If there was no particularly important matter, Gao Lingwang would never have called Li Qianfan after midnight.
It was precisely because of his sudden call that Li Qianfan and Su Nanyin both developed a strong premonition.
That something had happened to Ma Rongna's husband!
"I hope our premonition is wrong."
As Li Qianfan spoke, he answered Gao Lingwang's call: "Old Gao."
Gao Lingwang said directly, "Qianfan, someone from the Zhou family in Modu has had an accident."
It was true—
Li Qianfan's heart sank inexplicably.
Su Nanyin also quickly leaned over, straining to listen.
"Jing Hong and I were about to visit a nightclub when we passed a villa and saw special agents and many people at the entrance."
Gao Lingwang cut to the chase: "After we asked, we learned that the male owner of this villa is named Zhou Xinkang. He, his son who is only a few months old, a wet nurse, and his two girlfriends were all brutally murdered in their home. All five people, regardless of gender or age, had their faces cut into bloody messes with knives!"
Why would the killer slash the victims' faces into bloody messes with knives while killing them?
Had Ma Rongna seen Ye Qingfan's handsome face scratched by Luo Huayin?
Otherwise, Li Qianfan would have been certain at the first moment that the killer was Ye Qingfan.
Ye Qingfan's cruelty was a revenge for Luo Huayin, hired by Ma Rongna, disfiguring him.
We were too late.
But how did Old Gao say Zhou Xinkang had two girlfriends?
Ma Rongna had said her husband only loved her.
Li Qianfan and Su Nanyin exchanged a glance and softly asked, "Old Gao, were the two women among the five victims truly Zhou Xinkang's girlfriends?"
"Yes."
Gao Lingwang replied affirmatively, "I've already asked around. They all say that Zhou Xinkang is a notorious playboy in Modu's decadent circles. He had at least 29, if not 30, women outside. He even caused a few deaths due to his possessiveness over women. Yet, he always maintained the image of a model husband in front of his wife, who seemed to be named Ma something. The night he divorced Ma Rongna after the Ma family suffered heavy losses, he brought several women home."
Holy crap—
Li Qianfan cursed inwardly. kuAiδugg
Gao Lingwang continued, "I'm calling you tonight about this because I suspect the killer of Zhou Xinkang might be related to the 'Kun Ru' killer we're tracking. I'm making this deduction because I've learned that the eldest daughter of the Ma family, who divorced Zhou Xinkang, might be in Jinling Road. Someone saw her entering a house on Jinling Road this afternoon."
"The killer of Zhou Xinkang is basically the Kun Ru killer. Zhou Xinkang's wife, Ma Rongna, is our neighbor to the west."
Li Qianfan said, "Just a few hours ago, that killer almost killed Ma Rongna."
Huh?
Gao Lingwang was very surprised.
"We'll discuss the specifics tomorrow."
Li Qianfan said softly, "Old Gao, be careful out there. That Kun Ru killer is a super expert who can even injure Luo Huayin, the young master of the War Demon Temple."
He briefly recounted how Luo Huayin was injured and was currently at the Li family's.
After repeatedly warning Gao Lingwang to be careful, Li Qianfan ended the call.
Since Zhou Xinkang had already been murdered, there was no need for Li Qianfan to rush over.
He also felt no heartache over the death of such a hypocrite.
At most, he felt uncomfortable about the wet nurse and child being brutally killed by Ye Qingfan.
"I wonder if Ma Rongna can withstand the shock when she receives this news."
Li Qianfan lay down again and asked Su Nanyin softly.
"It's her fate."
Su Nanyin said indifferently, then raised her hand to turn off the light. "It's getting late, let's sleep. I have something to do tomorrow and need to wake up early."
The room went dark.
Li Qianfan asked, "What do you have to wake up early for?"
Su Nanyin replied softly, "I'll tell you after I wake you up."
"I hate it when you wake me up. You always pour water on me, pull my ears, or shove your feet in my face."
Li Qianfan grumbled and closed his eyes.
Soon, he fell asleep sweetly amidst a faint milky fragrance.
However, he had only been asleep for a short while when Su Nanyin woke him by pulling his ear.
It was only half-past three in the morning.
Li Qianfan rubbed his sleepy eyes and impatiently asked, "Waking up so early, what exactly do you need to do?"
Su Nanyin looked at him. "Qianfan, I'm going back to Si Jiu. The private jet leaves at five."
What?
Li Qianfan was stunned.
"Li Nanfang arranged it last night. I didn't tell you."
Su Nanyin pursed her lips and said softly, "Probably by four-thirty, Hu Zi and the others will come to Jinling Road to pick me up. After Su Xin and I leave, you can rest."
Li Qianfan lost all sleepiness, sat up, and asked, "Is there something going on in Si Jiu?"
Su Nanyin shook her head. "They didn't say anything specific, but many people are targeting me, using it to implicate you. I'm a burden by your side. Returning to Si Jiu will allow you to relax. But Chong Chong will come to help you search for that killer."
"Oh, that's it."
Li Qianfan was relieved.
The lights went out.
Li Qianfan was puzzled.
In the darkness.
Su Nanyin got out of bed and slowly knelt before him, her voice trembling slightly. "Many years ago, I nursed a child."
Many years ago?
How many years ago was it?
Who was that child?
Did he know him?
Su Nanyin left with Su Xin. It took a long time for the sky to gradually lighten. Li Qianfan was still sitting foolishly on the carpet, pondering these questions.
From time to time, he would let out a satisfied burp—
Suddenly, Li Qianfan thought of a joke.
A reporter interviewed a big man: "Excuse me, sir, what was your baby name?"
The big man asked back, "What is a baby name?"
The reporter explained, "A baby name is the name you were called when you were nursing."
The big man suddenly realized, "Oh. They all called me a little devil."
For some inexplicable reason, Li Qianfan thought of this joke.
Then he slowly lay down and closed his eyes.
Eight o'clock in the morning.
Su Family, Si Jiu.
Su Nanyin, escorted by Hu Zi and others, arrived at the main entrance.
Uncle Kui, who was sweeping the ground, saw her and immediately greeted her with joy. "Miss, you're back. Hehe, for the past few days you were away, I felt a sense of emptiness. Tonight, I can finally sleep soundly."
Uncle Kui was an old servant of the former Su family in Su Nan.
It could be said without exaggeration that Uncle Kui watched Su Nanyin grow up.
And throughout his life, he had always faithfully followed Miss.
Although their relationship was nominally master and servant, it was not an exaggeration to call them father and daughter.
Uncle Kui's words at the moment were definitely heartfelt.
Su Nanyin was also deeply touched. She took Uncle Kui's calloused left hand, patted it gently, indicating that she missed Uncle Kui very much as well.
A sharp voice came from the side. "Miss, why do I feel like you've become even younger and more beautiful than when you left Si Jiu?"
It was Shen Congdao.
Although Miao Hanyu did not flatter her, the way he looked at Su Nanyin showed undisguised surprise.
Indeed.
How many days had Su Nanyin been away from Si Jiu?
But her "reverse aging speed" was visible to the naked eye!
Not only did Shen Congdao and others think so, but even Chong Chong, who was tidying up things at home, was clearly stunned upon seeing Su Nanyin.
Su Maomao was even more undisguised, her tone dripping with jealousy. "Oh, Your Majesty looks several years younger than me, her own daughter. Does this mean the water and soil in Modu are particularly nourishing? It seems I'll have to live there for a few days after I give birth."
Su Maomao, are you courting death?
If it weren't for the fact that she was pregnant, Su Nanyin would have definitely kicked her.
It was better to have a younger daughter.
While Maomaochong envied and was jealous of Empress Su, only Yaoya, with a small, disheartened face, listlessly swung on the swing set.
She had returned this time to escort Shen Chongchong to Modu.
But Su Nanyin had suddenly returned to Si Jiu secretly and told Yaoya to stay in Si Jiu to be responsible for her safety.
Thinking that she couldn't go to Modu and "conquer the world" with Li Qianfan, Yaoya felt extremely upset.
No one wanted to bother her!
Su Nanyin walked over, grabbed her ear, and whispered a few words.
Maomaochong saw Yaoya first freeze, then her eyes suddenly lit up.
Immediately after, she jumped down, hugged Su Nanyin's arms with both hands, and shouted happily, "Mom, don't worry! With me replacing Qianfan, I'll provide you with 24-hour close protection! Even if Empress Dowager Longxu herself were to come, she wouldn't be able to touch a single hair on your head!"
What kind of miracle medicine did their mom feed Yaoya to make her an entirely different person in an instant?
Maomaochong exchanged confused glances.
Humph.
Would Yaoya tell them that Aunt Wu Jiang was returning to Si Jiu soon and would take her to Li Family Village to prepare to become the mistress of Li Family Village?
As long as that process was initiated.
Then Yaoya could go with Li Qianfan to the underground palace beneath the Li Family Village ancestral hall and spend a whole week alone with him!
That underground palace had a hot spring.
There was also a stone bed that maintained a constant temperature of 22°C in all four seasons.
The only thing that made Yaoya feel embarrassed was that during that week, she and Li Qianfan could not wear any clothes.
Being alone in the same room for a whole week, without wearing any clothes, and with no TV, phone, or novels to read.
What would they do to pass the time?
Thinking about it made her feel embarrassed—
Feeling very embarrassed, Yaoya whistled, hands in her pockets, and strolled to the front yard to find a broom.
She had to meticulously clean the gate, front, middle, and back courtyards.
To prove that Sister Yaoya didn't care about going to Modu at all!
"Chongchong, come here for a moment."
Su Nanyin called Chongchong into the study and asked directly, "On the way back, Li Nanfang told me something. He said you are his last disciple?"
Hmm?
Chongchong was stunned.
Su Nanyin then asked, "He also said that when Luo Huayin tried to kidnap you last time, you almost killed him?"
Chongchong dared not look at Su Nanyin's angry eyes.
She quickly nodded. "Yes."
"Shen Chongchong, you are truly capable, keeping this from me for so many years."
Su Nanyin sneered. "If that old scoundrel hadn't come up with the terrible idea of having you impersonate me and show off in Modu with Qianfan, and if I hadn't absolutely refused to let you take such a risk... Heh, I never knew my useless daughter was actually a hidden master."