Chapter 416: Jia Zhangshi Commits Violence

When the group led by Tian Dan returned to Baiyun Temple, snowflakes began to drift from the sky.

He Yuzhu followed behind her and couldn't help but say, "Dan, if we had just pinned Zhao Yichen down from the start, the outcome might have been better than it is now. We really need to summarize this when we get back; we can't be too greedy in the future. Once this grandson runs, it'll be hard to catch him again!"

Tian Dan did not respond. She quickly gathered her subordinates and instructed, "Keep all the Daoists in the temple under guard. Interrogate them separately and screen them carefully to see if we can get any useful clues."

The Police responded and dispersed to attend to their duties.

She beckoned to He Yuzhu, and the two entered a fasting hall nearby.

Once the door was closed, the noise from outside was immediately cut off.

Tian Dan stood by the table for a moment, then turned around and said in a consultative tone, "Zhuzi, I want to discuss something with you. I want to have Lin Wanning serve as my private Consultant."

He Yuzhu immediately frowned, "But her... identity is not something that can see the light of day, after all. If something happens in the future, you will also be implicated."

"Do you think I can do this anti-espionage work for a lifetime?" Tian Dan's tone was calm. "Another two years, and it will be about the end of it. Who knows, one day, I might just fall halfway through."

"Sister, don't say that." He Yuzhu immediately put on a relaxed expression, trying to bring the atmosphere back. "I'm still counting on you to cover for me in the future."

"Stop spouting nonsense with me." Tian Dan glared at him and shrugged. "With Secretary Liu appreciating you, what are you afraid of?"

He Yuzhu pondered for a while and finally nodded, "Fine, I agree. But one year at most. Any longer, and not only is she in danger, it won't necessarily be a good thing for you either."

Tian Dan nodded slowly and then asked, "Then where do you plan to settle her?"

"Use that money from Liu Rusi to buy her a small courtyard."

Tian Dan glared at him fiercely. She knew clearly in her heart that this kid claiming to be poor whenever money was mentioned was pure nonsense, but she couldn't be bothered to expose him.

"Dan, actually, I think Lin Wanning's usefulness is limited now. The Bald Party must know that Hu Yongan is in dire straits; they won't use the old code to contact him again."

Tian Dan nodded, "I'm not using her to decipher codes. This operation exposed major problems. We surrounded the temple, but the person still escaped through a tunnel... Lin Wanning's adaptability is very strong; perhaps she can make up for our shortcomings."

When He Yuzhu drove away from Baiyun Temple, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon. He did not return to the Siheyuan but drove straight toward the Qianmen area.

Lin Wanning looked at the road and asked softly, "Are we not going home?"

"You didn't want to go to Hong Kong, right? I pestered Tian Dan for a long time, and she agreed. You can stay for a year, and I'll buy you a courtyard... you'll be her private Consultant," He Yuzhu said with a smile.

"Really?" Lin Wanning's eyes lit up instantly, and she leaned over and kissed He Yuzhu on the cheek.

He Yuzhu first drove to the Small Tavern in Qianmen. He didn't let Lin Wanning get out of the car—he was afraid of running into Chen Xueru. With her keen eye, she would likely recognize the person at a glance, and that would be a big problem.

He Yuzhu walked into the tavern; there weren't many people inside.

Xu Huizhen was wiping the counter. Seeing him enter, her eyes curved, "Yo, nephew, why are you so free today? Coming to the tavern in broad daylight."

"I'm here to ask you about something," He Yuzhu didn't beat around the bush. "In this area, is anyone selling a house or renting out a courtyard?"

"You'll have to ask Niu Ye for that. He didn't come today, so just go straight to his house. Number 13, Liujia Hutong. He has many property listings and wide connections; you won't go wrong if you go there."

Liujia Hutong wasn't far, so He Yuzhu simply walked there.

In the courtyard, Niu Ye was wrapped in a black cotton-padded jacket, teasing birds in the greenhouse. Hearing movement, he looked up, "Oh! An honored guest! What made you think of coming to me?"

"I have a friend who wants to buy a house, and my second aunt Xu Huizhen told me to come straight to you!"

Upon hearing it was about buying a house, Niu Ye immediately smiled, "What a coincidence, isn't it? I'm a bit short on cash and was planning to sell a small courtyard for some wine money. If you're truly interested, I'll take you to see it now."

"That would be great." He Yuzhu also smiled.

The two turned into Paizi Hutong and looked at a single-entry small courtyard.

Although the courtyard was old, it was kept neat and clean inside.

Niu Ye took He Yuzhu for a tour inside and out and said, "Man, if you're sincere about wanting it, five Small Yellow Fish, no bargaining."

He Yuzhu stood in the middle of the courtyard, pondered for a moment, and nodded, "Done."

The two agreed on the spot to go to the Housing Management Office the next day to handle the paperwork and get things sorted out.

Inside the office of the Municipal Public Security Bureau Division One, Tian Dan was carefully reviewing the interrogation transcripts of the Daoists.

She read through them one by one, most of which had no value, until she reached one, and her gaze suddenly stopped.

It was a confession from a young Daoist, which read: "I was sweeping the courtyard outside and heard Uncle Xuanqing and Zhao Yichen talking in private. Zhao Yichen tried to persuade the uncle to join the I-Kuan Tao, but Uncle Xuanqing sternly refused. But later, when he discovered the temple was surrounded, the uncle, out of past friendship, agreed to send him away..."

Tian Dan gently put down the paper, leaned back into her chair, and whispered to herself, "It seems this green-robed Daoist is quite a sensible person..."

She picked up her teacup and took a sip, her expression relaxing slightly. If the I-Kuan Tao really had such martial arts experts joining them, things would be much more complicated. As it stood, this layer of concern could at least be put aside for now.

In the Siheyuan, as soon as He Yuzhu entered the main gate, he heard a commotion inside.

It turned out that Zhao Yingzi and Jia Zhangshi were tearing at each other.

For some reason, Jia Zhangshi suddenly shoved Zhao Yingzi, and Zhao Yingzi tripped over a brick under her feet and fell directly to the ground.

She tried to stand up in pain, but a sharp, dragging pain came from her lower abdomen.

Suddenly, a pool of blood spread beneath her.

"She's bleeding!" Shen Guizhi shouted. She was already on good terms with Zhao Yingzi and had come out to break up the fight when she heard the noise. Seeing this situation, she immediately became anxious: "Yushui, Yushui! Go find your Uncle Zhao Si quickly!"

After hearing this, He Yushui turned and ran out. By now, the onlookers in the courtyard were gradually gathering around.

Soon, Zhao Si came jogging over.

On the way, He Yushui had already told him the situation simply, but as soon as he saw his daughter's pale face and the pool of blood on the ground, his eyes turned red with anxiety. He rushed up and slapped Jia Zhangshi a few times loudly: "You black-hearted, rotten-lunged old thing! I usually see you as pitiful and yield to you in every way, but you've climbed onto my head! My daughter is pregnant, and you could still lay a hand on her?! If anything happens to her, I'll fight you to the death!"

Shen Guizhi hurriedly held him back: "Lao Si! Now is not the time for this; hurry and send Yingzi to the hospital! Zhuzi just happened to return, hurry and have him help!"

Seeing Zhao Yingzi's face as white as paper and the situation critical—likely a miscarriage—He Yuzhu immediately arranged: "Yushui, call the Gynecology Department of the Beijing hospital immediately, find Dr. Jiang Mei, and tell her there is a pregnant woman with heavy bleeding who may be miscarrying, and ask her to prepare to receive the patient immediately! I'll drive her over right now!"

"Okay! I'll contact Sister Jiang Mei right away!" He Yushui responded and ran back into the room.

At this moment, Lin Wanning whispered from the side: "Let me take a look at her first." He Yuzhu then remembered he had a gynecology expert by his side; he had forgotten in the rush.

He suddenly remembered he had once told Liu Haizhong that she was his "cousin," so he whispered: "It's not convenient now, we'll talk when we get in the car."

He Yuzhu had Zhao Si carefully carry Zhao Yingzi into the car, and he stepped on the gas, the car speeding away.

On the way, Lin Wanning checked Zhao Yingzi's pulse and suddenly spoke: "Zhuzi, stop the car. If she keeps bleeding like this, she'll be in danger before we reach the hospital."