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Jiang Yi knew that she didn't have much time left, so she had been doing her best to arrange her "afterlife" these past few days.

But when Xia Zhi noticed that something was wrong with her, she immediately knelt on the ground, grabbed Jiang Yi's skirt tightly with both hands, and cried and begged her not to leave.

Jiang Yi sighed. Unable to pull her up, she could only squat down and gently wipe away her tears, softly comforting her that everyone has to part ways eventually, it's just a matter of time.

Xia Zhi wouldn't listen, she just kept shaking her head and crying.

This little girl is only seventeen years old this year, the most beautiful time of her life. Jiang Yi is worried that she will have nowhere to go after she leaves, so she wants to entrust her to Su Tong and find her a good family in the future. It would be best if the other party is someone Xia Zhi likes and treats her well. This is better than her spending her whole life as a servant in the mansion...

To everyone's surprise, she refused to let go, clinging tightly to Jiang Yi's clothes as if afraid she would disappear in the blink of an eye. Jiang Yi had no choice but to bring her back. The two sisters had a heart-to-heart talk in the room, asking her what she really wanted and what she was thinking.

Xia Zhi knelt down in front of Jiang Yi, crying and shouting that she would follow her for the rest of her life.

Jiang Yi paused for a moment, then laughed almost cruelly: "Does that mean if I die, you'll die with me?"

Xia Zhi was silent for a moment, then she nodded and said she was willing.

Hearing this, Jiang Yi genuinely laughed, both annoyed and amused. How old was this little girl? In modern society, she'd still be a minor, not even qualified to go to prison, at most she'd be put in a juvenile detention center. Did she even know what death meant, yet she kept saying she'd die with her?! Didn't she have anyone else here she cared about, loved, or who cared for?

Jiang Yi asked her why, and Xia Zhi cried and explained that her mistress was already gone, and she couldn't lose her mistress too...

Jiang Yi was stunned. What was going on? How did Xia Zhi also know that she wasn't the same young lady she used to be?!

Actually, upon closer reflection, it becomes clear. The closer someone is to the original owner, the easier it is to notice something amiss. Xia Zhi, as the original owner's childhood friend, had suffered alongside her in the Jiang family, naturally possessing emotions that outsiders couldn't comprehend. This person from the 21st century possessed the original owner's body, and having spent a lot of time with her, Xia Zhi could naturally sense the change in her. For example, her manner of speaking, her small habits in life, and what she liked and disliked to eat—all these were clues… Therefore, the first person to realize that she and the original owner were not the same person was not He Lin, but Xia Zhi.

Jiang Yi pursed her lips, her throat aching with a soreness. Silently, she raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face and whispered, "I'm sorry..."

"Miss! Xia Zhi doesn't want to leave you, please don't leave me alone! You're the only family I have in this world..."

"Xia Zhi, I'm sorry, I can't agree to your request. You're still young, and you have your own path to walk in the future. Even if I don't walk it, you need to know that you're not living for me, nor for anyone else; you're living for yourself! Do you understand?"

Xia Zhi shook her head, unable to say anything.

"Alright, silly girl, stop crying. Your young lady probably didn't suffer too much when she passed away, and I think I didn't either, so you should be happy for us. I can tell that you and your young lady had a very good relationship, and she would be happy to have a sister like you."

"Miss……"

“Xia Zhi, I’m also very reluctant to leave you all. My friends, family and lover are here, but I still have to go. From beginning to end, I never belonged here. I’m glad to have met you all.”

Xia Zhi wiped away her tears, sniffed, and said, "Miss, I know what to do."

Jiang Yi smiled and said, "What are you going to do? Don't tell me you're still thinking about life and death. That's not something you should be thinking about at your age."

“No, I want to go back to the Jiang family to take care of Miss’s mother. My aunt has always had a cough and is not well received in the Jiang family. So after Miss leaves, I want to go back and take care of her for Miss, which can be considered as fulfilling my filial duty to Miss.”

Are you serious?

Xia Zhi nodded firmly.

She and Jiang Yi grew up together, as close as sisters. Now that her young mistress was gone, it was good to go back and take care of her mother, since she herself had no family left. Although she was weak-willed, it was precisely because of this that Xia Zhi felt even more compelled to go back and keep her company in her mistress's place…

Jiang Yi helped Xia Zhi up from the ground, turned around and walked to the dressing mirror, took a small wooden box and put it into her hand.

"Miss, what is this?"

Jiang Yi smiled and said, "This box contains all my jewelry and money. I'm giving it all to you now."

Xia Zhi quickly waved her hand, as if to stuff it back: "No, Miss, I can't accept this."

"Oh, alright, Xia Zhi, just take it! I don't need it anyway, so consider it a keepsake for you. Didn't you say you were going back to the Jiang family to take care of Jiang Yi's mother? I know she's not doing well there. The gold and silver in here is enough for you to buy a house in the capital. If you're unhappy there, just move out. With He Lin around, I'm sure they won't make things difficult for you."

After a pause, Jiang Yi seemed to suddenly remember something: "...Oh right, I also have quite a bit of money deposited in the biggest money exchange in the south of the city. If it's not enough, just go to the counter and tell the manager my name. The interest and what you have on hand should be enough to get you through some time. If things really get tough later, remember to come to the General's Mansion to find He Lin..."

Jiang Yi explained everything in great detail, leaving no stone unturned. She considered everything for Xia Zhi, both the expected and unexpected. Listening to her words, Xia Zhi felt even more heartbroken. She realized then that her mistress was really leaving, and she would never see her again...

As she pondered, Xia Zhi gripped the box tightly in her hand, her fingernails turning slightly white, and she couldn't help but sniff.

Seeing this, Jiang Yi sighed softly, stepped forward and hugged her, patted Xia Zhi's back and said, "Xia Zhi, thank you. I'm so glad I spent this time here. I will always remember you and miss you."

"Miss……"

"Hey, hey, stop! Stop crying!"

Xia Zhi burst into laughter through her tears, revealing a smile that was even more awkward than crying, and rubbed her eyes.

"Okay, I won't cry."

Jiang Yi was satisfied: "That's more like it!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than there were two knocks on the door.

Jiang Yi patted Xia Zhi, signaling her to wipe her tears, and went to open the door.

When Jiang Yi opened the door, she saw that it was He Lin who had knocked. But before Jiang Yi could speak, He Lin took a small step to the side, only to find someone standing behind him.

The person was wearing a black cloak and a hood that was connected to the cloak, and their face was completely hidden in the darkness, making it impossible to see who they were.

But when he looked up at Jiang Yi, her eyes widened: "You, how did you get here? Aren't you..."

I never expected it to be Qi Junxu!

He ripped off his hat, a smirk playing on his lips: "Are you trying to say that I'm still under house arrest, and how did I manage to escape?"

Jiang Yi asked blankly, "You knew that, yet you still dared to run away?"

Qi Junxu chuckled and sighed, "Didn't I hear about your amazing story, Jiang Yi? I came to join in the fun. Don't worry, Feng He is lying in bed for me, so no one has noticed yet."

Jiang Yi looked at He Lin and asked, "Did you help him escape?"

He Lin glanced at Qi Junxu and said, "No, I didn't know he was coming either."

"Hey, gentlemen, could we talk somewhere else? My caning wounds have just healed, and I don't want to be beaten by my father again! That pain was excruciating, and I remember it vividly!"

Jiang Yi crossed her arms, looked down at him condescendingly, and sneered, "What? So even the Second Prince is afraid of being spanked by His Majesty?"

"Ugh, can't you use a more elegant language? What kind of decorum is it to discuss a man's butt in public? He Lin, aren't you going to do anything about her?!"

"Hmph, I'll make you ache!"

"Hey, you... I only broke out of prison to see you! If I get caught, you'll be fully responsible, and most importantly! Don't forget to get He Lin to bail me out!"

"Who told you to come see me? You came of your own accord, okay? If you're so capable, leave now! So you don't drag him into this later!"

"He Lin, look at how arrogant she is now! She actually dares to drive me away?!"

"yes!"

"..."

Although it was late and no outsiders would come to Luoying Courtyard, the two of them were still arguing so loudly that He Lin, caught in the middle, had a headache from the noise. He stretched out his hands and slapped one of their faces to stop them.

"Alright, if you keep making noise, both of you get out!"

The two immediately stopped and stared at each other.

Jiang Yi gave a light snort and stepped aside to make way for him: "Please, Second Prince!"

Qi Junxu cleared his throat: "That's more like it!"

After he came up the steps, Jiang Yi swung her fist at the air behind him a few times.

Xia Zhi poured a cup of hot tea for each of the three of them and then left. The room was quiet for only a few seconds before Jiang Yi spoke first, asking, "Why are you here?"

Qi Junxu clicked his tongue: "You're so young, yet you've got quite a memory. Didn't I just say that I heard about the strange thing about Jiang Yi coming back from the dead? Come and see what happened."

"More than that, right?"

Qi Junxu took a sip of tea, put down his cup, and smiled, "Of course, I was grateful when you came to visit me when I was injured, so I risked my life to come see you. We're even now."

When he said that, Jiang Yi wanted nothing more than to go up and shut him up. She tried to wink at him, but he wouldn't even look at her. Now look what happened, he's spilled everything!

Sure enough, the next second Qi Junxu met her blinking eyes and almost burst out laughing: "What? Are your eyes twitching?"

Jiang Yi almost lost her temper and started cursing. This guy was definitely doing it on purpose!

"Alright, Jiang Yi, do you think He Lin doesn't know you came to the Zhen'an Prince's Mansion to see me? Don't forget who your husband is. The entire capital is full of Yu Ling Pavilion spies. He already knew about this."

After hearing this, Jiang Yi couldn't help but glance at He Lin.

He Lin remained calm, a hint of a smile hidden deep in his eyes as he met Jiang Yi's gaze; the answer was already clear.