Xiaoman and Jingmo didn't even bother to eat, so they returned to the gluttonous cat's study to discuss ways to deal with "Flying in the Sky". Because of this incident, they told others that they were dead, and the two of them had to bear 30,000 taels of silver, but it didn't matter if the two sold the house, Su Jingmo sold his wife Nanxing again, and he couldn't make up 3,000 taels.

And in case of failure, Nie Xiaoman's false name doesn't know what to be ridiculed in Jinling City, which shows that this matter is really not small.

Su Jingmo's opinion is that we should not be biased towards passive defense, but we should take the initiative to deal with it, and try to catch the "flying in the sky", which can be regarded as the best policy.

Nie Xiaoman also agreed, and Xiaoman asked, "How are you going to arrest him?" ”

Jing Mo said: "I think if the news of our custody of the beads can be kept secret, this thief will naturally still go to the Pan family." If we can lay an ambush in advance, it will not be difficult to take advantage of the opportunity to capture it. ”

Nie Xiaoman thought for a moment and replied, "The ambush you said was in advance, is it in the Pan family?" ”

"It's not. According to the current situation, it is inevitable that there will be an inside line that has been bought. If we make a big announcement, we will be wrong. It is better to quietly crouch on the left side of his house, but you can take advantage of his unpreparedness. ”

"Well, that's a good idea. But if we wait, where will we put this pearl of the night? ”

After much deliberation on this question, the two felt that the most appropriate thing was to put it on their bodies. However, in case of a hands-on confrontation, it is inevitably a little dangerous. In the end, the two decided to take responsibility separately.

Su Jingmo protected the iron box at home, and Nie Xiaoman went to wait outside the Pan family house alone. In this way, although Su Jingmo's responsibility is heavier, he has to divide his troops into two ways, and he has to reluctantly make it difficult.

Fortunately, there is also a Wei Pu in the house who can ventilate and report the news, and Jingmo has an embroidered spring knife for self-defense, and he is not afraid of "flying in the sky" and robbing it by means. The plan has been decided, Nie Xiaoman opened the brocade box of the night pearl, re-examined it, and put it in the iron box with his own hands.

Xiao Man said with a smile: "Jingmo, in the past two days, you have to be very cautious. Although this box is also considered sturdy and reliable, and has stored a lot of valuable things, it has never gone wrong, but "Plug in the Sky" is a special person. This box is not rare in his eyes at all. ”

Jing Mo also smiled: "Once this box reaches his hand, it may really become useless." But if he hadn't let his fingers touch the iron box, I don't think he would have any psychic skills, right? ”

On the evening of the 15th, the two began to make preparations. Nie Xiaoman instructed Wei Pu to guard the front door, and no matter who sent the letter, he was not allowed to enter the door; Or if there are strangers visiting, you have to ask for clarification before you can put it in.

After dinner, Nie Xiaoman put on a gray short cotton jacket and trousers, a black velvet scarf around his neck, and an old gray Liuhe hat on his head, the brim of the hat was covered on his forehead, and his face was also painted with some pot ash, like a Jiangbei craftsman.

Nie Xiaoman said a few more words to Jing Mo and Wei Pu, and then walked out. Jing Mo took out the embroidered spring knife and looked at it, there was no problem, hung it back on his waist, walked into the study, and sat quietly in the iron box that protected the treasure.

In the late autumn when it rains, the climate is very cold, no less than winter. Pedestrians on the road are scarce at night. The silence was silent inside and outside the house, only the sound of the wind outside the window and the crackling of coal in the stove broke the silence.

Jing Mo was very careful to keep watch for half the night, without any movement. Jing Mo secretly thought that although "Flying in the Sky" was an unusual snitch, he should always be a little jealous of himself and Xiaoman. This gem is in his own hands, so even if he knows that he is keeping the gem on his behalf, if he wants to fulfill his preface, he can only steal it in person, of course, it is also a bit risky. Will he take refuge and go back to trouble Pan Shibi in a few days?

In the middle of the night, Nie Xiaoman came back. He didn't encounter any suspicious situations, Nie Xiaoman told Wei Pu not to sleep in his own room, but to move to the study to sleep, and closed the doors and windows tightly, while Jingmo and Xiaoman both slept in Xiaoman's bedroom.

The next day, that is, the sixteenth, Jingmo was still on the defensive, but there was still no movement. After dinner, Nie Xiaoman dressed up as a Jiangbei craftsman and went out, while Jing Mo was still sitting in the house.

In order not to go to the toilet, Jingmo didn't even drink tea today, but when he was extremely thirsty, he took a small sip lightly to moisten his throat slightly. Today is the 16th, the last night of the appointed time. If there is no change, Jing Mo and Xiaoman will be finished tomorrow morning.

The wind seemed to be quieter, not as raging as before. Suddenly, there was a sound of small footsteps approaching the window. Su Jingmo listened attentively, and at the same time, his right hand instinctively reached into his waist. No? The footsteps passed through Xiaoman's gluttonous cat fast, and gradually walked away. Probably a passerby, right?

At four o'clock in the evening, Jing Momeng heard the voice of someone in the courtyard, and then saw Nie Xiaoman, who was wearing a gray cloth jacket and trousers, a black scarb, and an old Liuhe hat, and was wearing an old Liuhe hat, and strode in panting.

Nie Xiaoman walked up to Jing Mo and whispered into Jing Mo's ear while breathing, "Jing Mo, it's not good!" On the left and right sides of our house, there are 'flying in the sky' and the same party in ambush, and they may be robbed! ”

Jing Mo was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "What should I do?" ”

Nie Xiaoman hurriedly stopped Jing Mo and said, "Be quiet!" I've got the kind of black clothes here, so you can find out and change your outfit, bring an embroidered spring knife, and then go out with me. ”

"What's the purpose?"

"Don't ask. Let's go for a change! I'm waiting for you here. ”

Jing Mo saw that the situation was urgent, and it was inconvenient to ask again, so he hurriedly ran over, opened the suitcase and rummaged through, found a black cotton short coat, took off his leather boots, and put on a pair of black cloth shoes. After spending about a cup of tea, Jing Mo rushed downstairs again and walked into the study, but Nie Xiaoman was missing.

Jing Mo hurriedly retreated to the front door to ask Wei Pu.

Wei Pu was very puzzled and said, "The master just went out." How did you not know? ”

Jing Mo felt strange and asked, "I'm changing clothes in the house, what does Nie Xiaoman have to say?" ”

Wei Pu was stunned and said, "He only told me to guard the door, and he didn't say anything else." ”

At this time, there was movement again, Jing Mo looked out from the crack in the door, it was a sedan chair, and the sedan chair was still parked in front of the door. Who is here at this time? Could it be the rich man of Pan? Jing Mo couldn't help but be a little surprised.

At this time, the person outside the door suddenly shouted: "Jingmo, open the door quickly." It's me! ”

When Jing Mo heard the voice, he exclaimed, "It's you?" Nie Xiaoman? ”

Wei Pu had already opened the door, it was really Nie Xiaoman! As soon as Nie Xiaoman walked in the door, he whispered to Wei Pu:

"I'm dressed up, I don't have any money on me, you go out and pay the money for the sedan chair, it's cold, don't worry too much about giving them more."

Jing Mo said strangely: "Nie Xiaoman, why did you modify it so quickly?" ”

Nie Xiaoman was even more strange: "What do you mean?" I've been dressed up for an hour. ”

Jing Mo's heart suddenly became confused, as if the whole world was unreal, and asked, "What?" Didn't you come in just a moment ago, pretending to be a craftsman? ”

Nie Xiaoman's eyes rolled and he said loudly: "Where is this happening?" …… Oh no, go in and see! ”

Nie Xiaoman reflexively ran to the study, and Jing Mo hurriedly followed. At this time, Jing Mo realized that things had changed, and he had fallen for someone else's trick. The person who came in just now must be the scheming "Flying in the Sky"!

Nie Xiaoman walked to the corner and said loudly: "Ouch, this iron box is really in his hands!" ”

Jing Mo rushed over to take a look, and there was already a hole in the door of the iron box that was large enough to get a small box.

Jing Mo sighed: "Alas, it's broken! ”

Nie Xiaoman was still calm, and shook his hand at Jing Mo: "Slow." He had burned a hole, but he didn't know what was going on inside the box. ”

Jing Mo's heart sank all of a sudden, but there was still a trace of the faintest luck, and he said, "Well, that's good." I remember you put the box in the inner corner of the tin box. He may not have time to take it yet. ”

Jing Mo had another glimmer of hope in despair, hurriedly unscrewed the door of the box, and looked into the corner of the box by the oil lamp, and sure enough, he saw that the brocade box was still there!

Jing Mo cheered unconsciously.

"Haha......!! Still inside!! ”