Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 137 Target—Study!
Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, turned around and said to Lu Huai and Jiang Liuyun:
"The further we go in, the more things we might encounter related to the science of mind analysis. By then, I'm afraid it won't be just a trick like the sound of dripping water. Stay with me."

Seeing Lu Huai and Jiang Liuyun nodded at the same time, Lin Zhiqing turned his attention to Lu Huai again: "Lu Huai, do you remember the location of the Liu Mansion's study?"

"I remember." Lu Huai nodded and answered after a little thought:

"We are currently in the flower hall at the easternmost part of the Liu Mansion. The study is at the westernmost part, but that is also where the guards are most densely distributed."

Jiang Liuyun looked towards the west and saw only a cold wall. "Should we go to the study to look for evidence? Is it more likely that there is something hidden in the main house?"

First of all, judging from the layout of the Liu family's house, the study is on the westernmost side, and the street is not far outside the wall, so it is not very hidden.

Secondly, the study is where office work is done. There are many people and eyes around on weekdays, so the possibility of hiding evidence is very small.

The main house is more private and easier to do shady things.

"No." Lin Zhiqing shook his head: "Let's go to the study to explore the way first. We may encounter some mind-judgement traps along the way. We will go to the main house when we are sure.

Compared with the kitchen, flower hall and other places, the study and the main house are indeed the places where physical evidence is most likely to be hidden.

But it was not very safe for them to go to the main house rashly. Not only would they alert the enemy, but they would most likely have a head-on confrontation with Liu Mang.

This is very risky without knowing Liu Mang's strength.

If he is very good at psychology, and has the right time, place and people, and he has the latter two, it will still be very difficult to deal with him.

Therefore, we should first go to the study which is relatively less likely to be discovered. Not only can we collect information along the way, but we can also see if we can encounter higher-level psychological hypnosis methods to test Liu Mang's true intentions.

And it is possible that the physical evidence Lin Zhiqing wants is hidden in the study.

Considering all these conditions, the study is undoubtedly a better choice.

After hearing the reasons Lin Zhiqing gave, Jiang Liuyun nodded, indicating that what she said did make sense.

Lu Huai took advantage of the conversation between the two to construct an optimal route in his mind based on his memory:
"We'll walk about a mile west of the flower hall. When we pass the kitchen, we can look into the storeroom next to it. Then, walk another two miles through the east and west guest rooms to reach the study."

"If there's no evidence in the study, walk two miles north to find the main house."

Lu Huai explained it very clearly, so even someone like Lin Zhiqing who wasn't good at math could judge the approximate distance.

"Then let's speed up, and you must be careful." Lin Zhiqing reminded.

Jiang Liuyun nodded and walked to the front, while Lu Huai followed behind Lin Zhiqing.

The three of them quickly walked to the kitchen. At this place, the dripping sound made by the pitcher plant was no longer clear.

A cold wind blew by, and in the large water tank in the kitchen, the clams were spitting bubbles.

Lin Zhiqing glanced inside and saw nothing unusual, so he decisively turned his gaze to the warehouse not far away.

There were only three people watching around the warehouse, and they kept yawning.

Lin Zhiqing temporarily took note of this place and set out again on the road to the study.

"Although this place is brightly lit everywhere, it still exudes a sense of weirdness no matter how you look at it." Lu Huai whispered.

Jiang Liuyun, who was walking in the front, stretched his neck to observe and teased: "Brother Lu, you are still a man, what is there to be afraid of?"

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and waved forward, signaling everyone to continue walking.

Just as Lu Huai was about to speak, Jiang Liuyun spoke again: "Qing'er, I remember Aunt Mu said that you were most afraid of ghosts in the past."

"If you are afraid, just pull at the corner of my clothes."

Are you kidding me, she's afraid of ghosts?

Lin Zhiqing paused slightly, then realized that Jiang Liuyun was talking about the original owner.

Although this was just a common topic, she was very cautious. What if Jiang Liuyun saw something and was deliberately testing her?
She didn't dare to be careless, and immediately mobilized her facial muscles, making a slightly sad expression, and said in a very depressed tone: "I'm not afraid of ghosts anymore."

"Ever since my parents passed away, I've often dreamed of them and imagined they were still by my side."

"Perhaps from that time on, I began to think that ghosts were nothing to be afraid of, and it would be nice if they could just come and see me."

She said this deliberately to arouse the sympathy of the two men, while also preventing future troubles and separating herself from the present and the past.

Even if Jiang Liuyun saw something, he couldn't find any fault after hearing what he said.

Hearing her words, Jiang Liuyun smiled calmly: "It's okay, I will take care of you for your uncle and aunt. Come to me next time you miss them."

Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly and did not respond.

Lu Huaize didn't say anything because his thoughts went back to the past.

A few years ago, Lin Zhiqing was indeed afraid of the dark and ghosts. She would occasionally stay at the Lu family's house and insist that Lu Nanyue sleep with her. She would often make a noise in the middle of the night, causing chaos in the Lu family. She was very spoiled.

When did she start to change?

Become independent, smart, and have a lot of potential.

Lu Huai's gaze fell on the overly thin figure in front of him, and he fell into memories.

It was not until Lin Zhiqing's voice sounded again that he came out of his memories.

"By the way, is there anything you are particularly afraid of?" Lin Zhiqing's voice was intertwined with the rustling sound of leaves, sounding a little blurry.

"Something to be afraid of? How could I, the dignified son of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, be afraid of anything?" Jiang Liuyun straightened his body and patted his chest, looking very confident.

Lu Huai chuckled: "Oh? Brother Jiang, are you really not afraid of anything?"

"No!" Jiang Liuyun answered simply.

Lu Huai chuckled: "I once heard an interesting story."

"What? What interesting story?" Lin Zhiqing's beautiful eyes moved and she suddenly became interested.

"A few years ago, the Marquis of Zhenyuan and his son joined forces to defeat the Xiongnu who were invading from the north. After hearing about Brother Jiang's heroic deeds, the noble ladies in the capital prepared peonies and threw them all on Brother Jiang..."

"Since then, wuwu...wuwu~"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Jiang Liuyun quickly bypassed Lin Zhiqing and covered Lu Huai's mouth, looking very unnatural:
"Qing'er, this is all untrue. Don't listen to his nonsense."

Before Lin Zhiqing could reply, Lu Huai seized the opportunity and stepped hard on Jiang Liuyun's foot.

"Hiss~" Jiang Liuyun let out a short muffled groan, unconsciously let go of the hand that was covering Lu Huai's mouth, and jumped up in pain.

Lu Huai took the opportunity to say what he had not finished: "Since then, I have heard that Brother Jiang can no longer smell the fragrance of flowers."

"Tsk tsk tsk, it's so hard to accept the favor of a beautiful woman. Brother Jiang is so handsome and talented, he is very popular among the women in Beijing. We are far behind."

Lin Zhiqing covered his mouth and laughed softly.

She seemed to have accidentally walked into a fight between elementary school students.

Jiang Liuyun bared his teeth and shook his finger at Lu Huai: "Good on you, you actually exposed my shortcomings!"

"Prince, this is not a shortcoming." Lin Zhiqing carefully took out a handkerchief and motioned Jiang Liuyun to wipe the dust off his shoes.

Jiang Liuyun was stunned, and took the handkerchief belatedly, but quickly returned it to Lin Zhiqing.

Then he wiped his shoes with his sleeves slowly and casually.