Hsu Fengnian glanced at the window from the corner of his eyes. The Peach Cheeks Building was only slightly shorter than the largest brothel in Lingzhou. Looking from here, it was clear at a glance. If the porcelain bottle fell into the hands of someone who knew its value, it would be impossible to get it without two to three thousand taels of silver. Hsu Fengnian was always in a good mood when doing business. No matter if it was a big business that made him a lot of money or a small business that made him a pitiful few copper coins. It had been a few years since he went to a brothel. Furthermore, after being in love for so many years, he only had the part of being absurd and prodigal. It was the first time that he had made money, so it was a good sign. This made Hsu Fengnian not have any ill feelings towards Cao Zhun's scheming. After sifting through the names in his mind, he knew that with the Peach Cheeks Building's little boss's vision, she was coincidentally from Lingzhou in Hwangnam County. Not to mention that Hsu Fengnian did not know any of them, even if he knew a few of them, they would only be laughed at by her. However, Li Hanlin, who grew up in Hwangnam County, did not dare to bring a few of them to embarrass himself in front of him. The few that he brought to Liangzhou were more beautiful and enchanting than women. They were all Young Master Li's old sweethearts. This made Hsu Fengnian feel a little troubled. Could it be that he could only bring up Song Yan, Official Song? However, if this was the case, it would be quite interesting if it spread out. He believed that even if it reached Governor Song's ears, the newly promoted Governor of Lingzhou could only pinch his nose and accept it. Hsu Fengnian resisted the urge to throw a bucket of dirty water at Song Yan with great difficulty because he inadvertently remembered one of Li Hanlin's enemies. Back then, that guy had been dealt with miserably by Li Hanlin, the number one young ruffian in Feng Province. After Liyang was established, Feng Province merged with Lingzhou, and the Li family moved to Lingzhou's capital. That foppish playboy finally had a chance to live. Although his father's official rank had always been suppressed by the Administrator, at least he didn't have to live in fear all day long. Especially after Li Hanlin joined the army, he was completely reborn. He didn't care about these old grudges and old grudges at all. That guy didn't feel ashamed of the miserable situation he had encountered back then and instead felt proud. Whenever he met someone, he would say that he had fought with Li Hanlin and Li Biaozhang from the Purple Diao Street in the north all the way to the Straw Coat Street in the south. Did anyone dare? Perhaps when the Li family moved to Lingzhou, there were still people who dared to say a few words. However, when Li Hanlin chopped off a bunch of barbarians' heads at the border, no one dared to have such courage. Hsu Fengnian had gone to Hwangnam County to walk in the spring with Li Hanlin and his brothers. He had barely seen that poor guy once, but he didn't even greet him. He didn't know if that guy still had a memory of him.
Therefore, Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "Hwangnam County's Meritorious Governor Wang's son, Wang Yunshu. He has some friendship with me."
When he said this name, not only did Cao Zhun's eyes change, even the artist, Snowsuit, who was far less experienced than the little leader, was somewhat afraid.
There was no other reason. This Grand Master Wang was too domineering in Hwangnam County. It could be said that he had a well-known reputation. As soon as the Administrator's son, Na Shan, left, Wang Yunshu called himself the King. His father, as the Meritorious Officer of the County, assisted the Governor Song Yan and was in charge of the selection of the Department of Administration. That meant that he grasped the lifeline of the promotion of officials. It could be said that he held the power of life and death in his hands. Moreover, Wang Gongcao had an adopted son who was about the same age as him. It was not known whether the Wang family had arranged things well or that the adopted son was really lucky at the border. When he returned to Hwangnam County, he became the Commandant of 400 soldiers. As a result, some of the gang leaders with many martial arts schools had to call him brother in front of others and beg for mercy behind others. The reason why Cao Zhun of Peach Cheeks Brothel was so attentive was mainly because Young Master Wang was a big benefactor of their brothel. The Shitaki-in on the street in Hwangnam County had once annoyed Young Master Wang. If it were not for the relatives of the Shitaki-in and the Administrator who sent women and money, Young Master Wang would have brought people to demolish the brothel long ago. Since then, Young Master Wang often came to Peach Cheeks Brothel to throw money and money. Coincidentally, Wang Yunshu monopolized two courtesans in Peach Cheeks Brothel tonight. They were having fun on the same floor, but there was some distance between them. After all, the little leader was Snowsuit, a courtesan who was close to Cao Zhun. Her status in Peach Cheeks Brothel was not high. Cao Zhun was kind and only led some pleasing guests into this room, afraid that Snowsuit would be wronged. This was a rare tenderness in a brothel that did not know what the word "friendship" meant. More of them were poor young prostitutes who were forced to break their buds because they did not want to be eliminated. More of them were women who were bruised but still forced to smile. Cao Zhun was also cruel and merciless to the women in Peach Cheeks Brothel except for Snowsuit. If she did not do this, even if she was the little leader, she would not be able to stand firm.
Cao Zhun took a step forward and then stepped back. She threw a glance at Snowsuit, and the courtesan began to play the zither. Cao Zhun then smiled and said, "What a coincidence, Master Wang is on the first floor. Is he with you?"
Cao Zhun had already regarded the childe in front of her as talking nonsense. As long as he said no and casually found an excuse, Cao Zhun would not ask the root of the matter. He came to Peach Cheeks Brothel in the winter to seek pleasure, so there was no need to make a scene. Otherwise, Cao Zhun initially had the mischievous idea of going out to invite Wang Yunshu to verify his identity. However, if she did that, it would not benefit her. After Wang Yunshu came over, he would beat the childe in front of her out of the brothel. As the main culprit, Cao Zhun would not gain any benefits, so why bother? They saw the childe walk to the window and lean against the window frame. Out of Cao Zhun and Snowsuit's expectations, his voice was warm as he said, "Just in time. I'll have to trouble Miss Cao Zhun to go and tell him that an old friend of his has come to Peach Cheeks Brothel in Lingzhou's capital."
Cao Zhun smiled and asked, "Childe, then I'll really go?"
Hsu Fengnian smiled and said, "If you don't go, then you're a puppy."
Cao Zhun's charming eyes were like silk, "To think that Childe is a scholar and likes such indecent positions."
Huyan Guanyin, who had been quietly listening, felt that it was strange at first. After she came to her senses, she fiercely glared at that fellow.
Hsu Fengnian, who had suffered an unexpected calamity, simply turned his head and looked at Shitaki-in, which was still singing and dancing peacefully.
Cao Zhun saw that he did not seem to be joking. After quickly weighing the pros and cons, she still gathered her courage and went out to trouble the surly Childe Wang.
Hsu Fengnian was quietly waiting for the turmoil in Shitaki-in.
This was because he was not very certain that the Beiliang spy would be able to achieve great success and then easily retreat unscathed.
Han Shang's unexpected surprise, to the Peregrine Falcon and Eagle Guard, who were currently rushing to Hwangnam County to encircle and suppress him, it was very likely that it would be a bad thing that would require many lives to make up for. Beiliang was Beiliang. Men of sacrifice were men of sacrifice. They might not always be connected to everything.
This was because Han Shang's identity being exposed was not within expectations.
With such an important person like him participating, there would most likely be one or two Beiliang men of sacrifice with outstanding strength to hold the fort in Hwangnam County.
There were not many bloody battles between spies. The side that had the initiative would win because they had a target to aim at. Everything had its vanquisher. The more accurate the plan, the better. If you had a third-grade martial artist present, then I would send a second-grade master to fight with you. If you had a master, then I would send two. If you had three, then I would not hesitate to use a first-grade vajra realm martial artist to play with you. It was difficult to survive in the jianghu. Those who were at the peak of the jianghu were not necessarily free and unfettered. This was especially so for those who had become lackeys. They had no choice but to cherish their reputation. This was because they would never know if their next life and death battle would be a mortal enemy of the same realm or even an expert of a higher realm. These experts who stood on the opposing side, even if they were known as rare and transcendent figures, once you encountered them, once was enough. Decades of hard work, decades of martial arts training, decades of martial arts training, even if you were in the Jianghu when you were alive, you would still end up with nothing. Of course, the battle between spies was more like Wang Tongque and Han Shang's climbing. It relied on acting skills, adaptability, and luck.
Hsu Fengnian listened to the melodious sound of the zither and turned to look at Huyan Guanyin, who was finally willing to approach him.
She looked up and asked softly, "That Sister Ren in the courtyard, she likes you?"
Hsu Fengnian laughed involuntarily and said softly, "She likes someone who is not the next King of Beiliang. Otherwise, she would have worked for Beiliang since she was nine years old and would feel that she was not worth it. However, to be honest, if she found out that I was an ugly pig head after meeting me in Shenwu City, then she would definitely not have told me her wish when we met in the courtyard today. "
Huyan Guanyin raised her chin and looked away. "Then why didn't you fulfill that sister's wish? Isn't it as easy as lifting a finger? "
On the way to Hwangnam County, Hsu Fengnian, who had been separated by a thin layer of silk, had a smile on his face.
She did not get an answer, but her mood was lighter than if she had gotten one. She turned around with a straight face and secretly smiled.
Hsu Fengnian turned to look at the brothel and said in his heart, "Death warriors don't even have any thoughts. They will only die faster."
The reason why he did not participate was not only because he did not want to get too involved in the spy system, but more importantly, he and Xu Yanbing had acted too early, making the extermination go too smoothly. Some old bastards hiding at the bottom of the quagmire would rather watch their disciples and grand-disciples die one after the other than stay in the quagmire and not be willing to rashly come ashore.
Many things that could have been handled simply would often become very complicated because he was Hsu Fengnian. He had no choice but to consolidate at every step.
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