Chapter 133 The Moon of Yesteryear

That evening, after the security department sent people to Xie Ning to understand the situation, they immediately carried out an arrest operation. After some interrogation, the man confessed that he was a Kuomintang agent and also revealed the General Staff's assassination plan against the Labour Party leader. However, he did not know who the person who contacted him to carry out the plan was.

Everyone was shocked, and then felt a chill run down their spines. If Xie Ning hadn't pointed out the suspicious points today, who would have discovered that a monk was a Kuomintang agent?

The head of the security department immediately decided to intensify the investigation and absolutely not let the Kuomintang's plan succeed!

Xie Ning could clearly sense that there were many hidden sentries around the cave dwelling. Xiao Yang quietly said that their patrol pressure had been reduced a lot, and the security level had been significantly improved.

"That's true, but we can't slack off on our own. I'll stay home these next few days after I finish the finishing work at the school, so as to reduce the pressure on you."

With the war over, Xie Ning resumed her teaching duties after a period of rest. However, given the current special circumstances, she naturally could no longer stay at the school.

Previously, when she was away from home, Liu Yun, her teaching assistant, had always taken care of her teaching work. However, there were many problems that Liu Yun couldn't solve. Therefore, after Xie Ning returned, she first answered the students' questions before giving the lecture.

Even after class, I couldn't leave immediately because many students would surround me with questions. One student, Yan Lixuan, asked the most questions; he was a very proactive and eager learner.

After the students dispersed, Xie Ning couldn't help but say to Liu Yun, "In the future, if there are any questions the students don't understand, please make a list first. If you can help answer them, delete them. If you can't answer them, then ask me."

Liu Yun had been standing next to Xie Ning and had heard all the questions asked by the other students. He couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. The other students' questions were one thing, but Yan's questions were so basic that he couldn't help but wonder if Yan was really studying seriously.

"I understand, teacher."

After seeing Xie Ning off, Liu Yun took his lunchbox to the canteen to get food before returning to his cave dwelling. He knew he wouldn't get enough to eat at the canteen, so he thought he'd share with the other students back home. They'd each contribute a handful of millet and a sweet potato, and that would be enough to fill their stomachs.

Just as I reached the entrance of the cave dwelling, I saw Yan Lixuan squatting under the old elm tree, doing something.

"Yan, what are you doing?"

Yan Lixuan clutched his stomach, looking pained, and said, "Quick, quick, help me up. I need to go to the outhouse. My stomach is killing me."

"Hey, lean on me!" Liu Yun was startled and quickly helped Yan Lixuan to the outhouse.

The outhouse smelled really bad, but the very responsible Liu Yun still asked, "Yan, do you want a stick or a pole? I'll go get you one."

"A pole will do."

Yan Lixuan came out clutching his stomach, looking weak, and said, "Liu, could you help me get some incense ash from the temple? My mother said it can stop diarrhea, but I really can't take it anymore."

"Why don't you go to the hospital to get it checked out? Besides, incense ash water is feudal superstition, you..." Liu Yun saw Yan Lixuan's pained expression. It was so serious, how could he use folk remedies?

"No, that won't do. So many wounded have come down from the front lines lately, and the doctors in the hospital are very busy. I don't want to trouble them. Can you help me out? I'll roast sweet potatoes for you when you get back!"

Yan Lixuan said half-jokingly.

"Alright, alright, you go back and lie down first. And my lunchbox, you better keep an eye on it, don't let those hungry wolves eat it." Liu Yun was helpless, but he was always happy to help others. It's just getting some incense ash, right? He'll just sneak off.

No one expected the incense ash water to be so effective. Yan Lixuan recovered immediately after drinking it, which astonished Liu Yun. Liu Yun's heart wavered for a moment, but he quickly strengthened his resolve. He wanted to believe in science! He wanted to believe in Marxism!

The idea that incense ash water can cure diseases is pure feudal superstition!

When Xie Ning left the classroom after class that evening, she felt a little dizzy. She took out a small tin box from her pocket and found that all the candy inside had been eaten.

Seeing this, Liu Yun, who was following behind Xie Ning, quickly stepped forward and handed Xie Ning a candy, saying worriedly, "Teacher, I have some candy here, you can have one first."

Few people knew about Xie Ning's health problems, but everyone close to her knew about her low blood sugar.

Xie Ning accepted the candy and whispered a thank you. Because of this action, the two of them were quite close, and as a result, Xie Ning smelled a very faint scent of incense.

Xie Ning glanced at Liu Yun without making a sound, but instead of asking any questions, she took Er Niu back to the courtyard.

A moment later, a guard ran out of the courtyard.

As night fell, Xu He followed a man with a limp into the courtyard; it was Lu Yong.

"Did you find anything while you were lying in ambush in the temple?"

The two exchanged a glance. If there was anything unusual, the biggest problem was Xie Ning's student, Liu Yun. The others entering and leaving the temple were all fellow villagers, and they were still checking them one by one.

Lu Yongsu said with a solemn face, "Vice Minister Xie, we know Liu Yun is your student, but he is indeed highly suspected of treason, you..."

"I will not protect my students." Xie Ning said calmly. "I believe the organization will conduct a thorough investigation, ensuring that no enemy agent is let off the hook, while also not wronging any comrade."

"Of course!"

Xie Ning then looked at Xu He and said, "Immediately investigate the procedures and personnel of each arsenal, and then reorganize them."

Although Liu Yun was only her assistant and not involved in many secret matters, she never took Liu Yun to the arsenal or Yan'an arsenal. This was not only because Liu Yun was not capable enough, but also because of the identity verification issue.

She had three main assistants, including Liu Yun. Liu Yun could only participate in some peripheral affairs. Previously, Wu Li was able to participate in confidential matters, since Wu Li's identity verification and party loyalty were absolutely not in question. However, due to suspicions about Wu Li's husband, she gradually moved people away from confidential matters.

Even if Lü Yueran surrenders now, Wu Li can no longer serve as her assistant.

Since Liu Yun is a suspect, she can't just sit and wait for the outcome; she has to take precautions.