Although it was past the start of spring, the night was still chillingly cold.
As the cold wind blew, Han Mo couldn't help but shiver.
"Second brother, what about these?"
Fortunately, it didn't take long before the little maid came out again.
Looking at the blood-stained cloth strips in her hand, the little maid's expression was clearly flustered.
"Alright, take these things and burn them! You go wash up first, I'll go in and take a look!"
Han Mo pondered for a moment and quickly made up his mind.
This wouldn't do, it was almost dawn.
This woman was a real big trouble. Although he could retort to Ning Zhiyuan.
However, that guy probably hated him completely now. I must read the book.
This woman's identity simply couldn't stand up to scrutiny, and he still needed to quickly think of a solution.
But first, he had to deal with this woman.
Otherwise, Han Mo was truly worried that this guy would slit his throat while he was sleeping.
Moreover, judging by Ning Zhiyuan's demeanor, this woman should possess something important, otherwise, how could Ning Zhiyuan have snatched it from the fire?
"Brother Mo, I think she seems like a pitiable person. Why don't I go talk to her?" kanδん
Seeing Han Mo's furrowed brow, Chun Tao suddenly said.
"You go? Aren't you afraid this woman will hold you hostage again?"
Han Mo refused outright.
"She doesn't seem like a bad person..."
Chun Tao said, lightly biting her lips.
Seeing her hesitant look, Han Mo became even more puzzled.
Chun Tao had been by his side for many years, and this was the first time she had ever looked like this.
"Alright then, but let's tie her up first. Otherwise, if she breaks the wound open again, where will we get the golden wound medicine for her!"
Speaking of this, Han Mo also felt a burst of frustration.
It was fortunate that he used to like dancing with blades and sticks, so these things were always prepared at home. Otherwise, if anyone else were alerted, it would truly be a problem.
Even though Xu Sanbao now looked respectful towards him, if such a fellow had the chance to kill Han Mo with one move, he probably wouldn't hesitate at all.
In his previous life, Han Mo had climbed up from the very bottom. He naturally had more to say about the darkness of human hearts.
"Then all right!"
Chun Tao nodded and didn't say much.
The master and servant didn't hesitate any longer. They simply found some ropes, and together they tied the woman up securely.
"This is tight enough this time!"
After checking the tightness of the ropes, Han Mo was finally relieved.
"By the way, when you changed her clothes, did you find anything on her?"
Han Mo suddenly remembered and asked Chun Tao.
"It's all here!"
The little maid spoke as she moved the brazier in the room, moved two bluestone slabs, and revealed a small bundle.
"There's nothing here! They were so anxious just because that kid Cai Shu took a stab?"
Examining the things the woman had brought, Han Mo muttered to himself.
"Brother Mo, what are you talking about?"
Chun Tao stared at Han Mo with some confusion.
"It's nothing. Don't you find those constables a bit strange? Cai Shu's injury is indeed a big deal, but after all, he had no official position. Even the county lieutenant Ning was mobilized. To go to such lengths for Cai Shu, is it worth it?"
As Han Mo spoke, the last point of doubt rested on the woman in front of him.
What did this woman have on her that was worth such a grand mobilization!
"Mmm—mmm—mmm—"
As Han Mo was muttering, the woman finally woke up again.
"Alright, stop struggling. You're tied up five ways. Let alone you, even a wild boar couldn't break free!"
The one who tied the knot must be the one to untie it!
It seemed that if he wanted to know why those people were doing this, he still had to start with this woman.
After testing it, the woman indeed gave up struggling, but her gaze towards Han Mo was still filled with hatred.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm your savior, aren't I? If it weren't for me, you'd probably be lying on Cai Shu's bed right now!"
"That kid is a lustful devil. For a beautiful young lady like you, if you fell into his hands, do you think he would show any pity?"
Hearing Han Mo's words, the hatred in the woman's eyes intensified.
"Alright, I can't be bothered to argue with you. I'll ask, and you answer. If you think it's okay, nod. If you think it's not, then just lie there like this!"
Seeing this, Han Mo knew that friendly communication was impossible, so he said directly.
Although the woman gritted her teeth, she still nodded.
"Very good, I won't ask your name or where you're from. I'll just ask if you took something from the Cai family? Answer me."
Han Mo hesitated for a moment, then asked.
"What does it have to do with you what I took?"
As expected, this woman was not prepared to communicate with him properly.
"If you're like this, then I can only stuff your mouth shut and send you back to the Cai family! After all, I have a big family here, and I can't be implicated by you like this!"
As Han Mo spoke, he made a move as if he was about to stuff her mouth again.
"You!"
Seeing Han Mo's scoundrel-like demeanor, the woman was filled with hatred, gritting her teeth.
"Since you want to know, I'll tell you, but are you sure you really want to know?"
After a moment of thought, the woman spoke again.
"Don't get off topic. I just want to ask if you took something. Just answer yes or no!"
Han Mo frowned. This woman clearly wanted to turn the tables on him.
"I stole something from the Cai family's villa, I—"
Before the woman could finish speaking, Han Mo had already stuffed her mouth shut.
"I told you to just answer yes or no. If you heard clearly, nod!"
Han Mo frowned and said again.
Seeing the woman nod angrily again, Han Mo took away the rag in her mouth.
"Yes!"
Although the woman gritted her teeth, she still nodded and said.
"Did you hide that thing in my house?"
As Han Mo spoke, his eyes were fixed on the woman's face.
"Yes!"
The woman gritted her teeth, looking as if she was going to give up all pretense of trying.
"In that case, I can only trouble you!"
Han Mo hesitated for a moment, then stuffed the cloth strip back into her hand.
"Mmm—mmm—mmm—"
Seeing the woman gnashing her teeth, one could tell that she must have hated Han Mo immensely at this moment.
However, Han Mo didn't have time to waste with her now. He had to find the thing she hid as quickly as possible before she was discovered.
"Brother Mo, where are you going so late?"
"Don't mind me. Lock the door. No one is allowed in until I'm back!"
After hastily throwing on a leather jacket, Han Mo went out of his courtyard with a lantern.