The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

"Are your second brother and the Marquis old acquaintances?"

"Second brother is our eldest brother, and he has a very close relationship with the Marquis. Otherwise, how could the Marquis enlighten our second brother?"

Cheng Feng said: "The second brother you are talking about is not the bandit leader Li Lao Er."

The man who collected the protection fee's eyes lit up, "Do you know my second brother?"

Cheng Feng said: "Isn't his mountain quite far from here? How come your territory has expanded to here?"

The man said, "We protect this road. What is your relationship with my second brother?"

Cheng Feng said: "It's okay?"

"Then what is your relationship with the Marquis?"

Cheng Feng smiled, "I don't know him at all." He took out ten taels of silver and gave it to the man directly, "Let us pass."

The man said, "You are such a clumsy person. You will suffer if you go out. You can obviously get along with both sides, but you refuse to do so."

Cheng Feng asked: "Which two?"

The man said, "My second elder brother and the marquis, if you say you know them, I will let you go."

Cheng Feng didn't believe him, "Can it be as simple as one sentence?"

The man took the money and said with a smile, "No, you think we are fools. How can we not say anything? There are many people trying to get close to our second brother every day. They all have to go to the mountain with me to meet my eldest brother. Only when we know each other can we let them go."

Cheng Feng said, "Forget it, I'd rather pay money."

Cheng Feng got into the carriage and the carriage started moving forward again.

Shang Xi asked: "Why did you take so long to come back? Who was that person you just talked to?"

Cheng Feng said: "Li Lao Er has changed his profession to robbery, and his younger brother is here collecting protection money."

Shang Xi thought for a while and said, "Is it the bandit leader Li Lao Er?"

Cheng Feng said: "It was him. At that time, my uncle said something and he changed his job and collected the protection fee. He also said that he was inspired by my uncle to protect the safety of the whole journey."

Shang Xi said: "In the past, this road was infested with bandits, and it was difficult to get through. It is better to give some silver to get through than to have all your money and property robbed."

Cheng Feng laughed, "They also kidnapped women and brought them up the mountain to be concubines for the bandits."

When Shang Xi heard this, his hair stood on end.

The maid Zhu'er hugged Zhong Siyu's arm and said, "Miss, let's turn back. If we are caught by the bandits, we will be finished. If we had known this would happen, we would not have followed them."

Zhong Siyu was also scared.

Cheng Feng said: "The protection fee has been paid, no one arrested you guys, they just want a little money."

Shang Xi asked: "How much is the protection fee?"

Cheng Feng said, "The carriage behind us just now received one tael of silver, and our team received ten taels."

Shang Xi asked: "What standard is used to collect this?"

Cheng Feng smiled: "It depends on their mood. If they see if you have money, they will charge more. If you have less money, they will charge less. If you have no money, they may not even charge you."

Shang Xi said: "This makes sense."

Cheng Feng said: "Do you think what they did was reasonable?"

Shang Xi said: "If we encounter three waves of bandits along the way, and each wave of bandits robs us of some money, it will be enough for us. This is much more peaceful than before. But it must be really peaceful, so as not to encounter another wave of bandits asking for money later."

Nothing that Shang Xi worried about happened, and they entered Chaizhou City safely.

Cheng Feng said, "Let's go directly to Shi's house. We'll stay there for one night and go shopping tomorrow."

Everyone agreed, and the carriage headed towards the Shi family.

Entrusted by Wan Lianxing, they brought a lot of things to Mr. Shi.

Mr. Shi asked, "How is the Marquis?"

Cheng Feng said, "Well, ever since you treated my uncle, he has been healthy and has no problems at all."

"How are your parents?"

"They are fine too. They often miss you at home. We originally planned to come together this time, but we are out on business this time and don't have much time. We hope that you can bring your wife and family to Fengying to visit us when you have time."

Mr. Shi smiled and said, "I heard that Fengying is now very different from the past. The people under the Marquis's rule are living in peace and everything is reviving. My son is planning to go to Fengying to do business recently."

Cheng Feng said: "It has indeed changed, but it is still far from your Chaizhou. Business will get better in the future, but you won't make much money for the time being."

Shi Hongshang said: "I am thinking of opening a teahouse in Fengying."

Cheng Feng said, "Then go ahead. I have a shop and I can give you one."

Shi Hongshang said, "That's great. When are you going to leave Chaizhou? I'll go with you. My family produces some good tea. I'll bring some to my Lord and the two elders of the Wan family."

Cheng Feng said: "We are here just to buy some things, it will take about three or two days."

Mr. Shi asked: "What do you want to buy?"

Cheng Feng recounted his experiences in Chaizhou.

After hearing this, Mr. Shi said, "You are not familiar with this city. Let my son Shi Hongshang accompany you for a few days. He knows most of the merchants in the city and can buy good things without letting people like you with foreign accents suffer losses."

Cheng Feng said: "This is the best, but I'm afraid it will delay Mr. Shi's other work."

Mr. Shi smiled and said, "If he has any business, let him accompany you for a few days."

Cheng Feng said, "Then I'd better obey your command. My uncle came here to ask for a favor. I wonder if Master Shi is available."

Mr. Shi said, "Just speak up. The Marquis and I are not strangers."

Cheng Feng said, "There is an acquaintance of our Wan family who has a disfigured face. I want to know if you can heal him."

Mr. Shi said, "I can treat boils and lumps, but this man is so disfigured."

Cheng Feng said: "I used the wrong medicine, my skin got rotten, and it healed again. It's a bit ugly. I want to find a famous doctor to take a look."

Mr. Shi said, "There is little hope. I may not be able to cure him, but since the Marquis has asked, I can take a look at him. Where is he? Are you here?"

Cheng Feng said, "He is still in Fengying City. He has something to do and cannot leave. Besides, it would be inappropriate to bring him here to disturb you without telling you in advance. If you agree to help, I will go back and ask him to come over."

Mr. Shi asked, "Is this urgent?"

Cheng Feng said: "No hurry."

Mr. Shi said, "If you are not in a hurry, wait a little longer. I have to go on a long journey in two days. When I come back, I will visit the Marquis in Fengying and take a closer look at this man."

Cheng Feng said: "If that's the case, it would be great. I'm looking forward to you, my great benefactor, to go to Fengying."

Mr. Shi smiled and said, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. Our Shi family and your Wan family are predestined, so I have the opportunity to meet you, Lord. You have come from afar, and it's late. You must be tired and hungry. The food in the dining hall is ready. Please follow me to eat and we can talk while we eat."