Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Meanwhile, the atmosphere was completely different in the study of the War King's mansion.

Zhan Yi stood before the desk and reported the news he had just received: "Your Highness, there has been further discovery in Yongping Ward. The brothers disguised themselves as peddlers and night soil collectors and conducted a covert investigation in the ward for several days. Combining this with previous clues from the black market, they have pinpointed Jishantang."

This goal was not easy to set, and it took a lot of effort, but fortunately, it yielded results.

Upon hearing this, the War King frowned slightly and asked, "The Hall of Accumulated Good Deeds?"

He then gestured for Zhan Yi to continue.

Zhan Yi continued, "Jishan Hall is ostensibly a small private school that also does charitable work such as distributing medicine and providing free medical consultations. It is run by an old scholar surnamed Wu, who has a good reputation, but he rarely interacts with outsiders."

At this point, Zhan paused for a moment before continuing, "Our men discovered that behind Jishan Hall there is an inconspicuous little courtyard. Occasionally, at night, carriages would quietly enter from the side alley and unload some boxes. One of our brothers, disguised as someone seeking medical treatment, vaguely smelled a scent on Wu Xiucai that was similar to the scent of incense mixed with herbs. It was somewhat similar to the scent of the mysterious man who sought to buy Crimson Blood Vine a year and a half ago, as described by 'Ghost Hand Liu' from the North City."

Upon hearing this, the War King's eyes sharpened suddenly, and he asked, "Have you seen any suspicious individuals coming or going? Or have you found any connection to the Feng family?"

Zhan Yi respectfully replied, "We haven't directly seen anyone from the Feng residence entering or leaving yet. But the brothers have discovered that every ten days or so, a peddler carrying a load of southern goods appears near Jishantang. Occasionally, his load contains dried, oddly shaped roots or flowers. Although we haven't been able to identify them as Crimson Vine or Yin Ning Flower, they are definitely not ordinary mountain products. We have sent people to secretly follow this peddler and discovered that he usually stays in a large courtyard in the western part of the city. The people there are a mixed bunch, and we are conducting further investigations."

Zhan paused for a moment, then continued, "In addition, a review of the whereabouts of the head steward of the Feng family over the past six months revealed that he made three unplanned visits to a distant cousin in Yongpingfang, whose residence is only two alleys away from Jishantang."

Although there is no direct chain of evidence, all of these things seem to be connected in some way.

Jishantang in Yongpingfang was most likely a transit point.

They were afraid that the medicinal herbs would be discovered if they flowed directly into Fengjiazhuangzi, so they deliberately added several layers of protection to cover their tracks.

Thinking of this, the War King ordered in a deep voice: "This Jishan Hall, especially its backyard, must be kept under close surveillance."

Zhan Yi bowed and accepted the order.

The War King then instructed, "We must find out the peddler's whereabouts and social network as soon as possible. Try to obtain some samples of any remaining medicinal herbs or trash from Jishan Hall without alerting anyone. If we don't have enough concealment talismans, then we should speak up."

"Yes!" Zhan Yi quickly replied.

The War King tapped the table and then instructed, "Investigate the background of that Scholar Wu again, especially his origins from ten years ago, or even earlier, and see if he has any dealings with the Southwest."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Yi quickly replied, "Yes!"

After Zhan Yi left, Zhan Wang continued to process the memorials at hand.

It's late at night and everything is silent.

After finishing his business in the study, the War King felt a little tired and originally planned to go back to the courtyard to rest, but suddenly he wanted to hear Tang Wan's voice and also wanted to tell Tang Wan about the latest developments in Yongpingfang, even if it was just a few words.

Thinking this, the War King got up and took out the bell he had carefully kept to contact Tang Wan.

At this moment, Tang Wan had just finished bathing, and her long hair was only about 70-80% dry after being dried by Zhu Xi.

Tang Wan smiled and said to Zhu Xi, "You've almost finished. You must be tired after a long day. Go and tidy up and rest. Just let Er Ya stay and keep watch."

Zhu Xi glanced at Er Ya discreetly and saw that Er Ya looked silent and had no objections, which reassured her considerably.

Keeping watch in a young lady's room at night requires more vigilance than usual, which means you get slightly less rest.

Although she didn't know why her mistress only allowed Er Ya to keep watch at night, she was used to listening to her mistress and naturally had no objections, but she was afraid that Er Ya might have objections.

But judging from Er Ya's expression, she didn't seem to react much, which is fine.

So he said, "Then Miss, please rest early once your hair is dry."

Tang Wan nodded with a smile, indicating that Zhu Xi could leave. Zhu Xi bowed and turned to leave.

Tang Wan picked up a book and began to read it under the lamp.

During the day, Tang Wan usually had Zhu Xi follow her around, while Er Ya spent more time in the courtyard.

The plan was to have Er Ya keep watch at night, but in reality, it was just to make it easier for Er Ya to return to her space to cultivate when no one was around.

Although Er Ya's cultivation level is now high enough to allow her to walk outside, she still needs to cultivate to maintain her current level.

Of course, you can cultivate outside, but the effect is not as good as cultivating in a private space.

Therefore, as long as Er Ya is with her, Tang Wan will usually let Er Ya go to the space to cultivate whenever she has the chance.

Tang Wan had been reading for a while and was just about to send Er Ya to cultivate in the space when she suddenly heard the bell in the space ring out.

Tang Wan put down her book and said to Er Ya, "Lock the door."

After Er Ya bolted the door, Tang Wan took Er Ya's arm, and with a thought, the two entered the space.

As soon as she entered the space, Tang Wan picked up the bell.

Upon seeing this, Er Ya quickly flew towards the mountains.

Er Ya liked to cultivate on the mountain, and at this time she did not want to disturb Tang Wan.

Seeing this, Tang Wan answered the bell and said with a smile, "Your Highness?"

"It's me," came the War King's deep voice. "Still not resting?"

"Not yet, I was just reading. It's so late, is something wrong?" Tang Wan asked with a smile.

When Tang Wan asked this question, the War King replied, "There has been some new progress on Feng Yongnian's side."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wan immediately perked up and hurriedly asked more questions.

Then, the War King concisely and clearly explained to Tang Wan the connection between Jishantang, Wu Xiucai, the peddler, and the steward of the Feng family.

Finally, the War King concluded, "Although there is no conclusive evidence, the clues are gradually pointing to the Feng family."

Tang Wan's expression hardened, and she replied seriously, "The investigation is fraught with danger, so you must be careful as well."

Tang Wan paused for a moment, then asked, "Was the talisman from last time enough?"

"It's already been distributed. Those on missions and those with personal attendants have all received their share. It's enough for now. If it's not enough, I'll talk to Wan'er about it." The War King replied with a slight smile, in a good mood.

"Alright." Tang Wan didn't think much of it, but said, "I suddenly remembered that the bells haven't been blessed with spiritual power for a while. Bring all the bells over when you have time these next few days, and those used in your military camps should also be blessed."

Initially, the bell was blessed once every month or so, but later it was upgraded, and the time interval became longer.

But this time it has indeed been several months, so I estimate that the bell will only last for another half a month at most.

Upon hearing Tang Wan's words, the War King remembered this matter and quickly said, "Alright, I'll have someone send it over in the next two days."

He had to send everything he needed from the military camp over as well.

After finishing that, Tang Wan suddenly remembered there was one more thing to say. (End of Chapter)