The strange story of Huai'an Inn

Zhong Liu never expected that Xu Hanke would make such a condition.

This is not the same as the upright and upright criminal officer he imagined...

The shopkeeper put his hands into his sleeves, but he didn't see any surprise, but his eyes were cold, "What does Mr. Xiansi want this list for?"

"Is the earth in this world the king's land, and the people in the world are the king's ministers. If someone with supernatural powers escapes the law, sooner or later something will happen. What happened 50 years ago must not be repeated." Xu Hanke word by word Paused, as if his words were too important to be refuted.

The shopkeeper said with a smile, "My lord is right, it's just that you got the list of these people, how do you ensure that what happened 50 years ago will not happen again?"

"It's very simple. Register the identities, places of origin and respective abilities of these people one by one, and record them in the files of the household department. That's all. As long as they keep themselves safe and don't use their abilities to do things that violate the laws of our dynasty, they will not any trouble."

"That's all?" The shopkeeper's smile added a bit of mockery, "If one day, Tiangu people invade again, will Xiansi follow this list to search for these people one by one, appeal to the righteousness of the family and the country, and let them The so-called common people in the world go to fight with the innocent people?"

"In the face of a national crisis, everyone is responsible. If the innocent people really come back, all of us must sacrifice for the well-being of more people."

"Hehe, if you are willing to sacrifice, it is because of your high morals. But if you ask others to 'self-sacrifice', I can only send you a poem: What a big white lotus."

Chong Liu burst out laughing beside him.

Liu Sheng frowned, and said sharply, "It seems that the shopkeeper doesn't plan to cooperate anymore?"

The shopkeeper Shi Shiran replied, "You guessed right, I refuse to write you the list."

Chong Liu felt that the air in the whole room seemed to be tightly gripped.He just felt confused, obviously both he and the shopkeeper had saved Xu Hanke's life, why the first thing he did after waking up was to trouble the shopkeeper?

I really can't figure out the truth in people's minds...

Xu Hanke shook his head with great regret, "Master Zhu, I know that you have contacts with many distinguished people, but no matter how noble you are, is it worthy of being today?"

The implication is that what he just said is actually the meaning of the emperor?

Chong Liu began to hear some overtones.

The current Holy Majesty has always wanted to make meritorious deeds, and to leave a name of great achievements like his ancestors... If the emperor wants this list, how does he want to use it?Will these abilities be used to...expand the territory?

If he knew the whole concept of filth, if he knew what a primitive and powerful force it is... the consequences...

Xu Han paused, then continued, "I know the shopkeeper is a businessman, so we can handle this matter in another way. As long as you can provide the list, these people will be in your charge. Everything is still the same as before It's the same, except that every few months you have to hand over all the business records, and those craftsmen under you don't even need to know.

Not only that, the shopkeeper's business can be regarded as doing business for the government, and every year Zhaoning Road will allocate part of the salary to you for you to repair the inn, or for other purposes.So and so, what do you think? "

Is this the rhythm of using money to buy off the shopkeeper?

The shopkeeper sneered, and replied without hesitation, "Zhu Mou pays attention to integrity in business. They are willing to entrust their secrets to me, so I can't betray their trust. Forgive me, Mr. Xian, this matter, Zhu Mou can't do it." .”

After finishing speaking, the shopkeeper turned around directly and said to Chong Liu, "Let's go."

Liu Sheng seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by Xu Hanke.Seeing Zhu Helan and Guan Chongliu go out, Xu Hanke said, "This time I took the risk of getting infected with this thing, which is enough to convince the officials of our guess. There are too many secrets in the treasurer Zhu. The water is too deep to move him easily. Let's go back to the capital first and report on the things we found in this investigation."

"What if he runs away?"

Xu Hanke coughed twice, sat back on the bed, brushed away the messy hair on his forehead, "He won't leave."

"How are you so sure?"

"Because the locust tree is here. He can't leave." Xu Hanke said, his smile faded from the usual light and elegant, and became a little unpredictable.

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On the other side, Chong Liu silently followed behind the shopkeeper.Suddenly the shopkeeper stopped, and Chong Liu almost ran into him.

Shopkeeper Zhu turned around and looked at him with a half-smile.

"Liu'er, are you afraid?"

Chongliu replied honestly, "I'm afraid... I heard that the book said that the punishments used by the government to interrogate prisoners, such as Ling Chi, are considered pediatrics..."

The shopkeeper laughed, "They want to arrest me, not you."

"Then I follow you to do things, and I can't escape the responsibility..."

"Then how about you go and act as a spy for Xu Hanke and report for a commutation of sentence?"

"Boss...Although I'm just a small running hall, I still know the most basic morals. You're underestimating me for saying that." Chong Liu complained dissatisfiedly, with his hands on his waist.

Shopkeeper Zhu kept laughing under his breath, as if he thought he was some cute little animal.He put his hands on Chong Liu's shoulders, and looked at him with a serious look that was different from usual, "Liu'er, you have worked hard these days. If you don't want to do this job, you can tell him now." I. I understand."

Chong Liu blinked and thought about it seriously, "Master, I still want to do it."

The shopkeeper seemed a little surprised, "There are so many dangers, and so many weird things, are you still willing?"

"You also said that my biggest problem is curiosity. I've seen so many people in the past two days. If you ask me to go back, I won't be able to go back either."

Seeing that Chongliu spoke sincerely, I wish the shopkeeper's expression softened.He nodded, "If that's the case, you'll be considered a regular from today onwards. I'll leave some errands for Houyaren's business to you."

"Okay! Don't worry about my work!" Chong Liu was grinning, as if he had received honey.

Just as he was about to turn around and go back to the lobby, Chong Liu suddenly remembered something, turned his head and said to the shopkeeper, "Master, I have already washed that suit, and I will send it back to you later."

The shopkeeper tilted his head and thought for a while, then said with a smile, "No need, your dress is more suitable than mine, so I gave it to you."

"Ah?! My boss, I can't bear this!" Chong Liu was flattered.

But shopkeeper Zhu said with a firm tone, half-jokingly, "Of course I can bear it. Seeing how you dress my clothes nicely, I'm in a good mood."

After finishing speaking, Shi Shiran left, leaving Chong Liu standing there with a dazed expression.

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Xu Hanke and Liu Sheng were welcomed away by the officials of the local state capital the next day, and the national teacher also left to return to Beijing. The Huai'an Inn, which had been bustling for several days, became deserted again, and life gradually returned to normal.

Chong Liu is still running back as before.Although there is an extra job, the shopkeeper hasn't called him much in the past few days, probably because there is no new job for him to do.It's just that one day when he was helping the shopkeeper clean the house, he saw Fairy Jiuluan's handle of floating dust placed on a shelf.

Maybe it was sent by the national teacher?

Chongliu didn't see the shopkeeper leave the inn, and he didn't know when he was going to find the person who could make the copper basin to help the national teacher break his dream.

However, the strange protrusions in Chong Liu's fingers did not continue to grow.It's just that when I woke up in the morning, I haven't heard the sound of Chenghuang passing by for many days.

Chenghuang is sick?Or went to visit other places?

Chong Liu was actually a little worried.

One afternoon, after seeing off a group of guests for lunch, the kitchen was busy preparing the dishes for the evening. Chong Liu and Zhu Yi quickly cleaned the tables and chairs, placed chopstick holders and sauce and vinegar bottles, and divided the wine into a group. Bottles in wine jugs.

At this time, a guest came in.The person who came was about 40 years old, his face was full of weather patterns carved by the sun, and he was wearing a brown coarse cloth blouse. His hands were nervously clutching an old package, and he could see the mud that hadn't been cleaned under his nails.There was a kind of timidity in his eyes that is unique to people who don't go to the city often, as if he was not sure whether his actions were "in line with the rules".

Chong Liu hurriedly greeted him, smiling as warmly as ever, "Here you come, guest officer! Who are you? Do you want to stay at the hotel?"

As he spoke, he took off the white towel on his shoulders and dusted the dust off his clothes for the guests.

The peasant was blushed by Chong Liu's enthusiasm, and stood up straight awkwardly, "Little... little brother, let me ask you, do you have a Mr. Zhu here?"

"Yes! Are you here to find our shopkeeper? What a coincidence, he just went out to discuss business with the hotel, and he will be back in a while. Would you like to have a cup of tea in the lobby to rest?"

The farmer was brought to a nearby table by Chongliu to sit down, and Chongliu promptly brought him a pot of tea and a plate of peanuts, "Do you want some dim sum? Our dim sum is from Osmanthus Zhai, Bel Delicious and not expensive."

"Little brother, don't be too busy, I'll just sit here." The farmer smiled embarrassedly.

"That's fine. Call me if you have anything to do." After Chong Liu finished speaking, he continued to help Zhu Yi sweep the floor.

After finishing his work, Zhu Yi went to clean up the rooms of the guests who had paid and checked out today.Chong Liu stayed in the lobby and stared. There were no guests at the moment, and he had nothing to do. He couldn't bear to read the opera book in his hand, so he lay down on the counter and tried to talk to the farmer.

"Brother, where are you calling?"

"Ah, I'm from Shuilipo."

"Yo, that's pretty far."

"No, I set off at dawn today, and I'm only here now." As if remembering something, he took out a piece of mustache from his bag, and looked at Chong Liu shyly, "That... I can Are you eating out here?"

Chong Liu said with a smile, "Okay, eat quickly, you must be very hungry."

The peasant munched on the hard cake, and looked out of the door, as if he was worried.

Chongliu thought, this person wants to see the shopkeeper, is it... for the dental business?

So he asked, "Brother, why are you looking for our shopkeeper?"

The farmer seemed a little embarrassed.Chong Liu hurriedly said, "It's okay, it's okay, you don't have to tell me, I'll just ask casually."

The farmer took a sip of tea, swallowed the cake in his mouth, and then said, "Actually, there is nothing I can't say... I heard from an alchemist who passed by our village that there is a wish here that might help me." Just came, sir."

"Alchemist?" Chong Liu paused, then laughed dryly, "Could it be someone named Song Mingzi?"

"Ah! Yes, yes! That's him!"

Okay...Chongliu has always wondered what kind of cooperative relationship Song Mingzi has with the shopkeeper...So it's a babysitter?

"Our shopkeeper is really capable, you have found the right person." Chong Liu also praised his boss dutifully.

The farmer nodded absent-mindedly, and sighed, "I have no other choice... If this continues, there will be no harvest this year, and our family will starve to death."

When Chong Liu heard this, he hurriedly walked out from behind the counter and sat on the stool next to the farmer, "What's going on? Is there a drought or a flood? I haven't heard of it either?" Obviously what the neighbors said was , this year the weather is so warm and early, it will be a good year.

"It's not... it's our land... haunted!"