What is this thing?

What is the meaning of something that looks like a jade pendant or a token?

Su Nanxi took it, examined it several times, but still couldn't figure out what it was for.

The material was a bit unusual; she couldn't quite place what it was, but it felt very cool.

This thing really looks like the kind of tokens in TV dramas. As for its shape, well, it's hard to describe. It's shaped like a flower, like a begonia, and it's quite beautiful. The other side is engraved with the character "主" (master).

Su Nanxi asked, puzzled, "Is this for me? What's it for?"

Xiao Yi's face was full of pride and arrogance. "That's right! This is for you, Master. You can use this token to order any Flower Shadow to do something. No Flower Shadow has passed the test yet, but it should be soon."

Su Nanxi was confused again. What flower shadow?

It feels like she's wandered into a den of thieves!

This sounds like some kind of gang!

Seeing Su Nanxi's puzzled expression, Xiao Yi rolled his eyes and stretched his neck. "Master, you forgot? You said you wanted a secret guard! I'm not good at naming things. I remembered the fragrant crabapple scent on you, so I guessed you must like crabapple blossoms. That's why I named it Huaying (Flower Shadow). I assembled it rather hastily, but they were all carefully selected and are quite reliable. It's just that the people need some time to be refined, so it won't be ready so quickly."

Su Nanxi was struck by lightning and stood there frozen, unable to react for a long time.

When did she say she wanted a bodyguard?

Bodyguards aren't something you can just get whenever you want.

Wait, could it be that when that little brat stopped her, he misinterpreted what she said?

Wow! That's quite possible!

This didn't deter the father and son; instead, they became even more determined! Their courage is truly commendable!

That Xiao Yi is really something, he actually believed such words and went to train and train his secret guards!

Should we say he was loyal, or that he trusted his son too much and didn't even ask her to verify it?

It's no use saying anything now, it's already in progress. If she doesn't accept, wouldn't that make him feel bad? It would be a sign of disapproval of his abilities!

Oh! What a beautiful misunderstanding!

Training bodyguards is no simple task; it requires a significant investment to maintain, and money and resources are indispensable.

Su Nanxi quickly accepted it, mentally calculating how much it would cost to raise the child, and the thought made her want to cry.

How could she possibly afford to raise her?

That's so expensive!

Not just anyone can keep secret guards! Only high-ranking officials with money and power keep them to prevent assassination and to direct them to do things in secret.

It seems that Xiao Yi couldn't hold on any longer and came to her for help.

She took a few deep breaths and said slowly, with a hint of helplessness, "I'm not rich right now, so you might have to compromise on money. But I can do my best to provide you with supplies. Uh, come find me at the place where we built the bamboo house before noon tomorrow. Remember to bring a few bags and boxes."

Xiao Yi was a little confused, but he still habitually agreed.

The two didn't talk any more and went their separate ways.

Su Nanxi decided to take a detour and go straight back.

Since we can't find Grand Tutor Xu anyway, and we have things to do now, we shouldn't waste any more time and should hurry back!

Is anyone there?

Suddenly I heard an old man calling for help. He seemed weak and resigned to his fate.

Su Nanxi stopped in her tracks, listened carefully for a while, and then smiled. It was that old man!

Tsk tsk! This old man just loves to cause trouble. Why can't he just stay put? Running all over the mountains!

He still thinks he's a seventeen or eighteen-year-old lad!

She encountered these pits twice while calling for help, and before she encountered them, she fell into them countless times!

She suddenly became very curious about how the old man managed to save himself and get up on his own when no one else was there to help him!

This old man is no ordinary person!

However, Su Nanxi didn't want to stay too long. She was in a hurry to prepare supplies for Xiao Yi, so after thinking for a moment, she decided to leave as soon as she rescued him.

As it turned out, the old man was overjoyed to see her; anyone who didn't know better would have thought he had run into an old friend!

"Girl, what a coincidence! I've run into you again! You saved me again. By the way, did you bring any food? Give me some, I'm starving!"

Su Nanxi was speechless. This old man was really something!

You have to provide him with a meal if you save him!

Forget it, arguing with an old man makes her seem petty. It's just food, she still has plenty.

The old man looked at her expectantly, and when he saw Su Nanxi take out a lot of food from her basket, he immediately took it and started eating.

Tsk! How long has it been since I last ate anything!

Seeing that the old man was enjoying his meal, Su Nanxi didn't disturb him. She planned to wait until he finished eating, then take him to the foot of the mountain before returning home.

To her surprise, the old man stopped eating when he saw her about to sit down and said to Su Nanxi, "Girl, is there more? Give me some more."

Su Nanxi glanced at the food on the leaves, then looked at the old man. This old man can eat so much!

Seeing her suspicion, the old man quickly explained, "Don't let my thin appearance fool you, I've probably eaten a lot. That's why I fell into the pit again while looking for food."

Su Nanxi thought about it and realized it was quite possible. Oh well, she'd already given them all, so she decided to just give in to one old man.

They gave some more, then stopped.

The old man, however, started to shoo her away, saying, "That's enough, thank you so much! Girl, I see you're very busy, so I won't keep you any longer. You should hurry down the mountain. I know this path very well. Once you've eaten your fill and have the energy, you can walk back by yourself. Don't worry!"

Tsk! Who's worried about you? This mountain is yours, who's afraid you'll get lost!

Su Nanxi really did leave. After she walked far away, she faintly heard someone say, "Leave some for me," and then there was no more sound. She didn't pay any attention to it.

They found the children, released a few rabbits and pheasants, and let the children catch them before going home.

As the weather gets warmer and there hasn't been any rain for a long time, the trees and flowers are wilting a bit, and the ground is hard.

There are fewer wild vegetables to pick on the mountain now; they have to go deeper into the woods to find them.

Su Nanxi shielded her eyes with her hand, gazing at the scorching sun and the cloudless sky. She sighed inwardly, thinking that if it didn't rain soon, there would probably be a severe drought.

Upon returning to the Mo family home, they found that guests had arrived, including Wang Shi, Zhou Yuzhu, and Qiu Huiling.

Su Nanxi was stunned for a moment, wondering why this Wang always brought Qiu Huiling with her.

Qiu Huiling isn't even a relative, is it appropriate to keep bringing her along?

Suddenly, I felt that Wang Shi was a bit clueless. She dared to bring just anyone to other people's homes. She didn't mind if they ate and drank for free, but how much did Wang Shi really know about Qiu Huiling?

What kind of person is Qiu Huiling? Does Wang Shi really know anything about her?

Don't let yourself be blinded, or you'll end up letting a wolf into your house!

She couldn't stop Wang from bringing the wolf into the house, but she was determined not to let Wang lead the wolf into the Mo family!

You can tell from Qiu Huiling's eyes that she's not a docile woman; she's even flirting with married men. What does that mean?

Even if you like someone, you must restrain yourself and abide by etiquette!

"Mute girl, why is Young Master Mo in a wheelchair again? Is he injured?"