The Concubine's Frivolous Daughter: Nine Thousand Years Old with a Monster

Chapter 71
In the empty space is a small palm-sized box and a key, with a booklet under the box.

Yu Cixin first took out the booklet, and flipped through a few pages by the light of the candle. It contained detailed records of all the shop inspections of Yan Ning's father, Ruan Zhihong, which should be the one Yan Ning mentioned last time.

She carefully put the booklet into her bosom, and then went to look at the box and key. These two should match, and the small box can be opened with key six.But she didn't open it without authorization, because it was left by Yan Ning's father, and she wanted to take it back for Yan Ning and let her open it by herself.

Yu Cixin put away the box and the key, and finally took a look around the whole secret room, making sure that there was nothing useful, then blew out all the candles, and then walked step by step to the secret room with the fire pocket.

As soon as she reached the door, she heard rustling sounds outside, and her hand that was placed on the door mechanism froze there.

Could it be that Zhou Shiwu and his housekeeper turned back again?But they should be talking when they turn back, why the voice outside sounds a bit like turning things over.
Could it be that besides her, she is not the only one visiting the governor's mansion tonight?
As if thinking of something, Yu Cixin took back the hand that was on the organ, and leaned her whole body against the door of the secret room, listening to the movement in the study outside.

The small sounds outside lasted for a while before dissipating. Yuci waited patiently, and after making sure he didn't hear the sound, he pressed the switch of the secret room and walked out.

Restoring the chair beside the desk and the things she had touched before, Yu Cixin was about to open the door of the study and go out, but before her hand touched the door latch, she heard a voice behind her.

"Your Excellency, please stay."

I saw a black shadow jumping down from the beam. It turned out that the person did not leave, but hid on the beam. No wonder Yu Cixin didn't hear anything for a long time.

Borrowing the few rays of moonlight from outside the study, Yu Cixin turned around and saw the mask on that man's face, the nigger with fangs, which she had seen two days ago.I didn't expect such a coincidence that this guy named Huang Ye also came to Xiangzhou, and the night visit here was also for something, but I don't know what it was for.

A hint of doubt flashed across Yu Cixin's face, before she could speak, Huang Ye continued: "No wonder I haven't found anything useful in this study for a long time, it seems that your Excellency took it away first. Ah. I don’t know if your Excellency is willing to hand over the things you got to the deity, and I will definitely thank you afterwards.”

"Something? What is it?" Yu Cixin lowered her voice and asked.

"A ledger." Huang Ye replied.

"What do you want the account book for? Could it be that you are the helper hired by this dog official?" When she asked this sentence, Yu Cixin had already begun to secretly observe her surroundings. If she got into a fight with Huang Ye, would she have a chance? Get away smoothly.After all, she was present in the battle between him and that green-clothed Biyu Xiao in the woods that day, and if it wasn't for that man not paying attention to her, she might not be able to hold him down.

"It's not. Zhou Shiwu is just a governor of Xiangzhou. How can he hire the deity? Such corrupt officials are not worthy of letting the deity work for him. You just say whether you will give it or not?" Yu Ci talked more and went straight to the topic.

"Why should I trust you? Besides, I have a use for the account book. What would I do if I gave it to you?" Yu Cixin didn't agree. Although she had seen Huang Ye twice, she didn't have a good impression of him, so she didn't plan to Hand over the ledger to him.Moreover, the current account book does not belong to her.

"If that's the case, then don't blame the deity for grabbing it." After saying that, Huang Ye directly attacked Yu Cixin.

However, before he got close to Yucixin, several silver lights flashed in front of his eyes, interrupting his moves.In order to avoid her hidden weapon, he had no choice but to take a few steps back, so as not to let the silver needle fall on him.

Yucixin also took advantage of his ability to avoid hidden weapons, opened the door of the study and rushed out, dexterously dodging the guards in the mansion, and disappeared into the night after a few dodges.

Huang Ye came back to his senses and could no longer see the shadow of Yucixin.He shifted his gaze to the silver needles on the ground that were shining in the moonlight, thought about the way the man threw the silver needles just now, and became thoughtful.

is it him?That little brother that day?
Suspicious, Huang Ye pulled up the silver needles on the ground one by one, took out a square towel to wrap it in, and then disappeared into the study in a flash.

Walking fast all the way, in order to avoid Huang Ye catching up to find her foothold, Yu Cixin made a special turn around outside before heading back.

When she returned to the small courtyard, Yuci was panting a little. She walked towards her room very lightly, but she still woke up Yan Ning who was lying on the bed and was not asleep.

Yan Ning put on some clothes and stood up, opened the door and saw Yu Cixin walking towards the room, although she was wearing night clothes and a black kerchief on her face, she was recognized by her at a glance.

"Princess, you are finally back." Thank goodness, she was always worried when the princess said during the day that she was going to visit the governor's mansion at night, thinking that Zhidong was still recuperating in bed, if the princess also behaved like Zhidong Look, what should I do?
So ever since Yu Cixin went out, her heart has been on hold, lying on the bed tossing and turning for a long time without falling asleep.Seeing her return safely now, that holding heart can finally be let go.

"Yeah. Why don't you go to bed so late?" Yuci nodded, looking at Yan Ning who was still asleep and asked.Then she tore off the face towel, opened the door and entered the room, unbuttoned the night clothes on her body, and took them off.

"Yan Ning is worried about the princess and can't sleep." Yan Ning, who was wearing a coat, followed Yu Cixin into her room, and then helped her close the door.

"Just in time, I have something to give you here, just wait a moment. I originally planned to give it to you tomorrow morning, but now that you are not asleep, I will save trouble." Saying this, Yu Cixin slipped out of the night clothes she hadn't taken off yet. He took out a key and a box and handed them to Yan Ning, as well as the booklet.

"This is?" Yan Ning took it in a daze, not knowing why Yucixin gave her these things.

"I found this from the secret room in the study of the governor's mansion. It should have been left by your father. The box and key are here, and I haven't touched it. I looked through the booklet. It should be the one you mentioned earlier. That book, see if it's your father's handwriting on it." Yu Cixin finished changing her clothes, put away her night clothes and put them in the cabinet, and then turned her head to explain to Yan Ning who was still in a daze.

Yan Ning picked up the booklet and opened it to read a few pages, and then tears flowed down her face. She covered her mouth and tried her best not to cry out.It took a while for her to calm down before she said to Yu Cixin: "Princess, yes, this is my father's handwriting, and it contains all the details of his inspection of the Ruan family's property. The last few pages are where he went It was written during the inspection in Liuzhou, that is, after that inspection, he was imprisoned unjustly, and finally died unjustly in prison."

"Okay, don't cry, just find it. You see, it's been a while, so go back to sleep. If there's anything else, let's talk about it tomorrow." After finishing speaking, Yu Cixin didn't wait for Yan Ning to act. He reacted and saw her push the door straight away, telling her to go back to sleep.Then she closed the door, turned around and lay down on the bed in a 'big' shape.

I was really tired tonight, she had to go around so much for fear of being followed, but what did Huang Ye want to find Zhou Shiwu's account book?Could it be that he and Zhou Shiwu also have grudges?

With suspicion, Yu Ci fell asleep with a heavy heart.

(End of this chapter)