On the calm river in the afternoon, the scene of boats coming and going is not lively. Since the prosperity of Zhouzhuang, it has become a necessary place for passing merchant ships to stop and rest.

Among the ships passing by, there was a mighty fleet that had reached the mouth of the river, and when you counted it, there were more than 50 boats. And from the draft of the ship, it can be seen that the ship must be fully loaded with cargo.

Such a long flotilla has also attracted the attention of people on the shore, and they are all talking about it.

"Eh, where did you see such a large fleet?"

"It must be the fleet of the Shen family in Zhouzhuang, and the Shen family can fill so many ships of goods within a radius of a hundred miles."

"It's really rich, there are so many boats, and you have to hire a boatman and a dart master for a lot of money, right? It is estimated that I will not be able to earn the silver just to protect this dart in my life. ”

"You really don't know anything, this money is nothing to the Shen family, this money can only be earned if it can be spent, like you, you guard your coffin every day, you don't pull out a dime, you deserve to be poor for the rest of your life."

"Oops? Look at you like that, as if the boats were your home, you can spend it, and gamble with a little money. If you want me to invite you to dinner, you can do it. ”

"Hehe, I can't hide anything from you, big brother, please let me eat noodles?"

"Then don't be stunned, let's go? Tell you, but this is the only time, it would be bad to go home and let your sister-in-law know. ”

"Thank you, brother, you are so generous, you really look like Shen Wansan, you will definitely be able to make a fortune in the future......"

At the head of the fleet, there was a merchant ship larger than the others. On the bow of the ship stood a young man staring calmly ahead, as if thinking about something.

The young man wore a black satin robe embroidered with gold silk threads on the neckline and cuffs, and a cloak of the same material and color as the robe was tied around his neck. Her hair, which was darker and shinier than her clothes, swayed gently in the breeze.

The handsome appearance of the young man attracted a burst of discussion among the eldest women and girls. There were even some bold women who held handkerchiefs and swayed at the young man, trying to attract the young man's attention.

But it didn't take long for the women on the shore to stop their movements. Because they saw a beautiful girl in a long blue silk dress, walking lightly towards the young man, and stopped beside the young man, whispering something to the young man, and showing a touching smile from time to time.

This scene made the women on the shore jealous and ashamed.

"I didn't expect you, a well-dressed beast, to be so likable to women?" Liuli smiled and whispered softly in Shen Wansan's ear.

Just by looking at her smile, no one could have imagined that she could say such a thing.

At this time, although Shen Wansan remained calm on the surface, if he looked closely, he could see that a green tendon on his temple was beating slightly. And Shen Wansan's heart was also like 10,000 grass and mud horses galloping by.

"Aren't you already happy in your heart? The superficial calm is just to maintain the image and want to attract the attention of more women? Seeing that Shen Wansan didn't react, Liuli didn't seem to feel very enjoyable, so she added another sentence, but she still maintained a dignified smile on her face.

Shen Wansan had already endured to the limit, gritted his teeth fiercely, and really wanted to kick Liuli into the river.

"What? Got me right? Seeing that Shen Wansan had a reaction, Liuli hurriedly answered again.

Shen Wansan turned around suddenly, raised his palm and was about to smash it into Liuli.

Liuli didn't dodge or dodge, but put her hands behind her back, looking at Shen Wansan with an innocent smile, and her body was still swaying playfully from side to side. This appearance made the men on the shore drool.

At this time, everyone's eyes on the shore moved with the two people on the boat. Shen Wansan had no choice but to put his hand down, but his expression turned into a smile, and he also put his face affectionately to Liuli's ear, and said softly:

"It's a shame for such a big person to wear such a small belly pocket?"

Liuli's face turned red to her neck, and she chopped her foot fiercely and said:

"You... You, you're a big pervert. ”

Shen Wansan turned around and walked to the cabin in a dashing manner, and threw down a sentence without looking back:

"Say whatever you want, I'll be like that with you anyway."

"People just haven't had time to buy new ones yet." Shen Wansan had already entered the cabin, and Liuli was still powerlessly explaining.

The cabin was so small that it could barely seat two people. Shen Wansan and Zhang Shide sat opposite each other, and a map was spread on the table between the two.

Although it was still bright outside, the doors were closed, so the only way to light the house was candles.

Zhang Shide lowered his voice and said:

"It's only a few days away, but we still have to find a place to rest tonight, and it's not safe to sail at night."

"Although the big and small water thieves in this area don't dare to provoke us, but if a few people come to eat raw rice, it will be troublesome."

"If the ship docks, fifty dart masters are enough to protect the cargo."

Shen Feng listened to Zhang Shide's words, nodded and said:

"Brother, you can arrange the journey, I am absolutely assured. Although the uprising is imminent, the name of our trip is to carry goods, so there are some things we still have to do.

This is also what I discussed with Brother Zhang Shicheng at the beginning, if there is any problem in the uprising, we can use the name of the merchant as a cover, and we can still retreat with our whole body, which is also the reason why I have to cover up my identity during the uprising. ”

After listening to Shen Wansan's words, Zhang Shide nodded and said:

"I understand, my eldest brother also told me before leaving, and it is all up to you along the way. So what's your plan? ”

"Now we are stepping up our sailing, trying to reach Pingjiang before dark, unload Pingjiang's cargo, and find a place to rest. The next morning I stayed in Pingjiang to check on the family business, while you set off with the rest of the cargo to Nantong, leaving the fleet in Nantong, and you only had to take the goods from Taizhou and set off. ”

Zhang Shide frowned when he heard this, and asked:

"Why leave the fleet in Nantong instead of taking it to Taizhou together?"

"It's a port, and there are a lot of people coming and going, and goods from all over the country can circulate there. There are many uncertainties in the aftermath of our uprising, so the length of time is uncertain, and the best reason for the fleet to stay there for the circulation of goods. ”

Zhang Shide suddenly realized, and hurriedly said:

"I see, if the uprising wins, you will continue to go to Dadu in the name of merchants, and if the uprising fails, the merchant fleet is our best cover. When the government investigates, why the fleet has been gone for so long, we can also say that it is doing business in Nantong. ”

Shen Wansan smiled and nodded:

That's what it means. After I have dealt with the matter of buying and selling in three days or five days, I will go to Taizhou to meet you and seek great things. ”

Zhang Shide laughed and said:

"Haha, no wonder my eldest brother told me to listen to you for everything, your kid is really smart enough. In this way, we have a guarantee for advance and retreat, admire, admire! Then I will go out and tell them to hurry up and try to reach Pingjiang before dark. ”

After Zhang Shide finished speaking, he happily opened the door and walked out.

Because the movement was too fast, as soon as he went out, he almost hit the glass in the corridor. Liuli was also shocked, and she seemed to be startled, but she reacted immediately and bowed down:

"Brother Zhang."

"Eh, Liuli girl, I'm sorry, I'm a little reckless. Are you looking for the Third Young Master? Zhang Shide looked guilty and scratched his head and asked.

Liuli raised her head, and saw Shen Wansan sitting in the room through the crack in the door, although her expression was still so dignified, her eyes became like knives, and she said slowly:

"Yes, I'm just about to discuss something with my brother-in-law."

Zhang Shide hurriedly said:

"Then you talk, you talk, I'll go up and have a look."

Liuli bowed slightly, did not speak, and waited for Zhang Shide's golden knife to be on the splint, then walked into the house angrily, and closed the door with his hand, staring at Shen Wansan with a pair of beautiful eyes.

Shen Wansan sat there motionless, just looked at Liuli with a smile and didn't speak.

For a moment the room was quiet and frightening, and only the sound of rushing water and the squeak of the ship's swing could be heard.

Finally, Liuli couldn't help but speak:

"What the hell do you want to do?"

Shen Wansan, who was sitting across the table, looked at Liuli with strange eyes, and said with a smile:

"Isn't that what I should have asked you? What exactly do you want to do? I saved your life last night, and then I took care of your food and your residence, and in the morning my mother bought you new clothes, and before leaving, my father gave you two gold ingots, which should be regarded as the end of benevolence and righteousness, right? ”

"On the contrary, it's you, not only don't appreciate it, but you are sarcastic everywhere, I don't care about you as a man, you don't want to make an inch!"

Liuli blushed and said with difficulty:

"You still have the face to say? Aren't you responsible for doing that kind of thing to others? Isn't it right to eat something from your family and take some money from your family? ”

"I just ridiculed you twice, but you are calculating, and you will repay it, and you are embarrassed to say that you are a man."

Shen Wansan shook his head helplessly and said:

"Let me emphasize to you again, I went to the White Lotus Sect last night because I had a grudge against them. And saving you is just a matter of chance. Later, I didn't want to see you a girl fall into the hands of Yuan Bing, so I brought you out. ”

"I don't think anything wrong about you, and I haven't done anything dirty, you know?"

Liuli was skeptical, and stammered:

"You say a good thing, I believe in you saving me, but who can prove that you haven't done anything to me. I'm a lonely girl, and now it's really called the heavens and the earth. ”

After Liuli finished speaking, tears flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she was about to cry when she held her small mouth.