After all, Hao Dingshan worked for the Xiao Family’s Head Master, following him in and out several tis. Even in the remote Dongan Province, soone might recognize him.
Therefore, he naturally did not dare to appear openly in front of people, let alone cause a scene at the temple and draw attention.
Shu Yu swept a glance over the person sitting, then looked at the two people standing behind him.
After looking at the left, she looked at the right. Good, the person on the right matched the description given by the Xiao Family, so this must be Hao Dingshan.
After confirming, Shu Yu got off the stool and walked out of the back kitchen.
Shortly after she went out, a refined middle-aged scholar ca face to face with her, nodding slightly in her direction.
Shu Yu turned a corner and went to the side to talk with him.
This middle-aged scholar was one of the people Lord Fei had assigned to her. Earlier, when Shu Yu was talking with Daoist Nun Qiu, he wandered nearby, inquiring about the events of the day.
Now, eting Shu Yu, they exchanged so information.
The information was almost the sa as what Shu Yu had gathered, but Shu Yu had heard it directly from Daoist Nun Qiu, making her information more accurate.
Hearing this, the middle-aged scholar asked her, "Does Monarch Lu Xiang want to know if this Hao Dingshan ca to the Dongqing Temple to genuinely find the temple master, or if he has another purpose using it as an excuse?"
Shu Yu nodded, "Yes."
"That can be arranged. Leave this matter to , and I will investigate. By the latest tomorrow afternoon, I will have an answer for Monarch Lu Xiang."
Shu Yu looked at him in surprise, "How will you investigate?"
The middle-aged scholar laughed, "I have my own thods."
Shu Yu thought for a mont and did not ask further. This person was one of Lord Fei’s capable assistants, or rather, he was a strategist beside the magistrate.
The people Lord Fei had previously selected for her, others were skilled guards, but this person did not know martial arts. However, it was said his mind worked quickly.
"All right, then I’ll trouble you, Teacher."
The middle-aged scholar smiled, cupping his hand in greeting, "Take care, Monarch Lu Xiang."
Shu Yu went to bid farewell to Daoist Nun Qiu, then took Ying Xi down the mountain.
She ca and went quickly, as if she was just there for a temporary visit.
By the ti they returned to the prefecture, it was already late. The people at the shop had dispersed, leaving only Ren Yiping holding a broom, sweeping the ground at the entrance.
Just as Shu Yu was about to go forward to greet him, she saw a sowhat disheveled-looking young man running over, stopping in front of Ren Yiping, out of breath.
"Excuse , is this shop hiring staff?"
Ren Yiping looked up, "Are you here to apply?"
The person swallowed hard and nodded vigorously, "Yes, I heard soone say it, so I ran over imdiately. Is it over? Have you closed?"
Ren Yiping scrutinized him and then laughed, "It has ended for today, but we have two days for registration. You don’t need to hurry, look how your shoes are even worn out from running."
The person looked down, saw the toes popping out of the shoes, and felt a bit embarrassed.
"Sorry, I thought I wouldn’t make it."
"No problem, but since you’re here, let register you first. You can rest tomorrow, and the recruitnt will officially begin the day after."
Ren Yiping put down the broom, turned to go inside.
He turned his head and saw Shu Yu, quickly walked over, "Boss."
Shu Yu waved her hand, "You go ahead, Ying Xi and I are going to have dinner, we’ll be back later."
There were rooms here, Shu Yu and Ying Xi planned to stay overnight here.
Ren Yiping quickly nodded and only turned back to the shop after watching them leave.
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