The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1548: Chapter 1548: I Have My Own Methods

After all, Hao Dingshan worked for the Xiao Family’s Head Master, following him in and out several times. Even in the remote Dongan Province, someone 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 came 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, meeting Shu Yu, they exchanged some information.

The information was almost the same 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 came 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 me, 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 methods.”

Shu Yu thought for a moment 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 came and went quickly, as if she was just there for a temporary visit.

By the time 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 somewhat disheveled-looking young man running over, stopping in front of Ren Yiping, out of breath.

”Excuse me, is this shop hiring staff?”

Ren Yiping looked up, ”Are you here to apply?”

The person swallowed hard and nodded vigorously, ”Yes, I heard someone say it, so I ran over immediately. 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 me register you first. You can rest tomorrow, and the recruitment 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.