After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

Although it was still daytime, it was already afternoon.

The door of Nanfeng Pavilion was locked, and it was not open for business.

Zhong Ning was silent for a moment. It was her first time in such a place and she forgot that the actual business hours were not at this time.

Just as he was about to order the carriage to return, he saw a middle-aged woman in half-worn clothes suddenly rushing towards him.

I thought she was coming for the carriage, but then she turned around and rushed to the gate of Nanfeng Pavilion, banging on it like crazy.

While filming, she cried, "Open the door, open the door, please let my brother go, I beg you, please let my brother go!"

The gate of Nanfeng Pavilion remained motionless.

The woman took more and more crazy shots as she watched.

Soon, a man in ragged clothes rushed over, grabbed the woman and was about to leave:

"What are you doing here? Aren't you ashamed? I'm telling you, Zhou Ge has been sold in and is now a local. Don't even think about bringing him back. I can't afford to lose face."

"You bastard, how could you do this to me? That's my brother, that's my brother!" The woman threw herself on the man, crying and scratching, venting like crazy.

With a "slap", the man seemed to have lost his patience and slapped the woman. He then roared, "Have you had enough? Our family is already struggling to make ends meet. If we don't sell him, what will we eat? Will the whole family starve to death?"

"I can go to work, I can wash clothes for others. I only ask you to return my brother to me. He is my only relative from my mother's side..."

The woman was slapped to the ground, covering her face and crying.

"Wake up! I'm your only relative, aren't I? Your child isn't your relative, so all you can see is your brother..."

"You're not, you're not... If you hadn't gambled and lost all our wealth, how could we have ended up like this?"

The woman roared with bloodshot eyes, "It's all because of you that my brother was sent to this place... It's all because of you... Wuwuwu..."

Hearing this, the man's arrogance seemed to fade a little, and he explained somewhat unnaturally: "Well, I have no choice. I can't really let them chop off my legs..."

The sound became smaller and smaller, but the strength in the hands became stronger and stronger.

The woman struggled and cried bitterly, refusing to leave and insisting on taking her brother back.

But the man became even more impatient, a trace of cruelty flashed across his face, and he was about to hit the back of the woman's head with his clenched iron fist.

Suddenly, a small stone came flying from the sky and directly bounced off his wrist. With a snap, the bones of his hand were dislocated. The man staggered in pain and fell to the ground crying.

The woman was also shocked by the sudden scene and instinctively wanted to help the man, but she saw several women standing in front of her.

The one in the lead, although dressed simply, could tell from the fabric that the clothes were of great value. Although she was a woman, she had an extraordinary aura and it was obvious that she was not from an ordinary family.

Before the woman could react, she heard a cold voice from above: "What's your brother's name?"

"Zhou Ge," the woman knelt on the ground and replied as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw, "To answer your question, his name is Zhou Ge!"

Zhou Ge?

That's a good name.

"From what you just said, your brother was sold out by your man?"

"Yes, my family used to be quite wealthy, but ever since my husband became addicted to gambling, he has spent every penny of our wealth on gambling. Now, we are completely broke and have nothing to eat."

The woman's voice grew increasingly angry. "This man, in order to pay off his gambling debts, actually wanted to betray my brother. This is simply because the owner of the gambling house is the same person who owns the Nanfeng Pavilion."

"I was out washing clothes during the day, and when I came back, my brother had already been taken away by them. I wanted to report it to the authorities, but they threatened my child's life, so I had no choice but to resort to this last resort."

"No matter what they ask for, as long as they can get my brother back, he is the last bloodline of the Zhou family and he must not be brought here."

"Please lend me a helping hand!"

"My name is Zhou Yi, and I am willing to die in my service to repay you!"

After saying that, Zhou Yi kowtowed repeatedly, as if to express his sincerity.

Zhong Ning helped her up and patted her clothes. He saw that although she was an ordinary woman, she had a strong heart to protect her family.

If this matter was really about forcing a woman of good character into prostitution, it would not be appropriate for her to intervene, but as a member of the royal family, she could still do it by informing the Kyoto Prefecture.

But, swearing death in revenge? That's not necessary.

"May I know your father's identity?" Zhong Ning asked.

When the woman heard Zhong Ning mention her father, she immediately knelt up straight and bowed politely.

One can tell at first glance that she is a young lady from a wealthy family and has received special education.

"My father, Zhou Yubao, was a businessman in his early years, traveling extensively. He passed away in his hometown over ten years ago, leaving only my sister and I alive."

Zhou Yubao?

This name sounds so familiar!

It seems like I have seen it somewhere before!

Zhong Ning frowned slightly and used his brain to recall carefully.

Finally, she suddenly remembered that a few months ago, in a dark and narrow basement, she had obtained a batch of unexpected wealth.

The owner of that treasure was named Zhou Haomen.

He has a son and a daughter. The eldest daughter is named Zhou Yuyao and the youngest son is named Zhou Yubao.

Hiss, Zhong Ning took a breath of cold air.

But they still needed to confirm it, so Zhong Ning asked, "Could you tell me your grandfather's name?"

"My grandfather is the wealthy Zhou family!" Zhou thought for a moment before replying.

It was because her grandfather had passed away so long ago that she was a little confused.

Zhong Ning paused, it seemed that it was correct.

Because of that unexpected fortune, she had a karmic connection with the descendants of the Zhou family.

Not long after I returned to Beijing, this cause and effect appeared here. Is this the law of nature?

If she remembered correctly, the Zhou family was a wealthy and powerful family.

When he died, in addition to the treasures left to his children, he also left three other treasures scattered in different places.

She got the share from Fengcheng.

She hadn't had time to get the other two.

If the treasure map is correct, there should be a treasure hidden under the secret passage under the bed in the third room of the Dingzi Guest House of Zhenguo Temple on Futu Mountain outside Shengjing City.

If she hadn't met the descendants of the Zhou family, she would have almost forgotten such an important matter.

Since I owe the Zhou family a debt, I should just pay it back.

"You should get up first. It's not yet business hours at the Nanfeng Pavilion, and we don't know who is behind this. It would be unwise to rush over now. Please follow me and I to the teahouse across the street to wait for a while."

After saying that, Su Xin and Liang Xin stepped forward one after another and helped Zhou Yi up.

And that so-called Zhou Yi’s husband?

He was suspected of human trafficking and was handed over to the Kyoto government office for questioning.

Just as Zhong Ning gave the order, two guards in ordinary clothes came up from behind, grabbed the man and headed towards the Kyoto government office.

Zhou Yi wanted to stop him, but Zhong Ning said calmly:

"Think carefully. Your brother was sold by your husband. If he can sell him once, he can sell him a second time. If he can sell his relatives, he can also sell your children. Do you really dare to commit your life to such a person?"