The shopkeeper of Manji Jewelry Store is Fang, a very cunning middle-aged man. Perhaps because of his excessive calculations, most of his head was bald, and everyone called him Fang Tuzi behind him, which is also a manifestation of his unkindness.

However, he had a pair of famous poisonous eyes. When any jewelry and gems came to his hands, he immediately knew how much it was worth and how much money he could make. He could make money for his boss. Princess Taiping also valued him very much and gave him a high salary of fifty cents a month.

At this time, the shopkeeper Fang was carefully pinching a sapphire and carefully observing it in the sunlight. The preciousness of the sapphire lies not only in its size, but also in its purity.

Manager Fang was very satisfied. This sapphire was not only as big as a pigeon egg, but also as pure as a pigeon egg. It was a real gem, worth at least two thousand stalks.

His eyes rolled, and the corner of his eyes fell on the woman selling gems next to him. How could this village woman have such expensive gems?

The poison of Fang's eyes is not only because he can distinguish the value of jewelry, but also because he also looks at people. He knows how to buy low and sell high, so that he can get the greatest benefits.

This village woman looked at her clothes from poor families, and even the jewelry she wore was made of cheap silver and copper. She would be so happy that she would be crazy about this gem.

But the shopkeeper Fang was not anxious and asked calmly: "Is this a gem I bought from the Sogdians, right?"

Manager Fang knew that the rubies in Xiaoshiguo's colored Pocheng were the most famous and could be called the hometown of rubies. However, the quality was not very good, so the price was the cheapest. Ruby as big as this gem was at most 200 stagnant per ruby.

Manager Fang first had to confuse rubies and sapphires, and then showed her the price of ordinary rubies in the store, which was only over 200 guan. Then he gave her three hundred guans himself, and she would kneel down and kowtow to him. This routine was tried and done by him.

This village woman was dressed in Di Yan. Of course, she was not here to sell sapphires. Sitting opposite the bald man made her feel uncomfortable and just wanted to leave immediately.

"I don't know what corn man or wheat man. I actually dug out this sapphire from the ground and dug out a bead. It was very bright at night and there was no need to light the light."

Manager Fang was stunned. Did he hear it wrong? Isn’t that the bead that doesn’t need to light the lamp? Isn’t it Ye Mingzhu? He suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and asked without saying a word: “What kind of bead is it?”

The village woman gestured: "It looks like a very clear water droplet, about the size of a chicken egg."

"Will it light up slowly in the dark place, and then it becomes brighter and brighter, shining with white light?"

The village woman nodded repeatedly, "That's it. How much is it worth? Can it be sold for 100 cents?"

Manager Fang almost fell to the point of falling. Ye Mingzhu, who is worth 100% worth of money, thinks it is a pig selling?

He looked at the gem in his hand again. Yes, it was a top-quality sapphire, and it was definitely not something like this woman could own. Manager Fang had already believed her words, and the village woman dug up the treasure.

And someone said hello to himself. If Ye Mingzhu appears, you must pay attention. He pretended to be calm and said, "It sounds like a good bead. Where is the bead? Can you show it to me?"

"The bead is in my elder brother's hands, why don't I leave you an inn address!"

Di Yan stretched out her hand and gently took back the sapphire from the shopkeeper's hand. Her movements seemed unhappy and casual, but shopkeeper Fang couldn't avoid it.

He thought it was his negligence. He watched the village woman put the sapphire back in her bag and wanted to grab it back, but when he thought of her night pearl, he couldn't help swallowing, "Where do you live?"

Di Yan handed him a note, "This is the inn we stay in. If you want that bead, go and have an interview with my elder brother. I will sell this gem to you tomorrow."

Di Yan stood up and walked towards the lobby calmly. Manager Fang held the note and felt in a mess. He didn't know what to do. After staying for a long time, he said to the guy: "I have something to do and go out for a while!"

Soon, Shopkeeper Fang left the store and got on a carriage. The carriage drove towards the imperial city, but he did not notice that a horse rider was following his carriage from afar.

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At night, in Lehefang, not far from the south gate, dozens of men in black had quietly surrounded an inn. The inn is called the "Shunfeng Inn". Diagonally opposite it, there is an old house inn.

At this time, in a room on the third floor of the Old House Inn, Li Zhen and Di Yan were watching the man in black surrounding the inn opposite him.

"Brother Li, are you sure these people are not Princess Taiping's people?"

Li Zhen nodded, "In the afternoon, the shopkeeper went to the palace city and found a Yulin Army General named Wang Ning. I asked about it. Wang Ning was Wei Tuaner's confidant. These men in black should be Wang Ning's subordinates."

"Strange, why didn't he look for fish-picked dragon?" Di Yan asked in confusion.

Li Zhen smiled and said, "Did you forget? Yupinlong was shot in Chang'an and should be recovering from his injuries at home now. Wei Tuaner used this Wang Ning to find Ye Mingzhu. This shows that Wei Tuaner already knew that Ye Mingzhu was released and she was also actively looking for it."

Di Yan glanced at him and said slowly: "I found that you always thought that you were the only one who was smart, and others were fools. One day, you would be smart and be mistaken by your cleverness."

"Are you referring to me doing things for Shangguan Wan'er?"

"It's not just this matter, you shouldn't be involved in the power struggle between them. The last time you were involved in Wu Chengsi's case, it can be said that it was not your original intention, but this time the struggle between Shangguan Wan'er and Wei Tuan'er, you took the initiative to join. I don't know what to say about you. Do you think they are fighting with women who grab hair and face-catching?"

Li Zhen was silent. In fact, he had considered this question more than once. He always made reasons for himself, such as he had already boarded Shangguan Wan'er's pirate ship. Is this true?

If he refused to join, he could protect him with Gao Yanfu's power. Of course, he did not do anything for Shangguan Wan'er because of her little favor.

What is that for? He wants to take this opportunity to change his destiny? Maybe he has this idea, but it won't let him take his life on the risk.

Although he refused to admit it himself, he knew in his heart that it was because Shangguan Wan'er asked him for help. He had a special kindness towards this woman, a memory from his previous life.

Li Zhen was silent for a moment and said, "Just this time, I will stay away from the court when it is over."

Di Yan sighed in her heart, "It's not so easy." Her father always said that he could finally be free from the court, but although he is in Pengze, his heart is in Luoyang!"

At this time, a cry suddenly came from the inn opposite. The man in black had already rushed into the inn. Li Zhen's thoughts were also pulled back and he stared at the group of men in black with all concentration.

"Brother Li, will they come to search our place again?" Di Yan asked nervously.

Li Zhen smiled and shook his head, "We brother and sister just had something to do temporarily and left the inn early. The inn shopkeeper will tell them that they will not doubt our place."

Di Yan muttered in a low voice, "Who is your brother and sister!"

"It's out!"

Li Zhen was excited and saw a leader in black asking the inn shopkeeper.

Dozens of men in black stayed in the inn for a short time and hurriedly retreated. He was obviously worried that he would be caught by the patrol army. After gathering together for a while, a group of men in black quickly left the inn, ran towards the gate, and gradually disappeared into the night.

Li Zhen and others walked away, and then said to Di Yan: "Let's go too!"

The two of them quickly left Lehefang and ran towards the west market.

Near West City, in an alley not far from Manji Jewelry Shop, there is an old house covering an area of ​​about four acres. This old house has been closed for many years, and no one knows who its owner is.

But tonight, there was movement in the old house in the empty gate. In an empty room in the back house, several burly men held their hands and looked coldly at a middle-aged bald man tied to a chair.

The middle-aged man was the shopkeeper Fang of Manji Jewelry Store. He was sleeping soundly, but several men in black sneaked into his house and kidnapped him and took him to the old house not far from his house.

Manager Fang's hands were tied up on his back, his eyes were filled with fear. The consequences now made him even more scared than he was taken to Dali Temple. Dali Temple was an official, and they dared not offend Princess Taiping, but these men in black were robbers. Princess Taiping didn't know that he had killed him.

He had asked several times that these burly men ignored him except for slapping him a few times. Who are they? Why are they kidnapped themselves? Is it for money?

When Manager Fang thought of the money he had hidden in the cellar, he became even more scared.

At this time, Li Zhen walked in from outside. These stubborn men were Xie Ying's people. Xie Ying had made it clear that as long as he needed someone, he would ask for money and give money. With these people help, Li Zhen would indeed save him a lot of trouble.

He waved his hand, and several burly men retreated, leaving only Li Zhen and Fang Jiangui left in the room.

Li Zhen walked up to him and looked at him for a moment. Sun Li said that this person was very tough, but in fact, this person was just supported by Princess Taiping, so he was not afraid of the government.

In Li Zhen's opinion, this person is greedy and mean, and is actually a person who is extremely afraid of death.

"I'll tell you clearly! I've brought you here to discuss a business with you."

"What... business?" Li Zhen's tone was not very vicious, which made Manager Fang feel a little relieved.

Li Zhen took out the green feather hairpin, put it in front of Manager Fang, and asked coldly: "You should know it!"

Manager Fang was shocked and said anxiously: "I told you that I have long forgotten who he is?"

Li Zhen shook his head, "I am not from Dali Temple and have nothing to do with Dali Temple. I know you have Princess Taiping support, so I am not afraid of Dali Temple. But if I tell Princess Taiping that she has a deacon who is traitor, not only earns her money, but also secretly works for Wei Tuaner. What do you think Princess Taiping will reward you?"

Manager Fang's legs trembled, and he thought to fall into the abyss. He knew Princess Taiping's temper. If she knew that she was secretly doing things for Wei Tuan'er, she would have skinned herself.

"I...I just identified her jewelry, and that's nothing!"

"Is that true?" Li Zhen sneered, "What happened to Lehefang tonight. Dozens of men in black surrounded an inn. I think you should understand what's going on!"

Manager Fang's face changed drastically. He suddenly realized that he had been fooled. The village woman was a bait in the afternoon.

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"Don't worry about who I am, but I know your true feelings. You and Wei Tuaner are fellow villagers. You have been working for Wei Tuaner. Three years ago, you entered the Manji Jewelry Shop. With Wei Tuaner's secret help, you showed your superb jewelry appraisal skills in front of Princess Taiping, and were promoted to a deacon by her.

Over the past three years, you have used the convenience of Manji Jewelry Store to make a lot of precious jewelry for Wei Tuaner. This afternoon, you are planning to give a sapphire to Wei Tuaner. You said, if Princess Taiping knew about these things, would she let you go?"

Manager Fang was ashamed and trembled all over. Of course he knew what the consequences were?

At this time, Li Zhen smiled and said, "How? When we do a business, I will think that I don't know anything. You will continue to be your boss and continue to enjoy the generous monthly salary. As long as you tell me one thing."

Li Zhen raised the green feather hairpin and said, "Who sold it to you?"

"It's... a fish-quality dragon!" Manager Fang finally said this name with difficulty.

‘Fish-Price Dragon?’ Li Zhen was very surprised. It was this person who did it. Didn’t he know the relationship between Manager Fang and Wei Tuaner? He stole Wei Tuaner’s hairpin. Wouldn’t he be afraid that Manager Fang would report it to him?

"Have you told Wei Tuaner about this?" Li Zhen asked curiously.

Manager Fang shook his head slowly, "."

"Why?"

Li Zhengang asked, and he changed his mind and said with a smile: "Does Yupinlong often sell jewelry for you?"

Manager Fang looked at Li Zhen in fear. He understood Li Zhen’s deep meaning. This person actually saw through his biggest secret.

Li Zhen laughed, "If I guess correctly, you have made a lot of money from the fish dragon!"

Li Zhen understood what he didn't tell Wei Tuaner. The shopkeeper was so terrible that he must have purchased the jewelry that Yu Pinlong sold to him at a low price, and then sold it to Manji Jewelry Store at a high price, and at the same time earned money from Wei Tuaner and Princess Taiping.

He even bought precious jewelry at a low price and sold it to Wei Tuaner, who was fond of jewelry for a high price. He didn't know how much money he has made in the past few years?

Li Zhen shook his head slowly, "Shopkeeper Fang, you are just a little man. You dare to cheat Princess Taiping and Wei Tuaner's money. You are really tired of living. I know that you have a father, wife and children in your hometown. If I tell Princess Taiping or Wei Tuaner about this, will your life and your family still be preserved?"

Manager Fang 'punch' fell to Li Zhen and begged: "Please let me go!"

This shopkeeper Fang was useful, and Li Zhen squatted in front of him and smiled: "I don't want your money, and I won't report it to you, just do a small thing for me."

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"If Wei Tuaner asks about your Ye Mingzhu, you tell her that you saw that Night Mingzhu, as big as a peacock egg, very round. In short, it is not the size of a chicken egg or the shape of a water drop, do you understand?"

Li Zhen must let Wei Tuaner know that the night pearl that appeared this afternoon was not the one taken out of the underground palace, otherwise she would feel alert and would not be fooled.

Manager Fang nodded. He didn't know the fierce struggle behind this night pearl. He felt that this matter was not difficult, and it could also save him from lying about military affairs.

Li Zhen cut off the rope from his hand with a knife, took out the sapphire and handed it to him, "You give this sapphire to Wei Tuaner, you must believe that the village woman brings the night pearl."

Manager Fang took the sapphire and slowly lowered his head. He fell into a trap but could not climb out. The young man in front of him held the life of his whole family.

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Chapter completed!