The person who Old Man Huang asked for help was the batch of customers who came to buy the sauce just now.

They deliberately came to test Tong Shi's character, because they had also heard that there were big officials in the capital, and they came to investigate Zou Yi.

And Yan Yongde suddenly disappeared at this time, which will inevitably make people suspicious of Zou Yi and even Tong Shi and Wan Lin.

Yan Yongde's disappearance may only be related to Zou Yi, but it may also be that Zou Yi bribed Tong Shi and Wan Lin, and they joined forces to poison Yan Yongde's family.

The people of Shiliang County are not fools, and they promised to help find Yan Yongde and they can't be used.

This is all an idea that Old Man Huang came up with, although he has a good impression of Wan Lin and Tong Shi, but he doesn't know the face of the person, he still has to confirm whether they are really reliable.

According to the customers just now, Tong Shi and Tan Su have good personalities, and they are very patient to answer all kinds of questions they raise, especially Tong Shi, who didn't put up any arguments when talking to them.

Only then did Old Man Huang believe in Tong Shi's character, and he believed that as long as Tong Shi's character was reliable, Wanlin would not be far behind.

"Little Lao'er asked those people to test the adults, it's really helpless, and please don't blame the adults!"

Old man Huang didn't need to explain much, Tong Shi could understand his thoughts.

"Old man, if you have such trouble, the official should be grateful to you, so how can I blame you?"

Old man Huang was relieved to see that Tong Shi was really an understanding person, and said: "If the people go to find someone, it will definitely make the person who murdered Lord Yan more vigilant." The people Xiao Lao'er is looking for are men and women, old and young, they will go to explore the road in batches first, and if they find clues from Lord Yan, they will go together to save people. This is the little old man's plan, I wonder if the adults agree? ”

Tong Shi said with admiration: "Uncle Huang, your idea couldn't be better, it's even more thoughtful than we thought. Just do as you say, then let them go to Xinqu County one after another to find out the news, hard work for these people! ”

"Has Master Wan decided to go to Xinqu County to find Lord Yan?" Old man Huang asked.

Tong Shi said affirmatively: "Master Wan's analysis is very reasonable, and the official also thinks that Lord Yan is more likely to be in Xinqu County. ”

Old Man Huang showed a look of approval again, "You and Master Wan are both very smart, and Xiao Lao'er believes in your judgment." In that case, the little old man asked them to go to Xinqu County immediately to find out the whereabouts of Lord Yan! ”

Old man Huang said and walked to the door again, "I'm still bothering the adults to help look at the store for a while, and the little old man went to inform them." ”

Tong Shi and Tan Su both smiled helplessly, and looked at the store with peace of mind.

Old man Huang went very quickly this time, but he came back with a cup of tea.

"Lord Tong, please rest assured, everything has been arranged. Even if they turn Xinqu County upside down today, they will also find Lord Yan! ”

Old man Huang swore an oath, which made Tong Shi and Tan Su feel very excited.

Tong Shi saw that Old Man Huang was so helpful, but he didn't do anything, so he asked reluctantly, "Then can we do anything?" We can't just wait here, can we? ”

Old Man Huang smiled slightly, "Don't worry. I still don't know who is the black hand who murdered Lord Yan, if you and Lord Wan can catch that person, wouldn't it be the best explanation for Lord Yan? ”

Old man Huang's words made Tong Shi immediately feel no longer guilty, and said expectantly: "You are right! Okay, then we'll go back first, and when you have news here, you must let us know in time! ”

After meeting with Old Man Huang, Tong Shi felt more and more that he was not an ordinary old man selling sauce.

He was in a hurry to go back and tell Wan Lin about Old Man Huang's idea, so he didn't have a detailed chat with him, and hurriedly went back to the county office with Tan Su.

Wan Lin was discussing with Zou Yi about a plan to find Yan Yongde, but Wan Lin knew that what he said was useless.

Moreover, Zou Yi is already persuading Wan Lin, wanting him and Tong Shi to go back to the state capital with him this afternoon, and leave the matter of finding Yan Yongde to the people of the county government.

Wan Lin was angry in his heart, and he had been enduring it, and finally brought Tong Shi and Tan Supan back.

As soon as Tong Shi entered the door, Zou Yi hurriedly asked with concern: "Lord Tong, why have you been there for so long?" You're not in any danger, are you? ”

Tong Shi smiled and said, "How can this official have something?" If something happens to this official again, won't you, the Zhizhou, be severely punished by His Majesty? ”

Although Tong Shi smiled approachably, Zou Yi saw the dissatisfaction and threat hidden in his smile.

Zou Yi sneered: "Hehe, isn't it? If something happens to you again, then the lower official will have to go to His Majesty with his head up to ask for guilt. ”

After Zou Yi finished speaking, Tong Shi didn't talk to him anymore, and asked Wan Lin directly.

"Lord Wan, can you two come up with any new plans? It's already at this time, if they can't find Lord Yan anymore, their family is afraid that they will really be more than lucky! ”

Wan Lin glanced at Zou Yi and said with a headache: "Xia Guan and Lord Zou have discussed for a long time, but there has been no progress. None of the officials brought good news. ”

"How's that good?" Tong Shi was worried, so Zou Yi gave him a good suggestion.

"Lord Tong, why don't we go to the state capital first, the lower officials are actually worried about Lord Yan's affairs on the one hand, and on the other hand, they are also angry about their own affairs, if they can prove the innocence of the lower officials as soon as possible, then the lower officials will not have to be distracted, and they can concentrate on government affairs."

Tong Shi thought for a while after hearing this, and then said to Wan Lin: "Lord Wan, let's go back to the state capital with Lord Zou first, otherwise it will not be a way for us to spend it here." ”

Tong Shi was facing away from Zou Yi when he spoke, so Zou Yi couldn't see the expression on his face.

But Wan Lin could see the expression on his face clearly.

While talking to him, Zou Yi winked at him, and Wan Lin was relieved, and immediately said: "Since Lord Tong also said so, then the lower officials can't disobey your wishes." It's just that the lower officials are still worried about Lord Yan......"

Tong Shi continued: "Master Wan doesn't have to worry too much, although we are gone, won't the people from the county government continue to look for him?" And I'm not saying that we'll leave right away, let's just wait another day, whether there is news from Lord Yan tomorrow morning, how about we all leave for the state capital? ”

Wan Lin had no choice but to say: "Okay, that's it." But what does Lord Zou mean? ”

Zou Yi said puzzledly: "The lower officials will listen to the two adults, and you will do what you say." ”

Tong Shi sat down with a calm expression, and said to the two of them: "Since we have discussed, there is no need to think nonsense, and wait here for another day, and pray that Lord Yan's family can return safely!" ”

Tong Shi spoke, Wan Lin and Zou Yi didn't raise any objections, and the three of them sat down and waited for the news of Yan Yongde's family.

After the three of them waited for a while, Zou Yi stood up with his hands down.

"My lords, it's almost lunchtime, what do you two want to eat? The lower official went to find someone to do it and sent it. ”

Wan Lin didn't answer, and looked at Tong Shi inquiringly.

Tong Shi waved his hand, "I don't have much appetite, I just want to eat a simple bowl of noodles over the water." Eat whatever you want. ”

Wan Lin followed up and said, "Xia Guan doesn't have much appetite, and he has also eaten water noodles." ”

"Wouldn't it be too easy?" Zou Yi asked embarrassedly.

Tong Shi said lightly: "We are really not in the mood to eat anything, and Lord Zou doesn't have to bother, let alone feel uncomfortable." ”

Seeing Tong Shi's resolute attitude, Zou Yi could only reply: "Okay, then the next official will go and prepare." ”

As soon as Zou Yi left, Tong Shi hurriedly told Wan Lin about Old Man Huang's idea.

Knowing Old Man Huang's idea, Wan Lin couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This Old Man Huang is really not an ordinary old man, he can think of this, and dare to let those people test you!" ”

Tong Shi also said with admiration: "When I saw him for the first time, I saw that he would not be as simple as an ordinary trader. But time was tight, so I didn't talk to him. I have a hunch that we will definitely find Lord Yan! ”

"But are we really going to leave tomorrow morning?" Wan Lin is still not at ease.

Tong Shi explained to him: "I am considering that as soon as we say that we are leaving, Zou Yi may be able to relax his vigilance, which will also help the people to find Lord Yan's family." But although we have to go, we still have to secretly leave some guards behind in order to help the people who are looking for Lord Yan at a critical moment. ”

Wan Lin guessed what Tong Shi meant, and this time he was no longer worried when he heard him say it in person, "What Lord Tong said is extremely true, or you are thoughtful." ”

Zou Yi came back after leaving for a while, Tong Shi didn't think much about it, just eat a bowl of noodles over the water to fill his stomach.

However, when Zou Yi brought over the two bowls of noodles over the water, Tong Shi was stunned.

Two bowls of over-the-water noodles are topped with two fat sea cucumbers and a row of prawns, and the vegetable stew is actually made of delicious crab paste.

"I said Lord Zou, this side is too extravagant, right?"

Tong Shi said directly.

Zou Yi said indifferently: "Don't be surprised, my lord, this is nothing extravagant, Shiliang County is close to the sea, these are ordinary things." ”

Wan Lin twisted his eyebrows slightly, "But these are always good ingredients, the two of us just want to finish eating a simple cross-water, we ...... these things."

"The two adults really don't think about it, these things are affordable for ordinary people in Shiliang County. On the contrary, pork and mutton, which you can often eat in the capital, are extremely expensive in our country. If you don't believe me, you can ask the people here. ”

Zou Yi's expression looked very sincere, and the noodles were served, and the two of them looked too hypocritical if they didn't eat it.

Wan Lin and Tong Shi even knew about Zou Yi's tricks of slapping horses, and the two of them tacitly ate the noodles.

Zou couldn't help but feel proud when he saw the two of them eat noodles, thinking that even if they didn't say what they liked, they would accept the sweetness he gave, and in this way, he would be able to give them even more sweetness.