"Pack up tomorrow, and we can set off the day after."
"Daddy, you should eat shrimp too." Sui Sui picked up a peeled shrimp and put it into Xiao Jingzhao's bowl.
A warm feeling welled up in Xiao Jingzhao's heart; this was what it felt like to have a son.
Xiao Jingzhao praised Sui Sui generously, then looked at Jiang Shuyue and said, "You've raised your son very well. Tomorrow I'll have the restaurant send over a table of food and wine to celebrate Sui Sui's birthday in advance, and also as a farewell dinner for you."
Reminded by Xiao Jingzhao, Jiang Shuyue realized that Sui Sui's birthday was in a little over ten days. She had been too busy lately and had neglected her son.
"I asked Xiang Song to go to the academy and bring the Su brothers over."
"Thank you. I'll also take this opportunity to say goodbye to Ajin and Nannan."
The family of three, though not saying much, enjoyed their meal together happily.
The next day, Xiang Song first delivered the indentures of Lan'er and Mei'er, along with two tall men.
Jiang Shuyue hesitated for a moment before deciding to ask the two girls what they thought.
"Miss, this servant is willing to follow you anywhere." Lan'er was overjoyed to learn that the young master had given his indenture to Jiang Shuyue and quickly expressed her loyalty.
Mei'er quickly bowed and said, "This servant is also willing to follow Miss and serve Young Master Sui Sui."
Jiang Shuyue nodded. "You two go pack your things, we'll set off together tomorrow."
Lan'er and Mei'er bowed and withdrew.
Jiang Shuyue looked at the two men in front of her. Because they often stayed at night, their skin was slightly fair.
Jiang Shuyue knew that Xiao Jingzhao had a secret guard battalion under his command, but she had no intention of using them as servants.
"Greetings to the new master."
With a "plop," the two of them knelt down at the same time.
"you……"
"The young master said that from now on, the two of us belong to the young lady. For the young lady and the young master, your subordinate will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Jiang Shuyue was shocked by what the two said. She had originally planned to send them back once they arrived in the capital.
"Miss Jiang, please accept them. The young master said that a servant should not serve two masters. You can only feel at ease using them." Xiang Song said, taking out two more indentures.
Jiang Shuyue took the contract of sale; the ink on it still smelled of fresh ink.
"Stand up and speak. Which of you two is Gao Mu?"
The man on the left stood up. "This subordinate is Gao Mu."
"Your subordinate is Cangyun. Master, you may bestow a name upon me." Cangyun stood up and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Since you all have your own names, there's no need to change them. From now on, you are no longer secret guards, but bodyguards who protect everyone's safety."
After Jiang Shuyue finished speaking, she tore the indenture in her hand to shreds.
"master!"
"girl!"
Gao Mu, Cang Yun, and Xiang Song couldn't help but shout out.
Jiang Shuyue smiled slightly, "Your names were also just chosen by the young master, weren't they?"
Gao Mu and Cang Yun lowered their hands and bowed their heads.
Xiang Song explained, "The secret guards don't have names, only numbers. The young master did this for..."
"No need to explain, I understand. From now on, Gao Mu and Cang Yun no longer need to abide by the rules of the secret guards. You two will receive a monthly allowance of ten taels of silver, and you can also get married and have children."
In Wanling Kingdom, secret guards are not allowed to marry; they cannot have any weaknesses.
"Thank you, Master." Gao Mu and Cang Yun bowed and expressed their gratitude.
"You all go and get ready, we'll set off tomorrow morning."
"Miss, please continue with your work. I'll go to the academy to fetch Young Master Su." Xiang Song bowed, took a few steps back, and quickly walked towards the courtyard gate.
The courtyard returned to tranquility. Qiuju looked at Jiang Shuyue with admiration in her eyes, "Miss, why didn't you keep Gao Mu and Cang Yun's indentures? Wouldn't indentures make them more trustworthy?"
"You think bodyguards are like household servants? As far as I know, bodyguards undergo special training. What makes them follow you wholeheartedly is not a contract of servitude, but their loyalty."
"Just like soldiers in the army, once they've chosen someone to follow, they're willing to risk their lives to protect their master."
Jiang Shuyue didn't mention that there were also despicable masters who used poison to control their secret guards, but she believed that Xiao Jingzhao was not that kind of person.
Qiuju realized, "Miss is right. With their skills, it would be easy for them to break away from their master."
At noon, Lan'er lifted her skirt and ran all the way to Yaoyue Garden, "Miss, hurry to the front hall, the two young masters Su have already arrived."
When Jiang Shuyue and Qiuju arrived at the front hall, they saw Su Nan holding Suisui and asking her all sorts of questions.
Su Jin sat upright beside Xiao Jingzhao, answering the prince's questions with neither arrogance nor servility.
Upon seeing Jiang Shuyue enter the room, both of them stood up and called out, "Sister!"
Su Jin only learned the truth today, and his eyes reddened slightly. "Sister, you've been wronged. When you return to the capital, you must be wary of those people."
The people Su Jin was referring to were naturally members of the Jiang family.
Jiang Shuyue looked at the boy who was much taller than her and said, "Don't worry, Ajin. The young master has sent two highly skilled guards to protect us. Study hard and you will surely achieve great success in the future."
Su Nan put Sui Sui down and tugged at Jiang Shuyue's sleeve, saying, "Sister, when will I be able to see you and Sui Sui again? I'm not as good at studying as my brother, so I'll leave the matter of bringing honor to our family to him. Can I go to the capital to find you sooner?"
"You're almost taller than me now, and you're still so clingy. Study hard, and we'll see each other soon."
As Jiang Shuyue spoke, she looked at Xiao Jingzhao, only to see that Xiao Jingzhao's gaze was fixed on Su Nan tugging at her sleeve.
Perhaps realizing that his presence was interfering with their conversation, Xiao Jingzhao squatted down, flicked his sleeve, and pulled Sui Sui into his arms.
Seeing Xiao Jingzhao walk towards the dining room next door, Su Nan's voice choked with emotion, "Sister, we all miss you so much."
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