Chapter 536: Negotiation
Chen Ao didn't even sit hot in the backyard, so he hurriedly ran out. He already knew what was going on, and it was not good.
Xuanning, like Zhao Ling, is a very stable person. She never came back, only because of an accident. Chen Ao now knows that Lan Yuyan, a beautiful snake, is not a simple person. Xuan Ning disappeared from her, but I am afraid that it will be even worse.
Of course, he didn't know that Xiao Ting, who had a deep grudge against him, had become Lan Yuyan's guest, and he didn't know that the two old monks Yirong and Ku were thinking about how to persuade Xuanning to go back with them and become the master of the Bodhi Gate.
Chen Ao hurriedly called Feng Hu and ordered him to summon all the people back, keep an eye on the surroundings of Fuxi Tower, and if possible, take the opportunity to search Fuxi Tower. Even if it was a fly coming in and out of the Fuxi Building, Chen Ao had to know.
Zhao Ling also changed into men's clothes and followed Chen Ao to the second hall. When he came in, Feng Hu had already been ordered to leave. Zhao Ling looked at Chen Ao, who looked anxious, stretched out his hand and gently put it on his shoulder, and said, "Xuanning's martial arts are strong, and he will definitely be able to turn the crisis into safety!"
Chen Ao sighed lightly: "It is precisely because of her high martial arts skills that I am even more worried." Under Lan Yuyan, there are people who can control Xuanning!"
He sighed and told Zhao Ling in detail about his suspicion of Lan Yuyan. Zhao Ling was surprised, but also secretly regretted. Xuanning's disappearance, in the final analysis, is because they don't trust Chen Ao and eat flying vinegar. If they had believed in Chen Ao from the beginning, how could these things happen?
Zhao Ling sighed secretly, thought about it, and said, "If Xuanning really falls into the hands of Lan Yuyan, I don't think she will be in danger for the time being." The last time you killed so many horse bandits, Lan Yuyan must have been shocked. Therefore, she has been in Hulu County for so long, and she has not made any moves. I think she must want to make a deal with you with Xuanning at a critical moment!"
Chen Ao sighed: "If she wants silver, I can naturally give it." But what if I can't do what she asks?"
The two were silent for a long time, Zhao Ling gritted her teeth, and the fierce look that had not appeared in her eyes for a long time slowly appeared. This kind of look often appeared when she was in charge of the Ghost Hidden Society in the past. Since falling in love with Chen Ao for some reason, it has slowly disappeared, and now I have almost forgotten that feeling.
Chen Ao didn't notice the change in her eyes at all, sighed, and said, "It seems that I still have to go to Fuxi Tower to explore the tone of Lan Yuyan!"
Zhao Ling's tone turned cold and said, "It's okay." You go and find out first, if this Hu girl doesn't know what to do, we naturally don't have to be polite to her!"
Chen Ao's heart was like a mess, and he didn't tell what Zhao Ling's words meant, so he went out. Zhao Ling watched him walk away, took out a token from his arms, and returned to the backyard to find Long Qingping.
At the beginning of in Lanzhou, together with Chen Ao, she promised Zhao Heng to sever all relations with the rivers and lakes, which in exchange for Zhao Heng's consent and let them leave safely.
But Zhao Ling has been upset since he was a child, and his desire for a sense of security is far better than others. How could she give up the powerful armed force in her hand? In addition to the dozen or so people led by Feng Hu, who became Chen Ao's guards on the bright side, the rest of the masters who killed people without blinking an eye were all hidden in the shadows, and they also quietly came to the left side of Hulu County.
If Lan Yuyan had to embarrass their family, Zhao Ling would never be relentless. She will not hesitate to use this secret power, and she will definitely make Lan Yuyan pay the price!
Chen Ao came to Fuxi Tower alone this time. Although Feng Hu and Qin Lang had already seen him, Chen Ao stretched out his hand to stop them from following.
Chen Ao went straight to the second floor and was stopped by two Persian men at the staircase leading to the third floor. They recognized Chen Ao and knew that he was Lan Yuyan's guest, so they were not embarrassed and sent one person up to report.
Not long after, the man came back and invited Chen Ao into Lan Yuyan's residence on the third floor. Lan Yuyan was very surprised by Chen Ao's return and return. But she wasn't smart enough to guess what Chen Ao was thinking. In her opinion, Chen Ao is nothing more than a mediocre and incompetent little bureaucrat.
She also saw this kind of person often in Persia. It's just that she is in Persia and has a transcendent status. Such a petty bureaucrat simply has no chance of being on an equal footing with her.
Although she was very disgusted with Chen Ao, Lan Yuyan knew her current situation, so she had to press her mind and patiently deal with Chen Ao.
Chen Ao sat across from her, waited for the maid to serve the tea, and then withdrew. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it.
Lan Yuyan said with a smile: "Lord Zhixian has gone and returned, what else is going on?"
Chen Ao stared into her eyes. Although he couldn't see her face, Chen Ao could see that there was no panic in her eyes. If Xuan Ning was really caught by Lan Yuyan, and she could still remain so calm. Then this woman is really terrible.
Chen Ao sighed and said in a deep voice: "Miss Lan, I am just a small magistrate. I don't think there is much conflict of interest between us, right?"
Lan Yuyan was slightly strange, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency is an official of the Central Plains, and I am a merchant from Persia. Of course, there will be no conflict of interest between us. Could it be that the adults are afraid that I will come to steal your official position......?"
She chuckled twice, as if she thought of herself putting on Chen Ao's official uniform and wearing the funny appearance of two long hat wings.
Chen Ao didn't have the heart to joke. He kept his face calm and thought to himself, since Lan Yuyan refused to have a showdown, it meant that she still wanted to make a fuss about Xuanning. Xuanning is in her hands, and there should be no danger of life. But what does she really want? Let me give up the bandits? Or let me be her lackeys like Xu Minghua and others?
Chen Ao was a little puzzled. But Lan Yuyan refused to give the truth, and he couldn't hand over his hole cards. Chen Ao said in a deep voice: "Since we don't have any deep hatred, there is no conflict of interest. Then we shouldn't be enemies, and we can even be friends!"
Lan Yuyan was indeed a little dazed in her heart, and she didn't understand what Chen Ao's inexplicable words meant. The two of them talked for a long time, and it was completely the donkey's lips that were not the horse's mouth.
Lan Yuyan said with a smile: "Lord Zhixian said that it was funny, we should be friends!"
Chen Ao nodded and said, "Miss Lan said it well." In this case, all the activities of the girl in Hulu County will be fully supported by the official. At the same time, I also hope that I will have a good time working with the girl and not let some bad things happen!"
Chen Ao has already made his words very clear. As long as Lan Yuyan doesn't hurt Xuanning, then she can no longer care what she wants to do in Hulu County. As long as it is not murder and arson, subverting the regime in Hulu County, Chen Ao can turn a blind eye. The matter is over, and Xuanning will be released again. Then they can still be friends. But if something unpleasant happens, then Chen Ao is not afraid to fight her to the end!
Lan Yuyan was really confused, and he didn't know why at all. She could only perfunctory, sent Chen Ao away, and sat down alone and thought about it for a long time. She didn't believe that Chen Ao was full of food, so she ran over and said nonsense. Since Chen Ao has a deep meaning, then something must have happened.
Lan Yuyan immediately thought of Xiao Ting. She knew that Xiao Ting had a deep hatred with Chen Ao, and it was hard to guarantee that he would not do anything offensive to Chen Ao behind his back.
Lan Yuyan originally took in Xiao Ting, who was like a lost dog, in order to use his power to do a big thing. Now that she is also preparing for that big event, how can she let Xiao Ting ruin her own affairs?
Thinking of this, she immediately got up and strode towards Xiao Ting's residence.