Chapter 298 Untitled(1/2)
No matter how strange Xiaoye acted, Xu Qilin found an excuse that the poisoning made his brain problem. No one can say whether it can be good or when it will be good.
After breakfast, he rushed to the yamen and asked the assassin how the search was.
What disappointed Xu Qilin was that the search in the city was not successful, and the city gate inspection did not find any results. He barely caught a few of them, but after seeing them, he rejected and released them one by one.
It was very simple. Xu Qilin saw not only the assassin's figure, but also his eyes, which were very special and indescribable. He believed that he would recognize him again when he saw it.
But now, Xu Qilin ordered the city to stop searching, but secretly added guards at the city gate. At the same time, after the city gate was closed at night, patrol inspections on the streets were also strengthened.
Despite this, Xu Qilin felt that it was not easy to catch a person in ancient times. Moreover, the characteristics of height and appearance made it too loud, and it was hard to say how many people would be affected!
Therefore, the scope of the arrest was set in the city. He did not have much hope if he could catch it.
After putting this matter down, Xu Qilin roughly checked the relevant work after he left. Basically, he did it according to his arrangement. After more than a year of study and familiarity, the officials have mastered the process and done a good job.
In fact, although Xu Qilin was in Gaochang, his letters have not been stopped. He already knew some of the problems and put forward guiding opinions.
The autumn harvest is now the focus. This year's grain and cotton harvests are very good. With the promotion and use of fertilizers, the output has steadily increased.
It was noon in a blink of an eye, and the people sent by Xu Qilin also came back to hand in the office. I bought a soft armor in the commercial area outside the city. Xu Qilin was a little bigger, but he was quite satisfied.
The soft armor cannot withstand the strong bow and hard crossbow, and the knife can't help but stabbing the gun, but it is enough for small crossbows like the ones last night.
It would be nonsense to say that you are not afraid of death. Xu Qilin hasn't enjoyed it well yet, but he doesn't want to die in such a confused way.
Not only did the individual strengthen the protection, Xu Qilin also improved the security of his home. Even if he didn't say it, the yamen knew about this and would naturally ensure the safety of the superior.
Wu Song was in the capital, Lu Da stayed in Gaochang, and Xu Qilin also felt the lack of personal protection. It was not only quantity, but also quality.
Therefore, he sent people to recruit some brave and reliable heroes to enrich the bodyguard team.
Before this happened, the security work was indeed very loose. Xu Qilin also made shows from time to time, went on a concealed trip to experience the sufferings of the people. But now, he must consider more and take more precautions.
Who wants his own life? Xu Qilin was puzzled and was still messing around on the way home.
The kitchen ingredients were prepared and the hot pot was set up, but Scarlett and others had not come back yet.
I haven't seen the day in so many years and I haven't played in such a lively place. Xiaoye is afraid that he's crazy and refuses to come back, right?
Xu Qilin guessed this and was soon confirmed. Scarlett and several guards came back. As expected, A Ke had not visited enough and even came back to eat and had already gone to the restaurant to eat and drink.
"Then, let's eat together!" Xu Qilin waved his hand helplessly. Fortunately, there was a sensible girl. It felt really bad to eat alone.
"A Ke--" Scarlett shook his head helplessly, and there was nothing to say about A Ke's changes.
Just as Xu Qilin and Scarlett were sitting and eating hot pot, Fang Er, A Jiani and A Ke were having a hot meal in the restaurant in the commercial area outside the city.
"I like it." Fang Er grinned and watched A Ke stuff the flesh into his mouth with a storm. He was so hot that he sucked his mouth and didn't slow down. He couldn't help but express his appreciation.
A Jiani was already at a disadvantage. She looked at A Ke from time to time and then Fang Er. Although there was a difference between men and women, they were all eating and drinking moves that were open and close.
A Ke finally took a breath and muttered, "The taste is so fragrant, it should not be worse than the ones in the house, right?"
A Jiani laughed twice and said, "This is Zuixiaolou. A Lang has shares, and the dishes are also taught by him. Of course the taste is good!"
Oh, A Ke looked around and nodded, "I would have such a restaurant, and I wouldn't have enough food every day."
Fang Er smiled and said, "This is not easy, the cost is second, the key is that it is difficult to find a good chef."
"Why do you have to open a restaurant?" A Jiani felt that this was a bit redundant and said, "What do you want to eat in the house? Let the chef make it. It is only better than here, not worse than here."
A Ke blinked and nodded, "Yes, you can eat it at home, you don't have to spend money."
As she said that, she laughed and said, "I was having a crazy day today, and I even felt troublesome when I went back to eat. Well, I'll eat at the mansion tomorrow. Anyway, Alang won't blame him, right?"
Ajiani smiled and said, "Of course not. It's just that I'm having a meal outside, how much money can I spend? Besides, the boss here will not charge us any money."
A Ke nodded and said, "If you don't charge money, I want to drink wine!"
"My man, come with wine." Fang Er immediately greeted him loudly, and said to A Ke with a smile: "It's boring to drink alone, you'll come to accompany me."
"You are a big wine bag." A Ke stared at Wuliang's eyes and then started giggling.
"Nonsense." Fang Er disagreed and defended: "That's called a huge amount, a thousand cups will not be drunk."
A Ke stuck out his tongue, and his habitual movements really couldn't be changed.
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When dinner was about to be had, A Ke and others returned home with a lot of talents, not only for fun, but also for shopping and shopping.
When Xu Qilin saw A Ke like this, he couldn't help but think of the girls in later generations. This Xiaoye looked fresh and wanted to buy everything.
Xiaoye also copied the restaurant's recipes and prepared to let the chef in the house cook for her by example.
Xu Qilin called Xiaoye into the house and had a conversation alone. He told her not to act too strangely and to slowly move closer to A Ke's original image.
Xiaoye didn't agree. The wine he drank at noon now had a faint blush on his face. He smiled and said to Xu Qilin: "Actually, I have decided, and you don't have to give me money. My sister and I can dig up the treasures by ourselves."
Xu Qilin shook his head and said, "That's even more strange. As for money, you can withdraw it from the account and spend it casually. There must be treasures underground. Tell me, and give it to you all the money you dig out and sell it."
Xiaoye raised his face, looked at Xu Qilin, and said, "Didn't you say that my brain is not poisoned? What's the matter if it's strange?"
Xu Qilin stared at Xiaoye's eyes and found that there seemed to be two shadows of flowing beads in her eyes. After thinking for a while, he had to say helplessly: "It's strange that it's not good, it will make people suspicious and alienate you."
Oh, Xiaoye seemed to understand and said, "Forget it, I like Scarlett and Ajiani very much. It would be bad if they ignore me."
Xu Qilin nodded quickly and said, "Yes, you must always be good friends!"
The jade ring on Xiaoye's chest moved, and Daya appeared, looking at her girl with a complicated expression.
Although Xiaoye is no longer blind, she has lost the function of seeing ghosts. But as long as Daya wants her to see herself, she will naturally not be invisible.
"Sister." Xiaoye rushed over happily and kept saying, "I have been playing all day today, bought a lot of things, and I still ate delicious dishes in the restaurant. Tonight, let's have dinner together!"
Daya touched the girl's head, looked at the slightly unfamiliar image, smiled bitterly, and said, "As long as you are happy, I won't be with you for dinner. Remember to bring a pot of wine to your evening and talk to you."
"Okay!" Xiaoye smiled and said, "I'll take wine to drink with you. It's sweet. It's so fun to dizzy after drinking it!"
Xu Qilin shrugged and said, "I originally wanted you to go out and do something. Since your sisters have something to do, let's forget it."
Daya turned her head and asked, "But inquire about that assassin?"
Xu Qilin nodded and said, "It's always a hidden danger if you can't catch him."
Daya pondered for a moment and said, "When Xiaoye goes to bed, I will go out and take a walk on the street."
"Thank you for your hard work," Xu Qilin bowed and said, "I'll let someone bring the food in, and you sisters will have a chat while eating!"
"Don't forget to make the two dishes I ordered." Xiaoye hurriedly reminded.
Xu Qilin smiled and nodded, turned around and left the room.
Xu Qilin also had the idea of trying it out by asking for help from the assassin, or assuming that the assassin had been silenced and could meet the ghost.
After dinner, Xu Qilin took a few guards out of the mansion without waiting for Daya. Moreover, he did not ride a horse, but sat in a car and wandered around the city casually.
Yes, he could see the ghosts, but he didn't go to alarm. It was not until midnight that Daya appeared in the car.
At Xu Qilin's inquiring gaze, Daya shook her head and said briefly: "I have asked some questions, but I have never seen them."
Xu Qilin nodded, feeling that this was not unexpected. It was originally a search for Meng, so how could he find it so smoothly?
"Take another round and go home to sleep." Xu Qilin leaned back, looked at Daya, and asked jokingly: "Xiaoye has a lot of fun. What kind of body do you plan to find?"
Daya pursed her lips and said, "I have been waiting for so many years. I have to choose the best one! At least the kind that doesn't have to worry about food and drink, and is happy."
Xu Qilin smiled and said, "Princess, princess, or is it the daughter of a wealthy family."
"Are they happy?" Daya curled her lips and said, "I don't think so?"
This is true. Xu Qilin knows that those noble girls also have troubles and may not be happy.
After a bitter smile, Xu Qilin said: "The rich and the poor have their own worries and discomforts. How can there be people who are always happy and happy!"
Daya expressed her silence to this, and after a while, she said quietly: "Shaoye should live in your house for the time being! Well, it's best to have a name."
"What's the name?" Xu Qilin also felt relieved. Xiaoye might not have thought of these, but she and Xu Qilin were not related to each other, and they lived, ate and spent money, which was a bit unreasonable.
It’s not that Xu Qilin is stingy, but it also makes outsiders not confused. For example, Scarlett and Ajiani, although they are maids, they are at ease. Who makes their own Alang spoiled?
"You have two maids, so let Xiaoye be your pampered sister!" Daya said with a smile: "A Ke is not older than you?"
Xu Qilin was not very clear, but said with confidence: "Of course it's not as big as me, just be honest as a girl."
As he said that, Xu Qilin glanced at Daya and joked: "When you are possessed, don't be a child, but you have to call Xiaoye sister."
Daya raised her eyebrows and wanted to speak, but she also found it very funny. She couldn't help but turn her head to look out of the car window, but a smile appeared on her face.
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No clues were found, and although Xu Qilin was still a little resentful, he had to let it go for the time being.
Since it cannot be solved from the outside, strengthening internal security has become the best choice.
The job of recruiting servants to protect the hospital soon came to an end. Fang Er volunteered to check everyone's skills. According to his statement, more than a dozen people barely passed.
After the matter came to an end, Xu Qilin devoted his energy to his work.
This year, God has taken good care of it, and the promotion of planting technology has been smoothly promoted and irrigation facilities have been more complete. Ganzhou's grain output is three times that of last year, and cotton is five times that of last year.
Even so, Ganzhou still has a lot of room for exploration. As long as the population can continue to grow, wasteland can be reclaimed and the planting area can be increased.
The imperial court was still supporting the construction and development of Ganzhou, but because Suzhou and Xizhou have also entered the fast lane of development, the strong population demand inevitably affected Ganzhou.
To be continued...