In early summer, the rain was exceptionally heavy.
Zhen Wanwan lay on the tatami mat, eating snacks and reading a storybook, with two chubby babies sitting next to her.
Looking at the clichéd plot in the storybook, Zhen Wanwan had already guessed the ending.
When she's bored, she reads these miscellaneous books to pass the time.
The rain outside was getting heavier, and the smell of mud seeped into the house through the small crack in the window.
Zhen Wanwan felt very comfortable and relaxed.
She couldn't help but think of the herbalist Zhu Yuan had mentioned yesterday; she wondered what kind of person he was.
Just then, a hurried sound came from outside, startling her from her reverie.
Hearing the noise, A-Yue hurriedly peeked out through the crack in the door.
She turned to Zhen Wanwan and said, "Wife! The person outside is Wang Fu."
Zhen Wanwan became suspicious. Wang Fu never bothered her unless there was something wrong. Could it be that there was something wrong with the back mountain?
Thinking about other things, Zhen Wanwan quickly put on her shoes and a slightly thicker coat.
She opened the door, and the smell of earth was even stronger.
Outside, Wang Fu stood under the eaves wearing a straw raincoat, looking somewhat anxious and flustered.
Zhen Wanwan asked in surprise, "Uncle Wang, what's wrong?"
When Wang Fu saw Zhen Wanwan come out, he took a few steps back to prevent the moisture he brought from sticking to her.
If he catches a cold, he'll be so guilty!
However, none of these are the most important things. Wang Fu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said hurriedly.
"My lady! Someone has died in the back mountain!"
Her words startled everyone. Zhen Wanwan's face turned pale, and she forced herself to remain calm as she asked, "Was that dead man a servant in the household?"
She guessed that perhaps a servant from the household had gone to the back mountain, happened to be caught in a heavy rain, and slipped and fell down the slippery road.
Wang Fu shook his head, gritting his teeth as he explained, "No! I know everyone in the family. This person looks completely unfamiliar; he must be from outside!"
In the half month since Wang Fugang arrived, he has rarely gone out to the villages outside the mountains, except to take care of the trees on the mountain.
The only people he knew were the servants in the courtyard.
Zhen Wanwan frowned. If someone dies in the house, it will be a huge problem!
Where is he now?
In any case, what's done is done, and it always needs to be resolved.
She decided to go and take a look first, then have someone check her identity before proceeding with any further work.
Wang Fu pointed towards the backyard and said softly, "This old servant dragged him back to the woodshed in the backyard."
Without delay, Zhen Wanwan immediately took A Yue and prepared to go to the backyard together.
She went back to the room and put the two children to sleep, just in case they cried if they didn't see her for too long.
"Zhang Mama, you stay here and watch over the two children. I'll take A-Yue over to check on them!"
Granny Zhang was also anxious, worried that Zhen Wanwan might be in danger.
When her eyes glanced at A-Yue's burly figure, she was about to speak, but she swallowed her words back down.
"Be careful, my lady!"
The two children, Guabao and Tianbao, are very sensible. They know their mother is busy with important matters, so they don't bother her.
Zhen Wanwan, carrying an oil-paper umbrella and accompanied by A Yue, went to the backyard together.
Wang Fu led the way, telling Zhen Wanwan everything about how he discovered the man.
Zhen Wanwan frowned as she listened. When the house was being built, she had asked Lord Feng to raise the surrounding wall several meters higher.
Furthermore, there are sharp, broken blades carved on the top of the wall. How did this person get in?
How could they cross the seven- or eight-meter-high wall without alerting the guards in the courtyard and go directly to the back mountain?
A short while later, Zhen Wanwan arrived at the backyard.
Two guards were already standing outside the woodshed. When they saw Zhen Wanwan coming over, they bowed respectfully and opened the door for her.
Upon reaching this point, Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Although she had seen dead people and had killed people, she was still quite flustered.
After mentally preparing herself, she gritted her teeth and resolutely stepped into the woodshed.
The woodshed was clean, with neatly stacked firewood filling the corners, leaving only a clear passageway in the middle.
The dead body is lying in the hallway now; if you don't look closely, you might mistake it for a messy mop.
His lower body was soaked by the rain, making him look like an old man scavenging for scraps.
Zhen Wanwan slowly strolled over, preparing to observe more closely.
Ah Yue stood guard beside her, constantly watching the weak man before her.
Ouch! That hurts!
Hearing the commotion, A-Yue quickly pulled Zhen Wanwan into her arms and then kicked her.
Then came an even more agonizing scream.
She looked at Zhen Wanwan nervously and asked worriedly, "Is my wife injured?"
Zhen Wanwan was being held in her arms, her mind still reeling. She subconsciously shook her head.
Ah Yue was relieved and slowly helped her straighten up, but she still stood in front of her, watching the unconscious man warily.
Wang Fu was so frightened that his legs went weak. He leaned forward shakily to check on the man.
Seeing that he was still breathing, he rushed back.
"My wife! This dead man is still breathing!"
Zhen Wanwan looked deeply at the mop on the ground and said calmly, "Have Ma Si go and fetch a doctor!"
"Come in! Tie him up with rope, and make sure you stay with him and don't let him escape!"
Upon seeing this, the guards outside responded in unison.
Zhen Wanwan patted A Yue on the shoulder, signaling her to make room.
She carefully observed the man in front of her. Although his clothes looked tattered, the fabric was clearly not linen or ordinary cloth.
With just one glance, she was certain that this person was definitely not from the village.
For no apparent reason, Zhen Wanwan recalled the assassination attempt in the peach blossom forest, feeling numb all over and her mind in turmoil.
Could this person be here for Yuan Huizhou again?
Yuan Huizhou's identity has been revealed. If they follow the clues, they will definitely be able to find out where she is currently living.
It's also possible that they could hire someone to assassinate him again.
Why are there fewer people than last time?
Zhen Wanwan was puzzled, but she was also very fortunate. If this person had discovered it a little later, she probably wouldn't have survived.
Thinking of the man's identity, Zhen Wanwan said to the guards who were tying him up with rope, "Use a thicker rope... wrap it around several times, and don't forget his hands and feet!"
"Also, strip him naked, leaving only his undergarments, and take all his weapons and other belongings..."
Zhen Wanwan gave the guards detailed instructions, making sure to cut off this person's escape route.
Everything will be decided after he wakes up.
A-Yue silently watched the scene before her, her gaze involuntarily drifting to the man's palm.
Suddenly, her brows furrowed, and a question arose in her mind. She was eager to step forward and see clearly.
Perhaps her actions were too obvious, for Zhen Wanwan paused, then asked in confusion, "A-Yue? Do you know him?"
A-Yue glanced at Zhen Wanwan and shook her head solemnly: "This servant doesn't know her, but this person must know martial arts! And has been practicing for many years!"
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