"I need to find someone tomorrow morning to build a few large kang beds in the rooms downstairs. I find this bed too cold to sleep on, let alone the frail girls in our shop."
This is just one aspect.
Most importantly, Lin Yan wanted to stay and wait for news from the Wan Hua Lou tomorrow.
"It's alright, I'll stay with you in the city for a couple more days."
Xie Muqing certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity to be alone with Lin Yan. Going back would mean being alone in his bed again, and with so many people around, he couldn't keep sneaking out the window every day...
Lin Yan did not object to this.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly remembered what had happened before she left, turned to look at the person beside her, and asked curiously:
"Okay, by the way, was there something you wanted to say to me earlier?"
"It's nothing serious, but a letter from the capital says His Majesty's health is deteriorating."
"I thought it was something serious, he won't die until next Mid-Autumn Festival..."
Lin Yan was already in a daze, and so she blurted out her innermost thoughts.
She was not in a conscious state and had no idea what she was saying.
They had absolutely no idea.
After she finished speaking, Xie Muqing looked at her sharply, his eyes filled with shock!
That night, Xie Muqing remained in shock for a long time, unable to recover...
The next morning.
When Lin Yan woke up, the bed next to her was empty, and she didn't know when she had left.
Seeing how self-aware he was, a faint smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
After going downstairs.
Lin Yan then went to find a craftsman to build the kang (heated brick bed). It would take two days to build the four rooms, so she waited patiently for news during that time.
It was evening.
As more and more customers entered the shop, the sounds of conversation increased. Lin Yan secretly listened in while working on her abacus.
"Hey, have you heard? Something terrible has happened at the brothel!"
"What happened?"
"Didn't several people die today? And after the government investigation, it turns out that these people were all at the Wan Hua Lou last night, and it's said that they all abused young children. Now everyone's saying that the so-called Pavilion Master has reappeared!"
"Speaking of which, I have a feeling that this sect leader is a good person. For so many days, he hasn't harmed any innocent people, only killed these beasts. I really hope there are more sect leaders like this who can kill all the beasts in the world!"
"Shh! Keep your voice down, are you out of your mind? Hurry up and eat."
After listening to what the others said, Lin Yan smiled.
It seems the medication is taking effect.
Last night she drugged some of the men.
If taken alone, it will only cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, but if mixed with alcohol, it will cause diarrhea and death the next day.
With so many people going to the brothel last night, it won't be easy for the authorities to investigate, even if they wanted to.
Although her individual strength is not great, over time, it is believed that her reputation as the leader of the pavilion will deter more and more people.
The following afternoon.
The kang (heated brick bed) was ready, and Lin Yan prepared for her journey home.
Before leaving, she paid everyone's wages in advance and gave each person a red envelope containing two taels of silver.
Originally, Lin Yan had invited these girls to come back to the village with them for the New Year, but they seemed unwilling to leave the hot pot restaurant, so she had to give up.
It was evening.
Two horses and a carriage finally arrived at Xiaolin Village.
With the Lunar New Year approaching, there was no farm work to be done in the fields, and many villagers were doing a thorough cleaning in front of their homes. When they saw Lin Yan return, they all greeted her warmly.
"Yan'er is back!"
Now that those few bad apples are gone from the village, the atmosphere is getting better and better. Lin Yan is happy and takes out the snacks and pastries from the carriage and distributes them to each household.
"You're back. These are pastries I brought back from the capital. Here you go."
These villagers only got to eat such expensive food when they had a feast at Lin Yan's house, so they dared not accept it and waved their hands in refusal.
"Oh dear, I can't accept this! It's such a valuable item!"
"Don't worry, Auntie. I bought a lot this time, so every household in our village will get some. Let's have a lively and festive New Year this year."
This is Lin Yan's first New Year since she came into this world.
She wanted her life to be as lively as possible.
After dropping Xie Fu off at home, the driver returned home, while Lin Yan and Xie Muqing went door-to-door distributing gifts.
After delivering everything, when they got home, Ye Lan had already prepared dinner, and the whole family was waiting for them to sit down.
The children were overjoyed to see Lin Yan return home, chattering incessantly around her.
Night slowly fell.
After the family finished eating, they washed up and prepared for bed.
Looking at the empty main room, a trace of loneliness flashed in Xie Muqing's eyes.
Just as he was feeling sorry for himself, he saw Lin Yan carrying bedding into the room, and his eyes instantly lit up like stars!
"My wife! You..."
Lin Yan chose to ignore those ardent, peach-blossom eyes, and instead spread her bedding on the kang (a heated brick bed), explaining in a calm tone:
"There are a lot of people in the family recently, and we'll be visiting a lot of relatives in a couple of days. It wouldn't be good if it got out that we're sleeping in separate rooms. We'll separate rooms after the New Year when there are fewer people in the family."
Because of her words, Xie Muqing's bright eyes dimmed again, and the last bit of hope in her heart was ruthlessly shattered.
After letting out a soft sigh, he still obediently helped Lin Yan pack her things.
After a lot of trouble.
The two finally lay down on the warm kang (a heated brick bed).
I've been traveling all day.
Both of them were a little tired, and soon they both fell asleep.
Suddenly, Lin Yan, who was asleep, smelled smoke and abruptly opened her eyes.
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