They swarmed in and robbed all the steamed buns on the table.
Looking at the empty vegetable basket, Lin Xiao couldn't help but reveal a wry smile:
"The landlord's family has no food left! We have to go to town for a big purchase!"
"Go, go, buy a few more cauldrons on the way, and the salt-making workshop will start working tonight!"
Gao Jin said carelessly.
"Okay, I'll go right away!"
Lin Xiao, who was still upset about what happened last night,
He suddenly became energetic, waved to Gao Jin and hurriedly left with Yu Xilin.
The two of them pushed the cart quickly to Jiuzhou Town.
"Should we buy rice or a pot first? I think we can buy a pot first and then put the rice..."
"No, let's go to Jiuzhou Villa first."
Lin Xiao interrupted Yu Xilin's words and said.
"oh!"
Yu Xilin responded without asking why. Under Lin Xiao's guidance, he pushed the cart towards Jiuzhou Villa.
There were no words along the way, and the two of them soon arrived at the Jiuzhou Villa.
Two soldiers were waiting at the gate.
Just when Lin Xiaogang was about to ask the soldiers to report, a carriage came from not far away.
A flag with the word "Zhao" hung on the carriage.
The carriage stopped slowly in front of Jiuzhou Villa, and the curtain was opened.
A young man in green clothes with a handsome face jumped out of the carriage first. The maid beside him held the young man's arm and helped him to the steps of the other courtyard.
Zhao Qian!
Why did he come here?
Could it be that he came to see General Bai Zhancheng?
Lin Xiao frowned and thought secretly.
At this time, Zhao Qian, who was about to let the soldiers in to report, noticed Lin Xiao and Yu Xilin standing aside.
He was slightly startled, and a strange color flashed deep in his eyes.
What are these two doing here?
Could it be
Are they acquainted with Bai Zhan?
Probably not, right?!
"Hey, isn't this Mr. Lin? Ever since we left the capital, I have missed him quite a bit!"
Zhao Qian walked up to Lin Xiao and said with a smile.
Lin Xiao replied:
"Mr. Zhao, what a coincidence that I can meet him here."
Yu Xilin stared at Zhao Qian with a vigilant face, guarding against any plots he might have.
Zhao Qian smiled: "I wonder what Mr. Lin is doing in this Jiuzhou Courtyard? Are you also here to visit General God of War?"
Lin Xiao immediately waved his hand and said:
"How can I be so lucky? I came here to see an old friend of mine who happens to be working as an errand at Jiuzhou Villa."
Lin Xiao's face didn't turn red, and his heart didn't beat.
She didn't want to have a showdown with Zhao Qian so early because she and Bai Zhancheng knew each other. After all, she still had reservations about Zhao Qian.
When Zhao Qian heard this, he blinked his eyes, as if he was trying to distinguish whether what Lin Xiao said was true or false.
"Sure enough, Mr. Lin has friends all over the world. He even has an old friend in the residence of the General God of War. I admire him very much."
Zhao Qian pretended to be amazed, then turned to look at Yu Xilin.
"Tell me, why haven't I seen Mr. Yu in the capital recently? It's because I came to Jiuzhou Town with Mr. Lin!"
"Master Zhao is laughing."
Yu Xilin said lightly.
Zhao Qian smiled, stopped talking to Yu Xilin, and looked at Lin Xiao.
"By the way, Mr. Lin, I don't know the name of your old friend? I'm a little curious."
Lin Xiao's eyes sank slightly and looked at Zhao Qian:
“Mr. Zhao, have you heard of the old saying ‘curiosity killed the cat’?”
When Zhao Qian heard this, the smile on his face faded slightly:
"Young master Lin, you mean that you don't want to tell me?"
Lin Xiao shrugged and said nothing.
Zhao Qian saw this and smiled:
"In this case, Zhao will no longer ask for trouble. I am going to see General God of War now and will not accompany Mr. Lin. Farewell!"
After the words fell, Zhao Qian stepped onto the steps of the Jiuzhou Villa again, took out a golden token from his arms and said to the guarding soldiers:
"My Excellency, Zhao Qian, has come to pay homage to General Bai Zhancheng on the orders of Prime Minister Wang Tuo!"
After Zhao Qian finished speaking, he stepped inside.
When the gatekeeper saw the token in Zhao Qian's hand and heard that he came to see the God of War General on the order of the prime minister, he quickly put away his spear and cupped his hand and said:
"It turns out to be Mr. Zhao. Please wait a moment, and my subordinate will report it right away!"
"Good work!"
Zhao Qian cupped his fists and cupped his hands, watching the guard soldier leave.
Then, as if he had thought of something, he turned around and said to Lin Xiao, who was standing behind him:
"The gates of Jiuzhou Villa are tightly guarded and ordinary people cannot enter. Do you want to go in with me?"
Zhao Qian's attitude was very polite, without any condescending attitude, showing the demeanor of a child of a big family.
This also made Lin Xiao's impression of him much better.
He is worthy of being a relative of the prime minister. He always considers everything carefully and meticulously when doing things. You can tell at a glance that he is not an ordinary person.
Lin Xiao smiled and said: "Then I'll have to help Mr. Zhao."
Not long after, the guarding soldier returned and said to Zhao Qian:
"Master Zhao, please come in. Our general is waiting for you in the main hall."
"Thank you!"
Zhao Qian nodded slightly.
Lin Xiao and Yu Xilin followed Zhao Qian and entered the Jiuzhou Villa under the leadership of the gatekeepers.
This courtyard can be regarded as a model of Jiangnan gardens. It is so beautiful that people can't help but stop and admire it, with pavilions, lush flowers and trees, rockeries and flowing water.
After passing through the Yishui Corridor, a magnificent hall appeared in front of the three of them.
This is the meeting hall of the General's Mansion.
This is a place for generals and court officials to discuss matters, and ordinary people are not eligible to enter it.
Therefore, Lin Xiao could only stop outside.
"I have to go in and see General God of War. Go find your old friend!"
Zhao Qian waved and smiled at Lin Xiao.
"Well! I won't disturb you for now."
Lin Xiao nodded, turned around and walked into the interior of Jiuzhou Villa.
"Isn't that Lin Xiao? Why is he so familiar with Zhao Qian?"
Luo Ping, who happened to come out of the meeting hall, looked at Lin Xiao's back disappearing from sight and thought with confusion on his face.
What confused him even more was, what was Lin Xiao doing in Jiuzhou Villa?
Are you here to see the Ninth Prince?
After Li Yuyan used his plan to destroy the Japanese bandits, Bai Zhancheng informed Luo Ping of his true identity.
Luo Ping had great respect for the Ninth Prince who endured humiliation and remained anonymous for many years.
Luo Ping also became somewhat curious about Lin Xiao.
He looked at Zhao Qian and asked doubtfully:
"Master Zhao, they...were you brought here?"
"Well, they are my followers and have never seen the world, so I let them visit around. Lieutenant General Luo, do you mind?"
Zhao Qian said with a smile.
Luo Ping shook his head:
"Why do you mind? Master Zhao's followers are naturally my colleagues! However, the Jiuzhou Villa is very big and I'm afraid they might get lost. I'm fine and can take them to visit!"
"Then there is Vice Admiral Lauro."
Zhao Qian laughed, turned around and walked into the meeting hall.