The cannon fodder fake prince at the beginning, I won by hugging thighs

“It’s good that he didn’t come, but we still can’t take it lightly.

I just removed their backers. Once they find new backers, they might make a comeback."

What Lu Jiao didn't say was that the boss Dou Sheng also got involved.

It will take at least two or three months for those scattered people to gather together again and compete for a leader.

Maybe she had already returned by then.

However, she did not intend to tell Zhuo Qi about this inference, lest they blindly rely on Lu Jiao and lose their own judgment.

Zhuo Qi was shocked: "Wang Zhubu got into trouble, was it your doing?"

"Keep your voice down! Are you afraid the people downstairs won't hear you?"

"Sir, I'm sorry, I'm just a little surprised."

Before, Lu Wei had assigned people to follow that group of people, but there were big brothers in every area of the capital, and Lu Jiao's method was not as effective as it could be for the time being.

Lu Jiao patted Zhuo Qi's shoulder to comfort him.

Zhuo Qi is two heads taller than her, which makes Lu Jiao a little envious.

“Although the matter has come to an end, we should not take it lightly.

As long as they don't go too far, it's common for them to pay a little tribute every month.

After all, wool comes from sheep.”

Zhuo Qi pondered over Lu Jiao's words and felt that they made a lot of sense.

"Sir, would you like to stay and try our restaurant's signature dishes?"

Lu Jiao subconsciously touched his stomach and found that he was actually a little hungry.

"Okay, if you're done, come and eat with me!"

"it is good!"

Lu Jiao has unique insights into food, and it would be their good fortune if they could let her guide the chefs in the restaurant.

Zhuo Qi rubbed his hands excitedly and walked to the kitchen. The restaurant's signature dishes, as well as the dishes he planned to serve next, filled the round table in the private room on the third floor.

"Sir, please try this. The chef of this restaurant is quite skilled, but he was targeted by those people. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to take advantage of this opportunity.

But the most important thing is that you helped me solve the problem.

I, Zhuo Qi, would like to offer you a toast!"

Lu Jiao waved his hand, pulled Zhuo Qi to sit down, smelled the wine in his glass, and felt a little greedy.

But when I thought about the fact that I was less than thirteen years old, I felt a little discouraged.

"There are only two of us here, why are you being polite! If you make money, you have to give me dividends. Does this count as me making money without even lying down?"

Zhuo Qi would never believe such an excuse.

Lu Jiao gave them 10,000 taels of silver each, but he only collected them as monthly dividends, and it was not known when they would get their money back.

However, he also understood Lu Jiao's intentions and did not intend to make excuses on this matter, otherwise it would seem awkward.

"Sir, come and taste the cooking skills of the restaurant's chefs!"

Lu Jiao also took a bite and found it quite satisfactory. No wonder she was targeted by that group of people.

"Do you have the indentures of these chefs?"

“Yes, when I bought the restaurant, I also bought the indentures of the chefs and waiters.

But I also asked them, and those who had other prospects, I let them go."

Lu Jiao nodded in satisfaction: "Since he is not interested in this, it is better to let him go.

While those local tyrants are busy occupying territory and have no time to collect tributes, you can start to develop slowly.

But don't be too conspicuous, so as not to be targeted again. Everything will be discussed after I come back."

Zhuo Qi was a little flustered: "Young Master is leaving Beijing?"

"The prince has something to do, so he arranged for me to go to the northwest. With my martial arts skills, you can just rest assured.

If there is anything that cannot be solved, you brothers should help each other.

If the problem cannot be solved, let Uncle Wei go find the Prince.

He wouldn't refuse because I was running errands for him.

However, in this way, your existence will be exposed under the eyes of the prince, and others will regard you as the prince's people in the future.

This matter has its pros and cons. It all depends on what decision Uncle Wei makes.

Of course, it would be best if nothing happened.”

Zhuo Qi understood Lu Jiao's painstaking efforts and said, "Thank you for planning for us, sir!"

“We all come from southern Yunnan, so we should help each other.

Well, the food is getting cold.”

Next, Lu Jiao analyzed the problems with each dish for Zhuo Qi. Zhuo Qi was afraid that he would forget, so he took out a pen and paper to write it down.

“It’s better to make changes to the dishes gradually.”

Zhuo Qi put away his pen and nodded seriously.

However, he couldn't make it faster no matter how hard he tried. He had to wait until there were fewer customers and let the chef try it before he could convince them.

You know, although those chefs have already sold the death indenture, but in the kitchen, if you don't produce some real evidence, those chefs will not be convinced.

Zhuo Qi felt in his heart that his ability to control his subordinates was not strong enough.

No wonder the young master was worried about them in the palace and wanted to bring them all out!

Lu Jiao didn't know that Zhuo Qi had imagined so much, she was busy filling her stomach.

After dinner, Lu Jiao politely declined Zhuo Qi's offer to send her back to Lu's house.

She can fly much faster using her mental power than using her internal energy.

When Lu Jiao returned to the Prince's Mansion after a busy period, the second watch drum had already sounded.

She walked into the yard yawning, and was about to take a nice bath when she saw a person flash out from a big tree in the yard.

Lu Jiao recognized him as the secret guard in charge of guarding.

"What's the matter?"

"The prince invites you."

"understood."

Lu Jiao understood that Kuilang had almost finished memorizing the map.

In Yan Yuanhao's study, the candles on the lamp stands on both sides illuminated the area around his desk as bright as day.

Accordingly, it is a bit hot.

Yan Yuanhao had already changed into a long gown made of plain gauze. It looked like he was wrapped up tightly, but it was actually quite cool.

Hearing the footsteps, he didn't even raise his head and continued to deal with the things at hand.

"coming."

"Is it time to go now?"

"That's right, you can set off in the next few days."

Lu Jiao calculated the tasks at hand and estimated that it would take two or three days.

"I have something else to do tomorrow, so I'll take Aze to hunt in the foothills of the western suburbs the day after tomorrow.

The earliest we can leave is three days later.”

"But, first take a look at the news sent over the past few days."

Yan Yuanhao handed the homemade map to Lu Jiao, with a few more marks on it.

It can be seen that his people are searching in a spiral outward around a point.

I guess this is the place where Tong Renjie was captured in his previous life.

Lu Jiao memorized the markings on the map and then returned it to Yan Yuanhao.

"I've written it all down. Oh, I have something else to ask of you."

Yan Yuanhao then raised his head and looked at Lu Jiao: "What's the matter? You even need to use the word 'ask'."

Lu Jiao had no sense of asking for help and said directly: "My subordinates are doing some small business now.

Whenever I go to the Northwest, the stay would be at least two or three months, and at most half a year.

During this period, no one is looking after them. If something happens and someone targets them, it will be bad.”

"Do you want me to come forward and support them?"

"No need! Just give me a token and I'll let them decide for themselves.

If I can't solve it, I'll come to the Prince's Mansion to find you."