After all, Leng Sandong was an old Jianghu man. When he saw Cui Qi's anxious expression, he knew it was not the time to drink.
Now that I heard that three deer were lost in Shu, I immediately became very angry. My eyes were shining brightly, and I looked at everyone like a horse thief.
"Li Xiaowei, my other abilities are ordinary, but my ability to trace traces is amazing. If I recognize the second, no one will dare to recognize the first. Since I have been involved in this matter, I will definitely not say anything about it." Help Captain Li on his horse tour."
Ganren always acted with ease, and before Cui Qi could even ask for help, Leng Sandong took over the matter.
Cui Qi hurriedly bowed and clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your hard work, brother. I will go back and catch up with the horse. We will have a banquet with wine and a lot of money to thank you."
Leng Sandong patted Cui Qi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's not about money, it's just outsiders."
With Leng Sandong's help, Cui Qi's mental calculation fell into place...
When the shopkeeper of Nangong Merchant saw the three princes going down and returning, bringing with them a group of knife-wielding men, he hurriedly approached them in fear.
"Master, please be patient. I have already notified Sifang City. I think someone will be here soon..."
Cui Qi waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, shopkeeper, I'm not here to cause trouble. Just take me to see the place where the horses are fostered."
The old shopkeeper said nothing and hurriedly led the way to the stable...
Cui Qi and others came to the stable and saw a rugged lame man feeding the horses.
"Qiu Si, why don't you come over and meet the young master and the other gentlemen?"
Qiu Si turned around when he heard the old shopkeeper shouting.
It was a very ordinary face. The only thing that made people take a second look was that it had a pair of white and turbid pupils.
Qiu Si looked in the direction of the old shopkeeper, nodded and bowed and said, "I'd like to give my regards to you, young master."
Cui Qi glanced at the old shopkeeper and had something in mind but didn't say it.
When the old shopkeeper saw this, he quickly apologized and said with a smile: "Qiu Si just has bad eyesight, but he is a good hand at raising horses."
Cui Qi did not intend to waste any time on this matter, but came directly to Qiu Si and said, "In which shed are those deers kept in Shu?"
Qiu Si knew that this was the arrival of the suffering master, and his face suddenly turned pale, and he stammered: "Little one, little one will lead the way..."
The stable where Lu Shu was fostered was tall and spacious, and it was kept very clean. It seemed that Qiu Si was not lazy.
Leng Sandong strode into the stable, touched the manger, and said in a cold voice: "How many meals do you feed a day?"
Qiu Si hurriedly bowed and said: "Go back to me, sir, three meals a day."
Leng Sandong pushed aside the grass, grabbed a handful of millet from the gap in the manger and twisted it, then looked back at Qiu Si and said, "What are you feeding three times a day?"
"Back to uncle, it's mostly forage, and sometimes some grains are added."
Leng Sandong nodded, then picked up a strand of hair and smelled it, then nodded and walked out of the stable. However, he turned around and asked again.
"Have you ever raised a war horse?"
Just as Qiu Si was about to speak, he saw the old shopkeeper beside him laughing and saying, "Qiu Si used to raise military horses for Li Guo, otherwise I wouldn't have used him."
Leng Sandong winked at Cui Qi, laughed and said, "Sir, let's go. Those horse thieves have already figured out what they are doing."
The old shopkeeper looked at Leng Sandong suspiciously, thinking that this man had done nothing. He only came to the stable and spouted arrogant words. He couldn't let His Highness lose the horse and then the money. He couldn't explain it to the head of the family when he turned around. Already.
The old shopkeeper gently pulled the corner of Cui Qi's clothes and whispered: "Sir, to be on the safe side, it's better to wait for the people from Sifang City."
Cui Qi laughed and said: "Old shopkeeper, you don't know that my brother is the best thief catcher in Daqian. As long as I am here, let alone a few horse thieves, even the flying thief will definitely It's easy to catch."
As Cui Qi spoke, he looked at Qiu Si. Seeing Qiu Si lowering his head and not knowing how to place his hands and feet, he knew that Leng Sandong's suspicion was indeed correct...
After everyone left the business, Cui Qi hurriedly asked: "Brother, how did you find out that there was something wrong with the groom?"
Leng Sandong smiled and said: "Xue Daomen also raises horses. I know something about raising horses..."
After listening to Leng Sandong's explanation, Cui Qi realized that war horses were usually fed grass on weekdays, and occasionally added some grains. Only in battles or on urgent marches would they be fed human millet.
Even if the Nangong family was rich, they would not feed millet to the foster horses. Qiu Si did so, obviously knowing that those horses were on their way.
Cui Qi first gave Leng Sandong a thumbs up, then smiled and said, "Brother is awesome."
Leng Sandong smiled and said: "How can you not work hard when you are doing something for me? Qiu Si sent people to keep an eye on me, and we two brothers will chase after us first. When we turn around and see each other, I don't believe that we can't catch the horse thief. ."
Leng Sandong made some arrangements here, and after smelling the smell, he chased him out of Pinghu Town and headed straight towards Liguo...
Cui Qi and Leng Sandong traveled all the way at dawn and stayed overnight. They chased for more than ten days before slowing down their horses.
"Phoenix Mountain, it seems we have reached the junction of Yunzhong and Liguo." Cui Qi touched the stone tablet and turned around and said.
Leng Sandong looked at the towering mountains in the distance and frowned: "The horse thieves have gone up the mountain. I heard from the Nangong family that Fenghuang Mountain is an unclaimed land. The clouds can't reach it, and Li Guo is too lazy to care. It’s peaceful.”
Cui Qi was happy when he heard it.
"No one is taking care of it. They rob homes, kill people and set fires. You can do whatever you want."
These words made Leng Sandong's hair stand on end. He couldn't help but look around and frowned: "Your Highness, be careful what you say."
Cui Qi was stunned for a moment and said suspiciously: "You also know."
Leng Sandong smiled bitterly and said, "Is there anyone in the cloud who doesn't know the identity of His Highness?"
"Nowadays, everyone is watching every move His Highness makes."
Cui Qi said: "It doesn't matter if you steal my horse and kill it. I'm on the right track. Besides, rabbits don't poop in this place. Who knows what I'm going to do."
Leng Sandong pointed to the sky...
Cui Qi shook his head and said, "God doesn't care. Just wait and see when it will open its eyes."
When Cui Qi saw Leng Sandong frowning and saying nothing, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Don't worry, I am not a murderer either. I have a sense of control in my actions."
Before the two left the official road, Leng Sandong left a mark, which made them feel more at ease.
This time, Leng Sandong wanted to get acquainted with the royal family. In the future, the Blood Knife Sect will be in the territory of Daqian, so he can avoid a lot of troubles. But if the Daqian prince behind him has any shortcomings, he is afraid that the Blood Knife Sect will be in trouble. I can no longer gain a foothold in Daqian.
Good things turning bad is not what Leng Sandong wants.
Leng Sandong stopped and walked on the next journey, deliberately delaying time. He just wanted to wait for his disciples to catch up, so that he would have a better chance of winning.
Cui Qi saw the way out and couldn't help but smile: "Brother, we don't have to go up the mountain, but we can do business with those horse thieves."
Leng Sandong smiled and said: "Your Highness is right. If you are not familiar with the place where you are born, it is better not to see blood."
Cui Qi said with a smile: "Brother, this is Yunzhong, where does His Highness come from? I still feel comfortable listening to that voice."
Once again, as brothers, Leng Sandong was not as reserved as before. The two of them talked and laughed along the way until they passed through the forest path and came to a valley...
In the valley, there is a faint smoke from cooking, small bridges and flowing water, houses, and children playing in the stream. It seems that the people's customs are simple and peaceful.
Cui Qi led his horse across the stone bridge, looked back and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that there is a paradise under the Phoenix Mountain. As the old saying goes, poor mountains and bad waters bring out unruly people, but it seems that is not the case now. Otherwise, beg for some food and stay overnight."
These words touched Leng Sandong's heart, and he smiled and said, "That's how it should be."
As soon as Cui Qi and the two crossed the stone bridge, they were greeted by a woman with a smiling face.
"Master, uncle, I'm looking for relatives and friends..."
Cui Qi saw that the woman was in her early thirties. Although she was wearing coarse linen clothes, her skin was tender and white. She was not frightened when meeting strangers. He couldn't help laughing and said: "I heard that there is a way to get rich in Fenghuang Mountain. My uncle and nephew
People also want to try their luck."
The woman suddenly covered her mouth and said with a smile: "Young master is really good at joking. There is no road on the mountain, let alone a way to get rich."
Cui Qi smiled and said: "Sister, my eyes are really bright. In fact, our uncles and nephews brought money and planned to buy some mountain goods from the hunters in the mountains."
As he said that, Cui Qi glanced at the sun setting halfway up the mountain and said with a smile: "I'm afraid I won't be able to go into the mountain today. I wonder if there is a place to stay in the village."
When the woman saw how handsome her husband was, she couldn't help but blush and said, "My wing is empty. If you don't mind it, I can make do with it for one night."
Cui Qi smiled and said, "Sister, I am not only beautiful, but also kind-hearted. I should have thanked my sister for her kindness, but I was just worried that my third uncle and I, two grown men, would be inconvenienced."
The woman's pretty face turned even redder, and she said coyly: "Little woman Liu Ye'er, I'll be back from hunting in a while, so it's not inconvenient."
Cui Qi hurriedly saluted and said: "It turns out to be my sister-in-law. I was reckless. Please forgive me, sister-in-law."
Liu Ye'er burst out with a smile: "Young Master is really interesting. I am an elder sister and a sister-in-law. The village is not so particular."
Saying that, Liu Ye'er stole a glance at Cui Qi, then turned around and walked home...
Cui Qi turned around and glanced at Leng Sandong, then suddenly smiled and said: "Uncle Third, let's go."
Liu Yeer's family lived in the center of the village. As Cui Qi walked along, he found that every household had livestock of all sizes, and the people's complexions were even more rosy. It was clear at a glance that they lived a very wealthy life.
When Cui Qi entered the fence courtyard and entered the main room, he saw the rosewood chair, the mahogany case, and the tea cup placed on the case, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
This is how rich you are, and this is what happens to the rich families in the city. If the people of Baihu City could live such a simple life, they would laugh out of their dreams.
But at this moment, Liu Ye'er said with a smile on her face: "My humble dwelling makes the young master laugh."
Cui Qi said: "The home is elegant and the tea art is exquisite. Even a wealthy family cannot compare with it. My sister-in-law is just joking."
After saying this, Cui Qi hurriedly stood up and saluted and said: "I hope my sister-in-law can show my brother a way to make a fortune, earn some money, and return home in fine clothes."
"There is no way to make a fortune in a remote and remote area. There are no rare birds in the mountains and there is no fertile farmland. The young master is joking."
