267 Frightened and sweating

After entering the manor, He Jin immediately closed the gate and instructed the gatekeeper not to let anyone in. If anyone asked, he was to say that there were indeed people in the manor hunting at the foot of the nearby mountain.

Of course the concierge agreed.

Sun Sicheng didn't have time to wash up, so he hurriedly took Wan Li, He Jin and Ping An into the study, and asked someone to find Bao Baichuan.

Xiao Wu and Lin Feng were guarding the study door.

"Ping An, tell me, what did you find on the mountain?"

Ping An took a long breath, took a sip of water, and then began to speak slowly.

When he told the whole story, everyone in the study was shocked. He Jin had only heard Qingshi say that Master Ping'an had discovered two cellars, but he had never expected such a thing to happen.

Wanli's voice trembled: "My Lord, the master of these people is a traitor. If this road is really opened, our medicine shop may be the first to bear the brunt and become their first stop."

Bao Baichuan was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. If this happened, he, his wife, his youngest son, and all the farmers would not survive. Everyone in Yunzhou would probably be doomed.

"Master, I heard that the steward is called Steward Wu, but I don't know if it's his original surname or his master's surname. His master has two sons and an older servant named Old Man Wu. There are no other useful clues."

Sun Sicheng was silent for a long time: "It seems that the passage in Qingzhou is fake, the real one is still here. I will take Ping An to report to the authorities tomorrow."

Wan Lichou asked, "Is this prefect a good person? Will he alert the enemy?"

Several people looked at Sun Sicheng.

Sun Sicheng smiled and said, "No, the prefect's surname is Xu, I know him, his parents are both in the capital, they are both officials of medium status, his eldest son is still studying in the Imperial College, and his second son seems to be still young, they are both in the capital, it can't be him.

Baichuan, what happened today cannot be leaked to anyone, not even your wife. Keep the manor gates closed for the next two days, and try not to go out, to prevent others from knowing and making desperate moves."

Bao Baichuan nodded.

Wanli said, "I will greet everyone who comes up the mountain today, don't worry, young master."

That night, Sun Sicheng couldn't sleep all night. He discovered that foreigners were playing tricks on Shuangfeng Mountain safely, and this time he accidentally fell into the entrance of the cellar. This was God's will.

He looked at his young apprentice lying beside him. The boy was lying quietly. Because he had to meet the official the next day, he had washed his face with medicine at night. In the dim light of the candle, his little face was pale and delicate beyond words.

Ping An must have done too many good things in his previous life, which is why he has such good fortune in this life. The same thing, one in Qingzhou and the other in Yunzhou, was discovered by him.

This is a huge achievement. The war is tense now, and the court will probably reward him in the future.

Sun Sicheng suddenly thought of Awu again. Awu didn't know that her father had arranged a marriage for her, and Ping'an in front of him didn't know either. A twelve-year-old was not young anymore. He would have to find time to talk to him one day, otherwise, if someone in the capital came to Chang Chunfeng to propose marriage in the future, then he, the son-in-law, would be snatched away by someone else.

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Ping'an had a good night's sleep. He sleeps well now, going to bed early and getting up early. Because he suffered a lot going up the mountain last night, he stopped reading for an hour every night as he had been doing it for a long time.

Jixiang went to the yamen early in the morning with the eldest son's letter. No matter how urgent the matter was, he still had to have a visiting card, otherwise someone might be surprised.

At the right time of Chen, good luck returns.

"My Lord, I met with Prefect Xu in person. After reading the letter, Prefect Xu immediately told me that he would be waiting for you at the government office in the morning."

Sun Sicheng said, "Well, in half an hour, you and Wanli will drive the carriage, and the four of us will go."

"Understood, young master."

Half an hour later, Ping'an followed his master into the city in a carriage.

"Ping An, this matter is of great importance. This prefect is definitely a good person. You just need to tell him everything you know in detail. Don't be afraid."

Ping An nodded. Afraid? He was not afraid. He was still a minor official. He was definitely the first official of such a young age in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

I just wonder if the emperor, who appointed him to a minor official position on a whim, still remembers him at all?

Maybe I have forgotten it a long time ago?

"Master, Master Ping An, we are here."

"Wanli, you come in with me, bringing the gifts. Jixiang will stay outside and guard the car."

As the three of them arrived at the gate of the yamen, a man who looked like a lawyer came out to greet them: "Young Master, I am Qin, the lawyer of the yamen. Our master was just about to go out to pick you up, but something happened and he will be delayed for a while. I will take you to the side hall to wait, and the master will be here soon."

Sun Sicheng smiled and said, "Nothing, thank you for troubling Master Qin."

Wanli quickly stuffed a purse into his hand, and the lawyer took it.

Ping'an thought that the government office in Yunzhou was just ordinary. After walking for a while, the lawyer soon led them to a side hall.

"My Lord, please take a seat. This is where you usually rest. No one will come to disturb you."

Soon a servant brought tea, and the master and the others left together.

A quarter of an hour later, a tall and strong middle-aged man walked in. Ping An noticed that this man must be very skilled in martial arts. A prefect, he actually had the aura of a general.

He likes it.

"My Lord, it's been a long time since we last met. We met in the capital last year, right?"

Sun Sicheng and Ping An both stood up, and Wanli went to guard the door, making sure that no one would know about the conversation that was about to take place.

"Master Xu is still as elegant as ever."

Master Xu laughed loudly and looked at Ping An: "Is this your little disciple?"

Ping An immediately bowed and said, "Ping An greets you, sir."

"Haha, okay, okay, sit down, everyone."

Sun Sicheng did not intend to chat: "Master Xu, I have something very important to tell you. You may not even believe it. My chief steward is guarding the door now. Is it safe for you here?"

Xu Liben frowned and said, "Master, I'm fine here, you just need to keep watch. What happened?"

Sun Sicheng said: "The war in the border town is very intense this year. The general hopes that I can go there to help him bring a military doctor. I thought it would be good to do my part, so I brought Ping An here.

I just arrived in Yunzhou a few days ago and was busy with some things. Yesterday, when I was free, Xiao Ping'an wanted to take people to the nearby mountains to hunt, relax, and collect some herbs. Who knew that something would happen? Ping'an, tell the adults everything in detail. "

"Yes, Master, sir, that's what happened." Ping'an's voice was calm and clear. He recounted everything from chasing the yellow sheep to falling into the pit and what happened next.

Xu Liben was completely shocked and couldn't speak for a long time.

"Master Xu, there is one more thing I need to tell you. It should be related to this."

Sun Sicheng told the story of rescuing more than a hundred doctors and yamen runners at Shuangfeng Mountain. "These two events should be related. The prefect of Qingzhou may still be leading people to look for the way."

Xu Liben knew about this matter. Qingzhou was only a five-day drive away from Yunzhou. It was impossible for them to be isolated from the news since they had reached such a high position in the government.

"I know about this matter. It seems that the governor of Qingzhou has reported it to the court. Since Dao is in Yunzhou, of course he can't find it."

Sun Sicheng asked, "Ping An heard the steward call their master sir, so he must be an official in office, and he has two sons. There are many people who have two sons, but there are not many who have both sons away from home. In addition, Ping An also heard people call the steward steward Wu."