Chapter 94

A small river curved and connected, and a small wine flag fluttered in the wind.

This was a famous place for drinking nearby. Lu Xiaofeng was familiar with this place, and beside him followed a beautiful woman dressed in snow-white, who was the famous Cold Rakshasa of the Jianghu, Xue Bing.

After Lu Xiaofeng obtained the red satin, he immediately went to the Xue family, consulted the Needle God there, and learned the origin of the thread on the satin. Now he was single-mindedly heading to the capital to investigate the case, and Xue Bing had pestered him at this time, insisting on coming out with him.

Lu Xiaofeng was very troubled now.

"I want the best Bamboo Leaf Green, four cold dishes, four hot stir-fries, and kill an old hen for soup!"

Xue Bing ordered food when she arrived here, but Lu Xiaofeng suddenly waved his hand, telling Xue Bing to stop.

"What's wrong?"

Xue Bing asked, puzzled.

Lu Xiaofeng spotted a wine table, sat down on his own, and said to Xue Bing, "Today we can sponge a meal."

Xue Bing looked at the wine table; there were more than a dozen plates and dishes, with both chicken soup and fish and meat, and several jars of different wines placed beside it. There was naturally a host there, dressed in black from head to toe, looking like a cold and stern person, but when he saw Lu Xiaofeng, he smiled very brightly.

Lu Xiaofeng picked up the wine jar on his own, mixed the old wine inside with the new wine here, and the aroma of the wine immediately spread out. He poured a large bowl like this, drank it in one gulp, and said, "It's been a long time since I drank Huo Xiu's wine." Then he looked at Xue Bing and said, "Today we are here to eat off the rich."

When the common people encountered a famine year, they would gather at the homes of the wealthy to eat and drink; this was a customary practice that was taken for granted.

Lu Xiaofeng introduced Xue Bing, saying, "This is Gu Qing, who took down the richest man, Huo Xiu, and he is also a rich man."

Gu Qing smiled and shook his head, saying, "The richest men are often empty shells; Shangguan Feiyan is, and so is Huo Xiu."

The property that originally belonged to Huo Xiu had already been swallowed up by the 【Mysterious Big Hand】. Fortunately, after eating the Pearl and Jade Pavilion, he was able to support the framework of the Green Clothes Building, which allowed him to make money continuously.

Since parting ways at Master Kugua's meditation room, Gu Qing had already taken Shangguan Feiyan and Shangguan Xueer back to Shanxi, brought wine from there, and met Lu Xiaofeng by chance on the road to Prince Pingnan's residence.

Of course, this was also somewhat intentional on Gu Qing's part.

Xue Bing's eyes darted around, and she said to Lu Xiaofeng, "So you can talk to the richest man too."

Xue Bing naturally knew Gu Qing and also knew Shangguan Feiyan. According to what Gongsun Daniang said, when Shangguan Feiyan was plotting the Green Clothes Building, Gongsun Daniang had also contributed behind the scenes. As a result, after Shangguan Feiyan swallowed the Green Clothes Building and the Pearl and Jade Pavilion, she became very stingy, and the reward given to Gongsun Daniang was far from enough, and even the sisterly bond had faded.

It was also because of Gu Qing that Gongsun Daniang had not punished Shangguan Feiyan.

"Is it remarkable to be able to talk to the richest man?"

Lu Xiaofeng asked back.

Gu Qing smiled and said, "The so-called 'one noble, one lowly, then friendship is seen; one life, one death, then friendship is known; walking through halls and rooms, wife and children not avoided'... only by having this can it be called friendship!"

Lu Xiaofeng was very happy to hear this and immediately drank a large bowl.

"Sigh!"

Gu Qing's words shocked the waiter on the side, making him sit down involuntarily and pick up a wine bowl to drink as well.

"When did the waiter in this wine shop become so bold?"

Lu Xiaofeng looked at the waiter.

After the waiter finished drinking, he winked at Lu Xiaofeng. This demeanor made Lu Xiaofeng scratch his head; he already knew the waiter's true identity.

The King of Thieves, Sikong Zhaixing.

"I'm starting to feel that this banquet is not right."

Lu Xiaofeng covered his chest with one hand. With just Sikong Zhaixing, Lu Xiaofeng wouldn't be this guarded, but with Gu Qing, it was hard to say.

"What's the point of hiding that crappy satin of yours?"

Gu Qing shook his head and said, "I'm going to Prince Pingnan's residence to solve the case, so I won't use your crappy satin."

Because Gu Long has already told me who the murderer is!

Lu Xiaofeng then lowered his hand, looked at Gu Qing in surprise, and said, "This is the only item left by the murderer, why don't you take a look?"

"Because there's no need."

Gu Qing said calmly, "The thread on your satin, no matter how rare it is, has changed hands countless times before reaching the murderer. The effort you spend on it is about the same as looking for a needle in a haystack."

Lu Xiaofeng nodded; he also deeply agreed with this point, but after all, it was a clue, so he had to investigate it eventually, saying, "That satin can't be completely worthless..."

As long as there was a clue, Lu Xiaofeng would not miss it.

"Actually, I'm here to steal the satin."

Sikong Zhaixing said on the side, stating his purpose, and then looked at Lu Xiaofeng, saying, "But since Gu Qing is here, I won't steal from you."

Sikong Zhaixing had taken a big tumble over the Green Clothes Building, and after the incident, he was released by Gu Qing, and he was extremely grateful.

"What's there to steal about this satin?"

"You've already seen this satin, what's there to hide?"

Lu Xiaofeng and Sikong Zhaixing sparred with each other, each harboring their own ulterior motives.

"I think, Lu Xiaofeng, you should just give the satin to Sikong Zhaixing, then follow behind Sikong Zhaixing to see who asked him to steal the satin. Maybe this murder case will become clear at a glance."

Gu Qing offered a suggestion from the side, which hit the nail on the head for Lu Xiaofeng.

Lu Xiaofeng looked at Sikong Zhaixing, whose face was still full of smiles.

Sikong Zhaixing had received a task from Jin Jiuling... perhaps a task Jin Jiuling had someone else entrust to him, to bring Lu Xiaofeng's red satin to the Qixia Nunnery and let Lu Xiaofeng meet the blind Jiang Zhongwei and Jiang Qingxia there, wanting to make Lu Xiaofeng suspect the Red Shoes through this.

Jiang Qingxia was a member of the Red Shoes organization.

Gu Qing knew this, so he offered a well-intentioned suggestion.

"I'm certainly fine with that!"

Lu Xiaofeng said.

"I'm also fine with it."

Sikong Zhaixing said calmly.

The person behind the scenes only asked Sikong Zhaixing to bring the red satin; Sikong Zhaixing didn't care what method was used.

At this moment, Lu Xiaofeng looked at Xue Bing. To catch up with Sikong Zhaixing, Lu Xiaofeng had to go alone. If he brought Xue Bing, he would be slipped away by Sikong Zhaixing.

Xue Bing's face turned cold when Lu Xiaofeng looked at her, and she prepared to flare up.

"Lu Xiaofeng, I know you want to investigate the case."

Gu Qing said.

Lu Xiaofeng nodded.

"You also know that this time it is very dangerous and you might fall into the Embroidery Bandit's trap."

Gu Qing said again.

Lu Xiaofeng nodded again.

"Xue Bing is as beautiful as a fairy, and you really can't bear to let her fall into a dangerous situation, and you, you have no parents, and no brothers or sisters."

Gu Qing said at this time, "The aunts and grandmothers have all left or scattered, and although you have many friends, few are confidants. At this moment, looking around Hangzhou, I am the only confidant friend you have. Lu Xiaofeng, tell me, to whom should you entrust your beautiful Xue Bing?"

Gu Qing winked at Lu Xiaofeng.

(End of chapter)