The True Winner of the Red Chamber

This afternoon, it was time to get off work.Kang He tidied up a bit and planned to go back.It's just that there has been no progress in the past few days, and Kang He couldn't help but feel a little bit frustrated.

The two of them set off from the capital in late July. It was already the fifteenth day of August when they arrived in Jiangnan, and it was already the end of October. If there was no progress, he would probably return to Beijing before the Chinese New Year.

After all, compared with the Jiangnan incident, being by the emperor's side is the most important thing.

Kang He packed his things, washed his hands and was about to go back, when someone patted him from behind suddenly, and turned his head to see that it was Li Dali.

Li Dali smiled at him, looked him up and down twice, "Do you still have strength? There is still a job."

At the beginning, Kang He pretended that he was only dumb but not deaf, so he nodded immediately, with a little expectation on his face.

"Don't worry, your wages are indispensable." After speaking, Li Dali turned around and led him around the pier to the door of a small warehouse.

This warehouse is located in a remote place, the entrance is a little dilapidated, and there are no people around, so it looks like a hidden place.Kang He was overjoyed when he saw it, and thought it should be here, but... there was no one there?

Only Li Dali was in front of him, so it shouldn't have been.Even if he was carrying salt, he wouldn't be the only one. Even if he was proficient in martial arts and stronger than the average person, how much salt could he carry if he was the only one?If the Salt Gang had done business like this, they would have starved to death long ago.

Thinking of this, Kang He became vigilant and secretly raised his guard.

Li Dali knocked on the door, turned around and saw Kang He pursing his lips tightly, and said, "The shopkeeper wants to see you." Then he pushed the door open and walked in first.

It was already sunset, and through the dim sunlight, Kang He saw that the empty warehouse was surrounded by piles of sacks, and a chair was placed in the middle, on which sat a middle-aged man in silk, exactly what Li Dali was talking about. dispenser's.

The shopkeeper was wearing silk and satin, Kang He saw it, and was shocked again.The imperial court expressly forbids merchants from wearing silk and satin. Of course, no one can control it in private in his own home, but this is a pier, and there are people coming and going, so he dares to wear it like this...

He has an official body.

Kang He narrowed his eyes, stepped forward and bowed quickly.

But before he raised his head, a sap hit him from behind, and Kang He passed out.

Waking up again, Kang He only felt dizzy for a while, the dancing candles were flickering in front of his eyes, the back of his neck hurt, he moved his arms, and there was a rattling sound in his ears, and he realized that he was locked.

"Hehe." There was a burst of laughter in his ears, and it was Li Dali who led him here.

Kang He shook his head, and finally opened his eyes completely. It seemed that he was still in the small warehouse just now.

Kang He looked at Li Dali with a cold face, but his heart was spinning fast, not knowing when he showed his feet.Oil lamps were already lit in the warehouse, and it must have been dark outside. I don't know if Zhen Yingjia would come to rescue him in time.

"You're quite capable, kid," Li Dali waved the iron rod in his hand, "You're going to make fun of me."

Kang He remained silent and narrowed his eyes. Even if his father is a worthless and useless prince, not everyone can say that.Li Dali slapped Kang He with a stick, causing burning pain.

"I think you're just pretending to be dumb." Li Dali said with a sinister smile, "Not only did you deceive me, but even the countless people in charge were deceived by you two brothers! You almost ruined the shopkeeper's major event!" After Li Dali finished speaking, he slapped Kang He again.

"You can bear it!" Li Dali walked around Kang He, "I didn't think that Lin Ruhai could train such capable people as you two brothers!"

Kang He's heart twitched, Lin Ruhai?When did the two of them get involved with Lin Ruhai?During the many days in the south of the Yangtze River, he has never even met Lin Ruhai, and the same is true for Zhen Yingjia, who was rejected when sending greetings. Now that he thinks about it, it's okay.Could it be... no wonder she can tolerate such a cancer like Wang Ziteng!No wonder the only daughter was sent to Rongguo Mansion!

Kang He only felt suffocated for a while, Li Dali laughed twice, "You are just a pawn, if you kill it, it doesn't matter—" Li Dali said while raising the iron rod, and he was about to go to Kang He. Swing it on the head!

No matter how determined Kang He was, he would have known for a long time that the road he was taking was to tie his head to his belt, but he would feel a chill in his heart when he died like this on someone who was nothing. Many things.

But in the end, only the throne and Zhen Yingjia were left.

Just when Kang He thought he was about to confess to this broken place, a rough male voice came from outside, very anxious, "Li Dali, the shopkeeper is calling you!"

Li Dali's original ferocious expression immediately turned into a flattering smile, and he said to Kang He: "It's cheap for you boy!" He put the iron pipe aside casually, and ran out in two steps.

After a while of fear, Kang He realized that his whole body was soaked, and the place where he was beaten with the iron rod just now was also burning with pain.

He tugged at his arm, but the shackles were so tight that he couldn't break free at all, he couldn't help but wryly smiled, if he died here... I just hope that Zhen Yingjia can find him soon.

Kang He carefully recalled the discussion between the two of them about the salt gang and other private salt dealers. He still remembered that Zhen Yingjia said that everyone in the south of the Yangtze River knew about this matter.

I only hope that this secret place... Zhen Yingjia also knows about it.

At the same time, Zhen Yingjia was already sitting in the lobby of the general army, holding the small seal given to him by the emperor in his hand, "Master Pan, you should think about it, if you continue to push back like this and ask someone to report the letter, the emperor's grandson Once there is any mistake, no matter whether he is favored or not, even if I do not escape death, you will not be able to delay the crime!"

As early as before Kang He returned at dusk, Zhen Yingjia felt that something was wrong, and wondered if he was sent to do some secret transportation again, but it was possible to come back later, but it was impossible to be so late.

Coolies also have family members. If you don’t tell them in advance, what if the family waits for him not to return and directly reports to the official?

Did something unexpected happen to Kang He?Identity exposed?

Zhen Yingjia sat for a while, and it was getting darker and darker. He hurried back to Zhen's Mansion, called a group of guards sent by the emperor, and went to the General Military Mansion.

"What is Master Pan hesitating about?" Zhen Yingjia slapped the table, "Could it be that this small seal is fake?"

Master Pan stared straight at Xiaoyin, "That's not...just..."

"I know what you are worried about!" Zhen Yingjia couldn't help it anymore, "You just think that the emperor's eldest grandson is gone, and you still want to be stationed in Jinling, but you don't even think about it, what you eat is the salary given by the emperor, If the eldest grandson of the emperor died, what would the emperor want from you?"

Mrs. Pan has already made some changes, so Zhen Yingjia added to the fire, "If you don't go, you will be blamed for the damage of the emperor's eldest grandson. If you go... nothing more than obeying my orders, at this time it will be fine." I will bear all the responsibility for any crime!"

Master Pan slapped his thigh, stood up, and ordered the lieutenant general, "Go and call in five thousand elite soldiers, and follow Master Zhen!"

Zhen Yingjia was overjoyed, and immediately stood up, and went out together.

Naturally, one cannot walk or sit in a sedan chair at this time. Zhen Yingjia also rode a horse in the early years. Although she is a little unfamiliar now, she gritted her teeth and followed, and led her directly to the wharf of the Salt Gang.

On the way he came here, he had thought about it carefully. Although Kang He was a little bold and reckless in this matter, he was still a cautious person in character, especially for such things that would risk his life.

If the manager wants to let him go somewhere he has never been, Kang He will definitely find a reason to shirk it, or if there is any change in the manager, Kang He will come back and discuss with him before making a decision. , physically strong, most of these mobs are not his opponents.

After analyzing all the way in this way, Zhen Yingjia felt that even if Kang He was trapped, he was probably on this pier.

When the officers and soldiers arrived at the pier, it was already dark. Most of the pier was not working at night. Except for a few people watching the pier, it was almost silent.

Master Pan looked at Zhen Yingjia, as if he wanted to listen to his ideas. Zhen Yingjia glanced at the countless warehouses in front of him, thinking that the one they had been to was a warehouse on the bright side of the Salt Gang. The goal was too big, and they probably wouldn't Here, he gritted his teeth and shouted: "Search! Search from the corner!"

With that said, Zhen Yingjia also drew a knife and went to the east warehouse first.The [-] soldiers were divided into small teams of a hundred people, and they also entered the dock.

Zhen Yingjia couldn't control that much anymore. When she saw a door, she had to kick open it to have a look. Seeing that she had searched seven or eight rooms but couldn't find anyone, let alone any clues, Zhen Yingjia became more and more anxious, worried that there was still anger He rushed forward, and even the circles of his eyes were reddened.

"Lord Zhen, there is a situation here!" A young soldier hurried over to report.

Zhen Yingjia regained her spirits and hurriedly followed.

I saw a small dilapidated warehouse in front of me, and a team of officers and soldiers at the door confronted the people guarding the warehouse.

With just one glance, Zhen Yingjia felt that there must be something wrong with this room!Even if it's not Kang He, it must be something else that can't be seen.

It's just a small warehouse, with more than [-] people outside confronting the officers and soldiers, no one knows that something is wrong here.

Looking at it for a second time, Zhen Yingjia's expression changed immediately, and he said, "That's right here, go in and search!"

Among the more than [-] people, there were clearly the port steward and Li Dali, the foreman of the day.