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"This is a long story."

Qi Baoguo pulled Zhang Maoxiu down and told Zhang Maoxiu about the causes and consequences.

Zhang Maoxiu was shocked: "What, you said that my father and Uncle Qi had a marriage?"

He just boasted Ning Xiu in the letter, why did his father become a matchmaker?

This is really funny.

"Sanlang also knows Ling'er's temperament. Even the eight cows can't be brought back when she decides. Similarly, if she doesn't agree with it, no one can force it. So, she pretended to be a man and came to Jingzhou to inspect the goods in person."

Even though Zhang Maoxiu was so gentle and elegant, he still burst into laughter when he heard this.

"Sister Ling'er is really interesting. Then, did she see Ning Xiu later? Are you still satisfied?"

After talking about a marriage in a daze, Zhang Maoxiu was naturally very proud.

With Ning Xiu's appearance and character, Sister Ling'er should be interested in it?

"Don't mention it, Ling'er likes my future brother-in-law very much, but unfortunately Ning Xiu suddenly disappeared."

"Missing? No."

Zhang Maoxiu was surprised and lost his voice.

He has been spending time at home to memorize his books, and he hasn't seen Ning Xiu for a while. But Ning Xiu shouldn't have disappeared!

"I heard from Ling'er that he and Ning Xiu agreed to meet at Taohuatan, Fenghuang Mountain. As a result, Ling'er did not wait for Ning Xiu. On the way down the mountain, she found a crashed carriage near Yuewang Temple. The carriage was Ning Xiu's!"

hiss!

Zhang Maoxiu couldn't help but gasp.

Is this a bit mysterious?

Why did a living person suddenly disappear? And the carriage was inexplicably destroyed, it seems that it was not an accident.

"What are you waiting for? Not reporting to the official? What if Ning Xiu is kidnapped by a villain, he would have more hope to report to the official one day!"

Qi Baoguo pressed his hand down and said, "Mao Xiu is a little restless. This is extraordinary. I don't think it's as simple as an ordinary villain robbing money. If the government is alarmed, it will shock the snake."

"What should I do?"

"In my opinion, it is better to search privately first. If it really doesn't work, then report to the official. Maybe you have to second the official army of the Jingzhou Prefecture Guard."

"Can you still operate this way?"

Zhang Maoxiu was stunned.

"Of course not, but Mao Xiu forgot that I am a Jinyiwei Baihu? I believe that the local thousand households should sell my face. Of course, I don't want things to develop that way. If Ning Xiu can be found directly, it would be the best."

"Mao Xiu, do you have any business friends you know?"

"This, I have a good friend who is the son of the governor of Huguang. He is good at business affairs and knows many business friends. When serving the country, he suddenly asked what this thing happened?"

Qi Baoguo was overjoyed: "That's easy to deal with. These businessmen are the most well-informed. Recently, there are some suspicious people and some people who are abnormal behavior. After asking them, they will probably find some clues. If we follow the clues, we may be able to find Ning Xiu's whereabouts soon."

"Okay, then let's go find him!"

Zhang Maoxiu didn't dare to delay getting up and walked towards the sedan hall.

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......

The conversation was divided into two parts, but Qi Ling'er went directly to Ningji Restaurant to look for the fat man.

Sun Wufan drank a lot of wine and was asleep.

How could Qi Ling'er wait? She lifted the fat man's shoulders with both hands and shook them violently.

In his sleep, Sun Wufan felt dizzy and suddenly woke up. When he saw that it was Qi Ling'er, he almost fainted again.

"Why are you?"

Qi Ling'er said angrily: "What are you, me, do you know if Ning Xiu is missing?"

"Is Ning Xiu missing?"

Sun Wufan was also confused, then his eyes turned and said, "Miss Qi is confused, but Ning Xiu is here."

Qi Ling'er glared at him and said coldly: "Don't act anymore. I heard it clearly outside the store that day. The person with the pseudonym Chen Yi was Ning Xiu, and Ning Xiu called you Brother Sun. I guess you are his friend, right?"

"Well......"

Sun Wufan was sweating coldly, thinking to himself, what was this matter!

Their performances are rising, but they have already known the truth?

"Well, I'll ask you if Ning Xiu is missing?"

"ah!"

Only then did Sun Wufan realize that the matter had not been resolved yet, so he coughed and said, "Brother Ning did tell me to come before leaving, but I thought it was a joke. He, is he really missing?"

"Hmph, who is in the mood to lie to you? I made an appointment to meet him at Taohuatan at dusk, but I just couldn't wait. When I went down the mountain, I found his carriage and crashed under an old pine tree, covered in blood."

Now Sun Wufan was really scared: "Then, what should I do now?"

"It's useless. Ning Xiu was so unlucky with you as a friend."

Qi Ling'er sighed and said, "My brother has already gone to the Zhang family to help. Look at what you can do here? Everyone has high firewood and fire. Now is not the time to keep their energy."

The two were talking to themselves, Qi Baoguo and Zhang Maoxiu had already come.

"Is Brother Sun here?"

Before Zhang Maoxiu's voice arrived, Qi Ling'er and Sun Wufan welcomed him out.

"Mao Xiu, I'm with this Miss Qi."

"So your name is Sun Wufan."

"Hehe, don't care about these details."

"you!"

Seeing that the two were still quarreling, Qi Baoguo coughed and said, "Now is not the time to play, Ling'er, don't cause trouble."

Qi Ling'er didn't listen to anyone, but just listened to the fourth brother.

As soon as Qi Baoguo ordered her, he stuck out his tongue and let Sun Wufan go for the time being.

Sun Wufan nodded gratefully to Qi Baoguo, and took the initiative to take a step left to keep a distance from Qi Ling'er.

This female yaksha is so cruel!

"Mr. Sun, I heard from Maoxiu that you are very familiar with the merchants in Jingzhou. Why not find out Ning Xiu's whereabouts through them?"

Sun Wufan patted his chest and said, "This matter is for me."

Qi Baoguo nodded and then turned to Zhang Maoxiu: "Maoxiu, maybe I have to take care of you to second some people. I'm afraid that the people I brought alone will not be able to match."

Zhang Maoxiu nodded and said, "Well, how many people do you need to directly serve the country, I will cooperate with you with all my strength."

"Fourth brother, they all have something to do, where is me?"

Qi Ling'er was a little unhappy. She hated being ignored the most, even if the person who ignored her was her closest fourth brother.

"My good sister, just follow me to do it. Let's fight the tiger with brothers and sisters."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little calmer, Qi Baoguo said in a deep voice: "As for reporting the officials, there is no hurry. If the matter really reaches a room for reversal, use the power of the Jingzhou garrison and the government."

After all, he came to Jingzhou this time for private matters, and the influence of openly mobilizing the official army was too great. He did not plan to do that unless he had no choice.

The Qi family and the Zhang family are already close. If they are involved in this matter, they are used by someone to study it, it will probably cause rain and wind on the sea.

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Chapter completed!