Chapter 32: Turning Danger into Safety

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin returned to Luoshan Courtyard and had just dozed off for a moment when Nanny Zhou arrived with news: Nanny Dong had been found.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin had instructed Nanny Zhou to inquire about Nanny Dong only two days after returning to the manor. Hearing there was news today, a flash of delight crossed her eyes, and she hurriedly said:

"Speak quickly."

Nanny Zhou replied respectfully: "This old servant has learned that Nanny Dong is currently in a village on the city outskirts. However..." Nanny Zhou hesitated, leaving her sentence unfinished.

"However what? Speak freely." Seeing Jun Jun Zijin said urgently.

Nanny Zhou then continued: "There is a household in that village that moved in on the same day as Nanny Dong, living right next door. A few days ago, they seemed to have had contact with Ah Fang, the maid serving Lady Dafuren."

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's brows furrowed. "Ah Fang? I knew things wouldn't be this smooth. It turns out Nanny Dong has been under Wu's surveillance all these years. Wu is so anxious; the matter must be complicated. Now that I have returned to the manor, Wu can no longer sit still. It seems I must go personally to bring Nanny Dong back."

Just then, a figure flickered outside the window. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's eyes turned cold. She remained outwardly calm and said:

"Make preparations. Tomorrow we will go to fetch Nanny Dong back to the manor."

The figure outside the window flashed away. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin gave Nanny Zhou a glance. Nanny Zhou quietly looked out the window and shook her head.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin raised an eyebrow and said:

"Go prepare immediately. We will go today!"

Little Lotus had been sent by Lady Dafuren to Luoshan Courtyard for over half a month. She had not yet found any useful news to report to Lady Dafuren. The master might not ask, but servants must carry out tasks assigned by their masters. She feared punishment from Lady Dafuren and had been uneasy in her heart. Today, she could finally provide an answer.

Little Lotus hurried to Lady Dafuren, keeping her head down and daring not to look her directly in the eye. Everyone knew Lady Dafuren was in a foul mood today and avoided her, but Little Lotus had to report this matter immediately. If she delayed Lady Dafuren's affairs, Lady Dafuren would certainly not spare her.

Lady Dafuren was leisurely drinking tea. She glanced at Little Lotus and said slowly:

"What? Finally have news?"

Little Lotus quickly reported that Seeing Jun Jun Zijin intended to fetch Nanny Dong back to the manor and mentioned the suspicion that someone from Lady Dafuren's side was monitoring Nanny Dong.

Lady Dafuren's hand paused, she slammed the teacup down heavily, and her face turned gloomy.

"Hmph, she acts quickly indeed."

"Were you discovered?" Lady Dafuren asked Little Lotus.

"Replying to Lady Dafuren, this servant was extremely careful and was not discovered."

A cold sneer curled Lady Dafuren's lips.

"In that case, do not blame me for being impolite." Nanny Dong must not return to the manor alive. That matter... Nanny Dong likely knows. She regretted not having dealt with Nanny Dong thoroughly back then.

Lady Dafuren summoned Nanny Xue, whispered a few words, and Nanny Xue departed with orders.

On Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's side, she hurriedly rushed toward the city outskirts with Nanny Zhou and others. Upon arriving at Nanny Dong's residence, she smelled the scent of kerosene; someone was burning Nanny Dong's house. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin leaped forward in a few strides and shouted angrily:

"Who are you? How dare you set fire here!"

The arsonist did not answer but only accelerated his actions. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin had no time for much thought; she snatched the torch from his hand and grabbed his throat with the other:

"Speak! Where is Nanny Dong?"

This person was Li San, who lived next door to monitor Nanny Dong. Being choked by Seeing Jun Jun Zijin, he could not resist and cried out inwardly, pointing toward the house. Li San had received a pigeon message from Lady Dafuren ordering him not to keep Nanny Dong alive; she must not survive until tomorrow. Unexpectedly, before tomorrow even arrived, the intruders had acted so quickly. Li San felt a wave of despair; it seemed the one who would not survive until tomorrow this time was him.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin struck the person's neck, knocking the unconscious Li San aside. Whether this person lived or died was not within her consideration. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin turned and rushed into the house, hoisted Nanny Dong, whose hands and feet were bound, onto her back, and ran out. The fire grew fiercer, with thick smoke billowing up. Nanny Zhou and others untied Nanny Dong's ropes with hurried hands, each using wet cloth to cover their mouths and noses. Just as they ran out of the courtyard, a group of men in black clothes surged from all sides. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin counted them: not more, not less, exactly 10, and all skilled in martial arts. Very good, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin thought silently. Fire behind, thieves ahead; it seems Wu has gone all out this time.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin handed Nanny Dong to Nanny Zhou and Xiao He, whispering: "Hide behind the carriage."

Before anyone could respond, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin drew out an anesthesia gun. Since arriving in this world, she had encountered dangers everywhere. She had been thinking of finding a handy hidden weapon. Using the anesthetic she had developed, she had just crafted an anesthesia gun. Today was the perfect time to test the results of her days of tinkering and try out the skills she had practiced hard on this body for half a month.

The men in black saw that the target was merely a young girl and several unarmed maids and nannies, and their vigilance naturally relaxed. Seeing the young girl produce a strange object, they were very curious; if not for their status, they might have asked aloud.

A barely perceptible cold sneer curled Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's lips. The enemy was numerous; she could not rely on brute strength. Before the opponents could react, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin raised the anesthesia gun, aimed at the two men in front, and pulled the trigger. Those two men in black did not even grunt before falling down.

The other men in black were stunned, then swarmed forward. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's figure moved like lightning; she instantly closed in on the foremost man in black, pressed the anesthesia gun against his waist, and pulled the trigger, knocking another down. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin remained calm and unhurried, moving nimbly among the crowd. The anesthesia gun fired repeatedly, and in the blink of an eye, three more fell.

Four remained. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin let out a cold laugh. At that moment, the leader of the men in black shouted loudly, changing tactics: they attacked in pairs, supporting each other.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin slowed her steps slightly. "Not stupid after all," Seeing Jun Jun Zijin praised.

Suddenly, she tossed the anesthesia gun into the air. The men in black instinctively looked up. Seizing the opportunity, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin drew two daggers from her sleeve, ducked low to slash one man's ankle, then used the momentum to leap up and kick another over.

The remaining two, seeing the unfavorable situation, tried to flee. At that moment, hoofbeats and shouts came from afar; it turned out the government officials had arrived. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin had earlier instructed a maid to quietly report to the authorities.

"The timing is perfect." Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's lips curled upward.

The men in black had nowhere to escape and surrendered.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin sighed in relief and walked toward Nanny Dong and the others. The two nannies and Xiao He were stunned, unable to recover their senses for a long time.

Xiao He was even more awestruck. Although this girl had witnessed her Young Lady's impressive martial skills last time, today's display was truly otherworldly. Xiao He secretly rejoiced; fortunately, the Young Lady had brought her today. There would be plenty of gossip material for half a month upon returning. Seeing Jun Jun Zijin, however, was dissatisfied with this body. Today, if the enemies had not underestimated her, it would have been difficult to handle. It seemed she still needed to intensify her training.

Nanny Dong and Nanny Zhou came to their senses, their eyes full of relief. Today, they had finally turned danger into safety.

The government officers looked at one another in disbelief. Who would have thought that the useless second young lady of the Jun family was so skilled in martial arts? Today, they had unexpectedly reaped a great windfall.

Seeing Jun Jun Zijin handed the thieves over to the authorities and led everyone straight back to the manor. It was getting late; they must return to the city before nightfall.

As for this matter, Seeing Jun Jun Zijin's reputation soared once more. That is a story for later.