Regarding Zhu Wenlong's last sentence, Gu Chen scoffed. In his opinion, whether it is Cao Donglai or Zhu Wenlong, they are just old fritters who have been on the rivers and lakes for a long time, and the people in the rivers and lakes are not much loyal and courageous, but more of the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

In order to protect themselves wisely, in order not to offend others, they choose the direction that is beneficial to them, even if it is wrong to do so.

But no matter how dissatisfied Gu Chen was in his heart, his face was still silent, because he still had to ask Zhu Wenlong about more things. Thinking about it this way, Achen only felt that he was the same kind of person as Cao Donglai and Zhu Wenlong.

However, this Zhu Wenlong should have drunk too much, and after the conversation box was opened, he couldn't stop, it should be rare for someone to make him show off, so Achen's questions were all answered clearly.

And Achen also successfully inquired about the specific process of the martial arts competition in the palace on September 18.

After three rounds of drinking, these seemingly proud heroes were also a little drunk, and under the leadership of the servants in the other courtyard, they went back to their rooms, and fell asleep at the end, and after a while, they snored and shook the sky.

Zhu Wenlong also staggered and followed their brothers, leaving only the sober Achen alone, returning to the room arranged for him by the housekeeper of the other hospital, locking the door, and lying on the bed to rest.

He originally wanted to go to the inn and tell Gu Qingming everything he had heard, but thinking that it was dark now, maybe Gu Qingming and Yun Yao were resting, anyway, there were still two days before the martial arts competition, and it should be too late to go back tomorrow.

Thinking like this, Achen put his mind at ease and fell asleep, dreamless all night.

When Achen woke up, it was just dawn, he opened the door and looked around, everyone else seemed to be still asleep and didn't get up, maybe because he had drunk too much last night and didn't wake up with a hangover, but no matter what, it was none of his business.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, Ah Chen left the courtyard and had a casual breakfast at the breakfast shop on the street, and when the time was about the same, he quietly went to the inn and met Gu Qingming.

What Ah Chen didn't know was that his performance in the lobby banquet last night was all looked at, and he had already reported it to Meng Yijie, the king of the side.

In the inn, Yun Yao had just waited for Lu Yingquan to get up and asked Xiao Er to bring breakfast to the room, and while the three of them were eating, Achen appeared.

"Come here so early, haven't you had breakfast yet? Yun Yao beckoned, and was about to ask Xiao Er to add another pair of chopsticks, but Achen refused.

"Thank you, Miss Yun, I've already eaten it. Ah Chen arched his hand and said what Zhu Wenlong told him last night from beginning to end before he spoke again, "I inquired about the process of the martial arts competition the day after tomorrow, if the masters want to get in, there are only two possibilities." One is the cook and handyman who pretend to be Ju Xiang Zhai, because every time there is a banquet in the palace side by side, the dishes on the table are all arranged by Ju Xiang Zhai, and this time is no exception. The other is to pretend to be the girls of Piaoxiangyuan, during the martial arts competition, the girls of Piaoxiangyuan will enter the palace side by side, singing and dancing. ”

"According to the information you provided, Meng Yijie seems to attach great importance to Sisi, and maybe when he watches the competition, he will also take Sisi with him. Yun Yao said, "If this is the case, it is obviously unrealistic for us to save people in front of so many martial arts masters, so we can only find another way." ”

When Gu Chen heard this, he asked, "Is there anything I need to do?"

"All you have to do now is do nothing. Without waiting for Yun Yao to answer, Gu Qingming took the lead and said, "Since you have already pretended to be a person from the rivers and lakes, you can't be too maverick." I remember I told you before that too much of a show or too low profile will be eye-catching, and it is advantageous to show off the edge appropriately. The Zhu Wenlong you are talking about can have more contact with him. ”

"Yes, master. Achen nodded and said, "If the master has no other instructions, his subordinates will retire first." As expected, Zhu Wenlong should still come to his subordinates today. ”

Gu Qingming nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed, Gu Chen hugged his fists and retreated, turned around and left.

The three people in the room had breakfast and instructed Xiao Er to clean up the room before Yun Yao spoke: "Juxiangzhai, Piaoxiangyuan, these two places may be what we can use, but before that, we must inquire about the situation clearly." Well, I'll go out in a while and check these two places. ”

"You go alone, I don't worry. Gu Qingming immediately said, "You are also not familiar with Jingguo, so you went out so rashly, what if there is any accident? ”

"No, there is no one around Yingquan to take care of her, so it's more important for you to stay in the inn to protect her safety. Yun Yao shook her head stubbornly and said, "Besides, with your temperament, when you go out, people will know that you are extraordinary, how can you find out any news? You just believe me, I have the silver needle you sent, and there are poisons and poison powder hidden everywhere on my body, and ordinary people can't hurt me. ”

Lu Yingquan watched Gu Qingming and Yun Yao arguing, and wanted to let them go out together, but she also knew that no matter what she said, these two people would definitely not be at ease that she would stay alone in the inn, so she simply didn't speak.

If Sisi and Achen were still around, they wouldn't have to face such a dilemma.

Gu Qingming listened to Yun Yao's words, thought for a moment, and then nodded helplessly, and said: "Then you should be careful, do everything according to your ability, and don't be impatient and reckless, in case you can't find out the news, come back directly, and we'll find another way." ”

"Mmmm, don't worry, it'll be fine. Yun Yao nodded again and again and said with a smile.

In fact, Gu Qingming also weighed it in his heart before agreeing to Yun Yao to go out alone. Yun Yao's mind is delicate and vigilant, and her guard against strangers and her perception of accidents are often incomparable to him. And Yun Yao is smart and calm, in most cases, she can think of a countermeasure, as long as the other party is not the kind of martial arts so strong that Yun Yao does not have the slightest power to resist, she should not have any big problems.

After deciding, Yun Yao cleaned up herself a little, walked out of the inn, and after asking people for directions, she headed towards Juxiangzhai.

Yun Yao's appearance is not beautiful and amazing, at most she looks comfortable, and she is just an ordinary person among all living beings, so she walked on the street in plain clothes and did not attract the attention of many people.

Juxiangzhai is the largest restaurant in Jingguo Metropolis, located in the center of Jingguo Metropolis Commercial Street, with an endless stream of guests and a booming business. I heard that the chef of Juxiangzhai used to be the imperial chef in the Ning Palace, and was kicked out of the palace because he made a mistake, and was appreciated by the owner of Juxiangzhai, and took root here, single-handedly creating the reputation of Juxiangzhai Restaurant.

This is the information that Yun Yao got from the mouth of the road along the way, and at the same time, she also knew that many high-ranking families in Jingguo would invite the chefs of Juxiangzhai to cook when they held banquets, because the taste was really good.

Generally speaking, a chef like this should be surrounded by people who have been using it for many years, whether it is cutting vegetables or making fire, they have honed a tacit understanding with each other, knowing what kind of fire the chef needs and what kind of ingredients he needs.

Because of this, if you want to follow the people of Juxiangzhai to blend in, it will definitely not work, because they are all familiar faces that are used to it, and they are easy to be recognized.

After Yun Yao walked around Juxiangzhai, she had a plan in her heart, so she turned around and left and went to the Piaoxiang Courtyard in the south of the city.

When Yun Yao stood at the gate of Piaoxiang Courtyard, she couldn't help but sigh, Wang Meng Yijie may be really rich, even if it is a big martial arts competition, the largest restaurant, the largest green building, almost everything is the best.

The status of Piaoxiangyuan in the Qinglou world is equivalent to the status of Juxiangzhai in the restaurant industry, which is unique and unmatched.

In particular, the exterior decoration of this Piaoxiang Courtyard does not look like a place of fireworks at all, but like an elegant place where literati and artists gather, without the drunken dreams and deaths of the wine pond and meat forest, only the elegant taste of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting.

Yun Yao had never been to such a place, and she was also a little worried in her heart, in her cognition, the brothels of Qinglou should be open at night, and they would close during the day to rest, but she was lucky, when she came, she happened to see Piaoxiang Courtyard with the door open, and the people inside were coming in and out, as if they were busy with something.

"Xiaohuan, you go back and hurry up to Qiluozhuang to ask Boss Du, whether Dieyi's dance costume is ready, it's been many days, and the day after tomorrow I'm going to wear it to dance in the palace Dieyi!" a woman in her forties walked out and said to the little maid holding the brocade box beside her.

"Got it, Mom, Boss Du has always been reputable, and there will be no problems. I'll go to Qiluozhuang tomorrow to get back the dance clothes of the girl in Butterfly. Xiaohuan said, and then spoke again, "Mother, the girl in the butterfly clothes told me to go to the silversmith Wang to mend her jewelry, so I went first-"

After the two finished speaking, they went their separate ways, Xiaohuan left with the box in his hand, while the old bustard continued to direct the people of Piaoxiang Courtyard, in and out, preparing the things to be used on September 18.

Yun Yao stood around here for a long time, listening carefully to every word said by the people who came and went nearby, and slowly had an idea in her heart.

But at this time, Yun Yao's shoulder was patted from behind, her heart tightened, and her body tensed up involuntarily, and she slowly turned around and looked at a strange woman standing next to her with heavy makeup.

I see that you have been standing here for a long time, why are you also jealous of the reputation of this Fragrance Courtyard, and envy them for being able to enter the eyes of those dignitaries?"

"No, the little girl just admired the reputation of the girl in the butterfly clothes, so she came to take a look. Yun Yao casually talked nonsense.

"Admiration, I think you're jealous of Dieyi. Just by virtue of your appearance, at most you can only be a girl by Dieyi's side. Let me tell you, there are no girls in the brothel on this street who are not jealous of Dieyi. It's no wonder that she is beautiful and dances well, and she is the cash cow of Piaoxiang Courtyard, which is better than many official ladies. You can't envy that!" the woman continued.