A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Gui'er was not surprised. Many people had already reported that the Duanmu family was close to the Japanese. However, it was more surprising that their family was related to Mitsui.

"Mitsui is still holding our antiques. Can we use this relationship to get them back?" Guier said.

"Also, Duanmu Heng's elder brother is Duanmu Lei. He was sent to study in Japan by his parents in his early years. He speaks Japanese very well. He helps the Japanese look after the mines in Northeast China. But he is not just a comprador. He is the one who actually works for the Japanese." Song Xichen said.

From this point of view, the Duanmu family are complete traitors.

Gui Er was a little upset and frowned as she said, "Hey, now this group of people have come to the Marshal's residence, and I heard that they talked to the Marshal alone for a long time. I wonder if they were negotiating terms or something. Will there be any trouble?"

"That's normal. The Japanese have evil ambitions. It's not just Jiangcheng now. According to feedback from our colleagues, many people with ties to the Japanese have infiltrated surrounding areas. I'm afraid they're doing the preliminary work of subversion."

"What should we do? It's too dangerous. Although I have been in the Marshal's Mansion for many years, I have no confidence in the Marshal. What if he can't resist the temptation of the Japanese and surrenders to the enemy? Otherwise, we should find a way to get rid of this family."

Song Xichen pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said, "No, it will alert the enemy and attract the attention of the Japanese. They will send others over, and then it will be even more secretive. It's better to keep this family and keep them on guard."

Although Gui'er felt that what he said made sense, she still said with a bitter face: "Well, but that Duanmu Heng wants me to marry him."

"I don't think this is what their master wants. It's their family who wants to get some extra benefits. It's unlikely that you can get any benefits from the Marshal unless others give him benefits. If the Marshal really agrees to your marriage, then maybe they have reached some agreement in private? You have to find out carefully, and then tell us, and we will find a way to break it up." Song Xichen said reasonably.

Gui'er also felt that it made sense. The Marshal was indeed such a person. She was too panicked and didn't think of this. Now, after hearing Song Xichen's calm analysis and action plan, she felt much more at ease.

She breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "I'm glad I came to see you. I feel much more at ease now. But can you help me find out the cause of Qingfeng's death? After all, you're at the police station, so it's more convenient."

Song Xichen nodded and said, "Actually, I was a new official and had three fires to start with. However, I had never thought of wiping out Qingfeng Village because, in the eyes of the people of Jiangcheng, Qingfeng Village was not a bandit den at all. Their leader was mainly responsible for escorting others, but some of his men would occasionally extort money from wealthy people and set up traps. But later, I don't know what happened, but I heard that the leader died inexplicably, and then the village suddenly got out of control. The other leaders started robbing people on the road, and some went down the mountain to rob women. For a while, the people were extremely resentful, so I took action. Now that you say that now, there must be something fishy about this matter. I will look for clues."

Gui'er said happily, "Thank you, Brother Xichen."

At this time, there was a knock on the door. The policewoman pushed the door open and came in with a glass of milk and a small plate of cookies. Song Xichen saw them and said with a smile, "Look, I was so busy that I forgot about it. You are the one who thought it through."

Guier knew it was for her and quickly said, "Thank you, sister."

The policewoman touched Gui'er's head and said, "Guier, come over and play more often when you have time."

Guier smiled foolishly, not knowing how to answer.

Song Xichen smiled and said, "I'll come over when I have the chance."

Gui'er suddenly felt that the atmosphere between the two of them was a bit subtle, and she couldn't help but look at the policewoman carefully.

She had short hair that reached her ears, and was about 1 meters tall. She was wearing a police uniform that completely concealed her curvy figure. She had a square face, thin lips, round eyes, and a round nose. Although she was not a great beauty, she had a subtle sense of friendliness.

Gui'er looked at her, then at Song Xichen, and suddenly felt that the magnetic field of the two was very similar to that of Shopkeeper Zhang and Shopkeeper Liu.

I immediately asked, "Sister, what's your name? I've known you for so many years, but I still don't know your name."

"Her name is Lin Yanqing. She's worked at the police station for many years, handling trace evidence." Isn't this a true expert? However, in this era, there shouldn't be such detailed classifications. It's probably just a clerical job.

"When are you getting married?" Gui'er asked naturally. She recalled that when she came here as a child, it was this policewoman who found food for her and took care of her when Song Xichen was not around. However, she had just arrived in this world at that time and was full of fear about everything. She did not pay special attention to these things. Perhaps the two of them were already dating at that time.

Sure enough, the two were stunned when they heard it. The policewoman blushed and said hurriedly: "Don't talk nonsense, kid. I'm going out to do something first." Then she turned around and walked away quickly.

Song Xichen also felt a little awkward. He smiled and said, "Gui'er, you've really grown up." Then he paused, the smile fading. "Actually, she's also our comrade, but her father is the leader of the coolie laborers at the docks. With such a family background, my mother wouldn't approve of her. We've reported our affairs to the organization, and they've agreed. But considering my mother's personality, if she knew, she would definitely try to interfere, which would disrupt our work. So, we're keeping it secret for now."

Gui'er nodded to show her understanding. She knew Mrs. Song very well. If she knew that Song Xichen's partner was a commoner girl with ordinary looks and ordinary family background, she would not know what cruel means she would use to deal with her. After all, Song Xichen was just being nice to Gui'er, who was less than ten years old at the time and had just escaped from a bandit's den, but Mrs. Song became so nervous that she wanted to get rid of her.

She wanted to help the two of them, but she couldn't think of a way for a moment, so she smiled and said, "I was worried about my brother, thinking that you haven't even had a partner for so many years. I didn't expect that you already have someone with the same interests. If you want to be together in the future, if you need my help, just tell me, I will do my best to help you." She said, patting her chest.