Luocheng East City is like spring all year round, and the lush vitality of the city always starts here.

While the people of Luo City were still trembling with fear, the businessmen in Dongshi had quietly removed the door panels and started doing business in a low-key manner.

Chen Ji was dressed in gray cloth and walked up and down the street, as if he was looking for something. He looked relaxed, as if today was no different from the past. Finally, he stopped in front of the Dingchang Pawn Shop, looked up at the plaque, and then He raised his foot and crossed the threshold: "Shopkeeper, it's a gift."

The pawn shop counter is different from an ordinary store. The front counter is sealed with varnished wooden boards, leaving only a small window high up.

Behind the window, an old shopkeeper with white hair and beard lowered his head and squinted his eyes to look out of the small window: "What does the young man want to pledge?" Chen Ji took out a huge pearl from his sleeve and raised his hand and handed it over: "Dong. Pearl."

The old shopkeeper took it casually, brought it close to his eyes and said carefully: "Remember, if you are a poor young man, you can only pawn a few yuan."

At this time, there were many slang words in pawnshops, such as robes being called "wind-blocking", silver being called "soft goods dragon", gold being called "hard goods dragon", pearls being called "yuanzi", fox skin being called "big hair", and sheepskin being called "small hair". .Whenever someone pawns something, the shopkeeper will first make some derogatory remarks. If someone pawns leather goods, he will say, "It's just a bare board with no hair. It's a piece of hair that has been eaten by insects and rats."

Chen Ji asked with a smile: "How much silver can be exchanged?" The old shopkeeper thought for a while: "Twenty taels of silver."

Chen Ji asked, "I heard someone say that this thing is worth four hundred taels."

The old shopkeeper held the pearl in his hand and squinted at the traces: "Young man, I'm afraid this thing came from something shady. How can ordinary people find such a big pearl? I only give you twenty taels for this one... , if you feel inferior, go and ask other families. But if I send you to the official for investigation, I'm afraid it will cost you your life."

Chen Ji didn't refute, he just took out another object from his sleeve and handed it over: "Then you can help me take a look at this thing." The old shopkeeper casually took the Secret Service badge and subconsciously said: "It's dull... eh. Oh, ancestor!"

There was a clang inside the counter, and the old shopkeeper fell from the high chair. He ignored the pain and hurriedly opened the side door next to the counter and ran out: "What kind of wind has brought you here? I just didn't have any eyesight, that one Dongzhu, it’s whatever you say it’s worth!”

Chen Ji said calmly: "I don't mean to embarrass you, just give me the beads according to the market price."

The old shopkeeper hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, we will get the money for you right now. Do you want to get it right or not?"

"Absolutely," Chen Ji said, "Don't rush to cut off the money. Do you have Laoshan ginseng pawned by others in your Dingchang pawn shop? I don't want the old ginseng."

"Yes, yes, you have spoken, can we not have any?" The old shopkeeper said: "Brother, take out all the ginseng in our warehouse and let the officer choose."

Chen Ji waited silently. This Dongzhu was left by Concubine Jing when she sent Chunhua to frame him. He had not used it for so long. Firstly, he was worried about being taken advantage of and there would be trouble in the future. Secondly, he was worried that he would not be able to survive in this world. Official status can easily be deceived. Now that Concubine Jing has passed away, this Dongzhu is free of future troubles.

The old shopkeeper brought out eight exquisite wooden boxes: "Look, these are the ginseng collected from our pawn shop. If you want, you can press thirty taels... No, press twenty taels." I'll give you a discount on the price of one stick." Chen Ji suddenly asked, "How much did this cost? Come over and show me the account book."

The old shopkeeper immediately grimaced: "Fifteen taels a piece!"

Chen Ji thought for a moment: "Okay, throw away the wooden boxes and wrap the ginseng in cloth."

After burning the incense, he carried the ginseng and the silver and left the pawn shop. But as soon as he left, Yunyang turned out of the alley on the side of the pawn shop and walked in.

In just a moment, Yunyang walked out of the pawn shop and came to a carriage across the street and said in a low voice: "Master Bailong, this guy went in and showed his identity as a secret agent and pawned Concubine Jing's lost property for four hundred and sixty taels of silver. That dong bead, and then eight ginseng sticks were bought from the pawn shop for fifteen taels per piece."

A lazy voice came from the carriage: "No more?" "No more."

Bailong said slowly through the car curtain: "This boy is very cautious. He kept an Dongzhu for so long before pawning it. He has just obtained the cultivation path, and it is understandable that he wants to exchange for cultivation resources... Yunyang, what do you think? Do you know where Concubine Yun is?" Yun Yang thought for a while: "Master Bailong, do you think highly of this kid? He is just a young apprentice in a medical clinic. How can he know where Concubine Yun is?"

Bailong said lightly: "Yunyang, it's not easy for you and the rabbit to be in the zodiac. You have to cherish it. Although you are born killers, you can't be killers for your whole life." Yunyang hesitated: "What do you mean, sir?"

Bailong smiled and said: "I know you and Jiaotu are worried about this boy's revenge, but he has now come under the eyes of the Master of the Interior. If you are not completely sure, it is better not to provoke him." Yun Yang understood. : "My lord asked me to look for an opportunity to kill with one strike."

Bailong in the car was silent for a moment, then laughed and cursed: "Yunyang, you are also a wonderful person. If you have this spare time, why not find Concubine Yun for me quickly? Without her, many things cannot be done. It is within a short distance. The time limit given by the Lord is only half a month. If things are not handled properly and she is allowed to run away, be careful that both you and I will be punished."

"This woman is also alert, and she ran away without a trace as if she had noticed it in advance." Yun Yang complained in a low voice: "Sir, the White Rabbit and I are not good at finding people, so why not let the Golden Pig and the Dream Rooster go." Bai Long thought for a moment: "That's right. Let's go back to the Liu family's mansion."

Yunyang exclaimed, sat on the coachman's seat and raised his whip.

On the eaves of Dingchang Pawn Shop, a civet cat that was taking a nap with its paws in its arms opened its eyes, stood up, climbed over the ridge of the roof, and disappeared...

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At Ma Kee Noodle Stall a few blocks away, the boss was stirring the bone soup in a large pot with a long-handled wooden spoon, when someone came in and said, "Boss, a bowl of noodles, and a portion of mutton." The boss said. He asked casually without looking back: "Your Majesty, would you like wide noodles or thin noodles?"

"Wall noodles."

The boss turned around and saw a handsome and thin young man who had found a place to sit by the window. He responded: "Please wait a moment, sir." While he was making noodles, he heard the young man ask:

"Boss, why is there no one in the store during lunch?"

The boss smiled bitterly and said: "There is a war in the city, so only the merchants who have settled down are willing to come out to buy food. These merchants are also unlucky. They want to go home but can't. The goods are piled at the dock and they have to pay warehouse fees to the Caobang."

The young man asked casually: "Are there no boats at the pier?"

The boss threw the torn pieces of dough into the boiling pot: "I don't know why, but I won't leave the boat anyway."

Chen Ji looked at the sparse pedestrians outside the window. He guessed that in the Secret Intelligence Department's plan, the Liu family and Prince Jing were closely related. After killing the Liu family, they would kill Prince Jing and kill two birds with one stone. But no one expected that,

When Prince Jing was in a coma, he reminded Concubine Yun that "The Prince has discovered that Han Tong, the leader of the Luotian Sect, often comes to visit the princess," causing Concubine Yun to immediately escape from the palace and hide. Due to a strange combination of circumstances, the Secret Service lost a key witness.

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Now that the Secret Service can't find Concubine Yun, it can't use the evidence of "Prince Jing's Mansion to collude with the Military Intelligence Department of Jing Dynasty" to crucify a powerful feudal prince with great reputation. But Concubine Yun is always a huge hidden danger in Luo City.

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The boss held a wooden tray and placed it in front of Chen Ji: "Your welcome, sir, you are the first guest today. I'll give you an extra side or two." Chen Ji took out the chopsticks from the wooden tube on the table and thanked him.

I had just eaten two mouthfuls of noodles when I saw a fluffy dark cloud jumping from outside to the window sill, meowing: "No one is following. The pier is guarded by people from the Secret Service, and they are only allowed in but not out. At this moment, a group of secret agents are

They searched everywhere in plainclothes, and once anyone approached the dock, they would be caught and questioned. All the houses in Libang’s house on the dock were turned upside down.”

Chen Ji smiled and took the mutton in the bowl and handed it to his mouth: "Thank you, it's been a hard day these days." Wu Yun picked up the mutton, raised his head and swallowed it in his stomach: "It's so hot!"

Chen Ji picked up another piece of mutton and blew it before passing it to its mouth: "Where is she?" After Wu Yun ate it, he meowed softly: "Here he comes."

As he finished speaking, he saw a yellow-faced woman passing by carrying a vegetable basket outside the window. Chen Ji immediately put down his chopsticks, dropped thirty-two copper coins on the table, and stood up to follow.

The woman was carrying a basket like the aunt next door. She first went to the grain and oil store and bought two taels of stick noodles, and then went to the street corner to buy some grain pancakes. Then she turned into a small alley. Between the white walls and gray tiles, there were traces of traces.

Behind her she whispered: "Mrs. Yunfei."

The woman ignored him and continued walking forward calmly.

Chen Ji followed her leisurely and said again: "You just went to quietly observe the pier, right? The eunuchs blocked the pier and closely monitored all the Caobang members under Luo Tianzong. You want to leave Luo City

, but I can't leave at all." The woman turned back and looked at Chen Ji doubtfully: "This young man, are you talking to me? I'm afraid you have the wrong person."

At this time, Concubine Yun's body was no longer bejeweled, her gray cloth shirt was patched, and her cloth shoes had a small hole on the toe.

The other party's appearance has also changed, her eyebrows are much thinner, the bridge of her nose is much higher, and her lips are much smaller. Even people who are familiar with her may not be able to recognize her face to face. No wonder the Secret Service can't find her.

Concubine Yun ignored Chen Ji and turned to leave.

But she heard Chen Ji behind her suddenly say: "Madam, I have a way to send you to Jingchao."

Concubine Yun suddenly turned around with the vegetable basket on her arm and asked with a haughty expression: "How did you find me?"

In just this moment, the other party straightened her shoulders and back, and transformed into the dignified princess again. Even the coarse scarf and clothes could not hide the aristocratic look she had shown for many years. Chen Ji said calmly: "Madam is eager to leave Luo City now, Luo Tianzong I can’t help you, but I can.”

Concubine Yun asked back: "Hasn't the power of your Military Intelligence Department in Luo City been uprooted by the eunuchs? Why did you send me away?"

Chen Ji didn't want to bring up his identity as a spy again, but at this time he could only go along with what the other party said: "Our Military Intelligence Department has been lurking in Ningchao for so many years, so we have the confidence. Otherwise, how would I have found you? You don't need to Too many questions to ask, just know that I can help you leave."

Concubine Yun pondered for a moment, stared at Chen Ji and said, "Everyone in the world has nothing to gain. Why does your Jingchao Military Intelligence Department want to help me?" Chen Ji explained: "Our Military Intelligence Department wants to cooperate with Luo Tianzong, so naturally we want to save my wife's life. "

Concubine Yun suddenly smiled and said, "You are lying." Chen Ji asked calmly, "What do you mean, madam?"

Concubine Yun carried the vegetable basket and walked towards Chen Ji step by step. She stopped slowly when she was two steps away: "You are here for Bai Li, right?" Chen Ji remained silent.

The two stood in a narrow alley facing each other, and the atmosphere was solemn.

After a while, Chen Ji said: "Madam, can you answer me a question?" Concubine Yun said noncommittally: "Ask."

Chen Ji asked: "Did you contact me, the Military Intelligence Department of Jingchao, under the instruction of the prince?" Concubine Yun sneered: "If there was no instruction from him, why would I contact you?"

Chen Ji took a deep breath: "Does the prince know my identity as a Jing Dynasty spy?" Concubine Yun laughed: "So you are worried about this, so of course he knows about it." Chen Ji was suddenly confused.

When Bai Long mentioned Concubine Yun's hookup with Jing Chao, Chen Ji realized that this was part of the plan between the Secret Service and Prince Jing. Prince Jing must know his identity as a spy, and Concubine Yun had no reason to hide it from him. But Prince Jing Now that you know it, why don't you care about your identity as a spy, and even go so far as to entrust you with it?

And since the other party is entrusting an orphan, Bailong, Jinzhu and others must never know his identity, otherwise the entrustment would be meaningless. Why did Prince Jing conceal this matter from the Secret Service?

Chen Ji suddenly had a headache. He always felt like he was stuck in a quagmire, but he didn't know how he got into it and how to get out. He raised his head and looked at Concubine Yun: "Madam, no matter what you think, please come tomorrow Come back here in the evening and I will take you away from Luo City."

Concubine Yun asked in a deep voice, "How can we get out of the city without the secret agent badge?" Chen Ji said, "I have my own way."

Concubine Yun turned around and left: "I hope you didn't say anything arrogant."
Chapter completed!