The Favoured Medical Princess: 601 Selling oneself

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"Tap tap tap..."

In a remote and desolate town, seven or eight people dressed as guards rode on tall horses and surrounded a young man into the town. This scene was too rare for such a remote town. All of a sudden, This attracted the curious eyes of many nearby townspeople, speculating in their minds that this noble person came from nowhere.

Zhou Dacheng pinched the horse's belly and made the horse move a few steps faster. He was half a horse behind Nangong Yue, who was wearing a green men's clothing. He said: "Young Master, please continue along this road. It's more than a mile away and we'll be at the inn." The one hundred elite soldiers they brought with them on this trip were temporarily stationed three or four miles away from the entrance of the town. If there was any movement, they could send out signal flares in time to summon people.

Nangong Yue nodded while looking at the surrounding environment.

This town is sparsely populated. The surrounding houses and streets seem to have not been repaired for many years. The passers-by walking along the road look sallow and thin, and their clothes are mostly patched. This is obviously a poor town.

Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows. According to Zhou Dacheng, the mine on Sigelai Mountain is quite large. Generally speaking, such mines will recruit miners from the nearest villages and towns, and the people in these villages and towns will have a living and their lives will be better, but here...

Suddenly, there was a commotion in a house dozens of feet away. Several big men were dragging a skinny young man out of a house.

The boy yelled into the room at the top of his lungs: "Dad! Mom!"

Immediately afterwards, a couple in their thirties helped each other out and walked out. Next to them was a thin boy. The boy cried pitifully: "Brother! Don't take him away." Brother!"

Nangong Yue and the others couldn't help but stop and looked in that direction.

Zhou Dacheng frowned slightly. Is there any royal law here? Someone actually dared to rob someone in the street in broad daylight!

Zhou Dacheng glanced at Nangong Yue, and was about to step forward, but saw the man of the couple step forward, with red eyes, begging to the big men: "I regret it! I gave the money I'll give it back to you, gentlemen, please don't take away the rest of our dog!"

One of the tall and strong men snorted disdainfully, took out a densely written piece of paper from his arms, and said disdainfully: "You signed this contract of betrayal, do you see clearly? This is Death contract! You signed the death contract and you still want to regret it?!" As he said that, he deliberately looked around and said loudly, "The death contract is here. Even if we go to the government, we are justified!"

Zhou Dacheng did not come forward again. The other party was right. Since he had signed a death contract, even the government had no right to interfere.

The woman burst into tears with excitement: "The dog is left! My dog ​​is left!"

A few burly men ignored the poor couple and dragged the young man named Gou Sheng away arrogantly.

"Hey——"

A long sigh came from the roadside, and a gray-haired old lady sighed and shook her head: "This family is so sad! No matter how poor the family is...how can they sell people to a place like that? ! I’m gone, and I don’t even know why I died!”

Nangong Yue frowned. Could this lady know something?

She glanced at Baihui, who was also disguised as a man. Baihui immediately understood, got off her horse, walked quickly to the old lady, and asked: "Madam, do you know where those people came from? Why are you so domineering?"

The old lady saw that Baihui was dressed like a servant, and then looked at the guards accompanying her. She knew that these people were either rich or noble, but they were foreigners after all, and no matter how noble they were, they could not be more noble than the masters of that group of people.

The old lady hesitated for a moment, but kindly reminded: "Those are people from the Fang family mine. They often come to our town to buy people to work as miners in the mine, and they still sign death deeds. Old lady, you are foreigners. , it’s best to avoid them.”

Nangong Yue, who was two or three feet away, naturally heard it and frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.

The group continued forward, and after a cup of tea, they arrived at the inn in the town.

In this kind of small town, the inn rarely receives passing officials or messengers, so it is empty inside.

When Yi Cheng saw Zhou Dacheng showing the post ticket to the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, he was so shocked that his legs almost went weak. He couldn't understand why such a big shot suddenly came to a remote place like theirs.

There were not many rooms in the inn, so the inn chief ordered someone to reluctantly carve out an upper room for Nangong Yue and several upper rooms for the accompanying guards.

After burning the incense, there were several more people in Nangong Yue's room. In addition to Zhou Dacheng, two elusive secret guards, Xiao Ying and Xiao An, were also called.

Nangong Yue looked around the crowd, her eyes fell on Xiao Ying, and said solemnly: "Xiao Ying!"

"My subordinate is here." Xiao Ying put away his usual carelessness and responded with clasped fists respectfully.

"I'm afraid I have to ask you to go to the mine this time." Nangong Yue half-squinted her eyes, a glimmer of light flashing in her eyes.

Before coming, she had guessed that there was something wrong with the mine here, and today's scene confirmed her suspicion. General mines and their surrounding villages and towns are mutually beneficial. Most of them will hire miners. After all, mining is hard work. You can use it for a few years and then replace it with some young and powerful miners. It is far cheaper than buying an individual with a death contract. many.

Unless...there is something shameful about this mine!

Also, from the words of the old lady just now, it is revealed that many people died in the mine for no apparent reason...

If you want to investigate the truth, you can only explore the tiger's den.

The situation at the mine was unknown, so this mission naturally had certain risks. After much deliberation, Nangong Yue decided to let Xiao Ying go and find out.

At this time, Nangong Yue couldn't help but feel a little lucky. Fortunately, she left her grandfather, Sister Xia and Huamei at the inn in Hehe Town before taking a detour to Xigelai Mountain.

When Xiao Ying heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately understood the implication of Nangong Yue's words, and said excitedly: "Prince Concubine, are you asking your subordinates to sell themselves?" He couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes and tone. Excited, seemingly impatient. "This is a good idea. I have never sold myself to bury my father before!" As he said that, he looked at Xiao An with a sly look. Xiao An's heart sank, and his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot...

Xiao Ying and Xiao An exchanged glances quickly. Nangong Yue was originally in a heavy mood, but she couldn't help but laugh at them. Even the atmosphere in the room became much lighter...

Xiao Ying and Xiao An quickly retreated quietly.

The room was quiet for a moment. After Nangong Yue picked up the tea cup, took a sip and then put it down, her eyes darkened, and she said slowly and meaningfully: "It's time to meet the county magistrate here."

As soon as Nangong Yue finished speaking, there was a sound of footsteps in the corridor outside. She followed Ren Zinan into the house and said, "Master, Wang Xiancheng has already called. We just arrived downstairs. Should we bring him here now?"

The timing was coincidental, and Nangong Yue responded.

After a while, Ren Zinan came hurriedly with a middle-aged man wearing the official robe of the county prime minister. The county prime minister Wang was sweating profusely and could not hide the nervousness in his expression.

The tokens from the Zhennan Palace were sent to the county government. No matter what else the county magistrate had on hand, he had to put it aside temporarily and hurried over in a carriage. He felt uneasy: They were in a poor and remote place. The highest official he, the county magistrate, had ever seen was just the magistrate of a neighboring town. How could he have ever seen a nobleman from the royal palace!

"Master Wang, please come this way!"

Ren Zinan politely invited the other party to enter the house, but Wang Xiancheng still stayed outside the house for a moment, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then crossed the threshold with his robe in hand.

There were four people in the room. The most eye-catching one was a young man who looked to be fifteen or sixteen years old. He was wearing a blue robe and was sitting at a mahogany round table. There was someone standing behind the young man. The two handsome young men were waiting with their heads down.

The young man took a sip of tea carelessly, frowned, put it aside in disgust, and said angrily: "What kind of tea is this! Is it for human consumption?"

One of the boys hurriedly stepped forward and said respectfully: "Sir, will you make a pot of Pu'er tea for you this time?"

The young master waved his hand, and the boy immediately left the house, just passing by Wang Xian Cheng who entered the house, but the young master didn't even look at Wang Xian Cheng.

Wang Xiancheng calmly looked at the last person in the room. He was a tall middle-aged man in his forties with a dark face. Judging from his fierce aura, he looked like a man. A general in the army is probably experienced in battles, but a person like this can only stand in front of this young master.

The dark face was naturally Zhou Dacheng. He clasped his fists at Wang Xiancheng and introduced: "Master Wang, this is our young master." He deliberately spoke vaguely.

"I have met the young master."

Wang Xian Cheng hurriedly bowed and saluted respectfully, thinking in his mind: Since the person holding the token of Zhennan Palace must be from the Palace. I heard that the prince is still fighting in Yanding City, so there are not many people who can be called princes. As far as he knew, in addition to the second son Xiao Luan, the prince also had several nephews in the palace, and he didn't know which one was here today.

"No courtesy." Nangong Yue said casually, without any intention of asking the other party to sit down.

Of course Wang Xiancheng did not dare to complain, and asked diligently: "I don't know if the young master has come to see me, but what are your orders?"

Nangong Yue shook the folding fan in her hand and asked straight to the point: "Master Wang, is there a mine on Sigelai Mountain next to your town?"

Wang Xiancheng was startled. He didn't expect that the other party came to ask about the Fang family mine. But that mine is the property of the Fang family, the property of the grandfather of the prince and the second young master Xiao. If the visitor is the second young master Xiao, why bother asking him, an outsider, to ask...

Wang Xiancheng was still a little confused, but he still replied: "Sir, the mine in Sigelai Mountain belongs to the Fang family. It specializes in producing iron ore. The... miners of the Fang family are responsible for the mining. I am sorry. We don’t know much about the mine.” Of course Wang Xiancheng knew that the Fang family bought some young men in the town to sign death contracts, but the dignified Fang family already had a big business, and they belonged to the Zhennan Prince’s Mansion. In-laws, how dare he say anything. Moreover, the government really has no way to intervene in this matter. Those death contracts are equivalent to buying someone's life.

Nangong Yue seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and did not miss the flash of hesitation on the face of Wangxian Prime Minister, but she did not take it seriously and said: "Master Wang, this time my son came to Xigelai Mountain to serve his father. ..." As she spoke, she coughed again deliberately and changed her words, "I came here to purchase iron ore under military orders. The military affairs are urgent and cannot be delayed. Go and call the person in charge of the Fang family mine! ”

Of course Wang Xiancheng also heard what Nangong Yue said, and his heart was filled with turmoil, "I am following my father's orders..." Could it be that what the other party wanted to say was "I was following my father's orders"? Then there is no doubt that the other party is the second young master Xiao from the palace! Could it be that the second young master wanted to show off his merits in front of the prince, so he didn’t go through the Fang family and came here like this...

The more Wangxian Cheng thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case. He remembered the rumors about the Second Young Master Xiao that came out during the battle with Baiyue last year, and thought that he had discovered the truth.

Seeing Wang Xiancheng's expression change several times, Lily behind Nangong Yue almost stopped laughing and secretly shed tears of sympathy for Xiao Luan who was far away in Luoyue City.

Wang Xiancheng did not dare to neglect, wiped the sweat from his forehead again, and said hurriedly: "... Young Master, please wait a moment, I will send someone to pass on the message."

After Wang Xian Cheng saluted, he temporarily went downstairs and anxiously sent someone to look for someone in Fangjia Mine. This is a matter between the palace and the Fang family. Wang Xiancheng really doesn't want to get involved. He hopes that he can retire after the Fang family's manager Deng comes.

Wang Xian Cheng walked back and forth anxiously in the lobby of the inn. Unexpectedly, before Steward Deng came to Fang's house, he saw the second young master Xiao stomping downstairs with a group of followers.

"Sir," Wang Xiancheng hurriedly stepped forward, "What are you..."

Nangong Yue stroked her sleeves and said, "I'm tired of waiting, so I'll go outside for a walk first. When the Fang family comes, let him wait here for me." He took it for granted. Talking.

Wang Xian Cheng secretly complained: I heard that this Second Young Master Xiao is ridiculous. I originally thought that nine out of ten sentences were exaggerated like those previous rumors about the prince's playboy. But I didn't expect that this Second Young Master Xiao is really a dandy. The young man who has not grown up.

Wang County Cheng had no choice but to say: "Sir, would you like me to accompany you for a walk?"

Nangong Yue didn't comment and left, minding his own business. Wang Xiancheng quickly followed.

The crowd surrounded Nangong Yue like stars over the moon, walking aimlessly. As Nangong Yue walked, she complained to Wang Xian Cheng from time to time: "Master Wang, isn't your town too boring? There are no restaurants, no temple fairs, no snack shops, and not even a salesman on the road..."

Wang County Cheng could only apologize helplessly.

At this time, there was a noise in front of me, and I saw a few people gathered around the roadside, whispering to each other, not knowing what they were looking at...

"Huh?" Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows and said to Lily, "Xiaohe, go and see what happened there?"

"Yes."

Lily took the order and left, nimbly got into the crowd, and then nimbly got out again. She came back with a low eyebrow and reported: "Sir, someone sold themselves there to bury his brother." Lily thought of what she just saw. Everything, I just tried my best to hold back my laughter and my whole body became stiff.

"Sell yourself to bury your brother?!" Nangong Yue tapped the palm of her hand with the handle of the fan with great interest, and said with bright eyes, "Then I must go over and see which beauty it is..." As she said that, she He was already striding towards the direction where the crowd was.

"Mr...." Baihui deliberately made an expression of hesitation, making it even harder to endure.

Wang County Cheng also hurriedly followed and gave the two government officials a look.

The two government officials quickly stepped forward to clear the way for Nangong Yue. When the common people saw the official official, they naturally avoided it and failed to do so.

In the center of the crowd, three burly men were seen standing in front of a straw mat. The one in the middle was the tallest and strongest. He waved his arms and said loudly: "I bought it!" He looked around at the people around him and said, "I, Mr. Hu, bought it!" His tone seemed to be saying who dares to steal someone from me! ?

The common people were afraid of offending this group of people and did not dare to watch any more, so they all dispersed. The view ahead became clearer. When Wang Xian Cheng saw the man who called himself Master Hu, he frowned, fearing that Young Master Xiao would have a disagreement with him.

A man was lying on the straw mat in front of the three big men. The man was covered with a large gray linen cloth. The linen cloth outlined the outline of the body, which made people shudder.

Behind the straw mat, kneeling was a young man in ragged clothes. His hair was a little messy and there was a lot of gray on his cheeks, but it could still be seen that he was probably in his early twenties.

The tiger master nodded with satisfaction, and Nangong Yue snorted boredly: "I thought he was a pretty girl who sold her body to bury her brother, how can she be a stinky man! It's boring! It's really boring!"

Master Hu also saw Wang Xiancheng next to Nangong Yue. He was originally worried that this young master who didn't know where he came from would steal someone from him, but now he was finally relieved.

Lest he could be slow, he hurriedly raised his hand, and the attendant beside him quickly handed a piece of paper into his hand.

Master Hu squatted down and said forcefully to the young man: "Aren't you going to sell your body to bury your brother? Hurry up and sign the pledge?"

The young man looked at the fully written deed hesitantly and asked: "I wonder how many years I have to sign? Can I give..."

Before he finished speaking, Master Hu said impatiently: "Why are you asking so many questions? I can just help you bury your brother!"

While talking, his follower took his fingerprints without the young man paying attention.

These people seem to be well-trained, or in other words, they are used to it. After a while, a carriage drove over. Behind the carriage was a huge wooden cage. There were actually five or six men in the cage, and the young man was also roughly locked in.

While being pushed forward, the young man shouted: "My brother...I still want to bury my brother!"

Master Hu agreed: "Don't worry, since you signed the contract, I will naturally keep my word and will bury your brother for you." He gave the follower a look, and the follower immediately threw up the straw mat. wrapped and carried the body away. Isn't it just disposing of a corpse? So what's the trouble!

Looking at the direction of the carriage going away, Nangong Yue unfolded her fan again, turned to Cheng Wang and said, "Master Wang, your town is too poor, isn't it? Why are so many people selling themselves? ...There really is iron ore in this town. You are not lying to me, right? Zhaofeng Town and Ruixiang Town are also rich in iron ore and copper mines. As far as I know, they are both very wealthy."

Wang Xiancheng smiled bitterly in his heart. Other mining towns were prosperous because the mines gave local people a livelihood and stimulated other industries, but the Fang family took care of the mines in their town...

The Prime Minister of Wang County could not tell the story, so he could only say: "Sir, I dare not lie to you. There is indeed iron ore on the Sigelai Mountain, and it is very rich. It has to be shipped out every month for nearly a hundred carts. Iron ore." If there were not enough iron ore to dig out, why would the Fang family buy people to go to the mine?

Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows. In this way, the ore contained in Sigelai Mountain is extremely rich. It does not seem like they are doing other things secretly in the name of the mine. In other words, the Sigelai Mountains are The secret may very well be the mine itself...

Nangong Yue thought and glanced forward. The carriage that looked like a prison carriage was turning to the right, and then disappeared from sight.

The carriage was escorted by several people and horses all the way out of the town and headed to the western suburbs of the town. After traveling for four or five miles, several mountains appeared in front of them.

The men locked in the carriage all had uneasy and frightened expressions on their faces. The carriage was quiet and there was no sound at all. Xiao Ying, who was huddled in the corner, also looked uneasy and looked around. The corner of his mouth made a strange arc at an angle that others couldn't see...

"Is this group new?" At the foot of the mountain, a big man guarding the gate looked at the people in the carriage carefully, glanced at them casually, then opened the iron gate and let the carriage in.

The carriage continues to move along the winding mountain road, and you can see a man dressed as a government servant in front of you hurriedly going in another direction...