Chapter 338: Visiting the Old Man and Asking for Reason
Yang Zhaochun's Furen Cultural Society still has a lot of influence in Hong Kong, and perhaps he doesn't need to hide, but Huang Xing and Du Xingwu and others are not, because they have already exposed their identities in the attack on Guangzhou.
Although Henry Wilson was very generous to Chen Mu, he had a grudge against Yang Zhaochun, and it was really not easy to let them enter the manor this time, and it was really reluctant to let him take him in.
Thinking of this, Chen Mu asked Yang Zhaochun: "Mr. Yang, although this old Henry is good to me, he has no friendship after all, and he is a stubborn old stone, I want him to help, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult......
"Mr. Yang is friendly with the British, and he rescued Mr. Sun earlier, and he also invited the British to drag him, so why didn't he seek refuge from the British this time?"
Yang Zhaochun frowned: "This is the problem...... Briton...... The British don't want to shelter us anymore......"
Chen Mu was a little surprised, because he knew very well the calculations of these foreigners, and they were very willing to shelter the revolutionaries, because the revolutionaries stirred up contradictions within the Qing State, and they would have an opportunity, which was very beneficial to them.
Britain and France, as well as America and Japan, did not dare to openly support and support them, but secretly helped the revolutionaries in various forms through various non-governmental organizations.
Hong Kong Island had already been leased by the British, and the Qing Dynasty had no jurisdiction here, without the permission of the British, and officials could not even enter Hong Kong at will.
Now that the people of the Great Qing Kingdom are lurking in to arrest people, and the British are unwilling to shelter Huang Xing and others, I am afraid that something is going on behind this, if there is no way to figure out the reason, and if the British are not sheltered, the guys are afraid that they will be caught sooner or later.
"So be it...... I'll go and talk to old Henry, let us stay for a few days, anyway, he promised me to allow you to visit his manor, this manor is so big, you can't finish it in three or five days, take advantage of this time, I went out to inquire about the change of attitude of the British. ”
Hearing Chen Mu's promise, everyone was also overjoyed.
They were refugees, and they didn't have any belongings, so they lived and lived.
Old Willy was very attentive to the hospitality, and really showed the highest courtesy, and the guys were finally able to rest well after experiencing life and death along the way.
Chen Mu found Old Henry, and he was not verbose, and asked him, "Old Cousin, you know Mr. Yang, so you should know their identities, right?" ”
Old Henry's face was not very good-looking, and he said to Chen Mu: "It is precisely because of this that I am reluctant to take them in, but I promised you that they will be allowed to visit the manor, and when the visit is over, they must leave, I hope you can also understand my adherence to principles." ”
This result was not much different from Chen Mu's expectations, and Chen Mu didn't dare to ask for more, so he immediately thanked Old Henry.
"Then thank you in advance."
Old Henry waved his hand: "You're a good guy, I like you very much, but why are you walking with this group of people?" That's not a good thing......"
Chen Mu didn't want to explain too much, so he just asked him: "Mr. Yang knows a lot of you big people in the UK, but at this time, no one protects them, alas...... It seems that not all Britons are as generous as you......"
Old Henry shook his head: "I've never cared about politics, you're asking the wrong person......
Although there was some disappointment, it was expected, after all, Old Henry's personality was already familiar to Chen Mu.
"I have someone to ask, but I still need a little help from my cousin......"
"What's the busy?"
"I want to know her address, and it would be better if someone could give me a ride......"
Old Henry laughed: "You know I don't like to make friends, but you are asking the wrong person for this favor......"
Chen Mu shook his head and said, "No, you definitely know this person." ”
"Who?" Old Henry himself was a little surprised.
"Isabella, the eldest lady of the Trio family."
"She? Do you know her? How did you meet? My God, what kind of person are you! ”
In the face of old Henry's surprise, Chen Mu did not hide it.
"Since you call me Lao Biao, you should know that I came from Guangdong, and before I crossed the port, I used to be Miss Isabella's servant......"
Old Henry suddenly realized: "So that's ......"
"She is indeed on the island, but I am not friends with her, and I am not even ......," said old Henry, and suddenly sighed again: "Well, forget it, since I promised to help you, I will let old Willy take you to her." ”
Chen Mu also knew that old Henry would not change his mind easily, and being able to do this step was enough for him Chen Mu.
"Then it's going to be a trouble for the old watch!"
Old Henry also smiled reluctantly, and said, "I'm helping you for myself, you ask her for help as soon as possible, and these troublesome ghosts don't have to stay with me......"
"Anyway, thank you." Chen Mu didn't care how sincere he was or how fake he was, in short, the result was good for Chen Mu, and this intention should be remembered.
Old Henry didn't say much, let people give orders, and Old Willy quickly prepared the carriage and left the manor with Chen Mu.
After all, Chen Mu was unfamiliar with the place, and he was also looking at the scenery along the way, and when he entered the city from outside the city, he gradually became lively and noisy.
This Hong Kong is really worthy of being a big port, and the crowds are surging, but it is much more lively than Guangzhou City.
From time to time on the street, there will be three or five moro forks wrapped in turbans and carrying spears, which are very flamboyant.
These Morochas, also known as Moracha, are officials who serve the British, and they are also called policemen, because they are all Indians, and they chant scriptures every day, so the people of Hong Kong call them Moracha.
Judging from the situation on the street, they seem to be very wary, and the speculation of Yang Zhaochun and others does not seem to be wrong, and the change in attitude of the British is really incomprehensible.
After all, Chen Mu had seen the prosperity of Guangzhou City, and these "passing clouds" did not shock him too much.
Old Henry's carriage traveled unhindered, and in a short time came to a halt in front of a white-walled spired building.
Old Willy went to the door to report first, and then opened the car door for Chen Mu.
After Chen Mu got out of the car, Old Willy said to him, "You can go in, sir." ”
Old Willy was thoughtful, Chen Mu was also relieved, walked to the door, and asked the guard in French, "How is Miss Isabella feeling today?" ”
The guard saw that Chen Mu was wearing a British gentleman's uniform and a pure Parisian accent, so he immediately saluted Chen Mu and replied truthfully: "Miss has been ...... these days Good luck with that......"
Chen Mu also smiled bitterly, but still thanked the guard.
Old Willy had already seen that Chen Mu was extraordinary, and at this time, when he heard Chen Mu so proficient in French, he was even more surprised, and he was even more respectful to Chen Mu.
"I'll just wait outside, sir."
"Okay."
Chen Mu also ignored Old Willy, and immediately walked in, a young and beautiful manservant with a wig and hood took Chen Mu to the living room, Isabella was writing something on the table, raised her head, and her face was not very good-looking.
"You don't do business with that old madman Henry, what are you doing here."
Although the tone was not very good, Chen Mu could see something without arresting Chen Mu.
"Have you sent someone to check it? I didn't scare you, did I? ”
Chen Mu is naturally referring to counterfeit banknotes, looking at her posture, she must have found someone to verify it, otherwise she would have cleaned up Chen Mu a long time ago.
In fact, Chen Mu had already thought about it, Yang Zhaochun and others could actually find out Isabella's address, but let Old Henry's people bring it over, just hoping that Old Willy could protect herself, in case Isabella wanted to turn her face, at least she could pull up Old Henry's tiger skin banner.
Isabella walked to the front, looked at Chen Mu forcefully, and asked with a cold face: "Give me that batch of counterfeit banknotes, and tell me what you want." ”
Chen Mu was slightly stunned, and then laughed.
"It's impossible to hand it over to you, but well, you do me a small favor, and I can promise you that you won't throw out counterfeit money easily."
Isabella grabbed Chen Mu's collar: "Believe it or not, I'll kill you now!" ”
Chen Mu lowered his head and kissed the back of her hand in one bite, and Isabella was also stupid, and immediately retracted her hand!
"Miss, it turns out that you are also afraid of me."
In the face of Chen Mu's "shameless" teasing, Isabella was even more annoyed, and took out a pistol and pressed it against Chen Mu's forehead!
"Miss, I'm old Henry's little watch now, although I don't know how prominent his family is, but he still needs me to help him find precious creatures, and his personal butler is waiting for me outside......"
"Of course, if you're not afraid of offending him, it's okay to beat me up and get angry, but he likes to take pictures with me and publish in the newspaper, if my nose is blue and my face is swollen, I'm afraid it won't look good, and he pays attention to the sense of ceremony, and he will ...... when the time comes."
Chen Mu still pulled up the tiger skin banner of old Henry in the end, he didn't expect to be able to suppress Isabella, but he didn't expect her to put the gun back, it seems that Old Henry's background is even stronger than Chen Mu imagined!
"Tell me, what do you want me to do, but I warn you, if you put counterfeit money into the market, not to mention old Henry, even the governor will not be able to protect you!"
Chen Mu was also unambiguous: "I want to know, why don't the British dare to shelter the people of the Xingzhong Society?" ”
Isabella laughed: "Don't you have an old cousin of the English aristocracy, why don't you ask him, but you want to ask me, a Frenchman, don't you know that England and France are mortal enemies?" ”
Chen Mu also smiled awkwardly and said: "My old cousin doesn't care about politics, and because of this, he can be unscrupulous, he dares to provoke anyone, and he doesn't need to take care of the overall situation at all, don't you say?" ”
Isabella estimated that she knew that she couldn't beat Chen Mu, so she had to retreat, sat back at the back of the table, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke.