Jifeng's trachea was slashed open by the dagger, rendering him unable to speak and only allowing him to make hoarse sounds.
Just like the Ma family mother and son who just died.
Until he breathed his last.
Although Ji Ming had taken hundreds of lives on his hands, when he saw his companion die, he trembled with fear just like someone who had been killed before.
“He’s too noisy. You tell me, how did you know Liu Youdi knew that my family had a luminous pearl? How far has the news of the luminous pearl spread? How many people went to Jiangnan County? Whose subordinates were they?”
Yan Xia took off the handkerchief from her waist and wiped the blood off the dagger.
There wasn't a ripple in his eyes.
They seemed to be used to seeing dead people.
"During the day, we encountered that mother and son. They were talking about the luminous pearl, which we happened to overhear. As for the people who went there, there were countless. Among those I know, the Third Princess, the Fifth Prince, the Prince of Huai'an, and the Minister of War all sent people over. I don't know about the others. As for those who came to Shuangqiao Town, there were only the two of us. They haven't explored this place yet."
Ji Ming is a smart person.
He knew that if he dared to play any tricks, he would only offend the woman in front of him.
But he guessed wrong.
Even if he revealed everything he knew, Yan Xia would still kill him.
After all, she revealed the existence of the spatial dimension.
Fifteen minutes later.
Yan Xia put the two corpses into her spatial storage. She cleaned the storage room and also tore a strip of cloth off Ji Ming's clothes, because she had never seen this material before, at least not in Jiangnan.
In case of unforeseen circumstances, it can be considered as physical evidence.
After doing everything, Yan Xia used spatial teleportation to evade the patrolmen outside the mansion, transported the body to the deepest part of the mountains, and disposed of it.
When she returned to the mansion.
The bloody smell emanating from the two corpses attracted a pack of wolves, and in no time, the bodies were devoured beyond recognition.
As for Yan Xia...
He then collapsed onto the bed, his face pale.
Unconscious.
When she woke up.
It was already the evening of the second day.
"mother--"
"Auntie—"
"Sister Xia—"
"master--"
Everyone gathered around Yan Xia's room; some were dozing off, while others had tears in their eyes.
They shouted at the same time when they saw Yan Xia open her eyes.
"What's wrong with me?" Yan Xia looked at the dimly lit room, her head throbbing with pain.
How come it's still night after I've slept for so long?
"Auntie, you've been asleep for two days and one night. If you don't wake up tonight, it will be two days and two nights!"
After Xiao Ji finished speaking, he helped Yan Xia up.
"Mother, those doctors are all quacks. They can't find anything wrong with your body. Mother, what's wrong with you? I'm so scared." Chang Yi leaned over the bed, sobbing uncontrollably.
"I slept for two days?"
Yan Xia's voice was unusually hoarse.
No wonder she was starving.
I'm still incredibly thirsty.
Chang Yu noticed something was wrong with her voice and poured her a glass of water.
Yan Xia gulped down the entire glass.
He finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Mother, Jing Shui and my sister-in-law just took Tuanzi back. Should we call them back?" Chang Lu rubbed his eyes and said to Yan Xia in a trembling voice.
"What are you shouting for? It's already night. Let them get some rest. You should all go back too. I'm fine. I'm probably just too tired."
Yan Xia waved her hand, shooing everyone out of the room.
Only Jinyu remained.
"Xiao Ji, go to the kitchen and get me some food. I have something to say to Jin Yu."
"Okay, Auntie, you've just woken up. I'll have the cook make you some porridge. I'm afraid your stomach won't be able to handle anything too spicy."
"Whatever you want, do whatever you think is best." Yan Xia wasn't picky.
She's so hungry she could eat a whole wild boar.
After Xiao Ji left the room.
She slowly began to speak. "What happened outside while I was unconscious for the past two days?"
“Some people have been spreading rumors that the luminous pearl is in our mansion. In the past two days, quite a few people have tried to come to our mansion under the pretext of seeing it, but I have refused them all.” Jin Yu’s expression was somewhat serious.
Yan Xia's heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
"Damn it, these people finally spoke up. We're finished now. There won't be any peace and quiet in our manor anymore. In a bit, go to the backyard and remind the servants to be on their guard. They should split into two teams, one patrolling the manor during the day and the other patrolling at night with lanterns. If they see anyone breaking in, they should be apprehended immediately! Also, you'll be coming with me to Jiangnan County tomorrow!"
I was supposed to go two days ago.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away. Xia-jie, are you really alright?" Jin-yu asked with concern.
"It's nothing, I'm just too tired."
The two chatted for a while, then Xiao Ji brought over dinner and left. After Yan Xia finished eating, she fell asleep again.
The next morning, Yan Xia and Jin drove to Jiangnan County.
Yan Xia originally wanted her children to close their shops and restaurants and stay at home, since she had placed a malice detector in the house so that she could come back to rescue them immediately if there was any danger.
But then I thought about it again.
Staying at home with such a guilty conscience only proves to the people that her family does indeed possess a luminous pearl.
Otherwise, why would they cower and dare not come out?
And so, the Yan family continued as before.
Everyone went about their own business.
It was already afternoon when we arrived in Jiangnan County.
Back at the manor, Bao Dong was overjoyed to see Yan Xia.
After all, it had been several months since my last visit to Jiangnan County.
Yan Xia ate a simple dinner and then went out to inquire.
"Have you heard? That luminous pearl is in the Yan family's possession in Jiashu County!"
"The Yan family? Yan? The Yan from the pastry shop? What's the connection between the two?"
"Of course it's related. I heard the news came from the capital. The owner of Yan's Pastry Shop is the one who owns the luminous pearl! Many people have gone to Jiashu County."
"Oh dear, no wonder there are so few brave men left in town. You don't know, not long ago I went out for a late-night snack and I was almost scared to death. Every pedestrian on the street was carrying a knife or sword. I was afraid that I might accidentally get slashed."
Yan Xia passed by several people.
She gasped for breath, her hands and feet turned icy cold, and her heart leaped into her throat.
Has news of the luminous pearl already reached Jiangnan County?
Or did it come from the capital?
Who exactly is behind this?!
Yan Xia's pupils contracted slightly.
Countless people flashed through my mind.
She couldn't wait any longer.
Yan Xia walked into the alley, flashed into her spatial dimension, put on old-age makeup and wore an outfit that made her look older, and headed straight for the Xu residence.
"I'm looking for Madam Xu." The doorman already recognized her face.
Although it was somewhat impolite to arrive at the door in the evening.
But Yan Xia couldn't wait any longer.
She was holding a box in her hand.
Nobody knows what's inside.
"Please come in," Madam Fan greeted the gatekeeper.
As long as Yan Xia comes, she can go straight in.
Yan Xia was already familiar with the roads around the Xu residence.
She walked into the Fan family's courtyard. The maidservant guarding the door was somewhat shocked to see her. The next second, the maidservant opened the door and went inside.
"Madam! I've arrived!"
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