Chapter 195 Premonition

Zhong Min and Qin Ke had a conversation that was neither long nor short. During the conversation, she did not hold back at all and told Qin Ke everything that Xier had said before. Finally, she expressed her own thoughts and ultimate goal.

In reality, she just wanted Qin Ke to help her return this priceless box to Xiao Mingzheng as soon as possible. After all, the longer such a thing stayed with her, the more uneasy she would feel. Furthermore, Xiao Mingzheng needed money right now. Once the war started, the money would be like a bottomless pit, and no amount of money would be enough.

"Brother Qin, I'd like you to go to Muzhou for me and return these things to Xiao Mingzheng." Zhong Min pushed the small box closer to Qin Ke and continued, "Every item in here is priceless. I definitely can't accept them. But now Xier refuses to go back, and it's not convenient for me to do it myself, so I can only trouble you."

Qin Ke glanced at the wooden box and said after a moment, "If you want to return the things, I have no objection. However, this place is quite far from Muzhou. A round trip by horseback at the fastest speed would take about twenty days. If I leave, I won't be able to rest assured that you will be left here alone."

"Xi'er also said that there are actually people around us. I think you should have noticed it when you go to the market every day. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to get some information so quickly, right?" Zhong Min thought about it now. It seems that Qin Ke actually knew from the beginning that Xiao Mingzheng had secretly sent people to protect them, but he just didn't say it out loud. After all, having more people guarding the perimeter is indeed much safer.

Seeing that Zhong Min seemed to have known about it, Qin Ke couldn't help but smile and stopped hiding it: "You're right, I knew about it from the beginning, but I didn't think they would have any impact on anything, and besides, they meant well, so I didn't tell you."

Zhong Min nodded, knowing that Qin Ke meant well. Although she didn't want to accept Xiao Mingzheng's self-willed behavior again, sometimes she had to admit that he meant well after all.

"Brother Qin, don't worry about going to Muzhou. In fact, our current situation is not a big problem. The court and Muzhou are at war, and everyone's eyes and attention are focused there. As for a small person like me, I no longer have much influence on those interest groups."

"That being said, it's always better to be careful." Qin Ke didn't think so. Although the secret agents wouldn't act as obviously as they did in the capital, and wouldn't spend too much effort hunting down Zhong Min at this time, what about the others? If he remembered correctly, there were at least two forces paying attention to Zhong Min's actions before, and one of them was related to the Xirong people, so he naturally wouldn't really take it so lightly.

"You're right. It's always better to be cautious. So, when you come back, I want to move to a quiet place in the south. Xiao Mingzheng is right about this. If the war gets more intense, this place will definitely be affected. It's better to go to the south. After all, it's far away from the war and at least much quieter."

Zhong Min thought about it and decided not to say too much to Qin Ke at this time. Some things should be discussed after they went to the south. This would be better for her and Qin Ke as well.

After hearing this, Qin Ke didn't say anything more, just nodded in agreement. The two discussed it again, and then Qin Ke arranged everything. Then they decided to set off for Muzhou the next day and try to go there early and come back early.

Qin Ke set off early the next morning. Before leaving, he specially left a few small pills for Zhong Min, saying that they could be used in case of emergency.

After Qin Ke left, Zhong Min and Xier continued to live their lives as usual, but because of Xier's arrival, some of the original things were all taken over by Xier, leaving Zhong Min even more idle. She was a little embarrassed at first, but later she got used to it and became her parasite contentedly.

"Jin'er, Brother Qin has been gone for six days. Based on the speed he rides, he should be able to reach Muzhou in a few days, right?" Min'er asked Zhong Min who was sitting in a daze beside her while washing clothes. Zhong Min seemed a little absent-minded these days, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

Hearing Xier's words, Zhong Min came back to his senses and nodded, saying, "It should be about time. Given his personality, he will definitely rush there and back day and night."

Upon hearing this, Xi'er couldn't help but slow down her movements. After a moment's hesitation, she asked Zhong Min, "Jin'er, there's something I've always been curious about. What was your relationship with Brother Qin?"

She had never seen a man treat a woman so selflessly. Even Xiao Mingzheng had many concerns and could not truly give up everything for Zhong Min. Of course, perhaps objectively, Qin Ke and Xiao Mingzheng's identities also determined the essential differences between the two. But no matter what, there had never been a man like Qin Ke who was willing to sacrifice everything for Zhong Min, even his own life, regardless of the cost.

To be honest, if we only talk about feelings, Xier is more inclined to let Zhong Min be with Qin Ke. After all, with Zhong Min's personality, she just wants to live a plain, dependent and free life. Even if Xiao Mingzheng loves her, he may not be able to give her such a life, but Qin Ke can definitely give her that.

However, Xier also knew that Zhong Min's feelings for Qin Ke were not those of a man and a woman. Otherwise, they wouldn't have lived alone for so long without anything happening. Xier also knew what Zhong Min was thinking. Although she had left Xiao Mingzheng and said they were no longer related, if she really didn't care, why would she avoid him so deliberately?

She understood women's hearts, and she understood Zhong Min's heart even better, even better than Zhong Min himself.

"Brother Qin?" Zhong Min couldn't help but ask back. This question was really hard for her to answer: "Xi'er, there are some things I can't remember clearly. You know I lost my memory before, and I still can't recall them. Even if I know some things, it's only from hearing about them here and there later. I really can't tell you the details."

Xi'er felt that her question was a bit too much, so she smiled and said, "It's okay, I was just curious and couldn't help asking. But Jin'er..."

Having said this, Xier paused again, as if she didn't know whether it was appropriate to say the next words. In fact, she knew in her heart that these were Zhong Min's private affairs, and Zhong Min was also a person with her own opinions, but she really cared about Zhong Min and was worried that this girl was not as clear and capable in her feelings as she was in other things.

Seeing Xi'er like this, Zhong Min took over Xi'er's words and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. Don't mumble and say half of it."

"Jin'er, I just want to ask you what your plans are for the future. You're not young anymore, and there are people around you who treat you well. As a girl, it's better to think about these things for yourself as early as possible. Don't take everything lightly all day long. Then..."

Before Xi'er could finish her words, Zhong Min interrupted her: "Okay, okay, Xi'er, you can't be younger than me, why are you worrying about these things? Just leave these things to fate. Don't worry about it. Think about how to get yourself married first."

When Xier heard this, she said with both anger and amusement, "Okay, just keep dragging it out. You'll have to face it sooner or later."

Zhong Min shook her head slightly, smiled but said nothing more. Some things really were not what she wanted them to be. Instead of thinking about them so annoyingly, it would be better not to think about anything.

Seeing this, Xi'er stopped asking questions and continued washing clothes. Her hands and feet were swift and quick, and she had washed and hung them up in no time. After finishing these, she brought some vegetables over to pick. After picking them, she saw Zhong Min still sitting there, lost in thought. She gently nudged her and said, "Jin'er, what are you thinking about? Are you thinking about Brother Qin so soon?"

Xier's words were originally a joke, but there was also some truth in them. In fact, in her opinion, it would be a very good thing if Zhong Min could spend her life with Qin Ke.

"What are you talking about? What do you mean by wanting to do it?" Zhong Min couldn't help but sigh. After a moment, he looked at Xier and said seriously, "Xier, it's strange to say, I've been feeling a little uneasy these past few days. I don't know what's going on, but I always feel like something's about to happen."

"No way?" Xier suddenly became nervous when she heard it, and put down everything she was holding. "Tell me quickly, what's going on?"

Zhong Min's intuition has always been very accurate, and Xier also knows this, so she can't help but feel nervous.

"I don't know, it's just a feeling. I always feel a little uneasy." Zhong Min shook her head. She didn't know why, but ever since Qin Ke left, her heart had become a little unsettled, with an indescribable feeling. She knew exactly what it was. It was a warning of danger, an innate sense of danger.

Just as she finished speaking, she saw Xiang'er running up the mountain panting. Before she even entered the yard, she shouted loudly outside: "Sister Min, Min...Sister Min, it's not good, it's not good..."

For a moment, Zhong Min was stunned. She glanced at Xier, then quickly stood up and walked towards Xianger.

Xiang'er threw herself into Zhong Min's arms, panting loudly and saying in horror, "Oh no... Oh no... Oh no, Sister Min, so many strangers have suddenly come down the mountain!"