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He was in so much pain at the time that he didn't want to live anymore.

Everything in front of me was distorted and deformed, and my mind became unclear. All I wanted was to cut open my own stomach and see how many ants were crawling inside!

Mrs. Zhou wiped away her tears and said with self-reproach,

"Thanks to this... Miss Liuli. You were acting like that just now, I almost misunderstood her!"

Another sorcerer?

A flicker of curiosity crossed Yin Liuli's mind. "Lord Zhou, what do you do for a living?"

Zhou Qinggong sighed deeply and said with a wry smile,

"I am the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and I am currently investigating a major treason case with the young master."

Not only was the case perplexing, but it also involved several powerful sorcerers who suffered losses as a result.

"I'm afraid Miss Liuli will laugh at me, but I don't know how I fell under this evil spell..."

Yin Liuli said casually, "The methods of performing magic vary depending on the practitioner's level of skill. Some require setting up an altar and performing the ritual in a grand manner, which will naturally allow you to be on guard."

Those with high spiritual attainment can activate talismans with their thoughts, casting spells with a mere flick of their wrist, making them virtually impossible to defend against.

Gu Jinyan immediately curled his lips into a smug smile.

My wife is the kind of person you can't guard against!

Zhou Qinggong felt a chill run down his spine and said in a trembling voice, "What should we do? This case has been investigated in such a convoluted and bizarre way. If I were to fall for it again, my old arms and legs couldn't take it."

Yin Liuli pursed her lips.

"I have a life-saving charm, do you want it? Keep it with you, it might protect you in a pinch..."

She hesitated for a moment because she hadn't decided on a price yet.

"want!"

Before the words were finished, Zhou Qinggong and his wife said in unison,

"We want it no matter how much silver it is!"

Mrs. Zhou said excitedly,

"Miss Liuli, could you please give my son Zhou Su a copy? He works under the young master, and I'm afraid he might also..."

Yin Liuli nodded.

"Remember, a life-saving talisman can only ward off evil for a short time. Once the talisman spontaneously combusts, it will be useless."

"Yes! Yes!"

Madam Zhou nodded vigorously. Seeing Zhou Su enter with the silver notes, she quickly waved to him, "Su'er, go quickly and bring another two thousand taels of silver!"

Zhou Su, "..."

Yin Liuli shook her head and then held up another finger.

"We don't need so many life-saving charms, one hundred taels will do."

The life-saving talisman that the master sold only cost one tael, but she made a hundred times more!

……

He earned two thousand taels of silver in one go!

Sitting in the carriage on her way back to the manor, Yin Liuli's mind was racing with all sorts of calculations.

She wouldn't be staying at the Marquis Yin's mansion for long; if she saved up a little more, she would buy her mother a large house.

The renovation of the old, dilapidated apartment by the master craftsman is just around the corner!

She plans to build a row of bright and spacious houses in the backyard, with her master living in the largest one.

Each senior brother was also assigned a room, so that the five of them wouldn't be crammed together on the earthen bed and end up kicking each other's stinky feet in their sleep.

As she thought about it, Yin Liuli's eyes began to shine.

Gu Jinyan was completely absorbed in the sight.

It was as if he no longer existed; in his eyes and in his heart, all he could see was Yin Liuli's radiant little face.

"By the way, Gu Jinyan, are you also investigating cases at the Dali Temple?"

Yin Liuli suddenly remembered something and asked a question casually.

Turning her head, she met a pair of infatuated eyes staring at her, and couldn't help but frown. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"nice."

Gu Jinyan raised an eyebrow with unbridled confidence, "I am in the Dali Temple, but unlike Lord Zhou, I am acting on a secret decree. I have no official title or status in the Dali Temple and can come and go as I please."

Yin Liuli tilted her head, puzzled.

"Since you have a proper job, why is it that people in the capital say you're a good-for-nothing playboy?"

"I wish everyone knew what kind of person I was!"

Gu Jinyan chuckled and said casually, "Investigating a case can't be done just by sitting in the hall, glancing at some evidence, and asking some statements.

Often, the truth about a case lies hidden in the everyday life of ordinary people; the more chaotic and diverse the place, the more clues you might find.

"Well hidden well!"

A faint look of surprise flashed in Yin Liuli's eyes.

The person he presents to the public and the person he hides seem worlds apart.

The more I interacted with Gu Jinyan, the more unfathomable this man seemed.

……

"Young Master..."

The carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the Marquis Yin's residence. The coachman announced, "We have arrived at the Marquis's residence."

"Shh..."

A soft sigh came from Gu Jinyan inside the carriage.

Yin Liuli fell asleep with her head resting on his shoulder. He propped himself up on his shoulders, not wanting to move an inch.

Her exquisitely beautiful face was pressed against his neck, her warm breath right next to his ear.

Gu Jinyan's heart pounded throughout the journey, his throat was dry, and he swallowed several times, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily.

This is so agonizing!

If he weren't afraid of being confined for another two hours, he would have repeatedly tried to pull her into his arms and kiss her rosy lips passionately.

I don't dare to kiss her, but I'll hold her a little longer if I can.

But I still couldn't help it.

Gu Jinyan carefully moved his lips closer and gently pressed them against Yin Liuli's forehead...

"hiss……"

Just then, the horse grew impatient and stamped its hoof, letting out a neigh.

Gu Jinyan sat up straight as if he had been electrocuted, his heart pounding wildly.

Damn horse! Couldn't you have waited a little longer before howling?!

That scared me to death!

Yin Liuli stirred, and asked groggily,

"Where are we...?"

"We've arrived at the Marquis's residence."

Gu Jinyan stared straight ahead, his hands obediently resting on his knees, gripping his trouser legs tightly, his body as taut as a stick.

"Am I asleep?"

Yin Liuli stretched and yawned, then patted Gu Jinyan's shoulder. "Thank you so much for letting me earn so much money."

Gu Jinyan said seriously, "You're too kind."

Madam, you're too kind. We're family!

Yin Liuli stood up and said, "You should go back early too..."

Before she could finish speaking, a sharp, tingling pain shot through her foot, and she cried out and fell to the ground.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Jinyan swiftly grabbed her and asked nervously.

Yin Liuli raised her bright, sparkling eyes and looked at him pitifully.

My legs are numb...

Before she could finish speaking, she felt a lightness in her body and fell into Gu Jinyan's arms.

Yin Liuli looked at him in surprise, "Gu Jinyan, what are you doing?"

"Of course, I'll take you back to your residence."

Gu Jinyan raised an eyebrow arrogantly and threatened, "Don't move around, or you'll fall and it won't be my responsibility!"

……

The next morning, Yin Liuli was awakened by the sound of voices outside.

"Madam Zhen, it's been a long time! You look great!"

The voice sounded familiar, as if it were the weeping Mrs. Zhou from last night.

Madam Zhen looked puzzled. "Madam Zhou, please, what brings you here...?"

Madam Zhou smiled and said,

"Oh, my master received an invitation from Lord Yin to attend the banquet, so I came to see Madam and also to pay a visit to Miss Liuli."

Mrs. Zhen asked in surprise, "Does Madam Zhou know my daughter?"

I got home too late last night, and Yin Liuli didn't have time to tell her about Lord Zhou's matter.

"Get to know them! More than just get to know them!"

Mentioning Yin Liuli, Madam Zhou immediately became excited, "If it weren't for Miss Liuli, my husband would have..."

Yin Liuli felt a little strange. Last night she told Lord Zhou to take good care of himself, so why did he come to the banquet as soon as he received the invitation?

What did Yin Jingtang ask him to do?