Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 309 Lin Yiyu Gets Beaten

Shuyun and Qinxin quickly lowered their heads and chuckled. Young Master Cui and Sister Shi were truly a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

But where is Young Master Lin? He wasn't there when Zhou Jingming arrived.

Shuyun couldn't resist interrupting the two who were exchanging flirtatious glances.

"Miss, Young Master Lin is missing! Let's hurry and look for him!"

Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao finally came to their senses. Neither of them dared to look at each other anymore. They lowered their heads, their faces flushed, and slowly calmed their restless hearts.

"Then let's go downstairs and look for them!" Shi Wanxia said, her face returning to normal. She then led Shuyun and Qinxin downstairs.

Choi Ji-ho found it increasingly difficult to control his restless heart towards Miss Shi, who was his one and only true love.

He would fall for her every time he looked into her eyes. This couldn't go on. If others found out, it would damage Miss Shi's reputation. He would have to be more careful in the future.

As soon as she stepped downstairs, she was greeted by a bustling and noisy atmosphere. The teahouse was teeming with people, and waiters were moving about among them. Shi Wanxia composed herself and began to look around.

She first approached the servant at the door, handed him a silver ingot, and asked in a gentle voice, "Young man, have you seen a gentleman dressed in a moon-white robe with a mutton-fat jade pendant hanging at his waist go out?"

The servant hurriedly took the silver, bowing and scraping, saying, "Miss, I didn't really notice, there are just too many customers today."

Choi Ji-ho then walked over to the waiter who was clearing the table, his brows furrowed slightly, and his tone was somewhat urgent: "Have you seen my friend who was traveling with me? He is tall and slender with a handsome face."

The waiter scratched his head, looking bewildered: "Young master, I'm sorry, there were too many people, I really don't remember."

Shuyun and Qinxin were also busy, carefully searching every corner of the teahouse.

Qin Xin tugged at the sleeve of a passing diner and asked timidly, "Sir, have you seen a particularly refined gentleman?"

The diner impatiently flicked his sleeves and muttered, "Can't you see me? Don't block the way."

Shi Wanxia was extremely anxious, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She and Cui Zhihao exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

Cui Zhihao gently touched Shi Wanxia's arm and whispered to comfort her, "Miss Shi, don't worry, let's search carefully again. Brother Lin will definitely be alright."

Shi Wanxia nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

The two decided to split up and expand their search area. Choi Ji-ho walked towards the backyard of the teahouse, where there was a quiet little garden where guests would occasionally stroll and rest.

He passed through a moon gate and saw that the garden was full of flowers and plants, but he could not see the figure of Young Master Lin.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, he noticed something shimmering on a rock in the flowerbed.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a jade pendant worn by Young Master Lin at his waist. It was a family heirloom. Cui Zhihao was startled. It seemed that Young Master Lin had indeed been here, and it was very likely that he had left the jade pendant behind in his haste.

Shi Wanxia was searching near the wine cellar of the teahouse.

She thought that if Young Master Lin encountered any trouble, he might hide in a relatively secluded place.

The wine cellar was filled with a rich aroma of wine, dark and damp. She walked carefully, calling softly, "Young Master Lin, are you here?"

The only response she received was her own echo and the sound of the wine sloshing in the barrel.

Just as Shi Wanxia was about to leave the wine cellar with some disappointment, she heard a light footstep coming from deep inside the cellar.

Her heart tightened, she held her breath, and slowly approached the source of the sound. In the dim light, she saw a figure huddled in a corner.

"Young Master Lin, is that you?" Shi Wanxia asked tentatively.

The figure moved and slowly raised its head; it was Lin Yiyu.

His face was pale, with a bruise on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with fear and exhaustion.

"Sister Shi, save me..." Lin Yiyu said weakly.

Shi Wanxia quickly stepped forward, helped him up, and asked with concern, "Young Master Lin, what happened to you? Who beat you up like this?"

Before Lin Yiyu could answer, Cui Zhihao also came over.

Seeing Lin Yiyu's miserable state, a flash of anger appeared in his eyes: "Who did this?"

Lin Yiyu's lips trembled as he said with difficulty, "It was Zhou Jingming's men... They captured me and brought me here, threatening me... telling me not to get involved in the canal transport..."

Cui Zhihao and Shi Wanxia exchanged a glance, both understanding that the waters behind the canal transport were far deeper than they had imagined.

In an effort to stop their investigation, Zhou Jingming went so far as to target Lin Yiyu.

"Don't be afraid, we'll take you out first," Shi Wanxia said gently.

The three helped Lin Yiyu out of the wine cellar and back into the teahouse lobby.

At this time, there were still quite a few customers in the teahouse, and everyone was busy with their own things, seemingly unaware of what was happening here.

Choi Ji-ho found a quiet corner and had Lin Yi-yu sit down.

He took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, poured out a pill, and handed it to Young Master Lin: "Brother Lin, this is a healing pill. Take it first."

Lin Yiyu took the pill and swallowed it in one gulp. After a while, his complexion improved slightly.

"Thank you so much, Brother Cui and Sister Shi. I owe you all this, otherwise I..." Lin Yiyu said gratefully.

“Young Master Lin, you don’t need to be so polite. Since we’re investigating this case together, we’re partners who will share life and death,” Shi Wanxia said with a smile.

Cui Zhihao looked at Shi Wanxia with eyes full of admiration and love.

He secretly vowed to protect Shi Wanxia and their companions, uncover the truth behind the canal transport, and bring those who committed evil to justice.

However, they all knew that this was just the beginning. Now that Zhou Jingming had taken action, he wouldn't give up easily.

What awaits them next may be even greater dangers and challenges.

But at this moment, their hearts are filled with courage and determination, and no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, they will move forward hand in hand.

Under the warm lights of the teahouse, the three figures clung tightly together.

Shi Wanxia's heart began to beat slightly faster again. She secretly glanced at Cui Zhihao and found that he was also looking at her affectionately.

Their eyes met, and a thousand words were left unsaid.

Shuyun and Qinxin watched from the side, covering their mouths and chuckling, marveling at how deep the affection between the two had become.

“Let’s go back to the manor first. Young Master Lin needs to recover properly, and we also need to make a long-term plan,” Cui Zhihao broke the silence.

Everyone nodded in agreement. They stood up and walked out of the teahouse under the gaze of the crowd.

The sky outside was gradually darkening, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, creating a warm and resolute scene.

They knew that on this night, their fates were once again intertwined, and their feelings for each other grew stronger and more unbreakable through these trials.