Emon smiled and waved his hand: "You're welcome, it just so happens that I'm going to see you too." How have you been doing? I've seen the report you sent me, I wonder if there's any new news now? Ah, can I go in and have a cup of tea? ”

"Of course." Anlong invited him to sit down in the living room, and motioned to Marshall, who had just been a little out of shape, to take the child down to make tea, but Minna was very attached to him at this time, and quickly hugged his arm and refused to let go. An Long couldn't help but feel a little anxious, Emmon's position was still unclear, if he showed his feet later, it would be too dangerous for his daughter to be present.

Aemon still smiled: "Forget it, let the child stay here, obviously she needs her father's comfort." Is it? Baby? He smiled kindly at Minna. Minna shrunk into her father's arms.

Anlong didn't want to be too deliberate, so he didn't insist anymore, and Marshall retreated. An Long looked at his boss and said cautiously, "I haven't been ...... Messages over there, maybe you can order someone else to participate in the search? He deliberately hid Veronica's name so that his daughter would not leak any news.

"Alas, dear Anlong, you probably can't imagine how busy we are, we have too few people and are scattered all over the place, it is difficult to carry out a large-scale search, and this kind of thing is not easy to publicize, after all, our image of the security department in the public is not very open. Besides, Veronica and Gama, who had been there earlier, were both sent by the General Administration, and we didn't know anything about the mission they were going to perform, so we didn't know where to start. Perhaps, you know a little bit of the inside story? Fat Emon said as he watched Minna's reaction. He noticed that Minna moved slightly when she heard the words "Veronica", but was suppressed by Anlong.

An Long was a little helpless in his heart, but his face was still as if nothing happened: "Actually...... I've only heard Veronica say that she came to succeed Gama, and that gentleman seems to have been a bit negligent. He secretly said sorry to the colleague who had unfortunately died, "Her mission is only to go to the intelligence station in Maicheng to bring Gama back, and if necessary, maybe the latest information." It's just a very ordinary task, and it can be solved in three or four days at most, but I haven't heard from her yet, and I'm really upset. ”

"Oh?" Eamon raised an eyebrow, "I heard...... Your wife quarreled with you because of Veronica? Obviously, you have an extraordinary friendship with that beautiful young lady......" He gave Anlong a smile that all men would know, and suddenly said, "I heard that you are planning to travel together?" ”

An Long's heart tightened, and he hurriedly smiled: "Actually, my wife misunderstood." Veronica had asked me to accompany her before she left for Merton, purely out of work. But my wife was adamantly against it, so I had to give in. But since then, she has always brought it up. To be honest, if it weren't for the department's secrecy rules, I would have wanted to tell my wife the truth, but unfortunately it wouldn't have been possible. So, when we ...... When there was a quarrel about something else, my wife brought it up again, and ......," he shrugged, "and she was so angry that she wanted to go back to her mother's house." ”

Eamon nodded very understandingly: "Actually, this is also the sorrow of our people, my wife used to not accept that I always came back in the middle of the night, and I was still injured, but now it is much better, take your time." ”

An Long cautiously listened to the lesson, and suddenly had an idea in his mind: "Veronica is missing, since you can't send too many people to search, perhaps, I can take advantage of the May Festival to go to Mayton and McTown to inquire about her?" Can you grant me a few days off? ”

When Minna heard this, her eyes immediately widened: "Dad! You can't go! Mom said......"

"Minna! You're back? It's so nice that grandpa really misses you. Xiao Tianjian had been listening in the corridor for a while, and when he saw that his granddaughter had a tendency to leak secrets, he immediately came out to save the scene.

When Minna saw him, she hesitated, but still pounced: "Grandpa! Xiao Tianjian picked her up lovingly and kissed her little cheek: "Do you miss grandpa?" "Yes, I really want to." Minna quickly told her father, "Grandpa, Dad ...... just now" She opened her mouth, and suddenly found that she couldn't make a sound, and then her body gradually softened, and she could only lie on her grandfather's shoulder. What's going on? Is she sick?

Xiao Tianjian patted the child's back with a smile: "Don't worry, I'll tell him." Poor kid, you must not have slept last night, right? Now that you're home, you can sleep in peace. ”

Minna was a little flustered, what was Grandpa talking about? But she couldn't move now, only a pair of eyes were rolling.

Xiao Tianjian didn't look at his granddaughter's eyes, but just smiled at Emon: "Let you see the smile, the child is not sensible." ”

"No...... How so? The big fat man was visibly surprised, "You...... Are you Your Excellency Count Shaw? The God of Light is above! When I joined the Security Service 28 years ago, I met you once, but I didn't expect you to look the same now! Could it be ......," he lowered his voice, "that rumor is true?" Did you really make a deal with the owner of Dragon Island? ”

Xiao Tianjian laughed: "That's just a rumor, if there really is that kind of medicine, I don't mind dealing with dragons." In fact, I'm just good at maintenance, I'm healthy, I'm in a happy mood, and I naturally look young. ”

"Oh...... Is it? The big fat man smiled politely, but the look on his face showed that he didn't believe it.

An Long coughed lightly, and when Emon turned his head to look at him, he asked, "What do you think of my request?" ”

Aemon hesitated: "Uh...... I don't think it's good. If others are aware of it, it will cause all kinds of false rumors. Besides, Merton is in danger, and every one of our men is precious. ”

"I'm not going to let anyone find out where I'm going, even if it's just to go to Merton and ask the merchants who were at the fair. It is precisely because every manpower is precious that I want to find out what is going on. After all, something happened to the people sent by the General Administration, and if we don't do anything, we will be considered derelict in our duties in the future. ”

"This ...... That's ......right," said Aemon, mused, "well, but I want you to search only in Merton, and let me know as soon as you have any news." He smiled sincerely: "I hope to help you as much as I can, and you can tell me if you need anything." ”

An Long showed a grateful smile on his face: "You are really good, if you don't bother, can you tell me the list of personnel stationed in Merton?" Maybe I could have turned to them for help, but I don't know anything about my colleagues elsewhere. He was secretly relieved that he finally had a reason to leave Qitun without arousing Aemon's suspicions.

Emon quickly gave two names, which Anlong wrote down by heart. At this time, Marshall, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, delivered black tea and pastries. The big fat man tasted a little happily, and began to praise the Xiao family's tea shop and the Xiao family's secret food, and then began to compliment Xiao Tianjian's various achievements.

Marshall behaved like a noble butler, bowed politely, and quietly retreated, but when he passed by Xiao Tianjian's side, he asked in a low voice: "Please let me send the little lady back to the room." ”

Xiao Tianjian smiled, gently handed Minna to him, and patted her head again. Minna, still with wide eyes, was limp as Marshall carried her out of the hall.

Marshall carried her back to her room and asked softly, "Little Minna, what's wrong with you?" Minna couldn't speak, couldn't move, and was so anxious that tears came out of her eyes. Seeing this, Marshall hurriedly checked it, thought about it, and probably guessed what was going on: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, this is the Earl's unique martial art, it will only make people unable to move and make a sound, but it will return to normal in half an hour, even if it can't, the Earl has a way to solve it, I have seen the Earl use this method to trick others before." ”

Minna had red circles in her eyes, and she felt very aggrieved in her heart, why did her grandfather play tricks on her like this?

At this time, in the living room, the three men had already started a new topic. Emon warmly invited Xiao Tianjian to the Northern Fortress for the May Festival, and called him an idol in the minds of all the Security Service personnel.

Xiao Tianjian lightly refused: "I remember you once said that the personnel of your security department are scattered all over the place, and even if I go, they will not be able to see me." ”

"Uh...... That's right......" Aemon coughed lightly, a little embarrassed, "Well...... Although everyone is required to stick to their posts according to the rules, to be honest, people like us are usually very lonely, so we always look forward to getting together with our companions once in a while. In fact, we have a gathering just before May, and most of the people in the northern precinct will come to me, and they must be eager to see you and hear your adventures. ”

He turned to Anlong again and said, "If you go too, maybe you can ask for your help in finding Miss Veronica, you know her better, don't you?" It's a bit difficult to send people to search for you, but it might be useful if people from all over the world volunteer to help you. ”

Anlong tried to make himself look hesitant and hopeful. Honestly, if he hadn't contacted Veronica earlier, he might have been tempted by this, after all, it was not much different from what he had "proposed" earlier, and it might have worked better. There was really no reason for him to refuse such an arrangement.

Eamon continued to persuade: "Go, even if An Long wants to find someone, at least His Excellency the Earl can participate, most of you have never seen the appearance of that young lady, and I really don't know how to find it." Your Excellency the Earl has seen the young lady, hasn't you? You don't want to go, is it because there is something important to do? ”

"It's hard to resist hospitality, and I think I can still do it with everyone for a drink or two. However, An Long will soon leave to find someone, and I am afraid that he will not be able to wait for that time. After all, Veronica is the daughter of my best friend, and we are all worried about her safety. Xiao Tianjian quickly responded.

Aamon's face lit up, "Oh, that's great, I'm going to go back and let everyone know, everyone will be so excited that they can't sleep!" Heck, what will you tell us? Is it what you see and hear in the Elven Forest? Or an adventure in the Toure Hills? ”

Xiao Tianjian smiled and said to his son, "Send Mr. Emmon." ”

"You're so kind." "But I really don't want to delay my colleagues' time, I know the way here, just go by myself." ”

Xiao Tianjian was unmoved: "Let him send you, you sent our little Minna back, which is what we are most grateful for." Anlong, invite Mr. Emmon to have a meal in a good restaurant in the Northern Fortress, as a report of his kindness. I knew there was a nice spot there and the veal steaks were doing very well. ”

Ammon was so happy that his beard was about to blow up: "I'm just a gesture, you really don't need to be so polite." ”

Although An Long didn't quite understand his father's intentions, he still did it. He drove Aemon out of the house, rode him all the way back to the Northern Fortress, and treated him to a delicious veal steak and fine wine in the best restaurants. He was very glad that he had just received this month's salary in the morning, but he was afraid that he would have to save money for the rest of his life.

After eating and drinking, Emon burped in satisfaction, and kindly put his arm on An Long's shoulder and said, "Brother An Long, I know that you must be angry with me, in fact, it's not that I don't want to help you find that young lady, in fact, I don't want her to have an accident more than you." However, you have to understand my situation, I also have my difficulties. ”

An Long raised his eyebrows: "Please tell me, maybe I can share some worries for you." ”

"Good brother, you are really good!" Aemon patted him vigorously on the shoulder, looked around, and then leaned in front of him and whispered, "I think you've probably heard about it, right?" The Director is retiring at the end of the year, and the Deputy Director, Ms. Leah, is the natural successor, but the position of Deputy Director is said to be chosen from among the district heads. I, because I am the oldest, am naturally one of the most popular candidates. To be honest, I wasn't interested in that position, but others didn't, so they always saw me as a thorn in the side. In the past six months, I have been charged with many crimes. Although it's all a small fight, if they have the intention to frame me, I'm afraid I won't even be able to keep my current position. ”

An Long let out a slow "oh".

Eamon continued to slap him vigorously on the back: "You probably think it's all dirty political fighting, right? Young man, it's not that I want to fight with others, but that others won't let me go. I'm a little unsure about this incident, maybe that Mr. Garma and Miss Veronica have discovered some important information and will delay their return, and if we act rashly and sabotage their plans, maybe we will be misguided. It stands to reason that Noga is not an enemy country, so there should be no danger, and it is really strange that they have not heard back for a long time. I don't want to speculate on what the two envoys are doing, but they are both people sent by the General Administration, so it's hard to say if they have any other plans. You've been working under me for a few years, and you know who I am, and while I don't expect your family to support me, at least I hope you won't stand on the side of those who oppose me just because you've heard a few gossip from others. ”

An Long frowned, looking at his boss, who seemed to be a little drunk. Aemon casually swept through the restaurant, snapped his fingers to beckon the waiter, and ordered another glass of wine. Finally, after An Long reluctantly paid two-thirds of his salary, they left the restaurant. Ammon was smiling all the time, and was in a very happy mood.

When An Long returned home, it was already nearly evening, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw his father waiting for him in the house. Xiao Tianjian raised his head and said, "I took Veronica quietly, so as not to be found out by that fat man." She is now sleeping in the nanny's room, and seeing that her injuries are healing well, I guess you will be able to leave in a few days. ”

An Long nodded: "It turns out that you asked me to send Emon back and invite him to dinner, in order to support him to do this?" It should be fine, he hasn't been in contact with anyone else. After thinking about it, he told his father what Ammon had told him earlier.

Xiao Tianjian frowned after hearing this: "What kind of mess is this?" What does he mean by that? ”