"What did you say? Li Xiaoyao also...!"
Meng Qingshan burned with rage. He clenched both fists until his knuckles turned white, his voice choked with barely restrained murderous intent. "Zhao Zhicheng, no matter what, I'll kill you today!"
After speaking, he asked, "What about everyone else at the escort agency?"
Seeing his reaction, the beggar hurriedly explained, "Young Escort Leader Meng, I only happened to discover that this place was wide open and took shelter here two days ago. What I just told you was only hearsay. I truly don't know anything else!"
Meng Qingshan furrowed his brows and pressed on. "After a murder like this, did the authorities really not make any moves?"
The beggar's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had remembered something important. He quickly said, "That's right! After it happened, people from the County Office did come by. Young Escort Leader Meng, don't be too anxious just yet. Perhaps the county magistrate has already made proper arrangements for your family!"
At his words, Meng Qingshan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He took out a silver ingot and handed it to the beggar, then cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you for telling me. If I find my Cousin at the County Office, I'll be sure to reward you further."
After speaking, Meng Qingshan turned to mount his horse, but the beggar grabbed his sleeve.
Just as he was about to ask why, the beggar spoke in a mysterious tone. "I heard that today, Escort Leader Zhao of the Fuwei Escort Agency held a grand banquet at Moon Invitation Tower, in the bustling west side of the city, to celebrate the formation of the escort agency alliance. The county magistrate was there too. If you have time, Young Escort Leader Meng,