After rebirth, my wife just wants to be a widow

Opening the account book recorded by Lu Yan again, Shen Ruoyan couldn't help but feel her head swell and hurt when she looked at the densely packed and unrelated words and numbers.

Too much noise has been added to the ledger.If it is just the text part, one can compare it one by one according to the names of local officials in Yizhou, and at least some clues can be found, but the numbers on the side have no clue of identification at all.

It is indeed not easy for Xue Dafu to think of this trick.

"To understand this account book, you need to know the formula they use when recording." Seeing the girl's troubled look, Lu Yan wanted to rub her temples distressedly, but his hands had naturally been raised in the air, and then he suddenly remembered the two of them. Neither a relative nor an acquaintance, if I make such an intimate move, I'm afraid it will affect the reputation of this girl.

Shen Ruoyan didn't notice the entanglement of the young man next to her. She looked up from the account book and repeated doubtfully: "The formula?"

Lu Yan nodded, moved his hand to the account book, and pointed at the numbers on it, "For example, starting from the first number, every few blanks are the real numbers. Follow the formula to understand the real information."

Hearing this, Shen Ruoyan couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Intangible things like formulas were harder to get than keys to secret passages.

After all, this is an important secret related to one's wealth and life. If it were her, she would have memorized this set of formulas by heart, and would never copy them down to leave any clues.

Xue Dafu is not stupid. Whatever she can think of, Xue Dafu must also be able to think of.

Even if they arrest him and torture him, as long as he grits his teeth and refuses to talk about life or death, there is nothing they can do against Xue Dafu.

Things seemed to have hit a dead end.

Shen Ruoyan lamented in her heart for a while, and finally put away the account books. Seeing that Lu Yan suddenly remembered another thing, she asked curiously: "By the way, Young Pavilion Master, you have recognized us a long time ago, why didn't you tell us? ah?"

Lu Yan pretended to be Yan Fu, but she didn't have any disguise at all. Why didn't Lu Yan take the initiative to confess his identity?

The young man coughed unnaturally, and the slightly red tips of his ears revealed some thoughts. He didn't want to admit that he was jealous of a child, so he pretended to hope that Shen Ruoyan would recognize him.

But Lu Yan would never talk about this kind of mood. Thinking of Xue Jinbao, Lu Yan changed the subject and reminded Shen Ruoyan: "Don't get too involved between you and Jinbao."

Shen Ruoyan nodded. She understood Lu Yan's worries, and secretly reminded herself in her heart that she was here to investigate the embezzlement of disaster relief money. Xue Dafu colluded with the government and took the money that was supposed to be used for disaster relief for himself. Since the people of Yizhou are in dire straits, she must not be soft-hearted on this matter.

After a night's rest, Qin'er mysteriously whispered into Shen Ruoyan's ear early the next morning: "Miss, Qi Yiniang is dead."

Shen Ruoyan paused in adjusting her clothes, remembering the lifeless expression on the woman's face when she was dragged down yesterday, and silently sighed for her.

This poor woman died alone in the Xue family's woodshed last night.

It was as if this person had never appeared in Xue Mansion, and everything was as usual.

Ladies and ladies in various courtyards are discussing enthusiastically what new styles of clothes they should make for winter. Workers responsible for renovating houses are working tirelessly in order to complete the work before the New Year. There is a lively scene everywhere.

It's just that the child Xue Jinbao seems to have no energy.

Little Fatty was completely disgusted.

Seeing Shen Ruoyan, he remembered how he cried in front of her yesterday, felt a little embarrassed, and forced a smile.

Shen Ruoyan didn't mention what happened yesterday, she just went over to hold his hand and held it firmly.

She knew that Xue Jinbao must be missing his mother.

I wonder if the entire Xue family was as indifferent as they are today when his mother died.

In fact, a person's life and death are not that important in the eyes of others.

When a person leaves, only close relatives will feel heartbroken, and not even all relatives will feel real sadness.

Xue Jinbao didn't bother to play today. Instead, he stayed in the study room and did the most annoying homework of copying books over and over again.

Shen Ruoyan was sitting in the study, holding her chin with one hand, her eyes constantly turning to Xue Jinbao and Lu Yan, who were being supported by Yi Rongcheng. Suddenly, she felt that her father was guiding her son's studies, and her mother was accompanying her, giving rise to the illusion that they were a family of three.

I wonder if she had a boy or a girl in her belly in her last life?

If it were born, how would Lu Yan treat their child?

Shen Ruoyan shook her head and drove these random thoughts out of her mind, but her mind still began to wander uncontrollably.

If you want to figure out what is recorded in the ledger, you must know the rules of recording the ledger, but how can you get Xue Dafu to take the initiative to tell this secret?

The incense smoke rose from the incense burner, and the faint scent of sandalwood filled the entire study.

It's a cloudy day today, and gray-white sunlight filters in through the window edges, making the world in the study look a little hazy.

Shen Ruoyan's eyes were fixed on Lu Yan. Yesterday, in order to make her happy, Lu Yan demonstrated how to disguise himself.

Shen Ruoyan was surprised when she saw Lu Yan using various tools to smear his face, and it suddenly turned into a stranger , as if he was a completely different person, with no trace of his sharpness or edge.

Seeing her interest, Lu Yan explained with a smile: "Disguise is not just about changing appearance. Top masters can even change from a tall and majestic man to a delicate woman."

Disguised as a woman?

Suddenly an idea flashed in Shen Ruoyan's mind, and an idea was like a light shining through the clouds after the rain cleared up, instantly clearing away the haze lingering in her heart.

Maybe you can use this trick to force Xue Dafu to tell you the secret formula!

That night, a servant in charge of night patrol in Xue Mansion heard a slight noise coming from Qi Yiniang's yard when he passed by it.

The man paused and thought.

Qi Yiniang is dead, but her yard has not been dealt with yet.

You must know that the master usually loves Qi Yiniang the most, and everything in her yard is also excellent.

The servant thought someone was brave, so he took the opportunity to sneak into Qi Yiniang's house, quietly stole a few things, took them out and sold them, which was more than what he had earned from months of exhausting work.

How can you not get a share of such a good thing?

Thinking of this, the servant boldly walked into Qi Yiniang's unlocked yard.