"That's absolutely right, that's absolutely right. The daughter of the Prime Minister's family rarely comes into contact with men outside the family, so it's quite unexpected that she often hears Gui Ge's name in her ear."

"In addition, with his handsome appearance and his dashing demeanor in front of the Prime Minister's daughter on many occasions, always ready to help those in need, how could anyone not fall for him!"

The thief chuckled, a lewd look on his face.

"You little rascal, you've really learned to tease your brother Gui now." Xue Pinggui shook his head with a smile on his face.

It was as if the daughter of the prime minister was already in his grasp, and he could take whatever he wanted from her.

Later, when Xiaolian went out to buy some pastries and snacks for her young mistress, Xue Pinggui took the opportunity to get close to her and subtly revealed his usual way of doing things, as well as his deeds of helping those in distress.

She wanted to use Xiaolian to reveal these things to the Prime Minister's daughter, hoping that the Prime Minister's daughter would take notice of her sooner!

Xiao Lian did not disappoint Xue Pinggui's efforts. After returning, she would often tell Mo Qian about Xue Pinggui's heroic deeds.

When Mo Qian saw Xiao Lian praising Xue Pinggui in front of her, she knew that Xue Pinggui might have already met Xiao Lian!

However, Mo Qian did not show any emotion. She thought that it was about time for the woman she had been secretly contacting to make her appearance!

I need Xiaolian's mouth to pass this on to Xue Pinggui!

I just hope that Xue Pinggui won't disappoint me. After all, the stage is already set, and all that's missing is the lead actor!

"Young Master Xue, I may not be going out as often lately. I heard from Miss that the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Jiedushi is coming to the capital to choose a husband. Our Prime Minister specifically instructed our Miss to treat her well, since the Pingxi Jiedushi is a high-ranking and powerful official, and the Master has to give him face."

“These days, I’ve been accompanying Miss to entertain the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Jiedushi’s family, so I’m probably not free to go. Young Master Xue, you don’t need to be so polite. You always help me carry things. Young Master Xue is so kind!” Xiao Lian said to Xue Pinggui with a smile.

If it weren't for meeting Young Master Xue the last few times, I would have been exhausted. Besides buying pastries for the young lady, I also went out to buy some household items for girls. Not wanting to make the trip back and forth, I brought them back with me.

After all, these items weren't provided by the household, and she didn't know how to do needlework. Since she didn't want to ask other maids for help and incur favors, she could only come to the street to buy them.

In addition, last time I wasn't paying attention and was almost kidnapped, but it was Young Master Xue who appeared in time and saved me from danger.

Thinking of this, I felt even more grateful to Xue Pinggui, and my face became even more sincere. Young Master Xue is truly a good person!

"No need to be so polite. I just happened to be there, and seeing that Miss Xiaolian was having trouble picking it up, I just did it for her." Xue Pinggui waved his hand, looking very modest.

"Xiao Lian, you just mentioned that the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Jiedushi is coming to the capital?" Xue Pinggui brought it up casually, as if it were just a casual remark in the course of conversation.

"Yes! The military governor of Pingxi! Even my prime minister has to give him some face. My young lady said that she is the eldest daughter of the military governor of Pingxi, and she didn't take a fancy to any man in her fiefdom."

"Thinking that the capital city is a place of outstanding people and many talented men, I thought of finding a handsome, skilled, brave and resourceful young man to be my son-in-law."

Xiao Lian didn't notice Xue Pinggui's cryptic remarks and proceeded to tell him everything she had heard from the young lady.

"Yes, Miss Lian, you'll have to work hard these days. You must take good care of yourself and not overwork yourself."

After hearing the news he wanted to know, Xue Pinggui turned his attention to Xiaolian and asked her about it.

"Young Master Xue, this won't tire me out. It will just take some mental effort. You can leave the hard work to the maids below. Don't worry."

Xiao Lian replied casually, without the slightest hesitation in her words or expression, as if she hadn't noticed the slightly ambiguous tone in Xue Pinggui's voice!

"Okay, that's good. It's not good to overwork yourself."

"Yes, we can't overwork ourselves. We need to keep our health up so we can serve Miss. She's quite delicate, and she really can't do without me by her side."

Xiao Lian thought about some of her mistress's little habits, which the other maids weren't aware of. She was the most considerate and always put her mistress first, which was why she was able to serve her so comfortably! A look of pride appeared on her face.

"Yes, it's getting late. I've been out for a while now. If Miss doesn't need me, I'll head back now. Farewell, Young Master Xue."

Xiao Lian smiled, waved to Xue Pinggui, and then turned and left.

The smile on Xue Pinggui's face, which had been gentle, vanished after Xiaolian turned away, replaced by an inscrutable expression, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"The military governor of Pingxi?" There was a hint of greed in his voice.

During this time, through Xiaolian, he also subtly revealed his various heroic deeds to the Third Miss of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

In addition, every time the daughter of the Prime Minister's family went out, he would try his best, but for some reason, the effect was minimal.

The daughter of the Prime Minister's family has not improved her at all. Now that the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Jiedushi's family has come to the capital to choose a husband, it is a good opportunity.

After all, someone who even the prime minister has to give face to must have considerable power and status. However, although progress is not going well now, he is still more familiar with the prime minister's daughter.

Wang Baochuan is the legitimate daughter of the Pingxi Jiedushi family, whom I have never met before. I don't know if she is easy to win over. Thinking about how much effort I have put in, and I still haven't won her over, I feel frustrated. So, should I give up on Wang Baochuan?

It's not time to make a decision yet; let's learn more about it first!

Shortly after Xiaolian left, Xue Pinggui also departed. Judging from his hurried steps, it was clear that Xiaolian's words had left an impression on him.

When Mo Qian saw Xiao Lian return, judging from her carefree demeanor, she knew that Xue Pinggui had probably already tricked her into revealing those words.

However, I'm going to let him trick me. Only information that he gets himself will be truly believed!

To some extent, Xue Pinggui was still somewhat suspicious, perhaps inherited from the old emperor, Mo Qian thought to herself.

Now that Xiaolian is back, it seems we can proceed with the next task.

Thinking of this, Mo Qian suddenly spoke up in the empty room.

"An Yi, for the next task, do it as I instructed before."

"Yes." A deep voice reached Mo Qian's ears, and then An Yi left silently.

The Prime Minister's residence has always had the habit of training assassins. Because of Prime Minister Wang's affection for Wang Baochuan, he even gave the original owner the most skilled assassin, An Yi.

Unfortunately, the original owner ultimately failed to live up to this kindness!

In the previous life, the original owner also had an assassin. On one occasion when he was on his way to offer incense, he encountered an assassin. Even if Xue Pinggui hadn't appeared, the original owner would have been safe and sound.

However, in the previous life, because the original owner was willing to sever ties with Prime Minister Wang by striking his palm three times for Xue Pinggui, the death squad he had given was naturally taken back as well.

I won't be as foolish as the original owner, giving up everything for a man!