Rebirth's ultimate stand-in

Chu Ci silently saw all this in his eyes, no doubt Su Ning gave him a great shock today.But in just three years, he seemed to have completely reborn, not attached to anyone, relying on his own wisdom and ability to smooth out the obstacles in front of him bit by bit.

There was an inexplicable surge in my heart, as if the young sapling I had watched grow up finally thrived, opening up the branches of the sky, so that people dare not peep easily.

Chu Ci's breathing became heavier unconsciously, and his heart was surging.He really wanted to know how Su Ning had lived and what she had experienced in the past three years.

After the banquet was over, Su Ning got to know the Jinhuai Gang before preparing to leave.Mo Xin is like a strong tail, and a gust of wind clings to his back.He didn't speak, and kept within one meter range all the time.This range is his experience over the years.Su Ning wanted to sneak attack him, he had time to dodge, Su Ning wanted to escape, he also had time to catch her.

Su Ning turned to look at him with a smile, "Master Mo, aren't you tired?"

Mo Xin looked at Su Ning warily, "You want to do something to me again? No matter how gentle the poison is, if you use too much, it won't do you any good! I'm sick, are you responsible?"

Su Ning smiled sullenly, "What did Young Master Mo say? How dare I?"

Mo Xin gave him a false look, and said earnestly: "The methods of the Jin Huai Gang are very unclean, it is not suitable for you to go."

"How can I catch a tiger if I don't go into the tiger's lair? If I don't go, how can I catch Zhen Shi! Besides, there is one thing I want to ask for your help."

As soon as he heard "please help", Mo Xin's eyes lit up instantly.

Su Ning hooked her fingers at him, Mo Xin hesitated for a moment, but leaned over.

"The hidden sword villa used to be Zhen's right-hand man. The owner of the sword villa must have many treasures to dig. If you can dig up a few, I will ask my brother to help you get the water transportation rights of the Ganhuai Waterway."

Mo Xin blinked, "Are you negotiating terms with me?" He clearly regarded Su Ning as a family member, but this little guy would always negotiate deals with him in this way.

Su Ning rolled her eyes, "Aren't you stupid if you don't take the benefits? Qinzhou is the hub of the Ganhuai waterway. If the Jinhuai gang is taken over, there must be a new gang in this area to take charge of the water transportation. With you and The relationship between Hidden Sword Villa is mutually beneficial, isn’t it a beautiful thing. What’s more, your killer business will have to close sooner or later!”

Mo Xin admitted that what Su Ning said made sense.Fertile water does not flow into outsiders' fields, there is Tulongbao walking on the Ganhuai waterway, even if Mrs. Zhen shovels it unevenly at once, it can be regarded as a bone-penetrating nail inserted in its hinterland.

"Okay! I will accept your terms! But this does not prevent me from going to the Jinhuai Gang with you!"

"Oh? Really?" Su Ning regained that meaningful smile.

Mo Xin's heart tightened, and a bad premonition rushed into his heart.

"you……"

Su Ning patted him on the shoulder reassuringly, helped him onto the couch before he fell down, looked at him with pity, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the medicine I used is not poisonous, but it can make you feel better. It's just a relaxation of the overactive nerves." After that, he caressed Mo Xin's face roguely, causing a shiver, and his slender fingers landed on the eyebrows and eyes, and with a light press, Mo Xin's eyes could not be lifted.

"Have a good dream!" After saying that, he clapped his hands, searched for the flying needle that Mo Xin brought, and went down the mountain before nightfall.

Su Ning walked lightly and walked down the mountain in the dusk of the setting sun.Naturally, he did not choose the avenue, but chose a hidden path.On the one hand, he really didn't want Tulongbao's spies to find out about his whereabouts, and on the other hand, he also wanted to avoid Zhen's surveillance.

The Jinhuai gang is entrenched in Linchuan, Qinzhou.This is the place where the three rivers meet. It connects to the capital on the top, connects to Xiping on the west, and passes through the three states and four counties in the south to the boundless sea.

It can be said that the strategic position of Linchuan is very important.Thanks to the several emperors who came down from the dragon chair, this place can still remain in Zhen's hands.Because of this, Su Ning was also very careful, and even changed her disguise again. He didn't want to be buried in this world.

Along the way, whenever there was a teahouse, Su Ning would go in for a drink, sit quietly in the corner, and listen to the merchants talking about the situation in Qinzhou.Obviously, with Su Qi's arrival, the undercurrent in Qinzhou began to surge.

Inadvertently, he heard a grain merchant say that the grain purchased within a hundred miles of Qinzhou today was [-]% less than last year.

"In the past few years, the harvest has been pretty good. Why is the harvest getting less every year?"

"Who says it's not? It's really evil! But if we small households dare to rob the big households, we can only admit that we are unlucky. In a few years, I'm afraid Qinzhou won't be able to do it..."

Su Ning listened carefully, but she was secretly thinking about something.Wouldn't the imperial court fail to notice this kind of weird omission?If someone has the intention to hoard goods, or has other plans, it will be a factor that affects the stability of the country.

It took Su Ning three days to enter Linchuan City, and she didn't find anyone following her along the way.As soon as he entered the city gate, he was stopped by a middle-aged man in green clothes.

"Are you the third son Su?"

Su Ning's heart shook, and she secretly thought about it.

The middle-aged man seemed to see his vigilance, and immediately said: "I am the shopkeeper of the Fulai Inn, and the inn has already prepared a reception banquet for the young master..."

Su Ning's scalp became numb when she heard it, "Who is that distinguished guest?"

Su Ning didn't talk much, but the middle-aged man could see that this young man was very stubborn, and he definitely didn't look like he could easily go with him because of the benefits, so he hesitated, and said: "The young man's surname is Lin, and others call him Young Master Lin."

Su Ning frowned, turned her mind around, and suddenly understood, who else could Lin San have besides Chu Ci?But he was not too sure in his heart, after all, Chuci also had important matters to go to Hidden Sword Villa, so how could he appear here.Just the thought of someone possibly saying "for you..." gives goosebumps all over the place.And with Chuci's strong personality, maybe he will be able to experience him showing affection with others, forcing him to submit or something.

Alas, when he was young, he would really care if he was alive, so he followed his path and left.But now, he doesn't have the time and thought to spend with him.

The middle-aged man looked at Su Ning carefully and piously, as if he would slip away as a fat sheep if he didn't invite him back.

Su Ning pondered for a while, and asked, "Is Fulai Inn the best inn in Linchuan?"

The middle-aged man nodded almost reflexively.But then he thought that businessmen should be honest, and added, "Although it is not the best, it is also ranked second in Linchuan City. It's just that the number one Qinyuan Inn has already been taken over."

Su Ning said "Oh" indifferently, these days, rich people still think that they are not ostentatious enough even if they crawl sideways on the street.

"Master Su, shall we get on the sedan chair?"

Su Ning glanced at the soft sedan chair parked on the base of the city wall, and was blindsided—this kind of treatment has never been enjoyed before.

Seeing the look in Su Ning's eyes, the shopkeeper heaved a sigh of relief, and hurriedly led him forward.

"Shopkeeper, you are ranked second in Linchuan City, what about the worst inn?" Su Ning asked seemingly casually.

After the shopkeeper unloaded the stone in his heart, he felt much more relaxed, and said with a smile: "The worst thing is of course the Green Forest Inn. There is a mixed bag of good and bad people, traffickers and pawns who have no money and power live there, dirty and messy..."

"The worst inn, how famous is it?" Su Ning pretended to be surprised.

The shopkeeper snorted contemptuously, "This green forest was considered the largest inn in Linchuan City at first, but the people staying there are those who are not worthy of the stage, how can it compare with Qinyuan and Fulai..."

Su Ning coughed, "Then ask the shopkeeper to take me to the green forest!"

The shopkeeper turned his head suddenly, and saw Su Ning's smiling eyes, which seemed to be smiling, but how could he still feel a chill?

The shopkeeper immediately withered, and quickly wondered if he had said something wrong, and he had already started apologizing...

Su Ning shook her head, "The third master Lin won't mind. He will also pay you money. So don't worry about the shopkeeper."

The shopkeeper wiped his head with cold sweat, and sent Su Ning to the green forest tremblingly.

Su Ning got off the sedan chair half a street away, and didn't become that upstart crawling sideways in the green forest.Carrying the bag into the green forest, Xiao Er immediately greeted him and explained embarrassingly: "Guest officer, there are no vacancies."

Su Ning raised her eyebrows, "How can there be so many people in Linchuan City?" Although it is a prosperous area, it is not enough.

Xiaoer scratched the back of his head, "Don't you know, the guest officer? The third lady of Jinhuai's gang will invite relatives in Cailou in three days, so there are a little more people."

This Su Ning had heard of it before, so she didn't care about it, she just asked, "Where's the firewood room?"

Xiao Er became more and more embarrassed.

Su Ning rolled her eyes, "Isn't even the firewood room full?"

Xiao Er coughed, "To tell you the truth, there are indeed people in the woodshed. Although the guest officer agreed to live with him, he is very picky. Two people have already been kicked out just now..."

drive away?How arrogant is this person, living in a firewood house is still so hypocritical?

Su Ning took a look at this inn, it was indeed suitable for a hiding place because of the traffickers and pawns.

"Then trouble the little brother to take me to try."

Xiao Er wiped off his sweat, walked in, and said seemingly unintentionally: "This guest officer paid the money for the superior room..." After finishing speaking, he glanced at Su Ning's clothes very bluntly.The implication is that if he disagrees with you, you will have to leave.

Su Ning only followed with a smile, which made the anxious second brother finally feel at ease.

When we arrived at the firewood room, Xiaoer knocked on the door, and a familiar yet majestic voice sounded, "Come in!"

Su Ning was startled suddenly, and when she wanted to leave, the door had already been pushed open, and the first thing she saw was the man sitting between the screens.Tsing Yi cloth shirt, retreating brocade clothes, but it is still difficult to hide the oppression from the bones.

At least Xiao Er didn't dare to look at him.

Without waiting for Xiao Er to ask, Chu Ci had already said, "If it's him, I agree!" Xiao Er sweated from the waterfall, and then nodded and bowed and retreated.

Su Ning glanced at the little brother who had run away in a hurry, this little boy was obviously very human in front of her and said.

"Come in? Why are you standing there?" There was an indistinct smile and complacency hidden in the tone.

Su Ning also wiped away her sweat silently. He thought that Chu Ci didn't know him well enough to count his choices completely.

Su Ning looked over the firewood room.It is not so much a firewood room as it is a small guest room.Several screens divide the middle into a small compartment with two small beds and a small table.The small table is full of delicious food.At this moment, Chu Ci was sitting at the table drinking wine, holding the wine glass, looking at him with a smile that was not a smile.

Su Ning sighed, if you can't avoid it, just bear it.

Sit down generously at the table.Chu Ci poured him a cup of tea.Su Ning drank, "Just you?"

Chu Ci's eyes flickered for a moment, as if he was satisfied with Su Ning's question, so he answered straightforwardly, "Who else do you think?"

Su Ning really wanted to slap herself, and she didn't bother to talk nonsense with him. She was hungry and tired all the way, so it would be a pity not to enjoy the delicious food in front of her.

And as if expecting him to come early, there are double servings of bowls and chopsticks.

Chu Ci saw that Su Ning didn't intend to pay attention to his silly teasing, so he confessed honestly, "Hongyi is at Fulai Inn."

Su Ning said "Oh" indifferently, took a few mouthfuls of food, and then asked, "Then why did you come to Sichuan?"

"I want to check the Marquis of Xiping. Xiping and Linchuan are separated by a mountain, and the Jinhuai Gang often travels between the two places in the name of water transportation."

"Isn't it normal for the Jinhuai Gang to come and go in the same waterway?"

Chu Ci glanced at Su Ning, knowing that the young man didn't trust him.Trust is such a thing, only if you really cut yourself apart and let him see every detail, will you give him the confidence to be honest.

"Jian Zangfeng probably didn't tell you the cause of the old owner's death, did he?"

As for the cause of death, Su Ning also asked Mo Xin, who claimed to be a family friend of Hidden Sword Villa, and he knew no more than herself.

"I think what your brother wants to investigate should be the matter of Zhen's private weapons manufacturing. The Zhen family has not always been privately manufacturing weapons. They started planning after the second emperor brother was appointed as the reserve. Private weapons are the purpose of destroying the nine clans." Big crime. Even if the crown prince ascends the throne in the future, people who are not from the Zhen family will definitely be obliterated for such a secret matter. The old owner is very smart, and if one person dies, this hidden danger that may destroy the entire village will be eliminated."

According to the memory of the previous life, when the prince forced the palace, the Marquis of Xiping sent troops.It is speculated that Marquis Xiping should have hooked up with the Zhen family long ago.Xiaoyi Village and Jinhuai Gang are now the two minions of the Zhen family, and the Tibetan Sword Villa is isolated by them. No matter what happens to the prince in the future, it can indeed be protected to the greatest extent.

Chu Ci's words are too informative, so Su Ning sorted it out for a while before saying: "You mean, the Jinhuai Gang might transport these weapons to Xiping by water? It's impossible for the Marquis of Xiping to let others know about this kind of thing?" At least they Neither the brother nor the old emperor noticed it.Could it be that Chu Ci has more knowledge than the old fox on the dragon chair?

"Feng Meng, do you still remember?"

The second son of Marquis Xiping was also an abandoned son who was pledged in the capital.How can Su Ning forget, but this person has already taken refuge in Prince Chu Xun, what does Chu Ci mean by him?

"Feng Meng is not a person who is willing to be manipulated by others. The Marquis of Xiping has his confidants."

"So, Feng Meng is actually on the same side as you?" Su Ning's words sounded a little weird.

Chu Ci looked up at him for a while, then suddenly smiled, "I have nothing to do with Feng Meng!"

Su Ning was taken aback.

Chu Ci went on to say: "I have nothing to do with Hongyi!"

Su Ning's scalp was numb, and she finished her cup of tea in one gulp, "This has nothing to do with me!"

Chu Ci did not refute, "You have a good rest today! There will be a tough battle ahead!"

Su Ning was a little puzzled, and Chu Ci successfully blew a thunder above his head, "You must not know that the patriarch of the Zhen clan is coming to Sichuan, right?"

"..."

"It's at Qinyuan Inn!"

Su Ning was so shocked by this news that she almost lost sleep.

This patriarch of the Zhen clan is a mysterious flower, and he has never shown his face in front of people.Even the man on the dragon chair who was guarding all over the world didn't know what he looked like.The news in Su Ning's hands only said that this person was ruthless, his behavior was not in accordance with common sense, he was young, but he was ruthless, and he made Zhen's family obedient.

As the saying goes, wealth does not last for three generations.But the prosperity of the Zhen family is longer than the dynasty.During the Guangdazheng Dynasty, the Zhen family prospered for more than three hundred years. From assisting the founding emperor to seize the country, to the successive princes fighting for power, the Zhen family has never been defeated.

No matter who is sitting on the throne, the Zhen family will always have a way to stabilize her position.And the Ministry of War is just one of its claws.Control the court from above, and control the generals from below.And this real manipulator is the patriarch of the Zhen clan.

Su Ning tossed and turned, countless thoughts ran through her mind.Of course, it is impossible for the patriarch of the Zhen clan to come to Sichuan for no reason.What he was afraid of was that he came to deal with Su Qi.More worried that he has seen through their operations.This kind of drama where the mantis catches the cicada and the oriole is the most tragic for a mantis.

Just as Su Ning turned over again, she felt a warm breath rushing towards her earlobe.Opening his eyes suddenly, Chu Ci's face was close at hand.Su Ning's heartbeat almost stopped.

"Can't sleep?" Chu Ci's voice was very low, and the warm breath caressed his cheeks, giving people an illusion of tenderness.

Seeing that Su Ning didn't answer, Chu Ci said again: "Don't worry. There is always a way to subdue Zhen Shi!"

Su Ning suddenly realized one thing.If Chu Ci had memories of his previous life, perhaps he knew what action Zhen would take.In the previous life, although he was obsessed with Chu Ci, he still remembered that Chu Ci was innocently exiled from the border, probably related to the Zhen family.It's just that the big tree was too strong to directly compete with it.I don't know whether the Zhen family has been disintegrated by Chu Ci after his death.

"You can't sleep either?"

Chu Ci's chuckle came from the darkness, "I just don't want to fall asleep..."

"Heck", Su Ning's heartbeat trembled, as expected, she was still cheap enough, but such an ambiguous sentence could even touch the heartstrings.

"It's getting late, it's time to go to bed." Su Ning's voice subconsciously turned a little cold, turning over, not wanting to understand his true meaning, let alone listen to these fearless words.

But even so, he could still feel Chu Ci's vague gaze teasing his heart.He knew that he was looking at him all the time, but he didn't dare to turn his head, and he didn't even dare to make a sound.Grinding like this, I finally fell asleep.

When he woke up again, he was awakened by the pain, and the bones of his hands were pinched and painful.Su Ning suddenly opened her eyes, and saw at some time, Chu Ci's bed had moved to his side, and Chu Ci was holding his hand tightly in his sleep, and the moonlight cast a shadow on his face.His brows were furrowed, his hair was wet with sweat, and his lips were pale.

He didn't know what kind of nightmare he had, but when he turned his head to look, he forgot to turn his head again, and also forgot that he should pull out his hand mercilessly.

Chu Ci suddenly shuddered, and suddenly opened his eyes, staring at Su Ning with his absent-minded eyes, slowly becoming clear.

Feeling the hand in his hand, Chu Ci trembled and let go.

Only then did Su Ning react and retract her hand.

"Have a nightmare?"

Chu Ci sat up, his clothes were already wet with sweat, he looked at Su Ning in embarrassment, hesitated for a moment, and replied, "It's much better."

Su Ning didn't know why.I saw him take advantage of the moonlight to wipe his body behind the screen, change into dry clothes, and then sat back on the bed again.

The sound of a rooster crowing can be heard in the distance.Chu Ci looked at the window blocked by the screen and said, "It's still early, you can sleep a little longer."

Su Ning gave a "hmm" and turned over.

Chu Ci leaned against the head of the bed, looking at the shadow drawn by the moonlight, stretched out his fingers unconsciously, tracing the ups and downs of the body.The boy's lines are as soft as in the previous life, but the back of him has become cold and hard, Chu Ci couldn't help laughing, he really did it himself.