allonlinenovel Chapter 258: Inquire about information
Chapter 258: Inquire about information
The sun was high in the sky, and the scorching sunlight poured down on the earth without reservation. The team finally arrived outside Longmen City, exhausted.
Outside the city, the sky was filled with yellow sand, creating a desolate scene that was in stark contrast to the prosperity inside the city.
This time, the team did not rush into the city directly. Instead, the large army stopped in an open area outside the city. The officers and soldiers dismounted, began to set up camp, and pack their bags.
Murong Ling'er and several other agile people including Qi Feng disguised themselves and entered the city.
Everyone stood outside the city gate, looking at the towering city gate and the majestic guards on the city wall, feeling a little uneasy.
Chifeng walked to Murong Ling'er's side and asked in a low voice, "Miss Murong, how should we proceed when we enter the city this time?"
He looked at Murong Ling'er's calm appearance and couldn't help feeling curious. It seemed that she had planned all this journey in advance.
Murong Ling'er looked at the city with a firm gaze, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "Don't be anxious. We just arrived and don't do anything yet. The first priority is to understand the situation in the city. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle." After that, she took the lead and walked towards the city gate.
As soon as you step into Longmen City, you will be overwhelmed by the bustling and prosperous scene. The wide streets are crowded with people, and the sounds of hawking and bargaining can be heard one after another. There are shops on both sides of the streets, including restaurants, teahouses, cloth shops, and grocery stores.
Murong Ling'er observed as she walked, and indeed found that many shop signs along the way had the He family's unique logo, either a small "He" seal, or a pattern decorated with the He family's emblem.
This is enough to prove that the He family has become like an invisible net, firmly controlling the economic lifeline of the entire Longmen City.
Murong Ling'er was wearing an elegant blue dress and a woven hat that cleverly covered most of her face. She walked towards the most lively area in the city.
After a while, a magnificent restaurant came into view - Zuixianlou.
This restaurant has carved beams and painted buildings, flying eaves and brackets, and there is a constant flow of people and cars at the entrance. It is obvious that it is the most prosperous place in the city.
Murong Ling'er stepped into Zuixian Tower without hesitation.
The building was bustling with people, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of wine and food.
She walked straight to a table by the window and sat down, then shouted to the waiter, "Waiter, bring us some of your signature dishes!"
As she spoke, she took out a silver ingot weighing ten taels from her bosom and placed it on the table with a "pa" sound.
The waiter was busy greeting other customers. When he heard the voice, he turned around and his eyes widened instantly. When he saw the white silver on the table, his face immediately filled with smiles and he trotted over.
"Oh, sir, you are so generous! Please wait a moment, I will arrange it for you right away!"
The waiter collected the silver attentively and personally filled a cup of steaming hot fragrant tea for Murong Ling'er before quickly walking towards the kitchen.
Chifeng sat aside, watching this scene, and couldn't help but blush. He moved closer to Murong Ling'er and whispered, "Miss Murong, we're just here to get information. Just a simple meal to fill our stomachs will be fine. We really shouldn't be spending so much money!"
He felt a little guilty. He had originally asked Murong Ling'er to help solve the problem of crossing the sea, but before he even started working, he made her spend money.
Murong Ling'er smiled slightly and said softly, "Captain Qi, we've come a long way here. If we don't try the special dishes of Longmen City, wouldn't it be a wasted trip? Besides, sometimes spending money can make things go more smoothly."
She knew very well that in such a mixed place, appropriate generosity could bring more convenience and information.
Moreover, thanks to Chiffon who had intentionally helped her with many things along the way, she naturally would not be stingy with this little money.
After hearing what Murong Ling'er said, Chifeng could no longer refuse and could only nod in thanks.
The lobby of Zuixianlou was noisy and bustling with all kinds of sounds intertwined.
Murong Ling'er and others sat in the corner, quietly observing the situation around them.
At this time, the loud conversation of several big men at the next table came into their ears.
"Hey, have you heard? Something happened on Donghai Island again! I heard that it was severely attacked by pirates and many prisoners died!" A burly man picked up the full bowl of wine in front of him and took a big gulp. The wine dripped down his chin. He wiped his mouth and said with a tangled tongue.
"What's so strange about this? The East China Sea Island is invaded by pirates every year, and there are always deaths every year?" A thin man sitting at the same table with the strong man curled his lips in disdain, grabbed a peanut from the table and threw it into his mouth, chewing it with a crunching sound.
"You know shit!" The strong man was unhappy when he heard this. His eyes were as big as copper bells and he shouted, "This time is different! I heard that even the general who commanded the troops on the island lost his life!" As he said that, he stretched out his strong arm and gestured at his neck with an exaggerated expression on his face.
"Is this true?" The thin man could no longer sit still, with a look of surprise on his face.
"Of course it's true! How could I lie to you?" The strong man patted his chest and guaranteed.
At this moment, a middle-aged man at the next table overheard their conversation and couldn't help but turn around and interject, "I've heard about this too. The He family even sent troops over because of this incident! I wonder if they're trying to seize the opportunity to occupy Donghai Island."
"Ah? The He family wants to occupy Donghai Island? This is no small matter!" People around started talking about it. For a while, the entire lobby was filled with discussions about Donghai Island.
Murong Ling'er, Qi Feng and others looked at each other, and there was a hint of surprise and vigilance in their eyes.
I didn’t expect that I could hear such important news during this small meal.
It seems that the situation between Donghai Island and Longmen City is far more complicated than they imagined...
"Have you heard? Donghai Island is almost becoming the private property of the He family! The general who died a few days ago was from the He family!"
Before he could finish his words, a handsome man in a scholar's robe stood up with a panicked and angry look. He pointed at the drunkard and shouted, "Shut up! Are you tired of living? Do you think you can talk about the He family's affairs so casually? Are you going to kill yourself!"
After the scolding, the man hurriedly threw down a few copper coins to pay for the meal, walked quickly, and without even turning his head, he hurriedly squeezed out of the restaurant and disappeared in the crowd.
When Chifeng and the other two heard this, they were stunned for a moment. They looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and confusion.
I thought it was just a meal, but unexpectedly I heard such big news.
After a long moment of daze, Baozi finally came to his senses. He stretched his neck, lowered his voice, and said nervously, "If this is true, then Donghai Island will be completely occupied by the He family. This...what should we do?"
"How could it be such a coincidence?" Baozi frowned, his face full of disbelief.