"We're here!"
A voice reached Old Ding's ears, and then the black cloth covering his eyes was removed. Old Ding squinted his eyes and slowly adjusted to the light. Soon, he could see clearly that he was in a spacious wooden hut.
When he was blindfolded, he heard a lot of heavy breathing around him. Now that he opened his eyes, he saw that there were many large and rough wooden chairs on the left and right side of the hut, all of which were filled with fierce looking men. They were all staring at him fiercely.
Old Ding didn't pay attention to the ferocious faces of these people. He only looked up and saw a big man sitting on an even wider, rough wooden chair. He had one leg on the chair and was digging his toes while staring at Old Ding like a tiger watching its prey.
Old Ding calmly cupped his hands and said, "Are you Head Leader Long? I've heard a lot about you! "
Long Lingyun saw that he was over fifty years old, and his figure and appearance weren't shocking. He couldn't help but ask with some doubt, "You … are you really from the Hive Gang?"
Old Ding smiled and said, "Why, does Head Leader Long think there's something wrong with me?"
Long Lingyun laughed and used the hand that had just picked his toes to pick up a rough ceramic bowl. He gulped down two mouthfuls of wine and put it down with a bang. He suddenly stood up and said in a rough voice, "Young Master Lu and our Head Leader Long are good friends. The people he introduced naturally can't be fake, hahaha …"
Long Lingyun strode forward and said with a smile, "I've heard a lot about the Hive Gang. In the whole of Guizhou, the Hive Gang that I admire the most is the Hive Gang that dares to come and go without a trace. Today, I'm lucky to be able to meet the master of the Hive Gang. It's really a blessing of three lifetimes!"
As Long Lingyun said this, a big hand lightly pressed on Old Ding's shoulder. Old Ding smiled faintly and said, "Well said, I, the Hive Gang, have also heard a lot about the Hive Gang. That's why our big brother wants to cooperate with the Hive Gang for this big deal! "
Long Lingyun's palm looked relaxed, but it actually contained hidden power. Not to mention a common person, even a martial artist would not be able to easily withstand such a palm. However, when his palm came down, Old Ding actually stood there as if nothing had happened. He did not shrink his shoulders to reduce the force, nor did he assume a posture to forcefully take it. He actually easily dissolved this palm that was as heavy as Mount Tai. Long Lingyun could not help but be slightly shocked and no longer doubted Old Ding's identity.
"I've long heard that even a small fry in the 'Hive Gang' is skilled in martial arts. That's why they've been fearless for the past twenty years. Whenever they make a move, they'll never return empty-handed. Now, it seems that the rumors are true. "
Thinking up to this point, Long Lingyun's attitude became even more respectful. He cupped his fists at Old Ding and said, "Thank you, the Hive Gang, for thinking so highly of me and being willing to cooperate with me. Thinking of this, Long Lingyun's attitude became more and more respectful. He cupped his fists and said to Old Ding, "I'm honored that the Hive Gang thinks so highly of me and is willing to cooperate with me. Let's have a good talk. As long as we can come to an agreement on this deal, I and my brothers will naturally be willing to cooperate with the heroes of the Hive Gang. This way, we can form a good relationship with each other. Ha! Outside of Long Lingyun's old nest, the Miao warriors who had gone out to scout the terrain returned to the towering ancient tree one after another. They reported their findings to Hua Yunfei on the tree branch that was as spacious as a tree house.
Most of them did not understand Chinese, but Hua Yunfei had left a Miao man who was proficient in Chinese with him to translate. After summarizing the information, Hua Yunfei realized that the Hive Gang was indeed a very cautious person.
Most of them did not understand Chinese, but Hua Yunfei had left a Miao man who was proficient in Chinese with him to translate. After summarizing the information, Hua Yunfei realized that the Hive Gang was indeed a very cautious person.
A dragon's nest was built in the depths of the forest. Wanting to find it was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Only an outstanding hunter like Hua Yunfei, coupled with these seedlings who were used to living in the depths of the forest, were able to find the dragon's nest by splitting into dozens of groups and finding traces of human activity in the dense forest. Adding in a large amount of luck, they finally found the dragon's nest.
If the authorities were to step in, it would be almost impossible for them to find this place. Even so, when a dragon chose its lair, it still considered the possibility of an unexpected situation. The lair hidden in the dense forest was a mountain stronghold, and the back half of the stronghold was actually a swamp.
The size of this deep mountain swamp was still unknown. The Miao Sheng warrior who had scouted behind the stockade village had seen someone enter the swamp. In other words, there must be a way out in the swamp. It was a pity that the dense aquatic plants and reeds made it impossible for him to see the path the person had taken.
In this case, due to the existence of the swamp, even if someone had the intention to harm the Hive Gang, or even had the ability to send a large army to surround the stronghold, they could use this hidden path in the swamp to escape.
"This is not going to be easy …"
Hua Yunfei frowned and thought for a while, then ordered, "Let's go back and report the situation to my big brother. Let him decide!"
In the stronghold, Old Ding's words made Long Lingyun's heart burst with joy. He asked happily, "Is this true?"
Old Ding said, "Not a bit false. This batch of treasures was a gift from Yunnan's Mu Wang to the current Prime Minister Zhang Jiangling. It was transported through this post road to Huguang. This matter cannot be brought to light, so even if we rob them, they won't dare to make it public. They can only suffer in silence. Moreover … "
Old Ding smiled and said, "This amount of treasure is very large. Once we get it … all of us can wash our hands of the world and go home to enjoy the rest of our lives. Even if they are furious and are willing to send out the army of the imperial court, where would they go to find you and me?"
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the bandits all revealed a greedy light. Even Long Lingyun's breathing became heavy. "Good! Brother Ding, then please tell your First Master that we will do this deal! "
Long Lingyun slapped the table and stood up. He said excitedly, "When will the operation begin?"
Old Ding slowly stood up and said with a smile, "It will be very soon. During this time, I ask Boss Long to restrain your subordinates from going out without permission. Just stay in the stronghold and wait for orders. Once there is accurate information, I will contact you through Lu Shaodong. Farewell!"
Long Lingyun cupped his hands and said apologetically, "Very well! It's not that I don't trust Brother Ding, but … "
Old Ding smiled knowingly and said, "It's no problem. If it weren't for Boss Long's cautiousness, we wouldn't have chosen to cooperate with you. Please! "
Long Lingyun laughed and waved his hand. Immediately, someone came forward and covered Old Ding's eyes with a black cloth. A group of people escorted the blindfolded Old Ding out of the stronghold. Very soon, Old Ding realized that the path he had taken was different from the one he had just taken.
Once blindfolded, even someone with an extremely good memory would find it difficult to remember a path with complicated terrain. However, there were no absolutes in this world and there were exceptions to everything. When Old Ding was young, he had once suffered from a serious illness. For six years, he was blind, and a blind person with very keen senses.
Later, he followed Hong Baichuan and became a member of a secret organization. He had also deliberately undergone special training for this ability of his. Thus, he had now firmly remembered the path he had taken. As long as he closed his eyes, he would be able to walk it again.
This time, it was another path …
With his eyes blindfolded, the corners of Old Ding's mouth rose slightly.
…
At first, Hua Qingfeng did not recognize the lady from the Ye family. When he saw a female litigation master appearing in the court, he was very surprised. When he heard that this Miss Tian was Register Wang's niece, and because she sympathized with the lady from the Ye family, she temporarily worked as a litigation master, Hua Qingfeng was immediately annoyed: "Register Wang allowed his niece to come forward. What is the meaning of this?"
When he asked the lady from the Ye family about the matter, he suddenly remembered this woman. After all, in his career, he had only met one woman who brought a lawsuit to the magistrate and requested that she be sentenced to remarry.
Hua Qingfeng's face darkened: "This official still remembers this matter and the previous verdict. This official asks you, did your maiden family agree to your remarriage? "
Ye Qian stammered: "This … this is this commoner's own idea. It has nothing to do with my maiden family!"
Hua Qingfeng snorted coldly and said: "Then, your husband's family agreed to your remarriage."
Feng Laifu immediately shouted: "Da Laoye, this commoner did not agree to my daughter-in-law's remarriage!"
Hua Qingfeng brushed his sleeves and coldly said: "If that is the case, this official does not allow it. Dismissed!"
"Wait!"
Tian Miaowen stepped forward and cupped her hands towards Hua Qingfeng, saying: "Daren, the lady from the Ye family asked the magistrate to uphold justice and sentence her to remarry. There is an ulterior motive. As the magistrate of Gourd County, how can you judge a case so hastily? Shouldn't you ask for the details? "
Hua Qingfeng really wanted to ask her if she had any scholarly honors. If she did not, she should kneel down and answer. But when he looked to the side and saw Register Wang and Yeh Dianshi standing in the corridor, he did not have the courage to say it.
Although he is much stronger than before and has grasped some power, he still does not have the courage to confront Register Wang head-on. Hua Qingfeng suppressed the anger in his heart and coldly said: "You are a litigation master, do you have a petition?"
Tian Miaowen said: "The lady from the Ye family wanted to go to court but was stopped by Uncle Weng. She only managed to escape because she wanted to visit her sick mother. She met me and came here to ask Da Laoye to uphold justice. She was in a hurry and did not have time to write a petition."
Hua Qingfeng slammed the gavel and shouted: "A litigation master coming to court but without a petition, this official will not accept this case! Dismissed! "
Tian Miaowen coldly said: "Daren, why are you in such a hurry to dismiss? It's just a petition and it will be settled in a moment. Da Laoye loves the people like his own children and has a good reputation. Don't tell me you can't even wait for a moment?"
Tian Miaowen said as she moved forward.
On the lower left side of the Hua County Magistrate's desk, there is a low table. Behind the table sits an old official. The table is covered with paper and four treasures of the study. He is responsible for the court's records.
Tian Miaowen walked over and took a brush from the brush holder. She dipped it into the ink stone and the brush moved like a dragon. She placed the brush next to the stone and picked up the petition with ink stains and walked towards Hua Qingfeng's desk.
Her movements were too fast. Even the petty official who was next to her did not see what she wrote. Tian Miaowen walked to the front of the desk and raised her hand. She said in a clear voice: "Daren, this is the petition from Lady Ye!"
Tian Miaowen answered, picked up the brush, wrote the petition, and handed it over. She did it in one breath, like flowing water. Her posture was elegant and beautiful. It was really pleasing to the eye. Not only did Hua Qingfeng's eyes brighten, even the bailiffs on the left and right, as well as Ye Xiaotian and Register Wang who were standing in the corridor watching the proceedings, were also impressed by her.
Tian Miaowen walked to the front of the desk and raised her hand to hand it over. Just as she raised her arm and spread out her sleeves, her orchid-like fingers loosened. The petition seemed to be carried by a breeze and spun twice in the air before landing right in front of Hua Qingfeng. Dang, dang!
