She was the product of Old Man Mu's failed attempt to abduct her.

It happened many years ago, so long ago that she can't even remember it.

Originally, Old Man Mu only wanted young girls in their prime, but something went wrong and the people below snatched the wrong girl.

They kidnapped a widowed woman in her forties.

Now it's stuck with me.

Just as the old man was about to kill her, she had a sudden inspiration. She realized that she had no one to rely on in this world, and her hometown was too far away to return to. So she decided to go with the old man.

The old man listened to her words and agreed that it was true.

If he had a "companion," he would be more discreet and better able to hide within the city.

So, during the day she was the old man's wife.

At night, his bedmate and servants.

She enjoyed being addressed as "boss lady" by outsiders.

So many years have passed, and we've actually made it through.

The two even developed a sense of mutual dependence.

Back in the shop, she immediately poured Old Man Mu a cup of hot tea.

The old man took a leisurely sip and squinted his eyes.

"How long has it been since we received any news from the three outposts?"

The old lady thought for a moment, "About ten days."

Should we give them a heads-up?

"No need, we'll take a look when those three people deliver it."

“Yes,” the old woman tilted her ear, “where is that sheep bleating coming from so late?”

"I didn't hear that! I think you're getting worse and worse as you get older!"

"Go give them some water and some feed, and make them behave."

"No need to feed them, so they'll have the energy to run."

"Yes, Master."

The old lady moved the mirror aside, pressed the switch, and the floor opened.

She went downstairs holding the candle.

ah--

A low gasp came from the dark room.

Old Man Mu frowned. "Can't you even do this simple thing right?"

"Did they rebel again?"

As he spoke, he got up and went down into the dark room, only to be shocked by what he saw.

What happened?

Three girls turned into three sheep.

The key point is that there was plenty of hay and a basin of water in front of the three sheep.

With plenty of food and drink, the sheep are very well-behaved.

It just occasionally makes a bleating sound.

"You bastard, you dare to play me for a fool!"

Even the most foolish old man realized that he had been tricked.

The whole "lost documents" and "need to go to the yamen to prove your innocence" thing is a trap.

The purpose was to trap them in the government office so they could search the shop.

Moreover, there must be experts; otherwise, how could ordinary people understand mechanical arts!

Old Man Mu slammed down his teacup, grabbed his veil, and said, "I'm going out for a bit. You stay home and wait for me. Don't go anywhere."

"They haven't revealed their identities, so they won't make a move so quickly."

"We'll talk about everything when I get back."

"yes."

The old man was furious. Not only were the people taken away, but they were also replaced with three sheep. It was an insult to them.

He was so angry that his head was spinning.

Curfew was approaching, so he headed straight for the Du residence and knocked on the side door.

After entering, they were led into Du Ziming's study.

Although it's called a study, it's actually more like a bedroom, with a large bed next to the desk.

Pan Cong was dressed lightly, holding a book in her hand, with one leg draped over Du Ziming's large belly.

Du Ziming didn't mind the smell and even fiddled with Pan Cong's feet.

Old Man Mu was already used to it, and simply kept his head down.

Pan Cong was even more alluring than during the day, and her voice was much higher-pitched, "Didn't I say not to come here unless it's important?"

The old man, without looking to the side, recounted what had happened at the fried noodle shop that day.

"Ha, you fool!"

Pan Cong smashed the book in his hand directly onto the old man's head, and a stream of blood flowed down his forehead.

Du Ziming frowned and gently put Pan Cong's foot down. "Was someone following you on your way here?"

Old Man Mu was taken aback at first, and then sweat began to trickle down his forehead.

We're doomed!

He fell for it again.

When he was turned into a sheep, he felt extremely humiliated, and in his anger, he had only one thought: he wanted to tell his master about this.

Tell Patriarch Du to go find Gao Wenjie and arrest those despicable people.

I never expected to fall for another big scam.

Du Ziming looked at Pan Cong and said, "Now we're probably all exposed. What do we do?"

Pan Cong walked around barefoot on the ground a few times.

"What does the document say about the other party's identity?"

Old Man Mu recalled, "The woman was a distant relative of the Minister of Revenue, and she was exceptionally beautiful."

Pan Cong circled around a few more times. "If the other party's identity is real, the fact that they didn't reveal their identity directly means that they don't know what's going on and are still in the investigation stage."

"Let's see if we can get involved."

"If the other party's identity is fake, hehe, that would be even better."

"Let the other side replace the woman who was lost."

"Ziming, send a banquet invitation to our Minister of Revenue's distant relatives."

Du Ziming smiled and said, "You're so smart."

"Alright, you can go now. Don't go back to the fried noodle shop today."

"I will handle it."

Old Man Mu hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said with a hint of bitterness, "Yes."

Before long, flames rose in the south of the city.

Outside, the shouts of patrolmen and night watchmen could be heard: "Fire! Quick, put out the fire!"

...

Murong Yue and the others received the message before going to sleep.

"After leaving the shop, the shop owner went to the Du family and never came out again."

"The man was knocked unconscious by my subordinates and brought back."

Inside the room, no one spoke for a long time.

When people are speechless, they really are speechless.

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