bullyxtreme Chapter 121 Is she a master?
Chapter 121 Is she a master?
Gu Qingfeng was probably visiting Jiangnan for the first time. He noticed that the layout here was quite different from that in the capital, so he took a closer look. When he heard Zhou Hanzhang say this, he also came over.
"Besides her seductive charm, what else seems off?"
General Gu tapped him on the head. "Speak properly."
"No, I'm speaking properly now, is there anything wrong with that?"
Zhou Hanzhang was too lazy to talk to him and just looked at General Gu.
General Gu glanced at her departing figure and nodded in agreement, "You're right, it's always better to be cautious."
Gu Qingfeng finally realized what was happening and whispered in Zhou Hanzhang's ear, "You don't suspect Liu Niang, do you?"
Zhou Hanzhang's ears felt a little ticklish from his tone, so he slightly moved away.
“Since the person disappeared here, everyone in this inn is a suspect. We don’t know if the people we’re meeting now know who we are.”
General Gu nodded. "That's true. They came out so secretly. If their disappearance was due to the inn, then they might know our identities."
"So what do we do next?" Gu Qingfeng looked at the two of them with an air of naivety.
General Gu: ...
"We should refrain from making any rash moves, lest we alert the enemy."
As soon as Zhou Hanzhang finished speaking, Liu Niang came out with a small dish of food. She walked over gracefully, placed the dish on the table, and was about to introduce it when Zhou Hanzhang spoke up, "Liu Niang, we still have some things to discuss."
The conversation ended there. Liu Niang, who ran an inn and dealt with many customers, naturally understood the implication in Zhou Hanzhang's words, but didn't mind.
“I almost forgot that you are from Jiangnan. I was thinking of introducing you to these dishes.”
Zhou Hanzhang smiled and said, "No need to trouble yourself."
"Then I'll bring out the rest of the food for the guests; it's all ready."
She didn't linger, turned around and went into the kitchen, and soon filled the kitchen with food.
Gu Qingfeng looked at the dishes on the table and said, "These dishes are rarely seen even in the capital."
After serving the food, Liu Niang did not approach them again. Instead, she slowly flipped through the account book, and the sound of her tapping the abacus could be heard from time to time.
There seemed to be nothing unusual.
"Then you should try it. Liu Niang has made a good arrangement. These are all specialties of Jiangnan."
Zhou Hanzhang smiled and replied, his eyes occasionally glancing at Liu Niang, who seemed to be looking at the accounts.
After the meal, Liu Niang tactfully came up and led them to the guest room. As she left, she said, "If you have time, you can stay here for a couple more days. The scenery in our town is beautiful."
"No rush, no rush. The birthday celebration is still about half a month away. We came out early this time because we wanted to take this kid to see the sights of Jiangnan. This is his first time in Jiangnan," General Gu replied.
Zhou Hanzhang had been thinking that he probably wouldn't be able to stay here for long under the pretext of attending the birthday banquet, but now that General Gu had said that, he was able to come back to his senses. If there were any problems here, they could probably be investigated in about half a month.
If we can't find out the details, we can just stay at another inn for a couple of days and come back to inquire later.
However, this proprietress, how should I put it, besides looking like Fangniang from the Red Beauty Pavilion, there's another feeling I can't quite put my finger on.
“That would be excellent. Our inn has staff who can guide guests around. Would you like me to make some arrangements?” Liu Niang asked.
"No need, we're used to wandering around on our own, going wherever the road takes us."
"Oh, I see... Then I'll bring the guests a map of the town later," Liu Niang said warmly.
Zhou Hanzhang glanced at Liu Niang with slight surprise, "You even have a town map?"
Liu Niang first led them to their respective rooms before replying, "We often have guests coming to visit. We noticed that many guests were asking for directions, so we simply made our own map for them to take and look at, so they can get a general idea of the town's layout when they explore."
"You guys are very thoughtful," Zhou Hanzhang remarked.
This is just like the guesthouses and hotels you stay in when you travel, where all kinds of maps are provided for tourists to make it easier for them to explore.
This Lady Liu has quite an advanced idea. "Then please bring us a copy later."
Liu Niang smiled and nodded in agreement. They went back to their room to tidy up a bit, and then went to General Gu's room in tacit understanding. At this time, General Gu was already holding a map in his hand.
When General Gu saw Zhou Hanzhang arrive, he quickly waved and said, "You're here! Come over here quickly. Liu Niang just brought us the map."
Zhou Hanzhang quickly went over, and General Gu asked Gu Qingfeng to clear away the teacups and teapot on the table first, and then spread the map out on the table.
"Look, this map is drawn in great detail."
Zhou Hanzhang looked over and saw that the roads were very clear, and more importantly, all the good food, fun activities, and beautiful sights in the town were marked out, making it very eye-catching.
If they really came here for sightseeing, this map could indeed save them a lot of time, and right now it's like a godsend for those searching for someone.
At that moment, General Gu's window was open, and he somehow climbed in through the window. He saluted them and then began to report to Zhou Hanzhang and the others some information that the secret guards had found here.
"Our secret agents have made contact with His Majesty's secret agents, but they have searched here for quite some time and still haven't found His Majesty or the Master..."
Zhou Hanzhang was already mentally prepared. "If they can find out, then it won't be called missing. The most urgent thing is to see if we can find any clues. Only by finding clues can we follow the trail."
She waited and saw what time it would bring, hoping for some good news.
He frowned. "As for signs, the whole town seems to have erased any trace of their presence. Because they came out concealing their identities, the people around them just treated them as ordinary wealthy merchants. After they went out one day, they never came back, and no one paid any attention."
We didn't dare ask the proprietress, as the guards had noticed something unusual about her.
"What's unusual about it?"
It's hard to say exactly when, but "after they disappeared, the guards stayed here for several days and discovered that the landlady would go out every night at midnight. Sometimes she would stay out for a while, and sometimes she would come back shortly after."
Do you know where she went?
"I just don't know."
He couldn't understand it at all. "Logically speaking, our bodyguards' tracking skills are top-notch, but every time we follow this Liu Niang out, she quickly shakes us off."
"She's an expert?"