One of them, suppressing a laugh, said, "Boss Hu, stop spacing out. We brothers rushed here day and night to save your life, which took a lot of time. You'd better treat us to a good drink when we get back."
Hu Laosan said, somewhat dazed, "What are you guys doing here? Wasn't this supposed to be something I did all by myself? What's going on here?"
“We don’t know the specifics either, but the orders from our superiors were given half a month ago, and we’ve been here for a few days now. They’ve been keeping an eye on you the whole time. If anything happens, we brothers will be there immediately.”
Hu Laosan was filled with mixed feelings. He didn't know what to say. How many people could understand the feeling of seeing his brothers come to his rescue in this desperate situation?
One person immediately began to examine Hu Laosan's body on the spot to make sure that there were no problems with Hu Laosan's body.
Only then did Hu Laosan speak up and ask, "Did the magistrate send you any message?"
"When we arrived, the boss didn't say anything, he just said that what happened before couldn't be entirely your fault, and if you get yourself into trouble this time, he'll talk about it for the rest of his life."
A wistful smile appeared on Hu Laosan's face; these words did indeed sound like something Ning Ye would say.
After the bandage was finished, Hu Laosan struggled to his feet and looked at his brothers beside him.
Hu Laosan bowed deeply in gratitude, saying, "Thank you all for saving my life. Now I hope you can do me another favor and capture this strategist. This person is very suspicious. If we can capture him, it will be a great achievement."
It was already agreed when they left that he would rely on himself. Now that Ning Ye is in trouble and has sent someone to rescue him, if he doesn't seize this opportunity, then he will have no words to say goodbye.
Even with his severely injured body, Hu Laosan insisted on following his brothers in pursuit. However, in the darkness of night, when all the torches had been extinguished, pursuing them was no easy task.
Undeterred, Hu Laosan only gave up when he chased the enemy to the vicinity of the military camp, because he knew that there was no point in continuing the pursuit, and he could not possibly catch them.
Now, their only hope lies in the intelligence they have obtained. All Hu Laosan can do is send his brothers back. As for whether they have truly left, no one knows.
On the other side, after a long and tiring journey, Ning Ye finally arrived in Cangzhou City, an ancient city with a long history, which was already evident just by looking at the outside.
Because it was winter, there weren't many people coming and going, and Ning Ye and his group easily entered Cangzhou City. It did look rather old, and even the houses and streets weren't as new as other places.
However, the longer it lasts, the more it signifies a city's unshakeable status; after all, if it could be replaced, it would have ceased to exist long ago.
Su Wenyuan then took Ning Ye and the others directly to his home. The Su family was considered a prominent family in the entire Cangzhou City.
Su Wenyuan is the current head of the Su family. However, since Su Wenyuan became the head of the family, the Su family has been declining. This cannot be blamed on Su Wenyuan, after all, it is such a chaotic time.
However, the substantial wealth left by their ancestors made the entire Su family compound look very grand. Ning Ye and the others naturally stayed in the best guest rooms, complete with maids and servants. After everything was arranged, Su Wenyuan also arranged a welcoming banquet.
But when everything was arranged, they found that the main character who was supposed to be at the welcoming banquet had disappeared. Ning Ye had already taken Xiao Qing out for a stroll.
Fortunately, Sikong Changfeng knew Ning Ye quite well. "Young Master Ning doesn't like crowded places, but aren't we still here? We're sure to have a good time drinking today, so let him go out and wander around by himself."
Walking on the street outside, Ning Ye was stuffing a candied hawthorn into Xiao Qing's hand, a sight completely out of place with her demeanor.
"Xiaoqing, you're not that old, it's okay for you to eat candied hawthorns. Hurry up and try some, maybe the candied hawthorns here are even tastier."
Although Xiaoqing looked reluctant, she still took the candied hawthorn and took a small bite. "Young master, when did you find out that I like to eat this?"
Ning Ye chuckled, "I've always kept your preferences in mind. Even if I haven't noticed them myself, others might have."
"Young master, why aren't we staying put? They've already prepared a banquet. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to be like this?"
“There’s nothing wrong with that. We have other places to eat tonight, so we won’t go to Boss Su’s place. I’ll take you to eat at someone else’s place.”
Xiaoqing asked, somewhat puzzled, "Has Young Master been to Cangzhou City before? Are you perhaps going to visit a friend?"
Ning Ye shook his head and said, "I've never been to Cangzhou City before and have never made any friends there, but I know we'll definitely be able to have a meal today."
These cryptic words left Xiao Qing completely bewildered, but Ning Ye still dragged her along for a stroll. Every place has its own unique characteristics, and you might not find them anywhere else.
Ning Ye was also very keen to experience the local customs and culture, and to see things he had never seen before.
Picking out some jewelry along the way would also be a great experience. After browsing comfortably for a while, a servant came over.
The servant said respectfully, "My master invites you to come in, young master."
Ning Ye raised an eyebrow. "Who is your master? Does he think I can just go whenever he tells me to?"
“Once you go, you will know who my master is. Moreover, I believe that if you do not go, your goal will not be achieved.”
Ning Ye put down what he was holding. "Alright, I'll go with you then, but I won't eat if the food isn't good."
Xiaoqing followed behind, somewhat shocked. How did Ning Ye know that someone would definitely come looking for him?
Led by the servants, they soon arrived at a restaurant, Chunmanlou.
Ning Ye's eyes held a hint of helplessness. "Didn't your master consider that I had a girl with me? This Chunmanlou is probably not a good place, is it?"
The servant said, "Please rest assured, young master. You will understand once we take you upstairs. We will ensure that you are not unhappy in any way."
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