It was already after the third watch, Wu Xin lit the lamp, sat in the Xiangji lobby with a book, and looked out of the door from time to time. Luo Yunshi saw this scene when he entered the door, "Huh? Uncle Wu hasn't slept yet? ”

"How? Is it still going well? Wu Xin put down the book and stood up.

"Bald Kun is also a member of the Quanyin Gambling House." Luo Yunshi smiled helplessly, "I've been too busy to investigate clearly." However, the Quanyin gambling house used debts to buy shares in Xiangji, which was counted as 15,000 taels. Come tomorrow to get the paperwork. ”

Wu Xin thought about it and nodded, "That's fine." ”

"One more thing." Luo Yunshi frowned, "Boss Feng of Quanyin Gambling House said that the relationship between me and the Nangong clan has been made public. I don't know, who knows about this, and still talks about it everywhere? Moreover, she asked me to be careful, someone wanted to be unfavorable to the Nangong clan. ”

After hearing this, Wu Xin was silent, "It's definitely not your family." I've also heard that someone is going to do something bad for your family, and your family won't be unaware of that. Now in this case, they wish no one knew who you were. I think that your father is obviously in Quanzhou, but he has never come forward, I am afraid that he also has this kind of consideration. Although the Nangong clan can be regarded as a famous family, there are also many enemies, but the people in the rivers and lakes are happy to enmity and hatred, and they are generally aimed at specific people, and rarely hurt the innocent. Then he asked, "That Boss Feng, what else did you say?" ”

Luo Yunshi recalled: "What did you say to forget your righteousness for profit, is it to buy the murderer? If that's the case, then it's impossible to prevent it. ”

Wu Xin patted him on the shoulder, "Be careful." ”

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As soon as it was dawn, Luo Yunshi was called up by Wu Xin. Because there was really no way, the door of Xiangji was blocked again, this time the scale was larger than last time, almost all the villagers of the six villages came, and they knelt down in the black pressure at the door of Xiangji. Seeing Luo Yunshi come out, the villagers shouted "Engong", and this battle really shocked Luo Yunshi.

"Get up, everybody get up first." Luo Yunshi was really a little speechless for these villagers who knelt at every turn.

An old man in the front row kowtowed and said, "Engong has rebuilt our six villages with kindness, and we will be sent by Engong in the future." ”

Luo Yunshi took a step forward and held the old man: "This old man gets up first." Everybody get up first. ”

The villagers didn't seem to hear it, and repeated the old man's words one after another. Luo Yunshi turned his head to look at Lao Sun and Wu Xin and motioned for help. Wu Xin smiled approvingly, stepped forward and hugged his fists, and said loudly to everyone: "Wu thank you for Yunshi, in the future, Xiangji still has a lot to rely on everyone's ......." ”

Luo Yunshi continued, "Yes, Xiangji freight, the land route will reach the entire Central Plains, and the sea route will not only connect the ocean, but also connect the north and south sea routes of the Ming Dynasty, which must be achieved by you." If you can afford Luo, and are willing to develop together with Xiangji, Luo Yunshi will not disappoint you. Everyone, please get up first. After listening to Luo Yunshi's words, Wu Xin glanced at him with deep meaning.

After being busy for another half an hour, some people went back to the warehouse and dock construction site under the arrangement of Lao Sun. The two captains, Han Ayong and Zhao Hai, were taken to the living room and waited.

Luo Yunshi pulled Wu Xin to have breakfast in the room together, and said excitedly: "I think, open a nautical school, there are so many children in the village, let them know how to drive a boat from elementary school, and let them know some words." Also, our own caravan can also be selected from these people, but we have to let them learn some martial arts, at least ...... self-defense. ”

"Yunshi, do you regard Xiangji and these villagers as your responsibility?" Wu interrupted him with a smile.

Luo Yunshi was stunned, took a few bites of the bun and remained silent.

Wu Xin hesitated when he saw him, and continued: "Didn't think about it? But you just promised not to disappoint everyone, do you want to live in Quanzhou for a long time? After all, there is no one around you now, and if you want to fulfill your promise, I'm afraid you have to do it yourself. Alas, you know, there are some things that are well thought out, but ...... done. Wu Xin shook his head. Of course, for Xiang Kee, it is a good thing that these people are loyal and have various skills, and they can accept them. But if you have other things on your hands, you have to figure out what to do with them. ”

Seeing Luo Yunshi eating breakfast silently, he couldn't bear it, and said with a smile: "The road to the bridge is naturally straight." Deal with the matter at hand first, you let the two captains wait on the side, for the sake of the Yongjin? ”

Luo Yunshi nodded, "Yes, I will send someone to invite Peng Sheng." I don't know about the ship, let's see what I can do, I can't stop in Guangzhou and ask for money. ”

"I also think about how those villagers should organize themselves so that they can't make a mess of Xiangji when we're away." Wu Xin arranged tasks for himself.

"Okay, we'll talk about it in a moment. It's safe here, and we really should go. The caravan in Jingzhou and the situation in the north have a lot to do. ”

After listening to the description of the two captains, Peng Sheng felt that the cost of repairing was too high, so it was better to temporarily stop in Guangzhou and wait for Xiangji to stabilize before considering repairing the ship.

In the next few days, Luo Yunshi and Wu Xin discussed with the village chiefs and village elders of the six villages to divide the personnel according to their skills, in addition to the warehouses and wharves that are now being built, they also let the skilled villagers teach their children to learn various skills in their spare time, and even Luo Yunshi invited a teacher to teach everyone to read and write.

After half a month, Xiang Ji finally showed some signs of prosperity, relying on the money from Luo Yunshi and organizing the villagers to do some errands and repairs. Finally, after explaining to Lao Sun and the village chiefs, the two were ready to leave for home, and the purpose of returning home was to at least find a business for Xiang Ji that could last for a long time.

Wu Xin stood at the gate of the city and asked, "You really don't want to go back to Jingzhou with me?" ”

Luo Yunshi shook his head, "I'm going to rush back to Yanzhou and talk to Uncle Meng for three months, but now it's been a long time, and he will remember it." Then, we also need to learn about the north-south shipping. We are in contact by letter. ”

"You said to Lao Sun that you would come back in two months?"

Luo Yunshi nodded.

"I'm afraid things won't go this way." Wu Xin poured cold water on him.

"I know, but Xiang Kee doesn't have any income at the moment, and we have to find a way to solve this problem. The point is, the money left here, they probably can only hold on for two or three months. Luo Yunshi said reluctantly: "I don't want Lao Sun Zhen to exchange Xiangji's house for silver." ”

Wu Xin looked at him and nodded, "Okay, then, if there is nothing else, I will come over too." ”

Luo Yunshi became happy, "Uncle Wu, I'm waiting for you." ”

Wu Xin patted him on the shoulder and instructed, "Don't work too hard. I know you've posted it a few times during this time. When you go to Yanzhou, you have to find a doctor to have a good look. When the time comes, write to me to tell me about the situation, I'll wait. ”

"Got it, it should be fine, don't worry."

"You have to tell me what the doctor says, you know?" Wu Xin emphasized again.

"Got it."

Wu Xin sighed, "Okay, be careful on the road." ”

"Have a nice trip." Luo Yunshi got on the horse and hugged his fists goodbye.

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Since Fu Qingshuang left, Nangong Wan closed the door of Luting Pavilion, and resolutely did not see Nangong Pu, only occasionally saw Zhou Tang, fortunately, it didn't take long for Nangong Yao to go back to her parents' house to visit relatives.

Until the first day of junior high school.

On the first day of the first month of every month, Zhou Tang will take his female dependents to the Shuiyue Nunnery outside the city to make incense. In fact, Zhou Tang is not a devout believer, eighteen years ago she understood that the child had to find it by herself, and asking God to worship the Buddha did not solve the problem, but she still came to incense every month, which became a habit and sustenance. Zhou Tang didn't recite the scriptures, especially when everyone thought that she was silently reciting the scriptures, she just knelt in front of the Buddha and muttered in her heart what she couldn't say to people.

But this time, on the second day of Shuiyue Nunnery, Nangong Wan asked about Ah Jin's news again. Zhou Tang didn't know how to answer, but fortunately, his youngest daughter Nangong Yao was also there, and happily told her that maybe when she got home, she would find that Ah Jin was back. Because of Nangong Yao's words, Nangong Wan'an lived in Shuijing Nunnery for three days, and finally, after arriving home, it broke out, because Nangong Jin did not come back.

"Bring Ah Jin back! Big brother, you promised it a few months ago! Bring Ah Jin back! Nangong Wan shouted at Nangong Pu in a wheelchair.

"Xiaowan, the eldest brother has already arranged it, can you wait?" Nangong Pu didn't know how many times he said this.

"Big brother, bring Ah Jin back, please bring him back. Otherwise, he will die, he will die......" Nangong Wan cried.

Nangong Pu frowned. On the side, Nangong Yao gently wiped Nangong Wan's tears and comforted in a low voice: "Sister, no, Ah Jin is real, he won't die, sister, don't think nonsense." ”

"Yes, Ah Jin will die! If you don't save him, he'll die! I beg you to believe me. Big brother, Xiao Yao, mother ......"

Nangong Pu pulled over the stool and sat beside her, looking at Nangong Wan, "Xiaowan, don't listen to outsiders' nonsense, okay?" Last time, my eldest brother wanted to tell you that you should trust your family ....... ”

Nangong Wan cried and shook his head, "You don't care about him, right?" ”

"Xiaowan, eldest brother knows that you have been worried about Ah Jin, but ......" Nangong Pu sighed and decided not to mention Fu Qingshuang's name. We're already looking. Really, it's just that we haven't decided on ...... yet. ”

Nangong Wan raised his head and stared at his eldest brother with big eyes, "Not sure?" ”

"Xiaowan, this matter is very complicated, and I don't want everyone to be happy." Nangong Pu said patiently.

"Complicated?" Nangong Wan retracted his gaze and turned his head to look out the window, "I don't know......." After being silent for a long time, he suddenly pushed away Nangong Yao who was standing in front of him, and rushed out of the door with his wheelchair in his way. Nangong Pu grabbed the wheelchair, and Nangong Wan threw himself to the ground because of his violent momentum. Zhou Tang and Nangong Yao rushed up to help Nangong Wan.

"Ah Jin is going to die, what are you waiting for!" Nangong Wan shouted almost frantically. "I'll go find him!"

Zhou Tang helped Nangong Wan, "Xiaowan, believe my mother, if my mother knows where Ah Jin is, she will definitely bring him back!" ”

"Sister, Xiao Yao and her mother will go together, okay?" Nangong Yao said anxiously, "Sister, don't be like this." There was a little crying in his voice.

"Yanzhou, he's in Yanzhou." Nangong Wan's words just fell. Nangong Pu was shocked, and then saw Zhou Tang's inquiring eyes, so he had to avoid it slightly and keep silent.

"Okay, Xiaowan, you are obedient, my mother will discuss it with your eldest brother, and then I will go to find Ah Jin, okay? We will leave tomorrow at the latest, and my mother will not lie to you. He turned to Nangong Yao and said, "Take care of my sister." Then, he got up, nodded to Nangong Pu, and motioned for him to come out.

Leaving Nangong Wan's Green Pavilion in the Green Pavilion , Zhou Tang was waiting not far away, and Nangong Pu hurried out.

"What's going on?" Zhou Tang stared at Nangong Pu. Nangong Pu didn't seem to think about how to answer, and Zhou Tang continued, "You quarreled with Xiaowan?" ”

"Mother......." Nangong Pu lowered his head and didn't really want to say it.

"Ah Jin is indeed in Yanzhou, right?" Zhou Tang asked directly.

"Mother, this matter is being investigated by Songran, and now, he and his father are ......." Nangong Pu stopped halfway through speaking, thinking that this excuse should not be very useful to Zhou Tang, it was Qingfeng Tang who was actually investigating the matter, and Zhou Tang must also understand. However, if Dad wants to confirm in person, at least he should give this time. Besides, Luo Yunshi's attitude is really ......, alas, the matter of Quanzhou has already transferred more than 200,000 taels of silver, which was made up after selling the properties of several halls. In addition, it was suddenly rumored everywhere in the rivers and lakes that Luo Yunshi was Nangong Jin's matter, and Nangong Pu really felt unusual.

Zhou Tang looked at Nangong Pu, for a long time, and said seriously: "Do you know who told Xiao Wan, who?" Mother doesn't want to guess, I want to hear you. ”

Nangong Pu looked embarrassed and didn't want to answer, but seeing Zhou Tang staring at him like this, he had to explain: "Actually, actually, he originally came to look for me, but later, I probably didn't find it for a while, and I felt that I hadn't seen Xiao Wan for a long time, and I was in a hurry, so I looked for Xiao Wan's ......." ”

Zhou Tang closed his eyes and said helplessly: "Fu Qingshuang." "Sigh," he warned repeatedly, so you even sent dozens of people to protect us when we went to Shangxiang?" ”

"Sometimes I would rather believe in this kind of thing."

"In that case, then why don't you consider Ah Jin's safety?" Zhou Tang asked.

"Mother......, he calls himself Luo Yunshi. I just don't think it's possible for others to know about these things that we're not sure about. ”

Zhou Tang was a little annoyed, "Not sure? You have been saying this for months. Isn't Fu Qingshuang an outsider? Pu, you're just like your father, but you don't want him to come home? ”

Nangong Pu was anxious, "No, mother......." ”

"Yanzhou, isn't Jimin Hall?" Zhou Tang glanced at him.

Nangong Pu stopped her, "Mother, it's not all now, I ......." ”

"The person who is not safe right now is Ah Jin! Since I told Xiaowan that I will leave tomorrow at the latest, I will definitely do it. With that, Zhou Tang turned around to go back to his yard.

"Mother," Nangong Pu pulled Zhou Tang's sleeve. "What if it's a trap to trick you into leaving?"

Zhou Tang looked at Nangong Pu with some sadness, "Ah Pu, he is your own brother." I always thought you cared about him. ”

"Mother! I'm really afraid of empty joy again, it's been more than ten years, I just want to find out. Nangong Pu hurriedly argued.

"Jingzhou, haven't you seen him before? There is no news from Qingfeng Hall? Just don't tell me. Zhou Tang smiled bitterly, "Forget it." You have to sit in Pingyang for the time being, and your mother will go to Yanzhou. As for the rest, I'm sure you'll arrange it. I'll leave tomorrow. ”