowls and chopsticks.
The relationship between the two is unknown.
After the meal, Xue Rengui asked everyone else to leave and asked in a low voice: "How is the training going?"
"It's a small success, but it's not enough. Brother Xue, is something wrong?" Luo Ying asked.
"Hurry up and train. The young master has told us to find another two hundred people, but they cannot be exposed."
"That's five hundred people." Luo Ying reminded.
"That's right, the ones we're looking for later will be trained separately. The two groups can't be put together. It's better to find wandering children from other roads. They have no father or mother, no worries, and are not easy to be exposed. The Holy One will abolish the county and turn it into a state, and turn the world into ten
There are street children and beggars in every road, do you understand?"
"I understand, but with so many people, what does uncle want to do?" Luo Ying looked worried.
"Don't worry, your uncle won't rebel. He's just trying to protect himself. The opponent is too powerful, beyond your imagination. It's impossible without his own power." Xue Rengui explained that Luo Ying was not an outsider, so there was no need to hide him.
"Actually, I'm not afraid of rebellion." Luo Ying said nonchalantly. Luo Ying's father died trying to save the trapped Li Erqi back then, and he was implicated in the Luo Tong incident. He didn't get any benefits, and he was already dissatisfied.
"Stop talking nonsense, do you want to kill the young master?"
"You know, I'm not stupid."
Xue Rengui gave a few uneasy words, asked some questions about Cha Mountain, and told Luo Ying to continue digging coal at the Coal Mountain. Luo Ying asked Luo Ying to go back and notify the relevant personnel to get in place, and found a place to rest. Early the next morning
Leave in a hurry.
At noon, Xue Rengui returned to Chang'an without stopping. He did not go back to the Duke Protector's Mansion. Instead, he came to Liang Guogong's mansion. He clasped his fists at the gatekeeper and said, "Xue Rengui, I came to visit you on the orders of my young master, the Protector.
I know Mr. Fang is at the house."
"I just came home from duty for lunch. Wait a moment. I'll report here." When the disciple heard that it was sent by the Lord Protector, he didn't dare to neglect and rushed in quickly.
Not long after, the doorman returned, led Xue Rengui to a study, closed the door and left. Xue Rengui cupped his hands towards Fang Xuanling, who was sitting upright and drinking tea, and said, "Xue Rengui, a common man, has met Mr. Fang."
"I know you, tell me, why did Huaidao ask you to come here?" Fang Xuanling asked bluntly.
Xue Rengui said nothing, took out a letter and handed it over.
Fang Xuanling took it and looked at it. The font was correct. It was written by Qin Huaidao. He hurriedly read the content and fell into deep thought. Xue Rengui resigned and left without asking a word.
After leaving the Duke of Liang's Mansion, Xue Rengui came to the Duke of Wei's Mansion and left after leaving a letter.
At this point, all the letters given by Qin Huaidao were delivered. When he returned to the Duke Protector's Mansion, he saw He'er waiting in the study. He'er loved the house and crows and respected Xue Rengui. He pointed to a pile of boxes next to him and said: "Brother Xue, here are the
Everyone’s silver reward has been prepared, is there anything else you can tell me, young master?”
"Young Master only wants to tell you two things: a silver reward and an increase in production. If the shop is burned down and you can't sell it, then don't sell it until it is renovated. It is estimated that Young Master will be back in a month or two." Xue Rengui said quickly.
"Okay, I'll ask the sisters in the workshop to increase production and brewing, right?"
"Yes, the production of all items has been increased. The young master said that they will be of great use when they come back." Xue Rengui affirmed.
"That's good, thank you for your hard work. Go and accompany your sister-in-law. The shop was burned down, and my sister-in-law is filled with a sigh of relief. No matter how you try to persuade her, it's useless." He'er warned her, feeling reassured as if she had suddenly found her backbone.
"Don't worry, let's meet that Shen Mei together. The young master also told me."
"Okay, I'll ask someone to notify you." He'er agreed.
Not long after, Shen Mei was taken to the study. Although she joined the Protector's Mansion to secretly protect He'er, this was the first time she came in. She instantly sensed Xue Rengui's power and was shocked in her heart.
Martial arts practitioners have extraordinary perception and are extremely sensitive to people of the same kind. Xue Rengui also felt Shen Mei's power. His eyes were like a torch, and he looked up and down. He was a little worried. Is it really appropriate to keep such a person by his side? After thinking for a moment, he asked bluntly: " Shen Mei, right? How can I trust you?"
"I heard some rumors and wanted to ask you, by whose hands my man died?" Shen Mei asked back, her eyes firm and persistent, showing no resentment or murderous intention.
Xue Rengui was a little surprised by the other party's attitude, but he couldn't reveal what happened that night, let alone admit it. He asked silently: "Xue also heard some rumors that your man's legs and knees were broken, but he died of suicide."
"As expected." Shen Mei's expression became dazed, with relief, relief, and a sense of bitterness. She closed her eyes slightly, and a line of tears fell down.
Xue Rengui looked a little confused. What is going on?
After a while, Shen Mei wiped away her tears and said: "My man's body has been seen with his own eyes. The fatal injury was on his neck. It looks like suicide. I have another question, please let me know. Is there some kind of deal with you? Mr. Qin secretly You took action to save the lives of my mother and son?"
It was impossible to admit such a thing, so Xue Rengui responded with silence.
Silence is also an attitude.
Shen Mei, with his rich experience in the world, understood and said seriously: "The doubts in Mei's heart have been cleared. Thank you for telling me that there is no hatred in the world of killers. There are only transactions, killings, or being killed. My man has killed many people, and now Being killed, I have nothing to say, it’s my life, not to mention committing suicide, I can’t blame you. Fengyulou thinks it’s my betrayal, and is pursuing them all. I only want one thing when I join the Protector’s Palace, to let my son live an ordinary life. , He is my life, and for this, I am willing to risk my own life."
"There are many people who can protect you, why are you looking for the Duke Protector's Office?" Xue Rengui asked.
"Because Mr. Qin is true to his word and spared the lives of my mother and son, and because Mr. Qin has great love and justice for the people at the bottom. Following such a person makes you feel at ease, and you don't have to worry about being abandoned or betrayed. For killers like us, , having a solid backer is more important than anything else.”
Xue Rengui nodded, somewhat understanding Shen Mei's choice. He would do the same thing himself, and asked: "How many killers are looking for you outside? How many people are around you?"
"I received news that Lei Wu, the young master of Fengyu Tower, officially took over and became the new generation of owner. His first order after taking office was to hunt me down. They suspected that I betrayed Plum Blossom Castle. Currently, there are more than ten people around me, all of them are tired killers. Life, our generation is ruined and we have nothing to say. We want to find a way out for future generations. The so-called enemy of our enemies is our friend. The Protectorate Palace is the ideal choice. We can all be it, but not children. This is the bottom line. "Shen Mei said solemnly, her eyes full of determination.
"Understood, tell your people that in three days' time, the young master will meet you secretly at Qijia Village, east of Prince Villa. If satisfied, he will give you an answer. Remember, this meeting will be kept confidential." Xue Rengui said solemnly, waved his hand, and left with amnesia.
Shen Mei cupped her fists and saluted knowingly, then hurriedly left with her servants.
He'er waited for Shen Mei to walk away and asked in a low voice: "Brother Xue, is the young master really back?"
"No, I lied to her."
"You don't trust her?" He'er asked curiously.
"This person is 70% or 80% credible, but there are people around her. I deliberately let the news out. She will definitely tell the people around her that if the Fengyulou killer comes over, it will be all over. If no one leaks the secret, it means that the people around her They are all trustworthy, and it is a test for her."
"I understand, Brother Xue is still great. No wonder the young master has such high regard for Brother Xue. Don't worry, I promise not to reveal even a single word. With Brother Xue here, He'er suddenly felt a lot less pressure." He'er reacted, Praising happily.
Xue Rengui did not say anything about the follow-up plan. If the Fengyulou killer really comes, he will rush towards the Prince Villa to drive away the tigers and devour the wolves to see if the Prince Villa has kidnapped the craftsmen and whether the missing uncle in charge of purchasing in the Qin Family Village is there. ?
Since you can't directly search your home, think of other ways.
The young master was away, so Xue Rengui felt that he had to take the lead in order to repay the young master for his great kindness.
However, this matter was too sensitive. Xue Rengui didn't want to reveal it. It had nothing to do with trust. He just didn't want He'er and others to be frightened. After chatting for a while, he said goodbye and went back to the courtyard to find his wife.
A long separation is better than a newlywed. There are only endless words to say and endless love to say.
Early the next morning, Xue Rengui left Chang'an in a hurry, with the most critical step missing in his plan.