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Dong Shu was puzzled, but she did not reveal anything on the surface.

Only when the shop owner stood up from the ground at their request did they learn his name.

"I am He Ce, a local of Yi Town. This shop was passed down from my ancestors." He Ce did not look overjoyed when he said that, but seeing that the two noble men in front of him did not say anything, he continued: "I wonder if the two noble men have heard of the customs of our Yi Town, where we worship the mountain gods?"

"I've heard some rumors." Xu Shiqiu immediately opened his mouth to reply after He Ce finished speaking, afraid of what his Young Girl would say.

Dong Shu did not know what Xu Shiqiu was thinking, but after hearing Xu Shiqiu speak, she did not say anything.

Seeing that the two noble men in front of him did not seem to want to talk, He Ce explained the matter of the Mountain God from Yi Town clearly.

"There has always been a legend of Yi Town's backer receiving the blessing of the mountain god. According to legend, the original memorial to the mountain god only needs the nimble girl to personally make four dishes to pay tribute to the mountain god. However, for some unknown reason, in the past few decades, the food of the mountain deity had undergone an increasing change.

Ten years ago, the mountains outside Yi Town were on fire, and it took a good half a day before the entire town was extinguished. Since the fire, the town had been replaced by a new mayor. After he sat on the seat of mayor, he decided that every time he paid homage to the mountain god, the lady who prepared the food would stay at the foot of the mountain for the night.

At first the townspeople didn't want to, afraid that the girls would get into trouble overnight at the foot of the mountain, but the mayor said that if they didn't, the mountain god would get angry again.

Just as the townspeople were hesitating, another fire broke out on the mountain. Because of this, the townspeople were finally convinced.

From that year onwards, the young lady who was preparing to pay tribute to the mountain god's food was left alone at the foot of the mountain. When the girl's parents went to find her the next day, they found that not only had the girl disappeared, but even the food used to pay their respects to the mountain god had disappeared as well.

Because of this, the people of the town believed the mayor's words. Initially, I also believed it. "

After speaking to here, He Ce let out a sigh, and then continued: "But three years ago, due to my curiosity, I hid myself in a tree while paying respects to the mountain god. He had only wanted to see the real appearance of the mountain god, but who knew that he would fall asleep in one night?

When I woke up again, I didn't see the mountain god at all. Only the mayor and his two sons, taking advantage of the night sky, took away all the food that the girl and the mountain god used to pay their respects.

I was scared silly and didn't dare to move at all. After returning home, I had always wanted to speak of this matter, but after probing a few times, no one believed that the mayor would do such a thing.

I originally thought that this matter would never have anything to do with me, but I didn't expect that this year, when I picked the most clever girl in town, my fiancée would be chosen.

Helpless, I can only inform my fiancee of this matter. She believes that I will hide myself in the end. After I hid my fiancee freely, the mayor came to find me a few times, and revealed several times with his words that my fiancee shouldn't belong to me. "

Dong Shu and Xu Shiqiu did not interrupt him when He Ce opened her mouth to speak. It was only when he had finished speaking did Xu Shiqiu raise his hand and pat Dong Shu's hand that was holding her own arm.

"The two girls behind?"

Xu Shiqiu looked at He Ce and asked. He Ce, who was sad a moment ago, raised his head and looked at him in shock.

"Young master, you …" He Ce anxiously opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he did not know what to say.

I do know a bit about this." Xu Shiqiu guessed He Ce's thoughts when he saw his expression. "I have a brother, a master, and a few servants. Two days ago, they heard that Yi Town had some business and came to scout, but were detained.

As Xu Shiqiu said this, he kept staring at.

As long as He Ce revealed the slightest hint that something was amiss, he would immediately seize him.

He Ce also did not expect Xu Shiqiu to actually know about this matter, however, after being momentarily shocked, he quickly replied, "The two young ladies that followed, were also people that I went down to inform their families. None of their family members were willing to part with their young lady, so they trusted me. " After saying this, He Ce paused for a moment, then continued: "Then, did young noble find out what it was?"

He Ce asked carefully, afraid that Xu Shiqiu would say something that would disappoint him.

"Looks like you've done a good deed." After Xu Shiqiu gave his evaluation, Xu Shiqiu looked at him and continued: "I don't know much, it's just that I didn't expect my wife to casually point at a shop and meet you who just so happens to know about it."

Xu Shiqiu was now certain in his heart that his own Young Girl was blessed.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? She casually pointed to a shop, and it was precisely a person who happened to know of this matter.

After He Ce finished listening to what Xu Shiqiu had to say, he believed him. He didn't dare disbelieve it because he had already told his greatest secret to the person in front of him.

If this person was not to be trusted, he could only abandon his family's shop and quietly leave Yi Town with his fiancee.

Xu Shiqiu would naturally not let He Ce down. He told He Ce that after he came to find him tonight, he had brought Dong Shu and left his shop.

Dong Shu watched as Xu Shiqiu brought him and left, then raised her head to look at him. Just as she was about to inquire further, who knew that Xu Shiqiu would bring him into another shop.

After Xu Shiqiu led Dong Shu through dozens of shops, they finally brought Dong Shu back.

Dong Shu held back her words and did not ask Xu Shiqiu until on the way back to the inn, she finally realised that a stranger was following behind her.

"Hubby?" Dong Shu nervously grabbed Xu Shiqiu's arm. She wanted to tell her husband that someone was following behind, but she didn't dare to say anything.

Xu Shiqiu had actually been paying attention to Dong Shu this whole time, so when he finally discovered that someone was following him, he could guess Dong Shu's reaction.

"Don't be afraid." Xu Shiqiu was sure that the person following them only arrived when they reached the third store, and this person was just too direct.

Upon hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Dong Shu knew that Master had long noticed the person following behind him, and immediately calmed down.

Once Xu Shiqiu returned to the inn, he did not immediately bring Dong Shu back to his room. Instead, he went to find the Old Madame Xu and told her about meeting He Ce at the rouge shop.

"Mother, do you think this matter has anything to do with the Mayor of Yi Town?"

Xu Shiqiu looked at Old Madame Xu who had just finished speaking, nodded and said, "In a town, the mayor has one hand to cover the sky. If it wasn't for him, who else could it be? "It's just that I don't know if this town is full of guts or if there is someone else supporting them from behind." After Old Madame Xu finished speaking, he paused for a moment before looking at Xu Shiqiu and continuing, "Have you thought of a way to resolve this matter?"

After Xu Shiqiu heard Old Madame Xu's words, without the slightest hesitation, he immediately opened his mouth and spoke. Find out what exactly is the Mayor's house, then think of a way to meet Fourth Brother and Shi Yuan. "

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, the Old Madame Xu immediately looked towards Dong Shu and asked: "Are you going to scout by yourself, or are you bringing along the Madame Dong?"

Xu Shiqiu did not expect his mother to suddenly ask this, he was stunned for a moment, then opened his mouth: "I'll go by myself."

Just as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Dong Shu looked at him and asked, "Does Hubby really want to go alone?" After saying that, Dong Shu hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Didn't Hubby say that you wouldn't affect the people around you if I was around? If I don't go, what will you do if you affect the others? "

Dong Shu asked seriously, but Xu Shiqiu felt very uncomfortable hearing her words.

He only had so much power, but it was all because of this matter.

Previously, he only thought that when he returned to the capital, he would be able to see other people bringing along the Young Girl, but now that he had encountered such a situation, he was truly reluctant to bring the Young Girl along.

Old Madame Xu had been looking at Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu. Seeing that Xu Shiqiu was in a difficult situation, she sighed and said, "I'll send someone here to take care of tonight's matters."

When the Old Madame Xu opened her mouth, Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu looked at her in bewilderment and shock.

Being watched by her son and his daughter-in-law, Old Madame Xu was not the least bit flustered, "You don't have to worry, since the breakthrough was found in this town, I will definitely be able to resolve this matter."

After hearing Old Madame Xu's words, even if Xu Shiqiu wanted to speak, he didn't know what to say.

Because of today's incident, his heart was currently very sad.

He could not think of it. If he were to encounter such a risky situation in the future, could it be that he could only stay at home and wait for others to do it?