Chapter two hundred and ninety-eight
Unlike many people in the Wu family, which are full of local tyrants, Wu Youxu is a rare person in their family who really has some appreciation and taste.
On weekdays, he often strolls at major calligraphy and painting shops and is also a regular visitor to Bowan Pavilion. After a while, he became friends with Yan Youdao.
Yan Youdao does business and youdao not only because the goods in his store are of high quality, but also because his business methods are very appropriate.
No matter what era the calligraphy, paintings, antiques, or as long as the goods in his store are, he can tell the origin and tell all kinds of stories.
While allowing customers to appreciate it, they can also gain a lot of knowledge to use it to go out to blow water during party and banquets in the future.
He also provides the boss with his own delivery service. In Luoyang City, he can often be seen riding in a carriage, carrying many treasures, and traveling through the residences of nobles.
As for the Qingli Temple of the authentic cold yamen Wu Youxu, of course he did not let go. Not only did he not let go, he also recommended many exquisite collections very diligently, which won the love of the arrogant Wu Youxu.
Now this way of business seems to be working.
When Wu Sansi's mission came, he immediately packed his bags and brought Wu Youxu's calligraphy and painting works that might be interested in, and went to Qingli Temple one by one.
Based on the previous friendship between the two, Yan Youdao didn't take much effort to make Wu Youxu feel happy.
No longer pay attention to his actions in observing.
Yan Youdao could spy around in Qingli Temple without any scruples, and soon he found the clue.
Of course, Yan Youdao cannot do the real work, and he still has to make time to deal with Wu Youxu.
As time passed, within a few days, the servant under his command soon discovered it.
In the courtyard of the back house, the half-month small gate, which was always closed, was still closed very tightly at this moment, and it was very energetic to isolate all evil forces.
Everything seemed nothing unusual, but the keen two people still noticed something was wrong.
In the cold winter, the window behind the moon door is open.
Although they didn't know what was placed in this house, they guessed that it should be useless debris.
They sneaked to the back of the house, tiptoed, and looked into the window, and saw many wooden boxes in it, some of which were still open.
They have long known their mission when they come here.
Looking for something called gunpowder.
Yan Youdao was thoughtful and explained the shape and smell of gunpowder to his entourage early in the morning, and told them to search carefully in Qingli Temple.
From the beginning, he was sure that if the prince really had a place to hide gunpowder in the city, he would have to be in Qingli Temple.
It is far away from the city and is sparsely populated. Because it is the territory of the imperial court noble Qi Wu Youxu, no one dares to ask what they store at home.
With this friendship between Wu Yanzong and the prince, if Li Jun wants to hide the remaining gunpowder, this inconspicuous Taoist temple will definitely be a good choice.
Now the two servants, standing in front of the window, seemed to have seen a trace of evidence.
However, the treasure chests were far away from the window and the room was dim, so they could not see clearly what was placed in the treasure chest.
To ensure completeness, we must make sure that the box is filled with gunpowder before they can complete the task.
After some discussion, the two decided to go into the house and take a look.
Anyway, Boss Yan was watching in the front yard, and the few servants in Wu Youxu's mansion also provided them with convenience. As long as they didn't make too much noise, no one would notice it.
So the two of them curled up along the open window and jumped in.
The room was filled with dust and mold, and I don’t know how long it took to open the windows to ventilate here.
It is in this winter again, the musty smell remains in the house for longer.
The two of them didn't care about disgust and rushed to the open treasure chests.
Sure enough, as they expected, the treasure chest was full of gunpowder, but it was not obvious that it was newly made or left on the battlefield.
Less gossip, they determined what was in the box and acted quickly after they were looking for it.
A younger servant, without any preparation, took a few on his face with his hands open, intending to put them in his arms. The older servant had more experience and of course he was more cunning.
He quickly stopped him: "What are you doing? Let it go!"
The young servant didn't understand what he meant at all, and protected the gunpowder on his chest and did not let go.
"Didn't the boss say that he must take a few back as evidence?"
"Why are you still stopping me?"
"I'm not trying to stop me, but I'd like to have some brains."
"You just take it like this. When Wu Youxu comes over, you will find the flaw at first glance."
"There are so many missing on the first floor, which is really conspicuous!"
"Then what do you think should be done?" the young servant said, but he was still unwilling to put down his gunpowder.
I am afraid that I am not active enough, and I will not be able to get rewards.
"If you want to take it, you have to start from below."
"Come here, give me the gunpowder!" As he said that, he snatched the gunpowder from the young servant's hand.
He followed his own method and took it and arranged it.
Using various methods flexibly, the gunpowder in this box finally made the gunpowder look the same as it had never been moved.
They also obtained evidence.
Everything was ready, the two of them no longer delayed and quickly jumped out of the window.
Yan Youdao, who had been delaying time with Wu Youxu, saw that the two of them were back, and his face was full of excitement. He knew that this was done.
He quickly made a few polite words with Wu Youxu, left a few more calligraphy and paintings, and ran away with his servant with his tail.
They thought they were extremely smart, and they deceived Wu Youxu's trust and made him fall into trouble. However, they would soon know that as soon as the master took action, they would know whether there was any.
Wu Youxu, who practices Taoism every day, is definitely a master who is hidden and uncovered.
Wu Sansi heard that the action was successful, and without delay, he came to Bowan Pavilion to meet Yan Youdao.
His attention also gave the wise Yan Youdao a reminder that the prince attached great importance to this action, and the results of this action will affect the behavior trend of their group in the future.
"Prince, please see, this is the gunpowder I got. According to the servants, there are still many such gunpowders in Wu Youxu's mansion, all of which are in boxes and stored in Qingli Temple."
"Just put it in the temple? When did Wu Youxu's courage become so great?"
In Wu Sansi's memory, he had little friendship with Wu Youxu, and he didn't even say a few words. However, he was sure that Wu Youxu was a person who seemed calm but was actually cautious.
If the gunpowder was really given to him by the prince, how could he be so confident and bold and put them at his own home?
Chapter completed!