As dawn broke, a horse-drawn carriage clattered down the street and stopped in front of the Zhao residence.
This Zhao residence used to be where Zhao Ping'an's family lived; now it is owned by Zhao Ruyue.
Looking at the empty street, Zhang Jie gritted his teeth and knocked on the door.
"Bang bang bang"
"Open the door!"
"Are you crazy?! Trying to call back the soul?!" Zhao Fu's guard, who was still half asleep, was filled with displeasure, and his anger was about to burst out.
With a creak.
Dressed entirely in black, Zhang Jie looked like a black ghost with a pale head hanging in the dim light.
"Mother!"
The security guard screamed in fright and slammed the door shut.
Suddenly, the guard noticed something moving behind him. Suppressing his fear, he slowly turned his head.
A pale hand was seen wedging the door open; the door wasn't closed at all, and it seemed to be being strained.
Sweat dripped slowly from my forehead, just like my heart pounding at that moment!
The large hand opened, then clenched! And pushed hard!
The security guard was pushed to the ground!
"Oh my god! It's a ghost!"
A mournful roar echoed throughout the entire mansion.
Zhang Jie stood blankly at the door, looking through the open door at the people tumbling and crawling away in the distance.
His right hand is raised in the gesture of Er Kang, his mouth is slightly open, and he silently shouts: No! I am a human! Don't go!
However, the man disappeared quickly, leaving his words stuck in his throat, unable to come out!
Ugh... I'm so damn awful... How am I going to explain this later?
Should we go in or stand at the door for a while?
The gatekeeper's screams woke everyone in the mansion. Zhao Ruyue heard the noise, quickly got up, put on her coat, and ran to the gate without even combing her hair.
The scene was extremely awkward.
Zhang Jie stood at the entrance and had just made up his mind to take a step inside.
Across from them came the steward and a group of servants, men, women, and children of all ages.
He was holding a stool, a hoe, an iron pot, a broom, and so on.
Zhang Jie went from feeling embarrassed to being terrified!
As the sky gradually brightened, the butler and servants recognized the newcomer, their initial fear turning into embarrassment.
When Zhao Ruyue arrived at the door, this was exactly what she saw: the steward and his servants, armed with weapons, confronting a man dressed in black.
Before you could even see clearly, she launched a flying kick from the opposite side!
The foot was already in front of Zhang Jie when he turned his head.
With everyone present as witnesses, Zhang Jie was unsurprisingly kicked to the ground.
Kisaragi's initial joy turned into embarrassment and guilt.
The scene was quiet for a moment…
The butler, having seen it all before, quietly took a few steps back, secretly waving his hand behind his back, and hurried away.
Everyone left in tacit agreement, leaving only Zhang Jie with a wronged look on his face and Zhao Ruyue standing there dumbfounded, trying to figure out how to apologize.
Zhang Jie slowly stood up, supporting his back, and looked at Zhao Ruyue.
Zhao Ruyue, her hair disheveled, clasped her hands together and stared intently at Zhang Jie.
He said in a low voice, "Um... Lord Zhang, I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have kicked it without seeing clearly. Is your back alright? Hehe."
Zhang Jie already felt bad for scaring them.
Being kicked made him discover a different side of Zhao Ruyue, and he wasn't angry at all.
She secretly rubbed her waist where she had been kicked and said softly, "Miss Zhao, there's no need to apologize. It's not your fault!"
Ruyue was just thinking: Ah! There are still more good people in the world!
Then Zhang Jie said, "I came early today because yesterday His Highness the Crown Prince appointed me as Imperial Commissioner to secretly supervise the construction of the private school and the use of funds."
"This trip is divided into two groups, one open and one covert. You and I are going to do it in secret, so His Highness the Crown Prince specifically instructed us to set off early, very early, so that no one can find out!"
"So..." Zhang Jie's voice trailed off. Although his purpose was normal, the reality had indeed startled everyone.
"Oh! I see. Then please wait for me a moment, Lord Zhang. I'll go change my clothes and make some arrangements with the butler. We'll depart shortly!"
Ruyue was quite efficient. Although she had many questions to ask, since His Highness the Crown Prince had said to be early and discreet, there must be a reason for it.
You don't need to bring much else, just enough silver notes. You can buy more along the way if you need more.
She turned around and went back to pack her things, then called the housekeeper, gave instructions on the follow-up arrangements for her departure, and immediately met up with Zhang Jie.
It only took about 30 minutes in total, which is quite fast.
When the two left, it was already dawn. Zhang Jie bought some steamed buns on the street for breakfast, and then they caught the opening of the city gates and were among the first to leave the city.
Shen Jiaojiao from the Crown Prince's residence woke up naturally after a good night's sleep, her mind still on what Ruyue had said yesterday about leaving.
She planned to go find someone this morning and then go to the street to buy some things she needed to take with her.
Looking at the person who was still in a daze, Chu Tianling couldn't help but feel happy. Today was going to be another happy day.
After breakfast, Shen Jiaojiao said she was going to the Zhao residence to find Ruyue.
Chu Tianling's handsome face stiffened for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.
Zhou Tianqi, standing behind him, didn't say anything, but secretly looked up at His Highness the Crown Prince before quickly lowering his head.
The sun is already up, so Miss Zhao must have left long ago, right?
He recalled the scene yesterday afternoon when His Highness the Crown Prince spoke to Zhang Jie.
Although he was just standing at the door.
But he heard it clearly: His Highness the Crown Prince said to Zhang Jie, "Go to the Zhao residence before dawn tomorrow, take Zhao Ruyue and set off. Don't linger!"
The longer I spend with His Highness the Crown Prince, the more I realize how petty he is when it comes to the Crown Princess!
Chu Tianling's face softened as he readily agreed, "Oh! Go see Miss Zhao? I'll go with you. We can grab lunch outside while we're at it!"
Shen Jiaojiao happily got into the carriage, thinking, "Fine, I'll go with you if you want."
Zhou Tianqi's eyes lit up, and he quickly walked to the front of the carriage, taking the position of coachman.
Having lunch at a restaurant! What a great idea!
When the gate to the Zhao residence was knocked on again, the gatekeeper was the same one who had been terrified that morning, but by this time he had calmed himself down.
She smiled as she looked at His Highness the Crown Prince, who was alighting from the carriage! The Crown Princess?
Oh my god! My heart, which had just calmed down, started pounding wildly again.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince! Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Princess!"
What day is it today...?
My poor heart is working overtime and won't stop beating...
Chu Tianling told him to stand up, then asked in a pretentious manner, "Where is your young lady?"
"Your Highness, my young lady left the city with Lord Zhang early this morning, just as dawn was breaking, and her return date is uncertain."
"Oh! Is that so? Then forget it!"
Shen Jiaojiao had just stood still when she heard the news that Ruyue had left.
I was still lamenting that I had come too late and missed it.
Before she could even finish thinking, Chu Tianling lifted her into the carriage and drove off.
Zhou Tianqi already knew the answer this time, so he didn't even get off the carriage. As soon as His Highness the Crown Prince got in, he cracked his whip and drove off.
The security guard stood dumbfounded at the door. This... was too fast!
Should we tell the housekeeper?
This is so difficult!
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