Chapter 314: Each with His Own Agenda
Jiang Lou listened and spoke with a thoughtful look.
"We usually escort people for 100 taels of silver to Baise City. You two have already walked a long way, and we feel like old friends. How about 50 taels of silver to escort you to Baise City?"
Su Hanchu spoke to Jun Moye with a look of surprise after hearing this.
"Husband, Brother Jiang only asked for fifty taels of silver. When we were in Tianyuan before, we wanted to hire a bodyguard, but he asked for two hundred taels. Let's just hire Brother Jiang and his men. It's quite a good deal."
Jun Moye nodded after hearing this, and then bowed to Jiang Lou.
"Thank you very much, Brother Jiang."
A hint of success flashed across Jiang Lou's eyes, but quickly disappeared.
"Then you two should follow us. This place is not far from where we are staying. If we arrive early, we can even have a quick meal."
Jun Moye ordered the convoy to follow Jiang Lou. Many of the people who followed Jiang Lou walked behind the convoy to prevent Jun Moye and others from escaping.
A bandit spoke quietly beside Jiang Lou.
"Brother, is there really such a stupid person? How did such a stupid person get here? Is this a scam?"
Jiang Lou heard this and spoke in a low voice.
"There's an 80% chance these two are pretending. I'm afraid they have some bad intentions. But the most important thing is to get these people and goods back. Even if it's really a fraud, with so few people, how can they really take over our stronghold?"
The bandit listened carefully.
"That's true. As long as you're here, big brother, no matter what monsters they are, they can't escape our grasp."
In the carriage, Su Hanchu spoke in a low voice.
"This Jiang Lou probably didn't have the letter, but he pretended to believe it. I didn't miss the glint of triumph in his eyes."
Jun Moye hugged her and spoke.
"He's trying to outmaneuver us. It depends on who has the better skills."
As expected, it was Jianglou’s base, and we soon arrived at the mountain stronghold.
Jiang Lou walked to the front of the carriage himself.
"Mrs. Jun, we're here."
Jun Moye got off the carriage first, then reached out to help Su Hanchu.
Su Hanchu had a simple and curious smile on his face.
"Wow, there are actually houses here. Master Jiang, you are amazing."
Tao Zhiwen and Jiang Like exchanged glances, both of them cautiously guarding against the bandits' sudden attack.
Jiang Lou spoke with a smile.
"Master Jun, Madam Jun, I have already asked someone to prepare food. You have been traveling so fast, I think you have eaten dry food. I will let everyone have something warm later."
Then he gave orders to the bandits around him.
"Maoyuan, take people to place Mr. Jun and Mrs. Jun's goods properly, and make sure nothing goes wrong."
Su Hanchu was naturally worried that the bandits would suddenly attack. After all, he didn't bring many people with him, so he spoke with a naive look on his face.
"Brother Jiang, we've been carrying so many things along the way and we're exhausted. Brother Jiang, please help put these things away. And please find a place for us to rest in the wind and rain."
Jiang Lou was surprised again, but still gave the order.
"Come here, put away Mr. Jun and Mrs. Jun's goods."
Then he spoke to Jun Moye and Su Hanchu.
"You two, take your brothers and Jiang to the lobby. It's spacious there. We'll arrange for you to rest after dinner."
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye spoke with gratitude after hearing this.
"Thank you very much, Brother Jiang."
Su Hanchu pulled Jun Moye and spoke to Jiang Lou.
"Brother Jiang, we are really sorry to bother you with preparing meals for so many people at this late hour. We have a carriage behind us filled with fine wine. Since you said that meeting is fate, let's take out that carriage of fine wine. Brother Jiang, you provide the food and we will provide the fine wine. Let's drink and chat happily."
The bandits in this group all love to drink. After all, when they go out to rob in cold weather, a few drinks will warm their whole body. Jiang Lou listened and took a look at the carriage behind their carriage.
"Since Madam Jun has said so, then Jiang will not be polite."
Then he gave the order.
"Come here, bring the fine wine that Madam Jun mentioned to the lobby. Let's have a good drink with Master Jun and Madam Jun today."
They soon arrived at the lobby and Jiang Lou found an excuse to speak.
"I'll go check on the food in the kitchen. Mr. Jun, Mrs. Jun, and the brothers can help themselves."
Jun Moye bowed politely and spoke.
"Brother Jiang, just be busy and don't worry about us."
Jiang Lou nodded to the two of them again before walking out into the lobby.
Soon, many bandits were standing outside the lobby.
Jun Moye looked at the bandits outside and spoke slowly.
"I'm afraid the food won't be simple."
Ping'er also spoke up.
"Madam, there seem to be more and more people outside."
Su Hanchu glanced out the window and spoke calmly.
"It's okay, go open the window and let everyone get some fresh air. There are too many people here, it's too stuffy."
After hearing this, Ping'er and Jiang Like immediately opened the window.
The bandits guarding outside saw this and spoke with a vigilant look on their faces.
"What are you going to do?"
Ping'er spoke with a smile.
"Big brother, my wife asked me to open the window for some fresh air. There are so many of us on the road, and we're all reeking of sweat after being cooped up in the house for so many days. The smell is too bad. It would be good to open the window for some fresh air."
Su Hanchu took out a large water bag using his cloak as a cover and handed it to Tao Zhiwen.
"Let the brothers have a sip, and then open the wine that was just brought in."
Tao Zhiwen realized that this water must be the antidote.
Then he took the water bag and let everyone take a sip.
Then he walked over and opened the jar of wine. Soon, the rich aroma of wine drifted out through the window.
The bandits guarding outside couldn't help but inhale when they smelled the scent.
“So fragrant?”
"I've never smelled such a delicious wine before."
"That's right, big brother, what you said is to outsmart them. In my opinion, we should kill these people immediately and let the brothers enjoy good wine and good food."
Another bandit reminded in a low voice.
"Keep your voice down, don't let the people in the hall hear you. If you mess up Big Brother's plans, you'll be whipped."
The bandit's face was filled with fear after being reminded, and he had to keep silent. Don't look at the big brother, who usually looks gentle, but if you do something wrong, he will not show mercy when he strikes.
Meanwhile, in the kitchen of the village, Jiang Lou took out a packet of medicine and sprinkled it into two large pots...
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