Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Ji Chuan took Ji Nuan to meet the new teacher, who was a young man of only eighteen or nineteen years old. He had a gentle and fair face, a thin figure but looked particularly upright. He was wearing an old cotton shirt. Although it was simple and unpretentious, he kept it very neat.

Ji Nuan asked, "Third brother, he's so young, why doesn't he take the imperial examination? Wouldn't it delay his studies if he came to our house to be a teacher?"

Ji Chuan sighed, "He had already obtained the title of scholar a few years ago, but unfortunately someone maliciously injured his hand and he could no longer take the imperial examination."

Since Ji Chuan invited him back, his character must have been recognized by him.

Ji Nuan lamented, "Who is so vicious as to ruin someone's future? He's already achieved the title of scholar at such a young age, so he clearly has a certain talent for studying. It's such a shame to waste such a talent like this!"

As she spoke, Ji Nuan recalled the scene of the young man bowing to her just now. It seemed normal, so she asked Ji Chuan again, "Third brother, do you know where he was injured? I saw him bowing just now, and his movements were quite normal."

Ji Chuan's face showed a trace of pity, and he slowly said, "His right hand tendons were severed. Now he can't even do heavy work, let alone write. Back then, he was also an outstanding student in our school. I never thought he would end up like this."

It was just a severed tendon, so it would just need to be reconnected. This wasn't a difficult task for Ji Nuan.

Ji Nuan said firmly, "He has talent, and I will not let him be buried. When Third Brother sees him again, tell him that in addition to teaching the children to read, he must also prepare well for the imperial examination tomorrow spring."

Ji Chuan's face showed joy. "Little sister, what you mean... is that you can help him recover? And it won't delay the exam?"

At this point, Ji Nuan still had something she didn't understand. She glanced at Ji Chuan and said, "Third brother, aren't you telling me all this just to find out if I have a cure? Why are you going through so much trouble?"

Ji Chuan smiled awkwardly, "Haha, I'm just worried that if I ask you directly, you might lose face if you can't cure it!"

Ji Nuan: "Does he know that you want to find a doctor for him?"

Ji Chuan shook his head. "I haven't mentioned it yet because I'm afraid he'll hold on to hope and end up suffering another blow if he can't be cured."

"You really think of others!" Ji Nuan gave him a clear look. "Ask Dad to go with you to the village chief's house to buy land and build a workshop. Remember to bring a few more people with you to protect yourself. Don't let yourself fall into the tiger's mouth!"

After saying that, Ji Nuan turned and left.

Looking at Ji Nuan's departing figure, Ji Chuan smiled and muttered, "We can't afford to offend the God of Wealth!"

There was no news from Song Jinbai yet. I guess Zhang Qinghu hadn't gone to find Scar Brother yet. Maybe he was still waiting to catch me before going to Scar Brother to exchange money.

Ji Nuan went up the mountain alone with a backpack.

She didn't mind giving them a chance to catch her and acting out the scene of being kidnapped with them.

Walking onto a remote and deserted path, Ji Nuan deliberately slowed down her pace. As expected, after a while, she noticed someone quietly following her.

"Ji Nuan!"

Ji He's voice came from behind.

Ji Nuan curled her lips in an evil smile.

The fish really gave in and took the bait as soon as the bait was thrown.

The first step of her plan was successful.

As soon as Ji Nuan turned around, a handful of sleeping pills was thrown at her head.

Ji He looked at Ji Nuan with a fierce look as she hurriedly patted the powder off her face, and smirked, "Let's see how you can escape this time!"

Ji Nuan wiped her face a few times, pretended to be unconscious, and fell to the ground.

In the bushes, the three people sent by Song Jinbai to secretly monitor Zhang Qinghu saw this and almost impulsively wanted to show up to save him.

Song Shisan held the hilt of his knife, his eyes fixed on the front, ready to unsheathe it at any time. "Boss, let's save him?"

"Don't be impulsive." Song Shiqi, relying on the friendship they had with Ji Nuan during their time fighting together in Jinfeng Village, keenly grasped the hint Ji Nuan was giving them. "I just saw Miss Ji quietly wagging her finger at us. She must have noticed us and wants us to hold our ground."

Song Zhu said in a deep voice: "Let's follow."

While the three of them were talking in low voices, Zhang Qinghu and his wife worked together to lift Ji Nuan onto a wooden cart. Zhang Qinghu pulled the cart in front and walked along the foot of the mountain towards the official road. Ji He followed beside the cart, lending a hand from time to time to help push it.

It was Ji Nuan’s first time experiencing a sleeping cart, and she actually fell asleep while swaying.

Song Jinbai: Madam, you are so careless, who would believe it if you told others about it!

It was not until the cart stopped in a small courtyard that Ji Nuan was awakened by the voices.

"Scar Brother, Scar Brother, are you at home? We went fishing in the village today, and Auntie asked me to bring you some tofu!" Zhang Qinghu shouted into the house at the top of his voice. No one knew who came up with this irrelevant signal.

Ji Nuan lay on her side, secretly opened her eyes a little and checked the surroundings.

This is an ordinary farmyard.

The main room door opened, and four men walked out. One of them was Fang Lai, whom Ji Nuan knew. He was following behind the leading man, looking very respectful.

The leading man had a face full of stubble and a noticeable scar on his left cheek, which made him look even more vicious and cruel, as if he would attack at any time.

"Brother Zhang is here, is this your wife?"

Scarface looked at Ji He with a look as if he was examining some goods. That look made Ji He's heart tremble, and he unconsciously took a step back, trying to stay away from this ferocious man.

Seeing this, Zhang Qinghu quickly smiled flatteringly and said, "Brother Scar, I brought a beautiful girl with me. Take a look, what do you think?"

Scar Brother strode to the front of the cart, looked at Ji Nuan carefully, and a trace of greed flashed in his eyes: "Where did you find this? This is top-quality stuff! Ah, hahaha..."

As he said that, he reached out and touched Ji Nuan's face.

The accident happened at this moment.

Just when Scar Brother's hand was about to touch Ji Nuan's face, Ji Nuan suddenly made a move and grabbed Scar Brother's neck with one hand. The force was so great that Scar Brother rolled his eyes and had difficulty breathing.

"Digital brothers, come out and capture him!"