Hearing that Zhang Lao asked, Qiao Zhijie, the second master, subconsciously touched the jade pendant on his waist, and asked coldly in puzzlement: "What do you have to do with it?" ”

Zhang Lao jumped out of the carriage, stepped forward quickly, stretched out his hand and said, "Can you let Xiao Lao'er take a look?" ”

Qiao Zhijie thought to himself: This jade pendant was given to me by my mother, why did this person want to see it? His brows were furrowed, and he stared at Zhang Lao with a faint wariness, and his feet retreated slightly.

Hong Lianwu took a step forward angrily, stretched out his hand to point at Zhang Lao, and said sharply: "How, this time to hold my eldest brother, you still want my second brother's jade pendant?" ”

When Qin Xuan heard this, he was unhappy, glared angrily, and said coldly: "How can the uncle be that kind of person, a good man still doesn't have to choose what to say!" ”

"You-" Hong Lianwu's teeth creaked as he glared at Qin Xuan.

Zhang Lao noticed that he was a little excited, stretched out his hand to stop Qin Xuan, and explained: "This jade pendant seems to be the thing of an old man of Xiao Lao'er!" ”

Hong Lianwu snorted coldly: "Hmph! Second brother, don't listen to this old man's nonsense, be careful of his ......"

Qiao Zhijie's eyes rolled, he no longer hesitated, and directly stopped Hong Lianwu, who wanted to say more, and handed the jade pendant to Zhang Lao.

Zhang Lao took the jade pendant, held it in the palm of his hand, and stared at it for a long time. His hands trembled slightly, his eyes were a little moist, but there was a smile on his face, and he muttered: "I didn't expect to see it again, I didn't expect it!" ”

A smile flashed inadvertently at the corner of Qiao Zhijie's mouth, and he turned puzzled, and asked suspiciously: "Uncle, I don't know ...... this jade pendant?"

Zhang Lao suddenly thought of something, and secretly said in his heart: Not good, this person is a thief, could it be that Huizhen was killed by them? Slightly raised the jade pendant and said excitedly: "What about the lord of the jade pendant?" Can't you kill her? ”

Seeing that Zhang Lao reacted so strongly, Qiao Zhijie secretly said in his heart: It seems that this guy has been tricked! It seems that this person is Zhang Yuanhan, who is never forgotten by his mother, and our mother and son have fallen to this point, and we will definitely torture him this time. He opened his mouth and explained: "Uncle, this jade pendant is my mother's thing!" ”

Qin Xuan saw that Elder Zhang was a little strange, and stepped forward to ask, "Uncle, what's wrong with this jade pendant?" ”

Veteran Zhang carefully handed the jade pendant to Qiao Zhijie, closed his eyes and sighed: "For more than thirty years, I never thought that I would see this jade pendant again." He opened his eyes, looked at Qiao Zhijie and asked, "Where is Ling Tang now?" ”

"My mother is in Juyi Village at the moment!" Qiao Zhijie bowed slightly, and said without moving.

Zhang Lao stretched out his hand and grabbed Qiao Zhijie, and said eagerly: "Can you take me to see Lingtang?" ”

Qiao Zhijie glanced at Guan Xin and asked Zhang Laodao: "Uncle, since you and your mother are old friends, can you let go of my eldest brother first?" ”

Zhang Lao laughed dryly and said: "It's the little old man's negligence, Zhihao, let go of that hero!" ”

Qiao Zhijie's words made Li Qingrui feel a little uneasy. Tilting his head sideways, he thought about it seriously, and said hesitantly: "Uncle Zhang, why don't you go to the mountain to meet your old friend, and I'll chat with this hero here!" ”

Hong Lianwu was furious, and said like thunder: "You guy, my second brother has said it, everyone is your own person, why don't you let my eldest brother go quickly!" ”

Qiao Zhijie hurriedly scolded: "Third brother, don't say more!" ”

Zhang Lao turned his head to Li Qingrui and said in a deep voice: "Qingrui, let go of the heroes, go up the mountain with me, and meet my old man!" ”

Li Qingrui was still a little worried, and reluctantly let go of Guan Xin's hand.

Guan Xin was relieved, smiled on his face, and said: "The matter of Fang Cai is my fault, and I am here to make amends to you!" ”

Seeing this, Qin Xuan's originally nervous heart gradually eased, and he replied: "A good man doesn't need to be like this, as the so-called ignorant is not guilty, how can we be so small-bellied!" Just bother the hero to take me and others to meet the old man of my uncle! ”

Li Qingrui hurriedly persuaded: "Childe! Why don't you ask your uncle and deceased to come down the mountain! ”

Qiao Zhijie sighed: "Hey, my mother's legs and feet are inconvenient!" However, since everyone is a little worried, then I will go and ask my mother to go down the mountain! With that, he turned around.

Seeing this, Zhang Lao was a little displeased, and said coldly: "Hmph, if you don't want to go up the mountain, then I'll go alone!" After finishing speaking, he dragged Qiao Zhijie along the mountain road.

Qin Xuan was helpless, called a few women and children in the car, and followed Zhang Lao. The carriage has its own bandits to help lead them to hidden places.

The mountain road was a little bumpy and tortuous, and the thieves took good care of Qin Xuan and the others along the way, making the only trace of worry in Qin Xuan's heart disappear. Passing through a cliff, you finally see the so-called cottage. The cottage gate, which is made of simple tree branches, looks a little dilapidated. The stone wall bends to enclose a compound. Passing through the gate of the cottage, you will see a slightly visible lobby with a row of thatched houses on each side.

As soon as Qin Xuan and the others walked into the cottage courtyard, there were thieves who came out of the thatched hut to see the excitement. I saw Qiao Zhijie turn around and shout: "Brothers, surround these people for me!" ”

Although the thieves were a little puzzled, they still followed the order and surrounded Qin Xuan and the others. Seeing this, Qin Xuan subconsciously protected Qian Ruyu and asked sharply, "Why is this?" ”

Qiao Zhijie laughed, Guan Xin and Hong Lianwu were also puzzled, Hong Lianwu touched his head and asked, "Second brother, aren't these people the old people of my aunt?" ”

The corners of Qiao Zhijie's mouth hooked, shook his head and replied: "I'm just tricking them into going up the mountain and entering the village!" ”

When Guan Xin heard this, he smiled and said: "The second brother is still smart, this time I will hand over these people to the sons of the Zhu family, and we can also go to Guangling An'an to live a separate life!" ”

Zhang Lao angrily pointed at Qiao Zhijie and said, "You-you are lying to me!" ”

Qiao Zhijie sneered: "What if you are the old friend of your mother, hmph, if it weren't for your mother who has been thinking about you, our mother and son would have been kicked out of Qiao's house by their father?" How can they be reduced to this? ”

"Hey-" Zhang Lao sighed deeply and said, "You all blame me!" Confused! ”

Qiao Zhijie shouted at the thieves on the side: "Lock them all in the firewood room for me, these two young ladies, no one is allowed to move, we still have to point to them for our future happiness!" ”

Li Zizheng said angrily when he heard this: "Hmph! Do you think I'll be caught later? ”

Li Qingrui stretched out his hand to stop Li Zizheng, shook his head and sighed: "Brother, don't resist, it's just a matter of increasing casualties!" ”

Qiao Zhijie sneered: "Heh, it's good to know each other!" Turning to the bandits, he said sharply: "By the way, no one is allowed to reveal a trace of the words to my mother about today's affairs, otherwise don't blame my subordinates for being ruthless!" ”

In desperation, Qin Xuan and the others followed the thieves to the firewood room.

When night falls, Juyi Village, the side house of the main hall. An old woman with gray hair and strong spirits sat on the edge of the kang, her tone was gentle but with a hint of reproach, and said slowly: "Jie'er, how many times have you told your mother, don't harm others, why did you go down the mountain again today?" ”

Like a child, Qiao Zhijie, who was standing aside in a proper manner, replied with a gentle attitude: "Mother, I went down the mountain today and didn't loot!" ”

"Hmph, you're a fool to be a mother! Those people outside are going to be happy, isn't it a bumper harvest today? The old woman glanced back at Qiao Zhijie and said coldly.

"Mother, it was the Guangling County Order that promised us to naturalize the village, that's why they are so happy!" As he spoke, he took off the jade pendant from his waist and said, "By the way, mother, the person who gave you this jade pendant is Zhang Yuanhan who you have been thinking about?" ”

The old woman couldn't help but be stunned when she heard this, and said in a daze, "Why did you suddenly ask about this today?" What did you hear from him? ”

Qiao Zhijie's head shook like a rattle. "No, no, just ask! That...... Mother, do you hate him? ”

The old woman was obviously stunned, and unconsciously moved: "Wars and bloody rains, not to mention that your grandfather is so unwilling, what can he do?" How can I hate him? ”

Qiao Zhijie heard his mother defend Zhang Lao, and he felt even more angry. "Mother, you go on a rest, and the child goes out and sees!" After finishing speaking, he hurriedly turned around and left.

The old woman looked at Qiao Zhijie, who was leaving in a hurry, and said secretly: "Jie'er, what's wrong?" Thinking of this, the old woman hurriedly got off the kang and walked out....... At the door of the lobby, I saw Ergouzi and several thieves Kantian, so he said: "Ergouzi, come here!" ”

The second dog turned his head when he heard the sound, saw that it was the old lady, and ran happily. "Old lady, what's the matter?"

"Come in with me!" The old woman turned around and entered the lobby, sat on the chair and said, "Ergouzi, I have something to ask you, and you will tell you the truth!" ”

The second dog looked flattering, and said with a smile: "Old lady, just ask, I will definitely not lie to you!" ”

"Good! I ask you, have you robbed others today? The old woman said gently.

"This ......" The second dog was a little worried, why did the old lady ask this question, how do I answer it?

"Say!" The old woman's face was blank and she glared angrily at the two dogs.

The old woman, who was usually gentle, suddenly frightened the second dog with such a sternness, and he replied weakly and softly, "I did rob a carriage today!" ”。

"Does that have something to do with the jade pendant on Jer's waist?" The old woman stared at Ergou and asked in a calm but unquestioning tone.

"This ......" Ergouzi remembered Qiao Zhijie's words, and hurriedly waved his hand and said, "It has nothing to do!" ”

"Really, it doesn't matter?" The old woman's tone became stern. Seeing that Ergouzi bowed his head and didn't answer, he said leisurely: "Jie'er is very filial to me, if you lie to me today and make me angry, you should know the consequences very well!" ”

The second dog knelt on the ground and said in a wailing voice: "Old lady, don't ask, I'm not sorry to say this, and it's not good if I don't say it!" ”

The old woman immediately understood, and asked excitedly, "Where are those people?" ”

The second dog cried and looked at the old lady without saying a word.

The old woman thought that the cottage had caught a fat sheep, so she usually locked it in the firewood room and asked, "But the firewood room?" ”

Ergouzi closed his eyes and nodded helplessly.

The old woman abruptly got up and walked straight out......

Besides, Qiao Zhijie, after leaving the old woman, he met Zhu Hongwen and Liu Banxian, who had just arrived at the cottage.

"Joe is in charge, I wonder if these people are the ones you are looking for?" Zhu Hongwen asked urgently.

"Of course, that person claims to be Qin Xuan, isn't that the person Zhu Gongzi said?" Qiao Zhijie said in a firm tone.

"I'm still a little worried about it, I wonder if I can let me go and see it?"

"Let's go, Immortal Master Liu will also go and have a look?"

"Okay, the poor road is fine!"