The existing four markets had indeed been overloaded. However, Baishao and Ning Liang had suggested that the remaining eight markets should not be opened at once. Instead, they should be opened through competitive bidding. They also had to plan out corresponding areas within the markets so that it would be easier to manage and attract more foreign merchants.
To put it bluntly, it was hunger marketing.
After a few days, the shadow brought about by the massacre seemed to have dissipated a lot.
However, within these five days, she had received news of several attacks on the young people of the Gong Family who were carrying out tasks or participating in training.
In the beginning, she thought it was done by those merchants who were unwilling to give up or by hostile families like the Baili Family.
However, the investigation results brought back by her brother showed that things were not as simple as she had thought.
"Are you saying that you suspect that this was done by the murderer who massacred the Gong Family?"
Lin Nansheng's expression was a little ugly, but he still nodded.
"Indeed. Do you still remember that they had intercepted and killed those merchants who wanted to cancel the lease? "
Of course. Moreover, the people who followed them had reported the specific details of the incident.
If not for them, Master Wei and the others would have been dead.
Now, they were hiding in some corner, shivering in fear.
"We found that they should be the same group of people. Moreover, they have a strong killing intent. They only kill the people of the Gong Family and turn a blind eye to outsiders. "
This was a little strange.
She curled her index finger and knocked on her forehead.
"If they want to sow discord between us and the other families, they should at least disguise themselves, right?"
Lin Nansheng also felt that it was strange.
"That's what's wrong. Our men had fought with them several times. Not only did they not change their martial arts, but they also dressed the same way. Could it be that they take us for fools? "
No, that was definitely not the reason.
If their purpose was not to discredit or sow discord, it seemed that their purpose was to kill.
However, what was the common point of these people being targeted?
She rubbed the area between her eyebrows, feeling more and more confused.
"What's wrong? You haven't been resting well recently. I see that there are dark bruises under your eyes. "
Lin Nansheng was most concerned about his sister's physical condition.
"No, it's just that I haven't been sleeping well recently. Whenever I lie down, I will dream, but the strange thing is, every time I wake up, I will forget about it. "
She couldn't tell if it was a beautiful dream or a nightmare, but once she fell asleep, she would fall into a series of dreams.
Every time, the system would be cut off. No matter how Xiao Yao tried to contact her, she couldn't.
However, both the system and her body showed that everything was normal.
She thought that maybe it was because she had been thinking too much recently, so she was like this.
"If you really can't sleep well, you can go out of the city with me during the day. You can pretend to be one of my soldiers, and I will protect you. "
Squatting in front of his sister, Lin Nansheng said worriedly.
"Alright, I'm not a child anymore. Brother, it's almost the end of the year. Shouldn't you settle the matter between you and Sister Hui? "
She hurriedly changed the topic, and Lin Nansheng seemed a little shy.
"Hui 'er said that there's no rush. She said that we should wait until we find father. But I don't think I can be so irresponsible. At the very least, I have to give her a proper title. "
Lin Mengya nodded, feeling gratified.
"Yes. I've also discussed this with great-grandfather. Great-grandfather wants to make the relationship between you two public after the marriage is settled. It won't be too late to wait for father to come back before you get married. "
Lin Nansheng naturally agreed with her.
In this way, it was a good thing for the family.
At the same time, the disciples of the Gong Family, who were practicing outside, also rushed back to the main city for the New Year.
But those mysterious killers, who seemed to be able to kill people at any time, disappeared without a trace.
Seeing that the case of family extermination was about to become an unsolved case, the Gong Family didn't give up.
However, they were more cautious in their actions, and now all the residents in the city were protected.
"Another year has passed."
Shang'er was getting older, and now her body was getting clumsier.
Sitting in front of the window, she sighed as she looked at the snowy scenery outside.
"Yes, what do you think of the little jacket I made for the baby in your belly?"
Baiji bit off the last silk thread and handed the delicate little red jacket to Shang'er.
The latter looked surprised and turned it over and over again, as if she was enjoying it very much.
"Sister Baiji's cooking is really good. In the future, I will let you make all the clothes for my child!"
Shang'er's sweet mouth had already won the hearts of her sisters.
Seeing that she was younger than Baizhi, but pregnant, Baiji and the others were of course distressed.
With their care and company, Shang'er's health was getting better day by day.
A few days ago, when Lin Mengya told her that she might be pregnant with a pair of twins, she was even happier.
"Okay, I couldn't ask for more."
Baiji agreed with a smile. At this time, the two children who had just returned from outside immediately surrounded Baiji.
"Aunt, I want it too!"
"Ning 'er wants it too!"
Baiji looked at the two handsome young men who were so pretty that they were actually 'fighting for her affection'. She was so happy that she couldn't be more beautiful.
"Okay, okay, okay, both of you have it!"
Lin Mengya, who had been sitting by the window without saying a word, looked at her son with a smile.
"Do you want to tire your Aunt Baiji to death?"
After Baiji and the others came, they spoiled the two boys even more.
This was the time when the little boy was naughty, and he was about to stir up the whole Gong family.
He made the whole Gong family turn upside down.
Fortunately, most of the time, they were still obedient and sensible, especially in front of her.
"Mother!"
Two pieces of steaming hot rice cakes landed on her body with a splat.
Lin Mengya rubbed their little faces one by one and felt much better.
Sure enough, giving birth to a child was to relieve boredom. Otherwise, what would be the fun?
"Mother, Master Xiao seems to have something on his mind today."
Moyan whispered in her ear.
Lin Mengya picked them up, put them on her lap, and asked, "What's wrong with Master Xiao?"
"I seem to have heard that someone is coming to the academy recently. Third Uncle doesn't want them to come in, so they go to bother Third Uncle and those masters every day. Even Master Xiao seems to be annoyed by them. "
Moyan should be talking about the Jin family's desire to enter the academy.
This time, Lin Mengya didn't know if they were determined to send people here.
Although Third Brother had repeatedly refused, the Jin family didn't retreat. Instead, they spent a lot of money to bribe the masters in the academy.
In this way, sooner or later, someone would be unable to resist the temptation and change sides.
What was more, in their opinion, there was nothing wrong with letting the Jin family come in.
But what was the purpose of the Jin family this time?
The more urgent they were, the more she couldn't give in.
In the past few days, Third Brother had been pestered, so he often stayed in the academy at night.
Lin Mengya also sent people to send food and drinks to Third Brother every two or three days. She thought that the Jin family would give up after a few days, but unexpectedly, Jin Yao took the initiative to visit her.
But compared to the aggressive Jin Yao from before, the current Jin Yao seemed to be generous and straightforward. She was different from the typical daughter of a noble family.
"Master Gong, I took the liberty to come here. I don't know if I'm disturbing you."
If it weren't for the fact that she had seen how this person schemed against her as Su Mei, Jin Yao was indeed a master of communication based on her appearance and manner of speaking.
She was clearly such a jealous and ruthless woman, but in front of others, she always had a magnanimous appearance, it was very easy for others to have the intention to get close to her.
However, Lin Mengya wasn't among these people.
"No, I wonder what's the urgent matter for Miss Jin to come here this time?"
Jin Yao pursed her lips and pretended to be shy, saying, "In fact, it's not an important matter. It's just that a few days ago, the elders of my family insisted that the children of the Jin family should also enter the Si Tai Academy. Unfortunately, we came late. Dean Gong said that there were no vacant seats in the academy and we should come again at the beginning of the next year. But my family is pressing me, so I have no choice but to come to you. "
These words sounded so dignified and dignified.
Lin Mengya thought for a moment and then said tactfully, "I also want to help the Jin family, but the affairs of the academy have always been handled by my third brother. Even if I want to, I can't. "
But Jin Yao didn't seem to care. She quickly nodded and said, "Of course I know this. However, I still hope that you can make an exception. After all, you are the one who founded the Si Tai Academy. I think you are the one who most hopes that it will prosper. The Jin family also greatly admires your heroic deeds. "
Jin Yao kept praising her, but it only made Lin Mengya feel that it was increasingly fake.
Lin Mengya had no choice but to play Tai Chi with her. After much difficulty, she finally sent her away.
The servant who was in charge of tidying up the room had just entered when she twitched her nose and desperately sniffed the air in the small reception hall.
"What is this? Why does it smell so strange?"
She grumbled, but together with her companions, she tidied up everything here and left.
That night, Lin Mengya had just fallen asleep when the dream that should have been familiar came again.
But this time, it was clearly much clearer than the night before.
The next day, when she woke up from the dream, she felt as if her body had been run over by a car. It was sore and swollen, and her mind was groggy. She couldn't lift her spirits.
"Xiao Yao."
She connected her consciousness to the system and Xiao Yao immediately jumped out and asked worriedly, "Master, are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
She shook her head, closed her eyes and leaned against the bed to rest.
She knew that she had dreamed again last night.
She didn't know why, but she had a feeling that she would be immersed in the dream and would never wake up again.
Just where did the problem lie?
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