PNB Chapter 492: Madam Lin is in danger
Chapter 492: Madam Lin is in danger
Pei Yan said, "We also learned that Madam Lin seems to have some evidence that is detrimental to certain powerful figures, which is why she was arrested."
Hongxiu said, "Then what should we do? We can't just stand by and watch something happen to Madam Lin."
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip: "We can't directly confront the officers and soldiers; we need to think of a clever way."
Everyone fell into deep thought.
Suddenly, Fang Xiao's eyes lit up: "Perhaps we can make use of Jin San Niang."
"Using Jin San Niang?" Everyone looked at her in confusion.
Fang Xiaoxiao explained, "The fact that Jin Sanniang was able to appear at Fuxiang Pavilion means that she is colluding with those powerful and influential people. We can find a way to get leverage over her and force her to reveal Madam Lin's whereabouts."
Pei Yan nodded: "That's one way, but how do we find something on her?"
Fang Xiaoxiao smiled slightly: "This requires some careful planning..."
Over the next few days, Pei Yan and Ouyang Tuoba were basically out early and back late, mainly trying to find out Jin San Niang's whereabouts. Fang Xiaoxiao was treating the man and found that his injuries were too severe, almost damaging his internal organs. Even if he recovered, he would be a paralyzed man who would drool.
Time passed slowly, and Kyoto returned to calm, which made Fang Xiaoxiao feel that this situation was just the calm before the storm.
The next morning, Fang Xiaoxiao came to treat the man's injuries as usual, but as soon as she entered, she found him lying on the ground, his body pale, and he looked like he had been dead for several hours. Li Wan'er and Hongxiu also appeared beside her at this time, and when they saw the man lying on the ground, they both exclaimed in shock.
Li Wan'er asked in alarm, "What exactly is going on?"
Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head and said, "It looks like the other person suffered a sudden cardiac arrest due to some kind of shock."
Hongxiu said, trembling, "How could this be? Has someone been here?"
Fang Xiaoxiao carefully checked the room and found no obvious signs of a struggle or intrusion.
"Strange, if someone harmed her, how could they not have left any clues?" Fang Xiaoxiao was full of doubts.
Li Wan'er grabbed Fang Xiaoxiao's arm in fear: "Xiaoxiao, this is terrifying. Could it be related to Madam Lin's matter?"
Fang Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment: "It's possible, but we can't be sure yet."
Just then, Pei Yan and Ouyang Tuoba returned.
They were also taken aback by the scene inside the house.
"What's going on?" Pei Yan asked.
Fang Xiaoxiao told them about the situation.
Ouyang Tuoba frowned: "With this man dead, we've lost another important clue."
Fang Xiaoxiao said, "Let's put all that aside for now. What have you discovered today?"
Pei Yan said, "Jin San Niang has been in close contact with a mysterious person recently, and we suspect that this mysterious person is the mastermind behind it all."
Fang Xiao's eyes lit up: "Can you find out the identity of this mysterious person?"
Ouyang Tuoba shook his head: "Not yet, they are very cautious."
Fang Xiaoxiao sighed: "It seems things are getting more and more complicated."
At this time, someone knocked on the door.
Hongxiu opened the door, and a child handed her a letter.
Fang Xiaoxiao opened the letter, her expression becoming even more serious.
"What did the letter say?" Li Wan'er asked.
Fang Xiaoxiao said, "Someone asked us to meet in the woods outside the city tonight, saying they know Madam Lin's whereabouts."
Everyone looked at each other.
Pei Yan said, "Could this be a trap?"
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip: "Whether it is or not, we have to go and see."
As night fell, Fang Xiaoxiao and the others arrived at the woods outside the city.
The woods were quiet, filled with an eerie atmosphere.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by.
He Jinnian appeared in front of everyone, and Fang Xiaoxiao asked him what he had been up to all this time, only to find that he was dressed like a beggar.
Pei Yan couldn't help but complain, "He Jinnian, did you flee from a famine somewhere?"
Ouyang Tuoba bluntly expressed his disdain for He Jinnian, saying, "He Jinnian, you look more suited to be a beggar than a criminal investigator in the Great Yu Dynasty."
He Jinnian said helplessly, "I'm working undercover."
Fang Xiaoxiao hurriedly asked, "Where are you going undercover?"
He Jinnian didn't hide anything and stated directly, "It's in the Jiaofangsi (a government-run entertainment district).
Everyone was shocked.
Fang Xiaoxiao asked in surprise, "The Jiaofangsi? How did you end up going there as an undercover agent?"
He Jinnian sighed and said, "Recently, the court has received many secret reports about the Jiaofangsi, saying that it is involved in many illegal activities, and may even be related to the corruption of some high-ranking officials. So I disguised myself and infiltrated it to try to collect evidence."
Pei Yan asked, "So, what did you gain?"
He Jinnian shook his head: "The internal relationships within the Jiaofangsi are complex. I haven't found any key evidence yet, but I have discovered some clues."
Ouyang Tuoba said, "For example?"
He Jinnian lowered his voice: "I discovered that Jin Sanniang has been secretly interacting with some mysterious figures, and the Jiaofangsi seems to be conducting some kind of secret transaction."
Fang Xiaoxiao pondered, "Could this be related to Madam Lin's matter?"
He Jinnian frowned: "It's not clear yet, but we can't rule out that possibility. By the way, how did you all end up here?"
Fang Xiaoxiao told He Jinnian about the mysterious man's death and the mysterious letter she received.
He Jinnian's expression was solemn: "This could very well be a trap. You shouldn't have come here rashly."
Li Wan'er asked anxiously, "What do we do now?"
He Jinnian pondered for a moment: "Now that we're here, let's be careful and see what their purpose is."
The group nodded and cautiously made their way through the woods.
Suddenly, a rustling sound came from all around.
He Jinnian shouted warily, "Watch out!"
Before they finished speaking, a group of men in black rushed out of the woods and surrounded them.
The leader of the men in black said coldly, "He Jinnian, none of you are leaving here today!"
He Jinnian stepped forward: "Who exactly are you people? How dare you openly attack an official of the imperial court!"
The man in black laughed, "You'll find out when we get to the underworld! Go!"
A fierce fight broke out instantly.
At the man in black's command, a fierce battle immediately erupted between the two sides. He Jinnian, with his superior martial arts skills, handled the situation with ease, while Pei Yan and Ouyang Tuoba were equally formidable, engaging in a desperate struggle with the man in black. Fang Xiaoxiao, Li Wan'er, and Hongxiu watched the battle with bated breath from the sidelines.
Fang Xiao was frantic, searching everywhere for anything that could help them. Suddenly, she spotted a thick tree branch not far away, quickly picked it up, and rushed towards the battlefield.
Seizing the opportunity, she swung a branch at one of the men in black, catching him off guard. The man in black, in pain, turned to attack Fang Xiaoxiao. Just then, He Jinnian arrived in time and kicked the man in black to the ground.