Ning Jing didn't wait for Mu Luo's explanation and refused directly on Su Liang's behalf, "She can't help you."
Mu Luo looked worried, "I was discussing things with Su Liang, and I didn't ask for your opinion."
Su Liang's expression was indifferent, "As Master Mu, what kind of capable people do you have under your command? I really can't help, and I really don't have time."
Mu Luo said to himself, "I am investigating iron ore smuggling, and I have recently received reliable clues. As long as we can find an account book, we can find out who is involved. The account book is probably in the hands of Wu Yun, the veteran guarding the mine.
He has made several military exploits and volunteered to guard the mines due to old age and illness. He has a reputation of being honest and upright."
"Wu Yun's other sons are all in the capital, but his youngest son Wu Huaian is with him. Wu Huaian was injured and disabled on the battlefield many years ago. Wu Yun searched for famous doctors, but they were unable to do anything."
"I wanted to send someone to sneak into Wu Huaian's residence, but I couldn't find a suitable candidate at the moment. If I alert the enemy and the ledger is destroyed, I will be in vain."
Mu Luo stopped here.
Su Liang frowned, "You want me to approach the father and son as a doctor and help you find the account books?"
Mu Luo nodded, "You are the most suitable candidate. In recent years, only doctors can enter that house and see Wu Huaian."
"But it's not enough to just go in. You have to gain their trust. It's best to stay there. Is that what you mean?" Su Liang asked.
Mu Luo smiled, "I knew you were smart and could understand everything."
"I understand, but I can't do it. Please hire someone else." Su Liang still refused.
Mu Luo frowned, "This matter is very important. If we can't catch them all, the country will be seriously threatened."
"This is a problem that needs to be solved by Master Mu. I cannot afford such a heavy responsibility." Su Liang was self-aware.
Mu Luo said it was simple, but it was extremely difficult and risky to do it.
If it was the father and son of a military general who were seemingly loyal to the Qian Kingdom, they must have been extremely vigilant, and it was impossible not to have masters around them.
It's a wonder that such an important account book can be found so easily.
"Su Liang, as long as you help me get this done, we can talk about whatever you want." Mu Luo expressed his sincerity.
"I can't do anything, please come back, Master Mu." Su Liang's attitude was firm.
Without her, Mu Luo would have thought of other ways.
This is completely different from her and Ning Jing taking the initiative to go to the county to help catch thieves.
Even in the matter of catching the thief, Su Liang was criticized by Ning Jing for not being cautious enough for taking chances, not to mention that this time the matter involved great dangers.
But being with Ning Jing, Su Liang's understanding of herself is that her martial arts skills are mediocre. She is working hard to improve, and there is a long way to go.
"If you change your mind, I'll be here for you at any time." Mu Luo left a few words and left.
When we left Sujiacun, it was getting late.
"Master, do you have to come tomorrow to deliver five thousand taels of silver notes?" Chang'an asked.
Mu Luo snorted coldly, "What five thousand taels?"
Chang'an said weakly, "Master didn't pay for tonight's meal."
"Wait until she comes to me. Otherwise, I won't give it to you." Mu Luo holds a high position. How often has he been treated so coldly? His easy-going and good temper are all for a purpose. Now that the plan has failed, he is very unhappy.
…
Ning Jing cleaned up the kitchen and came out, and saw Su Liang with the window open and sorting out the books sent by Qi Yan, with a smile on her face and a very fond look.
"Are they all medical books?" Ning Jing asked while standing outside the window.
Su Liang nodded, "That's what I need most right now."
Ning Jing came in to help her sort it out and flipped through two books, saying they were ancient books from previous dynasties, but they were all unique.
Such books are like antiques, kept in aristocratic homes as family heirlooms, invisible to ordinary people, and difficult to buy even if they have money.
If Su Liang hadn't saved Mrs. Xing's precious grandson, she wouldn't be so generous.
And this solitary medical book is also a sign of friendship with Su Liang. Having seen her medical skills, I may have some use for her in the future.
"I need a bookshelf." Su Liang said.
Ning Jing accepted the job and ordered the dishes he wanted to eat tomorrow.
After taking out all the books, there was a simple carved wooden box at the bottom of the box.
Su Liang opened it, and inside was a set of gold needles for acupuncture, packed in a cloth bag with exquisite and complicated embroidery. At first glance, it looked like a valuable antique.
Although I knew Mrs. Xing was not just expressing gratitude for such a generous gift, it was much more comfortable than Mu Luo's condescending attitude of asking how much it would cost to treat Su Liang as a cook.
Even if Mu Luo appears to be talkative, he still has the arrogance of a superior in his heart.
This kind of person can cooperate in transactions and just be friends.
Never have a heart-to-heart talk with someone from the royal family - this is Su Liang's understanding.
The next day, Su Liang continued to practice how to deal with a whip master.
Unlike learning swordsmanship, Ning Jing did not teach her predetermined routines, but let her explore on her own during the battle, and only gave her occasional tips.
And every time Su Liang feels she can handle it, Ningjing will create new difficulties for her.
Practicing martial arts in this way requires great concentration and is also a big challenge to your physical strength.
But to gain experience and improve in battles, the threshold is quite high and the efficiency is high.
It was approaching noon, and Su Liang was preparing to cook when she heard a knock on the door.
Opening the door, there was a kind-faced old man with white hair standing outside, and there was a carriage not far away.
"Is this Dr. Su Liangsu's home?" the old man asked.
Su Liang nodded, "I am."
"My master would like to ask Dr. Su to come over and treat the young master's leg disease." The old man was very polite.
Su Liang suddenly remembered that last night Mu Luo said that the Wu family and his son were coming. She didn't ask, she just said that they would not come to see a doctor.
"Young master is ill and it is inconvenient to come here. Please make an exception for Dr. Su. The consultation fee is easy to negotiate." The old man said with an apologetic smile.
"I'm sorry. I'm a weak woman and I won't go to a stranger's house. Please find someone else." Su Liang was about to close the door after saying this.
The old man stepped forward quickly and said, "My master is General Wu Yun. Dr. Su may have heard of it. In terms of safety, there is absolutely no need to worry."
"My medical skills are not good enough. I can only give the villagers a headache and a fever. I can't cure General Wu's son." Su Liang closed the door after saying this.
The old man had no choice but to say a few words and no one paid attention to him, so he had to leave.
"Do you think the Wu family father and son heard that there was a doctor like me in Sujia Village and sent someone to invite him, or do they have ulterior motives? Mu Luo just mentioned last night that someone from the Wu family came to visit today. Is it just a coincidence?" Su Liang was thoughtful.
Ning Jing only said, "Don't get involved."
…
The food had just been prepared when Qi Yan arrived. He had been rushing here day and night without much rest, so he got up late today.
"Is your master okay?" Su Liang asked.
Qi Yan sighed, "The prince sent someone to take the old lady back to the palace. Only the prince went to the capital by the emperor's order and lived in the Qin Mansion. It was the natal family of the late princess. The old lady Qin loved his master's grandson very much. Qin
The young master and the young lady in our family are all good, but after all, we are living under someone else’s roof, so I don’t know what the emperor’s plans are.”
"Didn't you tell me to choose a husband for the Sixth Princess?" Su Liang asked.
Qi Yan shook his head, "The sixth princess is very favored, and it is unlikely that she will marry my master. I heard that the popular man in front of the emperor, General Nian, is the second son of Nian Mansion, named Nian Jincheng."
I have actually seen this Su Liang before.
On the night she traveled through time, Nian Jincheng came here to track down the rebels. He said some incomprehensible words and gave her a hosta.
Recalling Nian Jincheng's appearance, Su Liang thought it was normal for him to win the favor of the princess.
"How is his health?" Su Liang asked.
Qi Yan was stunned for a moment, "Nian Jincheng is a military commander, so of course he is in good health!"
Su Liang shook his head and laughed, "I mean Prince Xing."
"Oh! My master has been taking medicine according to Miss Su's prescription, and his health has improved a lot, but he has not let outsiders know." Qi Yan said.
"That's good." Su Liang nodded.
After dinner, Qi Yan told Su Liang about her past affairs that were investigated in the capital. This was the purpose of Qi Yan's special trip, because Su Liang said that she had lost her memory.
"My ancestor Su Yuanzhou had three sons, and you are the only daughter of the third. Your father's name is Su Hongzhao. He was originally a scholar. He was once a Jinshi, but for some reason he did not become an official. He partnered with others in the medicinal materials business and ran around.
"
"It is said that your mother was an orphan girl your father met outside. Her birth name is unknown. They got married and gave birth to you. Your father was unfortunately robbed by bandits on his way back to Beijing with his wife and daughter, and both of them died. You
Hidden by your mother, she survived and was rescued by the government. Ling Zu personally went to take her back to the capital and raised her up."
"You have been frail and sick since you were a child and rarely go out. Many people don't know that there is such a young lady in the Su family. After the Su family's accident, we really can't find out how you left the capital and came to Bei'an County."
Su Liang thought of the handkerchief embroidered with the word "Yun" again, and asked Qi Yan, "Among the people related to the Su family, are there any men with the surname Yun or the word "Yun" in their names?"
Qi Yan frowned and thought, "Miss Su asked this, I really didn't think there was such a person."
Su Liang smiled and said, "It doesn't matter."
Regarding the original owner, this is all that can be found now.
She is said to be a young lady, but in fact she is just a commoner's girl in the capital and does not go out. Outsiders hardly know anything about her, and the family members who know her original owner are no longer alive.
"Master said that when something happened to the Su family, they must have been framed. If Miss Su needs it, master can help investigate clues in the capital, collect evidence, and help Miss Su clear her family's grievances," Qi Yan said.
Su Liang shook his head, "Thank you Prince Xing for your kindness, but I won't bother him with this matter."
She knew that Xing Yusheng was sincerely helping, but he was in a bad situation and Su Liang didn't want to cause him any trouble.
Regarding this matter, she intends to cooperate with the fourth prince Duanmu Chen. Then she will find out and avenge the original owner's family.
"I haven't congratulated Mr. Ning on getting the title. There will be no problem with the next provincial examination. After the new year, Mr. Ning will go to Beijing to take the exam. Will Miss Su go too?" Qi Yan asked.
Su Liang nodded, "I will go."
"That would be great. My master is very bored in the capital. If you two go there, he will be very happy." Qi Yan said, and then asked how Su Liang and Ning Jing became brother and sister.
Su Liang told the truth that it was just a fake marriage, a temporary measure.
Qi Yan looked very happy, "I will tell the master when I return to the capital!" His eyes lit up as he said, "Why don't you, Miss Su, come back to the capital with me? Anyway, Mr. Ning's exam has nothing to do with Miss Su! When we get to the capital, we will
As long as my master takes care of me, no one will bully me!"
Ning Jing put down the teacup in her hand and said with a calm expression, "It's time for you to go."
Su Liang chuckled, "I won't go to the capital for the time being. You have a cup of tea first, and I'll write a letter to your master, and you can help take it back."
After hearing the first half of the sentence, Qi Yan looked disappointed. When he heard the second half, he nodded quickly and said, "Okay! Don't worry, Miss Su will write slowly!" As he spoke, he glanced at Ning Jing provocatively.
Su Liang went back to her room and wrote a letter. Her handwriting was very similar to Ning Jing's because she had recently practiced the second handwriting based on the Buddhist scripture that Ning Jing had been copying before.
In the letter, she thanked Old Mrs.
.
Su Liang handed the letter to Qi Yan and packed some buns and snacks for him as solid food.
"Is Miss Su really not going back to the capital with me?" Qi Yan asked again.
"Go quickly and take care on the road." Su Liang waved his hand.
After watching Qi Yan leave, Su Liang closed the door and returned to the room, intending to flip through the medical books and determine the order in which they should be read.
She heard Ning Jing ask her in the next room, "What did you write in the letter to Xing Yusheng?"
"Nothing." Su Liang said casually.
"Don't let him misunderstand that you can pursue him." Ning Jing said.
Su Liang was speechless, "Am I not?"
"Do you want to be pursued by Xing Yusheng?" Ning Jing asked again.
Su Liang shook his head, "I don't want to. I wrote him a letter just because I was afraid that Qi Yan would talk nonsense when he went back and make him misunderstand something."