Seeing Lin Ying's expression, Zhao Qinghuai, though unable to guess why she said that, was willing to play along: "Nonsense, I am absolutely loyal to the country!"

Lin Ying raised an eyebrow: "Really? Then how do you explain Lin Huaiyu's matter?"

Zhao Qinghuai raised an eyebrow: "Who came today? Commander Shan?" Because this was a cross-regional mission, even Division Commander Liu Jinfeng wasn't qualified to inquire about it. It seemed the only person who could tell Lin Ying this was Shan Yubang.

"Commander Shan, you've gone to a lot of trouble to come all this way just to talk about these trivial matters?"

Lin Ying scoffed: "How come I didn't know you, Zhao Si, were such a naive person? Did you think he would make a special trip just for this?"

It's also because there are few people in the village, and now that it's time to cook, no one comes to see a doctor. Only with their own family members, Lin Ying and Zhao Qinghuai dare to chat so unrestrainedly.

Zhao Qinghuai frowned: "What did Commander Shan say?"

Lin Ying said, "What else could it be? They obviously think I swallowed what was inside. Heh, Zhao Si, you don't think that way too, do you?"

Can Zhao Qinghuai say yes? Although he thought so too, after all, Lin Ying has a spatial ability, so it's no problem for her to take some things.

Lin Ying could tell what Zhao Qinghuai was thinking just by looking at his expression, so she threw the rag she was holding at him.

Zhao Qinghuai chuckled, then quickly ran forward, caught the rag, and took over the work that Lin Ying hadn't finished.

Lin Ying rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

Then act as if nothing happened.

At night, after the children had all fallen asleep, Lin Ying made sure that the items in the original subspace would not be seen by Zhao Qinghuai, and then simply took Zhao Qinghuai into her space.

When Zhao Qinghuai saw that there was an ancient building in Lin Ying's space, he couldn't help but feel envious, even though he wasn't jealous.

"Here, these are all the things I got."

Looking at the scissors, pots and pans, sewing kit, and fabric in front of him, Zhao Qinghuai was somewhat skeptical of what he was seeing.

Lin Ying put all the mystical materials she obtained from there into the Five Elements Space. That's all there is here.

Seeing Zhao Qinghuai's disbelief, Lin Ying explained, "Don't doubt it, that's all. Take a close look at the fabric."

Zhao Qinghuai took a closer look and his eyes widened: "This, this armor?"

Lin Ying nodded: "This thing is precious, but it's not what those people want. But it's very important to you. As for those other things, do you think something that hasn't rusted for so long is ordinary? Also, the armor fabric needs to be cut, right?"

Zhao Qinghuai's eyes lit up instantly when he saw these things.

Lin Ying said, "It's true that I took some things, but I can tell you that what they wanted didn't exist. I didn't take anything else besides these."

If I really wanted anything there, I could just put it all into my spatial storage, leaving nothing behind. In fact, the way to open the secret passage mechanism is to use my jade pendant together with yours.

If I never tell you, you'll never get in! So, I have no reason to lie to you.

Seeing Lin Ying's anger, Zhao Qinghuai quickly said, "Wife, I don't distrust you. Besides, even if you took something, I'll unconditionally stand by you. I admit, I wanted to know what you did before that. That's because only in this way can our stories be consistent."

Some things shouldn't be said. The so-called traitors in the Southwest Army were actually high-ranking officers who coveted what was inside and wanted to get there first. You thwarted their plans, so naturally they're resentful.

Furthermore, during the review process, if those foreigners mention some kind of secret medicine, naturally some people will use that as an excuse to make things difficult for you.

So I don't want to know what you took, I want to know what happened to you. Only then can I protect you with a valid and justifiable reason.

Lin Ying then realized that she had misunderstood Zhao Qinghuai.

Since he wanted to know, Lin Ying simply told him. She even explained how to get inside and how to enter the cave.

However, after explaining, Lin Ying added, "I've told you the method. If they want to confirm anything, feel free to do so. But I must remind them that the ancestor of the Lin family is skilled in the Five Elements and even more skilled in using poison. They can move around freely there, but they must not touch the joint burial tomb of the two of them."

There was nothing inside. The patriarch of the Lin family loved his wife so much that he would rather his own body be left to rot in the wilderness than have his wife's grave opened so that he could die without being able to bury her. In the end, she would be exposed to the elements alongside him. There are probably some kind of protective barrier or restriction inside.

If something goes wrong and becomes unmanageable, I can tell you clearly, even my grandfather can't save them. And I absolutely will not intervene!

Zhao Qinghuai nodded: "Okay, I understand. However, I know those people. The more you say that, the more likely there will be people who don't value other people's lives. It's definitely not those people in high positions who will get into trouble."

It will only be those who are ordered to go. Therefore, if possible, keep your method of getting in a secret. Your reputation will at most make them ask you questions; they won't dare do anything excessive to you.

Lin Ying said, "No one dares to confront them head-on, but don't forget, they also need to have connections with all sorts of people from different walks of life."

Zhao Qinghuai laughed: "You think your man's previous wanderings were for nothing? On the way back from Sichuan Province, I already spread the word that no one will do anything to you."

Speaking of this, Zhao Qinghuai continued, "However, you've reminded me. I've been staying home these past few days, so I'll teach you some self-defense skills. If something really happens, at least you'll have the ability to protect yourselves."

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