Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 204: Know the general situation and know when to advance and retreat
Luo Tingxia walked to the private room where Yang Yuan was and heard voices coming from inside the room.

Xiao Luo's habit of eavesdropping on other people's conversations has come back again.

He subconsciously moved closer and tilted his ear to listen carefully.

Xiao Luo's footsteps were silent, like a ghost, and the people inside could not really detect his presence from the sounds he made.

Then a young girl's innocent voice came from the room: "What? It's not fun at all. Second brother is always good at coaxing people. I... I almost couldn't breathe at that time, and you were still so fierce."

Then came Yang Yuan's voice: "What a coincidence! My second brother has a breathing method that is amazing. I was just about to teach it to you..."

The girl's innocent voice sounded again: "No, no, no!"

"Clap! Clap!"

Luo Tingxia was suddenly patted on the back three times.

Luo Tingxia slowly turned his head and saw a fat chef staring at him and asked, "What are you doing standing here, guest?"

Luo Tingxia secretly cursed, but habitually put on a harmless smile on his face: "Ah, I'm here to see Deputy Secretary Yang."

As he spoke, he naturally knocked on the door three times and asked loudly, "Is Deputy Secretary Yang here?"

The door opened, and Yang Yuan was surprised to see Luo Tingxia: "Xiao Luo, why are you here?"

When the fat chef saw that he was really Mr. Yang's friend, he greeted Yang Yuan and walked away leisurely.

Luo Tingxia smiled and said, "Something happened in the Yuzi room, and I came here to report it."

As he spoke, Luo Tingxia glanced into the private room.

A sweet-looking little girl with a sweet smile was stealthily transferring the fatty pork shreds from her pickle dish into Yang Yuan's porridge bowl.

Luo Tingxia immediately retracted his gaze and pretended not to look away.

After hearing what Luo Tingxia said, Yang Yuan couldn't help but feel puzzled. What happened in the machine room that required someone to be sent to find me so early in the morning?

Yang Yuan walked out of the room, closed the door, and motioned Luo Tingxia to walk with him.

The two walked slowly under the corridor. Luo Tingxia lagged behind by half a step and reported in a low voice:

"Last night, Madam Li from Shifeng Tea Farm was ambushed by two tea merchants and more than a hundred thugs on her way back."

Yang Yuan was startled, stopped suddenly, and asked anxiously: "How is she?"

Luo Tingxia smiled and said, "Mrs. Li is safe and sound, not even a hair has fallen out."

Yang Yuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Tingxia added: "It was Leng Zuoya who was protecting Madam Li who was hit on the shoulder."

As a superior, he naturally had to show his concern for his subordinates, so Yang Yuan asked again, "Is Leng Yaya's injury not serious?"

Luo Tingxia laughed and said, "Leng Zuoya has thick skin and tough flesh. He was only hit by a stick. It's not a big deal."

Hmm? You said Leng Yuchan is thick-skinned?
Yang Yuan didn't quite understand where he got this argument from.

However, he looked at Luo Tingxia's appearance.

Fair and clean, although not as fair as Leng Yuchan's skin, Xiao Luo's skin is really delicate, with a hint of red...

Well, Xiao Luo's skin texture is as delicate as Xiao Leng's, so he is qualified to make such an evaluation.

When Yang Yuan heard that his side's losses were not heavy, he patiently inquired about the details of what happened.

Luo Tingxia then told Yang Yuan about the situation. This was the letter reported back by the people from the "Imperial Archery and Horsemen's Office".

Xiao Luo finally said, "Qiantang County has already sent detectives and mobilized many militiamen to take those troublemakers back to the county government office."

"The head of the office has sent people to Qiantang County to inform them that except for the main culprit, who will be severely punished, the rest of them must not be let off until my speed room gives the order."

Luo Tingxia said with a smile: "I think the head of the house is afraid that they will cause trouble again and ruin your plan, the deputy head of the house."

Yang Yuan felt relieved when he heard that it was just a fight caused by ordinary business competition.

Now I felt more relieved when I heard Fei Yuye had made all the arrangements.

He nodded and said to Luo Tingxia, "The head of the house is thoughtful. I pretend to be a rich young man, so it's okay if I'm not in the teahouse.

But my sister was attacked and injured, it would be rude if I didn't go to visit her. I will go directly to Shifeng Tea Farm later, you can tell the headmaster when you return."

"I understand."

Apart from his habit of eavesdropping, Luo Tingxia doesn't really have any annoying habits.

The message had been delivered, so he said goodbye and left without further ado.

Yang Yuan returned to the room and continued to have breakfast with Lu Xi. He did not say much about Luo Tingxia's purpose.

Lu Xi knew that the man was looking for his second brother for official business, so he didn't ask any further questions.

Yang Yuan told her last night that she needed to lure the tiger away from the mountain, change the bird in the cage, and use a chicken to lay eggs. These are just three concepts. There is still a lot of room for improvement in their specific implementation.

Lu Xi planned to wait until Yang Yuan went to the government office, and then go to "Shuiyunjian" to discuss with Dan Niang.

After Yang Yuan finished his breakfast, Lu Xi brought him the official robe that had been ironed for him the night before. It was so smooth that there was not a single wrinkle on it.

It is said that the iron was invented during the Shang Dynasty, but the earliest physical evidence of it being handed down was from the Han Dynasty.

The irons of the Song Dynasty were basically the same as modern irons, except that they did not use electricity but instead used charcoal fire or hot water inside.

Lu Xi helped Yang Yuan dress up like a virtuous little wife, sent him out, and then hurried back to change clothes.

She also wanted to go to the "Shuiyunjian" restaurant to discuss important matters with Sister Dan Niang.

After leaving the "Song Family Flavor Restaurant", Yang Yuan went to the Lu Family Mule and Horse Inn on Houshi Street to pick up the horse he had left there.

As I was walking towards the stone archway, a man in black came towards me.

The two men were of similar stature, both over eight feet tall.

The same slender waist and handsome features. The only difference is that the black-clad man's features are sharper.

The man in black had a rebellious temperament and there was a barely noticeable scar on his cheek, which gave him a fierce aura.

Compared to him, Yang Yuan is gentle as jade, more likable, and appears sunny and energetic.

The two met under the stone archway in front of Qingshi Lane.

Yang Yuan was stunned: "Captain Kou!"

Kou Heiyi said happily: "Deputy Yang, I was just looking for you."

Yang Yuan said, "I'm going to the mule and horse inn to get a horse. Let's talk while we walk."

The two walked side by side. Although they had very different temperaments, they were both handsome young men.

It would be fine if only one of them was handsome, but both of them were so handsome that as they walked along the way, they attracted many young girls and wives to look at them greedily.

A young woman selling breakfast on the roadside was stretching ramen noodles while staring at two handsome young men walking by on the street. The noodles in her hand became thinner and thinner.

The big brother with curly beard standing opposite the stove originally ordered a bowl of "Da Kuan".

Even though he saw his sister-in-law stretching his food into "leek leaves", he didn't get angry.

The sister-in-law's movements of stretching noodles were really beautiful. She stretched her arms this way and then that way, and the brother with the curly beard nodded frequently while watching her.

Stretch it, he doesn’t care even if it becomes “thin”.

Kou Heiyi came here on the orders of Liu Shangqiu to report to Yang Yuan the findings from the "Municipal Shipping Affairs".

Yang Yuan asked Liu Shangqiu and Kou Heiyi to investigate the "Municipal Shipping Affairs" and the dock. His initial purpose was just to make a feint to the east and attack in the west to cover up his "fishing operation" in Fanfang.

He had not expected to gain anything from the Imperial City Bureau, but unexpectedly, an accountant discovered a big problem from an angle that no one noticed.

Yang Yuan said happily: "Great! Deputy Commander Liu's decision is correct. We cannot take action for the time being.

Otherwise, the fish on my side will be scared away. We have to wait for an opportunity to catch them all in one fell swoop. Does Mu Tiju agree with this plan?"

Kou Heiyi said helplessly: "Deputy Commander Liu has issued a strict order. No one is allowed to report to the Imperial City Division. Otherwise, he will not let them off easily."

Yang Yuan was surprised and asked, "What does this mean?"

Kou Heiyi smiled bitterly and said, "Deputy Commander Liu is the emperor's uncle. Deputy Commander Yang should know this, right?"

Yang Yuan said: "I have heard of it."

Kou Heiyi said, "Our uncle could have enjoyed a peaceful life at home, but he refused and insisted on joining the army. The Liu family couldn't persuade him, so they sent him to the Imperial City Office."

"The Liu family made this arrangement just to satisfy his request to join the army while keeping him under their watchful eyes, so as to prevent any mishaps to the Liu family's only seedling in the thousand-hectare land."

Kou Heiyi sighed and said, "But if he is not allowed to do anything, how can Uncle Liu be willing to give up?

Mu Tiju felt that nothing would go wrong during this investigation of the city's shipping affairs, and since it was located in Lin'an, he allowed him to preside over the matter.

As a result, now the problem has been discovered..."

Kou Heiyi shook his head: "Since it involves the smuggling of the Jin people, it is hard to say whether there is any danger. If Mu Tiju knew about this, he would definitely want to exchange Liu Guojiu back, and Liu Guojiu would certainly not want to do that."

Yang Yuan finally understood what was said and couldn't help laughing, "It's really hard to have a precious child who you can't afford to offend or touch, but you have to coax.

However, is it really okay if you don't report it to the Imperial City Department?"

Kou Heiyi smiled slyly and said, "On the surface, I naturally did not report it."

How could Kou Heiyi dare to take such a heavy responsibility? He took the opportunity to report to Mu En.

Mu En also knew Liu Shangqiu's temper. He was determined to be a man of integrity, but if you really provoke him, his reaction would be very much like a girl.

By then, if he returns to the Imperial City in a rage and starts crying, making a fuss, or even threatening to commit suicide, he won't be able to bear it.

Fortunately, Liu Shangqiu didn't want to touch those officials who had connections with the money, so there would be no danger for the time being, and Mu En pretended not to know.

However, he had repeatedly reminded Kou Heiyi that he must report to him in advance when officially starting the action.

When the time comes, he will go there in person.

Yang Yuan smiled knowingly and said, "Okay! I already know the situation over there.

When I take action, I will definitely let you know in advance, and we can work on both fronts and close the net at the same time."

This was exactly the purpose of Kou Heiyi's visit. When the two of them arrived at Lu's Mule and Horse Shop, everything had been discussed, so Kou Heiyi said goodbye and left.

Yang Yuan went to the mule and horse inn to get the horse, put on the saddle, and without having time to talk to Duck Brother who was brushing his teeth, he jumped on the horse and headed down the Lion Peak Mountain.

At noon, the Shifeng Tea Farm was bustling with activity.

The tea-roasting workshop has started operation, and the smoke is curling up, forming a cloud-like color in the sky.

The square was in an uproar. All three shifts of Qiantang County yamen runners were mobilized, but they still felt there were not enough men, so a large number of militiamen were mobilized.

They tied up a group of thugs, along with the two shopkeepers Feng Qihuai and Zhang Xin, into groups of ten and were about to escort them back to the county government office.

Peng Tao, the head manager of the teaware workshop, and Yu Lin, the head steward of the tea garden, followed Li Shishi and stood under the eaves, watching the ruffians who were being called out and threaded together and taken away one by one.

Shopkeeper Peng was not in the workshop yesterday. He rushed over early this morning after hearing the news. When he saw so many people arrested, he could tell how fierce the fight was yesterday.

Shopkeeper Peng couldn't help but say worriedly, "These people are too arrogant. Madam, are you not hurt?"

Li Shishi smiled faintly and said, "Of course he is unharmed, no need to worry..."

Just as she said this, a horse galloped into the garden. When it came close, she pulled the reins, and the horse stood up, neighing loudly towards the sky.

The knight on horseback leaped down and landed steadily. His agility and handsomeness were heart-pounding.

When Li Shishi saw this handsome and agile young man, her eyes immediately lit up.

When she walked over again, she looked exhausted and said with a tearful look, "Erlang, it was a close call... I will never see you again..."

(End of this chapter)