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Shen Nanzhi knew that with Ye Qingwan's personality, she would definitely go to the scene of the incident to find them.

She only needs to follow Ye Qingwan to go back.

This maid's identity can help her avoid Xiao Qian'an's eyes and ears, and also help her avoid being hunted by those assassins, saving her a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, she was with Ye Qingwan, so there was one more witness. If Ye Qingwan was involved, Ye Kunshan would think carefully. Even if there was something wrong, Shen Nanzhi would just run away again.

With her current skills, ordinary people can't trap her.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi moved quickly without delaying at all.

After leaving Yunyan Town, Shen Nanzhi took a shortcut and walked for about a quarter of an hour before finally arriving at the place where Shen Changan escaped under the moonlight.

Before he even got close, Shen Nanzhi had already seen the torches lit on both sides of the Yunjiang River.

There were also several fishing boats on the river conducting salvage operations.

From a distance, Shen Nanzhi heard Ye Qingwan's voice: "Go a little further, the water flow here is too fast, maybe the people were washed to the front, you all move faster! Saving people is like putting out a fire!"

Her voice was nasal, and it was obvious that she had just cried.

The night wind was biting, causing her long hair to flutter. Her already thin figure looked even thinner under the moonlight.

Most of the people in charge of the salvage were yamen runners from Linshui County. They didn't care much about it at first, but due to Ye Qingwan's identity, they had to obey orders. However, they couldn't help complaining when they carried Ye Qingwan on their backs.

"The river is so turbulent, it might have washed into some corner downstream and soaked there."

"The man is dead, why bother with this?"

"That's right. I've heard before that the young master of the Shen family is a scoundrel. Although he did die young, he has enjoyed wealth and glory over the years. It's not a loss. If it were me, I would be happy to do the same."

"Come on! With your poor life, you are not worthy to compare with the young master of the Zhenguo Mansion! But to be honest, it's a pity for the Zhenguo Mansion to have such a huge family business left to a group of widows. Fortunately, there is the only son of the Zhenguo Duke. Otherwise, tut tut..."

"A widow, what's wrong with being a widow? She has a lot of money and lives a good life!"

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The more these people talk, the more outrageous they become, and the louder they become.

When Ye Qingwan heard this, she couldn't help but stepped forward and slapped a yamen runner who was speaking excitedly.

"You bastard! Do you think you can look down upon the Zhenguo Mansion? If the Shen family army had not been stationed in the southern border these years, if the Shen family had not been loyal and brave, would you still be alive to make up stories here? Have your consciences been eaten by dogs?"

Ye Qingwan was so angry that her hands were shaking.

The yamen runner who was beaten knew he was in the wrong and dared not say anything. He just retreated silently. The others also dispersed in panic and went about their own business.

Ye Qingwan was left standing by the river, looking at the flowing water. She couldn't control her emotions and just squatted down, hugged her knees and burst into tears.

It's not just about feeling sad for the Shen family, but also about the anger and unwillingness in my heart that I can't express.

Of course, the anger and resentment were not just directed at these long-mouthed yamen runners, but more at the injustice of the world and the indifference and ruthlessness of those in power.

"Miss, it's windy at night, let's go back first."

Ye Qingwan was crying sadly, but suddenly she heard Shen Nanzhi's voice. She subconsciously looked up and saw those bright and beautiful eyes at a glance.

Ye Qingwan's eyes were red and swollen, with traces of tears on her face. The veil that covered her face was wet and stuck to her face. She looked extremely disheveled, but she didn't care at all. She just stared at Shen Nanzhi, not knowing what to say for a moment.

It was Shen Nanzhi who bent down and helped her up: "Miss, the ground is cold, let's go back first."

As he spoke, Shen Nanzhi took off the gauze scarf on Ye Qingwan's face that was already wet with tears, wiped her tears and then put the scarf on his own face on her.

The light was dim, and Shen Nanzhi had her face painted black. No one here had seen her before, so she wasn't worried about being recognized.

But the acne marks on Ye Qingwan's face could not withstand the stimulation of the cold wind.

Shen Nanzhi respectfully supported Ye Qingwan, who had not yet recovered from her shock, and said, "Miss, don't cry. Be careful not to get scars, which will not look good. Let's go back first, or the master will be worried."

Hearing this, Ye Qingwan subconsciously turned her head to look at the river and choked up, "But..."

Shen Nanzhi shook her head and said with all her might, "It has come to this. The young lady's health is more important. We can't help if we stay here."

Seeing that she was determined to do so, and that the carriage sent by Ye Kunshan to pick her up was already waiting on the official road, Ye Qingwan had no choice but to bow her head and said, "Okay."

The two of them got on the carriage one after the other.

The driver was the Ye family's coachman. The carriage was bumpy, and after the curtains were lowered, the driver could not hear any sound behind him unless the volume was deliberately raised.

Ye Qingwan grabbed Shen Nanzhi's hand and said in a low voice: "Zhizhi... I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I didn't know that my father... I'm sorry..."

She didn't know what to say except sorry.

As she said this, tears welled up in her eyes again.

Shen Nanzhi held her hand back and said, "I don't blame you."

Ye Qingwan said nervously, "What about Chang'an... I think the county magistrate of Linshui County seems to have deliberately left your maid and followers in the county government office. I'm afraid he doesn't want them to go to rescue you."

The assassins during the day were ostensibly targeting Ye Kunshan, but in fact they were targeting the siblings Shen Changan and Shen Nanzhi. As for the Shen family's followers and the maid Qiuyu, they were not in any danger. After following Ye Kunshan's carriage to Linshui County, they were left in the county government office to wait for news.

Seeing Shen Nanzhi lowered her eyes and said nothing, Ye Qingwan continued: "I'm afraid they will continue to plot against you. What should I do next to help you?"

Shen Nanzhi whispered, "Tomorrow you can just let me follow you back to Beijing as a maid, and ask someone to help me take care of Qiuyu and the others."

Ye Qingwan didn't ask any more questions, "Okay."

The two returned to the Linshui County Government Office together. When getting off the carriage, Shen Nanzhi had already found a handkerchief to cover his face. He followed Ye Qingwan into the government office with his head lowered and eyes lowered respectfully, so that no one outside could notice anything.

But Ye Kunshan hadn't slept yet. He was leaning back in the armchair waiting for Ye Qingwan. When he saw Shen Nanzhi following behind Ye Qingwan, he just sighed, "You've been tired all day. Go to bed early."

Then he asked someone to help him back to his room and didn't say anything else, which was considered as tacit approval of Shen Nanzhi's actions.

This night was destined to be a sleepless night for everyone.

The next morning, Imperial Physician Sun suggested that Ye Kunshan and his party should return to Kyoto as soon as possible to avoid delaying their recovery.

Ye Kunshan did not refuse anymore. He sent messages to Emperor Shunqing who was still on the autumn hunting tour and to the Shen family in the capital. He also handed over the task of searching and rescuing Shen Changan to Ge Qing, the county magistrate of Linshui County, before continuing his journey back to the capital.

With Ye Kunshan and his team as cover, Shen Nanzhi had a smooth journey.

In the evening, the carriage finally arrived at the city gate.

When passing the most congested section of the road, Shen Nanzhi greeted Ye Qingwan, found an opportunity to jump off the carriage, turned around and blended into the crowd.

She did not go back to the Duke Zhenguo Mansion directly, but went to Yufangzhai, which was a few steps away from the Duke Zhenguo Mansion.

The current Yufangzhai is no longer the same as it was before it fell into the hands of the Jiang family.

Shen Nanzhi intended to use this place as a secret contact base, so she had replaced all the people here, from the shopkeeper to the waiters, and now all those left here are her people.

The manager in charge was named Zhao Hailin, who was originally a secret guard beside Shen Nanzhi. He was calm and thoughtful in his work.

When Zhao Hailin saw someone climbing over the back wall into the yard, he was about to call for help, but when he saw that the person was Shen Nanzhi, Zhao Hailin quickly asked someone to close the door of the front hall and said respectfully, "Miss, what happened?"

At first sight, he could tell that Shen Nanzhi had something important to do.

Shen Nanzhi didn't waste any words and gave the order directly.

"First, I want you to spread the news of the Shen family being targeted several times in the Qiu Hunting Ground and the assassination of my cousin Chang'an as quickly as possible, so that everyone in the capital will know that the emperor is ruthless and deliberately planned this in order to prevent the two sons of the Shen family from taking over the Shen family army. Of course, you don't have to say it so clearly, but you have to hint at something and lead them to guess. You can also exaggerate it. The more outrageous the better."

"Second, help me investigate Lin Hongrui and the Lin family right away. The more detailed the better."

"Third, send someone to Shangyang County to find out why Ye Kunshan was transferred to the Ministry of Works and when the specific document was issued."

Zhao Hailin quickly agreed and was about to pass on Shen Nanzhi's intention, but he heard Shen Nanzhi say: "Also, whether it is spreading this news or investigating Lin Hongrui and the Lin family, remember to be careful and don't let anyone get to know your tail."

Zhao Hailin hurriedly said, "Yes, don't worry, young lady."

After saying that, Zhao Hailin paused, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Miss, we received the news early this morning. The young master really..."

Shen Nanzhi didn't answer, but just waved his hand: "You go and get busy first."

Didn’t Emperor Shunqing want to be known as a wise ruler?

Shen Nanzhi insisted on spreading all this news.

It happened that he was on the autumn hunting patrol, and the news was not delivered in time. By the time it reached his ears, rumors in the capital had already spread like wildfire.

In addition, because Xiao Ziyi's death involved Southern Xinjiang, and if the crisis in Southern Xinjiang was brought about ahead of time, the court would have to send generals to provide support.

At this time, there are still ministers in the court who are on the side of the Shen family and adding fuel to the fire. With these supports, Shen Nanzhi will have to wait and see how the dog emperor will stop his uncle from taking over the Shen family army.

After finishing all these, Shen Nanzhi did not return to the Shen family immediately.

There was no telling how many eyes were staring at the Shen family right now. If she showed up later, it would buy Xiao Qi more time, confuse Xiao Qian'an's vision, and disrupt his thoughts.

Shen Nanzhi also thought about going to find Xiao Chuyun.

The moment Shen Nanzhi heard Xiao Qian'an's words, he wanted to go to Yuzhou immediately and meet Xiao Chuyun as soon as possible.

But in the end, reason prevailed.

She thought of what Xiao Chuyun had said to her before they parted: believe in him and wait for him.

No matter how anxious Shen Nanzhi was, he had to force himself to calm down.

Xiao Chuyun was far more powerful than she had imagined.

Since she could see through the plan, how could Xiao Chuyun not be on guard?

Moreover, Xiao Qian'an wanted to intercept her halfway and then use her to control Xiao Chuyun. This was enough to show that they were not completely sure.

That's why I set my sights on her.

Shen Nanzhi also knew her own limitations. She had no idea about the situation in Yuzhou. If she went there rashly, not only would she not be able to help Xiao Chuyun, but she would also bring him trouble or trouble, and might even disrupt his plans.

Furthermore, since Xiao Chuyun has cut off contact with Mo Yun, it seems that he doesn't want his forces in Kyoto to get involved.

He must have his considerations.

Shen Nanzhi chose to believe him.

All she could do for him now was to wait.

Waiting for his news, waiting for him to come back.

Of course, in this process, she also had to take advantage of the opportunity of Emperor Shunqing and Xiao Qian'an, the father and son, leaving Kyoto to do her own things.

For example, have a good meeting with Lin Hongrui and the Lin family.

The Lin family is also one of the four major families and is very prominent.

But it is much more low-key than the others.

Especially Lin Hongrui, he is also the eldest son of the Lin family. It is said that he once participated in the imperial examination and won the third place. He originally had a bright future. Unexpectedly, he suddenly married a concubine and became a prince consort. As a result, he had no chance to be at the center of power in Da Qi.

Over the years, he has been a stable consort and has lived in harmony with his wife. Moreover, the two of them have only one daughter, Lin Lanyin. The story of the third place winner marrying his wife was even passed down as a good story.

If you say that he is a hidden chess move by Emperor Shunqing against the *** and Zhou family, I am afraid that few people will believe it.

Not to mention his tolerance and dormancy which were far beyond that of ordinary people, let's talk about Emperor Shunqing. He was so cunning and suspicious, how could he be sure that Lin Hongrui's hidden weapon would not suddenly turn against him?

After all, once this chess piece changes, it will be equivalent to owning Lin Hongrui of the Shen family army and the Zhou family, the Queen Mother, and the *** faction.

Emperor Shunqing would also be sidelined and there would be no turning back.

This move is too dangerous.

Unless Emperor Shunqing is absolutely sure of controlling Lin Hongrui, and this is more important than his family, wife and children.

Shen Nanzhi was of course very curious about what secrets were hidden here.

Zhao Hailin is very efficient in his work.

In just half a day, what Shen Nanzhi said spread.

The entire capital city, in every street and alley, was discussing this matter.

Although it is a serious crime to make irresponsible remarks about the emperor, everyone understood the meaning and did not say the word out loud. Even if someone reported it, nothing could be done.

The storm is escalating.

As the news of the assassination of the young master of the Duke of Zhenguo in Linshui County spread, the intense emotions of the people in the capital reached a peak, and the news spread outward with the capital as the center.

It was just a pity for the Jingzhao Yin, who sent people everywhere to catch the ringleader who spread the rumor, but the rumor was spread everywhere and everyone was talking about it, so there was no way to investigate.

Shen Nanzhi was very satisfied with this result.

However, the other piece of news that Zhao Hailin brought back made Shen Nanzhi's heart sink.