Chapter 1097: The Tenderness of Prince Xiao (Part 9)
"Deep in the canyon is where the silver mines are."
Ye Yueying brought Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang to the entrance of the canyon.
Wu Yutang looked at the guards stationed at the entrance of the canyon: "There are too many people. We don't know if there are too many people in the silver mine. I'm afraid we can't handle it alone."
Xiao Moxi thought for a moment and looked at Ye Yueying: "We need to think this through carefully. If we show up rashly, we'll alert the enemy. If we're not careful, Ren Feng might escape."
Ye Yueying understood this, but she was worried about Leng Feng in her heart.
Xiao Moxi saw her worry and comforted her: "Your uncle is good at martial arts, he won't be caught so easily. We will find a way to rescue him as soon as possible, but now we have to return to Haqi City."
Although they were cooperating, the decision-making power was in Xiao Moxi's hands at the moment. Although Ye Yueying wanted to go and rescue people immediately, she also knew that there were only three of them now and they could not save anyone at all, so she could only follow them back to the city.
Then the three of them left the canyon.
On the way back, Xiao Moxi, with a try-it attitude, showed Ye Yueying the token he had confiscated from the Hu people: "Do you recognize this kind of token?"
Ye Yueying nodded: "I know, this is a token specially made by Ren Feng for trading with the Hu people. Anyone holding this token can take away a thousand shi of high-yield grain at a time."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang both frowned.
Wu Yutang angrily said, "This bastard! To ensure the soldiers don't go hungry, the imperial court always prioritizes the distribution of high-yield grain to the border areas each year, leaving many areas with little or no distribution at all. Yet, he actually used the precious grain to aid the enemy. This is clearly treason!"
Although Xiao Moxi didn't say anything, he had already decided in his heart that after returning to the city, he would immediately send people to the military camp to investigate the matter.
When the three returned to the city, they obviously found that there were more officers and soldiers at the city gate. They could leave the city before, but now they could only enter the city.
Xiao Moxi looked at Ye Yueying and said, "We've rented a small courtyard. You can come with us. Right now, people are being arrested everywhere in the city, so it's safer to stay with us. Also, if we decide to explore the canyon, we can let you know in time."
Ye Yueying did not agree immediately. She cooperated with Xiao Moxi in order to save Uncle Leng. Now she has told the other party what Ren Feng had done. They just need to wait for Uncle Leng to be rescued, and then they will go their separate ways.
If she agreed to live with them, these people would definitely investigate her, and then her identity would be exposed.
Once her identity is exposed, it would be fine if the Ren family is finally brought down. If not, she will be in big trouble. The Ren family may even retaliate against her maternal grandparents.
Xiao Moxi noticed Ye Yueying's hesitation and said with a smile, "Brother Ye, since you and I have chosen to cooperate, shouldn't there be some minimum trust between us?"
Ye Yueying looked at him and said, "If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have taken you to the canyon, nor would I have told you about Ren Feng stealing and selling grain seeds."
"In that case, what are you worried about?" Xiao Moxi looked at Ye Yueying seriously.
Xiao Moxi's eyes were too bright, and Ye Yueying didn't want to look him in the eye. She avoided his gaze and said, "I'm afraid of disturbing you."
Xiao Moxi laughed: "That's not necessary. We're often on business trips and are used to being casual. There's nothing to disturb us."
Ye Yueying was speechless. You guys don’t mind, but I do. Who wants to live in the same yard with a group of men?
However, the officers and soldiers in the city searched too closely, and finally, Ye Yueying had to compromise and followed Xiao Moxi to the courtyard where they were staying temporarily.
The other Jinling Guards were a little surprised to see Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang bringing back a stranger. They looked at him curiously for a while, then went back to their respective duties.
Seeing that no one was paying attention to her, Ye Yueying couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Xiao Moxi arranged Ye Yueying to stay in the empty room, then gathered his men together and began to discuss the investigation of Ren Feng.
Ren Feng is the commander-in-chief of a province. Although Ye Yueying spoke with certainty about the silver mine in the canyon and the theft and sale of grain seeds, they must find solid evidence before arresting him.
Two days later, Ye Yueying discovered that apart from her, there seemed to be only two cooks in the courtyard. Everyone else, including Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang, was nowhere to be seen.
Ye Yueying knew that Xiao Moxi and the others must be busy investigating Ren Feng, and she also knew that this was their case handling procedure, but she still couldn't help feeling anxious.
She was afraid that if time dragged on, the cold wind would be dangerous.
Although she killed the two guards who reported the news, if the silver mine did not receive Ren Feng's order for a long time, they would definitely send someone into the city to inform Ren Feng. If Ren Feng really sent an expert there, Uncle Leng would be in danger.
At this moment, Ye Yueying was enveloped by a feeling of powerlessness, just like when she learned that her family had passed away, she was also unable to do anything.
Late at night, Xiao Moxi came back from outside and saw Ye Yueying sitting on the roof looking at the moon, with a halo of loneliness surrounding her.
Just as Ye Yueying was thinking that if Xiao Moxi and the others didn't make a decision, she would go deep into the canyon alone, the tempting aroma of meat wafted into her nose.
When I turned around, I saw Xiao Moxi sitting next to me with a smile.
"I just saw that there was still charcoal fire in the kitchen, so I grilled some barbecue. Come and try it." As he said that, Xiao Moxi picked up a skewer of barbecue and started eating.
Seeing Ye Yueying didn't move, he smiled and handed her a string: "You know my cooking skills. If you miss this opportunity, you will never have this shop again. Normally, my brothers can't even eat it if they want to. You are lucky."
Ye Yueying glanced at him and took the skewers.
Seeing her frown, Xiao Moxi knew the worry in her heart and said, "Don't worry, your uncle is safe for the time being. These days, Ren Feng is busy dealing with the funeral of his brother and son, and comforting his family. He has no energy to take care of the silver mine."
Ye Yueying looked at him: "How's your investigation going?"
A trace of anxiety flashed across Xiao Moxi's eyes. The results they found were even more serious than what Ye Yueying said, but it was not easy to say this to others. He just said, "Give us some more time."
"Ren Feng is the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, after all. Besides his own power, there are also the Hu people who are eyeing him covetously. Some things must be considered carefully, otherwise it will cause unrest in Liaodong."
Ye Yueying also knew that Ren Feng was of great importance, so she didn't say anything more.
Xiao Moxi handed Ye Yueying another skewer of barbecued meat: "Eat it quickly, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
Ye Yueying suddenly frowned and looked at Xiao Moxi: "Are you so nice to everyone?" He came back late at night to comfort her and bring her food.
Xiao Moxi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and boasted, "I have two very noisy younger brothers and sisters at home. I have developed the habit of taking care of others since I was a child."
Ye Yueying: "Really? You're so good at taking care of people, so you should be very popular with girls. But being your wife will be very tiring."
Well.
Does this mean that he likes to be lenient?
Xiao Moxi was stunned. No, when did he have a wife?
"No, why is being my wife so tiring? Am I the kind of person who has no sense of boundaries?"
Ye Yueying gave him a look that said 'you are it', then jumped off the roof.
Knowing that she is a girl, he still approaches her without knowing how to avoid suspicion. It is obvious that he is a playboy!
(End of this chapter)
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