Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 257 The Fierce and Spirited People of Yongqing

Seeing Lin Zhiqing staring intently in the direction of Wanliu Pavilion, his face serious and ignoring him, the little beggar felt increasingly uneasy, and tears streamed down his face.

Hearing his suppressed sobs, Lin Zhiqing finally came to her senses.

He's still just a child.

She believed what the little beggar had just said.

Having learned from the mistakes of Jiang Liuyun and Liu Mang, Lin Zhiqing pays closer attention to facial micro-expressions when meeting others than ever before.

The points that this child mentioned can also be considered a form of psychology.

However, the innocent children at this time do not yet know the definition of psychology.

In his own understanding, that means he observes things more carefully than others.

This child is still young and cannot completely hide his emotions. If he is guided, he may become a psychological counselor in the future.

What's more, he has now inadvertently helped him find a crucial clue.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhiqing patted the little beggar's head and said, "I'm sorry, we misunderstood earlier. Go back to the inn and wait for us. I believe you."

Seeing Lin Zhiqing begin to speak softly, Lin Yangyang knew that the little beggar should be alright. She pinched the little beggar's cheek.
"Silly boy, stop crying, your face is all stained."

Hearing them say they believed in him, the little beggar cried even harder.

However, fearing that the person in front of him would dislike him, he forced himself to hold back his tears, his chest heaving.
"Then...then I'll go...I'm leaving."

After saying that, he turned and ran away.

Lin Zhiqing stared at his back for a while before slowly withdrawing her gaze.

She looked in the direction of Wanliu Pavilion.

It must be said that this place is no match for Shengjing City, not even the second-class brothel Qianjin Pavilion in Shengjing City.

Those coming and going all seemed to be local gentry.

"Qing-meimei, what are you looking at? This is just a brothel." Lin Yangyang waved her hand in front of Lin Zhiqing:

"Let's hurry up and go, my dad and the others don't know yet."

“I left a letter when I left, and we don’t need to look for it anywhere else.” Lin Zhiqing moved her feet and walked towards Wanliu Pavilion.

"Hey, why?" Lin Yangyang took a step forward and walked to Lin Zhiqing's side.

"The willow tree refers to Wanliu Pavilion," Lin Zhiqing explained simply.

Lin Yangyang asked in confusion, "Is that okay? What about the white goose?"

"I don't think Wanliu Pavilion is a place for raising geese."

"This goose is not that goose." Lin Zhiqing narrowed his eyes, looking at the man causing trouble in front of Wanliu Pavilion:
"Did you hear that just now? He called out a name."

"I was only focused on that little beggar and didn't hear it. Surely no one would call someone 'White Goose'?" Lin Yangyang couldn't help but find the name strange.

Lin Zhiqing shook his head slightly: "No one calls it White Goose, but some people call it Yan Yu."

"Huh?" Lin Yangyang looked completely bewildered.

Lin Zhiqing patiently explained, "Actually, I didn't understand the connection between the white goose and the snipe at first either."

"But think about it, what comes to mind when you hear the word 'white'?"

"Snow, pastries, medicine powder," Lin Yangyang counted on her fingers.

These are indeed the most memorable "white" things.

If Lin Zhiqing hadn't overheard it by chance, she wouldn't have connected Bai Tong with "Yan".

"Cousin, the salt is white too," Lin Zhiqing added.

Lin Yangyang nodded: "That's true, but how could an ordinary person think of this so easily?" "Indeed, no. I was able to identify this person because of the last character, '鹬'." Lin Zhiqing wrote the character '鹬' in Lin Yangyang's palm.

This is the snipe from the story of the snipe and the clam fighting.

Lin Yangyang was initially a little confused, but when she learned it was this character, her eyebrows gradually relaxed:
"I understand, the character '鹬' does indeed have something to do with geese."

To be precise, it's not related to geese, but rather to the characters "I" and "bird" that make up the word "goose".

Lin Yangyang clapped her hands: "I'm so excited! That's just a combination of 'yu' and 'niao' (鹬), it really is a sandpiper!"

In ancient times, "予" meant "I".

Lin Zhiqing, having come from the previous world, was not sensitive to this word and did not initially realize the connection between them.

But she had actually been in contact with them before.

I love the lotus for its purity, rising from the mud unsullied, and cleansed by the clear ripples without becoming seductive.

This quote comes from "On the Love of Lotus," and it was widely circulated in Lin Zhiqing's world before.

It's just two words, but they're making it sound like they're deciphering Morse code.

“It concerns lives, so Zheng Kuo’s son is very cautious. He gave us this clue, but not the whole thing.” Lin Zhiqing breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"If it weren't for today's coincidence, it would probably have taken us some time to analyze it."

"Qing-mei, you're so clever, you solved it so quickly." Lin Yangyang praised her without any hesitation.
"Let's go, let's find that Yan Yu now."

The two quickened their pace.

Lin Zhiqing was somewhat worried because there was trouble at the entrance of Wanliu Pavilion. If things got too complicated, it might be difficult for them to meet Yan Yu.

With this worry in mind, she squeezed into the crowd.

But as soon as she appeared, the crowd erupted in an uproar and then parted in the middle.

The man who had been shouting was suddenly thrown outside by two thugs.

Lin Zhiqing and Lin Yangyang frowned and stepped aside.

"Pah!" A woman dressed as a madam, fanning herself and swaying her slender waist, went out.
"Do you really think just anyone can come and cause trouble at Wanliu Pavilion? Do you think you can even dream of marrying Yan Yu?"

"Disperse, disperse, don't affect the business of Wanliu Pavilion."

As the thugs drove them away, the onlookers gradually dispersed. The troublemaker, as if he had been drinking fake alcohol, was awakened by the punches and slunk away.

In this way, Lin Zhiqing and Lin Yangyang, two elegantly dressed young men who stood out from the crowd, became very conspicuous.

The madam sized up the two of them, a smirk playing on her lips. Just as she was about to speak, Lin Yangyang swaggered over.

Lin Zhiqing followed behind her.

Upon entering, the madam immediately launched into the usual brothel routine.

Lin Zhiqing noticed that there were a few women performing songs and dances in the main hall of Wanliu Pavilion, but there were very few women.

Lin Yangyang waved her hand and asked, "Who is the most unique beauty here?"

"Beautiful ladies, we have plenty here!" The madam laughed heartily.

Lin Yangyang's lips curled up, but when she saw the various handsome men filing in, her smile vanished at a visible speed.

So the beauties in Wanliu Pavilion are different from the beauties outside.

Are the people of Yongqing County really that fierce?
Seeing Lin Yangyang's surprise, Lin Zhiqing cleared her throat: "I want to find Yan Yu."

"Yan Yu?" The madam's smile widened.
"It is possible, but Yan Yu is a special case; only those he deems worthy can see him."

"Then take us to try it out." Lin Zhiqing moved her facial muscles, making a very expectant expression.