Qingmeng didn't fall asleep all night, thinking about Long Chen all the time.
I felt happy for a while. The first time I combed my hair, I met an honored guest who was willing to redeem myself.
After a while, he was worried that a distinguished guest like Long Chen must have countless confidantes and would not want him anymore.
When the old madam came in and said that Long Chen sent someone to pick her up, Qing Meng realized that she was not dreaming.
"Brother Chen really sent someone here?"
Qing Meng couldn't believe this was true.
"Come on, come on, all the money is given."
"It's hard to buy a man's sincerity. My daughter, you will have someone to rely on in the future."
The old bustard was very happy.
Qingmeng endured the slight pain and went out without bringing anything with her. She wanted to start a new life from now on.
When I got downstairs, I saw He Juntao waiting at the door.
"Miss Qingmeng, right?"
"Yes, you were sent by Brother Chen, right?"
"Young master sent me here, please get in the car, madam."
Qing Meng took one look at the luxurious carriage and cried excitedly.
He Juntao helped Qing Meng get into the carriage. The girl upstairs heard the noise and woke up. She lay on the window and watched with envy as Qing Meng left Rouge Lane.
When they got outside, Qingmeng asked in the car: "Brother Chen, aren't you free today?"
He Juntao replied: "Don't worry, madam, the young master has something to do today. When he is done with his work, he will come to visit me."
Qingmeng nodded and looked at the street scene outside happily.
Since entering Rouge Lane, she has never come out again.
For men, Rouge Lane is paradise; for the girls there, it is an eternal hell.
If you want to leave Rouge Lane, there are only two ways: redeem yourself or die!
The carriage entered a small and exquisite house, where two women were waiting.
"grown ups."
Two women worshiped He Juntao.
They are from Xichang, arranged by He Juntao.
"Madam, please get out of the car."
He Juntao helped Qingmeng get out of the car.
"This is Lady Qingmeng, please serve her well from now on."
The two women worshiped Qing Meng again.
Looking at the exquisite house, Qingmeng was very happy.
Entering the house, the furnishings inside were very exquisite, even better than her original home.
"My wife will stay here. The young master will come in two days."
"Thank you. Say hello to Brother Chen for me."
He Juntao bowed and exited the room, told the two women to take good care of him, and then drove away in the carriage.
Long Chen quietly arrived outside the city, found the prepared war horses, and galloped towards Guiyun Village.
Xiaoqin is tracking Ji Ba's route, which takes time.
Moreover, to determine the other party's route, you don't just tell them where to go when you see them.
Ji Ba must be allowed to walk a certain distance before he can determine the direction.
Long Chen went to Guiyun Village first.
I looked at the map last night and found that Guiyun Village is in the middle between the capital and Jinling. No matter where Ji Ba goes, it is most convenient to start the pursuit from Guiyun Village.
Thinking of this, Long Chen had to admire Shen Wanjin's judgment.
An assassin is an assassin. He has a unique vision and is worth learning.
Along the official road, Long Chen flew all the way.
Long Chen was not worried about bumping into Ji Ba accidentally because Ya'er marked Zhou Zheng.
If Ji Ba is in front, Long Chen can smell it.
More than two hours later, Long Chen arrived at Guiyun Village.
It is called Zhuang here, but it is actually a large market town. Many merchants from the capital to Jinling rested here.
After entering the market town, Long Chen found an inn and sat down.
"Sir, do you want to stay in a hotel or stay in a hotel?"
The waiter immediately came over to greet me.
"Give me a plate of mutton, a bowl of noodles, and a pot of tea."
"Take my horse over and feed it. Remember, give it beans, corn, and a small amount of fodder."
War horses need to eat high-protein horse feed, otherwise they will have no strength.
"okay!"
The waiter took the horse to the backyard.
Long Chen sat in the corner and glanced around. Most of the inns were business travelers, many from Nanliang.
Soon, the waiter brought mutton, noodles and tea.
Long Chen picked up his chopsticks and finished eating quickly.
Picking up the teapot, Long Chen drank slowly.
Look at the time, it's almost noon, the troops from various places may have already taken action.
Long Chen was a little anxious, Xiaoqin hadn't come yet.
"Master, please do me a favor and give me something to eat."
A little beggar walked in, his clothes were in tatters, his feet were covered in mud, and his eyes were staring at the few pieces of mutton left on the table.
"Hey, you little beggar, get out of here!"
The waiter in the shop spotted the beggar and immediately came over to drive him away.
Long Chen raised his head and glared at the waiter, who quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Sir, we are a signature store and we do not allow beggars to enter the store."
Long Chen took out a piece of broken silver and threw it on the table. The waiter quickly collected it and said with a smile: "As long as you don't mind."
When the waiter left, the little beggar grabbed the mutton on the table and ran away.
The other guests took one look and then ignored it.
There are so many beggars in the world that no one can control them.
Long Chen had an extra piece of paper in his hand.
“Pretending to look the same”
Long Chen stood up and shouted: "Xiao Er, bring my horse over."
The waiter immediately brought the horse over and said with a smile: "Sir, please go slowly."
Long Chen got on his horse and asked: "You have a Taoist temple here, where is it?"
The waiter replied: "Sir, we only have one Taoist temple here. Walk 200 meters over there, then turn right, and there is the Changchun Temple."
Following the direction pointed by the waiter, Long Chen walked forward for more than 200 meters and saw a Taoist temple on the right.
Long Chen got to the door and dismounted. The horse was tied at the door, opened the door and walked in.
Changchun Temple is not big, with only two houses.
Once inside, a boy came over, raised his head and asked, "Who are you looking for, fellow Taoist?"
Long Chen kept his story short and said: "I am Long Chengen, here to see Shen Wanjin."
The boy immediately turned around and ran into the room.
Not long after, Shen Wanjin walked out, followed by three people, two men and one woman, all wearing masks.
"Dazhu Kingdom is finally here."
Shen Wanjin said with a smile.
Long Chen glanced at the three of them and said with a smile: "Aren't you going to show your true face?"
Shen Wanjin laughed and said: "We are assassins, we can't see the light of day."
Long Chen laughed dryly and said: "We will meet each other in the future, why hide anymore."
Shen Wanjin smiled and asked, "Is the route confirmed?"
Long Chen knew Shen Wanjin's little thoughts.
If this operation is successful, the three men will take off their masks.
If the operation fails, the three of them have not shown up and can continue to be assassins.
"confirmed."
Long Chen took out a piece of paper and spread it out on the table next to him.
"After Ji Ba came out of the house south of the capital, he kept walking southeast."
"Look, this is the route!"
Long Chen pointed forward along the red line, and then said: "I conclude that Ji Ba will enter Sishui here, then take a boat into the river, and then go down the river to Jinling."
In ancient times, because the road was dirt, even if you took the official road, the carriage would be very bumpy and it would be very uncomfortable for people in the carriage.
Coupled with the scorching heat in summer, being stuck in a carriage is even more painful.
Taking a boat is different. The boat is spacious, the river is cool, and you can fish even if you have nothing to do.
Compared to the suffering of riding a carriage, taking a boat is simply a pleasure to travel.
"You want to ambush at Sishui Ferry?"
Shen Wanjin saw at a glance that the ferry was the best ambush point.
