"What do I need you for?" Su Jiaoniang glanced at Lu Wujiu.

Is he genuinely clueless or just being provocative?

"Whatever you prefer." Lu Wujiu's face was expressionless as he stared at Su Jiaoniang, seemingly very serious.

However, Su Jiaoniang would not follow his lead.

"Use your men," she said directly.

“Okay!” Lu Wujiu said, and two people who had been hiding in the shadows appeared. Their features were covered by black veils, so their appearances were completely unknown.

Lu Wujiu handed the person over to her and walked towards the study.

He needs to handle the affairs of the State of Qi well!

A man may be deeply attached to his children and feel anxious and worried, but he must know what he is doing.

Su Jiaoniang glanced back at Lu Wujiu, her gaze settling on the two bodyguards.

"What should I call you?" she asked.

The guards exchanged a glance: "An Jiu."

"Dark Eleven!"

The two people's names are very simple.

Su Jiaoniang immediately guessed that there might be other members in this organization, such as Dark One and Dark Two.

"Your Highness." The two guards looked at Su Jiaoniang, quickly recalling a title and addressing her directly.

Su Jiaoniang suddenly became very strange.

Try your best to get rid of these problems.

His gaze fell on the two people: "Do you know the Cai family in the county town?"

"I know." The secret guards have been in Lucheng for quite some time and have already investigated almost all the relationships here.

Upon hearing Su Jiaoniang's question, he immediately nodded.

“Cai’s hot pot contains an addictive substance. After eating it, you will be driven by others and become neither human nor ghost. Let’s investigate and see if we can find the source.”

It will take quite some time for Dr. Liu to determine the effects of the opium.

During this time, she didn't want to do nothing.

Su Jiaoniang didn't know where the poppies came from, but in the era she lived in, poppies were not produced in her homeland.

Foreign things can't just come in with poppies.

If we follow the clues and continue investigating, we might find a pleasant surprise.

The guards exchanged a glance, and upon hearing about a drug that could leave someone in a state of near-death, their eyes widened in horror.

Their profession gave them knowledge of many poisons.

And they knew very well that if there really were drugs that could control other people, it would be a terrible thing.

This thing will eventually feel uneasy in someone else's hands.

The two immediately took on the task of investigating the incident.

Even when leaving the courtyard, his steps were heavy.

Su Jiaoniang let out a breath.

This matter will definitely involve a wide range of people, and she cannot find out what the consequences will be at the moment, nor does she have the right to get involved.

Looking across, two soldiers stood guard outside the abandoned courtyard, holding knives and watching the outside world warily.

No one is allowed to approach the courtyard.

The Huo family!

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was equivalent to the Yang family of the Song Dynasty in her timeline—a family of loyal and valiant men.

What connection does the Huo family have with Sweetwater Village?

It's too much of a brain drain! Su Jiaoniang wants to eat some walnuts to boost her brainpower.

Unfortunately, she only saw wild persimmons on the mountain, but did not find any hickory nuts.

"Madam, would you like to eat something first?" Granny Xie noticed that Su Jiaoniang kept touching her stomach, as if she was very hungry.

Considering that this person had just eaten hot pot at noon, they shouldn't be hungry.

However, if you glance over here every now and then, why would someone who isn't hungry pay attention to the kitchen?

Su Jiaoniang nodded. When you overuse your brain, you need to replenish your nutrition. If you don't get enough nutrition, you will lose your hair.

After eating something, her brain received more blood.

Leaning back in the rattan chair in the courtyard, I watched Futu walk back from outside.

The child's expression turned serious, and he kept glancing in her direction.

Su Jiaoniang beckoned to Futu, and Futu walked to Su Jiaoniang's side.

Su Jiaoniang's gaze fell on the door of Lu Wujiu's room. She whispered, "Your Mr. Gu is a ruthless man. He turns into a werewolf at night. Pay more attention to him, and you'll see a more exciting life."

Fu Tu glanced at Lu Wujiu's room.

He nodded. The Regent, huh?

That's really ruthless.

“Mother, you’re right. I’m going to recite my lessons.” After saying that, Futu walked towards the study.

When the old scholar Su saw the Buddhist statue in his study, his eyes softened.

They taught the Buddha some basic knowledge.

What can a pagoda do? Learn!

Early the next morning.

Su Jiaoniang heard the sound of firecrackers going off in the village from time to time.

The Chinese New Year came unexpectedly.

It's already the end of the twelfth lunar month.

Jiang, the neighbor, ran into the yard and saw Su Jiaoniang, asking, "Sister Su, the village is slaughtering a pig. Do you want some pork?"

"Yes, I'll take it." I'm afraid there won't be many businesses open in the county during the Spring Festival.

At this time, they have to prepare the house for the New Year in advance.

She walked out of the house and followed behind Jiang.

A long line stretched out at the butcher's stall. She asked, "With so many people buying meat, will there still be any left for us?"

"Don't worry!" Slaughtering a pig for the New Year isn't just about killing one.

As soon as one pig is slaughtered, another one is immediately brought over.

Su Jiaoniang walked to the front and saw that the one slaughtering the pig was actually Zhang Sanzhu.

Their gaze fell on Madam Jiang, who chuckled and said, "Sanzhu has finally grown up."

“Yes!” Su Jiaoniang nodded.

Her son is still a little baby, and she doesn't yet know what it's like for him to grow up.

But seeing the tears in Jiang's eyes, she thought it must be a good feeling!

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