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Chapter 670: Diverting to Green Island and Reuniting with the Three Ladies
Chapter 670: Diverting to Green Island and Reuniting with the Three Ladies
The four of them hadn't even reached Jiangnan when they ran into Old Master Ying in Jinan Prefecture.
"Old Master Ying?"
"Master Jin!"
"Didn't Old Master Ying go to Kaifeng to investigate a case? Why are you in Shandong now?" Jin Banhua asked.
"The case hit a snag, so I came to Shandong to seek reinforcements," Old Master Ying replied.
Behind Old Master Ying stood a sturdy young man with a simple, honest face. His eyes scanned the group, lingering warily on Yidianhong.
Old Master Ying introduced the young man, "This is Brother White Lightning, the top expert under General Xiong Da in Outskirts Garrison."
Brother White Lightning casually nodded in greeting.
Jin Banhua didn't mind, turning to Old Master Ying, "What kind of reinforcements are you looking for? I have acquaintances here in Shandong. Whether it's the Vagrant Alliance experts or the ladies like Su Rongrong, I'm on good terms with all of them!"
Old Master Ying's eyes lit up, "I've heard that Master Jin and Miss Su Rongrong once traveled the desert together. You two must be close?"
Jin Banhua raised an eyebrow, "It seems Old Master Ying needs to disguise himself and infiltrate the enemy's lair?"
Old Master Ying's eyes flickered, and he said with a deep meaning, "Master Jin is indeed wise."
"Ha ha, after hanging around with you so much, Old Master Ying, how could such details stump me?"
Jin Banhua laughed heartily, then looked eager, "What clues have you found, Old Master Ying? Tell me, and maybe I can offer some insights or even some useful information."
Old Master Ying chuckled, "Master Jin, you flatter me. Just some miscellaneous clues. I'm just preparing for any eventuality. I'm worried that if I encounter the murderer, I might be recognized, which is why I'm seeking Miss Su's help."
"If you don't want to say, fine. But you'll tell me eventually," Jin Banhua shook his head, then pulled Old Master Ying along, "Let's go. We'll detour to Green Island in Ludong. I haven't seen those three ladies for a while. I miss them so much!"
Hua Zhenzhen commented, "They're Chu Liu's people. Missing them won't do you any good!"
"Who said that?" Jin Banhua huffed, "If Chu Liu doesn't return my jade beauty, I'll eventually bring all three of them to the capital to settle the debt!"
...
The group soon arrived at Green Island in Ludong, just as Song Sky was shopping in the village.
"Has Chu Liu found my jade beauty yet?" Jin Banhua waved to Song Sky from a distance.
"Brother Jin! And Yidianhong and Miss Qu!"
Seeing the three, Song Sky was delighted and immediately asked the shopkeeper to add two chickens and three pounds of beef, "I'll make you five-spice roasted chicken and stewed beef!"
"Miss Song, I am Old Master Ying. I wish to see Miss Su Rong," Old Master Ying said with a bow.
"You're Brother Jin's friends, no need to be so formal. Come aboard with me!" Song Sky invited them.
Song Sky then began organizing the provisions, handing some to Hua Zhenzhen, who rolled her eyes but took them.
The group then made their way to the boat by the shore.
"Who is she?" Song Sky asked.
"Jin Banhua's maid," Hua Zhenzhen said with a pout.
Song Sky giggled, "You're so beautiful. Brother Jin must have a thing for you, bringing you out like this!"
"Who wants him to have a thing for me!" Hua Zhenzhen blushed, then her eyes darted around, "He often talks about taking all three of you to the capital to settle his debt."
Song Sky was startled and quickly told Jin Banhua, "Big Brother Chu has already gone to Jiangnan and will find the jade beauty soon."
Jin Banhua stroked his chin and chuckled, "Is that so? But I've heard he always goes to Purple Plum Manor to drink and enjoy himself every Start of Winter."
"Does he really care about you at all?"
Song Tiane was taken aback. "How did you know?"
"Brother Jin, please don't scare Tiane. She has a small heart and can't handle much fright."
A gentle voice came from above, and everyone looked up to see a woman in a light yellow dress smiling down at them.
"Sister Rong! Jin Banhua is here!" Song Tiane called out.
"We see them." Li Hongxue also appeared on the deck, then lowered the gangplank and beckoned, "Come aboard first."
Ying Wanli glanced at Jin Banhua in surprise, not expecting his relationship with Su Rongrong and the others to be so good.
Although he had heard rumors in the capital, as an experienced bailiff, he knew the exaggerations in such stories and had not taken them seriously.
But now, seeing the attitude of Su Rongrong and the others towards Jin Banhua...
Could it be that Jin Banhua really has a close relationship with Chu Liuxiang?
Everyone quickly boarded the ship.
Compared to his earlier nonchalance, Bai Lie now seemed a bit awkward and constrained in the presence of the three gentle girls, even blushing a little.
Ying Wanli paid no attention to Bai Lie but carefully observed the relationship between Su Rongrong, the others, and Jin Banhua.
After some observation, he was shocked to find that in their conversations and laughter, Jin Banhua was clearly the center of attention, even for the couple, Point Red and his wife.
"I think Chu Liuxiang is just using the excuse of finding the Jade Beauty to enjoy some time away from you all," Jin Banhua tempted them again. "Why don't you come back to the capital with me, and leave him a note?"
Li Hongxue covered her mouth and laughed. "What should we write? 'Chu Liuxiang steals treasures in the capital, Jin Banhua steals fragrances on the ship'?"
Jin Banhua nodded as if it were the most natural thing. "This time, there's no Black Pearl to interfere."
Song Tiane shook her head vehemently. "I've heard that the rules in the capital are so strict they can crush a person. On the road, you'll encounter ministers and undersecretaries, and they often snatch women. I'm not going!"
Jin Banhua was speechless. "Who told you that?"
Song Tiane said matter-of-factly, "It's all in the storybooks and tales!"
Su Rongrong smiled and changed the subject. "Brother Jin, you and Old Master Ying came together. Is there something you need?"
"I have nothing, just came to see you. It's Old Master Ying who has something," Jin Banhua said.
Ying Wanli hurriedly bowed. "I've heard much about your skill, Miss Su, in creating masks that can fool even the most discerning eye. I come to request two masks from you, and I hope you will grant my request."
"Old Master Ying is a renowned bailiff, dealing with the most dangerous criminals. It would be an honor to assist you," Su Rongrong nodded and asked, "What kind of masks do you need?"
Ying Wanli replied, "I need a mask that others won't dare to look at closely, and a mask for Bai Lie that makes him look like a clumsy young man."
Su Rongrong nodded. "Please wait a moment, I'll be right back."
Without making Ying Wanli wait, Su Rongrong quickly entered the aft cabin, selected a couple of masks, and returned to hand them over to Ying Wanli.
"One looks like a disfigured old man, and the other looks a bit dazed and confused," Su Rongrong explained. "But both masks are quite distinctive..."
"That's fine, that's fine," Ying Wanli waved his hand and smiled. "I want them to neither recognize us nor underestimate us, so they'll reveal their vulnerabilities."
Su Rongrong nodded in understanding. "Old Master Ying has much experience in the jianghu."
(End of Chapter)
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