The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

The books and four treasures that had been neatly arranged in the study now seemed somewhat lonely. The entire space seemed to have been drained of its vitality and instantly became empty. Chu Ning stood quietly in the center of the room, his eyes slowly scanning the surroundings. The empty scene made the worry and fear that he had managed to suppress surge back like a tide.

Furthermore, an unprecedented surge of violence suddenly rose from the depths of his heart, like a ferocious beast roaring and snarling in his chest. He secretly swore that anyone who dared to harm Ru Yue, even the slightest harm, would pay with his own life! The fierceness in his eyes at this moment was terrifying and chilling.

At that moment, a series of rapid knocks on the door suddenly broke the silence. "Knock, knock, knock..." This series of crisp and urgent sounds echoed in the quiet study. "Master, are you there?" Wang Shuisheng's slightly trembling voice came from outside the door, sounding both urgent and full of fear.

Chu Ning'an took a deep breath and tried to calm his chaotic emotions. When Wang Shuisheng pushed the door open and walked in, he saw his son, as gentle and calm as ever, as if the intense emotional fluctuations just now had never occurred.

"Sir, there are suddenly a lot of unfamiliar faces outside our shop early this morning." Wang Shuisheng said hurriedly, with even a layer of fine beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead. "I observed carefully for a while and found that they always glanced into our shop from time to time. I can conclude that these people are definitely coming for us!" He nodded vigorously as he spoke, his tone firm, without any speculation.

"Also, I just went to the back alley to check it out, and I saw a lot of unfamiliar faces wandering around there." Wang Shuisheng swallowed and continued to report the situation to Chu Ning'an.

Chu Ning'an narrowed his eyes slightly, and the uneasiness in his heart became stronger. Is An Binghuai really going to do something desperate?

"Okay, go down quickly and tell your subordinates to be on high alert these days and not to let their guard down. Especially those guys who are often busy running around outside, they must be extra cautious." Chu Ning paused, then added, "If you encounter any disturbances, be sure to report them immediately!"

"I understand. I will definitely convey your instructions." After the man agreed, he did not dare to delay for a moment. He turned around and hurried downstairs to arrange the relevant matters.

After noon, the sun shone through the clouds, bringing warmth to the earth. Chu Ning'an and "Ru Yue" boarded a simply decorated carriage and prepared to go to the Huo family.

Normally, Ru Yue rarely traveled with an entourage, so the fact that they were alone didn't arouse much suspicion. Chu Ning sat steadily on the shaft of the cart, whip in hand, expertly steering the horses forward. As he drove, he engaged in a casual conversation with "Ru Yue" beside him, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Suddenly, "Ru Yue" asked, "Master, didn't An Yi mention before that that man surnamed An would ambush us on our way back to the village? If that's so dangerous, why are you forbidding the master from leaving the house now?"

The person who spoke was Feng Ying. Although he had the pretty face of "Ru Yue", when he asked this question, he showed a serious expression that was extremely inconsistent with his appearance, which made Chu Ning'an feel a little uncomfortable.

"This news was three days ago. If he can't wait for our return, then Ru Yue's trip is the best opportunity to strike. I have to be on guard." Chu Ning'an gently raised the whip in his hand, his expression unchanged, and said coldly, "There are only a few servants in the house. No one knows of your existence yet. It shouldn't be difficult for a few experts to come and rob you in the dark and windy night. It's always better to prevent trouble than to remedy it later."

Fengying felt as if her heart was being gnawed by countless ants, and she felt a tingling sensation. She thought to herself: This person is too cautious! Could it be that he regards his master as a rare and precious treasure?

The distance was not far, and after half a cup of tea, "Ru Yue" was already sitting safely in the flower hall of the Huo family.

Huo Tingwan clutched a few thin sheets of paper in her hands, her gaze fixed on Ru Yue, a look of disbelief on her face. It seemed as if her gaze could penetrate all disguises, piercing straight into the depths of Ru Yue's soul.

She couldn't help but reach out her hand several times, reaching towards "Ru Yue"'s face, as if wanting to confirm the person in front of her was real by touching her. However, every time she was about to touch her, she stopped herself abruptly, and finally asked cautiously, "You...are you really not Ru Yue?"

Ru Yue remained calm and composed in the face of Huo Tingwan's questioning, her smile still on her face. She shook her head gently, avoiding answering Huo Tingwan's question. Instead, she said, "The young lady asked me to tell you that she will complete the plans for 'Rainbow Feathered Clothes' and hand them over to you within the next two days. Please don't be too anxious." Miraculously, these words dispelled Huo Tingwan's doubts.

The two of them just stared at each other in the hall, and the atmosphere seemed a little awkward and weird.

In sharp contrast to this is Magistrate Huo’s study.

The study was already solemn, with a suffocating tension in the air.

"Is what you said absolutely true?" Magistrate Huo's usual calmness had long since vanished, replaced by a look of shock and an undisguised murderous intent.

"This is absolutely true, without a trace of falsehood. However, I'm truly ashamed to say that I don't have any concrete evidence to present to you at this time." Chu Ning'an spoke truthfully, "This incident occurred within Jiaqing Prefecture and has seriously threatened the stability of the imperial court. Ning'an is fully aware of the seriousness of this matter and dares not act rashly. That's why I've taken the trouble to come and inform you, Uncle Huo."

There was something else behind his words, and his meaning was very clear: I didn't come to you specifically to ask for help, but because once these incidents break out, you won't be able to stay out of it, and you might even be in danger of being killed!

Magistrate Huo had been in the officialdom for so many years, so he was well aware of the power involved. "Do you have a strategy for dealing with this now?" Magistrate Huo asked hurriedly.

"To be honest, Uncle Huo, it's not difficult to dispel those people's bad intentions towards Ru Yue, but the problem is that if we don't eradicate this cancer of the An family, there will definitely be endless troubles in the future. What's more, now that spies from the Northern Territory have gotten involved, I really haven't figured out a perfect way to eradicate them completely in one fell swoop." Chu Ning'an said with a frown.

"It's okay, tell me in detail." Magistrate Huo waved his hand, signaling him to continue.

"Instead of sitting here and waiting for them to fall into our trap, why not take the initiative and find a way to lure them out!" Chu Ning'an looked at Magistrate Huo with a determined gaze, detailing his plan. He explained every detail clearly and methodically, concluding with a final statement: "I have limited manpower at my disposal. If we want to ensure this operation is foolproof, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble Uncle Huo to lend me some capable personnel."

After hearing Chu Ning'an's words, Magistrate Huo frowned and thought for a moment before answering, "Manpower is not a problem, but if you do this, you and Ru Yue will be in danger."

Magistrate Huo always remembered the life-saving grace that Ru Yue had given to his family, and his daughter had a close relationship with Ru Yue. He loved these two young and promising children from the bottom of his heart, so when he considered things, he naturally thought more and more carefully about them.

Feeling the care from Magistrate Huo, Chu Ning'an felt a little warm in his heart, and a sense of respect for this elder arose spontaneously.

He quickly clasped his fists in greeting and said earnestly, "Thank you for your concern, Uncle Huo. Please rest assured that I will be extremely cautious and careful."

At this moment, there was a firm and confident light in Chu Ning'an's eyes. Ruyue, I will never let you make any mistakes.

(Too many things to do today, so the update is late. There will be another update later.)