Shen Yuechen can be regarded as the first time to go far away, and her experience is naturally not as good as Zhu Jintang's old way, and she has a lot of experience.

In the first few days of the journey, she was able to cope with it, but the longer and longer the route she traveled, the more she felt that she was about to lose it.

After sitting in the carriage for more than ten days, Shen Yuechen gradually understood Zhu Jintang a little bit why he liked to ride on a horse, even if he had to be exposed to the wind and sun, it was much better than being confined to the carriage.

Because he was in a hurry, Shen Yuechen could only get out of the car to stretch his body and move his hands and feet when he was resting halfway.

It was obviously a car ride, but it was even more tired than expected.

It was a heavy rain that morning, and it was getting heavier and heavier, and it was impossible to walk. Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen stayed at the Tongxi Inn along the way for an extra day, which is a century-old inn and is very famous in this area.

People who are outside the business, whether they are fighting or staying in a store, will be very careful and never live in a new store, so as not to be calculated and lose both people and money.

Zhu Jintang and Boss Xie of Tongxi Inn have been friends for many years, and they know each other well, and they are very safe.

Boss Xie's real name is Xie Wuwu, he is only thirty years old this year, but his appearance is very old, and he doesn't look like a young man who is in his right age at all, but like an old man who is over half a hundred years old.

Shen Yuechen saw him for the first time, and she couldn't help but be a little surprised, if it wasn't for Zhu Jintang reminding her, she would almost say the wrong thing.

Because of the delay of a day, it is rare for Zhu Jintang and Xie Wuwu to get together more, usually Zhu Jintang always comes and goes in a hurry, and he can't delay for a moment. However, this time it was an exception, not for business, but to accompany his wife to the capital to save relatives.

The reason why Tongxi Inn is famous, one is because it is a century-old shop, and the other is because its wine and food are famous benefits, although it is built in the countryside, and there are some small villages around, but the guests who pass by to eat are often not small, and even some dignitaries and nobles will come to taste the good wine and good food of Tongxi Inn.

Xie Wuwu personally warmed a pot of wine, and Zhu Jintang and the two of them were eating wine and playing chess at the same time, which was also very comfortable.

After a game between the two, Zhu Jintang was the winner, and Xie Wuwu couldn't help but clap his hands and said, "Brother Zhu's chess skills have been on the rise recently." ”

Zhu Jintang took a sip of wine and said lightly: "Brother Xie is too polite, if you weren't absent-minded, I would definitely lose this game of chess." ”

Xie Wuwu shook his head and smiled when he heard this: "If you lose, you lose, there is nothing to say, only those who can't afford to lose will make excuses for themselves." ”

Zhu Jintang nodded: "That's right, Brother Xie, you have always been a person who can afford to lose." ”

Both of them had something to say, and Xie Wuwu was the first to make it clear: "Last time the imperial court raised food, your Zhu family should have lost a lot." ”

Zhu Jintang said bluntly and honestly: "It's really a lot, almost all the money earned in the past two years has been lost, and moreover, he almost lost his name." As for Brother Xie, he must have lost a lot of money, right? ”

Xie Wuwu smiled faintly, deep wrinkles wrinkled at the corners of his eyes, and said, "The court is in trouble, so you can move your whole body...... It's going to be windy and rainy, and we're all going to have to suffer with it, aren't we? ”

Zhu Jintang got up slowly, walked to the window, looked at the heavy rain outside, didn't speak for a while, and only listened to Xie Wuwu say: "This time the food raising is just the beginning, we will have a sad life in the future!" ”

Zhu Jintang saw that his tone was a little bitter, so he said, "Why did Brother Xie say this?" Isn't your news the most informed, where the wind is going to blow, where the rain is going to fall, aren't these things in your heart? ”

Tongxi Inn, on the surface is a century-old inn, but inside it is also a good place to exchange news, every day there are many people here to trade information, sometimes often between talking and laughing, thousands of taels of silver are gone.

Zhu Jintang still remembers the first time he came here, his father Zhu Feng came over with a silver ticket to buy the news, and he followed behind him half-understandingly, only to see that Xie Wuwu only whispered a few words to his father, then folded the silver ticket handed over by his father and put it into his arms, and then, Feng Yiyun smiled lightly. It was the first time in his life that Zhu Jintang had seen someone make so much money so easily. It was also the first time he discovered that there were things in the world that were more valuable than gold and precious stones.

Now, Xie Wuwu has become his friend, and he has also become a regular visitor here.

After Xie Wuwu listened to Zhu Jintang's flattering words, the smile on his face faded a little: "This time is different from the past, and now I, a rural villager, am already isolated and helpless!" ”

After Li Zheng ascended the throne, the capital was in turmoil, and many local officials were also in turmoil. Most of the big people who used to exchange news with him are now gone, and they can only barely protect themselves.

Zhu Jintang could naturally understand the meaning of his words, and only said: "Brother Xie, you are an old man, no matter how big the wind and rain are outside, you always have a way to deal with it." In the future, we will have to exchange more information. ”

Hearing this, Xie Wuwu picked up the wine jug, personally poured him a glass of wine, and said with emotion: "Brother Zhu has your words, and my heart is steady." ”

Because the Ruan family produced an imperial concubine, now, the Zhu family's reputation in the capital is getting bigger and bigger. Therefore, Xie Wuwu is very glad that he and the Zhu family have been friends with each other for many years, and the mood is a bit like gambling money in a gambling house, when there is almost nothing left to lose, the last bet can turn over and win a lot of money.

It's his luck and it's his chance.

Zhu Jintang and Xie Wuwu drank a pot of wine and played two games of chess until the evening before returning to the guest room to rest for a while.

Shen Yuechen was doing needlework in the house, passing the time, and when he saw him coming back, he got up with a smile and said, "Uncle, did you lose or win today?" ”

When Zhu Jintang heard this, he smiled faintly: "Winning is winning, but winning is not happy." ”

Shen Yuechen said: "Oh? Boss Xie let you go again today? ”

Zhu Jintang nodded: "Yes, I'm embarrassed to win anymore, so I just come back and lie down and rest for a while." ”

Shen Yuechen smiled when she heard this, didn't speak again, and continued to bow her head and embroider.

She embroidered more slowly than stitch by stitch, and finally, she couldn't help but sigh softly and decided to give up.

Zhu Jintang heard her sigh, turned his head to look at her and said, "It's rare that you don't have to rush today, you don't have a good rest, why bother with this?" ”

Because there have always been people who specialize in needlework in the Zhu family's house, and the maids and women around them also know how to needlework, so the masters never have to touch their hands when sewing and mending things like sewing and mending.

"The concubine also wants to pass the time, and she can't sleep lazily all day." After Shen Yuechen said this, he lowered his head slightly, and continued: "I really don't have the talent to be a female celebrity, so I can only pick some simple ones, and if it's a little more difficult, there will be problems." ”

It was the first time for Zhu Jintang to hear her tone of frustration, the corners of his mouth were slightly hooked, and he seemed to smile and said, "If you feel bored, how about coming and playing chess with me?" ”

Shen Yuechen was slightly stunned: "The concubine can't play chess." ”

Zhu Jintang looked at her and said in a very serious tone: "I can teach you." ”

Shen Yuechen still shook his head: "I can't figure out just a few strands of thread, let alone the criss-crossing chess game, I don't want to learn." I think...... Uncle still talk to me, right? ”

It just so happened that she had something to ask him.

Zhu Jintang responded lightly, walked straight to the opposite bed, lay down half-leaning on the head of the bed, and chose the most comfortable position to talk to her.

Shen Yuechen hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, since I first lived in the hotel, I felt that Boss Xie was a ...... Well, how to say it? I think he's a little weird......"

Zhu Jintang had expected that she would be curious about this matter, and it was no wonder that when he first saw Boss Xie, he was also slightly startled, because he looked almost as old as he is now, but at that time, Xie Wuwu was only fifteen years old.

"He's really different from ordinary people, he has a disease in him, a disease that makes people old."

The sickness of old age? Shen Yuechen listened to his words, and the words "Progeria" immediately appeared in his mind, I heard that people who suffer from this disease, the process of physical aging will be several times faster than that of ordinary people, and moreover, the appearance of an old man will also quickly follow the decline of organs.

Shen Yuechen pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that this disease is inherited in families, it seems that Boss Xie's family should also have such patients." ”

Zhu Jintang couldn't help but be slightly surprised when he saw that she could still answer: "You already knew about this disease?" ”

Shen Yuechen disguised: "I've seen such a person in the nunnery before, so I know a little bit." ”

Zhu Jintang listened, only to feel that she didn't tell the truth, thinking about it carefully, it was really strange.

Although she grew up in a remote nunnery, she has a wide range of knowledge, and there is almost nothing she does not know or has never seen. Writing, arithmetic, and the casual words that are revealed when you usually speak, everything is surprising.

Shen Yuechen didn't know Zhu Jintang's thoughts at this time, but continued to ask: "I heard the uncle say that this Tongxi Inn is a century-old shop, so Boss Xie must have a family here." ”

Zhu Jintang came to his senses slightly, and said with a "hmm": "I heard that his father is the same as him, but I haven't seen him." ”

Shen Yuechen nodded lightly and said, "Well, I see." ”

Zhu Jintang looked at her thoughtful face, and suddenly asked, "Do you feel scared when you see such a person?" ”

In the past, when he and the Qin family stayed here, the Qin family was so frightened that he hurriedly opened his eyes as soon as he saw Boss Xie, as if he was some kind of monster. Although Xie Wuwu is used to seeing it and doesn't care, it still makes people feel rude.

Shen Yuechen thought for a while and said, "Although it's a little strange, I won't feel scared. I see that Boss Xie is very easy-going and calm, and at first glance he is a shrewd and open-minded businessman, but there is nothing to be afraid of. ”

Zhu Jintang said lightly: "To be honest, Xie Wuwu is actually a very terrible person, and those who have done business with him know that he is a person who can help people get rid of all their troubles." ”

Shen Yuechen didn't seem to understand when she heard it, and only said, "What does the uncle mean?" ”

Zhu Jintang turned his head to look at her, and said in a somewhat serious tone: "It means that he is a person who has no taboos, as long as the price given is reasonable, he can help you deal with anything, anyone." ”

Shen Yuechen's shoulders trembled unconsciously, and there seemed to be a chill on his back, not because he was afraid, but because he shivered slightly.

"Since he is such a terrible person, why does the uncle still make friends with him as a brother? Isn't the uncle scared? ”

Zhu Jintang didn't expect that she would suddenly ask herself like this, and raised her eyebrows slightly: "What is there to be afraid of?" Speaking of which, he and I are both hard-hearted, mercenary businessmen, and as long as we are profitable together, then we are friends. Their relationship began with a transaction, so when one day both parties are unprofitable for each other, that's when they split. Everything is clear and accurate. ”

It was the first time for Shen Yuechen to hear him say such straightforward words, and he couldn't help but fall silent, not knowing what to answer.

Heart of stone...... He said that he was a hard-hearted person, and suddenly, her heart hurt inexplicably. If, in his eyes, anything can be seen as a transaction, what about between her and him? Is it also a long-term transaction of equal value, a transaction that can be terminated anytime and anywhere?

It was only a short moment, but Shen Yuechen's mind kept tumbling with all kinds of ideas. Then, she lowered her head slightly, pretending to have nothing to do: "It's okay, I understand what the uncle just said." After saying that, she subconsciously put away the needle and thread at hand, but as a result, she stabbed her finger in a distraught.

Shen Yuechen frowned and let out a slight exhalation. Who knows, Zhu Jintang saw that she had stabbed her hand, so he immediately got up and got out of bed, walked to her side, and scolded her softly: "I said that I won't let you do this!" In the future, you are not allowed to touch the needle and thread. With that, he grabbed her hand, took the punctured fingertip in his mouth, and gently sucked the blood from it.

Shen Yuechen was stunned for a moment, then quickly withdrew his hand and said, "It's just a moment of carelessness, it's not in the way." ”

Zhu Jintang didn't follow, continued to grab her hand, looked at it carefully, and saw that the bleeding had stopped, so he let go.

This was the first time he had done such a thing, and there was still a faint smell of blood between his lips and teeth, reminding him how impulsive he had just been, and he had forgotten that what he hated the most was the smell of blood.

Shen Yuechen also felt surprised, how could a person with a habit of cleanliness be like this? How so?

After dark, Zhu Jintang took Shen Yuechen downstairs to eat, and it happened that there were a few guests sitting in the lobby on the first floor who were eating and hiding from the rain, and they were talking and talking happily.

Because they speak so loudly that others can hear them even if they don't want to.

Zhu Jintang frowned slightly, looked back at Shen Yuechen and said, "It's too noisy here, do you want to go upstairs to eat?" ”

Shen Yuechen was just about to nod in agreement, when he saw Xie Wuwu walking out of the inner room, he changed his mind and said, "Don't bother, let's eat here, and besides, Boss Xie is also here." ”

Xie Wuwu walked out slowly, and the people at the table who were talking immediately stopped and looked up at him.

Xie Wuwu said with a smile on his face: "Ladies and gentlemen, today is a blessing, our store just sent a sheep today, so I will immediately send you the store's signature dish, steamed lamb." ”

At this time, in addition to the table of Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen in the lobby, there was only a table of people below who were chatting happily.

After listening to Xie Wuwu's words, there was no joy on their faces, but a fierce look in their eyes, and they silently exchanged glances with each other.

Zhu Jintang hurriedly glanced at those people, and saw that although they were dressed as businessmen, they were slightly burly, especially the person sitting on the main seat, who was even more born with big shoulders and round waist, and looked fierce.

Zhu Jintang became vigilant in his heart, and whispered to the people behind him: "The situation is not right, you should pay attention." ”

When Shen Yuechen heard this, he couldn't help but follow Zhu Jintang's gaze, but was stopped by Zhu Jintang in a low voice: "Don't look around, when you feel that the situation is wrong, you will hide under the table immediately." ”

Shen Yuechen was stunned, and immediately realized that the atmosphere in the lobby was indeed a little wrong, and before she could react.

The people at that table are already preparing for action. The dagger that had been hidden in his sleeve was glowing with cold light, and it suddenly shook in front of Xie Wuwu's eyes.

However, at this moment of lightning, Shen Yuechen's wrist had been firmly grasped by Zhu Jintang, and he pushed her to the ground, and then, the whole person squatted down, blocked in front of her, and said in a deep voice: "Don't be afraid. ”

Shen Yuechen subconsciously covered his mouth, a cold sweat had already broken out on his body, his hands clutched the corners of his clothes tightly, only to hear someone shout: "The surname is Xie, you bastard who kills people and overachieves goods, Lao Tzu will make you pay for your blood debts today!" ”

Before the man's words fell, there was the sound of ping-pong tables and chairs, and the scolding and breathing of men fighting and fighting with each other.

Shen Yuechen knew that the big thing was not good, so he immediately hid under the table, reached out to pull Zhu Jintang's sleeve, and asked him to hide it too: "Uncle be careful." ”

Zhu Jintang, who is tall and tall, naturally can't hide it, and he doesn't plan to hide it, he has been paying attention to the movement on the other side, although he can't see it clearly enough, but after hearing Xie Wuwu's characteristic sneer, he is relieved.

"I thought that only fat sheep would come to the door today, but I didn't expect a few mad dogs to come in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Yuechen heard someone snort in pain, and then there was a second, third, and fourth sound......

After everything returned to calm, Xie Wuwu came over in person, stretched out his hand to help Zhu Jintang, and apologized: "Rude, it's really rude." Brother Zhu, my brother can't stand you and Mrs., and you are frightened. ”

Zhu Jintang saw that he was safe and sound, so he stretched out his hand to Shen Yuechen and said, "It's okay, come out." ”

Shen Yuechen was still hiding under the table in embarrassment, holding Zhu Jintang's palm tightly, and stood up, only to see Xie Wuwu looking at him with a smile on his face: "Brother and sister, I'm really sorry for making you frightened!" ”

Shen Yuechen was still in a trance, and saw that a few steps away, the few people who were still talking and laughing just now all fell to the ground, not knowing whether they were dead or alive......