Chapter 11: The Broken Helm of Embarrassment
"Okay, there's so much speculation, why don't you just go in and find out." Baili Lan frowned, her tone was impatient, and then let the spring breeze come forward and knock on the door. But after a few shots, there was no response inside, and Chunfeng couldn't help but look back at Baili Lan, waiting for her next instructions.
Standing at the door, Baili Lan's voice was not high, but it was definitely clear to the ear, "What's wrong with this Baixiang Gate, it is so disrespectful, even Xiao Protector is a person who refuses to leave the door." β
Before the words fell, the wooden door that was so moldy that it was about to grow mushrooms "squeaked", opened from the inside, and a thin man poked out from inside, looking Bai Lilan up and down, "You say, Xiao Protector asked you to come?" β
Too lazy to talk nonsense with him, Baili Lan directly shook the contact sign of Baixiangmen in front of his eyes, and then put it away without saying a word.
Seeing that Baili Lan's bearing was extraordinary, his momentum was even more extraordinary, and he still had a token in his hand that only sect elders and above would have, he immediately became respectful, moved out of the way a little, and said, "It turned out to be his own family, come on quickly!" β
Everyone entered the farmhouse one by one, and their eyes couldn't help but look around. It's not that I'm curious about this place, as if I've never seen the world, I just want to know what kind of rudder of Baixiangmen can be broken! And the furnishings in the courtyard did not disappoint everyone, as expected, there was no most broken, only more broken!
The clay pot in the corner had broken in half, and there was still water on it, and it was dusk and yellow. A layer of cobwebs had formed on the eaves, and a number of unknown small flying insects had stuck to them, unable to move. Weeds are all over the courtyard, and there are small broken stones everywhere, and if you are not careful, you will cut the surface of your feet. Seeing the wind under the feet of the man leading the way in front, walking on the ground as if he were walking on the ground, trying to avoid obstacles and walking, I am afraid that he has long been accustomed to such a harsh environment.
Everyone thought that after passing through the small courtyard, the room should be normal. But as soon as he pushed the door open, a hot smell rushed to his face, damp and salty, almost fainting people.
"Ahem, what does this smell like, choking to death!"
The man leading the way in front seemed dissatisfied with Xia Yu's fuss, and said, "In the village, every family has a septic tank, otherwise you city people will have green vegetables and fragrant rice to eat!" β
Xia Yu suddenly covered his mouth, frowned and said, "Even if there is a septic tank, it can't be placed in the house!" Are you still a place to stay? β
"Hmph, if you can't stay, you can leave, and no one will force you!" At this time, another man came out of the house, older than the man just now, black and strong, with a simple appearance, who seemed to be a peasant in the farm. However, his tone was not good, and his small eyes were full of the meaning of expulsion.
"You...... It's obvious that you don't clean up the house, and you blame others for being dirty, what a weird person! Xia Yu wanted to say something, but was secretly dragged by the spring breeze. Although he was a little indignant, Xia Yu could only give up.
"The maid is not sensible, please ask Mr. Haihan." Although the environment is pungent, Baili Lan is dressed in white and has a cold breath, which can make people who come into contact with Bai Li Lan forget their discomfort and feel like a spring breeze.
Just when the stout man thought that he had finally met a sensible man and was satisfied with Baililan, Baililan's next words made him angry.
"Xia Yu, how did I teach you on weekdays? What kind of place is this, and do you still ask for the same as the palace annex? Anyway, it's not for you to live, why are you angry, you have no grace, and people see jokes! β
"Yes, the slave knows that she is wrong!" Although admitting his mistake, Xia Yu raised his eyebrows mischievously and grimaced at the man.
Seeing that his boss's face was green, the thin man who led a few people into the door hurriedly said haha, "Oh, it's all my own family, why did I quarrel with myself!" Big brother, this girl is Xiao Protector's person, and we are always a guest when we come to Lingshui Rudder, so it's better to let the family sit down and rest! As he spoke, the man dodged and pulled out a few dusty chairs from a cabinet and said, "Come, come, sit in!" β
Looking at the crumbling chair, no one stepped forward, as if they had doubts about the sturdiness of the chair. Seeing this, the thin man hurriedly sat down with his buttocks and said, "Don't look at this chair as old, it's actually sturdy, I'll sit and show you, for sure...... Yes! β
There was a scream, the chair cracked, and the man lay on his back on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.
Seeing this, the black man grabbed the man on the ground, looked at Baili Lan and the others, and said with an unkind expression, "What do you want to do here, let's tell the truth first!" β
"We want to see Dugu Jiuhe!" Since the other party spoke concisely, Bai Lilan naturally couldn't let it go much, so he raised it slightly, and his words were more concise than his.
Maybe Bai Lilan said it too concisely, and the black strong man reacted for a long time before he came back to his senses.
"What, you want to see our master!?" The man roared roughly, not knowing whether it was because he was in a hurry or because of fear, and his voice was a little shaky.
"What, does your master have horns or legs, and you can't see anyone?"
"What nonsense, our master is wise and martial, how can people like you who are unknown come from talk and see it!" The man glared at Bai Lilan and said angrily, "Who are you, do you know what the consequences of angering Bai Xiangmen are?" If you know it's wrong, hurry home and embroider your flowers and birds, don't run out and pretend to be a heroine! β
"Finished?"
The man was stunned for a moment, and saw Baili Lan looking at him, what he said just now should have been said to himself. It's just that what kind of eyes does she have, how do she look like she is looking at an ant!
"If you're done, shut up, because I don't like to be interrupted when I'm talking!" Beautiful eyes looked at the man opposite, Baili Lan's voice was cold, "I've been in for so long, and I don't seem to have made an introduction." In Xia Baililan, a person from Beining, he had a meeting with Xiao Protector and carried out two secret missions. Of course, a low-level minion like you won't know the specific content of the mission. However, all you need to do is spread the news to your main hall. Didn't your master see the nine fireworks in the main hall and definitely appear within three days, then I will also set three days. Three days later, Luoxia Town, Beining, Anwu Tea Shop, Baili Lan waited for the master of Dugumen! β
"You're that, Baililan?" The man looked Baili Lan up and down, as if he was a little incredulous. He had heard of this name, it was originally because of King Dingnan, and later because of Su Yichen. The most recent one was the first time that Bac Ninh opened the world, and by the emperor's decree, Su Yichen and Baili Lan broke up peacefully. Such a legendary woman is now standing in front of her, and she also said that she once performed a mission inside the door!
Seeing that the man's face was shocked and suspicious, Bai Lilan threw the token over and said lazily, "If you don't believe it, just look at this thing, it won't lie to you!" β
Looking down at the gold-inlaid black-faced token in his hand, the man hurriedly lowered his head and said respectfully, "My subordinates don't know that Lingshi is visiting, and I have missed the welcome, so please forgive me!" β
Ling Shi?
Everyone looked at Bai Lilan in amazement, and Bai Lilan herself was a little surprised, not understanding what kind of medicine was sold in this man's gourd.
"Big brother, aren't you mistaken, isn't this just an ordinary token in our sect, how can it be Ling Shi!" The skinny man ran over rubbing his ass and looked at the sign with his teeth bared in disbelief.
"Bastard, you know what! Where is this ordinary sign, don't you see that there is a word 'order' in the upper left? Let you usually know more Braille, you just don't listen, now it's a joke! β
Hearing this, the thin man leaned over and took a closer look, and sure enough, he saw a twisted font. It's just that with just such a word, the identity has changed abruptly?
Bai Lilan suddenly realized, why every time she took this token to the rudder of Bac Ninh, she would always be greeted respectfully, she thought that it was Bai Xiangmen's well-trained, it turned out to be because of the token. It's just that I made the history of the order myself, why did I never know? Could it be that Xiao Protector didn't have any other brand around him that day, so he gave himself one casually? But it's pretty easy to use, and the next time I see you, I'll ask for clarification.
Pulling down the hem of her skirt slightly, Bai Lilan neither admitted her identity nor refused, and said coldly, "I don't know if I have the qualifications to meet the door master after seeing this token?" β
"This ...... It's not easy for subordinates to say, everything depends on the meaning of the doorman. The little one sent a message back to the main hall to see if a few Dharma protectors wanted to convey the news to the door master. β
"You don't have to send a message to others, you just need to tell Xiao Protector that Bai Lilan is going to make an appointment to meet the door master, and he naturally knows what to do."
"Yes!"
Fan the small insects flying in front of her, Bai Lilan frowned and said, "I have also been to the rudder of the capital, and I don't love you so embarrassed." How do you take care of it, and you are not afraid of losing the reputation of Baixiangmen! β
At the mention of this, the man blushed and said with some embarrassment, "This...... Because we are in a desolate place, we have little business, and we can't make ends meet, so we have to find some work to do on our own. Most of the farms here need manure for fertilization, and Ah Niu and I make a living from this. β
The one named Ah Niu is the thin man who led the way for Baili Lan and the others. The little eyes glanced at Baili Lan, and after turning around, he suddenly proposed, "Ling Shi, I don't know if you can report our situation when you send a message to Protector Xiao, and see if the main hall can be sympathetic to your subordinates and send some funds." As long as this faΓ§ade is changed, and the small ones go to the city to publicize and publicize, and business will come to the door immediately. My eldest brother and I can have a better life, and we won't lose face in the door! β
Seeing that this person still knew how to be flexible, Baili Lan nodded and said, "Whatever you want, anyway, I just need to bring my message." β
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Luoxia Town is located in the border of Bac Ninh, and is famous for its beautiful scenery and rippling water town. And tea is abundant here, and the tribute tea "Peach-colored Garden" of Bac Ninh Palace comes from here. Therefore, although the boundary of Luoxia Town is not large, there is an endless stream of businessmen coming and going, making the small Luoxia Town very lively.
Sitting in an inconspicuous tea shop, Baili Lan took a sip of tea, and the sweet and bitter unique tea aroma penetrated into the taste buds, which was refreshing.
"Eldest sister, the tea here is so fragrant!" Xiaobao was holding a shoddy tea bowl, thinking that it was such a humble place, and all he could drink was some tea foam. Unexpectedly, as soon as he smelled the fragrance of tea, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, "It smells better than what I drank in the palace." β