The prince is very fierce

As night fell, Zhu Manzhi walked aimlessly along the bustling long street, searching the people passing by to see if there was that familiar shadow.

Now every day after coming out of the Criminal Investigation Department, Zhu Manzhi would run home first, wash and dress up carefully, put on the newly purchased skirt, and then run out to hang out to see if he could meet Xu Buling.

It's not because of anything else. As the saying goes, "Returning home in splendor", Zhu Manzhi's family can't be found, and the only one he knows is Xu Buling. He has to find someone to show off his good looks, and Ning Qingye's charming girl can't even say a word of praise. If you can say it, you can only ask Xu Buling.

But having said that, Xu Buling hasn't been here for a long time since we last went to dig a grave together.

Zhu Manzhi still misses her a lot. She can't go to Prince Su's Mansion to pay New Year greetings, so she can only wait.

However, Zhu Manzhi felt better when he thought of a fox who was waiting stupidly. At least that fox was waiting stupidly, and she also earned a lot of money during this period.

After wandering around Sun's shop for a while and not seeing Xu Buling coming, Zhu Manzhi stopped thinking and skipped to the alley where Ning Qingye was hiding, with his hands behind his back, ready to continue to deceive the inexperienced Jianghu. Chu'er works as a laborer for her.

Squeak——

Because they had been in contact for a long time, Zhu Manzhi didn't even bother to knock on the door, and directly opened the door and came to the courtyard.

Under the eaves of the old house, Ning Qingye sat by the small stove and polished her sword. Over the past month, her complexion had improved a lot, and she was no longer drinking any medicine to warm her body. The heroic spirit between her brows was getting stronger and stronger, gradually suppressing the Si's natural charm.

Seeing Zhu Manzhi coming, Ning Qingye didn't even raise an eyebrow, just pretending it didn't exist.

Zhu Manzhi walked up to him with a smile and frowned:

"Xiao Ning, why are you wiping your sword? Could it be that you want to assassinate our Mr. Zhang again?"

Ning Qingye put down the handkerchief and sword oil, put the sword 'Shangchun' back into its scabbard, and shook her head:

"Zhang Xiang's martial arts skills are too high. I am no match for him now. It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. I didn't say hello to the mountain when I came out this time. I should be anxious if I don't go back..."

"ah?!"

Zhu Manzhi was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly knelt down to get close to him, looking like a little girl:

"Xiao Ning, why are you in such a hurry to go back? It will be so fun for us to have a good time in Chang'an together. What fun is there in the Taoist temple, eating fast and chanting Buddha's name..."

Ning Qingye is not a fool, how can she make people addicted to prostitution for free:

"I have made up my mind to go. I will wait until Mr. Xu comes to say hello and then leave. You wish yourself good luck."

Zhu Manzhi's face suddenly became sad, and he squatted beside him and hesitated:

"How about... how about if we earn money in the future, let's... let's divide it eighty-two?"

"You are eight and I am two?"

"Qi San is fine..."

Muttering, nagging.

The two of them hadn't been chatting for long when a camel bell suddenly appeared outside the courtyard gate.

Ning Qingye was alert and stood up with his sword in hand. Zhu Manzhi couldn't scare anyone without the wolf guard clothes, so he quickly stood up and ran behind Ning Qingye.

jingle--

The ringing of the camel bell stopped at the door, and then a red silhouette appeared on the courtyard wall, still covered by red gauze, only revealing a pair of green eyes.

"Miss Ning, I haven't seen you for a few days, and you look a lot better."

Ning Qingye frowned slightly and looked around the surroundings. After making sure that no one else was approaching, she asked coldly:

"How did you find me?"

Zhongli Chuchu jumped down from the courtyard wall, raised her chin and pointed at Zhu Manzhi:

"Last time at the wine shop, I saw you and this girl together. I was looking for you around the wine shop just now. When I saw her coming, I followed her."

"..."

Ning Qingye turned her head and looked at Zhu Manzhi, her eyes clearly saying: That's it? Also the Wolf Guard, being followed so far by someone leading a camel without being noticed...

Zhu Manzhi smiled coquettishly, looked at the newly arrived fox Meizi in red, and changed the topic:

"It turns out he is Xiao Ning's friend. I wish you all the best. May I ask who the girl is?"

"Zhongli Chuchu, just call me Sister Zhongli."

Zhongli Chuchu raised her hand to untie the veil, and Hongxiu slid it down, revealing the silver bracelet on her wrist. He walked straight to the eaves and pulled a stool to sit down, crossing his legs and sitting in a somewhat casual posture.

Zhu Manzhi took a sneak look and saw that her appearance was completely different from that of a Central Plains woman. She had a high nose, big eyes and green eyes, making her look like a female temptress. She turned her head and looked at Ning Qingye again, compared it for a moment, and then subconsciously straightened her chest, trying to make herself look bigger.

Ning Qingye naturally didn't pay attention to this aspect. He sat down next to the small stove and put the long sword on his knees:

"Miss Zhong, come here to pay New Year's greetings?"

Zhu Manzhi raised his little eyebrows, not surprised by Ning Qingye's rude words.

Zhongli Chuchu didn't have much contact with Ning Qingye, so naturally he didn't understand Ning Qingye's temperament. He thought it was a joke and curled up his lips:

"My surname is Zhongli. Just think of it as coming here to pay New Year greetings."

Ning Qingye nodded slightly, stood up, and prepared to cook and entertain the guests.

Fortunately, Zhu Manzhi was smarter. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'll cook while you talk about your business." After that, he ran to the small kitchen next to him.

Zhongli Chuchu felt a little embarrassed: "You Jianghu people in the Central Plains are really hospitable... I came here today to discuss something with you."

Ning Qingye put the small copper pot on the stove to boil water:

"Say it."

"I'm a businessman, and I came to Chang'an just to make some money. I heard the news a few days ago that Mr. Chen Si from Chang'an seems to be gathering people to do something. The bounty is huge, which is a big deal."

"What are you doing?"

"It's not clear yet. I heard that we need about ten people. I can get two here, but I don't have a connection to get in. If you know Mr. Chen Si, can you help me?"

Ning Qingye went to Beijing to assassinate Zhang Xiang, and he used Mr. Chen Si's connection, so he must know him. She thought for a moment:

"Chang'an is a place with many hidden talents. You've just arrived, so you'd better not get involved in the muddy water. Be careful and leave your message here."

"Hehe..."

Zhongli Chuchu laughed twice and spread her hands indifferently: "We, the Jianghu people of Baiyue, always have our heads hanging on our belts. There is no reason not to do business when it comes to us. If you are willing, you can come with me. You don't have to help me, but you can lead the way. Afterwards, according to the rules of the Jianghu, I will give you 10% of the reward money."

Ning Qingye is a Jianghu person, and Jianghu people also need to eat and wear clothes. He has been in Chang'an for more than two months, and the money he brought has long been exhausted. He nodded gently:

"I can take you there, but I may not help you."

Zhongli Chuchu nodded: "Okay."

After reaching an agreement, the two of them had no more words.

A little later, Zhu Manzhi came with a large tray containing three bowls of chopped green onion and egg noodles, and said with a smile:

"Let's eat, hey~ Xiao Ning and Xiao Zhong, I think we are destined to be together, why don't we become sworn brothers..."

Ning Qingye said directly: "Go home and practice for a few more decades, and when you can deal with the hooligans on the street by yourself, you can go out and make your own way in the world."

"Hey~ Xiao Ning, you should be more tactful when you speak, otherwise you will definitely suffer in the future..."

"Tsk~"

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