“Mother, when Lao Deng left, he sent people to keep watch here. There are a few unfamiliar faces on the street.”

Yun Qingjin was the last to enter and hurriedly reported her discovery.

"Okay, let them cool off for now. If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either." Yun Yuke nodded when she saw her daughter.

"Boss, was I too impulsive today?" Although he appeared tough on the outside, he was still a little scared when he got back inside, and his hands trembled slightly.

Liu Zhou'er supported her mother from the side, steadying her body.

"It's alright, Yu Niang, don't be afraid. Although it's not what I expected, we're well-prepared now, so we can't say that such a small thing can't be resolved." Yun Yu Ke didn't think there was any problem and comforted her cook with a smile.

Aunt Hua nodded, and her trembling body gradually calmed down.

"I believe you. We've been together for so many years. I trust your judgment, and I believe you can help me."

Yun Yuke nodded in satisfaction. Surrounding her were almost everyone from the Yun family, including the craftsmen and apprentices from the jewelry shop, and the women from the cloth shop and embroidery workshop. They all surrounded Aunt Hua, protecting Aunt Hua and her daughter in the middle.

Everyone tried to calm her down. Initially, no one thought Aunt Hua's husband would do anything too outrageous, but today's events proved they needed to be prepared; some people are capable of anything for their own ends.

Aunt Hua has been in the Yun family for a long time. Since Xin'an City, she has been in charge of the meals for everyone in the family, so naturally she has the most say among them.

"Aunt Hua, do you think we should send someone to Xin'an City to tell your son?" Someone brought up something else.

"Yes, Haidong is in Xin'an City. Have you told your husband about your son's situation?"

Aunt Hua shook her head. "No, I only said I was at my hometown. Haidong knew what was going on, and since he's a boy, I figured Liu Jie wouldn't do anything too outrageous for his son's sake..."

“That’s not necessarily true…” Yun Qingjin’s clear voice rang out, “Mother, why don’t you arrange for someone to go to Xin’an City and talk to Brother Haidong? It’s been twenty years, people’s character can change, and this Old Man Liu has a new son, two new sons. Do you think he’ll still care about his old son?”

When Yun Qingjin heard her family discussing how Liu Jie would view her son, she felt she couldn't let her guard down. After all, she had personally witnessed how this man named Liu Jie could dump her daughter just to please his new wife.

Thinking back on the people I've met, whether in my past life or this one, there have always been quite a few who, for their own benefit, have harmed their own family members.

"That's unlikely..."

"Haidong has a son now, would he really do that just because he's a grandson? Probably not."

The crowd started chattering again.

"Then how about this..." Yun Yuke spoke up to stop the discussion.

"No matter what the other side does, the most important thing is to be prepared and consider all possible scenarios so that we won't be caught off guard when something happens. Tomorrow I'll go out and send someone to Xin'an City to let Haidong know what's going on here."

Yun Yuke patted her daughter's head. "Qingqing is very thoughtful. We really can't let our guard down with this kind of person. It's okay if that person doesn't cause any problems, but if he really tries something underhanded, we'll be prepared in advance."

"Then... the person who delivers the message must remember not to say too much about me and Zhou'er. Knowing Haidong's temper, if he knew that his sister would also be harmed, he might do something outrageous. I don't want him to come over," Aunt Hua added.

"Yes, yes, Mr. Yun, please don't let the messenger tell my brother too much. His current goal is to take care of my sister-in-law and nephew. My mother and I will be safe here."

Yun Yuke nodded, "Okay, don't worry, the people I sent know what to say."

"Then Mother, what about the people keeping watch outside?" Yun Qingjin asked after everyone finished their discussion.

"They've been keeping an eye on them, probably hoping to find out where Aunt Hua and the others live. What should we do? Maybe we should just have Aunt Hua stay home and not go out, so that the people keeping an eye on her get nothing and it's all for nothing?"

“Alright, since the people we’re tailing are already under our control, let’s just do some reverse tailing.” Yun Yuke nodded, then turned her gaze to Liu Zhou’er.

"As I mentioned before, the newly appointed prefect of Changgan is Zhu Ling, Qingqing's teacher when she was a child. I talked to her about your situation, and she offered a solution: you could stay by her side as a female physician. This is a way to protect you. Do you think you would accept this method?"

Today's events made Yun Yuke feel that it might be time to take things a step further, and perhaps the method they had discussed last time could be put on the agenda.

Of course, this method still needs to take into account Liu Zhou'er's own thoughts.

Liu Zhou'er opened her mouth slightly, "Ah? Prefect? ​​You're willing to worry about my affairs?"

Although he knew that the newly appointed prefect was an acquaintance, Zhu Ling was already a government official, so there was still a difference in their status.

Several people in the Yun family knew that this talented woman from Xin'an City had now become a local official, but they never expected that this talented woman from back then would still be so approachable.

"The prefect is willing to help you? Zhou'er, let's go to the prefect. Your father can't possibly go to the prefect's office to arrest people, can he?"

"But wasn't it said before that this father was someone from the Marquis of Ankang's faction? Can the prefect resolve this issue?"

Liu Zhou'er thought for a moment, "Boss Yun, thank you and Prefect Zhu... If she wants me to follow her as a female doctor... I need to go and talk to Doctor Xue first."

"Are you worried that Doctor Xue's side needs manpower?"

Liu Zhou'er nodded. "That's one aspect. When Doctor Xue gets busy, he practically wants to use me as two or three people. On the other hand, I haven't graduated from Doctor Xue's training yet. I'm still just an apprentice and can't work as a doctor."

"It's nothing, it's just a title."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhou'er became even more resolute, "No, it is precisely at times like this that I cannot let my own reasons affect or deceive Doctor Xue. If I haven't been recognized by Doctor Xue, I still can't go directly. This is Doctor Xue's bottom line, and it is also my own bottom line."

The people of the Yun family had never seen Liu Zhou'er so resolute before, and they were all quite curious. But considering the temperament of the highly skilled physician Xue, they thought it was normal.

"I understand. Doctor Xue takes medical books very seriously. If she doesn't approve of them, it's unlikely that anyone could use her name. That's why, although Doctor Xue has few apprentices, those who graduate are all elites."

Yun Yuke thought about it and realized that she hadn't considered things thoroughly enough, failing to take into account some of Doctor Xue's personal temperament. She nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll go talk to Doctor Xue and see if she can allow us to borrow a name first."

"Dr. Xue has been teaching me for so long, and as her student, I must abide by her rules. Thank you for your understanding, Boss Yun."

Yun Yuke smiled and waved her hand, "We're all family, mutual respect is only right."

"What are you talking about? Why did you suddenly bring up my affairs?"

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