old scheming

Su Mu and the others were in a hurry to find Zhou Niannian, Hua Xiangrong blamed herself, "It's all my fault, I insist on divination and lost Niannian, how can I explain to Uncle Zhou now!"

Just as I was talking, I suddenly heard the waiter downstairs yelling loudly, as if to stop people, "Hey! Our store is closed, please go back...Uncle Zhou? Why are you here in the middle of the night?"

"As soon as I closed, I saw this child standing on the road and crying." Uncle Zhou said with a smile: "She is quite smart, and she described this whole world exactly. That's why I found this place—the granddaughter of my hometown. , and as old as her. Oh! I haven't seen her for years."

"Near."

"Uncle Su."

Seeing that the child in the hands of the visitor was Nian Nian, Su Mu rushed downstairs without waiting for the waiter to answer, hugged the child, and said angrily, "Where did you go?"

"Nephew Su Xian."

Su Mu raised his head and felt that this person looked familiar, but couldn't remember who it was for a while, "You are?"

"It's really nephew Su Xian!" The old man seemed to be sure that he had not mistaken the person. He grabbed Su Mu's shoulder and said eagerly, "I am Zhou Scissors, your uncle Zhou!"

Su Mu could only smile awkwardly, and turned to Wang Qingping for help.

"Uncle Zhou, why are you here? And why is this Niannian with you?" Wang Qingping was surprised.

"Nian Nian? Yes?" Uncle Zhou couldn't help asking when he saw the fellow in Yushan Village and saw that the child had the same name as his granddaughter.But when he looked behind these people, he didn't see his son or daughter-in-law. Although he couldn't wait to recognize his granddaughter, he still had a very bad premonition in his heart.

Wang Qingping nodded first, affirming the blood relationship between Zhou Niannian and him, and then said tactfully: "The brothers and sisters-in-law of the Zhou family are all loyal people who love their children deeply."

Uncle Zhou understood immediately, hugged Xiao Niannian, and burst into tears, "My son! What's going on here? Who killed my son and daughter-in-law."

"What's wrong with Uncle Zhou? It's the middle of the night, so be careful." The young master and Daoist Fuzhi also went downstairs, and the young master and Zhou Jiansao seemed to know each other.

"Master Li is doing a routine audit?" Zhou Jianknife wiped his tears when he heard the sound.

"Not really." Mr. Li glanced at the Taoist priest Fuzhi beside him, and continued: "Old friends are coming, we should welcome them."

"Oh!" Zhou Scissors also took a look at the young Taoist priest, "The Taoist robe that Mr. Li made at my place last month must have been made for this Daoist priest, Fuzhi, right? The Taoist priest didn't wear it today, so I'm afraid it doesn't fit well." Bar!"

"No, no, no." Daoist Fuzhi waved his hands repeatedly, and said, "I've heard that a master tailor has come to the capital for the past two years. I saw you today. It's a fortune for the poor. That robe is too luxurious, and it's not suitable for people who practice penance to wear it." , It’s not because of Zhou’s benefactor that you are messing around with me like this.”

"That's good, that's good." Zhou Scissors grieved in his heart, and stopped talking after a few pleasantries.

"I'm Li Rusi, since you are all from Uncle Zhou's hometown, and you happen to be staying in my inn, it's a chance to meet you from thousands of miles away. I'll be your host tonight. How about a few drinks?"

Wang Qingping hesitated for a while, but Su Mu felt that Li Rusi's appearance was needless to say, he had a good character, and it might not be a bad thing to make friends, so he responded, "Brother Li has spent a lot of money."

"Oh! I can't do it. I just have something to ask Nephew Su Xian." Zhou Jian knife waved his hand, he didn't know that Su Mu couldn't remember anything.

"Uncle Zhou, you see why you are being polite to me. You can just say what you want to say, just pretend that my nephew doesn't exist. Besides, what time is this? Even the taverns and teahouses are closed, so the brothels are still open to welcome customers , you can still take these two young masters to that kind of place?" He pointed at Hua Xiangrong, "Even if you can, there is a girl here!"

"Sit down quickly!" Seeing Zhou scissors not moving, Li Rusi pulled him into a seat, then ordered Xiaoer to serve some wine and food, and specially ordered Taoist Fu Zhi to bring a bowl of porridge.

"Uncle Zhou is well-known for his tailoring skills, because he also knows many high-ranking officials, but he never bows to his knees, which can be said to be flattering or humiliating." Thinking that there is nothing to say, Li Rusi had no choice but to find words from Uncle Zhou, " I don’t know what happened to uncle today? Is there any difficulty? Tell me, maybe my nephew can help a little.”

"You two virtuous nephews, please tell my uncle what's going on." Zhou Jiandao didn't seem to hear his words, and only asked Su Mu and Wang Qingping. not annoyed.

Since Su Mu had no memory, Wang Qingping and Zhou Jianjian listened.

"What? Xiaoyao's child... actually died! Sigh!" Zhou Jiandao gradually calmed down when he learned that the whole village and the mountain god Zhou Xuan, not only his own child, had sacrificed, "Nephew Su Xian, you really don't care about everything!" Don't remember?"

Seeing that Su Mu just smiled at him, Zhou Jianjian suddenly felt that he was stupid, so he continued: "Nephew, you don't know, that kid is idle all day long, fighting and making trouble..."

"It's because Su's family education is not strict, and he was rude and rude." Since Su Mu woke up, he really hadn't inquired about his apprentice. Now that he heard about it, he realized that he was so stubborn, so he didn't wait for Zhou Scissors to say. After that, he interrupted him.

Zhou Jiandao was about to defend Su Mu, but Li Rusi stood up and filled Su Mu with wine, and said, "Brother Su, it's because I'm blind. I didn't expect Brother Su to have the ability to exorcise demons and fight evil spirits. I admire you! I admire you!" !"

"Young Master Li has won the prize."

"What Mr. Li, Mr. Li, you are more common, if you don't dislike me, how about I recognize you as my brother?"

"my pleasure."

After toasting Su Mu with a glass of wine, Li Rusi sat down with a sad face, poured himself another glass, and drank it all with a sigh.

"So what's the matter?" From the chat, Su Mu learned that Li Rusi's family background is good, his father is a well-known big landlord in the capital, and the "big boss" mentioned by the waiter in the shop is himself.

"Brother Su, my younger brother's mood right now is no less than that of you and Uncle Zhou." He poured another glass of wine as he spoke, "The tens of thousands of people in Dayan City are just like Brother Su and your disciples in my heart." Son, Uncle Zhou's beloved son, they are suffering and starving, I feel bad too!"

Su Mu comforted him, "So, what you have done is obvious to all, and you are more conscientious than those court officials."

"But I still can't save them from the fire and water, I'm incompetent, I'm incompetent!"

Li Rusi was about to cry with grief and indignation as he said that, Su Mu didn't know what to say for a while, and wanted to wink to Taoist Fu Zhi, but he just ate the porridge without even raising his head.At this moment, Li Rusi raised his head suddenly, and said with a vow: "I have decided! I will ask my father to resign from the imperial court on my behalf tomorrow. I will go to Dayan City. No matter what kind of Hebo water ghost he is, I will ask him to leave." Catch him and check him out!"

"Nephew, don't be impulsive. The previous officials all died there. This is no joke."

"Uncle Zhou, do you know when this junior joked with others?"

Su Mu saw that he was devoted to the people, and ten cows with firm eyes could not be pulled back. He didn't seem to be joking, so he said: "My brother's heart is for the people. It is really courageous. If there is anyone I can help, I will help you." Certainly not standing idly by."

"Okay! With your words, brother Su, we will set off tomorrow."

"it is good!"

"Wait!" Wang Qingping grabbed Su Mu and reminded, "Brother Su, we're going to make purchases tomorrow, and we have to return the day after tomorrow."

"I know, Qingping, you and Rong Rong should go back first!" Su Mu said with a smile, "I'm alone, with no cares, and I'm just worried that life is boring! Brother Li Xiandi just woke me up, why don't you give me a little help?" I will do my best to benefit the people of Li, so I will go north with him to Dayan City this time, and see what those ghosts and monsters look like!"

"It's dangerous to go here! Brother Su."

"Yeah, big brother, you can't be so impulsive, how can you tell us to explain to Xiaoyao!"

For some reason, Su Mu paused when he heard "Xiaoyao", as if he was thinking about something, and then said after a while: "Everyone is dead, what else can you explain."

"How do you know he's dead!"

Hearing this, Su Mu raised his eyes to look at her, and finally there was a layer of ripples in his eyes, which were as flat as lake water, as he faintly expected something.

"Brother Su, Rong Rong is saying... that Xiaoyao will be worried even in the spirit of the sky." Wang Qingping faltered to smooth things over, and diverted the conversation, "Xiaoyao has always listened to you before, since Brother Su has already It's decided, I don't think Xiaoyao will object."

"Yes, yes." Rong Rong knew she had made a slip of the tongue, and hurriedly agreed.