Chapter 7: The First Gamble

Jiang Ming drove Mingyue out of Jinsong Courtyard with thirty Deadpools, passed through the "Waiting Alley" connecting the front and back yards, and gradually approached the main entrance of Suyue Garden. Seeing that he was about to reach the gate of Suyue Garden, Jiang Ming suddenly stopped.

"Phewβ€”"

With Jiang Ming's movements and voice, Mingyue's body leaned forward. Before leaving the house, he encountered an "obstacle", which made Mingyue confused for a while, so he had to tilt his head and look forward, wanting to find out. Avoiding Uncle Jiang's broad shoulders in front of her, Mingyue saw Aunt Bai walking slowly towards the carriage. Under this look, Mingyue realized that Bai Huying had led a team of maidservants to wait early in the passage on the inside of the main gate of Suyue Garden.

The white beard is getting closer and closer. Through the lanterns hanging on the walls on both sides, Mingyue clearly saw the contradictions and worries of Bai Huying. Pinched her sleeves, Mingyue thought with some concern: Aunt Bai shouldn't have regretted it, and didn't want me to go with Uncle Jiang, right?

At the moment when Mingyue was thinking about how to convince Bai Huying again, Bai Huying had already walked from the main gate of Mingyue Garden to the carriage. After reaching out and handing Jiang Ming a small bamboo tube, Bai Huying almost invisibly saluted Mingyue in public, and then instructed: "Don't forget what the son promised." ”

Mingyue thought of misunderstanding Aunt Bai, and couldn't help but feel a little hot in her cheeks. However, although Mingyue was embarrassed to look directly into Bai Huying's eyes, she nodded very solemnly and answered, and accepted Bai Huying's question. Seeing this, Bai Huying didn't say anything more, just turned his head to Jiang Ming and said, "You know how to use this thing." When necessary, you must keep your son safe at all costs. ”

Jiang Ming clenched the small bamboo tube in his hand and promised: "Hu Ying, don't worry, I still know this little thing." ”

After receiving Jiang Ming and Mingyue's replies again, Bai Huying's heart stabilized slightly, and she took three steps back, and Bai Huying made way for Jiang Ming. Jiang Mingchao's white beard raised the "small bamboo tube" in his hand, and then whistled away with a horse. As the procession passed, the maidservants brought by the white-bearded silk bent their knees to see them off in turn, and shouted neatly: "I wish the lord and the son a victorious return。。。。。。 ”

After Jiang Ming led the team of deadpools out of the garden gate, Bai Huying changed his weak and helpless posture, his aura suddenly opened, and he turned around and walked towards the gate of the inner courtyard, shouting "Close the door"!

The heavy black wooden door closed slowly and heavily under the shouting of the white beard. Due to the closure of this gate, the entire Xiajin Mansion was redivided into two worlds: one was the world outside the gate of Sugetsu Garden, and the other was the world inside the gate of Suzuki Garden.

"The wind is blowing, the gold and silver are fine and soft, and the medicinal materials and bags necessary for the son are all packed?" Bai Huying asked as he walked. There was a hint of nervousness in his words unconsciously. Even so, people who are not very familiar with the white beard will definitely not notice anything unusual. However, the breeze that has been following Bai Huying's side is easy to hear.

"Madame, Brother Haocheng sent someone to spread the word before, and according to your instructions, before the city gate was closed tonight, the gold and silver fine, the medicinal herbs and bags of the prince were transported out of the south gate of Xiajin Mansion. There is a restaurant in Shilibao outside the south city gate that has been contracted by us, and the things are placed in this restaurant. If it were tonightβ€”β€”, the thirty or so brothers brought by Haocheng would definitely send the son to the Shilibao Restaurant together with the Deadpool brought by Uncle Jiang. From there, it is up to the prince to decide. ”

The breeze that replied was a woman in her twenties, wearing a green dress in a double bun, with a slender waist and a pair of gold bracelets on her hands. Because of the light, the face of the breeze is not very clear, but from this slightly soft voice, it can be inferred that she is a beauty.

"The retreat of the guards and maidservants in the park has also been arranged, right?" Hu Ying continued to ask.

After listening to Bai Huying's question, Fufeng did not answer immediately, but attached himself and whispered in Bai Huying's ear: "Sister Ruoliu and I have already arranged it. If there is news from the Cao Gang, we will give the remaining guards and maidservants in the park a severance pay of twenty taels of silver each, and let them leave on their own. We are messing with the Cao Gang tonight, not the government, even if they think of our garden, the counterattack speed will not be so fast, I believe they will have time to leave then. ”

After hearing this, Bai Huying gently patted the hand that was blowing in the wind.

"Blowing the wind, I know that you are doing things safely, but I don't know why I can't live in peace in my heart. Hey~"

Breeze naturally knows that his wife is only worried about the safety of the little boy and cares about it, but no amount of words can play a role in calming his wife's mood now. So Buddha Feng just silently and firmly followed Bai Huying's side ------------------------------------------------------ dividing line----------------------------------------------------------

After leaving the park, Mingyue and his party took advantage of the cover of night to advance neatly and quickly on the streets of Xiajin Mansion. During this period, in order to avoid the people on duty at night, Jiang Ming led everyone to detour the path twice. However, Mingyue had never been out of the Moon Garden, so she didn't find out.

Half a month ago, Song Lao Wu conveyed to all caravans in Xiajin Mansion the new "donation of silver" guidelines and general inspection policy (that is, all goods must be unpacked and inspected, without exceptions). In order to express his mind to the caravan in Xia Jin Mansion, Song Lao Wu also attached a sentence: "Anyone who has objections can raise objections and explain the reasons at the Cao Gang headquarters within 15 days after he communicates the new guidelines and regulations." "And tonight is the last day of the fifteen-day period.

Jiang Ming wanted to endure it for the time being under the announcement of the "new policy", but Shu Yue insisted that he couldn't bear it anymore. In the long run, once Song Lao Wu's "new policy" is implemented, what Jiang Ming is doing now will definitely not be able to continue. Mingyue had also tested Jiang Ming and Bai Huying's attitudes before, and the two elders had no intention of stopping. In such a situation, in order to get a glimmer of life, Mingyue decided to take the family's elite Deadpool to fight with Song Lao Wu of the Cao Gang. If he wins tonight, and then redistributes the interests of the Cao Gang, Su Yueyuan will be able to sit firmly in the first place of the Cao Gang. If it is defeated tonight, Suyue Garden will not be able to exist in the main cities of Xia Jin Mansion or even the entire Ji Yu Kingdom.

Mingyue knew the danger tonight, and he was also very worried in his heart, but he was not allowed to do so. However, with such a few people to break into the headquarters of the Cao Gang, Mingyue still considered it herself.

Song Lao Wu's Cao Gang is outnumbered, but Uncle Jiang's subordinates are all Deadpools with superb martial arts and well-equipped weapons. If it is really a fight, who loses and who wins will never be separated in a short period of time. In addition, he believed that Aunt Bai's people would definitely pick him up and Uncle Jiang near the Cao Gang headquarters. If Uncle Jiang's Deadpool is outnumbered, Aunt Bai's sentinels can also help them retreat.

After clarifying this idea, Jiang Shuyue's hanging heart sank slightly into her stomach. Finally, I had the heart to take a serious look at the starry sky overhead.

For fifteen years, his starry sky was always boxy. Now the starry sky above him is like the book says - a dome. Through the starry sky tonight, Mingyue finally experienced for the first time the feeling of freedom and freedom that she had read in books. He was free, even if it was only for a short moment, and he really realized the meaning of freedom. A smile crept up the corners of Shu Yue's mouth.

"Childe, it's here."

Jiang Ming's deep voice sounded in Shu Yue's ears. Rubbing his cheeks, which had been numb by the cold wind, Mingyue steadily stepped out of the carriage with Jiang Ming's support.

"Childe, this is the Qi Gathering Pill, you can take it."

The moment he got out of the car, Jiang Ming handed over a small porcelain bottle to Mingyue. Mingyue nodded in thanks.

Standing on the ground, Mingyue looked at the Cao Gang headquarters not far in front of him. The two-story building, although not tall, has its own majesty, just like the status of this Cao Gang, although it is not conspicuous, it cannot be ignored by others. The lights in the building flickered on and off, and there was a faint noise, which showed that the Cao Gang had just gotten the news and was busy tangling with the gang. Seeing the chaos of the enemy, Shu Yue's heart was a little relieved. Tucked the small porcelain vase he was very familiar with into his sleeve. If today's matter can't be solved smoothly, Mingyue will have to rely on the "Qi Gathering Pill" to save her life.

"Uncle Jiang, let's go in."

With that, Mingyue took Jiang Ming and thirty Deadpools to the Cao Gang's meeting hall.

As soon as he entered the hall, Shu Yue saw Song Lao Wu sitting on the main seat in the hall at a glance. I saw that he was disheveled, with his legs crossed, crooked in the mahogany chair in the main seat, with a bloated figure, his lips turned out, and his face with horizontal flesh, like a ruffian and hooligan with no moral bottom line. After a cursory look at his main enemy, he looked at the others in the hall. In front of Song Lao Wu sat two rows of seven men and women, all of whom must have been very high-status people in the Cao Gang. Behind these seven people there was also a circle of strong men with knives, and since the group entered the hall, the men with knives surrounded the entire hall. Roughly counting, there are more than 50 people with knives.

Just when Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief, a black-clothed young man standing behind Song Lao Wu aroused Mingyue's vigilance. This person is dressed in black, with triangular eyebrows, red phoenix eyes, thin lips, straight nose, and a fierce expression.

Standing in the hall with one person and one sword, when Mingyue observed Song Lao Wu, he didn't feel his aura at all. If he hadn't gotten closer, and Mingyue was very attentive to everything, the young man in black would have been ignored. Being able to cover his aura so well at a young age made Mingyue have to guard against it. This kind of person does not move, and if he moves, it may be earth-shattering. This Song Lao Wu's guard was so special, it naturally attracted the attention of Jiang Ming, who had extraordinary martial arts.

After looking at the layout of the hall, Shu Yue first tidied up his clothes, and then arched his hand to Song Lao Wu, who was sitting in the hall without any intention of welcoming guests.

"Gang Master Song, it's polite to be born late."

At the same time that Shu Yue looked at the Cao Gang, Song Lao Wu was also looking at Shu Yue's group. The experience accumulated in walking in the rivers and lakes for many years made Song Lao Wu believe that the comer was not good. And their leader made Song Lao Wu a little incomprehensible. The black gauze covering the face of the scarf, the gray big body protection, the white background moire gown, and the brown deerskin boots, are completely dressed as a rich and weak son. But looking at the posture of this person, it is not as casual as an idle son. Just when Song Lao Wu didn't know how to respond, Shu Yue's voice made Song Lao Wu instantly become arrogant. Without him, just because of Shu Yue's childish voice, Song Lao was despised by his age.

"Yo, whose son-in-law is this, who doesn't sleep well at home in the middle of the night, and runs to the Cao Gang to cause trouble?"

As soon as Jiang Ming saw Song Lao Wu's mocking attitude, he wanted to stand up and talk back to Song Lao Wu, but was stopped by Shu Yue.

"There are a lot of nobles in the Song Gang, and we are not enough to worry about it." Shu Yue replied humbly: "The kid came here tonight to make friends with the Song Gang Master, and by the way, I want to talk about this little idea about opening the box and inspecting the new rules." ”

"Since it's an idea, the Cao Gang is welcome. However, at the beginning, our Cao Gang said it clearly, and we could only say it within fifteen days of the announcement of this rule, and now-" Song Lao Wu looked at the sky, knowing that it was still the night of the fifteenth, but he still brazenly continued: "I'm afraid it's already the sixteenth day now, and I'm afraid that the little boy can't say this idea." ”

It's like God wants to embarrass Song Lao Wu, after Song Lao Wu said this, there was a loud voice, proving that today is still the fifteenth day.

"What Gang Leader Song said doesn't seem to be appropriate, judging from this louder, it should still be-"

"I don't care what day you are, Lao Tzu said that the hour is over, the hour is over." Song Lao Wu looked at Mingyue with a fierce face.

"Hmph, it's okay, since Gang Leader Song is so straightforward, it can also save us a lot of trouble." Mingyue sneered and said, "Originally, in order to discuss today's matter, I prepared 200,000 taels of silver for the Song Gang Master. Now this silver, the Song gang leader will definitely not accept it. ”

Song Lao Wuyi listened to 200,000 taels of silver, and instantly swallowed his saliva. He sat in the position of the leader of the Cao Gang, although he looted a lot of money, but in the end there was not much left in his hands, today this little boy is 200,000 taels as soon as he makes a move, Song Lao Wu regretted his early refusal.

Ming Yue looked at Song Lao Wu's distorted face because of the silver, and chuckled lightly in his heart: With such a person who has no city government and brains, and is insatiable, as an opponent, most of his subordinates will probably not give up on him, so it seems that today's matter has a few more chances of winning.

"In that case, Uncle Jiang, let the brothers hurry up. In today's lobby, there is no one left except for the fifth Song man. The brothers of the Cao Gang who have not fought with my brothers in this hall will each receive a fifty taels of thanks. And the brother I have brought with me, as long as he has a breath after tonight, he will be able to take two hundred taels of silver. Shu Yue deliberately raised his voice to say the order, and also remembered the purpose of shocking and shaking the hearts of the Cao Gang.

Mingyue originally had something else to say, but Song Lao Wu came to his senses: "Kill these people, 200,000 taels of silver will be ours!" Brothers, give me !! for the money. ”

With Song Lao Wu's order, the flames of war in the hall have been ignited. A number of Cao Gang members rushed towards Mingyue with their own weapons. However, Mingyue's strategy can be regarded as a success, after all, some Cao Gang members have obvious hesitation in the matter of not making a move, and the best time to attack was missed in their hesitation.