After traveling through time, I rely on force to survive

Li Qingqing was thinking when she heard Xie Xuan'an talking in her ear. His speech was at a moderate speed, neither fast nor slow.

"I have just taken over Yuntai County and am struggling with my lack of leadership. Could I invite Miss Li to assist me?"

"Oh? What do you want me to do?" Li Qingqing asked with a raised eyebrow, showing a hint of curiosity.

Are they going to recruit her into the government? And give her a position?

Seeing Li Qingqing continue to ask, Xie Xuanan said:

"Miss Li must have heard about the evil deeds of Mr. Liu in Qiushui Town. I suspect that the previous county magistrates must have died at his hands. I would like to ask Miss Li to help me collect evidence against Mr. Liu and bring him to justice!"

Li Qingqing looked at Xie Xuan'an and thought to herself.

I heard Zhou Yimo and Yun Jing mention this matter before. It seems that Mr. Liu is really suspected of killing officials.

However, what does Liu Yuanwai's affairs have to do with her? As long as Liu Yuanwai doesn't cause her trouble, she doesn't bother to care.

Li Qingqing's face was calm as she said, "Thank you, Master. I'm just a weak woman. I'm afraid I can't help you with this matter."

What a joke. Since Xie Xuan'an is the county magistrate, what's the big deal? What kind of capable person can't he find? Why would he come to her, a country girl?

She still wants to live her leisurely pastoral life!

Plant a few acres of land, sow a few acres of fields. Watch the falling flowers when you are free, and listen to the birds singing when you are busy.

Who doesn’t want this kind of peaceful life?

How desperate is it to get involved in other people's disputes?!

"I'm leaving!" Li Qingqing thought for a moment and felt that there was no need to waste time here.

The house needs constant renovation and she has a lot of things to do.

She stood up and was about to leave again.

"Last night, a group of fourteen East Palace Guards went to Lihua Village to assassinate the Zhou family, and they have not been seen since then!" Xie Xuan'an's light voice came from behind, stopping Li Qingqing in her tracks.

"You're investigating me?!" Li Qingqing turned around abruptly, a fierce look in her eyes.

She stared at Xie Xuan'an, as if wanting to know what he wanted to do.

"I didn't mean to investigate you. I just stumbled upon this while investigating another matter. If I've offended you, I hope Miss Li will forgive me."

Xie Xuan'an sat still, his tone calm. His eyes were open, looking directly at Li Qingqing, without the slightest evasion or dodging.

Li Qingqing frowned, took a deep breath, and asked, "What exactly do you want me to do?"

Xie Xuanan's peach blossom eyes were filled with smiles, and he said with a smile:

"There's a secret room in Mr. Liu's house. I've heard there must be some secret inside. Don't worry, Miss Li, I'm not very good at this, but my men aren't very skilled, and I've never been able to get inside to find out what's going on. I beg Miss Li to help me get inside and steal the evidence of his crimes."

Xie Xuan'an smiled calmly on the surface, but he was very anxious in his heart.

The person he was looking for was crucial.

Not long ago, he volunteered to be the county magistrate of Yuntai County, a remote and impoverished place, precisely to be closer to that man. However, just as he took over as magistrate, he learned that he had disappeared, as if he had vanished from the face of the earth.

All the information pointed to the disappearances in Yuntai County, which was under his jurisdiction. He had already checked three of the four towns in Yuntai County, but the last one, Qiushui Town, was still a mystery.

According to reports from spies, it was discovered that Mr. Liu from Qiu Shui Town was colluding with bandits, and even the deaths of several previous county magistrates might be related to him.

Mr. Liu, this person is not simple.

Xie Xuan'an's suspicions grew deeper and deeper. He had secretly sent people to investigate several times before. However, he had few capable experts under his command, and almost all of the people he sent out were injured.

He couldn't search openly because Governor Qian always sent people to keep an eye on him. Wherever he went, Governor Qian would follow him. Today, not long after he arrived in Qiu Shui Town, Governor Qian followed him.

Li Qingqing met Xie Xuan'an's smiling peach blossom eyes and asked expressionlessly, "I have no grudge against Mr. Liu recently. What does his business have to do with me?"

Xie Xuanan spoke again: "According to the information I received, Mr. Liu sent people to the Zhou family half an hour ago!"

Xie Xuanan's words shocked Li Qingqing's heart.

What? Mr. Liu actually sent someone to the Zhou family? What was he going to do there?

Zhou's mother was ill and bedridden, and the three children were unable to take care of themselves.

Only Mu Yunjing can still resist, but he has a special identity and cannot meet with outsiders!

No! And Xier is a variable.

"Goodbye!" Li Qingqing's face changed and she wanted to leave.

There are so many things to do every day!

Does she still want to live in Lihua Village with her whole family?

"I have arranged for someone to intercept her halfway!" Xie Xuan'an saw Li Qingqing was about to leave again, and was afraid that she would run away, so he quickly added.

"Miss Li, please sit down. There's no need to rush."

Li Qingqing stopped and turned to look at him.

Xie Fox, you did that on purpose, didn't you? Could you please finish your sentence in one go?

After calming down, Li Qingqing felt that she had no conflict with Mr. Liu. If Mr. Liu really wanted to send someone to the Zhou family, it would be just two different things.

The first thing was that she remembered wanting to make her a concubine last time and wanted to take her back. The second thing was that she found out that Xier was now at her house!

No matter what it was, it was too late for her to rush back now. If the county magistrate really helped her...

Li Qingqing stared at Xie Xuanan for a long time, then slowly said, "It's not that I don't want to help you, but I have elderly parents and young children at home. If I'm not careful, I'm afraid I'll get into trouble."

There was a hint of caution in Li Qingqing's tone.

Since Xie Xuan'an knew the Zhou family, she naturally knew the situation of the Zhou family. Fortunately, the other party did not conduct an in-depth investigation on her, otherwise Mu Yunjing would have been found out.

Xie Xuanan smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated her concerns:

"Don't worry, Miss Li. I'm not asking you to confront Mr. Liu directly. You just need to provide some assistance when appropriate. As for how to act, I will handle it myself and will never put you in danger."

Xie Xuanan's peach blossom eyes flashed.

Miss Li was indeed skilled in martial arts. The news was correct! Fourteen Eastern Palace Guards went to the Zhou family and were ambushed by Miss Li.

Although she did not admit it herself, the fact that she was not panicked at all after hearing this information was enough to prove that this woman was definitely not as weak as he saw now.

If it were any other woman, upon hearing that her family was in trouble, she would immediately burst into tears and take out her handkerchief, but she wanted to rush back to save the situation without saying a word.

I wonder when she had a conflict with the Eastern Palace Guards? Unfortunately, we're short on manpower. Once this matter is over, we'll investigate her thoroughly.

Li Qingqing didn't know what Xie Xuan'an was thinking. She stood still and remained silent.

She was thinking about how to tell Zhou Yimo about this, and whether helping County Magistrate Xie would trigger a series of consequences.

As the housekeeper, she has to live in Lihua Village with her whole family and cannot cause unnecessary trouble because of any decision.

Besides, it's time-consuming and laborious, and she can't be a free laborer, right?

"What's the benefit?"

Li Qingqing looked at Xie Xuanan expressionlessly.