Chapter 25 Ninth Master is definitely on Si Niannian's side!

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Si Niannian sidestepped and kicked away the deadly spear, then with a backhand slap, she pulled away Gu Yu who was lunging at her, and with a twist of her wrist, she snatched the curved knife from his hand.

The curved blade shattered from the impact of the silver spear, and Si Niannian retreated swiftly without lingering in the fight!

Just as Jie Ge'an was about to strike again, Si Niannian ripped off the glazed tiles on the wall with a knife and slammed it into Jie Ge'an's face!

The sounds of fighting, angry shouts, and all sorts of chaotic noises were gradually drowned out by the instrumental music coming from the banquet hall.

As the broken tiles on the wall crashed to the ground, the person who was fighting with Jie Ge'an just a second ago had already run away!

Jie Ge'an raised his hand to stop Gu Yu and the others, and said in a deep voice, "There's no need to chase after them."

The person who infiltrated the Duke's mansion is already dead.

Jie Ge'an jumped down from the wall and, after confirming that Jie Changying was unharmed, handed her over to Jingzhe.

Gu Yu picked up the shattered scimitar and said with surprise and doubt, "Ninth Master, that person just now..."

"Do you know why you're still alive?" Jie Ge'an glanced at the dead bandit and said subtly, "Because she didn't want to kill you."

The bandit was killed when his heart meridian was shattered by a single blow.

If that palm strike that snatched the knife had landed on him, Gu Yu would have died.

Gu Yu swallowed hard, not daring to make a sound.

Jie Ge'an picked up a piece of shattered gauze from the ground, catching the lingering peculiar fragrance in the air, and lowered his eyes with an ambiguous expression.

Was it an act of heroism or murder to cover it up?

One night on Canglang Mountain, Si Niannian risked her life to save everyone from the Duke's mansion.

Is this just a coincidence?

Or was it a deliberate act?

"Where is the eldest daughter of the Song family?" Jie Ge'an shattered the veil in his palm and said slowly, "I want to see her."

"immediately!"

After being knocked unconscious, Xie Changying was taken to a safe place. Xie Ge'an changed his clothes and appeared in the banquet hall to everyone's surprise!

Jie Ge'an never attends banquets like this!

Those present rose to greet him, but Jie Ge'an walked straight toward the Song family's seats.

A blush rose on Song Qinghan's face. She lowered her head shyly and softly called out, "Greetings, Lord Marquis."

Before Madam Song's smile could turn into flattery, Jie Ge'an cut to the chase: "Where is the eldest daughter?"

"I heard that the eldest young lady has arrived today, so I came here specifically to pay my respects," Jie Ge'an asked curiously. "What? She's not here?"

Song Qinghan silently clenched the soft flesh of her jaw.

Madam Song paused for a moment, then said with delight, "Replying to Your Excellency, Niannian was just here a moment ago."

"I don't even know where we're going now..."

Looking for me?

Si Niannian suddenly appeared, her face and hands still wet with water droplets, and she had clearly changed her clothes.

Granny Xi followed behind her, explaining with a smile, "The young lady drank a few too much fruit wine and got a little tipsy, accidentally soiling her clothes."

"I found her a new set of clothes to change into, and I just got them ready."

Jie Ge'an narrowed his seemingly affectionate eyes, a half-smile playing on his lips: "The young lady is with the old woman?"

When Granny Xi saw Madam Song, she nodded decisively: "Of course."

Si Niannian did indeed get her clothes dirty after drinking and needed to change, and it was indeed she who helped her change.

Although Si Niannian went out for a walk and came back saying she was a little drunk, it seems that this is indeed the case.

Anyway, that's how Si Niannian avoids being scolded by Madam Song!

Ninth Master, just like her, is definitely on Si Niannian's side!

Jie Ge'an caught a lingering, unique fragrance at the tip of his nose, and suddenly smiled, a captivating tenderness appearing unexpectedly in his usually cold and sharp eyes: "I see..."

"I have some fruit wine that's relatively young and won't make you drunk easily. Since you like it, young lady, I'll have someone send some more to your residence later."

Si Niannian's fingers, tucked into her sleeve, were still trembling uncontrollably, and her arm was also aching slightly from the domineering internal force.

But the dog bites Lü Dongbin, and the culprit who beat her is still babbling on!

Si Niannian really didn't want to talk to him. Still a little drunk, she blinked slowly and mumbled, "Oh."

Jie Ge'an: "..."

Madam Song: "..."

Madam Song pinched Si Niannian anxiously: "The Marquis is talking to you! What's wrong with you, child..."

"Madam Song."

Jie Ge'an interrupted Madam Song's reprimand and said calmly, "Since the eldest young lady is drunk, there's no need to say anything more."

"I'm only here to show my welcome to our distinguished guest; I have no other intentions."

Si Niannian was helped to sit down by Granny Xi. Her head drooped, and she seemed disoriented, remaining silent.

Jie Ge'an glanced at her helplessly and said gently, "Then I won't disturb you any longer. Please enjoy your meal."

Jie Ge'an finally left, accompanied by fawning and obsequious voices all the way. Madam Song wanted to interject, but she couldn't find a chance to speak!

But Si Niannian, that useless fellow, actually dared to pick up the wine glass on the table and drink!

Madam Song was so angry she wanted to strangle her: "All you know how to do is drink!"

"You're so drunk, what are you going to do about your fifth brother's situation?!"

They've been at the Duke's mansion for half a day, and they still haven't found a chance to bring it up!

Si Niannian seemed to be really drunk. She glanced at her with hazy eyes and silently picked up her wine glass again.

Because of Si Niannian's obvious fondness for the wine, Jie Ge'an actually had a cartload of wine prepared and followed behind the Song family's carriage, so that Si Niannian could take it all back!

Madam Song was extremely anxious and wished she could throw Si Niannian out of the carriage!

Song Qinghan felt a lump in her throat thinking about Jie Ge'an's neglect of her, but she still comforted herself, saying, "Mother, there's still a chance."

"Tomorrow, the officials' wives will go outside the city to distribute porridge. Aren't the people from the Duke's mansion going too?"

This winter has been plagued by disasters, making life difficult for the people.

To pray for the people, the Empress specially set up ten miles of soup kitchens outside the city and called on officials and their families to distribute soup to relieve the disaster.

Madam Song is also an official's wife, so they can go along too!

Madam Song slapped her forehead and said with a wry smile, "Yes, yes, I was so anxious that I lost my mind. We can still see each other tomorrow!"

"We'll definitely find a solution tomorrow!"

There was no alcohol at the porridge distribution point, so no matter how disobedient Si Niannian was, she wouldn't have a chance to get drunk!

Since Si Niannian was deemed drunk and unable to do anything, she was picked up by Lai's mother with two maids as soon as she entered the door.

When Song Qinghan saw the bracelet on Qiuyue's wrist, her pupils suddenly contracted, and she called out to her, "Your bracelet looks quite unique."

Qiuyue didn't notice anything amiss and cheerfully replied, "Replying to Second Miss, this is a special reward from Eldest Miss because she thinks I've served her well."

After hearing this, Song Qinghan smiled in praise: "You served me well, so of course I'll reward you."

"Alright, you can go now."

Qiuyue bowed and took her leave with a cheerful expression.

Song Qinghan also whispered, "Mother, I want to go see Fifth Brother."

Thinking of Song Mo, Madam Song sighed repeatedly with worry: "Well, your fifth brother listens to you the most. Go and persuade him properly, there's still a way."

No matter what, she will definitely find a way to get Song Mo into the academy!

Song Qinghan nodded gently, but her face quickly darkened after she left the main courtyard.

Si Niannian repeatedly humiliated her at the Duke's mansion, causing her to be ridiculed by others. Si Niannian even dared to use her things to reward the maid!

Si Niannian dared to humiliate her like this!

She was determined to make Si Niannian pay a terrible price!