Chapter 304 There's no going back after all.
They could never go back.
She could actually understand Han Lianqiao's predicament; after all, her reputation was bad.
But she didn't think she was wrong, nor did she think she was really as filthy as outsiders said.
She didn't want to change herself, much less her ideals.
At the same time, she also understood that Han Lianqiao was not wrong.
Given the nature of the world, it is both instinctive and reasonable for human nature to seek advantage and avoid harm.
On the contrary, the days when they supported each other and she encouraged herself seemed more like a mirage, so unreal.
It felt like a dream.
Everything that followed was just the end of a dream; she returned to the real world.
After a while, the roadblocks were finally cleared. The heir of the Marquis of Wu'an went to check the collapsed house and, after confirming that there was no danger, notified the convoy to continue.
The carriage stopped again after passing the landslide area, and the voice of the Marquis of Wu'an's heir came from outside: "Miss, I have something to report."
Yu Zhiyi understood immediately; they must have discovered something fishy about the collapse.
And that short arrow from earlier.
Yu Zhiyi got off the carriage, and the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an stepped forward and said in a low voice, "We found traces of human activity on the mountain, so the landslide was probably man-made. As for the short arrow, Lu Qiang just went to investigate along the direction the arrow came from, but the traces were cleared halfway there."
He looked ashamed and said, "This humble servant has failed in his duties. Please punish me, Lord Yu."
Yu Zhiyi had expected this and wasn't angry: "This is not your fault. After all, we are strangers who have set foot in this place for the first time. Compared with people who have lived here for decades, everything around here is too unfamiliar to us. It is normal to lose our way."
This reason might be a valid reason for others, but it wouldn't be acceptable for the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an.
He is a perfectionist and never glosses over problems.
For him, it's either yes or no.
"Rest assured, sir. After I send you back, I will bring men to investigate this area. I believe that nothing in this world can truly leave no trace. If it can, it can only prove that you are truly innocent. Anything done will leave a mark."
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhiyi glanced at him thoughtfully: "If you insist on coming, it's not impossible..."
She took out several talismans and handed them over: "If you insist on coming, take this with you. Remember, no matter who you bring, you must give them a talisman."
The heir of the Marquis of Wu'an was taken aback.
My overwhelming sense of responsibility almost collapsed.
He stood there stunned for a moment before taking the talisman: "Thank you, sir."
Although she had only been back for less than half a month, Yu Zhiyi had already deduced the truth of some things based on the existing clues.
However, inferences don't count; only witness testimony and physical evidence are valid.
Moreover, something is still missing from the entire logic chain.
The group returned to Mingshan.
Jiang Yuchuan and his wife didn't say anything about Yu Zhiyi bringing back an extra person, and Jiang Liuyi also had no objection.
This is the first time my daughter/sister has brought friends home, and they are overjoyed.
As for that person's reputation, to be honest, they all found it inexplicable.
As doctors, treating and saving lives is our duty. Should we refuse to treat patients just because they are of a different gender?
If that's the case, how many women in this world would die in vain?
After all, there are far more male doctors than female doctors in the world.
Among a hundred doctors, there might not be even one female doctor.
Xia Mingxia was initially uneasy, fearing that Yu Zhiyi's parents would not like her.
Although... that Second Master Jiang has always had a good reputation.
However, among those who ridiculed her, many were renowned martial arts masters.
Seeing the peaceful faces and sincere expressions of Jiang Yuchuan and his wife, she finally felt relieved.
Yu Zhiyi was not surprised by this.
She could sense that her biological parents were both open-minded people.
Moreover, if they really can't accept Xia Mingxia, she can simply take her to the county town to find a place to stay temporarily.
She brought the person back herself, and she wouldn't let anyone suffer any injustice.
Fortunately, her parents didn't let her use the second plan.
Although Xiao Qingxuan has been mentally impaired for many years, she was a renowned beauty and heroine in the martial arts world before she became mentally impaired. She was broad-minded and understood the difficulties women face in this world better than ordinary people.
In particular, some "unconventional" women.
Because she was that kind of person back then.
Therefore, she felt a sense of mutual appreciation and affection for Xia Mingxia. When she learned that Han Mingxia was going to stay at Liuyuan for a while, she immediately arranged for a courtyard for her.
The courtyard is in a very good location. Although it is only a guest room, it is not far from the residences of the masters, especially the courtyard of Yu Zhiyi, which is only a short walk away.
After settling Xia Mingxia in, Yu Zhiyi told her to go and rest, while she called Jiang Liuyi to the room of Jiang Yuchuan and his wife.
She rarely had such a grand occasion, and everyone felt a pang of anxiety.
"Little sister, what happened?"
The Jiang family was unaware of what had happened at Juxianzhuang, and they were all quite nervous, fearing that their daughter/sister had suffered some injustice.
Yu Zhiyi said, "Something did happen."
She briefly recounted what happened at Juxianzhuang, including the subsequent landslide and the incident of someone shooting arrows at the carriage.
She could sense that all of this was directed at her.
When the Jiang family members heard that the horse farm had collapsed and dozens of people had died, their expressions changed slightly, a mixture of fear and relief.
Upon learning that the landslide and the arrow shooting were both man-made, the group realized at the same time that both incidents were aimed at Yu Zhiyi!
Jiang Yuchuan slammed his fist on the table: "Outrageous! I haven't been in the martial world for a long time, and these people have forgotten what kind of person I am, Jiang Yuchuan. How dare they touch my daughter? They're asking for death!"
Although he has been staying in Mingshan to cultivate his character and has not been active in the martial arts world for many years, it does not mean that his personality has been worn down.
He was never some gentle and refined nobleman.
He hasn't even settled accounts with the culprit who stole his wife's soul, and now someone's set their sights on his daughter. Do they really think he's made of clay?
Jiang Liuyi had a gentle and refined appearance, with a subtle smile always playing on his lips.
At this moment, the lines of his lips flattened, and his eyes were as cold and sharp as an icy pool.
"Sister, rest well on the mountain these few days. I'll take you to Tianan County in a few days."
As for these past few days...
It's naturally used for accounting.
He wants to make those who bullied his sister pay the price.
Yu Zhiyi blinked: "Um, I can handle it myself. And what I really want to say is that I think someone is targeting the Martial Alliance."
"Using metaphysical methods."
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