After the injections were completed and Xiao Yier was given medicine, it was already daybreak. However, the snow outside was still falling, and a thick layer of snow had accumulated in the yard in front of the study.

"Master, it's time for breakfast." At this time, Uncle Zhang came from the corridor and said to the inside of the house.

At the Zhang Mansion in Yuancheng, Zhang Zhirou and Zhang Zhili were anxiously standing in front of the hall door, lingering anxiously, looking out from time to time. When they saw a figure appear in the front yard, Zhang Zhirou hurriedly asked, "Xiaoduo, how is it outside? Can we go out?"

"Second Miss, it's impossible. The snow outside is too deep. Carriages can't travel at all, and people can't walk on the road. The whole Yuancheng is quiet, and there is not a single person going to the market."

The snow in Yuancheng this year was so heavy that, after just one night, the outside was covered in ice and snow, making it impossible to walk. The snow was so deep that it was knee-deep! She had wanted to go see Xiao Yi'er earlier, but given the situation, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to go.

"What should we do? Sister He and the others don't have much food! We don't know when the snow will stop falling. If they're trapped for a few more days, won't they starve to death?"

Zhang Zhili was so anxious that he was running around. Maybe it was because of his emotional fluctuations, but his face flushed a little.

Seeing this, Xiaoduo quickly held him down, "Oh my dear, please don't worry, be careful! If you get sick, it will be terrible!"

"What about my brother? Does he have any solution? Didn't he say yesterday that he wanted to go with us to see Sister He?" Zhang Zhirou asked again.

"The eldest young master has been missing since early this morning. He must have gone to the military camp."

Zhang Zhirou was a little discouraged. She had wanted to count on him, but in the end, he was nowhere to be seen.

"Second Miss, how about I take some things to the eastern suburbs? Since I can't catch the bus, I'll just walk." Xiaoduo said.

Zhang Zhirou was a little worried. With such heavy snow, if Xiaoduo got lost or something unexpected happened, there would be no one to help him!

As if he could see her worry, Xiaoduo smiled and patted his chest, "Don't worry, miss. You forgot, I'm an expert at finding the way!"

Zhang Zhili wanted to go, but was sternly rejected by Zhang Zhirou and Xiaoduo! With his small body, if he really went out, he might not be able to come back!

Outside the General's Mansion, the entire street was deserted, with only a few restaurants and teahouses open. Even those that managed to attract customers were incredibly poor. On a snowy day like this, almost everyone was staying home to warm up. Who would venture out to freeze for no reason?

The owner of Kelai Teahouse huddled behind the counter, his hands folded, his face etched with displeasure as he stared at the two men who had barged in early that morning. These two had arrived, ordered a pot of tea, and sat there for almost an hour, and still hadn't left! If it weren't for them, he would have gone to the backyard to warm his quilt!

Suddenly, the two men stood up. The shopkeeper immediately perked up and came out from behind the counter. "Oh, are you two leaving? It's snowing heavily on the road, please go slowly!"

One of the men glanced at the shopkeeper, threw down a few coins, and left with his companions.

The shopkeeper put away the copper coins with a smile, and then quickly closed the shop door. His movements were so smooth and skillful that the two people who were leaving felt complicated.

Are they being disliked?

There were only three scattered figures on the long street, one a hundred meters away, and two a hundred meters further. Each of their steps dug a deep pit in the snow, nearly covering their knees.

"Boss, you are amazing!" Shen San walked beside Qin Yian, looking at the people coming out of the general's mansion in front, and couldn't help but praise, "How did you know that someone from the Zhang family would go out today?"

Qin Yian's eyes flickered slightly, "I'm also gambling. Miss Zhang's attitude last night made me think that she knew where that woman was. Her deliberate concealment made me suspicious."

"Could it be that the woman who appeared in Shourentang yesterday was really the murderer of the Western Suburbs Massacre?"

"Her figure and dress are somewhat similar to the testimonies provided by the people living around the western suburbs murder site. Plus, she deliberately avoided government officials, so I think it's pretty much the same." Qin Yian said.

Shen San nodded. She had also seen that woman yesterday, but she hadn't noticed what she was wearing. No wonder Qin Yian was the head constable and she was a constable! Sure enough, there was a difference!

"If that's true, then we've accomplished a great feat this time!" Shen San's face was filled with excitement. "Yesterday, I heard from the Chief Secretary that the manor in the western suburbs belongs to a high-ranking official in the capital. By now, the case letter should have reached the capital, and they might send someone down to investigate the matter. If that's the case, if we solve this case, will we have a chance to be transferred to the capital to serve?"

Kyoto is a good place. No matter how small the position is, the benefits should be better than that in Yuancheng.

Qin Yian glanced at him sideways, "The person hasn't even been confirmed yet, and you're already thinking about getting promoted and making money!"

Shen Sanhan smiled and rubbed his almost frozen face, "Hehe, this is just thinking."

Xiaoduo was walking in front, carrying a lunch box, and didn't notice anyone following him. The snow was so heavy and the wind was so strong that he was lucky to have ear protection on, otherwise, his ears would have been frozen off!

Eastern suburbs.

I have to say that the cook here at Baili Moqing is really skillful. In such a short time, she was able to make such a beautiful and exquisite little jacket and skirt, as well as a pair of thick pants stuffed with cotton.

"Still looking?! Why don't you change Xiao Yier's clothes quickly?" Nan Qi was furious when he saw her holding the little jacket and skirt for a long time without coming back to her senses!

He didn't know why, but he always had a strange dislike for Shu He. Perhaps it was her audacity to take someone's head without batting an eyelid, or perhaps it was her incompetence in causing Xiao Yi'er such a terrible suffering despite her excellent skills. It couldn't be that incident earlier when she had frightened him so much that it sent chills down his spine; that had to be an illusion!

Shu He glared at him angrily and said silently: "Nanqi, you'd better pray that you don't fall into my hands in the future, otherwise, just wait and see how I deal with you!!"

Seeing Shu He put clothes on Xiao Yier, he raised his head and asked, "Hey, what's your name?"

If his master hadn't asked, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to talk to her! This ruthless "Snow Rakshasa"! !

Xue Luosha was the nickname Nanqi secretly gave her. The scene of beheading on a snowy night was so unforgettable in his mind that no matter how many years had passed, he always felt a fear towards Shu He.

Shu He paused slightly, her eyelids drooping slightly, "Just call me Madam He."

Nanqi asked again, "Where is your husband? Why are you and your widowed mother wandering around here alone?"

After Shu He changed Xiao Yi'er's clothes, she wiped her face carefully. After she finished her work, she stood up and glanced at Baili Moqing who was sitting quietly in front of the window. "Dead."

"Oh." Nanqi was not surprised by this answer. If her husband had not died, they would not have ended up like this.

"You are such a good fighter, why did you let Xiao Yier be tortured like this?" This is what made Nanqi most angry.

"I had a heavy hemorrhage when I gave birth to Yi'er. I was unconscious after waking up. I just regained consciousness two days ago." Shu He did not lie, at least this sentence was not a lie.

"Who abused you? And where did you come from?"

After all, these two people are strangers, so it is necessary to inquire carefully about their background.

Especially since their identities are extremely special, it would be bad if a spy sneaked in.

Shu He's face showed impatience, and he looked at Baili Moqing, "Sir, everyone has secrets. There's no need to get to the bottom of it, right?"

Baili Moqing put down the book in his hand and looked at her with some surprise. She really relied on her own kung fu skills to not take anyone seriously.

"Who allowed you to speak to my master like that?" Nanqi was dissatisfied and scolded.

"Stop yelling at me like that!" Shu He turned to look at Nan Qi, his face slightly cold, and his voice suddenly rose. "I've tolerated you for a long time!"

Nanqi was stunned by the yelling. He had never been yelled at like that before! Even his master had always used his eyes to criticize him. He kept saying "you" for a long time, but he didn't say anything else.

"Where did this cook come from? Why are you so ignorant of etiquette? Do you think you can enter the master's study?" A woman's light scolding voice suddenly came from outside the door, inadvertently saving Nanqi's "life".

Shu He turned around and saw a woman with skin as white as cream, eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as a painting, and graceful and elegant steps. However, her extremely bright face was filled with a bit of hostility, which destroyed her elegant temperament.

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