Tan Zong's eyes were always staring at the gate of the courtyard. I don't know how long it took. In his opinion, it might have been a long time for several centuries. Finally, Aunt Mei's figure appeared in his sight.

After greeting a few familiar guests at the door with a smile, Aunt Mei led two maids in, holding a black box in her hand.[]

Seeing this, Tan Zong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that maternal love was really great, and Aunt Mei was ready to give everything for Bi Xi.

The two maids left after putting down the black box. Aunt Mei opened the box, took out a book of poetry from it, and handed it to Tan Zong, "It records all our people in Yangzhou Prefecture."

Tan Zong opened it and flipped it out. This was an ordinary Book of Songs, and there was nothing special about it.

Is there a mezzanine in this book? Just when Tan Zong was confused, Aunt Mei took out an account book from the black box, spread it out and placed it in front of him, "If the number of accounts on each page corresponds to the number of pages and lines of the Book of Songs, you can get information from a person."

As he said that, Aunt Mei flipped a page casually and according to the numbers recorded in the accounts on the page, she first determined the number of pages of the Book of Songs, and then determined the number of lines, and found a few words one after another. If they were connected, they were "Yunlai Inn, Qiu Shanhai".

If it weren't for Aunt Mei's explanation, Tan Zong wouldn't be able to associate this account book with the Book of Songs. He was shocked by the meticulousness of the other party's actions and rigorous organization.

According to Aunt Mei, her organization is divided into five groups in Yangzhou Prefecture, and Xiao Zhengshan belongs to one of them.

The five groups of personnel are spread all over Yangzhou Prefecture, involving scholars, farmers, workers, merchants and Caogang, forming a tight network. Each group has a person in charge who contacts Aunt Mei and accepts the orders given by Aunt Mei. There is no connection between groups.

Except for the members of this group, no one knows the situation of other groups, because they don’t know that there are other groups at all.

In order to hide his identity as the manager of Yangzhou Prefecture, Aunt Mei deliberately joined the group where Xiao Zhengshan is, which made Xiao Zhengshan mistakenly believe that he was just the person in charge of a group.

Tan Zongyue frowned deeper and deeper. Judging from the situation provided by Aunt Mei, the other party had already started planning this matter at least twenty years ago. The size of the Yangzhou Prefecture alone was so large and meticulous. If the whole Jiangnan was like this, it would be a very terrible thing.

Who is it? Tan Zong quickly passed all the forces in the capital in his mind. In his opinion, each force was suspected, but it was impossible to confirm.

Perhaps, it may be that several forces united to act, which is not a bad idea!

Now it seems that Zhao Yuanchang is likely to be the manager of Suzhou Prefecture. As long as Zhao Shiting can be found, he will probably explain the matter in Suzhou.

In this way, the other party's forces in Yangzhou Prefecture and Suzhou Prefecture will be captured in one go. It is impossible for them to establish an organization again in these two places.

Especially Yangzhou is an important hub of the canal. As long as it is controlled in its hands, it will be a big blow to the other party, making it impossible for them to use the canal to engage in various secret activities.

In front of Tan Zong, Aunt Mei wrote down the names and addresses recorded in the account book and the Book of Songs on paper one by one, and then handed them over to him.

"Why are there no people from the Supervision Office?" Tan Zong looked at the name on the paper and looked up at Aunt Mei. What he wanted to know most now was that among the people from the Supervision Office in Yangzhou, who was betrayed and surrendered to the enemy.

"Because the Supervision Office is too important, in order to prevent leakage, it is estimated that only people of Zhongen, who are of the level of Zhongen in Jiangnan know about it." Aunt Mei explained to Tan Zong that the Zhongen she said was naturally the season.

"Boss Mei, what I said can count. I hope you can find clues about that batch of food as soon as possible and make meritorious contributions." Tan Zong folded the paper with the name written on his body and said to Aunt Mei, "After the matter of the Japanese bandits is over, I can arrange for you and Bi Xi to change their names and start a new life."

"I thank Mr. Huang for his good intentions." Aunt Mei smiled slightly at Tan Zong, with a hint of sadness in her smile, "But if I don't die, I will definitely be implicated."

As he said that, Aunt Mei took out a stack of silver notes from her body and handed them to Tan Zong, her eyes full of prayer. "I hope that the young master will help me hand over the money to Xijiu. If you have this money, he can live a safe life."

After taking the silver notes, Tan Zong nodded to Aunt Mei with a serious expression. As the other party's manager in Yangzhou Prefecture, once the power of Yangzhou Prefecture is eradicated by the court, Aunt Mei will be the primary target of suspicion. She has to die to prove her "innocence". In this way, all doubts will disappear.

With Aunt Mei’s understanding of Bishijie, she can be sure that Bishijie will never surrender to the court, and will definitely choose to commit suicide to protect the secrets in her heart.

Once she and Bi Shijie die, they will be the hero of the organization, and the superiors will not vent their anger on Bi Shijie's family for this. Under Tan Zong's secret protection, Bi Shijie can spend the rest of his life smoothly.

In other words, for Bissijiu, Aunt Mei has made up her mind to sacrifice her life, which is the only thing she can do for Bissijiu now.

After hearing Aunt Mei’s words, four words emerged in Tan Zong’s heart - motherly love is like a mountain.

"Mr. Huang, I have brought Manluo's contract to sell her body. How much money does the young master plan to redeem her?" After stabilizing her emotions, Aunt Mei took out a piece of paper from the black box and said to Tan Zong with a smile.

"Boss Mei thinks, how much is this young master suitable?" Since the "private affairs" have been discussed, then the next thing is "business affairs", Tan Zong smiled slightly and asked.

"I heard that Su Jinsu, the eldest son of Nanjing, was redeemed by Tan Guerrilla for 800 taels of silver. Although Manluo is not as good as Su Ji, she is also the courtesan in Yangzhou City. As Mr. Huang, she can get 700 taels of silver." Aunt Mei smiled while taking back the Book of Songs and the account book.

"Then it's seven hundred taels." Tan Zong agreed without thinking, and then found a silver note of five hundred taels and three silver notes from him. "From now on, Manluo is a free man. Before she chose a residence outside, she would first live in Piaoxiangyuan. The extra one hundred taels should be used as her food and accommodation expenses."

"Young master, you are polite. If Manluo stays in Piaoxiangyuan, he will earn at least 100 taels of silver for Piaoxiangyuan every month. I am too happy, so how can I ask for the young master's money?" Aunt Mei picked up the 500 taels of silver bill and two 100 taels of silver bills, and smiled and pushed the remaining 100 taels of silver bills to Tan Zong.

Tan Zong smiled and took back the 100 taels of silver notes. The reason why he redeems Man Luo not only proves to the outside world that he is a "passionate seed", but also makes Bi Shijie and others relax their vigilance against him, which will reduce unnecessary trouble.

"According to the rules of Piaoxiangyuan, if the young master wants to redeem Manluo, he must obtain Manluo's consent, otherwise the money will not be accepted." Aunt Mei did not put away the three silver notes, but held them in her hand and smiled at Tan Zong, "But don't worry, I think Manluo will definitely agree. I know what this girl is thinking."

"What does Boss Mei mean?" Tan Zong didn't understand Aunt Mei's meaning. He already knew that Manluo was the successor carefully trained by Aunt Mei. How could she refuse if Aunt Mei asked her to follow her?

"Young Master still remembers the incident when Manluo saved you that night." Aunt Mei smiled when she saw Tan Zong showing a suspicious look on her face.

"Yes, your move is so dangerous. If I hadn't reacted quickly, Manluo would have died." Tan Zong nodded, wondering why Aunt Mei mentioned this matter.

"Young Master misunderstood. This is not a bitter plan set by me and others." Aunt Mei looked at Tan Zong with a smile, "Whether you believe it or not, what happened that night was purely accidental. It was Manluo's own idea to save the young master."

"Oh?" Tan Zong couldn't help but feel a little surprised when he heard this. He didn't think Aunt Mei would deceive him in this matter, but why did Manluo save him? It was just the first time the two met.

"Although I have no blood relationship with Manluo, I am a mother and daughter. I know the best thing she thinks." Aunt Mei looked at Tan Zong, her eyes showing a hint of maternal love. "Young Master should have heard of love at first sight. Although Manluo made up a reason to make up for me afterwards, I am a experienced person. How could I not tell that she likes the young master? It's just not pointed out."

Upon hearing this, Tan Zong showed a look of surprise on his face. Could it be that Manluo risked his life to save him?

"Mr. Huang, I wonder if you noticed just now. I did not write Manluo's name on the account book." Aunt Mei looked at Tan Zong and talked in a casual manner. "I am actually very conflicted in my body and mind. I hope she can help me look at the affairs of Yangzhou Prefecture, but I don't want to see her go on this path. Therefore, although she knows some organizational matters, I have not allowed her to officially join."

Hearing this, Tan Zong seemed to understand Aunt Mei’s meaning and couldn’t help but look at her in surprise.

"Although everyone knows that Manluo is my confidant, except for her and her son, no one knows that Manluo has done things for her organization. Because the organization clearly stipulates that brothel women cannot join the organization before they are thirty years old, and can only be used to find out the news. This is to prevent those young girls from being blinded by love and then doing things to sell the organization." Aunt Mei stared into Tan Zong's eyes and said with a sensation, "Once a woman falls in love with a man, she will give everything for them. I hope that the young master can treat Manluo well. If she cannot accept her, she will arrange a good home for her."

Tan Zong finally understood at this time that the reason why Aunt Mei said so much to him today was completely explaining her last words. He nodded and said, "Okay, I promise you."

"Mr. Huang, I have been here for a long time. There are other guests who want to greet him and take a leave first." Seeing that Tan Zong agreed, Aunt Mei smiled and stood up, blessed him and left.

Tan Zong stood in front of the window and looked at Aunt Mei who was leaving. He suddenly felt that Aunt Mei's figure was much lonely under the moonlight. If he didn't say it, Bi Xi might never know that there would be a mother like her and a fair woman in a brothel in her life.

The next morning, a maid from Piaoxiangyuan came to Huang's mansion and sent good news to Tan Zong. Manluo had already agreed to Tan Zong's request to redeem herself. In order to thank Tan Zong, she was preparing to thank Tan Zong in Piaoxiangyuan and ask Tan Zong to set a time.

Tan Zong thought for a while and told the maid that he would go to Piaoxiangyuan to visit Manluo tomorrow night. The maid got a tip of two taels of silver and left happily.

"Brother, do I want to clean up a yard and come out for Miss Manluo?" After the maid left, Shi Shi smiled and said to Tan Zong.

"No, I will give her a house outside then." Tan Zong shook his head when he heard this. He wanted to redeem Man Luo to show his life to the outside world that he wanted to give Man Luo freedom, thanking her for saving him that day. If she approached her home, wouldn't it mean that he had other intentions?

"Brother, everything has been arranged." At this time, Tao Yong walked in and reported to Tan Zonghui loudly.

Since yesterday, Tao Yong has recruited personnel at the wharf and went to Hei Ge's casino to check in, waiting for Tan Zong to play tonight.

"Have you found that guy?" Tan Zong asked in a deep voice when he heard this.

"It has been found, brothers are staring at me. Don't worry, this kid can't run away." Tao Yong nodded and replied with a smile.

"I think my brother is waiting for news at home. Just leave this rough work to me and Huzi to do." Then, Tao Yong turned around and said to Tan Zong.

After all, Tian Linkai is the Master of the Zhongyi Hall. He has hundreds of brothers under his command. Once the casino is kicked, he will definitely bring people to reinforce him. A fierce battle is absolutely indispensable. The so-called sword without eyes, and it will be bad if Tan Zong is injured.

In the past, Tao Yong absolutely did not dare to go to Hei Ge's casino to cause trouble. In the eyes of the coolies in the docks, the incense master of Zhongyi Hall was a high-ranking existence. Whoever was full and had nothing to do and touched the tiger's butt.

After following Tan Zong to experience so many things in Yangzhou City, Tao Yong and Zheng Hu, the two marinas, were no longer the same as before, and their vision was naturally different from before.

Although Tian Kailin is the incense owner of Zhongyitang and the local snake in Yangzhou, there is a saying that it is good, it is not that the dragon is not that the river is not.

Facing Tan Zong's crossing river, even the local emperor Lu Weimin of Yangzhou, invited him to the family banquet politely. As for Tian Kailin... Tan Zong is not even afraid of an official. Is it necessary to care about him, a grass man?

"I made an appointment with Lord Han for lunch!" Tan Zong saw Tao Yong's concern, smiled slightly, and Feng Qingyun said lightly.
Chapter completed!