Both of them felt very uneasy, but this was the Four-Way Shop's place after all. The owner of Four-Way Shop had personally come to invite them up for a chat. If they refused, it would not make sense.
The two of them had no choice but to move a ladder and crawl up like two rats through the hole that was only big enough for one person to pass through.
Even though there was food and drink in the cellar all day, there was no daylight after all. In addition, the air circulation was slow. When they came out, they felt that their bodies smelled awful. When they looked at the female owner of Four-Way Shop again, both of them felt rather embarrassed.
Head Shopkeeper Yin promptly came forward and introduced, "Boss, this is Shi Fang and this is Lu Xiong." He then turned around and introduced the two of them, "This is the owner of Four-Way Shop, Boss Qiu."
Shi Fang and Lu Xiong looked at each other, then knelt on the wet ground with a thud and kowtowed to Qin Yining.
"Boss Qiu, we brothers were at our wits' end and it was all thanks to Boss Qiu that we were rescued. The two of us will never forget your great kindness and kindness! Even if we work like cows or horses for the rest of our lives, we will repay Boss Qiu's great kindness! "
Qin Yining hurriedly smiled and reached out to help them up, "Brothers, please rise. Since Hall Master Qiao had already invited me to join the Qingtian Alliance that day, we are all brothers of the same family. What kind of person would I be if I were to stand by and watch when my brothers are in trouble? It's just that the conditions are limited, so I'll have to trouble the two of you to stay in the cellar these few days. "
"Don't say that, Boss Qiu has already treated us with extreme benevolence. At that kind of critical moment, hiding us might have brought trouble upon ourselves, but you have always protected us. We brothers are truly grateful. "
Qin Yining smiled and shook his head, "This is nothing, it's cold outside, let's go inside and talk."
Head Shopkeeper Yin also said, "Refreshments have already been prepared in the house. Boss, brothers, this way please."
"Please."
The two sides modestly went to the side room. Pang Xiao and Mu Jinghu both stood at inconspicuous positions, quietly treating themselves as decorations in the house. Meanwhile, Head Shopkeeper Yin left with his men after serving the tea.
Pang Xiao was curious as to how Qin Yining would persuade the two of them. Even though he was standing in a corner, he had been discreetly looking in Qin Yining's direction.
At this moment, Shi Fang and Lu Xiong were not in the mood to pay attention to the two ordinary-looking guards in the corner. Their hearts were filled with the excitement of seeing their saviors.
"It's true. If it weren't for Boss Qiu's benevolence this time, we brothers definitely wouldn't have escaped Prince Zhongshun's pursuit."
"That's right. I don't know what's wrong with Prince Zhongshun, but we brothers have no enmity with him, yet he unexpectedly wants to kill us. At that time, there were four brothers outside, including us. The other two brothers were caught by the pursuers and died very miserably. "
Shi Fang wiped his face. "Prince Zhongshun's actions are intolerable. If I don't take revenge, I won't be able to get rid of the hatred in my heart!"
Lu Xiong also said, "That's right. I also can't take this lying down. However, Prince Zhongshun is of noble status and has a large number of troops under his command.
Revenge is easier said than done. It's already good enough that we're able to live dutifully right now. "
Qin Yining couldn't help but glance back at Pang Xiao when he heard the two of them clamoring to take revenge on Pang Xiao, who was standing in the corner.
Pang Xiao was still expressionless.
Qin Yining coughed and sighed. "You're right. Prince Zhongshun controls troops and battles all year round. Not to mention that we're alone now, even if we brothers were still healthy, I'm afraid we'd still be like mantises trying to stop a chariot. However, Hall Master Qiao and the others were killed by Prince Zhongshun's men for no reason. This time, we've lost so many brothers. I really can't take this lying down. "
Lu Xiong shook his head and said, "What can we do if we can't take this lying down? Could it be that Boss Qiu has a way to deal with him? "
Qin Yining smiled bitterly and said, "Although my Four-Way Pass seems to be a big deal, it's nothing in front of a true noble. With the Four-Way Pass's ability, we really don't have the confidence to go against Prince Zhongshun. When the time comes, I'm afraid our bones will be chewed up by him. In the entire Huichuan County, I'm afraid that only Zhong Yibo can contend against Prince Zhongshun. "
Pang Xiao blinked as he listened to Qin Yining's nonsense. Finally, he was involved. Those who weren't familiar with him might not know, but looking at Qin Yining's small appearance, it was obvious that he was up to no good.
However, Shi Fang's eyes lit up, "Zhong Yibo can indeed contend against Prince Zhongshun. I've heard people say before that Zhong Yibo is from the Lu Family. The Lu Family is very capable. Although Prince Zhongshun is good at war, if he really goes against the Lu Family, his foundation is much weaker. If you ask me, if we can ally with Zhong Yibo, it's not impossible to get revenge. "
Qin Yining repeatedly waved his hand and sighed, "Brother Shi, don't overestimate me. I'm just a small Four-Way Pass. Zhong Yibo won't even put me in his eyes. You also know that he's from the Lu Family. His family has a lot of gold and silver. Even if I take out all my wealth to bribe him, he might not even put me in his eyes. If you want to persuade him to help you get revenge, it's harder than ascending to heaven. "
However, Shi Fang shook his head and said, "I do have a suggestion. If I say it, Brother Lu and Boss Qiu can help think it over. After all, there are only three of us left in the Qingtian Alliance. "
Lu Xiong could vaguely guess what Shi Fang was thinking and was a little hesitant.
Qin Yining didn't understand and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Shi Fang looked at Mu Jinghu and Pang Xiao behind Qin Yining and said in a low voice, "Is it convenient to talk here?"
Qin Yining smiled, "It's convenient. These are all my trusted aides. I bring them with me no matter what I do. "
Shi Fang said, "Alright, then I'll be frank. Boss Qiu also knows that the large amount of treasure stored in the stone factory has been looking for an opportunity to be transported out."
"There is such a thing. However, the supervising imperial envoy and the county magistrate have already taken up their positions.
Previously, when I discussed this matter with Hall Master Qiao, it was already too late. Whether it's Prince Zhongshun or Zhong Yibo, they won't let anyone who steals materials from the Imperial Mausoleum off the hook. " As Qin Yining spoke, he suddenly looked at Shi Fang and blinked, "Brother Shi, are you thinking of … using this treasure as a bargaining chip?"
"Smart." Shi Fang gave him a thumbs up and said, "If I don't get revenge, it will be difficult to get rid of the hatred in my heart. My brothers in the underworld will also not be able to rest in peace. We don't have any other wealth to use as a bargaining chip, so we can't persuade Zhong Yibo. However, Zhong Yibo will definitely be interested in this treasure. "
Qin Yining nodded, "He will indeed be interested. However, if we tell him, I'm afraid that we won't be able to get all of this treasure."
"Sigh, for the sake of this treasure, so many of our brothers have died. The two of us have already discussed this in the cellar. If we can get some of it, it will naturally be good. If we can't get it, then it means that our lives are poor. If we don't take this wealth with us, even if you give us so much treasure, we won't have the life to use it."
Lu Xiong agreed, "Compared to our lives, the treasure is nothing. We brothers can't bear to take this lying down. "
When the two of them said this, they looked at Qin Yining with apprehension.
They knew that this woman now had the power to decide their lives. If she didn't want to reveal the secret of the treasure and they had the intention to do so, she would definitely kill them to silence them. Then, she would find an opportunity to take the treasure for herself. Therefore, the two of them were betting. They were betting that this woman would be able to save their lives when they were in danger. She should be a person who valued the code of brotherhood in the jianghu.
Qin Yining thought for a moment, then said, "In order to avenge our brothers, Brother Lu and Brother Shi are both planning to give up on hiding the treasure?"
The two of them shook their heads and said, "We're not giving up completely, but we really can't find any other good ideas. If we can get one or two of them, that would be even better."
Qin Yining thought for a moment, then said, "I think that this idea is not impossible. To be honest, although the treasure is good, it's a hot potato. Once the treasure is in our hands, the three of us will become the target of everyone. If we don't have this treasure, we brothers can still live a good life. We won't be so poor that we'll lose our lives. If we tell Zhong Yibo about this and ask Zhong Yibo to help us take revenge against Prince Zhongshun, I'll agree. "
The two of them sighed in relief and couldn't help but praise, "Although Boss Qiu is a woman, she's broad-minded and generous. We brothers admire her very much. "
"You're too kind." Qin Yining smiled embarrassedly. "To be honest with you two brothers, I'm just scared."
Qin Yining pointed at the furnishings in the room and said, "It's not easy for a woman like me to do business. However, with my ability, I'll die if I go up against Prince Zhongshun's army. I'll also die if I go up against the Lu Clan. One's ability depends on how big a bowl of rice they eat. When Hall Master Qiao and the others met with mishap, I was really scared. If not for the treasure, Hall Master Qiao and his brothers would still be alive and well. "
Qin Yining shook her head as she spoke, her voice hoarse and choked with sobs. "If you two brothers think it's feasible, I have no objections. After the funeral, if you two brothers don't mind, you can work with me at Sitong Shop. You can still live a good life."
These words struck a chord in Shi Fang and Lu Xiong's hearts. They had been hunted down for a long time and were already scared. The life they yearned for now wasn't to sit on a mountain of gold and silver. They knew that even if they had the chance to sit on a mountain of gold and silver, it wouldn't belong to them in the end. They might even lose their lives. What they yearned for now was stability.
This treasure was a hot potato. It was better to leave it to someone more capable.
"Wonderful. I didn't expect Boss Qiu to be such a reasonable and straightforward person. Since you don't object, then it's decided. "
Qin Yining smiled and nodded, then asked, "How do you two brothers plan to tell Zhong Yibo?"
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