As the New Year approaches, the capital becomes bustling.
The houses on the street are decorated with lights and people walking on the streets are filled with happy expectations.
However, the most lively places are still the two major markets in the east and west.
It can be said that the eight wildernesses are pure and clean, and all nations are connected. The treasures from all corners of the world are all traded in the market.
Zhou Zhilu sent people to take the opportunity to purchase various types of tobacco, spices and agarwood.
Unfortunately, as expected, nothing related to red crystal was found.
After all, even if this kind of thing is produced, it will definitely not be sold openly.
In the past few days, Zhou Zhilu also sent people to monitor Fan Quan and Fan Jin, father and son.
But there was nothing to gain either. Fan Quan just went to and from court every day, and Fan Jin went back and forth between restaurants, brothels and teahouses, living a life that Zhou Zhilu envied.
The Chinese New Year was approaching, and there was no progress on the case at hand. Zhou Zhilu couldn't help but rub his frown.
Looking out the window, it was a rare good day, so Zhou Zhilu decided to take half a day off and take some things to visit Wuhou Mansion.
Lord Wu Hou has helped so much before, it is only right that I should go and express my gratitude.
It just so happened that I used public funds to buy so much tobacco and spices. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to afford these luxuries.
He came to Wuhou Mansion with the things in his hands, and after the servant informed him, Zhou Zhilu was brought into the mansion.
Wuhou Mansion is located on the west third ring road of the capital. The mansion is quite luxurious and is divided into two roads, east and west.
The west route consists of the main gate, back house, screen wall, hanging flower gate, main house, wing rooms, and back building, with everything you need.
The east road is a garden with two entrances, the first entrance has rockery, pond, small bridge, square pavilion, climbing corridor, the second entrance also has rockery, flowing water, square pavilion, open pavilion, etc.
When they entered the main room, Lord Wu Hou and Wu An were already there.
Zhou Zhilu's attitude was very humble, and the Wuhou Mansion did not look down on him just because he was just a ninth-rank Fuye Guard.
After all, in the last prison, apart from the Wu Hou Mansion, both the mysterious strong man and the visitor from the Minister of the Demon Appraisal Department proved that this kid still had certain connections and relationships.
Who knows how it will develop in the future, so Lord Wu Hou is still willing to make some initial investments for it.
After the meal, Lord Wu Hou scolded Zhou Zhilu for weighing too many things, and then started talking about tobacco.
"Hahaha, Brother Zhou, my dad likes to smoke and drink when he has nothing to do. You got the right tobacco! It's just that the grade is not high enough. They are too common." Wu An laughed loudly.
Upon hearing this, Lord Wu Hou kicked him and said, "Does that brat know how to talk? Zhilu, don't listen to his nonsense. The tobacco and other things sent by the mansion are all piled up in the warehouse. There is no way we can smoke them all."
Wu An rubbed his buttocks and continued without any concern: "Brother Zhou, please sit here. I'll get you something good to open your eyes!"
After saying that, he ran out without looking back.
Seeing this, Lord Wu Hou scolded him with a smile, then said to Zhou Zhilu, "An'er is a simple-minded guy, but he's also dishonest. This kind of character wouldn't be a big deal if he were in someone else's situation, but he's my son, Lord Wu Hou, so I'm afraid he'll be stabbed in the back in the future. I think you're quite clever, and you have a lot of tricks up your sleeve. You should give him some pointers in the future."
Zhou Zhilu clasped his fists and said respectfully, "No, Lord Wu, you are too kind. I am forced by the situation. If I hadn't been more clever, I would have been gnawed to pieces long ago. Brother Wu, on the other hand, is quite generous. I need to learn more from him."
Lord Wu Hou laughed loudly upon hearing this and said bluntly, "Don't worry, come to Wu Hou Mansion if you have any problems in the future. I dare not say anything else, but if the father and son of the Fan family dare to use any tricks to trip me up, I will not let them off!"
Zhou Zhilu smiled knowingly. This was exactly what he wanted.
There are many forces in the capital. If I don’t find one to surrender to, I will be alone now.
After all, Fu Ye Si only cares about monsters and not human affairs.
Wu Hou's status was not low, but he was not involved in too many court secrets.
Now the Marquis of Wu has retired from the front line and is living in retirement in the capital, and the eldest son has not yet joined the army. It is a time when he has prestige but no responsibilities, so it is a very suitable time to strengthen their relationship.
As he was speaking, Wu An came in carrying nearly ten large boxes. The boxes were stacked together and almost touched the roof.
Seeing Wu An's face flushed and struggling to keep his balance, Lord Wu Hou covered his face and felt very embarrassed.
Seeing this, Zhou Zhilu hurried over to help and asked, "Brother Wu, what are these things?"
"Hahaha, Brother Zhou, these are all good things that others gave to my father. Many of them were shipped from the border. You must have never seen them."
Then the boxes were opened one by one, and the items inside were indeed of high quality.
There are crystal clear jades of various colors. I heard that different jades contain spiritual energy with different properties, and they can be made into jewelry to assist in spiritual practice.
There are also various products of demon tribes, glowing antlers, cold animal skins, and so on.
Apart from these, the rest are some rare tobacco spices, etc.
"Brother Zhou, look! This kind of tobacco is awesome, it's red and smells a little sweet. I heard it's called Dragon Blood Tobacco!" Wu An took out a handful of tobacco and showed it off.
Zhou Zhilu took it and looked at it, wondering, "Could it really be smoke stained with dragon blood?"
He then put it to his nose and smelled it, and his face suddenly froze.
Although the smell is slightly different, the moment I smell it, the addiction in my body is instantly aroused.
Zhou Zhilu immediately lit a small handful in his hand, and red smoke rose into the sky.
Wu An saw this and said with a smile: "Brother Zhou, you can't help it, you want to try it?"
But then a golden light flashed in Zhou Zhilu's eyes, and his expression became very ugly.
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