The cannon fodder heiress trembled with fear after being recognized as a member of her family.

The innkeeper's expression changed, becoming wary. "Why are you asking about Yan Dali? Are you from the capital? Do you have a grudge against him? Or are you a member of the Han family?"

It seems this person has a good relationship with his maternal uncle.

Having made up her mind, Han Cuiyin said directly, "Shopkeeper, may I speak to you in private?"

The innkeeper of Changye Inn looked suspicious, wondering what the man in front of him was up to. He could only arrange for someone to guard the money box while he followed the young nobleman toward the courtyard.

There are two courtyards behind the Changye Inn, both of which are occupied today, indicating good business.

Finally, by the end of this month, I had completed the amount of money my employer had hoped for.

Han Cuiyin's courtyard was slightly smaller than the neighbor's.

The two arrived to find an argument taking place in the neighboring yard.

One person is debating with many others.

Han Cuiyin also recognized that person.

She had seen him several times in her previous lives.

After Han Yueshi married into the Third Prince's household, the Third Prince assigned Xu Zhen to her side for her to command.

Han Cuiyin felt nauseous at the sight of this person. It was this person who had used many of Han Yueshi's petty tricks to humiliate her back then.

This time is an opportunity.

She lowered her eyes and pushed open the slightly ajar door.

"It's quite elegant! The shopkeeper has done a good job with the arrangement." Having seen many pavilions and towers, this courtyard is nothing special.

There are still things to ask, and saying something polite won't hurt.

The shopkeeper was indeed pleased with himself, but said, "I don't deserve your praise, young master."

Han Cuiyin was dressed as a man at the moment, so there was nothing to worry about. The two went to the main room to talk.

"Shopkeeper, I have a question for you. When did Yan Dali appear in Changye Town? Where did he go?"

The previously smug shopkeeper instantly snapped back to reality, his face turning wary. "Who are you? Why are you asking about this person? Could you possibly be a member of the Han family from the capital?"

"I am Yan Zhisheng, the second son of Yan Dali. My father and brother returned to their hometown in July, and then we lost contact with them..." Han Cuiyin used the identity of her second cousin, her face filled with sorrow. "My mother is in tears every day. If you know anything about my father and brother, please let me know."

The shopkeeper was somewhat skeptical. "Didn't Dali say that his two sons went out to learn their craft and even went to the border? They're both quite big. You're so thin and small, how can you contradict what Dali said? Your eldest brother is taller and stronger than you."

Han Cuiyin understood the situation; her uncle and elder brother had met this man before. She quickly explained, "My health is weaker than my brother's, but I later rendered meritorious service and served under the general. I've returned home this time to search for my father and brothers. Oh, and a young man wearing a mask will be arriving later; please keep an eye on him and don't stop him..."

After her explanation, the shopkeeper was finally relieved.

"Dali came back this time because of your cousin! Everyone in Changye Town feels sorry for your aunt back then. That scholar surnamed Han is a scoundrel..."

After a long tirade, the shopkeeper finally brought up Yan Dali's matter, "Your father has done a lot for your cousin. For years, he's been collecting evidence of the Han family's evil deeds in the village. I have about half of it; I don't know who he gave the other half to. I'll send it to you later. Your cousin has something on her hands, so the Han family won't dare to treat her too badly..."

Immediately, the shopkeeper hurriedly left and then rushed back, handing Han Cuiyin a package wrapped in oiled paper. "Second nephew, these are the things your father has been searching for over the years. Keep them safe. Also, before your father disappeared, he met with these people..."

After the shopkeeper left, Han Cuiyin felt heavy-hearted, unsure of what to feel.

These things didn't exist in my previous life.

Judging from the shopkeeper's words, the eldest uncle had been doing this in secret for more than ten years.

In this life, many things are different.

Her adoptive father had come here before, but the shopkeeper didn't believe him and didn't bring out these things.

"Emerald Sound~"

When Luo Jingqian returned, he saw Han Cuiyin staring blankly and not in a good mood, so he spoke up.

Han Cuiyin put the things away. "Did you find out anything? The innkeeper of this Changye Inn is an old friend of my uncle. He gave me some things. He also provided a few names of people that my uncle visited in Changye Town."

The shopkeeper's words were somewhat vague, and the remaining items were in the hands of one or more of them.

If those things fall into the hands of the Han family in the capital, Han Zhen, now a Grand Secretary, will certainly not let them go easily.

"Could it be the owner of the pawnshop? And the second owner of the silver shop? Or the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) of the Changye镖局 (escort agency)?"

Han Cuiyin was taken aback by the names Luo Jingqian mentioned.

What did you find out?

She had been told about these people by the shopkeeper, and she planned to visit them tomorrow.

"These people left Changye Town half a month ago, and the manager of Changye Inn should know that. I'm afraid they're in grave danger. Although they've left for more than half a year before, this time is different."

Luo Jingqian sensed something was wrong.

He wasn't deliberately inquiring about Yan Dali; instead, he asked a few beggars about some strange things happening in Changye Town.

These three people were originally unremarkable, but what was strange was that when they left Changye Town, all three of them had black aura on them.

"Are these beggars trustworthy? The black aura is something ordinary people can't see."

Han Cuiyin was startled. She had thought that her uncle was just trapped in the Pinglian Mountains.

I never expected these things to happen afterward.

Did Mo Changdao's apprentice really discover his uncle's whereabouts that day at the Mo family?

The Mo family patriarch has always wanted to find a member of the Yan family. However, the eldest uncle is getting old and his health is not as good as that of a young person, so the Mo family patriarch probably wouldn't consider him.

The Mo family patriarch survived divine retribution, and his methods are far beyond those of ordinary people.

Mo Changdao had mentioned to his apprentice, who had once sneaked into the manor at night, that someone was searching for someone near Yanjia Village in the Pinglian Mountains, and that he was waiting for the Yan family to come to him.

If that's the case, it's better to lure the snake out of its hole.

Perhaps that person knows something.

Therefore, there must be something fishy about my uncle's disappearance.

Oh, and there's Lian Yao too. He also practices unorthodox and evil techniques, and Han Yueshi has harmed people behind his back many times.

She could only think of a few people with dark aura for the time being; Mo Fan had gone far away, so she wouldn't consider him for now.

"You know what you're doing?" Seeing her calm and composed demeanor, Luo Jingqian knew that she had already made a decision.

"Okay, let's take a stroll around Changye Town tomorrow. You can call me Yan Er, and by the way, let me know that my father is Yan Dali."

Once Han Cuiyin had an idea, she was ready to act immediately.

There were some things she didn't tell Luo Jingqian, not because she was deliberately hiding them, but because her uncle's disappearance was a complicated matter that couldn't be explained in a short time.

"There's no time like the present, let's do it tonight! This Changye Town has all the places to eat, drink and have fun, it's not much different from those wealthy county towns. There's a grand feast tonight, and on the first day of the ninth lunar month, they're going to sculpt a golden statue for the mountain god, the town will be packed with people."

Luo Jingqian had already guessed that she was going to take the risk, and knowing her abilities, he naturally wouldn't stop her.

If anything were to happen, she would hide in the Longevity Diagram, and they would be instantly teleported to the Changxing County Princess's residence.

"Shall we go now?" Han Cuiyin's eyes lit up. The more lively the place, the easier it would be to take advantage of the chaos.