When the book-traveling little detective meets the two-faced prince

Chapter 410 Sun, Moon and Stars Accompany Me to Sleep

"What, are you also curious about the strange things happening in Moyu Town, and here to eavesdrop?"

Lin Lezhi had no intention of talking to the old beggar, but the old beggar took the initiative to start a conversation.

Lin Lezhi gave a soft "hmm," looked at the red figure fluttering in the night sky, and slowly said, "I overheard it by chance while resting in the cabin. My friend and I were also going to Moyu Town on this trip. Hearing about the strange things that happened, I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. I heard that the sedan chair bearers who escorted this young lady to her wedding were eating in Ting City, so I thought I might be able to find out something and be prepared in advance."

Listen and.

A look of unexpected surprise flashed in the old beggar's eyes.

Then he smiled and said, "Then you've come at the wrong time. Those who know about the strange things in Moyu Town have already disembarked. These sedan chair bearers are also going to Moyu Town for the first time. So they don't know much about what's going on in Moyu Town."

Hearing the knowing air in the old beggar's words, Lin Lezhi squatted down and looked at him with a hint of inquiry and eagerness in his eyes, asking, "So, grandpa, you know about the strange things that have been happening in Moyu Town recently?"

Upon seeing this, a look of surprise flashed in the old beggar's eyes. He paused for a moment, then laughed heartily and said, "You're quite clever, kid. You can understand what I mean."

The old beggar said with great pride, "How can I say that I am a beggar? I wander through these streets and alleys every day begging. I hear everything that happens in every household, not to mention the strange things that are rumored in Moyu Town."

"You..." the old beggar asked Lin Lezhi, "You really want to know?"

Lin Lezhi nodded firmly and then made no further move; the two stared at each other blankly.

Seeing that Lin Lezhi didn't respond for a long time, the old beggar said with a look of disdain, "I just said you were smart, but now you're pretending to be confused with me again, aren't you? If you want to get some information from me, you have to give me something in return. What, you're planning to listen for free?"

Listen and.

Lin Lezhi suddenly realized what was going on and immediately looked embarrassed. He awkwardly asked the old beggar, "Um... I don't have any money. Can I owe you some for now?"

He spent forty coins on wontons with Xiao Yihuo, and then spent all the money on food for Guan Ziheng.

The money is no longer under his control.

I should have known better than to be so generous and eat four bowls of wontons. Since I already owe Xiao Yihuo five coins, I might as well owe him more.

He's not even as rich as a beggar.

The old beggar looked Lin Lezhi up and down several times, and after seeing Lin Lezhi's clothes and appearance, he asked with disbelief in his eyes, "Not a single penny?"

Lin Lezhi smiled awkwardly and said, "Really, no."

The old beggar scoffed, "Looking at how you're dressed, you have the air of a young master from a wealthy family. You don't look like you're poor at all. I think you just don't want to give this old beggar any money."

Lin Lezhi quickly waved his hand and explained, "No, it's not that. The money is all with my friend. He's already asleep, and I don't want to disturb him or disturb his sleep."

"Oh, so you don't want to disturb your friend's sleep, and you think you can get my information for nothing, huh? You look so polite, like a refined gentleman, yet you won't even give this old beggar a single penny."

When he mentioned a penny, the old beggar deliberately emphasized the pronunciation, making it highly sarcastic.

Lin Lezhi already knew that the old beggar was loud and quick-witted when they were on the second floor of the pleasure boat. In just a few words, he truly experienced this and had to admit defeat.

Lin Lezhi looked to the side and saw that someone was already casting a scrutinizing glance at her.

Lin Lezhi looked slightly embarrassed and said to the old beggar, "It's not that I don't want to give it to you, I really don't have any money on me right now, you see..."

"Hey, I'm old, but don't try to fool me." The old beggar saw Lin Lezhi's red peace knot and reached out his hand, which was covered in glutinous rice flour, to take it. "I think your peace knot is nice. Give it to me."

A flicker of panic crossed Lin Lezhi's eyes, and she immediately covered it, saying, "This won't do. This is very important to me, I can't give it to you."

"Then what do you have to offer me in return?"

When asked this question, Lin Lezhi realized that everything he owned was a gift from someone else, and nothing was truly his own.

But you really can't just listen for nothing.

Lin Lezhi thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa, it's windy on this ship at night. Why don't you sleep in my room for the night? Although the soundproofing isn't very good, it'll keep you out of the wind. Consider it payment for the room."

this time.

The old beggar stared blankly for a long time, seemingly considering whether Lin Lezhi's words were true. At the same time, his expression also seemed to be wondering if the strange events in Moyu Town were something Lin Lezhi absolutely needed to know.

They even gave up their own room.

"Forget it, I don't want to go and annoy people." The old beggar gestured to himself and said, "I'm so comfortable here. I like to sleep with the sky as my blanket and the earth as my mat, with the stars accompanying me day and night. I'm not used to your beds."

Seeing the old beggar's firm stance, Lin Lezhi could only shrug and say, "Alright, since you don't want me to owe you money first, and I don't like to make things difficult for others, I won't force you."

Lin Lezhi then looked at the nearby travelers and said, "I think there are others on this pleasure boat who also know about the strange things in Moyu Town and are willing to let me owe them for now, so I won't disturb your rest any longer."

Say it.

Lin Lezhi then stood up, preparing to leave.

The old beggar thought to himself, "She just seemed so curious, determined to know. Why is she giving up now?" Just as Lin Lezhi had barely taken half a step out, the old beggar suddenly spoke up, urging her to stay, "Wait a minute!"

Lin Lezhi suppressed the smile that was playing on her lips, turned around, and asked nonchalantly, "What's wrong?"

"I've changed my mind." The old beggar straightened his legs, which had been wrapped around his waist. "My legs are numb. If you'd like to massage them for me, I won't charge you."

"really?"

"I, this old beggar, keep my word!"

"Good~"

Lin Lezhi readily agreed.

Just as Lin Lezhi bent down and rolled up his sleeves slightly, preparing to massage the old beggar's legs, the old beggar suddenly pulled his legs back and changed his mind, saying, "Forget it, I can massage these legs myself. It would be a loss for you to do it."

The old beggar glanced at him and conceded, "You seem different from others, at least you're polite. You can owe me the money for now, and give it to me tomorrow when your friend wakes up."

As he spoke, the old beggar muttered under his breath, "It cost me a lot of money to get on this ship. I worked so hard to save up for so long. In fact, everyone on this ship should thank me. Without me, would they have been able to save half the fare?"

The old beggar had a loud voice to begin with, and even his muttering was quite loud, but he was completely unaware of it.

Lin Lezhi couldn't help but smile.

After muttering his complaints, the old beggar patted his side, gesturing for Lin Lezhi to sit down, and said, "Sit down and let me tell you slowly."