Jianghu Tired Brigade

Chapter 18 Chapter 18

Hong Xiao's illness was as she said, after taking a few doses of medicine, although he may not be completely cured, he was finally able to go out calmly.

It is already the third day of staying in the restaurant, and Hong Xiao got up early as usual.Acacia still hasn't woken up, she is lying on the other side, frowning slightly, she doesn't know what dream she is having.

In the guest room, there was only one bed, except for the first day when the two of them were hanging out, Hong Xiao drank some wine, fell unconscious, and returned it to Acacia.From the second day, the two began to sleep together.

For Hong Xiao, Xiangsi is a lovable junior. Although they haven't been together for a long time, the relationship is very harmonious, so they don't feel awkward.On the contrary, Acacia is still shy and timid, very coy.

Hong Xiao dressed properly and went downstairs.

The shopkeeper knew Hong Xiao well and knew that she had some relationship with those girls with extraordinary backgrounds, so he was very polite to her.

Hong Xiao asked: "The old man who was here to tell the story before has disappeared these few days."

The shopkeeper's complexion changed slightly, but he returned to normal very quickly, and replied respectfully: "The storyteller is not a local. He talks about books in the store and gets some rewards, and the rest don’t know anything about it.”

Hong Xiao said: "Oh, I don't know at all...then I don't need to ask you." There was some meaning in her words, but the shopkeeper didn't dare to ask. in the street.

Half an hour later, the alluring girl came out in a hurry, met the shopkeeper and asked, "Where did Hong Xiao go?"

The shopkeeper carefully asked: "Is that the girl who is with the girl?" Seeing that Acacia was about to get angry, he hurriedly said: "That girl went out at five o'clock."

Before he finished speaking, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he saw the girl's figure rushing out of the door.

Xiangsi asked around in the small town to find Hong Xiao's trace, and temporarily suppressed the anxiety in her heart.Let's say that Hong Xiao went out before dawn. In this small town, he walked through the streets and alleys, detoured several streets, and walked into a deserted alley.

The houses on both sides are ancient houses from which dynasty. Moss grows on the wood, the grass in the yard reaches knees, the doors and windows are rotten, and a few windows fell into the ground, revealing the barren scene inside the room. Come.

Hong Xiao passed through the alley between the two houses, and there was a very small and simple wooden house hidden inside.The wooden house was about nine feet high, square and square like it was built when a child pretended to be a house. Hong Xiao stood at the door and knocked three times, the door creaked and opened.

The person who opened the door was a skinny old man with cloudy eyes and slow and heavy steps.The old man stood at the door, not intending to let Hong Xiao in, and Hong Xiao didn't care, as if it was a matter of course.

Seeing that it was Hong Xiao, the old man laughed hoarsely and gloomyly, and said, "Flying in the snow, the prefect of Wucheng has issued a notice to arrest Li, and reward him with 3000 taels of silver."

Hong Xiao said with a smile: "It may be more than 3000 taels to be mentioned by Grandma Mu."

Granny Mu huddled together with wrinkles all over her face, and said with a chuckle, "It's more than that, the letter from the prefect of Wucheng has already been sent to the prefect's mansion. If the prefect got such information, why not report it to the Ming court. The emperor said a few years ago However, if anyone can draw a portrait of Feihong on the Snow, he will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of silver, and if anyone can capture Feihong on the Snow, he will be rewarded with a reward of ten thousand taels, and he will be awarded the third rank."

Hong Xiao said: "This reward sounds very tempting. If it weren't for me, I would still want to see the scenery for a few more years, and I would also like to capture myself for a reward."

Grandma Mu smiled and said: "You have no internal strength, you dare to come here, you are not afraid that I will capture you, lock you up and take you to receive the reward when the reward is offered on the imperial list?"

Hong Xiao took off the green lotus purse at his waist, took out a pearl the size of a thumb and handed it to Granny Mu, and said with a smile: "Isn't it because of a small loss? Why don't you try to curry favor with me and say that you won't be allowed to wait for my death?" When I die, I will entrust you with the place where the treasures have been hidden for many years." She didn't intend to continue this kind of joke, and when Granny Mu took the beads, Hong Xiao turned around and asked, "What is the cause of Yizhanghong's death?" , do you know?"

Granny Mu shook her head and said, "I don't know."

Hong Xiao had expected such an answer earlier, but he was still unwilling to say: "You news sellers don't have everything."

Granny Mu said: "During the years when Yizhanghong retired, he didn't do any remarkable deeds, so we didn't pay more attention to it. The Jianghu is so big, how can we find out every detail."

Hong Xiao sighed: "These things really can't be relied on by others." Then he asked: "What happened to the Shenji Sect, and how did it get into Wucheng?"

Granny Mu said: "It is a superior inner strength method in the Shenji Sect. Only the true disciples of the Shenji Sect can practice it. What was lost five years ago is the original handed down from hand to hand among the masters, and it is attached to the masters of the past generations. practice notes."

Hong Xiao said: "Cheat books and treasures are extremely easy to steal, so don't be careless." It's just that it's a bit weird for a thief to say such a thing.Hong Xiao asked again: "How did Kui Niang get involved?"

Granny Mu said: "I heard that five years ago, a woman sneaked into the Divine Machine Gate and stole the cheat book."

Hong Xiao thought there was some news, but she didn't want Granny Mu to shut up again, so she couldn't help asking: "And then."

Granny Mu said: "Then we don't know anymore. The Shenji Sect is not a third-rate sect, and what is lost is the secret manual of the town sect. How can such news spread all over the sky."

Hong Xiao said: "Then let's talk about the relationship between Kui Niang and this matter."

Granny Mu said: "What kind of sunflower, I have never heard of it. The Shenji Sect has found Viper, Viper has been famous for a long time, and you know many rumors about her. As for why there is a relationship between the two Even if we contacted, we didn’t know.”

Hong Xiao smiled and said: "I don't know this, I don't know that, what is the need for this business?"

Granny Mu's eyes formed a line, she smiled, and said: "The business we are doing is originally selling luck. If you are lucky, you just know the news that the customer wants to know, and then the deal will be made. If you are not lucky, you can only sell it." Looking at the gold and silver treasures."

Hong Xiao said: "You have done a good job in this no-cost business. If you can't do business today, then I will leave the beads for you to pay for your tea."

When Hong Xiao left, Granny Mu smiled slyly behind her and said, "If you don't leave it to me, can you still take it back?"

Hong Xiao paused, turned his head and said with a sweet smile: "Before you make a move, you must not jump to conclusions lightly."

Grandma Mu was stunned, she hadn't pulled out her right hand hidden in the armhole for a long time, but Hong Xiao had already left briskly.

Passing through the small alley, there is a small market outside. At this time, the sky has begun to light up, and the number of vendors has gradually increased. The sound of hawking, bargaining, exclamation, and noise is noisy.

Hong Xiao's brocade clothes and silk satin are quite out of place here.

Vendors and passers-by peeked at this abruptly wealthy woman, both in awe and curiosity.

Suddenly, his waist sank, Hong Xiao raised his hand, and lightly grabbed an arm.It was a ragged little beggar, with a thin body, his face was muddy with dirt and dirt, except for his pair of eyes, which were clear and bright.

Hong Xiao kept his face on purpose, but the raised corners of his mouth made it hard to detect seriousness: "Little guy, follow me to the Yamen for a walk."

If word got out, how many people would be stunned that Xueshang Feihong actually went to the Yamen with a thief.

The little beggar looked at her with bright eyes, but he was not afraid, but followed her obediently.

Hong Xiao pulled her, walked out of the market, and stopped in a quieter street, saying, "Aren't you afraid of officials?"

The little beggar said in a clear voice: "I don't have any money, and the officials and lords can't raid my house, so they can only put me in prison. There is food to eat in the prison, and straw mats to sleep on. Anyway, it's nothing."

Hong Xiao heard it interesting, squatted down to be at the same level as the beggar, and said with a smile: "You are open-minded, what's your name, how old are you?"

The little beggar blurted out, "My name is Jiang Li, and I am 11 years old."

Hong Xiao let out a light snort, never thinking that the little beggar would have such an elegant name: "Jiang Li? What two words are they?"

The little beggar's eyes flashed, and when he mentioned his name, he said in a dejected way: "Jiang Hai's Jiang, his wife and children are separated."

Hong Xiao said: "You have studied."

Jiang Li shook his head and said, "No, it was A Niang who said it."

Seeing Jiang Li's gloomy expression, Hong Xiao also guessed that the mother she was talking about probably wouldn't be with her anymore.As for whether to abandon the child or die, it is inconvenient to ask at this time anyway, so he changed the subject and said: "You stole the money, what are you going to do?"

Jiang Li's too clear eyes flashed light again: "I'm going to the imperial city, to ask for more money, to find A Niang."

Hong Xiao said: "Since you want to ask for money, why do you want to steal?"

Jiang Li lowered his head, and said, "Because Brother Xiao Lin said, if we are caught, we will spend a few days in prison. The shelter from the wind and rain is no worse than going outside. If we steal it, we can live a good life." gone."

Hong Xiao said with a smile: "That's not necessarily true. There are also some prison bosses with eccentric temperaments who like to torture criminals with many punishments. It is not uncommon for them to accidentally lose their lives. At worst, they are wrapped in sackcloth from beginning to end and thrown into the prison at night. Go feed the fish in the river."

Jiang Li stared wide-eyed, his eyes filled with horror: "Brother Xiao Lin didn't say...is it really that scary?"

Hong Xiao said seriously: "That's natural, your brother Xiao Lin probably never really entered the prison cell, but just encouraged you to do evil."

Jiang Li was discouraged, lowered his head in frustration, and said, "I, I won't steal anymore, sister, please don't catch me."

Hong Xiao stood up, stretched his body lightly, and said with a smile: "I won't take you to see the officer, you can go back. Stay away from your Brother Xiaolin in the future, don't listen to him in everything, that's okay benefit."

Jiang Li looked at her timidly, as if he couldn't believe it, wanted to leave but didn't dare to move, Hong Xiao smiled and said, "Why, do you want to follow me?"

Jiang Li ran away two steps, turned around to look, Hong Xiao was really standing there, watching her with a smile.He opened his mouth, but didn't say anything after all, turned around and ran away.