The woman in front of me is probably around 175 centimeters tall.

She seemed to be a few years older than me, and her physique was much more robust than women her age, because she was a woman disguised as a man.

In addition, her well-defined jawline gave her a more heroic air and a less feminine look.

Due to long-term training, the woman was almost indistinguishable from the man.

"What a cool young lady, I love her!" Li Baobei thought to herself.

The shadow guard said expressionlessly, "Greetings, Miss. I am your subordinate, Anji."

That's really great! Having such a beautiful and extraordinary young lady protecting me makes me feel so safe!

happy!

Anji looked at her new master; even dressed in men's clothing, her beautiful face was still undeniable.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her skin was so white and flawless that it looked like a piece of white jade that would break at the slightest touch. Even the ancient handsome man Pan An would pale in comparison to her.

Because of Prime Minister Li, Li Baobei was secretly placed in He You's team by He You's superior, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

This is equivalent to what is now called "using connections."

Who wouldn't want to use the back door if they could? Li Baobei did it with complete confidence.

He You's subordinates are all hidden talents, and ordinary people can hardly get in.

If it weren't for Prime Minister Li's acquaintance with the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Li Baobei would probably have had no chance of joining He You's team even if she tried her hardest.

"Sir, this is the servant sent down from above to do odd jobs for you," He You's subordinate, a war slave, led Li Baobei into He You's study.

He You was intently looking at the documents on the cutting board, without looking up.

"No need," he coldly refused, without uttering a single extra word.

Li Baobei was suddenly shocked!

No way! If I get kicked out like this, I might never be able to get back in.

With a thud, she immediately knelt on the ground, raised her head anxiously, and said, "My lord, I can do everything. I'm proficient in washing clothes, cooking, and cleaning. Please, please let me stay!"

She deliberately lowered her voice to make it sound deeper.

Um!!!

Why does that voice sound so familiar?

He You suddenly raised her eyes and looked directly at Li Baobei.

Li Baobei suddenly felt a tightness all over her body from his gaze, and lowered her head heavily, feeling as if she was about to tremble.

She forced herself to remain calm, determined not to reveal any weakness.

He You's lips curled slightly, and he thought to himself, "Interesting, very interesting."

He stood up and slowly walked towards the person kneeling on the ground.

She was dressed in men's clothing, her hair was tied up high, and her petite figure looked frail. She really looked like a small restaurant owner.

hehe!

I'd like to see what brings the dignified Third Miss of the Prime Minister's mansion to my Dali Temple.

He then turned around and sat back down.

"Stay!"

“I’ll leave him in my study to handle things. I’ve been feeling really bored lately!” He You said with a faint smile that was hard to detect.

"You'll work here. If you don't understand anything, just ask me," the war slave said before walking out.

He You frowned as he looked at the person kneeling on the ground.

"Come and help me grind the ink," he said coldly.

Only then did Li Baobei seem to wake up from her dream, realizing that she had stayed behind?

6!!

She stood up nervously and walked to He You's desk, where she began to grind ink.

"What's your name?" He You asked casually.

Li Baobei answered timidly, "My name is Li Dabao, and I am 17 years old this year." She had picked at her toes so much that they could fit in a three-bedroom apartment, and in her haste, she came up with such a clumsy name, "Li Dabao."

He You stopped talking and began to write.

He wields his brush with effortless grace, producing beautiful characters with every stroke elegant and graceful.

Li Baobei exclaimed in amazement, "As expected of you! Your handwriting reflects your personality."

She felt a pang of sadness as she thought about how her handwriting looked like it had been chewed by a dog.

These past two days, Li Baobei has been either grinding ink for He You or cleaning the study.

This man really has a severe case of mysophobia!

She was made to start over from scratch at the slightest inconvenience.

She hid in her room and cursed He You countless times.

But there's nothing I can do; I like him, and he's the one I'm trying to win over.

It's so difficult, it's harder than climbing to the heavens.

Two days later, news spread from the Dali Temple that He You had a subordinate who looked like a woman.

Since everyone had been conducting business in He You's study, they began to speculate.

Most people guessed that He You had not married for many years and was not interested in women because he liked men.

They believed that Li Dabao was Luan Tong, whom He Youyang had raised; otherwise, why would the Dali Temple recruit such a weak and frail subordinate?

That day, Li Baobei came out of the study carrying half a bucket of water and bumped into Zhan Nu.

She noticed that the war slave's eyes were darting around, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, feeling extremely frustrated.

“Brother Zhan Nu, just say what you want to say. Why are you being so hesitant?” she said frankly.

After thinking it over and over again, Zhan Nu finally spoke up, "Have you heard the rumors lately?" He couldn't hold it in any longer, so he blurted it out.

Li Baobei asked innocently, "What rumor?"

She spends her days either cleaning or on her way to clean; she has no time to gossip with others.

The slave's face turned red instantly. "They said you... you're an adult..." The slave couldn't continue.

"Oh well, never mind, as long as the adults are happy, it doesn't matter," he said, then turned and left.

He knew that the lord never got close to women, and that he had recently shown a different attitude towards Prime Minister Li's third daughter, so he thought that the lord had finally found love.

But nothing came of it.

If the adult truly prefers a man, then as long as the adult is happy, the mother doesn't care.

Zhan Nu was a slave that He You bought by chance at the arena. After following He You, he realized that he could live like a human.

He secretly resolved that he would only follow the adults for the rest of his life and would never betray them.

Li Baobei found the war slave's behavior inexplicable, so she continued carrying the water and left.

Lying in bed at night, she felt this was the happiest moment of her day.

Anji and Li Baobei were assigned to the same room, which was far from the other guards' quarters, so it was very quiet.

He has an awesome dad who can sleep in a private room at work.

Anji was assigned to the Dali Temple Minister's team, and was only one courtyard away from her.

Li Baobei closed her eyes to rest, and suddenly thought of the rumors that Zhan Nu had mentioned earlier that day.

What exactly is the rumor?

She opened her eyes and looked at Anji curiously, "Any rumors about me lately?"

Anji was meticulously tidying his clothes when he heard her words. He said calmly, "Recently, some people have been saying that Lord Heyou likes men and that you are his kept man, Miss."

Upon hearing this news, she was first stunned, then frowned as if pondering something, and then her eyes widened and her mouth opened wide, as if she suddenly understood why the war slave had blushed.

This is... so embarrassing!

God!!!

A silent night.