Ding Youtian thought that Jian Ning was angry with him because he said "absolutely not" in front of the Qin family, which seemed to add fuel to the fire of Old Qin and made Jian Ning unhappy.
Actually, it is not.
Jian Ning had only glared at him subconsciously at the time, and wasn't upset. It was after the Qin family had left, when Ding Youtian's brows relaxed, and he apologized to her with a smile, calling her "young lady" and asking her not to mind his impulsive words, that Jian Ning inexplicably became angry with him.
As for why she was angry, she herself couldn't explain it.
Later, he kept apologizing and watching her expression carefully, and she didn't want to pay attention to him even more. She herself couldn't understand why.
She had been feeling bored at night and didn't want to get angry anymore. As Ding Youtian had said, they lived in the same room, seeing each other all the time, and it was boring to be so awkward. But he came over and said something like that, and for some reason she felt angry again after hearing it!
Throwing the doll down, Jane Ning stood up and walked to the bed, pulled up the curtain to isolate him. As soon as she lay down on the bed, she heard a "ding" sound.
The electronic screen lit up.
Ma Fuquan: [Look at this guy. Does he seem to be one of Luo Junxian's gang that night?]
A picture appeared on the screen. It was a mutilated corpse lying beside a pile of dirt in the forest. It looked like it had been dug out and gnawed by wild dogs. Its internal organs were almost hollowed out, and only the skeleton and a little skin were left on its limbs. Only the face was still intact, and it looked like it had been repaired by the coroner.
Jian Ning: [Do you have a cell phone?]
Ma Fuquan: [Concentrate your attention, stare intently at the image you want to capture, blink twice, and try.]
Is there such a time-travel gift package?
Jane Ning looked at the roof, locked her eyes with it, and blinked twice. With a "ding" sound, the image she had captured appeared on the electronic screen.
Ma Fuquan: [Got it. Take a look at that guy, do you have any impression of him?]
Jian Ning: [Yes, I've seen him. He's from Luo Junxian's group. Was he the one who found the body in the county magistrate's office?]
Ma Fuquan: [That should be the case. This guy somehow resurrected that night, set a fire, broke into the prison, and even killed a yamen runner. Logically, he saved Luo Junxian, so it doesn't make sense that Luo Junxian would kill him and hastily bury him in the woods south of the city. Think carefully about when you saw him that day.]
Jian Ning: [I came up from the cellar and out of the annex, and he and Luo Junxian just happened to be...]
Ma Fuquan: [Just what? Go on.]
Jane Ning: [Wait a moment.]
The events of that night replayed in Jane Ning's mind. She came up from the cellar and killed all those who were hit by the anesthetic acid bombs. After leaving the wing, Luo Junxian and the big man came towards her. She pulled the trigger, and the other man also threw a hidden weapon.
Both sides avoided the attack perfectly. Then she rushed up to the house carrying Feng Qingzi and fired a signal flare to Ma Fuquan. Then a child woke up and was ejected... Wait, when she reviewed the situation here, Jane Ning had a flash of inspiration.
Why did that child wake up before the others?
Jian Ning: [The one who resurrected wasn't the big man, but Feng Qingzi! He must have mastered the soul-transferring technique that Blind Liu mentioned. He first possessed a child, and then the big man. Let's go ask the child and see if we can find out anything.]
Ma Fuquan: [Okay.]
Jian Ning felt like she had missed something important. As she was frowning in thought, she heard a "ding" sound and Ma Fuquan sent another message.
Ma Fuquan: [This guy was killed by Feng Qingzi. Could the current Luo Junxian be Feng Qingzi?]
Jian Ning's eyes lit up. "Yes! This possibility can't be ruled out! Feng Qingzi possessed the man and broke into the prison to rescue Luo Junxian. If nothing unexpected happens, it's very likely that he killed Luo Junxian and then possessed him again. But don't forget, if Feng Qingzi's body was taken away, he could have become himself again."
Ma Fuquan: [Okay, I'll contact the families of the children who went missing that night. At the same time, I'll conduct a city-wide secret search for Luo Junxian. I want him dead or alive.]
Ma Fuquan had not been home for several days due to being busy with official duties. Jian Ning originally wanted to remind him to be careful about Blind Liu. Although she did not see clearly whether the person flying on the sword that night was Blind Liu, the booklet was given to Ding Youtian by Blind Liu, so it was most likely that he did not run away.
However, Jian Ning decided to hold off on discussing anything she wasn't completely certain of. Furthermore, even if Blind Liu truly knew that she and Ma Fuquan had traveled through time, they shouldn't pose any threat to them. There was no need to unnecessarily remind Ma Fuquan. Sometimes, being overly cautious can lead to a flaw, so it was better to let things take their own course.
Ding Youtian didn't see any movement from Jian Ning for a long time, and thought that she fell asleep. After all, she was an unmarried girl, and he couldn't continue to disturb her, so he had to concentrate on reading.
The next day, Qin Yifan came alone to visit early in the morning, still wearing casual clothes like yesterday, without even an entourage.
When he arrived, Jian Ning had already finished her exercises and was making breakfast. Ma Xiaomai and the four little ones were practicing in the yard, while Dabao and the others were still practicing standing meditation. Brother Qiu, the four little foxes, and Guoguo were all in the yard. When he entered the yard and saw Brother Qiu, he paused, raised his eyebrows slightly, and the panic on his face disappeared.
Jian Ning just came out of the kitchen. Seeing this, he knew that this man was a ruthless character with extraordinary courage and insight. People like him could usually keep things hidden in their hearts.
Upon learning that he had come specifically to visit Ding Youtian, Jian Ning invited him to the dining hall. He had arrived too early; Ding Youtian had been reading until who knows when and why he hadn't gotten up yet. She asked Ma Xiaomai to wake Ding Youtian, then she brought breakfast for two to the main room, served tea, and left them alone.
"Brother Ding, do you really want to be content with a small fortune all your life?" Qin Yifan had heard Ding Youtian talk about his recent situation yesterday, and knew that his wife and Dabao had recovered. He didn't bother to be polite with him and went straight to the point.
"You don't want to ask me to be your legal advisor, do you?" Ding Youtian guessed his intention when he heard him say that.
"That's great! Give me your answer whether you're going or not."
"I can't go. I plan to take the exam next year. Wait for my good news."
"Oh, how did you figure it out?"
Ding Youtian smiled but said nothing, picking up the bowl of porridge and motioning him to join in. Qin Yifan had arrived early and indeed hadn't had breakfast yet. He picked up the bowl of porridge, sighed, and put it down again.
"Is there any difficulty?" Ding Youtian asked after drinking some porridge.
Qin Yifan stood up and bowed to him. "We were classmates when we were young. I know you are a talented person and will never be someone who is inferior to others for long. I do have a favor to ask of you. I hope you can give me some advice."
"Sit down, sit down. You and I are brothers, no need to be so polite. What's the matter? Tell me."
"An autumn flood struck Zhuling County, destroying the entire grain harvest. I was temporarily assigned to take up my post there. Relief grain from the imperial court was due to arrive soon. However, the number of victims was so large that the little relief grain was of little use. Local grain merchants also took advantage of the situation and rigged up grain prices, with a single bushel of rice costing eighty wen. I'm afraid it won't be long before the victims begin to flock to Dazhou County. However, before I took up my post, the imperial court issued an order to ensure that no victims were displaced. My heart is burning with anxiety, and I've racked my brains for a good solution. I sincerely hope you can lend me a hand and save me from this dire situation!"
Ding Youtian drank the porridge silently. After finishing a bowl of porridge, he looked at Qin Yifan, with the corners of his lips raised, and he had an idea in his mind.
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