Chapter 177 Looking for the Messenger
Lan Zhixin obviously lost her pretense of calmness before. She was worried about her nephew's safety and hurriedly said to Dongfang Ying:
"Sister Ying'er , Didn’t you just say that you were going to see General Feng? My sister also had this idea. Why don’t we leave overnight so that we can go to the General’s Mansion tomorrow morning? ”
“No way. , Are you in such a hurry?"
Both Dongfang Ying and Mingchuan Rongmei were stunned. Mingchuan Rongmei said:
"Mrs. Liao, even if we want to meet Mr. Feng, There’s no need to be so hasty, right?”
“Now that the city gates are closed, it’s not that easy to get out; besides, there are so many people in the inn, so if we go out at this time, we will definitely attract attention.” < /p>
"What do you think, sister Ying'er?"
Dongfang Ying also felt that Lan Zhixin was a little too hasty and had an abnormal attitude. I'm afraid she still only cares about her own nephew.
When Dongfang Ying said she wanted to see the Qing general, it was partly out of curiosity to see what the military commander Yang Quyun wanted to instigate a rebellion looked like;
Partly out of curiosity She also had a little selfishness of her own. She was inspired by Yang Quyun's idea of instigating military generals to rebel against the Qing Dynasty, and felt that she could also imitate it.
If General Feng is indeed upright and dissatisfied with the Qing court, just like Lan Zhixin's husband Liao Zhihui, why not draw him over and become an ally?
Not only can it strengthen the strength of the Songyue Sword Sect, but it can also place informants in the government, creating an additional safety barrier.
Although she herself wanted to pay a visit to Mr. Feng, she had to prepare Zhou Xiang before taking action. The reason, identity and method of going, and at what time had to be discussed.
Immediately, he returned the jade pendant to Lan Zhixin, catered to Mingchuan Rongmei and said:
"Yes, what Rong'er said makes sense. After all, we are not fast horses with light equipment, and we also have a driver." With those bulky goods, it's not that easy to just leave."
"I want to go meet the Qing court's chief military officer, but I'm not in a hurry. I'll just start my journey calmly tomorrow. "
"Sister Lan, weren't you against going to the General Military Mansion just now? Why are you rushing to go now? "
Lan Zhixin knew that she still had to rely on her. Her martial arts skills allowed her to protect herself in and out of the General Military Mansion, and she might even have to fight with the officers and soldiers when necessary, so she no longer concealed it:
"Sister Ying'er, to tell you the truth, Yang Quyun is actually my nephew. My nephew’s teacher has a simple mind and was also bewitched by Mr. Yang, and he may have joined their secret society.”
“I was worried that this matter would involve him, but. I didn't see anything about my nephew in the letter, so I was slightly relieved."
"I didn't want to or was afraid of something, but his jade pendant turned out.Among the items stolen by the thief now, as you may have guessed, the messenger who delivered the letter is none other than my silly nephew. "
"I know his temperament, he is strong-blooded, young and fearless. I am afraid that even if he finds out that the letter is missing, he will go to see Mr. Feng alone without hesitation and convey the teacher's wishes. to complete their party mission. ”
“If General Feng sympathizes with the revolutionary party and is soft-hearted, that would be a blessing; but if General Feng has no intention of rebelling against the Qing Dynasty and wants to keep secrets and expose himself, then my nephew My son's life is in danger. "
"My nephew has a very good relationship with my daughter and my brother and sister, and he is my husband's uncle's only male son. If he has some problems, how can I be with my deceased husband's uncle and my husband? Where's my baby girl's confession? "
Lan Zhixin was quite moved when she said this, and her eyes were red. She took Dongfang Ying's hands and said eagerly:
"Sister Ying'er, you must do it this time. Help me, let's go to see Commander Feng together and inquire about my nephew. If he doesn't step into the Commander-in-Chief's Mansion, then we'll just pretend it's nothing and just be polite and leave. "
"If my nephew really goes and is detained, then let's find a way to save him, okay? "
As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos. Lan Zhi's usually calm and steady temperament is now a little hesitant and helpless, with a plaintive tone, like a teenage girl.
Dongfang Ying patted the back of her hand gently and said softly:
"Don't worry, Sister Lan, I will definitely accompany you. If your nephew is really in danger, I will take it upon myself to save him." rescued. "
Lan Zhixin thanked her profusely, but Mingchuan Rongmei said:
"Ying'er, and Mrs. Liao, I think this is inappropriate. If we rashly go to see General Feng directly and ask about the rebellion, General Feng will definitely not tell us the truth. "
Lan Zhixin thought about it carefully. It was indeed true. How could this matter be child's play? Regardless of General Feng's willingness or not, it was a confidential matter that could not leak any information. How could he let people like him do it casually? Do you know?
She was even more anxious, looked at Mingchuan Rongmei, and asked sincerely:
"What do you think of Miss Mingchuan?" My sister humbly asked for advice. "
Mingchuan Rongmei smiled faintly and said:
"Don't worry, madam. Maybe you are worrying in vain and are scaring yourself. Your nephew is not in any danger. "
"Think about it, this dead rat will definitely not just steal a letter and a jade pendant when he steals things. What he likes most must be money. "
"So your nephew is probably very poor now. He doesn't have a penny, and he doesn't even have money. How can he go on the road and meet General Feng? ”
Lan Zhixin shuddered secretly, calmed down, and thought that Mingchuan Rongmei’s analysis was reasonable. That Feitian LaoThe money and banknotes that Rat had on him might have been stolen from his nephew. Then he would have empty pockets and no money, and there would be no way he could go on his way.
It is a pity that there is no chance to interrogate that stinky rat. I don’t know where he stole the things. I can’t find my nephew immediately and persuade him to return to Guangzhou Mansion or take him to Songjiang Mansion.
Suddenly a thought flashed through her mind, so she hurriedly said to Dongfang Ying:
"Ying'er, do you think my nephew will live in the same inn with us? Then A dead mouse will appear here, maybe after stealing my nephew, and then targeting... my room?"
Dongfang Ying nodded slightly:
"Very good. It's possible! Let me check at the lobby counter to see if your nephew's name is registered."
"By the way, what is your nephew's name?"
Lan. Zhi Xin pondered:
"This is a way... Well, his name is Liao Zhongkang, he should have just turned eighteen now."
Mingchuan Rongmei said in confusion:
"Ying'er didn't ask you his age, why are you talking about this?"
Lan Zhi said seriously:
"Of course I have intentions, let's move in When registering at the concierge, in addition to name and place of origin, there is also a column for age."
"I am afraid that my nephew used a false name when he reported his name, but there is no need to lie about his age. This can provide one more clue."
Dongfang Ying said immediately:
"Okay, I will go to the accounting room to check. You guys wait in the room for a while."
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After saying that, she opened the door and went to the lobby downstairs. After tea time, Dongfang Ying returned, quietly entered the room, and said to Lan Zhixin:
"Sister, sister. Sure enough, I guessed it right. Maybe your nephew didn’t use his real name. There is no name of Liao Zhongkang in the registration book.”
“But there happened to be two people registered as 18 years old, one male and one child. “Female, that man’s name is Jia Siwen, he lives in Room B, No. 6, do you want to check it out?”
Naturally, she used unconventional means to check the registration content. For Xia, it's just a piece of cake.
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Lan Zhixin gritted her teeth, nodded and said:
"Okay, come with me to have a look."
She put on her coat and veil , followed Dongfang Ying out, searched one by one along the porch, and finally saw a small sign with "B No. 16" hanging outside a room.
Dongfang Ying stretched out her finger and knocked on the door, then tilted her ears to listen to what was going on inside. From such a close distance, she could clearly hear the snoring of someone sleeping inside.
Seeing that no one responded, Dongfang Ying increased her strength, stretched out her fingers and flicked on the door panel, and the knocking sound of "snatching" was quiet.The night looked very clear.
Finally, I heard the snoring inside stop, the sound of someone turning over and getting up, and then a person asked in a daze:
"Who is it?... What are you doing in the middle of the night... ..."
Dongfang Ying asked Lan Zhixin in a low voice:
"Is this person's voice that of your nephew's?"
Lan Zhixin was shaken. Shaking his head, he immediately heard the door creak open, and a young man wearing a crescent-white tunic stood at the door, looking at Dongfang Ying and the two girls and asked:
"What are you... …Dare I ask this little lady, what is your business...”
Through the lantern hanging in the corridor, the young man saw Lan Zhixin’s graceful and exquisite figure, and his eyes immediately lit up, revealing asked with a smile.
Lan Zhixin saw clearly through the gauze that this young man was indeed not her nephew. She turned around and left without saying a word.
Dongfang Ying said calmly:
"Sorry, I looked at the wrong room. Sorry to bother you."
Helping Lan Zhixin to leave, the man suddenly He grabbed Lan Zhixin's sleeve and said with a smile:
"Xiaosheng is having a tryst with the fairy in his dream. I don't want God to follow my wishes and send a beauty to meet me! In the past, there was Han Sheng The kite is wrong, I will be here tonight, Jia Sheng..."
Before she could finish her words, Dongfang Ying received a fist on her forehead. Suddenly the world started spinning, she fell into the room and fainted.
Dongfang Ying closed the door with her backhand and snorted coldly:
"Tonight, you will make people vomit with your fake politeness! My aunt will make you unable to wake up from your dream."
Leaving quickly with Lan Zhixin and returning to the upper room in No. A, Mingchuan Rongmei asked:
"How is it? Did you find it?"
Caiwei closed the room. Dongfang Ying shook her head and said:
"Unlucky! I found a fake and polite Brother Zhu. It seems that Sister Lan's nephew is not in this inn."
"I see. Let me go out and search all the inns in the city, and force the cashier to take out the registration books. Maybe I will be lucky enough to find it!"
Mingchuan Rongmei! He frowned and said:
"I'm afraid that my work will be in vain. I heard that the Revolutionary Party is very cautious and secretive in their actions, especially when performing tasks, and they will not use their real names. Go and check the account books. Basically, there is no clue."
Lan Zhixin also said:
"Sister Ying'er, it's too hard for you. Since it's useless, don't waste your efforts. Let's think of another way."
At this time, the maid Caisu suddenly said timidly:
"Madam, I have an idea, I don't know if it will be useful..."
Lan Zhixin also treats the two personal maids as younger sisters. She also understands that Caisu has always been smart, so she might as well listen.As soon as he heard what she had in mind, he smiled and said:
"Caisu, tell me, it doesn't matter if it's useful or not, let's brainstorm ideas!"
Caisu boldly said:
"Yes, madam. The servant is thinking that if Master Zhongkang's property is really stolen, then he must be in poverty at the moment. He has no money to stay in an inn or buy food. I don't know which house outside the city. Where is the temple shelter..."
Lan Zhixin felt a little sad when she heard this, and sat sadly on the chair, urging:
"Tell me your solution, what should I do? How can we find Zhong Kang?"
Caisu said hurriedly:
"Yes, madam, don't worry. My solution is that we buy a lot of food early tomorrow morning. , steamed buns, steamed buns, flower rolls and the like, and then put them on the road leading to Chuzhou Prefecture, giving alms to passers-by. If Master Zhongkan hears about it, he will definitely come to collect it..."
Lan Zhi My eyes lit up, this seemed to be a feasible solution! She patted her thigh and said:
"Caisu, you are so smart! Madam's love for you is not in vain. If I find the young master this time, Madam, I will reward you heavily."
< p> Caisu said shyly:"Thank you, madam. Just let Caisu talk nonsense, and madam won't blame you."
Lan Zhixin looked at Dongfang Ying:
"Sister Ying'er, what do you think of this method?"
Dongfang Ying looked at Cai Su's clever appearance and liked it very much. She mused and said:
"You can give it a try. Even if you can't find your nephew, you can still help the hungry passers-by. It's always a good thing!"
"Then sister, don't worry, have a good rest tonight. We will act accordingly tomorrow morning."
Mingchuan Rongmei interrupted:
"What if we still can't find anyone?"
Dongfang Ying said. :
"Then let's take this letter of incitement to rebellion and go to meet General Feng in person. We will use hard and soft tactics to get his words out. We will discuss how to act in detail tomorrow."
Mingchuan Rongmei nodded silently and said nothing more.
No matter how anxious Lan Zhixin was, she could only keep it in her heart, secretly praying that her nephew would be in good health and that everyone would find him smoothly tomorrow.
At this time, the body of the flying rat in the bathroom had long since melted into a pool of blood. There was a hollow pipe on the bathroom floor leading to the underground tunnel. Mingchuan Rongmei and Caiwei Caisu drained the bathtub of blood together. Following the pipe and flowing underground, the flying mouse became an "escape mouse."
But Lan Zhixin still had lingering fears and did not dare to sleep peacefully in the apartment, so she had to squeeze into Dongfang Ying and Mingchuanrong's beautiful room and barely spent the night.
Early the next morning, Lan Zhixin ordered Kuang Zhiyuan to buy a large cart of buns, steamed buns and other food, and hire peopleHe pushed it near the official road outside the city, shouted loudly, and gave away free gifts to passers-by.
Dongfang Ying, Mingchuan Rongmei and Lan Zhixin packed the five boxes and followed Kuang Zhiyuan and his party out of Longquan County.
On the roadside, Kuang Zhiyuan and two men set up their carriage and handed out breakfast. Dongfang Ying and Mingchuan Rongmei were riding horses to watch the wind, while Lan Zhixin and Caiwei Caisu were sitting in the carriage, more than ten steps apart. Observe people passing by from a distance.