After a few simple words with Fang Zi'an, Zheng Laoba came back with two big watermelons.

"Guys, I did what I said and bought you watermelons. The melon seller said that he still had a lot of watermelons at home, so I thought, everyone is very hard, and the weather is so hot, so I simply bought more and sent them back, and everyone can eat them. I was afraid that you would say that I was a sycophant, so I didn't dare to squeak. A few of you, I want to send the watermelon back to the inn where I live, and tell Manager Qin that we all paid for it together, so that you won't think I'm a sycophant to Manager Qin. ”

Everyone was a little surprised, and their hearts were also a little happy. This Zheng Laoba is so desperate to pick the door on weekdays, but today he is so generous and beautiful, which is really unexpected to everyone.

"What's so embarrassing about that? Eighth child, aren't we greedy for your work? Just eat a few slices of watermelon, how can you steal the limelight. Everyone said.

Zheng Laoba smiled: "What kind of merit is this? I shouldn't have left here without permission. A few more inclusive. So it's better to send the melons back in the name of a few of us. ”

The people laughed and said, "It's still thoughtful, that's it, so be it." You go to deliver melons, go and come back quickly, here we are staring. ”

Zheng Laoba nodded again and again, turned around and left with a smile. The people who were monitoring the Zhang family's house couldn't take care of him anymore, and they got together to open a scoop and eat melons, and they were very happy.

Zheng Laoba led the way, and Fang Zi'an carried two large baskets of watermelons to the direction of Jiangcheng Inn on Middle Street. Although the card was on the road, Zheng Laoba showed his waist card, and those local officials and catchers did not dare to stop it, so they had a green light all the way.

When he was about to arrive at the Jiangcheng Inn, Zheng Laoba finally couldn't help but whisper: "Young Master Fang, what are you going to do?" You shouldn't be going to deal with everyone brought by Chief Qin alone. I'm really worried. ”

Fang Zi'an was sweating profusely from the burden of watermelon, and said in a low voice while wiping his sweat: "You don't have to care." I have a point. In a moment you will do what I tell you to do. Don't worry, of course I'm not going to die. Just go and see. ”

Zheng Laoba was speechless, knowing that Fang Zi'an refused to tell him what he thought, so he had no choice but to shut up.

The two came to the door of the Jiangcheng Inn, and the two guards walked around the door, and when they saw Zheng Laoba coming back, they stepped forward with a smile and said, "Zheng Laoba, you are lazy again." ”

Zheng Laoba pointed to the watermelon basket behind him and said, "What did you say?" When I met a melon seller, the watermelon was big and sweet, so I thought about buying it back for everyone to cool off. It's been a hard two days. ”

The two guards also saw the two large baskets of watermelons, closed their mouths happily, and praised them: "Yes, Zheng Laoba, this is the most reliable thing you have ever done." This big watermelon, save one for my brothers to try first. ”

As they spoke, the two of them came to the basket and began to knock and beat.

Zheng Laoba was about to agree, but Fang Zi'an smiled: "That's not possible, I haven't given the silver yet, and I haven't passed the scales yet." ”

The two guards were stunned, and Zheng Laoba smiled when he saw this: "Two brothers, don't worry, there are so many melons, everyone has a share." Besides, Manager Qin hasn't tasted it yet, so let's eat it first, I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate. ”

When the two guards heard this, they were a little frightened. Qin Lu faction is head-footed, wants face, moody, and can't offend him. There's no need to mess with him over these little things.

"That's it, damn it, eating a broken watermelon is so much. Let's go inside. The two grumbled.

Zheng Laoba didn't argue much, waved his hand, and took Fang Zi'an into the Jiangcheng Inn compound.

Jiangcheng Inn is one of the largest inns in Wuhu County, the main room of the inn is a two-storey building, with a front and rear compound, dozens of guest rooms, which can accommodate fifty or sixty people at the same time. Fang Zi'an quickly looked at the situation in the front yard, and his eyes fell on the horse shed on the west side. There were a dozen horses tethered to the stable, and there were many empty slots. There were several guards washing the horses and arranging their saddle bridles. Zheng Laoba said that they all came by land on horseback, which can be proved from this. There were only a dozen horses in the shed, and the rest were supposed to be escorted out into the city.

In the lobby of the inn, someone sat in the hall drinking tea and talking. Fang Zi'an recognized Qin Lu at a glance who was sitting on a chair and gesturing and talking, and there were two burly men sitting next to him, and they couldn't see their faces clearly. They were wearing equipment that looked like leather armor. The muscles on the bare strong arms are tangled, which is terrifying.

The two walked to the bottom of the corridor in the lobby, Qin Lu found Zheng Laoba and shouted, "Zheng Laoba, why are you back?" Aren't you watching the house? ”

Zheng Laoba hurriedly walked in, and said with a smile: "Manager Qin, the little one is sending melons back." A few of us were guarding the house, and a melon seller passed by, and we saw that the watermelon was very good, so we bought it and sent it back to the brothers to taste it, and relieve the heat. ”

Qin Lu sighed, nodded and said, "Yes, I have a heart." Let it go. ”

Zheng Laoba agreed, turned around and walked out of the hall. A big man sitting next to Qin Lu with a scar on the corner of his eyebrows smiled and said, "Watermelon? Good stuff. It's a hot day, and the birds are out. Eating watermelon will definitely be comfortable. I'll see if the watermelon is good. ”

As he spoke, the man stood up and walked towards the door, and Qin Lu and the other big man also got up and walked to the door with a smile. Seeing two large and round boxes of oily watermelons, the three of them were amazed.

"Ho, that looks so good. The watermelon in the capital is not bigger than this watermelon. Qin Lu said with a smile.

"Of course, this is our Wuhu local watermelon that the villain's family has served for a few months. The skin is thin and the seeds are few, and the sand juice is sweet, so you are satisfied with the storage. Fang Zi'an said with a straw hat fanning the wind.

"Try it, eat one first." The scar-faced man was banging on a watermelon with his big hand and laughing.

"Brother Chu wants to eat, let's cut one. Let's see if this guy is bragging. Qin Lu said with a smile.

The scar-faced man picked up a big watermelon, and Fang Zi'an hurriedly said: "A few officials, no wonder the villain didn't remind a few officials, this is a hot melon that has been sunburned, and it can't be eaten now." The taste is much worse, not to mention, eating hot melon will make you upset. I have to use well water to town, and at this time the town will be almost dark by the time, and the whole melon heart will be cold. When I ate it again, it tasted good. ”

"Huh?" The scar-faced man was stunned and spouted, "Damn, it's still so troublesome." However, this melon is really hot, and it is not cool to think about it, so I am afraid that it will not relieve the heat. ”

Qin Lu said with a smile: "Then I will fetch the well water and eat it in the evening." It's good for the brothers to cool off together when they come back. It's not good to have a stomach upset after eating. ”

The scar-faced man put down the watermelon and said, "That's it." ”

Qin Lu said: "Zheng Laoba, take this melon seller to the well in the backyard to fetch water, and let him give us the melon." ”

Zheng Laoba hurriedly agreed, urging Fang Zi'an to carry the burden and walk with him to the backyard. Fang Zi'an picked up the burden and was about to leave, but he heard Qin Lu suddenly shout: "Hey, melon seller, you stop for me." ”

Fang Zi's peace of mind tightened, and his nerves immediately tensed. Zheng Laoba was even more frightened, his face turned pale, and his hands trembled slightly, thinking that Qin Lu had discovered Fang Zi'an's identity.

Fang Zi'an put down his burden, slowly turned around, and arched his hand: "What does this official command?" ”

Qin Lu frowned and stared at Fang Zi'an, and said in a deep voice, "What's your name?" Where do you live? ”

Fang Zi'an said in a deep voice: "The villain Li Laoba, his family lives in Shilizhuang in the south of the city. ”

"Hehe, you are also the eighth child, Zheng Laoba, he has the same name as you." Qin Lu said.

Zheng Laoba grinned and didn't make a sound.

"How old are you this year, and how many people are in the family?" Qin Lu asked again.

"The villain is Chinese New Year's Eve six today, with a family of five, an old mother, a daughter-in-law and a pair of children." Fang Zi'an said in a deep voice.

"Yes, I have children and daughters, and my small life is quite moist." Qin Lu said.

"Thanks to the blessing of the imperial court, it's not bad for us people, but we can barely make ends meet." Fang Zi'an.

"Well, it's really good to know how to be grateful to the imperial court. Reach out. Qin Lu said.

"What?" Fang Zi Leng said.

"Didn't you hear me telling you to stretch out your hand?" Qin Lu said coldly.

"Oh, good." Fang Zi'an hurriedly agreed and stretched out his hand.

"Palms up." Qin Lu shouted.

Fang Zi'an slowly flipped his palm, Qin Lu stared at Fang Zi'an's palm, the palm of his hand was black, and several calluses at the base of his fingers were clearly visible.

"What a bold man, looking for death." Qin Lu suddenly shouted, and quickly pulled out the waist knife from his waist and slashed it at the top of Fang Zi'an's head.

Zheng Laoba on the side turned pale with fright, and almost screamed. I thought quickly in my heart: "I suffered, I suffered, I was recognized." What am I going to do? Escape? Or not to escape? ”

Fang Zi'an's scalp was numb, Qin Lu's sudden drawing of his knife and slashing made Fang Zi'an not have the slightest psychological preparation, and suddenly this guy turned his face without any warning at all. Fang Zi'an almost instinctively wanted to block with a flat pole, and his body had to dodge. But in the flash of light, he suddenly understood something. He didn't dodge this slash, and stood there looking at Qin Lu with a stunned expression. It wasn't until the knife came to the head and stopped in front of his forehead that he sat on the ground.

"Murder, murder, help, help! Who are you, I have no grievances with you, why do you want to kill people? Help me! Fang Zi'an cried in panic.

Qin Lu smiled, put the knife into the sheath, and said loudly: "Li Laoba, it's just a joke with you." Why can't you stand up to the fright? Don't make a noise, just give you more money. No, this ingot of silver is for you. ”

Qin Lu took out a silver ingot from his waist and threw it in front of Fang Zi'an, turned his head to the panicked Zheng Laoba and said, "Zheng Laoba, take him to the backyard to fetch watermelons in the water town." Hehehe. ”