Although the library in the outer courtyard of the Yanbei Palace was quite large and contained numerous books, it truly contained only books. It was used by the palace's advisors residing in the outer courtyard, and contained no confidential information. This was why Dongsheng could enter so easily and so frequently.

"Still no, how could there not be the Qu family that the young lady mentioned?" Dongsheng spitted with his right index finger, flipping through the booklet in his hand, muttering to himself.

His voice was very soft, barely moving his lips, so even if someone was nearby, they wouldn't be able to hear what he was saying.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, a gentle voice asked: "What are you looking for?"

Dongsheng was startled. He immediately turned around and saw Xiao Jingxi standing not far from him, but he didn't notice anyone approaching.

After a moment of stunned silence, Dongsheng immediately placed the book in his hand on the nearest wooden ladder and bowed to Xiao Jingxi: "Greetings, sir. I'm here to clean and just flipping through the book."

Xiao Jingxi casually took the booklet that Dongsheng had read on the wooden ladder, smiled slightly, and looked at Dongsheng: "Local Chronicles?"

Dongsheng lowered his head.

Xiao Jingxi handed the booklet back to Dongsheng without making things difficult for him.

"Sir, are you here for some book? I'll help you find it." Dongsheng said immediately.

Xiao Jingxi said, "I happened to be passing by here and knew you were here, so I came to look for you."

Dongsheng immediately lowered his head and said, "Please forgive me, sir. I shouldn't have left my post without permission."

Xiao Jingxi didn't pick up his topic, but asked thoughtfully, "Was she the one who delivered the message to the Lei family?"

Xiao Jingxi didn't specify who she was, but Dongsheng knew. Remembering Ren Yaoqi's instructions, he didn't hide anything and responded readily, "Yes, sir."

Seeing that he admitted it so readily, Xiao Jingxi was speechless.

Xiao Jingxi really seemed to be asking casually. After asking this question, he walked to a bookshelf next to him and looked for a book.

Dongsheng, who had been paying attention to his movements and expressions, hesitated for a long time before finally walking over and asking, "Sir, have you heard of a family named Qu? I heard they were a prominent family in Yanbei decades ago."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingxi looked at Dongsheng in surprise, as if he had not expected Dongsheng to ask him, and he did not answer immediately.

Dongsheng said honestly, "I'm looking for it for Miss Fifth, but I've been searching for a long time and still can't find any clues. I don't know if this local gazetteer is complete."

Dongsheng was asking Xiao Jingxi directly because Ren Yaoqi had told him that it was best to be straightforward with a master like Xiao Jingxi, not to play tricks, and to speak his mind without hiding anything, otherwise he would be in dire straits. He felt that Xiao Jingxi's attitude towards Ren Yaoqi was quite good, and at least for now, there was no conflict of interest.

It was also said that this new master was extremely intelligent and knew everything, so Dongsheng asked. Although he had not served for a long time, Dongsheng still had a feeling that if even Xiao Jingxi didn't know something, then no one else would know it.

All those who served Xiao Jingxi would develop a blind admiration for him to some extent during their interactions with him. This could be considered part of the Second Young Master Xiao's personal charm.

Xiao Jingxi was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about something, but in fact the silence didn't last too long.

"If the local gazetteer here is incomplete, you're probably not going to find a complete one." Xiao Jingxi's voice still carried a lazy smile. This chapter has been read (please click on the next chapter to continue reading!)