The happy life of a prodigal

What a coincidence, I recognized a younger sister before, who just happened to be in North Central Plains, just happened to let me meet again...

Moreover, when he got off the carriage just now, he said a few words clearly.

If you really know yourself, you should be able to hear your own voice, and it is impossible to remain indifferent.

Fang Xiu thought for a while and replied: "It should be... Let's take a look first. I want to investigate the granary in Linze Mansion, so I can use her as a shield."

Fake nobles are not uncommon in this era of underdeveloped information. Many people can even forge the documents of knighthood and go to a place to bluff.

And all the local celebrities and dignitaries were deceived.

Anyway, the Chu State has a large area, and there are countless nobles, so just pretending to be an identity will not arouse too much suspicion.

There is a book in Zhuxuanzhai that once recorded a thing.

A guy surnamed Zhou gave himself the honorary status of a county magistrate. When he went to a place, he could use this status to eat and drink in the homes of those gentry, and he could always cheat some money when he left.

With such a method, in just two years, he actually traveled around half of the Chu country, without spending a tael of money, but cheated a lot.

It wasn't until I met the rightful owner of the county magistrate that I revealed my secrets...

In other words, this guess is not impossible.

Chapter 531 Linze Mansion

No matter what, Fang Xiu and his party followed the guy who claimed to be Xin'anbo's younger sister and headed towards Linze Mansion.

Linze Mansion is not too far away from Du Ming Mansion. Fang Xiu and his party have already traveled all day. According to the original plan, they should have arrived.

But because of the wrong way, I was delayed a lot of time. If I didn't happen to meet 'her', I might not be able to catch up until tomorrow.

The difference between Linze Mansion and Du Ming Mansion is not that big.

If there is any difference, it is that the city wall is higher, there are more passers-by, the atmosphere of fireworks is stronger, and it will be more prosperous.

Of course, the prosperity here is relatively speaking, compared to Gusu Mansion and Jingshi Mansion, it is still far behind.

The carriage of 'Ms. Fang' was escorted by a policeman, so no one stopped her.

Fang Xiu and his group were stopped outside the city gate.

"From where? For what?"

A soldier guarding the city came up and asked the same question.

"I came from Du Ming Mansion, I want to buy something here, Du Ming Mansion is too small..."

With a smile on his face, Bai Xiaochun leaned forward, skillfully took out a bit of broken silver from his bosom and stuffed it into the hand of the city guard, saying.

The expression on the guard's face didn't change at all, he put the bit of silver into his pocket calmly, waved his hand, and said impatiently: "Let's go!"

"Okay, thank you, my lord!"

Bai Xiaochun arched his hands, waved his hands, and said, "Go to the city!"

A group of people entered the city in such a mighty way.

Fang Xiu sat in the carriage, witnessed this scene, and shook his head.

Although he used to be a person who would give money when he saw others, but... at this moment, as an envoy, seeing such a situation, he still couldn't help but want to sigh.

When defending a city, the most important place in a city is the city gate.

The gates of the city are so laxly guarded, if you really meet someone who needs to be investigated, such as a wanted Jiangyang thief, or the enemy's spy, if you don't search carefully, you can enter the city with just a few scraps of money, what will happen? as a result of?

Fang Xiu can guess it without thinking too much.

Of course, all he needs to do is change that.

If the entire three realms of the Central Plains were in a harmonious scene of never closing their doors at night, the existence of myself as an inspector would be meaningless.

"Master, where are we going next?"

Just entering the city, after walking forward for a while, Bai Xiaochun leaned over to the side of the carriage and asked.

In the past, it was always to find a local post station, or the local government office to arrange it on its behalf.

However, at this time, it is obviously inappropriate to go to the government office after having that 'Ms. Fang'.

Moreover, Fang Xiu himself has the idea of ​​"hiding his identity", so it is impossible to go to the post station, let alone ask the government office for help.

"Inquire about where that Miss Fang lived before, and we will find an inn nearby to stay."

Fang Xiu thought for a while and ordered.

"Yes, Master!"

After Bai Xiaochun heard this, he hurriedly responded.

The group continued to move forward, and soon Bai Xiaochun followed Fang Xiu's instructions and got everything done.

"Master, I have inquired about it, and that Miss Fang did not live in the station, but in the inn, which is here.

I asked the shopkeeper of this inn, the remaining rooms are just enough for us to stay..."

After Fang Xiu heard this, he nodded and said, "Very well, I will live here."

"Yes, Master!"

Bai Xiaochun responded, and went to the shopkeeper to pay the money.

"Brother Fang, Linze Mansion is different, there are far more people on the street than Du Ming Mansion!"

It was the first time he left Du Ming's mansion, Shangguan Hongzhi was very excited, he was very interested in everything, even when he saw the tables, chairs and benches in the inn, he would go over to have a look.

Zhao Yan said a little weakly: "When can I eat, I'm going to starve to death......"

As soon as the words were finished, a waiter came up and said with a smile: "How many guest officials want to eat?"

Zhao Yan glanced at him and only said two words: "Nonsense."

I didn't come to this inn to eat and stay in a hotel. Could it be that I came to see the scenery?

The waiter boy was not angry when he was bullied, instead he smiled brighter, patted his mouth, and said: "It's a little talkative...

Those guest officers, what do you want to eat? "

Zhao Yan randomly found a table and sat down, and asked, "What signature dishes do you have here?"

The young man was obviously already very familiar with this question, and he knew the answer by heart.

Zhao Yan just asked a question, and he answered very smoothly: "The shop has many signature dishes, such as braised prawns, braised pig's trotters, steamed mandarin fish..."

"Let's start with a dish of braised prawns."

As soon as the boy opened his mouth, Zhao Yan said impatiently.

"okay!"

The young man responded, and then said: "Guest officer, let me remind you first, the river is already frozen in the winter, and a plate of prawns will take three or four people to take turns to go to the river." If you try to fish it, you may not be able to fish it up.

So the price is…”

As he spoke, he looked at Fang Xiu who was sitting next to Zhao Yan.

These waiters have met many people, and they can tell at a glance who is the real "master" in the group.

Obviously, there are twenty or so people in this business, and this young master who hasn't said a word since he first came in is the real master, and he's also the one who can get the money.

"How much silver?"

Zhao Yan didn't notice this detail, but asked.

"Today there is only this last plate of prawns left, but the price has not changed from before. It's all five taels of silver, do you think?"

Five taels of silver is the wages of an ordinary family in Gyeonggi for three to four months.

In this Central Plains Road, it may not be more than three or four months. Ordinary people really can't afford it, so it's no wonder that this boy wants to do so extravagantly, asking such a question.

"It's only five taels of silver, I thought how much..."

Of course, Zhao Yan is not a girl from an ordinary family.

In her opinion, a cup of drunkenness costs ten taels of silver, and a plate of oily prawns requires going to the river to catch prawns in winter and stewing them in oil. Five taels of silver is already very conscientious.

She opened her mouth and was about to respond when she heard a voice from the next table: "Xiao Er, another plate of braised prawns!"

The voice was very crisp, it sounded a bit like the voice of the younger Xiu'er, and it was familiar, as if I had heard it somewhere.

Fang Xiu, Zhao Yan, and Shangguan Hongzhi all looked back subconsciously.

I saw an eleven or twelve-year-old girl sitting on a chair, and the table in front of her was filled with all kinds of dishes with only residue left.

The previous voice was obviously coming from her.

Chapter 532 You don't know me?

"This......"

Hearing the little girl's words, the waiter's waiter looked embarrassed, looked at Zhao Yan, and said in a low voice: "This girl, that one is Xin'anbo's younger sister, and she said she would eat this plate of fried oil." Shrimp, small..."

When Zhao Yan heard this, the expression on her face became a little strange, she glanced at the little girl again, and then at Fang Xiu.

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said casually: "Since she is Xin Amber's younger sister, we ordinary people should not argue with her...

It's just a plate of oily prawns, as long as you want, we will eat it every day in the future. "

The first half of the sentence was for that boy, and the second half was for Zhao Yan.

After Zhao Yan heard this, she curled her lips and didn't continue to pester her.

"Master..."

At this time, Bai Xiaochun leaned over, beside him, whispered: "Master, I have already inquired about it.

The news of your appearance in Du Ming's mansion has spread throughout the Central Plains. They all heard that there is a little girl beside you, and then some people guessed that it was your younger sister...

This girl probably just heard about this, and then hired a few people, put on a show, wandered around the nearby village twice, 'inadvertently' revealed that she is your sister, and then... …”

This little girl was naturally referring to Zhao Yan.

It's just that Fang Xiu never explained Zhao Yan's identity, so of course others don't know.

People like Shangguan Hongzhi, who have been in contact with many people, also know that this little girl's surname is Zhao, and the relationship between her and Xin'anbo is extraordinary.

However, others can only guess.

After guessing and guessing, there are only two answers, and the most likely one is Xin Amber's younger sister.

After all, except for the young and ignorant sister, who would rely on the side of the Inspector who is patrolling for His Majesty.

Fang Xiu understood the cause and effect of this matter after only listening to it once.

He nodded slightly, looked at the little girl who was still eating and drinking at the other table, wondering what he was thinking.

"What are you looking at, haven't you seen anyone eating?"

Coincidentally, the little girl was also looking up, as if to see if her braised prawns were ready.

After the eyes of the two met, the little girl bared her teeth like a tiger with its teeth and claws open.

Not to mention, with this appearance, it really looks like when Fang Xiu was in the capital.

"you do not know me?"

Fang Xiu looked at her, not angry, but with a smile on his face, and said lightly.

When the little girl heard this, she showed a disdainful expression on her face, curled her lips, and said, "Whenever you are, everyone will know you..."

After Fang Xiu heard this, he was not angry, shook his head, and then turned his head away.

Shangguan Hongzhi looked at the little girl belatedly, and blurted out: "Xin'anbo's younger sister is just..."

Speaking of this, it seemed that something had come to mind, and the voice stopped abruptly.

He is not a stupid person, and he figured it out in just a few seconds.

Since the inspector does not want to expose this self-talking little girl, if he does this, it will make the inspector unhappy.

Fang Xiu glanced at him and said, "Let's eat our food, don't worry about her."

"Guest officer, please eat your food slowly!"

At this time, the servant also came out of the back kitchen with the food, and gently placed it on the table.