After she left, Si Qiao took a deep breath and struggled to get out of bed. Although her steps were still a little unsteady, she still insisted on walking outside. She knew Feng Zhan's character well, of course, but at that time, she had only pretended to comply in order to get rid of his entanglement. She didn't expect him to take the opportunity to drug her. When she was forced to the brink, she had no choice but to fight her way out.
Shu Yao is a kind and good person. She can't cause trouble for herself and the owner of this place. If Feng Zhan knows she's hiding here, he might use some underhanded methods, which would be bad if they were implicated.
Anyway, at worst, she'd be caught by Feng Zhan and taken back. With a few more sweet words and some coaxing, even if it meant sacrificing her body, which would eventually be worthless, she could probably still save her life. It was just bad luck that she ran into this jinx; she could only accept her misfortune.
Just then, the maid who had just gone out returned with the medicine. She was clearly surprised to see Si Qiao already in the courtyard.
"Why did you get out of bed, young lady? You're not fully recovered yet." As she spoke, she placed the medicine bowl on the stone table beside her and reached out to help her back into the house.
Si Qiao smiled charmingly and said softly, "Thank you for taking care of me, but you don't need to bother. I'll be leaving right away."
The little girl blushed when she saw her smile. It was the first time in her life she had seen such a captivating smile, one that made her heart race.
But upon hearing that she was leaving, he immediately came to his senses. “Miss, you are not yet well, it is not right for you to leave like this, and besides… does the master know?” The steward had come this morning to give special instructions, saying that this young lady was saved by the master, and that she should take good care of her. Now that she is suddenly leaving, she should at least inform the master.
"Grandpa?" Si Qiao was slightly taken aback, but her smile became even brighter. "Can you tell me who Grandpa is?" Her legs weren't hers, so what did it matter to that grandpa whether she walked or not?
“Master is the head of our family. This mansion belongs to him, and he saved you. If you want to leave, you definitely need his permission.” The little girl finally managed to express her meaning clearly, albeit haltingly.
Ah…right, as that Miss Shu Yao just mentioned, the one who saved her was the owner of this house. Suddenly, the scene of her rushing into the carriage this morning flashed into her mind. At that time, she was chased by Feng Zhan for several streets, and had no choice but to take a risk, trying to take the people in the carriage hostage so that the guards could take her away. Unexpectedly, because she was seriously injured, she fainted after falling into the carriage, and didn't even see the person clearly.
The life-saving grace was undeniable, but now she herself was living a precarious life, and it was uncertain whether she would even survive to the end of the month. How could she possibly repay such a debt? However, that old man must have been a man... Si Qiao sighed helplessly. Repaying a man's kindness would be much easier for her.
A chill ran through her, and she said again, "I'll leave now and come back to thank your master another time."
"No way..." Seeing that she really had no intention of staying, the little maid impulsively spread her arms in front of her to block her way. "Master doesn't know anything. If he turns around and asks me for the person, how am I supposed to explain? I might get a beating."
Seeing her almost tearful face and her useless little hands, Si Qiao couldn't help but laugh. But given the current situation, she really couldn't leave so easily. She mischievously staggered, touched her forehead with her hand, groaned, and then leaned weakly to the side. The maid immediately reached out to support her, letting her lean most of her weight on her.
Despite her slender figure, Si Qiao was a martial artist and not as light as a typical young lady. The maid was struggling to support her, muttering, "Miss really doesn't listen to advice. She still wants to leave like this. She'll probably collapse before she even leaves the manor."
Si Qiao sighed, feigning helplessness, "That's right, help me inside."
After entering the room, she sat on the edge of the bed and obediently drank the medicine. Then she took out a yellow ribbon from her bosom, braided her long hair, and tied it up. When she looked up, she found the little girl staring at her intently, so she deliberately gave her a flirtatious wink and said in a sweet voice, "Little sister, am I pretty?"
The little maid rubbed her nose shyly, but nodded sincerely: "It's beautiful!"
But after a pause, he added, "Miss Shuyao is also beautiful, but the two of you give off different vibes. When I look at you, my heart always beats very fast without me realizing it, but I don't feel that way when I'm with Miss Shuyao. It seems... it seems a bit inappropriate."
She felt that normal girls should be like Shu Yao, not like this girl in yellow. The fabric of her clothes was so see-through that she would never dare to wear it out.
Si Qiao's lips curled slightly, revealing a bitterness that the little maid could not detect. "Hmm, you're right. Little sister, don't be like me when you grow up."
She stays in this courtyard every day; how could she know that there are professions outside that rely on selling one's body for money and making a living? To emulate her would mean losing a girl's most precious innocence, and a life filled only with contempt, disdain, disgust, and contempt. The little girl before me is still an innocent and romantic child; once she understands, perhaps she won't stay so close to her anymore, or talk to her so much.
Not wanting to continue the topic, Si Qiao lay down facing the wall, but kept her eyes open.
The little girl thought she was tired, so she didn't dare to disturb her any further. She simply picked up the empty bowl, walked out of the room quietly with light steps, and thoughtfully closed the door behind her.
*** ***
In the main hall sat Zhou Pingchang, who was also a confidant of the leader. He looked displeased and glanced at Qi next to him from time to time.
Seeing his composed demeanor, she finally couldn't help but speak in a deep voice, "How long do you plan to hide You Shuyao? Huo Jingsha is not someone to be trifled with. I heard he's searching for her all over the capital, and even a horse died from the search. It's clear he still has feelings for You Shuyao. I say... it's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage. Why don't you send her back?"
"No way!" Qi rejected the idea without even thinking. If he had known this would happen, why did he do it in the first place? Now, not only would the horse be exhausted to death, but he himself would also deserve to die from exhaustion.
Zhou Pingchang stood up abruptly, his square face contorted with rage. "Have you forgotten how he treated us back then? Not only was most of our branch destroyed, but he almost wiped out the entire organization. Is it worth it for a woman?"
To everyone's surprise, Qi didn't even flinch. "Let him come at me this time. The organization is not what it was two years ago. If he wants to bring us down, he'd better think twice before he does anything."
“Qi is right!” At this moment, an old voice suddenly joined in. She was the leader of the organization, Xiao Jiangyue, nicknamed “Ghost-Faced Lady”.
Upon seeing the newcomers, Qi and Zhou Pingchang simultaneously bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
Although Xiao Jiangyue is over fifty years old, she still retains her charm. Her features are delicate and charming, and her skin is smooth. Her gorgeous red dress makes her look even more elegant and noble as a leader.
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