On this day, Han Zhen waited for the workers to leave as usual, and while making his rounds, he walked to a secret passage, trying to go to the ore storage room through the secret passage.

As soon as he got into the secret passage, he heard a human voice from outside the passage.

"Miss, if you go inside, it's the tunnel where the miners are mining, so let's not go down. Han Zhen could hear that it was the voice of Xu Liang, the supervisor of the Xu family.

"Uncle Liang, I'm not busy, since I'm here, why don't you go down and have a look. A gentle female voice said.

"Miss, I'm afraid that it's dark and dirty down there, and it's not appropriate for you to go down with such a noble status. ”

"What noble do I have? The head of the family has ordered me to supervise the mine this time, and I have to do everything myself, if I can't satisfy the head of the family, I can't do anything." ”

"No wonder the master of the family sent you over, young lady, so conscientious, I really admire you. ”

"Uncle Liang has won the award, and in a while, Lan'er still has a lot of things to ask you about, don't be annoyed. ”

"How dare you, how dare you, young lady, what do you command, just say it. I, Xu Liang, will know everything and answer everything. ”

After hearing the sound of a winch rotating, it was expected that the two of them had gone down to the mine. From the conversation between the two, Han Zhen could tell that it must be someone from the Xu family or the Nine Hidden Valley, because the color of the spar was not good, and he was suspicious, so he sent Xu Ruolan to supervise it in person. Maybe, it won't be long before the Nine Hidden Valley will be replaced by newcomers. It seems that in the future, it will not be so easy to screen in advance.

When it comes to the eldest lady of the Xu family, Xu Ruolan, everyone knows it in the cold city. I remember that when Xu Ruolan was born, it coincided with the cold eighth day of the lunar month, which was originally a time when the weather was cold and the ground was frozen and the flowers withered and the grass withered, but because of Xu Ruolan's cry, the orchids in the Xu family's courtyard were called to sprout, and they bloomed on the same day and withered that night.

This matter was surprised by everyone, so it was called Ruolan. Xu Ruolan is small, she is smart and beautiful, because her wood spirit root is better, so she has some talent for breeding and planting, and has managed the spirit animals and herbs of the Xu family since she was a child, so she is very loved by the head of the Xu family, Xu Chao. Xu Chao loves the house and Wuxia, and he attaches great importance to his eldest son Xu Dongting. And Xu Dongting is also very diligent, over the years, he has worked hard outside and has become the actual ruler of the Xu family.

Xu Ruolan is seventeen years old this year, and Xu's father wanted her to come out to experience and experience, so that in the future, when she becomes an adult, she can help him take care of the Xu family's industry. And right now, there is a good errand, the head of the family, Xu Chao, noticed that the rough wood spar transported from the Han family was either poor in fineness or small in quantity, so he suspected that the Han family had done something, but he couldn't find reasonable evidence. Therefore, after Xu's father asked the head of the family for instructions, he sent his daughter Xu Ruolan to supervise the mine and find out the reason.

Although it was the first time for Xu Ruolan to take over the family task alone, Ping Su had accumulated a lot of experience when managing the family's medicinal herbs and spirit beasts and other businesses, and had developed the habit of being meticulous and serious. Therefore, this time I will personally go down to the well to investigate.

Although Han Zhen didn't understand Xu Ruolan's style of doing things, he swept away his previous prejudices and looked at Xu Ruolan with admiration for the fact that he deliberately avoided the workers and went down the well to investigate.

Han Zhen didn't bring the day's crystal ore back for classification as usual. Because he knew that with Xu Ruolan's meticulousness, sooner or later he would discover the secret passage. Therefore, Han Zhen waited until Xu Ruolan left, and then rushed back to the Han Mansion to report the matter to the old lady, hoping to think of a better way to deal with it.

"Mother, in my opinion, although this Xu Ruolan is young, she is by no means the same generation. Recently, let's suspend this matter. Han Zhen suggested.

"Han San, what do you say?" Old Madam Han held the teacup in her hand, sat on the Taishi chair, took a sip of tea, and asked seemingly unintentionally.

"Old lady Qiqi, the little one agrees with Master Han's idea very much. Uncle Han said respectfully: "However, in this way, I am afraid that after the Xu family gets the benefits, they will be more sure that we did it before." It's okay if the other party doesn't pursue it, but if we want to find out something, I'm afraid we will be attacked on both sides. ”

"What does it mean to be attacked on both sides?" asked Old Madam Han intentionally or unintentionally.

"When the time comes, the Xu family will definitely take the evidence to the Snow Shadow Gate to ask for an explanation, and our Han family will be very bad. Uncle Han replied respectfully.

"Hmm-" Old Madam Han nodded, but her eyes looked at Han Zhen.

Han Zhen immediately understood that the conversation between the two just now was actually for himself. Then he hurriedly stood up and respectfully bowed his hand: "Mother, I know what to do." However, with Xu Ruolan's carefulness, sooner or later she will find out the clues. When the time comes, I wonder if my mother will have a way to deal with it?"

"Alas, Zhen'er, let me tell you what's good. Old Madam Han sighed and continued: "You can rest assured, I have my own arrangements for this matter. ”

The next morning, the sky was white, Li Ming was still alchemy, and suddenly heard the servant rumor that he had gone to see the old lady.

Looking for me so early? Li Ming guessed in his heart, something must have happened, could it be that he was too dark a while ago and was complained about?

When they arrived in the front hall, Mrs. Han sat on the Taishi chair like a pine, looking at Li Ming with blazing eyes.

Li Ming glanced at everyone in the hall by lowering his head and raising his eyebrows roughly, except for Uncle Han, who was indispensable, Han Zhen, Han Qi and Han Qing were all there, so he respectfully bowed and said, "Li Ming greets the old lady." ”

"Doctor Li, I'm really sorry to call you over so early. It's just that it happened suddenly, so don't blame it. Old Madam Han said politely.

"Why, the old lady is too polite. Li Ming pretended to be flattered and said: "If the old lady has any instructions, I also hope to say that I will do my best." ”

"Speaking of which, it's not a big deal, it's my grandson Han Qi's illness, I don't know what kind of medicine Doctor Li has?" said Old Madam Han with a smile.

"Oh, about Han Qi's illness, after more than a month of my observation and follow-up treatment, I have found out the cause of the disease, and at present, I am preparing to prescribe the right medicine. When will it be cured...... Chronic diseases still need slow medicine, so the old lady should not be in a hurry. Li Ming shook his head and said.

"Oh, it's good that the doctor finds the cause, some diseases, don't hurry, don't hurry, after a long time, it will be fine. Mrs. Han's words seemed to be comforting Li Ming, but it didn't seem to be said to Li Ming, so that everyone present could hear it.

"Han Qi, what you just said, are you willing to go?"

"Grandma, I...... I can go, but why do you have to choose me?" Han Qi asked with some confusion.

"You are also a big boss, so you can take this opportunity to experience it, have more contact with the outside world, and save yourself from making trouble around me all day long. Old Madam Han pretended to be annoyed and said.

"Grandma, don't you like your grandchildren?" Han Qi said aggrievedly.

Hearing Han Qi say it in this tone, Li Ming was so shocked that his eyes widened, he really didn't expect that the eldest young master of the Han family, who was usually high-spirited, would have a time to be coquettish. Li Minghu thought of himself, he had lost his memory for so long, he couldn't remember anything, and sometimes, he wanted to find someone to spoil him, but he ...... Thinking of this, Li Ming couldn't help but feel a melancholy in his heart.

"Qi'er, in front of so many people, don't mess around. Old Madam Han pretended to be serious and said.

"Yes, grandma, grandma is going, one day, grandma misses grandchild, as long as you have a thought, I will return to you immediately. Okay, okay?" Although Han Qi agreed in his mouth, in fact, he was still coquettish.

"Grandma, I want to go too. Han Qing suddenly interjected: "I heard that the mountains are fun, there are little rabbits, little foxes, and ......."

"Qing'er, do you think I sent your brother to go on a tour of the mountains and rivers! It's to go to the mines, in the dark mines, where it is difficult to breathe, where are there any rabbits. Mrs. Han was stunned by this pair of grandsons and granddaughters, so she could only say something to frighten her.

"That is, if you go, it won't take you two days, and your whole body will turn into a black briquette. Han Zhen followed the old lady's tone to scare her daughter.

"Huh? so terrible, then...... I still won't go. Brother, when you come back, remember that you must be in the daytime, otherwise, I won't be able to see you at night. Han Qing said with a worried expression.

"Poof, haha. Li Ming was so amused by Han Qing's innocent appearance that he couldn't hold back his laughter.

"Ahem......" Han Qi hurriedly reminded.

"I'm sorry. Li Ming was already aware of his gaffe just now, and hurriedly apologized.

"Qi'er, this time, you cooperate with the Snow Shadow Gate, the Nine Hidden Valley and the Xu family to supervise together, you have to listen to your Senior Brother Yun Fei more, and pay more attention to the people of the Nine Hidden Valley and the Xu family, don't fall into the face of my Han family. You have to grasp the middle of this. Old Madam Han advised.

"The grandson understands that he will not fail in his mission. Han Qi instantly put away his coquettish posture and replied with a solemn face.

"Good. Old Madam Han approvingly: "Looking back, your eldest uncle still has to explain some additional things to you, what else do you want now?"

"Grandma...... Does your grandson really have a little request?" Han Qi immediately changed to a coquettish appearance.

"Oh? ”

"My grandson wants to take someone with me. Han Qi said with a smile.

"Young master, I still have a lot of things I can't live without, this time, I'm afraid it's ......," Uncle Han hurriedly explained.

"Who said to take you there, grandma, I want him. Han Qi said, raising his hand and pointing.

"Who?me?" Li Ming suddenly saw that Han Qi was pointing in his direction, and hurriedly turned his head to see that there was no one behind him, and he realized that the person Han Qi was talking about turned out to be himself.