The prince is very fierce

The lanterns in the small streets emitted a dim light in the snowy night. There were fewer and fewer customers in the wine shops and tea shops, and the Goulan gambling house was noisy. From time to time, people entered with glowing faces and came out with shabby faces.

Zhu Manzhi held the knife on his waist and patrolled back and forth on the snowy street. Some snowflakes fell on the chest of the black brocade robe but he didn't notice it. His childish cheeks were full of sadness.

The last time she said goodbye to Prince Xu, she was given seven days to investigate the details of White Horse Village. She had to patrol the streets during the day and could not leave her post without permission. She could only ride a horse outside Chang'an City at night to inquire for information.

It's a pity that there are crouching tigers and hidden dragons in Chang'an City. Behind any small shop, there may be a behemoth standing in the court. In places that are not under her jurisdiction, there is no information at all. So far, she has not even found out whose property Baima Village belongs to.

Thinking of the phrase "Sell you to a brothel", Zhu Manzhi felt a little worried. Prince Xu might not really sell her to a brothel, but if he thought she was lazy and ignored her, he would lose the opportunity to enter the emperor's camp. opportunity. She actually works very hard. She doesn’t come back until after midnight every day, and she has to get up before dawn to patrol the streets...

As I was thinking wildly, the time was getting later and later, and it was already beyond the agreed time.

Zhu Manzhi walked back from the other end of the street, kept looking around, and muttered to himself: "Isn't he not coming..." Just after walking a few steps, the sound of horse hooves came from behind. .

Zhu Manzhi's eyes lit up, and he quickly turned around and saw Xu Buling, dressed in white robe, trotting up to him on horseback. His face was cold, and he seemed a little worried.

Zhu Manzhi trotted forward quickly, raised his little face and raised his hand to salute:

"Mr. Xu, you are here!"

Xu Buling stood up and dismounted: "Sorry, there was something delayed on the road. I'm late."

"It's not too late." Zhu Manzhi cheered up, chuckled, and then felt a little guilty, whispering in a low voice: "Mr. Xu, last time you asked me to check on Baima Village..."

Seeing her like this, Xu Buling knew that nothing had been found and said casually:

"Put aside the matter in Baima Village and help me investigate a theft case first."

Zhu Manzhi was stunned for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief and patted his chest: "No problem, that's what I do. Who lost something?" He shook off all the snowflakes on it.

Xu Buling frowned slightly and took a look, and Zhu Manzhi realized something was wrong. His face turned red, he coughed slightly, and stood up straight.

"I was at Sun's shop just now. I heard that the shop clerk invested the shopkeeper's money... two hundred taels, which is probably the shopkeeper's life savings..."

Xu Buling led the horse to walk and said what he had just seen and heard.

Zhu Manzhi listened carefully, his face gradually becoming serious. Two hundred taels of silver is not a small amount, a dou of rice in Chang'an City is only three coins. Even if she is a well-paid wolf guard, there are various ways to get the silver reward, and she will have to save it for three years if she fights with her life.

"This three talents are really nothing, ungrateful..."

"Don't talk nonsense. You are patrolling the streets in Dayefang. Do you know anyone who is well-informed on the street?"

Chang'an City has a population of one million, with three religions and nine streams mixed in, and the underground forces are intricately intertwined. When looking for a gambler in the big city of Chang'an, the government's spies are naturally inferior to the rogue gangsters in the wells.

Zhu Manzhi frowned and thought for a moment: "Well... I just came here not long ago, and I only heard that Mr. Chen Si from Changle Street is very well-informed and knows everything. But... I am a member of the government, and people will not pay attention to me when I come here." I……"

"Lead the way, I'll ask!"

Zhu Manzhi nodded, took the reins diligently, and led Xu Buling to Changle Street not far away.

An assassin appeared in Longyin Pavilion a few days ago. Zhu Manzhi naturally heard about the news that Xu Buling was kidnapped, but his level was too low to even have the right to intervene. Now walking side by side with Xu Buling, she hesitated. Down:

"Mr. Xu, you were kidnapped by thieves a few days ago, are you okay?"

"You think so?"

"It seems fine. I heard that the thief is a woman. Mr. Xu, you are so handsome. Have you ever done anything to you..."

Xu Buling was speechless and slapped Zhu Manzhi's buttocks with his scabbard.

Zhu Manzhi trembled and quickly shut up. There was a hint of anger in his eyes, but he didn't dare to show it...

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Changle Street is next door to Yongningfang. Although it is not as good as Dayefang, which has a lot of money, it is still a prosperous area in Chang'an City. Most of the wealthy businessmen and gentry live there. There are many brothels and the entertainment industry is very developed. Chang'an' It is known as "Biyifang".

Chen Siye is the owner of a restaurant on Changle Street. He traveled through the world of martial arts when he was young. He knows everyone from both sides of the street, black and white, and has many spies. He is considered an information dealer in the world. As for whether he has any connections with the government behind his back. Naturally, there is no way to know when it will be online, but it is possible to stay in Chang'an City for such a long time.

Zhu Manzhi led Zhui Feng, who was taller than her, to an alley in Changle Street. There were four or five thugs standing outside a restaurant on the street. People from the Jianghu community were coming in and out. They all behaved quite well and put down their soldiers at the door. edge.

Xu Buling took off the long sword from his waist and handed it to Zhu Manzhi, then entered the restaurant alone.

Snowflakes are flying and the wind is howling.

Zhu Manzhi stood in the alley with nothing to do. The tall horse next to him was very well-behaved. He stood motionless, even breathing evenly, and stared at her curiously with his bright black eyes.

This was the first time Zhu Manzhi saw such a smart horse. He raised his hand and touched the horse's neck. Unfortunately, Zhui Feng was a little disgusted and took two steps away with a "step-".

"cut-"

Zhu Manzhi pouted and picked up the sword in his hand to check.

The sword is three feet six long, and the wood of the scabbard cannot be seen. It only looks a bit simple and solemn. The sword was three inches out, and the four small words 'do without orders' could be seen engraved on it. Tiny snowflakes lightly fell on the blade of the sword, and then it split into two parts silently.

Zhu Manzhi's eyes lit up. This was the first time he saw such a good sword. He couldn't put it down just by holding it. He wanted to pull it out and try it, but he didn't expect that there was sudden movement in the distance behind him.

Bang bang——

"ah--"

The sound of punches to the flesh was followed by the screams of several people.

Zhu Manzhi was startled. He turned around and saw a few thugs outside the restaurant pulling out knives from the darkness and running in in a hurry.

Zhu Manzhi suddenly became anxious. He didn't expect that there would be a conflict if Xu Buling went in to ask for news, so he quickly led his horse and ran over to help.

But before he took a few steps, a sound of "crash--" came from the second floor of the restaurant.

The window on the second floor of the restaurant suddenly broke, and broken wood flew across the falling snow.

The tall Fourth Master Chen was knocked out of the window upside down and fell directly onto the bluestone pavement, letting out a muffled groan.

Xu Buling, who was dressed in white robe, rushed out of the window and struck down with a fierce kick in the air.

The thugs who turned around and ran out all took a few steps back as if facing a formidable enemy, without even a chance to step forward to block them.

With his life hanging by a thread, Fourth Master Chen came to his senses after falling to the ground. He groaned and raised his hands in fear:

"Young hero, spare your life!"

Bang—

Ling Kong still stepped on his chest, but his strength was obviously reduced.

Mr. Chen's back hit the ground, he grabbed Xu Buling's boots with both hands and coughed muffledly.

Xu Bu Ling frowned and looked down at the street gangsters at his feet:

"Tell me the rules of the world, are you worthy?"

"I'm not worthy...ahem..."

Fourth Master Chen coughed repeatedly, raised his hand to make the running thugs move away, and forced a smile:

"I'm just a person who buys information. I can't be a charlatan. I answer all questions and just save my life..."

Zhu Manzhi in the alley had shock in his eyes. He didn't expect Xu Buring to ask for news like this. This was too overbearing, and even a police officer like her couldn't stand it. However, remembering Xu Buling's identity, she silently retreated.

Xu Buling loosened his boots and looked down at Fourth Master Chen: "I know a man named Sancai who is a gambler. He suddenly became rich overnight a few days ago. He must have appeared in nearby gambling houses."

Fourth Master Chen didn't get up for a long time. He could only sit on the ground and cover his chest. He thought about it for a moment and then looked at the thug who was facing a formidable enemy: "Go and check to see if there is this person."

Several thugs did not dare to neglect and ran out to inquire about the news.

Xu Buling saw a lot of people watching from the sidelines. He frowned and glanced around. The area around the restaurant returned to its usual comings and goings, as if nothing had happened just now.

About two-quarters of an hour later, a thug ran back and said in a deep voice:

"Fourth Master, Lao Zhao's gambling stall had a guest a few days ago. He was very fat. He lost all his money in the middle of the night. He also owed more than five hundred taels of silver. He said he was going to pay it the next day but couldn't get it out... "

Fourth Master Chen frowned, thought for a moment, got up from the ground, and bowed slightly: "Young hero, you heard me, if you lose everything in a gambling house, you will definitely not get your money back."

Xu Buring had already expected this result: "Where did the person go?"

Fourth Master Chen hesitated for a moment, then a pair of old fists appeared in front of his eyes, and he was smashed into the window of the restaurant. The people watching inside were frightened and hurried away.

The punch was not heavy, but it frightened Fourth Master Chen out of his courage. He hurriedly turned over and raised his hand: "Young hero, don't be impulsive. I said... the money you owe to the gambling house must be paid back." Yes. If those three talents can't get the money, they will definitely be taken away by the Zhu family..."

"Take him there?"

"This young hero has to ask Zhu Manlong from Hutai Street. He is senior than me."

Xu Buling nodded, took out a banknote from his sleeve, threw it to Mr. Chen, then turned and walked towards the alley:

"Keep your mouth shut about what happened today. If word gets out, you will be the first to die."

Fourth Master Chen picked up the banknote slightly unexpectedly, and immediately showed a bit of surprise. He opened his mouth, but still couldn't hold it back:

"Young hero, you've already given me some money and it's over. I didn't offend you, so why did you beat me up for no reason?"

"Give me money directly. What if you tell lies?"

"..."

Fourth Master Chen was stunned for a long time, he really had nothing to say...