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This man was wearing a suit of white clothes that were changed from an adult to a small one, and he kicked his hands and feet in a high-pitched voice, "Let go of me——"

It was the child whom Shen Wansha fooled a certain shopkeeper into saving, whom he had met once before.

Shen Wansha was amused, and ran over to pinch the child's face, "You followed us just now? What are you doing, do you want to thank me?"

The child was held by Zhao Zhu by the back of the neck, and was struggling very hard at first, but when Shen Wansha came over, his aura weakened, even if he pinched his face, he didn't hide, his little face was slightly red, and he looked a little shy.

Shen Wansha was even happier, took out the lacquered folding fan in his sleeve and 'swiped' it open, smiling reservedly and proudly, "Young master is not very thankful, little guy, tell me, how do you want to thank me?"

The child's body froze and his head drooped, as if he was very ashamed.

Shen Wansha was slightly taken aback, what did you say, such a sudden change?

Lu Li sighed, walked forward slowly, grabbed the child's arms, and carried him down, "Don't listen to him, he just has a bad mouth."

Upon receiving Lu Li's wink, Shen Wansha immediately understood that he had said something wrong, put away his fan, and smiled at the child, "I was just joking with you, don't take it seriously."

The child was even more guilty, twisting the corner of his clothes with his hands, as if he didn't know how to deal with it, he suddenly turned around and wanted to run... Zhao Zhu grabbed the back of his neck again.

He turned his head in grief and indignation, and stared at Zhao Zhu fiercely, "Let me go!"

Zhao Zhu's slender eyes narrowed, his whole body overflowing with murderous aura.

The disobedient brat dared to trick Lu Li into hugging him. Lu Li was also something he could think of?Too much training!

Probably frightened by the strong and sharp murderous aura on Zhao Zhu's body, the child trembled and dared not move any more, and bit his lower lip deeply.

Lu Li pulled Shen Wansha away, squatted down in front of the child, patted Zhao Zhu to let him go, and talked to the child with a smile, "But when he saw us suddenly, he felt kind and subconsciously followed?"

He has crooked eyebrows, a bright smile, and a warm voice, which can easily make people lose their guard. The child liked him when he saw him that day, but now seeing him talking to him so softly, when he blinked, there was water in his black and white eyes fog.

Since he was a child, except for his mother, few people have been so kind to him.

The child took a careful look at Lu Li, and replied obediently, "...Yes."

Seeing his cooperation, Lu Li smiled even warmer, "What's your name?"

"Big pillar."

"Do you live nearby?"

The child pointed in the direction, "Over there, the last room inside is my house."

Lu Li looked in the direction he pointed, and found that it was a narrow alley.This alley is extremely narrow, and there are shadows near noon, so the sun can't shine in. Compared with the clothes on the child, he can imagine the situation of the child's home.

Huajinfang is very big and looks very beautiful, but there are shadow corners in the beautiful place, so the house at the end of the alley is probably very similar to the Su Yun's house that I found before.

In order to avoid embarrassment for the child, Lu Li did not propose to be a guest, but only spoke to him softly, "I saw you protecting your mother's things that day. You must have a very good relationship. The clothes on your body were made by your mother? The stitches are very tight. It's flat and beautiful..."

……

"My name is Lu Li, and his name is Shen Wansha," Lu Li pointed to himself, and then to Shen Wansha. At the same time, he took out a bag of broken silver from his bosom and stuffed it into the child's hand, "This young master Shen He is very rich, and he likes to spend money everywhere on weekdays, so you can just be grateful to him in your heart, and don't want his money, or he will be angry."

The child really wanted to refuse, but was shocked by Lu Li's words and dared not move.

"We have business to do, and we need to be vigilant at all times. The big uncle caught you a little bit harder, but he didn't mean anything malicious. Don't get angry, okay?"

The child glanced at Zhao Zhu, Zhao Zhu's face was still unhappy, and he didn't feel that he was wrong at all... The child quickly turned to look at Lu Li, and nodded slightly.Lu Li was very kind to him and would not lie to him!

"People's hearts are in the belly, you need to think twice before doing things, don't be bullied like you were reckless like last time... learn well, grow up quickly, and protect your mother, you know?" Lu Li exhorted, touched Touched his head, smiled and said goodbye, "We still have something to do, you should go home early too!"

But the child shook his head and took Lu Li's hand, "The Si Xingying you just mentioned...I've heard it before."

Not only Lu Li, Shen Wansha was also very surprised, "Have you heard it?"

The expressions of the two benefactors were too excited. The child swallowed, thought about it seriously, and nodded firmly, "I heard it."

"But I don't remember who it is..." The child looked slightly embarrassed, "It was too dark, I didn't see the faces of those two people."

"Two people?" Shen Wansha was even more surprised, how could there be two people?

Lu Li looked at the child seriously, "It's okay, Dazhu, what have you seen and heard, just explain it to us carefully."

The child nodded heavily, "About half a month ago, I don't remember the exact date, I went to get the medicine for my mother. The pharmacy has a new batch of medicinal materials, and the shopkeeper said that if I am willing to help, I will be free of half of the medicine. , so I came back very late, and it was already dark."

"I took a shortcut. From there," he pointed in the direction, "I walked around the back alley of Drunken Eight Immortals Wine Shop. There were few people passing by in the back alley, and it was very quiet. I heard the quarrel from a distance. It was two Personally, the voice was very low, and the speech was fast and vague, and I couldn't understand a word. It seemed that something was not agreed, and one person was very angry, shouted the three words "Si Xingying", and called the other party a little people."

"The man named Si Xingying scolded him for being ungrateful, and seemed to have punched him, warning him, 'My name is Sheng Yu now, if you dare to reveal my original name, be careful with your life'... "

The child was not sure if the original sentence was true at the time, but it must have been the meaning, "The two of them couldn't talk together, and soon separated. The one named Si Xingying said, if the other party figured it out, go to the Mu family's car and horse shop." Find him."

"Mu's chariot?"

"Well, it's over there." The child pointed in another direction, "It's very close."

Lu Li patted the child's head, and asked some more details seriously. Knowing that the child didn't know more, he smiled and thanked, "Thank you for your help."

The child blushed slightly, "No... nothing," he quickly waved his hand and turned to leave, "You are busy with business, I won't bother you, my mother should ask me to eat!"

"This child is really sensible." Looking at the child's back, Shen Wansha was very emotional.Thinking about my age, I could always get my parents to beat me up...

Lu Li didn't have time to think about it, "Let's go to Mu's Car and Horse Company."

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Mu's Chariot and Horse Boundary is close to the bustling alleyway, located in a long and narrow place, with a narrow back door. When you come out, there are various shops, such as a wine shop, a rice shop, a rouge shop, and the Drunken Eight Immortals wine shop that the child mentioned just now is not far away.Its main entrance faces Fangwaimin Street. The street is wide and sparsely populated, which is quite deserted in comparison.

Although this place is convenient, it is a bit complicated for an official. How could Si Xingying be willing to live in such a place?

With doubts, Lu Li lifted the corner of his robe and took the lead to walk into the carriage.

Most of the carriage and horse shops are in the transportation business. Although they also have accommodation, it is only for the convenience of traveling, and the grade must not be high.Walking all the way in, several people saw the carriages coming and going, loading and unloading, feeding, busy more than once.

Shen Wansha avoided the boy who cleaned up the horse manure twice, frowned and muttered, "Why doesn't Si Xingying stay in a hotel, it's a shame to live in such a place."

Before entering the door, there was a waiter to greet him, and Lu Li explained the reason very politely: he wanted to find someone named Si Xingying.

Xiao Er looked bewildered, and finally shook his head, saying repeatedly that he had never heard of this name.

Lu Li added, "My friend has a weird temper. Sometimes he doesn't use his real name when he comes out, but often uses the name 'Sheng Yu'...Have you ever heard of it?"

"I don't know who it is, so it's Sheng Yu!" Xiao Er immediately had an impression, "I know, I know, I have lived with us for ten days!"

"My friend is having trouble with his family. I haven't heard from him for a few days. I am anxious to find him. I have something I want to ask. Please make it easier for me." Is there any official errand around, and the investigation needs to be low-key, Lu Li Please ask with a smile.

Xiao Er was the most clever when welcoming customers in the store, seeing that a few people were well dressed, he dared not neglect them.Even if you are not a customer in the store, at least don't cause any trouble to the store. He enthusiastically lured a few people in and served herbal tea, "The things in the store are crude, please don't dislike them."

"Where is it?" The herbal tea is slightly bitter, with a pleasant aftertaste. It is very comfortable to drink a bowl on a hot day. Lu Li's smile is even bigger.

"This... the honored person has praised you." Xiao Er scratched the back of his head, laughing so hard that his teeth could not see his eyes.

After the formalities, let’s get to the point. Lu Li first asked the most concerned point, “My friend was angry with his family, and he hasn’t returned for several days. Anything left?"

The little girl didn't remember clearly, so I took the store's record book to look through it, "I checked in on the eighth day of June, when I left the store... there is no record." He tilted his head thinking, "I haven't seen him for nearly ten days, I left the shop about ten days ago."

"As for stuff, nothing but a few pieces of clothing."

Lu Li frowned.

Shen Wansha had an incredulous expression on his face, "There is no record of checking out and leaving the store, and there are still things left behind, proving that the person did not intend to leave at all. He disappeared without any reason, why didn't he report to the authorities!"

These words were full of condemnation, Xiaoer recalled it, and immediately shouted for grievances, "This young master has misunderstood us!" He explained, "Usually, when such things happen, we must report to the officials, but this guest doesn't Same."

"He didn't have any luggage when he moved in. The clothes were bought when they got dirty, and the rent was prepaid in advance. He said that he had something to do, and he might leave immediately after finishing the work. He didn't have time to come back and check out. Anyway, he had no luggage, but Two pieces of clothes, just throw them away for him."

Xiaoer finished talking in a cannonball, and broke out in sweat, "Because the guest explained in advance, we didn't think there was an accident with the guest. We only thought that he left early after finishing his business!" He also flipped through the bank records, " This guest has two hundred cash left in advance, you are his friends, please help to collect the money and return it to him!"

"Young brother, don't worry, I still have something to ask." Lu Li's eyebrows were slightly lowered, his eyes were calm, and his whole person seemed to have a quiet temperament.Xiao Er took a deep breath, as if thinking of some possibility, looked at Lu Li solemnly, "Excuse me."

"You are the one who receives the guests when they come?"

"Cars and horses are busy day and night, and the small ones are on shifts with others."

"Do you understand the matter of Sheng Yu?"

"He has lived for a long time, and the brothers in the industry are no strangers."

"Do you remember what he looked like?"

"I remember, narrow face, slender eyes, white face without beard."

Lu Li paused, and reminded himself that he would ask a painter for a portrait later, and let Xiao Er help him identify it.

"Which room does he live in, maybe show us?"

"Yes, he lives in Tongpu."

Lu Li suddenly narrowed his eyes slightly, "Live in Tongpu?"

Xiao Er nodded, "Well, I do live in Tongpu."

Shen Wansha also felt a little strange, but he didn't understand why Lu Li was surprised, his big eyes flickered, he looked at Lu Li, and then at Xiao Er.

Zhao Zhu snorted coldly, and in order to show that he and his wife had a good heart, he also interjected at this time, "Does he often give you rewards?"

Xiaoer nodded immediately when he heard the words, "Yes, rewarding silver is very generous. If anyone wants to accompany him when he wakes up at night, he will give back the silver ingot!"

Shen Wansha nodded in bewilderment, "Oh...that's not because I don't have money."Could it be... "You didn't have a room here?"

"Yes," Xiao Er said with a slightly proud expression, "Our Mu family's car and horse dealerships are all over the states and counties of Daxia. The owner's business is big, so why didn't we get a house?"

Then why can't Si Xingying live?Shen Wansha frowned, and didn't ask, because even if he asked, Xiaoer wouldn't necessarily know...he's not Si Xingying.