HLnovel Chapter 231 Helper
Chapter 231 Helper
Jin Xuan thought for a moment and said, "I haven't heard of wood. I haven't seen anyone either. But there is one thing that is more strange than usual: the number of guards at the West City Prison has doubled recently, and there are extra patrols day and night."
Gui Fangduan and I looked at each other, and we knew that Tu Shanjing was most likely transported there.
Seeing that we were silent, Jin Xuan asked, "Miss Lanxiang, who are the Tushan and Guifang families looking for together?"
I pursed my lips and replied, "Sorry, I can't tell you this for now. But maybe you will know it from somewhere else in the future. You helped me today, and I will definitely repay you. The Tushan family has always been trustworthy. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, just let me know."
Jin Xuan nodded, "I'm not worried about that. Your family's reputation is well-known in the Great Wilderness. But if you two want to go to the prison to take a look, I advise you not to take risks lightly. The West City Prison is the largest prison in the royal family. It is built on the mountain, with a dangerous terrain and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Those imprisoned in it are all important criminals of the court. Ordinary people will be skinned alive if they go in. Although you two have strong spiritual power, four punches cannot defeat many hands. I'm afraid it will be easier for you to get in than to get out."
I raised my glass to her and said, "Thank you for your information and advice. I'll give you a toast. Please forgive me for any offense I may have caused you today."
Jin Xuan raised her glass and said, "It doesn't matter. We each serve our own masters. More friends mean more paths."
Gui Fangduan also raised his glass with me, and we drank the wine in one gulp.
I asked again, "Miss, do you know which martial arts school or escort agency would take on such a job?"
Jin Xuan sighed, "I'm afraid it's difficult. No one dares to risk their lives to earn this much money at the foot of the imperial city. You can earn it but not spend it. Although I have some people in the Blue Bird Division, we have our own rules. We only collect intelligence and cannot interfere in such matters. I'm afraid of exposing my identity."
I stood up and nodded. "That's right. After all, your secrecy is the top priority. I'll think of a solution when I get back. We've been bothering you for a long time. We should go back. Have a good rest, girl."
Jin Xuan stood up and replied, "Thank you for your understanding. If there is anything else you need help with, please let me know. I will definitely help if I can."
I bowed deeply and said, "I don't need to thank you for your kindness. Lanxiang will remember it."
She quickly helped me up and walked us to the stairs. Gui Fangduan and I said goodbye to her and Yuyun, then went downstairs to our rooms.
I followed Gui Fangduan into his room. He closed the door and asked in a low voice, "Shall I go check it out tonight?"
I sighed and said, "I'll have to trouble you to go explore first. I heard it's dangerous there, so you must be careful. I'll go to Tushan's shop and see if I can find anyone who can help."
Gui Fangduan took a deep breath and said, "The Tushan family...I'm afraid they are looking for you everywhere. You must be careful and don't trust all the people you knew in the past."
I looked at him and said, "This is the only solution. We are both at our wit's end, and he can't wait any longer. I can only try my luck."
Gui Fangduan reached behind his waist and handed me a dagger: "Although your spiritual power is not low, you have been traveling a long distance recently and you just got sick. Take this to protect yourself."
I took it and thanked him, "Thank you. Take care of yourselves!"
He nodded, took off his outer robe to reveal the black nightgown underneath, opened the window and jumped out.
I put away the dagger, pretended to be a drunken young man taking a stroll, and walked slowly on this red-light district.
The Tushan family's business is spread all over the Great Wilderness, and they must have shops on this bustling downtown street.
Sure enough, after walking for a while, I saw the Tushan family's emblem in the distance, which was a wine shop.
I swallowed and walked over calmly.
The wine shop was doing a lot of business at night, everyone was drinking and no one paid attention to me. I looked at the waiters and servants coming in and out, and I didn't recognize any of them.
Suddenly, my eyes lit up. I thought I saw Xiaoshun, the servant beside Master Chunming, in the crowd.
I staggered over and bumped into him. He cried out "Ouch!" and was about to yell while holding onto me, but I stopped him in a low voice: "Don't yell, it's me."
He was startled, and looked at me in the light. His face changed drastically, and he was about to speak. I shook my head and said, "This is not the place to talk. Come with me to the dark alley next to it."
He nodded, then smiled and said, "Hey, young man, you've drunk so much, don't buy any more wine! Come on, I'll help you get some fresh air to sober you up!"
After saying that, he took my arm and walked with me to the dark alley next to us.
I looked around and saw that there was no one around, so I quickly said to him, "Xiao Shun, I was wronged! You have to believe me."
Xiao Shun replied: "Alas! We were talking about this privately. How could the girl, who was usually such a good person, suddenly commit such a serious crime? Master Chunming also said that the girl would definitely not be a treacherous person."
My eyes warmed up. "I am very grateful for your words. It's an emergency, and I don't have time to explain the cause and effect. Anyway, I have a way to save the young master, and I need help. Is Master Chunming also nearby?"
Xiao Shun shook his head. "He's not here. The second young master is missing, and the mansion is in chaos. The Madam is busy suppressing the rumors and has no time to take care of the business. It's all Master Chunming and the elders of the clan who are responsible for it. Look, I usually don't go far away, but now I've been sent so far away."
I heard that Master Chunming was not there, so I had to beg him: "Then, can you help me pass a letter to Master Chunming? I need money to save the second young master."
Xiao Shun looked at me suspiciously: "Girl, this is a bit difficult. Although we all trust you, it involves money after all..."
I asked again: "Then, can you help me pass a letter to Ruiyang or Jingye? Are they okay?"
Xiao Shun sighed and said, "I'm afraid it won't work. Miss, you don't know that after you escaped, although Jingye, Ruiyang and other maids and servants were found to have nothing to do with the incident and were released without charge, they are still under strict supervision on weekdays. Now the Second Young Master's Courtyard is like a big prison. If a fly wants to fly in, it will have its wings lifted up for inspection!"
I bit my lip and asked, "Then...Brother You, how is he?"
Xiao Shun sighed loudly, "Brother You...is not doing well. When he was found, he was seriously injured, his tongue was cut, his tendons were torn, and he is still unconscious. His shadow guards were punished for not protecting their master well, and they were all beaten...By the way, girl! If you need help, I can help you contact a shadow guard."
I asked anxiously, “What do you mean?!”
Xiao Shun replied, "As far as I know, Gu Yi happened to be nearby. The shadow guards are only dispatched by the second young master, so although they were punished, they have no work to do for a while. Some of those with minor suspicions were sent home for vacation to visit their families. To be honest, I am helping you now, but I am also helping with my head hanging on the wall. I really dare not entrust my life and that of Master Chunming to you. I can help you contact Gu Yi while sending a letter to Master Chunming. It's up to them to decide how to proceed."