CHAPTER 127: CHAPTER 127: LETTING MADAM SAFEKEEP IT FOR HIM

When Ren Zhong and Zhao Ting came out of the jail, they both had serious expressions on their faces.

Although those few people were tight-lipped, they still extracted some information.

Neither of them was foolish, and they made deductions from the information provided.

This is a large entity, deeply infiltrated. In other words, it is highly possible that these people exist around them, within the Court. One could even say that someone from this organization might be right beside them.

As for the ultimate goal of this organization, it is still unknown.

However, it is certain that with just the small position of a County Magistrate in Huaiyuan County, it is impossible to overthrow this organization.

Ren Zhong decisively decided to report this matter to the Court.

It’s just that, as merely a County Magistrate, he would have to report it level by level.

"Can Lord Ren be certain that the identity of the Magistrate is clean?" Zhao Ting’s words successfully halted Ren Zhong.

After all, this branch is in Qingzhou Prefecture.

Even if the Magistrate’s background is spotless, what about the people around him?

"I can infiltrate their branch to investigate." Zhao Ting said.

"How will you infiltrate?" Ren Zhong asked.

"Disguise." Zhao Ting replied.

Ren Zhong considered the feasibility of this matter, and after thinking it over, as long as Zhao Ting was reliable, this seemed to be the most stable method.

"If something goes wrong, your life could be in danger." Ren Zhong said with a serious face.

"That’s why I need to make thorough preparations." Zhao Ting replied.

"Are you confident?" Ren Zhong asked.

"Yes." Zhao Ting said confidently.

"Alright, if you need anything, just let me know." Ren Zhong said.

"I need to go back and think it over first." Zhao Ting said.

"This matter needs to be expedited, for now, the people in Qingzhou still don’t know about their capture, but if we delay any longer, their prolonged absence will surely raise suspicion over there." Ren Zhong said.

"I must see Madam Zhao, the medicine she used on that woman, I need to ask if there is more. Moreover, Madam Zhao should have other useful medicines. Since I’m taking the risk, I need to prepare more means to save my life." Zhao Ting stated directly.

Speaking on official matters, how could Ren Zhong refuse?

"You must remember what I’ve told you." Ren Zhong emphasized.

"Rest assured, sir."

——

Meng Yao looked at Zhao Ting somewhat cautiously, carefully contemplating what he had just said.

Hypnosis can extract a lot of information, but Meng Yao never intended to reveal it publicly.

"Why did you come to me?" Meng Yao asked.

A person under hypnosis, unless skilled in hypnosis, would have no recollection of being hypnotized.

"The things you informed us about were not repeated in this interrogation." Zhao Ting admitted, "Although I don’t know if Lord Ren noticed this point."

Meng Yao thought to herself, how careless.

"Madam need not worry, everyone has some secrets, don’t they?" Zhao Ting continued, "I implore Madam for help, and naturally will keep Madam’s secrets. Besides, Lord Ren is your brother-in-law, he surely wouldn’t trouble you."

Meng Yao smiled, "Mr. He indeed has a meticulous mind. It’s nothing that cannot be seen, just some medicine that causes illusions combined with specific wording."

"Was it also taught to you by your late husband?" Zhao Ting asked.

"Not at all, I figured it out myself." Meng Yao replied.

Zhao Ting breathed a sigh of relief, he could formulate the illusion-inducing medicine, but he was clueless about the specific wording.

"Then I must trouble Madam." Zhao Ting bowed.

The person he wished to disguise as was someone he had dealt with before. He had grasped that person’s martial arts techniques, and they were the most skilled in martial arts among the group, making escape more promising and easier to gain trust.

"Is Mr. He skilled in the Disguise Technique?" Meng Yao asked, concealing her curiosity.

"Before my master retired, he had a reputation in the martial world, known as Thousand Faces." Zhao Ting said with some pride, "I am his only disciple."

"So, is the appearance Mr. He has now real or fake?" Meng Yao asked with a light smile.

To be honest, upon close contact, she did not notice any issue with He Yan’s face.

Zhao Ting remained calm, "Although I am my master’s disciple, I am not well-known in the martial world, nor do I have any enemies. So, why bother?"

With a natural expression, Meng Yao smiled slightly, "Just joking, I wonder if I could witness the magic of the Disguise Technique?"

Zhao Ting shook his head, "It’s a rule of the school, I must ask for your understanding, Madam."

Joking aside, there is nothing to hide when imprinting a person’s features, but during the face-changing process, he would have to remove his current appearance, revealing his true face, and currently, he dared not show his face in front of Meng Yao.

"I understand, I understand. It’s a secret, not to be shared." Meng Yao said.

Ancient Disguise Techniques should be different from her makeup-based methods.

Hopefully, there’ll be a chance to witness it in the future.

Meng Yao and Zhao Ting privately interrogated the man named Xiong Da, Zhao Ting grasped Xiong Da’s life story and some matters regarding the branch. Indeed, as Zhao Ting speculated, the information these people have is quite limited.

This indicates the strictness of the organization.

Afterward, Zhao Ting went to make preparations alone.

When he appeared before everyone again, they were all almost stunned.

If they didn’t know Xiong Da was still imprisoned, they would have believed he had escaped.

When he spoke, there was nothing amiss in his voice; even his eyes and gestures were exquisitely accurate.

Meng Yao gave him some pills that might be useful, explaining their effects one by one.

Zhao Ting happily expressed his gratitude.

Ren Zhong reminded him with a few words, and Zhao Ting rode off on horseback.

"This journey is dangerous." Meng Yao sighed softly.

"Wealth is sought in peril." Ren Zhong responded.

"Who knew Mr. He was someone seeking wealth and prosperity." Meng Yao said casually.

"There are many forms of wealth, not just gold, silver, and jewels. Besides, he has been saying all along that he wants to earn reward silver. How is he not someone seeking wealth?" Ren Zhong said meaningfully.

Meng Yao thought about it and agreed; she didn’t know much about He Yan after all.

"Mr. He has the ability to seek wealth and fortune." Meng Yao said, "So, he should avoid putting himself in danger."

"He is sure to return safely." Ren Zhong said, especially since he has you on his mind.

"He definitely will." Meng Yao repeated, "Brother-in-law, you’ll surely be too busy to handle things these days, shall I take An’er back with me?"

"That rascal pestering you again?" Ren Zhong said helplessly.

"Isn’t he also doing it for your sake? Don’t worry, I’ll keep an eye on his studies."

What else could Ren Zhong say? His son was his own, and he knew him well, mischievous and wily; refusing could lead to unexpected troubles.

Moreover, Meng Yao was very good at educating children, and An’er following her could only be beneficial.

"Thank you for your troubles." Ren Zhong said courteously.

Meng Yao smiled, "Then I’ll take An’er back to the inn for now."

——

As soon as Meng Yao entered the room, Wen Nuan handed her a package, "Madam, this was sent by Mr. He, he wants you to keep it safe for him."

He Yan’s belongings? For her to keep?