The wonderful life of modern women in ancient times

Chapter 512: Analyze the case and prepare for action

"Xi'er, you're back. Your father, your aunt Mazi and I bought a lot of food today. You can rest here. Mom will make you some delicious food!"

When Cao saw that the children had all returned, she put down the cloth in her hands and said with a smile.

Now that her revenge was achieved, she had nothing to worry about anymore. She felt relaxed from the inside out and wanted to show off her skills by making more of the snacks she had made when she was young for the kids to taste. The kids had worked hard for her these days.

"Aunt Cao, I'm here to help!"

"I'm coming too!"

"And me, I'll help!"

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When the children heard that Cao was going to prepare delicious food for them, they were very happy. They rolled up their sleeves and went to the kitchen with her.

"All of you little brats, take a break. I'll go help you!"

Damazi's mother put away the things she bought, stood up and said with a smile that they had just discussed that the children would not be allowed to touch dinner tonight.

"Just listen to your Aunt Cao and Aunt Mazi. The ingredients are ready. I'll go help them. You guys just wait to eat."

Seeing that the kids were still going towards the kitchen, Lin Dayong stood up and stopped them.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Daddy, Mommy, and Aunt Mazi. We just happen to have something to discuss."

Seeing this, Lin Xi let down Daya and Yuanyuan's rolled up sleeves and said to Lin Dayong with a smile.

Lin Dayong put the food he bought on the street today on the table for the children, and then trotted to the kitchen to help.

"Come, let's eat and talk."

Lin Xi said as he sat down at the round table, picked up a candied haws and began to eat it with relish.

"Don't you think those cases today are very strange? In just one or two days, or even just one night in the mutton restaurant, a healthy living person turned into a skeleton."

Seeing the tempting red candied haws in Lin Xi's hand, Yuanyuan sat down next to Lin Xi, picked up one, and while chewing it, she talked about the cases they had encountered today.

"It's very strange. Let's say an enemy is seeking revenge or a bandit is robbing someone. Usually they kill someone or rob him and then leave. Why do they remove the person's flesh and blood and leave only a skeleton?"

Daya put a piece of hawthorn cake in her mouth, frowned, and was puzzled.

"Yes, if they were afraid of being discovered, wouldn't it be easier to just move the body and throw it in the forest or under a nearby cliff? Why leave only the bones behind?"

Chen Youfu held his chin and tried hard to think, but he couldn't figure it out.

"Could their flesh and blood be useful to the murderer?"

Chen Qing threw a peanut into his mouth, looked around and guessed.

"I have a hunch that these cases were not committed by mortals. Do you think they were the work of evil cultivators? Didn't Master say that there are still evil cultivators in this world?"

Chen Yan chewed the dried fruit in his mouth from time to time and spoke thoughtfully.

"It's really possible that it was done by an evil cultivator. My eldest brother, second brother and I encountered an evil cultivator today. She..."

Xiao An'er quickly finished a candied haws and told his friends in detail what happened today when the three brothers encountered the evil cultivator. He also told them the results of the analysis made by the four sisters.

"Xi'er said that we should go to Anyang Marquis' Mansion tonight to take a look."

Lin Kang put the peeled melon seeds in Yuanyuan's hand and told her Lin Xi's previous decision.

"Sister, I think we should not only go to Anyang Marquis's Mansion to investigate, but also the Minister of Rites' Mansion. What if the evil cultivator is from the Minister of Rites' Mansion?"

Lin Ping rubbed his thumb and index finger, looked at Lin Xi, and spoke slowly.

"Yes, Boss. Since we have more people, why don't we split up and go to both mansions!"

"Boss, I think what Lin Ping said makes sense."

"I also think it would be safer to check out both mansions!"

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The kids spoke up one after another and expressed their opinions.

"Okay, then we will split into two groups tonight. I, Sister Daya, Lin Ping, Chen Yan and Xiao Bai will form one group, and Big Brother, Yuan Yuan, Xiao An'er, You Fu, Chen Qing and Xiao Que will form another group. Xiao Gui and Xiao Hong will stay behind to protect my father, my mother and Aunt Ma Zi. We will act at the beginning of the hour of the common people!"

Lin Xi chewed and swallowed the last piece of candied haws and made the decision.

The kids all agreed, and the matter was settled. Lin Xi then brought up the matter of entering the palace tomorrow.

When the kids heard that they could actually visit the palace, they immediately became excited and said that they must not bring shame to Linshan Village. They jumped up and ran back to their room to try on clothes. Their family members had made them clothes with good materials for this trip, and they had bought a few more sets while shopping today, so they had to choose carefully.

"Lin Ping, what do you think of my clothes and this sword? Do they make me look like a martial arts master?

"Hey, Brother Youfu, you can't bring weapons into the palace."

"Oh! Never mind!"

"Brother Youfu, this outfit suits you best!"

"Sure enough, this one looks the best. Chen Yan, you have a really good taste!"

"Everyone, take a look at me. How about this outfit? Am I very handsome?"

"Handsome, handsome, handsome!"

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The boy's room was very lively. In comparison, Daya and Yuanyuan's rooms were much quieter. Only from time to time could be heard the sound of the two people matching jewelry for each other.

Lin Xi sat back in his chair, crossed his legs, nibbled on snacks, and listened to the excited voices of his friends. He couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

"Xi'er, why are you here alone?"

Cao walked in with two plates of prepared pastries, looked at the empty hall, and asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"Mother, Jun Moye will hold a banquet in the palace tomorrow and invite us to enter the palace. They are going to pick out clothes and jewelry to wear when entering the palace tomorrow."

After Lin Xi finished speaking, he shrugged his nose, smelled the aroma wafting from the plate, and couldn't help but walk forward, picked up a piece of dessert and threw it into his mouth, exclaiming that it was delicious!

"Eat slowly, don't choke! Why don't you go and choose some clothes and accessories? Do you want your mother to help you choose?"

Cao gave Lin Xi a reproachful look, handed her a cup of tea, and asked.

"I'll just wear my red dress!"

Lin Xi said nonchalantly, swallowed the snack in his mouth, picked up two different snacks from the plate, held one in each hand, and savored them carefully.

Seeing that she was like a greedy cat, Cao shook her head with amusement, put two plates of snacks in front of Lin Xi, turned back to the kitchen, continued to prepare food, and told Ma Zi's mother about entering the palace. At the same time, she secretly thought that she had to prepare clothes for her husband tonight for entering the palace tomorrow.

Cao and Ma Zi's mother were very efficient and quickly prepared a large table of delicious food. The children also chose the clothes they would wear tomorrow. Everyone sat together and had a lively dinner. Because they had to go to the palace tomorrow, they went back to their rooms early to rest.

At the beginning of the first hour of the Chinese New Year, nine figures gathered in the yard, all wearing night clothes and wearing black scarves on their faces.