Li Yue Shu said with some helplessness, "I taught him a lesson and sent him to the yamen."
Whether in the past or present, she hated killing.
It was precisely because of this that she became a top researcher in the laboratory and was not forced by the organization to become a killing machine like Xiao Yu.
Heaven gave her a chance to start over, and unless it was absolutely necessary, she really didn't want to stain her hands with blood.
Therefore, whether it was the bloodsuckers of the Shen family, those in the Li manor, or that old man, she would never go that far.
Li Yue Shu did not specify what kind of lesson it was, but those who knew her well knew that the old man would definitely not have a good time.
However, Hong Dai was clearly not satisfied with her handling of the matter, saying, "The yamen can't keep that old man."
She had fought with that old man and naturally knew that ordinary dungeons couldn't hold him. Coupled with his skill in using poison, he had probably already escaped by now.
Li Yue Shu understood her meaning and explained, "I know he can't be kept, but once he escapes, he will be a wanted criminal by the imperial court. No matter where he goes, he won't dare to be so arrogant again. Moreover, he won't be able to escape so easily."
She knew the old man was capable. When she encountered him at the pharmacy, the strange smell she smelled was typical of someone who had been dealing with poisonous substances for a long time.
So, when she handed him over to the yamen, she had specifically injected him with something.
For at least three days, the old man would be unable to move or speak.
Seeing her mysterious smile, everyone couldn't help but be curious about the old man's current situation. However, Li Yue Shu had already left with Shen Ting Yi, with no intention of elaborating.
...
When the villagers learned that Li Yue Shu had returned safely, they all came to see her. Seeing that she was truly unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the familiar faces of the villagers, Li Yue Shu felt a sense of belonging to this world.
At this moment, Li Yue Shu suddenly understood that from now on, she was no longer a pharmaceutical genius oppressed by an organization, but Li Yue Shu, who had family, friends, and fellow villagers in this world.
To thank everyone for their concern, Li Yue Shu gave two pieces of pork to each household that had gone out with the village head to look for her.
This matter had even involved the county yamen, so Li Yue Shu naturally had to go and make a record.
She had originally planned to go alone, but Hong Dai, having nothing to do, followed along.
As they drove the carriage back, they saw a group of women chatting at the entrance of the village, vaguely mentioning Shen's mother's name.
Hearing this name, Li Yue Shu couldn't help but frown, but she didn't pay much attention.
It was Hong Dai who, thinking of something, couldn't help but chuckle, "Have you heard about your mother-in-law's incident?"
Li Yue Shu looked at her blankly and shook her head.
Hong Dai sat cross-legged by the carriage door, with a lazy expression. "Yesterday, your mother-in-law went to town to buy something, but she ran into robbers on the way. Not only were her things stolen, but she was almost violated in broad daylight."
As soon as she heard this, Li Yue Shu almost dropped the whip she was about to crack against the horse's hindquarters.
She turned back to Hong Dai in surprise, "What… what did you just say?"
Hong Dai covered her mouth and snickered, "I heard that the robbers had a taste for this. If the village head hadn't happened to be going to town, those robbers would have succeeded."
"After this incident, your mother-in-law should be honest for a while."
Li Yue Shu's mouth twitched, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Hong Dai idly fiddled with her handkerchief with both hands. "If I hadn't been with you these past few days, I would have suspected you of doing this."
Li Yue Shu asked curiously, "Why suspect me?"
"You don't know?" Hong Dai raised her eyebrows. "After you were kidnapped by that old man, your mother-in-law said in the village that a woman like you being kidnapped by robbers must be impure, and you would be subjected to the pig cage punishment upon your return."
Li Yue Shu indeed did not know about this.
Everyone in the village knew that her relationship with the Shen family was like fire and water, so naturally, no one would say such things to spoil her mood.
However, could it be such a coincidence?
Thinking of something, Li Yue Shu suddenly asked, "Why did the village head suddenly go to town?"
Hong Dai tilted her head and thought for a moment. "I heard that the village head of another village had something to find him and arranged to meet him in town."
Li Yue Shu pursed her lips.
If all of this was not a coincidence, then…
For some reason, Shen Wei was the first person she thought of.
Hong Dai noticed her silence and suddenly had a flash of inspiration. "Looking at you, it seems there's more to this incident? Do you know who did it?"
Li Yue Shu lowered her eyes and did not answer.
A plan suddenly formed in her mind. "Sister Hong Dai, I need to ask you for a favor."
This address of "Sister" seemed to strike a chord with Hong Dai.
She immediately dropped her lazy demeanor and patted her chest. "Just say it, I promise to handle it for you!"
...
While Li Yue Shu and Hong Dai were discussing their plan, the old man imprisoned in the dungeon finally moved.
"Crack, crack, crack!"
As he moved, his bones made cracking sounds.
Three days… a full three days!
He ate, drank, slept, and relieved himself in the same posture. The stench on his body almost made him vomit several times.
In all his years, he had never suffered such humiliation.
Madam Shen?
This woman, he had to take her as his disciple.
However, he would have to do it in a different way.
The old man sat on the ground for a while to recover before standing up and calling for the jailer.
...
The old man still escaped from prison.
As the victim in this case, the yamen naturally sent someone to specifically warn her to be more careful.
Li Yue Shu had anticipated this situation and was not too surprised.
What she was more concerned about now was the matter she had discussed with Hong Dai.
Because Liu Lan Lan's husband had just had surgery, Li Yue Shu paid extra attention and went to the pharmacy every day.
Shen Wei would ask to accompany her every day.
Li Yue Shu would occasionally refuse, but this time she readily agreed.
The two of them drove the carriage towards town.
Just then, a black-clothed figure, completely wrapped in black cloth except for their eyes, suddenly appeared.
"Whoa—"
Li Yue Shu quickly pulled the reins, her expression calm as she looked at the person who had suddenly appeared before them.
The figure was petite, but their gender was indistinguishable, and their voice was deliberately lowered.
"It has nothing to do with you. I want his life."
As she spoke, the black-clothed figure's knife pointed directly at Shen Wei.
Shen Wei's eyelashes trembled, and a strange feeling arose in his heart.
Li Yue Shu glanced at the person behind her and jumped down from the carriage.
Her expression was somewhat impatient. "Are you guys done yet! Sending assassins again and again, do you think I have no temper!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she clenched her whip and charged forward.
The black-clothed figure, without hesitation, leaped forward.
After all, Li Yue Shu had no internal energy, and she was holding an ordinary whip.
Even with her good fighting skills, she was ultimately at a disadvantage.
With a forceful swing, the black-clothed figure flung the whip from Li Yue Shu's hand and swung the saber directly at her.
Seeing this, Shen Wei kicked forward and shouted in alarm, "Ah Shu, be careful!"