Time travel is risky, and love requires caution

Boss Li's face turned ugly. He coughed, leaned over and whispered to the officer:

"Sir, can I have a word with you for a moment?"

The officer glanced at him sideways, motionless.

Boss Li had no choice but to lower his voice and say:

"To be honest, sir, there are indeed some things that cannot be revealed."

After that, he pointed to the bucket beside the well, then to the wine barrel on the cart, and explained in a low voice:

"This kind of thing is shameful and should not be known to others."

The officer saw and heard it all, it turned out that he was secretly adding water to the wine without anyone's knowledge. Humph, he is really a dishonest businessman.

"Please take responsibility for this, sir, and don't tell anyone about this. I did something ridiculous because I was greedy for money because I didn't have enough wine. This is my first time, and I won't dare to do it again." After saying that, he handed over an ingot of silver.

The officer took a look at the silver ingot, which was a full ten taels. He was so generous, it seemed that he must have done this kind of thing many times.

Boss Li saw that he didn't take it, so he stuffed it into his arms, then took out some change and stuffed it into his hands, smiling and saying:

"These are for tea, brothers."

The supervisor didn't say anything, nor did he refuse, so Boss Li felt relieved.

But the officer who received the silver did not give up completely. He walked around the carriage again, as if he had thought of something, and suddenly asked:

"Where's the guy who delivered the drinks?"

"I sent him out too. Maybe he's watching the show in the front."

Just as he finished speaking, the soldier who had just gone to the front to investigate came back and said that Uncle Cai was indeed entertaining his friends with opera and drinks in the box in front.

The commander nodded and instructed the soldier:

"Go to the front and see if the guy who delivers the wine is there."

The soldier took the order and ran away again.

While waiting, the officer asked casually:

"Boss Li, there's one thing I don't understand. Why don't you wait until after you unload the truck?"

"Wouldn't it be more convenient to drive the car directly to the well? It would be time-consuming and laborious to drive it into the warehouse. I can't handle it alone."

"Where is the warehouse? Can you take me to see it?"

Boss Li couldn't refuse, so he had to take him to have a look.

The warehouse was indeed not close to the backyard. Boss Li opened the door of the warehouse and let the officer take a look inside. It was filled with wine jars and other various utensils, as well as some daily consumables for the theater.

The officer nodded: "Okay, lock it."

At this time, the soldier came over to report that the buddy was not only in front, but also had an argument with a person who was listening to the opera.

The officer finally felt relieved. He clasped his fists to Boss Li and said:

"Boss Li, sorry for disturbing you. I am here to investigate under orders from above. Since there is nothing wrong, I will take my brothers and leave first."

"You are too polite, sir. Please take good care of our Yuehua Building, sir and brothers."

The superior finally left with his men. Boss Li let out a long sigh, then turned around and went to the front to look for Liu Nian'an.

Liu Nian'an carried the Seventh Princess on his back and jogged through the secret passage, twisting and turning, and finally ran to the backyard of Qi's pawnshop.

Qi Qing had arranged for someone to dig this secret passage earlier, just in case. As long as someone entered one end of the secret passage, the wind chimes in the courtyard at the other end would be pulled and make a sound. So as soon as Liu Nian'an and the others entered the secret passage, Qi Qing knew someone was coming. Unexpectedly, she saw the embarrassed Liu Nian'an and the Seventh Princess.

Qi Qing was surprised and happy, but Liu Nian'an didn't care. After putting the Seventh Princess down and handing her to Qi Qing, he turned around and ran out.

After Qi Qing reacted, he quickly sent a smart person to follow.

The two of them entered Yuehua Building one after the other, and found seats to listen to the opera. Before they sat down, they saw a soldier looking around as if he was looking for someone.

Liu Nian'an had just carried the soaked Seventh Princess on his back, and his own back was also soaked, and he smelled of alcohol. He was worried that he would arouse suspicion. Seeing the soldiers getting closer and closer, he looked to both sides, and his eyes met with Qi Qing's men. But Liu Nian'an didn't know that the other party was sent by Qi Qing. He just wanted to find someone to quarrel with, smash a wine pot, and then roll on the ground to cover the watermark on his back.

"What are you looking at?" Liu Nian'an said provocatively.

Qi Qing's people immediately understood what he meant, and cooperated with Liu Nian'an in acting out the scene, and finally fooled the soldiers.

After a while, he saw Boss Li coming to the front to check. He took the initiative to step forward and whispered:

"Hurry up and pay me for the wine. I have to go and exchange it with the real guy to avoid being discovered. Also, find me a token so that I won't be unable to enter the city gate after I finish my business."

Boss Li nodded and did everything Liu Nian'an said. Before Liu Nian'an left, he instructed:

"Look carefully when you come back, and don't leave any trace. This amulet of yours belongs to the clerk of Qi's pawnshop. When you are done, go directly back to Qi's pharmacy. Remember to disguise yourself, as you have already revealed your appearance."

Liu Nian'an nodded, put the money in his pocket, went back to the backyard, and drove the carriage out of the city.

When they got outside the city, they found the unlucky man who was still unconscious in the bushes. Liu Nian'an changed his clothes with him, stuffed the money for the wine into the man's arms, and used all his strength to push the cart sideways, and the wine barrels rolled to the ground. He checked it for the last time, then gave the man the antidote with confidence, and then hid in the distance and watched secretly.

After a while the guy woke up. He was a little confused. What happened? Did the car overturn?

Why are there only empty barrels? Have I delivered all the wine? Why can't I remember anything?

He touched his head, luckily it was not broken, and touched his arms, luckily the money was there. And so much money, it should be the payment for the wine, it seems that he has already delivered the wine, maybe he fell on his head and lost his memory, so he has no memory at all.

As long as the money was not missing, the clerk did not suspect anything. He lifted the cart over, picked up all the wine barrels and put them back on the cart, then drove back to report to his boss.

Seeing that nothing was wrong, Liu Nian'an hurried back to the city, lest he be unable to enter the city after the closing time of the city gate.

When Liu Nian'an finally returned to Qi's pawnshop, he saw the Seventh Princess sleeping soundly. Although she had been changed into clean clothes, she still reeked of alcohol. Qi Qing and Du Jingshan were both by her side.

"Is she okay?" Liu Nian'an asked.

"No problem." Du Jingshan replied.

"Have you checked her body? Are there any knife wounds?"

"Knife wound?" Du Jingshan was stunned, and then he was about to check the Seventh Princess nervously. Suddenly he realized the difference between men and women, so he asked Qi Qing:

"Did you see it when you were changing her clothes just now?"

"I checked carefully, and the Seventh Princess has no injuries."

Du Jingshan felt relieved after hearing this and turned around and asked:

"Why did she have a knife wound?"

Liu Nian'an briefly recounted the incident of them being inspected at the city gate, which made Du Jingshan and Qi Qing feel frightened.

"Then when will she wake up?" Liu Nian'an suddenly asked.

"I don't know." Du Jingshan replied, and then said to Liu Nian'an:

"You should go and rest too. Qi Qing and I are here."

Liu Nian'an did not refuse. He was indeed a little tired. Today alone was enough for him. He was shocked and scared. His body and mind had been put to the test. He really needed a good rest. Fortunately, they finally had a place to stay. He just didn't know how the Seventh Princess would mess up Beiwei next. He believed that she definitely had the ability to do so.