Chapter 497: Meeting the Marquis of Xiangyang Again
We are all smart people, and some things don't need to be said explicitly.
Xie Lian was no fool, so he naturally understood the meaning of these words.
It is very strange that a merchant came to Lanyang but did not stay in the inn.
As for passing by, that is impossible.
Lanyang City is extremely remote, and arriving here is equivalent to reaching the end. After all, going further ahead is the vast desert.
If he said he had a fixed residence here, that would be even more suspicious.
Given Lanyang City's depressed economy, it is not worth it for foreign merchants to set up bases here.
So, Xie Lian ordered people to secretly monitor all strangers coming from other places, while he went directly to Helian Bijun.
"What did you say? A strange businessman came to the city?" Helian Bijun didn't look up, but continued to sew the clothes in her hands.
Now that the weather is getting hotter, she wants to make some summer clothes for Xie Lian.
But how could she do these things?
The small embroidery needle held in the hand was as heavy as an iron pestle.
After sewing for most of the day, I still couldn't even take shape of a piece of clothing.
"That's right." Xie Lian frowned, a hint of worry flashing across his eyes. "Wan'er said that man has an extraordinary bearing, like a prince or a minister."
"Bijun, please don't go out for the time being. I'm afraid someone from the court might get wind of something and come after us."
Although she was not from the Wei Dynasty, Helian Bijun was well-known and many people in the court recognized her.
If he is really someone from the court, then she is in danger.
Given the nature of the emperor and his son, they would definitely arrest her without any investigation.
Helian Bijun disagreed.
"I think you're overthinking it." She smiled sweetly and continued sewing. "Lanyang City has had a bumper harvest of fruits and vegetables lately. Isn't the sales good?"
"It's reasonable for merchants to come here to buy."
"But don't worry, I won't go out."
At least she wouldn't go out until this dress was finished.
With Helian Bijun's "skillful hands", it is estimated that this "major project" will take more than a month to complete. It is also unknown whether Xie Lian can wear it before the weather turns cold.
After hearing this, Xie Lian finally let go of his anxious heart.
Although the woman didn't take his words seriously, as long as she didn't go out, nothing would happen.
"That's good." He thought for a moment and said, "I have something else to do. I'll come see you another day."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Helian Bijun quickly stood up to see him off.
Although she was reluctant, she did not try to keep him.
She knew clearly that they, father and son, still had a lot of things to do.
"Do you want to bring a few people?" she asked with concern.
Xie Lian shook his head.
He knew that the Helian family's servants were very powerful.
But precisely because of this, he couldn't take her away. He had to ensure Helian Bijun's safety!
Seeing him like this, Helian Bijun didn't say anything else and just sent him to the door.
After leaving Helian Bijun, Xie Lian went straight to the inn.
That person has been to the inn, so maybe he left some clues.
"Mr. Gao, I have said everything I need to say. I don't know anything else." The boss turned pale with fright when he saw "Mr. Gao".
Although "Boss Gao" has not oppressed the people recently, he has done a lot of good things.
But when they saw him, they couldn't help but feel terrified.
There's nothing we can do about it. It's because the former Boss Gao was such a jerk.
Seeing the boss's frightened look, "Boss Gao" didn't say anything.
He just turned around and wanted to leave, but saw Shen Wan and Xie Mubai coming towards him.
"You guys come and take a look too?" Xie Lian curled the corners of his lips.
I have to say, the villain's half-smile look is really inherited from him.
The curve of the lips and the faint smile on his face make it clear that he is the biological child without even having to do a paternity test.
As soon as he saw him, Xie Mubai couldn't help but frown.
That’s right, he didn’t want to see Xie Lian for the time being.
What does it have to do with him who Xie Lian wants to marry?
But as soon as he saw this man, he thought of his mother who died of depression.
Xie Lian can show his deep affection to Aunt Zhou and Helian Bijun, so why can't he show it to his mother?
In terms of family background and beauty, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo is not inferior to them in any way.
Sometimes he even wondered if there was something wrong with Xie Lian's eyes, and was so blind that he couldn't tell the difference between beauty and ugliness?
"No." Seeing the villain remained silent, Shen Wan smiled sweetly, "I came here to see a patient."
I haven't seen him for a few days, and I don't know how Marquis Xiangyang is doing.
Xie Lian glanced at Xie Mubai and then said, "Then you guys go, I'll continue with my work."
The patient who allowed the young couple to visit him in person must be a very extraordinary person.
Although he was curious, he didn't want to ask.
Although they are father and son, one has to admit that the relationship between them is very weak.
During this period of time, Xie Lian also remembered some things from the past.
It wasn’t much, but not much was related to this biological son.
Shen Wan nodded.
Xie Lian didn't even look at them again before turning around and leaving.
Suddenly, a shrill scream came from the backyard.
Xie Lian's eyes tightened and he rushed forward in a flash.
Shen Wan and Xie Mubai looked at each other and followed.
In the dim light, only a white-haired old man was seen curled up on the bed.
He widened his eyes in horror, and his whole body was shaking like a sieve.
There were a few people who looked like guards standing beside the shabby little bed, picking up the garbage with disgust on their faces.
Hearing someone coming, the old man suddenly raised his head.
Xie Lian also saw him.
As soon as he saw that greasy old face, he felt like a bolt from the blue exploded above his head.
Xie Lian's face turned pale and his eyes widened in horror.
It seemed as if there was a huge axe in the dark, as if it was going to split his head in half!
That’s right, it’s him, it’s him!
He remembered.
Before the Battle of Yumen Pass, an old friend suddenly came to visit.
When meeting an old friend, Xie Lian naturally had to do his best to be a good host.
After a few drinks, Xie Lian, who used to have a good alcohol tolerance, had a splitting headache and was completely drunk.
The next morning, Tuoba Yu suddenly led a large army to attack.
Xie Lian was still drunk, but he could only force himself to fight.
He was a little dazed at the time, but he still fought according to the original plan.
The war was very fierce.
Soon, Tuoba Yu was defeated.
Xie Lian was preparing to lead his troops back to the camp when he was unexpectedly ambushed by Tuoba Yu!
At this moment, Xie Lian had a hundred and twenty reasons to believe that it was the old man in front of him who poisoned his wine!
"Bastard!" Xie Lian's eyes were bloodshot.
He rushed forward and grabbed the old man's collar tightly.
Marquis Xiangyang was in great pain, but suddenly a stranger came and pulled him, which made him a little annoyed.
He wanted to curse.
But when he opened his mouth, he still made a strange chirping sound.
Because he was wearing a human skin mask, Marquis Xiangyang and several guards did not recognize him.
"Sir, have you mistaken me for someone else?" the leading guard asked hurriedly, smiling. "We, the master and servants, are new here and don't seem to recognize you."
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