After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 1323 Xiao An
How many powerful people can participate in this and actively make money?
Why do more and more items have to be built on a city wall? They all seem useful, but in fact they are just flashy and impractical.

Both of the people present had been in officialdom before, so they knew what was going on. They couldn't help but chuckle, and all of them kept silent about what was going on.

"Oh, I've strayed off topic." Fan Shuang took a sip of wine and said, "But I guess Huang Shen will have to rush back to China soon. Something big happened in his family."

"what happened?"

"His father was the governor of Tianshui City, the capital of Yao Nation. He was found guilty of corruption and bribery four months ago and was beheaded five days after being convicted."

He Lingchuan was surprised: "Only five days? Isn't this too fast?"

Fan Shuang sighed: "That's right, there is no precedent for it to happen so quickly."

"Why are you so anxious? Is there some big case?"

"No, that's not it." Fan Shuang suddenly came to her senses, wondering why she was saying that, and quickly changed the subject, "Anyway, Huang Shen should have received the bad news, and he should be on his way back home now."

He Lingchuan didn't ask any more questions and said casually, "I heard that your king's birthday is coming soon?"

"Yes, in a month, it will be our king's 59th birthday! The whole country will surely celebrate then." Fan Shuang said with a smile, "Brother He is also coming to watch the ceremony, our king will definitely welcome him."

According to local custom, if a person celebrates his 10th birthday, he should do so one year in advance. Therefore, the 59th birthday of the Yao King was equivalent to his 60th birthday, and it would be celebrated with great ceremony.

He Lingchuan shook his head repeatedly: "I will prepare a gift, and Brother Fan will hand it over for me when the time comes."

Since he didn't want to go, Fan Shuang certainly couldn't force him.

The meal was a great success for both the host and the guests, and Fan Shuang returned home in high spirits.

This trip to Jucheng was very fruitful. He will be able to hand over several important pieces of information after returning, and all of this will be counted as his contribution.

He Lingchuan strolled along the river back to Yangshan Chamber of Commerce, feeling the cool breeze along the way.

The Soul Mirror asked him, "Do you want to use the name of Frost Leaf State Master as a banner to deceive Yao State and Qingyang?"

"Hmm. Give yourself two more chips." He Lingchuan knew very well that with Yang Shan's current size and influence, Yao Country didn't really take him seriously. He had to give himself one or two more chips to make himself look more important.

Mirror chuckled and said, "Master Shuangye shouldn't mind being able to defeat his old rival Qingyang. Instead, he should be very happy, right?"

"You are wrong. You underestimate Imperial Master Shuangye."

"Ah?" The mirror was dissatisfied, "What's wrong?"

"Shuangye and Qingyang have been rivals for many years. When they were both in power, they hated each other to death." He Lingchuan explained, "Now Shuangye has won and forced Qingyang to go thousands of miles away. If there is no personal grudge between them, this struggle is over."

"There is an old saying, 'Forgive others when you can'. A veteran official like Shuang Ye should understand the essence of it the best." He continued, "Qing Yang has already lost power. If he continues to pursue him, he will only be asking for trouble."

Mirror seemed to understand: "So, you are causing trouble for Shuangye?"

"Yes." He Lingchuan smiled, "When he receives the news, he will probably be unhappy. But I never mentioned his name, it's all up to the Yao people to imagine."

He had done something even more excessive before, but Frost Leaf didn't even get angry, so what was this time?
Back at Yangshan Chamber of Commerce, it was rare that Dong Rui was there, so He Lingchuan asked about Wanqi Feng's whereabouts.

That guy disappeared for two days.

He asked casually, but when Wanqi Liang saw him, he subconsciously straightened his back: "The clan leader went out to collect targets, and it seems that he has already reached the outskirts of Liu County and near Lvyi Villa."

He is a member of the Black Armor Army. The so-called target is, of course, the next person that the Black Armor leader is going to deal with!
Wanqi Liang clearly remembered how brutal and powerful his lord was when he put on the Qianglong armor. Although He Lingchuan was now wearing ordinary clothes, he still had the same respect for He Lingchuan.

"How's your back injury?"

"It's just a minor injury, you can move!" The lord even remembered where he was injured.

He Lingchuan glanced at him. The young man stood at attention as soon as he saw him. He seemed a little nervous. Was it because he was frightened by Dong Rui's corpse puppet last time? "It happens that Green Cloud Villa is not far from Liu County of Pei State. Inform Wanqi Feng and we will meet in Liu County."

"Yes." Wanqi Liang turned around and did it without saying anything.

"Liu County?" Dong Rui was stunned for a moment before he realized, "Are you talking about Lao Fu's job?"

He Lingchuan had just mentioned this matter when he was interrupted by Fan Shuang's visit.

"Fu Liushan originally wanted to go, but he's been busy with two scripts. He has to give them to the troupe for rehearsal in three days, and the show will be staged in five days. He can't spare the time, so he asked me for help. He also told me that this job is more suitable for Jiuyou..." He Lingchuan uttered the term with difficulty, "...the Great Emperor, not the Heavenly Master."

Fu Liushan’s original words were: I will feel relieved if you are willing to help.

Dozens of people were killed at once. No matter whether the murderer was a demon or a ghost, he was very fierce and vicious.

He had personally witnessed the abilities of He Lingchuan and Dong Rui. Besides, hadn't these two started to fight against violence and protect the good?
Dong Rui couldn't stop laughing.

He Lingchuan thought about it, and then called Jiang Lishui: "How many chambers of commerce do we have contact with in Yao Country now?"

"Six."

"I have an old friend named Huang Shen, who just returned to Yaodu from Lingxu City. His father was the governor of Tianshui City, but he was dismissed and executed a few months ago. There seems to be some hidden story. Send someone to find out about his father's downfall."

"Yes."

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Thirty miles west of Liu County, a mule cart drove towards Lvyun Villa.

Ren Yazi was taking a nap on the seat, and the two little girls were sitting opposite each other, looking at each other curiously.

Among them, a girl about 11 or 12 years old spoke up: "My name is Tingting, Han Tingting. What's your name?"

The coarse cloth clothes she was wearing had faded from washing, didn't fit her well, and had three or four patches on them, but all these could not hide her beautiful face.

The girl sitting opposite her was only five or six years old. She looked like a beautiful porcelain doll, with big, round eyes and clear black and white.

She hugged her knees, rested her chin on them, and said nothing.

Tingting noticed that her socks were torn, revealing two toes.

"Take off your socks and I'll mend them for you."

She urged her twice before the girl took off her socks and handed them to her.

Tingting took it and looked at it: "These socks are so big, they won’t stick to my feet, right?" They are bigger than her feet.

"Aunt Wu gave it to me."

Tingting naturally didn't know who Aunt Wu was. She looked at the human tooth next to her and asked, "What's your name?"

This time the little girl answered: "Xiao An."

"Why are you in this car? Were you also sold by your family?"

Xiao An shook his head: "I fell asleep on the side of the road, and when I woke up I was in the car, and different people came to see me. Then I was brought here, and that's when I saw you."

It took Tingting a long time to digest these words before she could barely understand: "Were you picked up by them?"

It wasn't sold, but picked up directly?

Xiao An blinked, as if he didn't understand.

"Where are your family members? Where are your parents?"

"My father is very scary. I don't want to be with him." Xiao An showed a sad look, "Mom is gone. She passed away two days ago."

Han Tingting exclaimed: "You are also pitiful. Don't be afraid, I will help you in the future."

Xiao An turned his head to look at her: "Where are we going and why are you in the car?"

"Green Villa, we were sold to Green Villa as maids." Han Tingting said to her while sewing socks, "My family is so poor. My parents sold my sister and only got ten kilograms of coarse grain in exchange, which was gone after a few days. My mother came to me crying and begged me, so I agreed. Anyway, even if I stayed at home, I would starve to death in the end."

She smiled at Xiao An: "The trafficker told my mother that Green Villa bought me not to be a servant girl, but to be the young master's personal maid, with food and shelter, and a salary of five cents a month."

Xiao An didn't understand: "What is a personal maid?"

"I heard that they are servants who serve the young masters, including their meals, clothes, and things, and wait for the young masters to order them around."

Ren Yazi also woke up and said to the two girls in a bad mood, "Why are you making so much noise? Why don't you go to bed?"

Tingting quickly asked him: "How many young masters are there in Green Villa?"

"two."

"Which one shall I serve?"

The man looked at her and said, "He must be the second young master."

"Is he good?"

"Okay." Ren Yazi smiled, "The second young master of Green Villa loves girls like you the most."

His smile made Xiao An feel malicious, but Ting Ting was very happy and pointed at Xiao An: "Where will she go? Can she come with me?"

"That's Green Villa's arrangement. How can I control it?"

With the sound of rumbling, the mule cart finally drove into Green Villa. Behind it was the mountain road, which made the stone gate tower look like the open mouth of a giant beast.

Tingting leaned against the window and exclaimed in admiration: "Wow, I have never seen such a magnificent gatehouse."

"Is it big?" Xiao An blinked. "Where I live there is also a gatehouse, which is bigger and more beautiful than this one. It comes in three colors: red, white and black."

"Oh, so you are a lady from a wealthy family?" Tingting looked at the human trafficker. Was Xiao An abducted and sold?

"What is wealth?"

"It means that your family is rich, you can eat a lot of delicious food, wear beautiful clothes, and have a lot of people to order you around."

Xiao An thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I have them at home."

Ren Yazi's face darkened: "We are here, stop talking nonsense!"

The mule cart stopped behind the woodshed, and someone came to meet them. The human trafficker bowed to him and said, "Butler Zou, I have brought the two little guys to you!"

Butler Zou looked at the two girls in the car: "Dirty, but good-looking. Are you sure they are not from nearby?"

"Neither of them." The trafficker pointed at Tingting and said, "This one is from the county, and the other little one was picked up from the roadside in Chenjiazhuang, which is very far from here."

Steward Zou then handed him a few taels of silver and said to the girls, "Come down."

The two girls got off the car, the human trafficker got the money, and left on the mule cart.

After sending him away, Butler Zou said to the two of them, "Come with me. You two stink so badly that you need to wash yourself properly, or the young master will blame me again."

(End of this chapter)