Zhao Wule smiled and said, "I like being a constable and don't want to change my career." He added, "If a yamen runner doesn't have the ability to continue, how can he achieve great things in the future? Don't worry, I will find a way to stay where I am. I hope Captain Zhang can let go of his prejudice. If he really can't let go, we can find another way."

Zhao Wu's statement made Xu Lanyin very happy, and he gave Xu Lanting some on-the-spot education, telling him to face challenges head-on.

When Xu Lanyin went into the kitchen to wash dishes, Zhao Wu followed her in again and whispered, "Sister, didn't you ask me to keep an eye on the Yiju Restaurant? I've made a discovery."

Xu Lan asked hurriedly, "What did you find?"

Zhao Wudao, "On the surface, Yiju Restaurant's business is average, far inferior to Shengtaixuan and Jufuquan, but Shopkeeper Jin is incredibly generous. Once, he spent over a thousand taels of silver on antiques. Wow, a small shopkeeper couldn't earn that much even in ten years. Furthermore, Shopkeeper Jin particularly enjoys socializing with officials, including those in the county government and the military. He's associated with County Magistrate Wang and several minor officials, including Zhang Gangdan. Some of the outsiders who dine at Yiju Restaurant are obviously not ordinary people just by their appearance; some are martial artists who stay in for a long time..."

Xu Lanyin said, "Well done. Keep watching. Don't let him know that you noticed him, otherwise you will be in danger. Don't tell anyone about this for now. Forget it, anyone."

Zhao Wu nodded and asked, "Sister, do you suspect that Yi Ju Restaurant is secretly doing illegal business?"

Xu Lanyin hummed, and seeing Zhao Wu's inquiring eyes, she said, "I also overheard a conversation between two people, saying that there's something fishy going on inside the Yiju Restaurant. I thought that if you solved a major case, your chances of getting promoted to the Criminal Investigation Department or the Six Gates would be much greater." She smiled and changed the subject, "I heard that there are a lot of young ladies standing at the street corner looking at you right now. Is that true?"

Zhao Wu's eyebrows arched, and he said, "Alas, young ladies nowadays are too bold and have no fear of shame." He raised his eyebrows and sighed, "I, Zhao, have remained calm and composed, and I am destined to disappoint them."

The ending tone is dragged out very long, like an actor singing an opera, and he looks like he deserves a beating.

Xu Lanyin laughed and said, "Looking at you like this, you seem to have finally gotten the idea."

Zhao Wu was very unconvinced and said, "In my eyes, am I that stupid? Do I have to wait until now to realize it? I already did... Forget it, I won't tell you this." He blushed a little and warned, "I know you are joking when you say this to me. But you can't say it in front of other men. It will be bad for your reputation if it gets out, and you won't be able to get married."

Xu Lanyin was at a loss for words. When she said "opened up," she meant he'd started paying attention to women. She had no idea what this silly boy was thinking about. This kid's thoughts were getting more and more complicated.

She could only laugh and said, "I'm not stupid. I'm joking because of you."

As long as Xu Lanyin treated him differently from others, Zhao Wu was happy and walked out happily.

Spring rain began to fall at night. The continuous spring rain continued for several days, making Old Man Xu and Xu Lanzhou, who had returned on the tenth day of the first lunar month, very happy.

The two went to inspect the dozens of acres of land at home and said that the winter wheat was growing very well.

On the fourteenth day of March, Hong Wen was one month old, and Xu Lanyin took Xu Lanting to the Hong family to celebrate the full moon. It had been agreed that Zhao Wu and Xu Lanzhou would both take time off to attend the banquet.

There were many guests today, so Xu Lanyin only said a few words to Mrs. Hu before going off to play. Zhang Manniang also came and pulled Xu Lanyin aside to talk.

The guests, knowing Xu Lanyin was the legendary fiancée of Gu Wangchen, began to discuss the matter among themselves. Some young girls, overly curious, stared at her, unabashedly. Zhang Manniang, displeased, glared at them. The other young girls quickly looked away; none dared to provoke Zhang Manniang, not even County Magistrate Sun's daughter.

Xu Lanyin felt very sorry. If Zhang Manniang hadn't been Captain Zhang's daughter, the two would have become good friends. Although they had very different personalities, they could be considered to have a mutual understanding.

After finishing their meal and leaving the Hong family, Xu Lanyin saw Zhao Wu walking in front, with several big men walking beside him, one of whom was Captain Zhang. They were talking and laughing as if nothing had happened.

Zhang Manniang also recognized her father and smiled happily at Xu Lanyin, "See how good my father is? Now he doesn't blame Brother Zhao at all and is even very close to him."

This was a very annoying thing to say, and only Zhang Manniang would say such a thing.

Xu Lanyin knew that she didn't mean it, but she still secretly criticized, "Why does your father blame Zhao Wu?" Moreover, not only is he still blaming her, he is also secretly doing something to her.

Zhang Manniang said, "Sister Xu, please come to my house for lunch tomorrow. I'll have my eldest brother invite Brother Zhao over. I heard Brother Zhao is quite skilled in martial arts, and I'd love to see him compete with me." She added, "Sister Xu, please tell Brother Zhao not to worry. I don't have that intention anymore. I just treat him like my eldest brother."

Xu Lan was busy making excuses to refuse.

In the evening, Zhao Wuhui said that the Ministry of Justice had sent a reply to the "Zhao murder case", agreeing with the sentence of the Min County Magistrate, and Wang Pozi would be executed in the autumn.

This was expected, and the ending of Mrs. Wang still made Qin and the others sigh. Although she was hateful, she was also forced by Old Man Wang.

Suddenly, there were long-lost cries and screams coming from outside, which was very terrifying.

Zhao Wu quickly ran out of the yard, followed closely by Xu Lanyin. Xu Lanting also ran into the yard, and was pulled back in by Qin, who had been chasing him out.

The voices belonged to Wang Jincai, Xia, and Wang Sanni. The shrill child's voice was particularly distressing, and everyone ran towards the Wang family.

Wang Jincai's father, Wang Dagu, returned home two weeks ago, bringing with him a "young wife" and a two-year-old boy. The Wang family had been quiet before, but today, they suddenly became noisy.

Xu Lizheng, who lived closer to the Wang family, had already arrived and was knocking on the door, yelling, "What's going on? Is there going to be another murder in your family? Stop it, stop it!"

Wang Dagu's voice said, "Uncle Xu, please go back. This rebellious son is extremely unfilial. I am teaching him a lesson."

An unfamiliar female voice said, "This is really a rural area. There are so many people joining in when I teach my son a lesson. Such an unfilial and rebellious son will be a disaster when he grows up if he is not taught well." It was obvious from the accent that she was not a local.

Wang Sanni cried, "Jincai is not unfilial, he just listens to my mother..."

With a crisp sound, Wang Sanni seemed to have been slapped in the face. Wang Jincai cried miserably, "Don't hit my aunt, don't hit my mother. My grandmother said that this little woman is cruel and won't let me hand over the property to you. If I do that, my mother, aunt and I will have no way to survive. She also won't let me go with you and asked me to observe three years of mourning for my grandfather and my grandmother. I am only listening to my grandmother and want to protect the family property and my aunt and mother. I am not being unfilial..."