Chapter 184 Qin Qiong Departs

Chapter 184 Qin Qiong Departs

Chapter 184 Qin Qiong Departs
The Qiaoan Inn also started an uprising. Zhao Zhi led thirty Dali Temple guards into the inn and arrested the owner, waiters and guests, a total of more than twenty people.

When Xiao Xia and his men arrived, the yard was full of terrified people.

"Have all the people been caught?" Xiao Xia walked forward and asked.

The leading Tiqi bowed and said, "All the people we have captured are here. Zhao Pingshi is leading other brothers to search the inn carefully!"

Xiao Xia turned around and looked carefully at the people who were caught. The shopkeeper and several waiters were terrified, and the other guests staying in the hotel were all in a panic. It was hard to see any clues, but it was easy to investigate. Those who stayed in the hotel for a long time must be their accomplices.

At this time, cheers were faintly heard from the inn. Did the Tiqi discover something?
Soon, Zhao Zhi hurried out and bowed to Xiao Xia, saying, "There is no one else in the inn, but we found a secret cellar in the firewood room, which contains a large number of weapons."

Xiao Xia snorted, and then said to Zhao Zhi: "Take them all back to the Dali Temple for interrogation, and then interrogate the clerks and the shopkeeper separately. One of them will definitely confess honestly."

"I understand. What about the weapons in the cellar?"

"Send someone to inform Xiao Shaoqing immediately and ask him to bring people over to seal it up!"

"Follow the order!"

Zhao Zhi immediately sent someone to the Dali Temple to inform Shaoqing Xiao Yu.

In the west courtyard of Xiao Xia's mansion, Zhang Huan and Qin Qiong were sitting in the yard. Zhang Huan said after a while, "Brother, do you really not want to stay?"

Qin Qiong shook his head, and Zhang Huan immediately said anxiously: "Brother, this is a rare opportunity! How many times in our lifetime can we enter the Dali Temple?"

Qin Qiong sighed and said, "I know this is a chance to enter the Dali Temple, and perhaps the only chance in my life, but I really don't want to let my conscience down!"

"Brother, Shan Xiongxin deserves what he got for his crime. It has nothing to do with you!"

Qin Qiong still shook his head. "He treated me as a friend, but I betrayed him. I can say that I did it for the law of the Great Sui Dynasty, and I feel at ease because of it, but if I go to the Dali Temple for this, then it is not for the law of the Great Sui Dynasty. Brother, you have nothing to do with Shan Xiongxin, you can be indifferent, but I can't. If I go to the Dali Temple by betraying my friend, then I am not Qin Qiong."

"Brother, I."

Qin Qiong patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't say anything more. Stay here. If you become an official one day, I hope you can help me!"

"Brother, aren't you going to take part in the martial arts exam?"

Qin Qiong shook his head. "I found that I am not suitable to serve the court. My father and grandfather were generals of Northern Qi, and they may not be willing for me to serve the Sui Dynasty. After returning to Qi County, I plan to change my career and open a martial arts school to teach some apprentices. I have been running around as a head of police for these years, and I have neglected my family."

"But how are you going to tell Master Xiao?"

Qin Qiong sighed and said, "Please tell Master Xiao that I am so grateful for your kindness. If there is a chance in the future, Qin Qiong will definitely repay you with gratitude!"

Qin Qiong returned to his room, picked up his luggage, put on his double maces, climbed on his horse, and prepared to set off.

Zhang Huan stood up and said, "Let me escort you out of the city! I have the Dali Temple badge, otherwise you won't be able to leave the city with your double maces!"

Qin Qiong nodded, and the two men urged their horses to leave Qinrenfang. Zhang Huan saw Qin Qiong out of the city and watched his figure disappear into the distance.

Zhang Huan let out a long sigh, turned his horse around and headed for the Old Town Inn. He had forgotten two pieces of luggage with the innkeeper.

Zhang Huan arrived at the inn, and the innkeeper smiled and said, "Master Zhang, what a coincidence! Someone left a name card for Master Qin. Please be sure to go there."

"Who!"

"I don't know. It's in an envelope. I don't dare to open it casually. It should be the person who came to see Mr. Qin yesterday."

Zhang Huan was a little confused. Qin Qiong had already left, so what was the point of having this business card?

He tore open the envelope, took out the business card, took a look at it, and was immediately shocked.

The name card reads: Prince of Pingyuan Yang Yu.

When Qin Qiong left Chang'an, Xiao Xia was waiting for his assignment in Lingyan Pavilion.

Yang Gongren hurried to Lingyan Pavilion, "Mr. Xiao, do you have any questions?"

Xiao Xia handed Yang Gongren an official letter from the Dali Temple, "I wonder if this counts?"

Yang Gongren took the letter and took a look at it, his eyes suddenly widened.

'Xihai County Duke Xiao Xia arrested 17 members of the National Protection Association of the Northern Qi remnants in Chang'an, destroyed their Chang'an lair, and arrested Gao Changfeng, an important member of the National Protection Association. The Dali Temple hereby certifies this. '"It's only been two days! How did Master Xiao do it?" Yang Gongren was really surprised.

"It must be God's arrangement! Some coincidences. I just want to know, does this count as completing the mission?"

"It shouldn't be a big problem, but let me confirm it! I will give you a clear answer in two days."

"Okay! I'll take my leave now."

Yang Gongren smiled and said, "Mr. Xiao, are you willing to listen to my reminder?"

Xiao Xia bowed and said, "Envoy Yang, please speak!"

"I suggest you take part in the military examination. Having achievements will support you at the critical moment."

Xiao Xia nodded silently, "Thanks for the reminder!"

Xiao Xia rode back to his mansion on horseback, only to see Zhang Huan standing in front of the gate.

Xiao Xia got off the horse and said with a smile: "Why are you standing here? Where is Brother Qin?"

Zhang Huan bowed and said, "I just want to tell you that Brother Qin has left and returned to Qi County."

Xiao Xia was startled, "Why?"

"Hey! It's a long story."

"Let's talk about it after we get into the mansion!"

Xiao Xia handed the horse to Lao Tian and took Zhang Huan into the mansion. When they walked into the central hall, they saw A Chu and his sister picking dates in the courtyard. The trees were full of red dates, which were particularly tempting.

When Ah Chu saw Xiao Xia coming back, he was startled and quickly pulled his sister aside.

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "It's okay, keep fighting!"

A Ke quickly picked up the small basket filled with dates and handed it to Xiao Xia, "Sir, eat the dates!"

Xiao Xia smiled and touched her head, grabbed a handful of dates for Zhang Huan, and grabbed a few for himself.

"This jujube tree was transplanted from the imperial palace. It is of very good quality and is a famous tribute jujube in Yan'an County."

The two walked into the lobby and sat down. Ah Chu brought hot tea. After drinking a sip of tea, Zhang Huan explained in detail the cause and effect of Qin Qiong's departure. Finally, he sighed and said, "Brother Qin is too loyal. He asked the young master to forgive him. He said that he would never thank you for your kindness to him. One day, he will definitely repay you!"

This is the trajectory of fate. Xiao Xia thought that she could change Qin Qiong's life, but unexpectedly, Qin Qiong still went back. In fact, the same is true for Shan Xiongxin. In the chess game arranged by God, all the chess pieces have their respective positions. No matter how they are adjusted, they will eventually return to their original positions.

"I certainly don't blame him!"

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "He is a piece of gold. No matter where he is, he will emit a shining golden light."

"Oh, right! There is another strange thing."

Zhang Huan took out the letter and handed it to Xiao Xia, saying, "This is the letter that the innkeeper gave me when I went to the inn to pick up something this morning. It was left yesterday afternoon."

It turned out to be Prince Pingyuan Yang Yu. Xiao Xia was a little surprised. Did the prince want to recruit Qin Qiong?
Qin Qiong was only slightly famous in Shandong, and was completely unknown in the capital. The reason why he knew Qin Qiong was because of the Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties and later history. How could the prince know Qin Qiong?
Xiao Xia really couldn't figure it out, but he didn't think about it anymore, so he nodded and said, "Has the Dali Temple made arrangements?"

"It's all arranged, the dormitory has also been arranged, I'll report there soon!"

Xiao Xia took out fifty taels of silver and handed it to Zhang Huan, "This is a little gift from me. There are many places to spend money in Chang'an."

Zhang Huan was deeply moved. He knelt down on one knee and said, "If you have any orders, I will go through fire and water for you!"

"Please get up quickly!"

Xiao Xia gave a few more instructions before Zhang Huan said goodbye and left. He had already sent away his luggage and was waiting to see Xiao Xia for the last time.

After Zhang Huan left, Xiao Xia read the letter carefully again and felt that something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)