Chapter 112: I thank you for those people in Dongfeng County.

Chapter 112

He Zhiran's eyes grew brighter and brighter as she listened. She had already guessed Mo Jiuye's purpose in her heart.

Therefore, she took over the conversation and continued:

"This way, Nan Qi will harbor more hatred towards Nan Heng. With Nan Qi's intolerable temperament, when he returns to the capital, he will definitely think of ways to make trouble for Nan Heng.

Nan Heng will be too busy defending himself to temporarily ignore the assassination against me for the time being."

He Zhiran nodded with a smile.

"That's only part of the reason."

Mo Jiuye raised an eyebrow: "Could it be that you have other purposes?"

He Zhiran was full of confidence.

"I also want to take this opportunity to help Fei Nanyu and ask him to spread the word about your break up with Nan Qi after he returns to the capital. This way, Nan Heng will completely abandon the assassination against you.

Also, didn't we plan to distribute the silver coins from the dog magistrate among the common people last night? I plan to ask Fei Nanyu for help with this as well. With his capabilities, he will surely be able to accomplish it."

After hearing her words, Mo Jiuye admired this woman's wisdom even more.

There was an involuntary tone of indulgence in his words. "You really are exceptional to have thought of so many things with that little head of yours."

Flattered by the praise, He Zhiran nearly jumped for joy.

"It's called killing two birds with one stone. Not only did I find a reliable person to return the dog magistrate's money to the commoners, but I've also relieved Nan Heng's wariness against you."

Seeing her grinning, Mo Jiuye couldn't help reaching out to pat her head.

"Alright, you've been out for so long and must be tired too. Rest for a while and we'll have lunch."

He Zhiran felt very pampered by Mo Jiuye's doting care.

She obediently went to wash her hands in the bathroom, then sat obediently at the dining table waiting for the meal.

Mo Jiuye busily made two dishes with the ingredients he found in the fridge, one being cucumber fried pork, the other stir-fried eggs with cabbage...

When the dishes were brought to the table, He Zhiran's eyes instantly widened.

She could still accept the cucumber fried pork, as many people in her previous life ate this combination.

But what on earth was that stir-fried eggs with cabbage?

Forget about wondering what these two ingredients would taste like together, it seemed Mo Jiuye didn't even get the process right.

The egg pieces were about the size of fingernails, with some still wrapped in cabbage leaves.

Also, not knowing how much soy sauce he had added, the whole dish looked black.

He Zhiran circled the yard several dozen times with the mule cart to create traces of frequent recent activity.

Once everything was ready, she bought an antique-style lock from Taobao Treasury and locked the front door.

Then she damaged one of the windows with a tool.

Glancing at the clock in the space, it was almost time she had arranged to meet Fei Nanyu.

He Zhiran purchased a few more antique-style quilts from Taobao Treasury and spread them in the cart compartment so that Mo Jiuye wouldn't feel too bumpy sitting inside.

Driving the mule cart and paying a fee of ten coins, the two returned to Pingyang County once again.

To make it look like she had come from the city, He Zhiran deliberately took a roundabout route before arriving at the designated meeting place.

Fei Nanyu was already waiting there and hurried up to them when he saw He Zhiran driving over with a mule cart from afar.

Mo Jiuye flipped open the carriage curtain to exchange greetings, then Fei Nanyu suggested He Zhiran sit inside while he and his attendant rode outside to drive the cart.

On the way, Fei Nanyu asked with concern how Mo Jiuye got injured.

The two had already anticipated Fei Nanyu would ask this, so they decided to tell the truth.

After listening, Fei Nanyu did not say anything, only sighing before changing the topic.

The few chatted casually along the way and soon arrived at the abandoned residence.

Mo Jiuye's injuries were still quite severe, so he was forcibly kept in the cart by He Zhiran.

He Zhiran led the other two into the yard.

Seeing the footprints in the yard, Fei Nanyu did not actually doubt anything and followed He Zhiran to the front door of the main building.

He Zhiran pointed to a window next to them and said, "The door is locked, so I got in through there."

Without any suspicion, Fei Nanyu strode to the window.

He Zhiran shook it forcefully a few times and the window opened.

Fei Nanyu jumped through the window. Seeing so much honeysuckle, his usual calm composure completely disappeared.

"Lady Mo, you have truly performed an enormous service this time. I thank you on behalf of the commoners of Dongfeng County."

"Mr. Fei is too polite. I still have a favor to ask of you." He Zhiran said.

"Lady Mo, please tell me whatever you need. As long as Nanyu can accomplish it, I will surely spare no effort."

He Zhiran pointed at the silver coins on the ground, "Mr. Fei must also have heard that Pingyang County's magistrate is a dog official. In the few years since he took office, he has exploited the common people without end. This silver must have been seized from those commoners.

Since we've found this money, I think it should be returned to its rightful owners."