So, Huangfu Chongjun was really panicking now. He had to get some information from Huangfu Ning, otherwise he would never be able to calm down. "Uncle, Xiahou Qing is back. What do you think we should do? I heard he's very capable. We couldn't leave the city before, so what if we were even more helpless now?"
Huangfu Ning's thoughts, which had just been sorted out, were interrupted by Huangfu Chongjun's words. He couldn't help but say angrily, "Why are you in such a hurry? Can't you see I'm trying to figure it out? The three of you should just calm down and stop overthinking. Just follow me obediently. Don't worry, since I brought you out here, I'll bring you back safe and sound."
Huangfu Chongjun looked at his two younger brothers behind him and nodded, "Well, I'll follow your orders."
Huangfu Ning felt a little sorry for the pitiful expressions the three men gave him. As for how to escape, he thought it would be best to let this experienced elder handle it alone. A young man's eyes shouldn't have that look. "You guys keep working. I'll go find the shopkeeper and see if they have any new information."
...When Huangfu Ning found the owner of the funeral supplies shop, he pulled him aside before he could say anything. He whispered, "We understand Mr. Huangfu's difficulties. We haven't found any opportunities before, and now Xiahou Qing has suddenly returned. We're a little overwhelmed. Apart from anything else, you saw all that stuff just now. The black market can't break off relations with Tianshu Tower, but we also can't let Mr. Huangfu and his group fall into Tianshu Tower's hands."
The shopkeeper had said so, and Huangfu Ning understood the implication. The black market was in a very delicate situation, and they would definitely help Huangfu Ning and his men. However, they needed to think carefully about how to help. "...Then, I wonder if the shopkeeper has any way to get us out safely?"
The shopkeeper said bluntly, "We can't guarantee safety, but we do have a way to get you out."
Huangfu Ning was overjoyed and quickly asked, "Boss, why don't you just be frank? I paid you and am considered your customer, so if you have a solution, why not tell me directly?"
The shopkeeper chuckled and, while leading Huangfu Ning to the backyard, said, "Mr. Huangfu has already visited the Princess's residence. I wonder if he found anything?"
Huangfu Ning answered bluntly, "If we've found anything, it's only the map of Qinghe County. We didn't find anything else in the short time we had. From what the shopkeeper said, if we want to leave, we still have to rely on the Princess's Mansion?"
"That's right," they said, and then they went to the coffin shop's warehouse where wood and other miscellaneous items were stored. The shopkeeper opened a scroll from a secret compartment on the wall and said, "We just received this map. There's a secret passage in the guest room in the west courtyard of the Princess's Mansion. This secret passage leads directly to a cliff near a small dock on the Ming River outside the city."
Huangfu Ning carefully examined the layout markings on the map and asked, "...Why haven't I heard the shopkeeper mention this before?"
The shopkeeper patiently explained, "As I just said, we only received this news today. Mr. Huangfu also said that since you've paid, we naturally won't sit idly by. This secret passage has been confirmed to exist. According to reliable sources, it's located under the bed in the guest room. As for how to open it, we'll have to go and look for it on site."
Huangfu Ning looked at the map and recalled for a moment, then said, "The last time I went to the Princess's Mansion, there were people from Tianshu Tower patrolling inside and outside. If we're not careful, we'll alert the enemy."
The shopkeeper knew it was extremely risky to sneak into the Princess's mansion, which was filled with Tianshu Tower disciples, and search for a secret passage. However, "This is our only option now. Xiahou Qing has returned, and he's learned from Xiahou Chun that the recent events were all caused by members of your Huangfu family. Given his abilities, it won't be long before he finds us." "Of course, I have tens of thousands of black market shops, so losing even one of these won't be a big loss. But if anything happens to you, we can't take the responsibility."
Huangfu Ning didn't say anything more. After thinking for a long time with a frown on his face, he seemed to have suddenly figured it out. He bowed and said, "I understand what you mean, shopkeeper. Please help me prepare something."
"Of course. If Mr. Huangfu has no objection, we'd like to do it as soon as possible. Would tomorrow be okay?"
Although the time given by the shopkeeper was very tight, I thought the sooner I could leave, the better. After all, the black market really didn't want to cause any trouble at all. Being able to help to this extent was already quite good. "Well, thank you very much, shopkeeper."
The next morning, after the four of them had packed their bags, the shopkeeper gave each of the three Huangfu brothers a small gift. When the three brothers received the gifts, they all asked in unison, "Shopkeeper, what is this?"
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "You three young men have helped my shop a lot recently. These are small gifts for you."
Before the shopkeeper could finish his words, Huangfu Chongcong had already opened the gift. After seeing the complete set of wood carving tools inside, he quickly put the things away, fearing that others would see them. "Thank you, shopkeeper. I will be your humble servant!"
Huangfu Chongjun held his forehead and sighed, then said, "Third brother, please be a little more polite."
Huangfu Chongcong said confidently, "I said thank you, and the shopkeeper smiled, which means he accepted my thanks."
"......" Huangfu Chongjun said, okay, if I can't win the argument with you, can't I just shut up?
Later, under the guidance of the shopkeeper, several people who had dressed up in disguise hid in the weeds nearby the long street where the Princess's Mansion was located.
The shopkeeper poked his head out, looking at the Princess's Mansion, which was surrounded by Tianshu Tower guards, and whispered, "Dusk is when the patrol guards change shifts. You should be able to find the right moment and follow the signs on the map. The path above is where we've sent people to investigate and it's currently less guarded. The black market can't be exposed to the Tianshu Tower, so it all depends on your luck."
After saying that, the shopkeeper was very considerate. Without asking for any extra money, he handed Huangfu Ning another large bag. "This bag contains some things that can help you escape and some medicine for wounds. Please keep it carefully, Mr. Huangfu."
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