Chapter 128 Did you wash these cucumbers before serving them?

Xie Mianmian sat by the window, behind which was a dark alley. There weren't many candles lit in the shop; only the seating areas were illuminated by bright candlelight.

The window was wide open, and the surroundings were dim. In the corner of the window, unnoticed by anyone, the tip of a jade-pink tail stretched in and swayed, begging for food from Xie Mianmian.

It's a giant python.

That day, after Xie Mianmian returned to the mansion, she summoned the giant python and the black wolf to the edge of the back garden, embraced them on either side, and mysteriously told them about her great self-salvation plan.

As for the main beast in charge of this mission, the giant python, because it had rich experience in tracking and hiding, Xie Mianmian made it the leader, leading the black wolf to lurk around them.

Xie Mianmian took out her treasured honey-glazed jerky and fed it to the two big mouths, saying, "That day, I'll have to rely on you to save Mianmian's life."

Its tail tip thumped against its chest. As the Xie family's secret bodyguard, it was the only one capable of this mission.

Moreover, the giant python nuzzled Xie Mianmian's shoulder, whimpering silently, promising to protect the child unconditionally until the end of its own life.

Another furry head nuzzled over, making a gurgling sound.

Xie Mianmian touched the black wolf worriedly. Why was the wolf barking? Was it broken?

"I will protect Mianmian, don't be afraid."

As the black wolf spoke, its tail, hidden behind its back, lashed out like a whip, lashing fiercely at the giant python beside it.

I'll let you have your way this time. Once it gets used to the streets of the capital, it'll take the lead next time, hmph.

Xie Mianmian felt the movement on her ankle and immediately knew that the giant python was hungry. She picked up the food from the plate and put it into her bowl.

The bowl was piled high with bright red, green, and golden fruits, glistening with an enticing sheen.

Xie Mianmian said to herself, "Oh dear, I just saw a pitiful little dog under the window. Mianmian will go feed it."

After saying that, he picked up the bowl and poured it out the window.

Beneath the window, a huge python lay hidden in the darkness, its mouth wide open, obediently accepting food from the child.

"So delicious, so fluffy!" the giant python said smugly, looking at the black wolf sitting to the side.

Xie Mianmian returned to the wooden table and had just picked up her chopsticks when she heard a faint whimpering sound coming from outside the window. It sounded like a very desolate and mournful dog barking.

"Oh dear, the dog is hungry again, and Mianmian still needs to feed it."

She diligently picked up the food, when suddenly, she picked out a strange object from the cucumber salad, which looked like a small wooden stick.

Xie Mianmian picked it up curiously. It felt soft to the touch, almost like paper. With a rub of her little hands, she peeled off a section of the rolled-up strip of paper.

She slowly unfolded the note, and upon closer inspection, she saw two words written on it: "Run away quickly."

Xie Mianmian looked at the Seventh Prince in surprise, and the Seventh Prince raised his eyebrows in astonishment.

Eunuch Li, sitting opposite, didn't see the contents of the note, but the fact that a foreign object appeared in the dish infuriated him.

Before the Seventh Prince could stop him, Eunuch Li shouted, "Outrageous! Waiter, come out here right now! Have you washed these cucumbers?"

The waiter came out in response, holding a wooden tray in his hand. While serving the man who had just entered the store, he smiled and said, "Our store washes vegetables with spring water, so they are absolutely clean. Do you like to try this cucumber? Isn't it especially sweet?"

Hearing this, Xie Mianmian nodded. It was indeed sweet. Wait, no, she shook her head at Eunuch Li, "Let's leave it at that and not argue."

Since the princess had spoken, Eunuch Li had no choice but to suppress his anger and accept the note Xie Mianmian handed him.

It would have been better if he hadn't looked, because what he saw almost made Eunuch Li scream, "Run!" He knew it was a shady business!

Eunuch Li swallowed hard, trying to calm his heart which was pounding in his throat. "It's getting late, shall we go back?"

Xie Mianmian was frantically picking at the food, saying, "Okay, wait a minute, Mianmian." Black Wolf hasn't eaten yet, so he can't leave.

A warm hand covered the back of her hand. "Don't rush, take your time." It was the Seventh Prince.

These few words seemed to have magical power, and Xie Mianmian was no longer afraid. When the Seventh Prince was around, she never needed to worry, because this person would always be there to protect her.

Xie Mianmian felt that he was like a thick, soft quilt in the dead of winter, warm and reassuring, making her want to crawl in and take a long nap.

Thinking this, Xie Mianmian snuggled up to her and said with a grin, "Okay."

The relaxed child looked around and everything seemed normal: the dozing innkeeper and the diners.

Hey, Xie Mianmian looked at the man not far away. He was holding the child in his arms tightly, staring at the dishes in front of him, not touching his chopsticks or waking the child up to eat.

What is he doing? It's so strange.

Soon, a delicious little mountain of food piled up in the bowl again. Xie Mianmian walked to the window and poured it out. A big black wolf was eating it with relish, its fluffy tail sweeping back and forth happily.

Mianmian filled it to the brim for me; she loves me so much, hehe.

The giant pythons crowded together on the plate, not wanting to pay any attention to this stinky wolf. Mianmian fed me first, and I don't need to say what that means.

Xie Mianmian placed the bowl on the wooden table, accidentally making a loud clanging sound. The Seventh Prince and the others thought it was alright, but it startled the man holding the child, making him stand up.

Despite such a large movement, the child remained motionless. Even if he were sleeping soundly, he would turn over and whimper from time to time.

Eunuch Li sensed something was off about the man, but now was not the time to cause trouble. Once they were out, he would immediately order the place sealed off. "Master, let's go."

He threw down a silver ingot at the beginning, which Eunuch Li thought was enough to pay the bill and even buy several baskets of rotten tomatoes and cucumbers to take home.

As Xie Mianmian led the Seventh Prince past the counter, a faint smell of blood reached her nose; she was very sensitive to smells.

No matter where the fragrant and sweet pastries are hidden, Xie Mianmian's little nose can tell just by smelling them. So, is the shopkeeper injured? Is he sticking to the counter despite his disability?

Looking closely, she noticed that the shopkeeper's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color, and a childish voice echoed in the small shop, "Should we call a doctor for him?"

I feel like he's almost dead.

"Hehehe." Before anyone knew it, the waiter walked up to the counter. "Miss, it might be a bit too late to call a doctor now."

After saying that, the tall waiter kicked the shopkeeper, who fell to the ground without struggling. Strangely, he remained in a crawling position, motionless, like a wooden figure.

Eunuch Li screamed inwardly, realizing there was no need to call a doctor; the shopkeeper was beyond dead. He grabbed the two children and hurriedly ran outside, shouting, "Let's go!"