One day her horse suddenly went crazy and almost threw her off its back. Ximing suddenly appeared and saved her.
At this time, Zhang Ying discovered that he was actually very skilled in martial arts, so she moved her to his side to act as a bodyguard.
Since I can't sleep with him, I'll just let him protect me. It's like making the best use of his talents.
Zhang Ying often gave him difficult tasks, and he always completed them well. Moreover, he never made any comments on her orders, always remaining indifferent and calm.
But because of this, she unknowingly grew more and more trusting and dependent on him.
His availability at any time gave her the illusion that he would always stay by her side silently.
But now, why did he leave?
Zhang Ying tried hard to control her mind and not let herself panic.
When was the last time he appeared? Yes, last month's Chinese Valentine's Day!
At that time she asked him to investigate the man.
Since then, he seemed to have never appeared again, because he was always quietly hiding around her, and basically would not show up unless there was something important. His presence was so weak that it was almost non-existent, causing her to often ignore the existence of such a person around her.
As a result, a month passed before she discovered that he was missing!
Did he leave on his own? No, if he left, he would at least tell me.
It won't disappear quietly like this.
So, did something happen to him? Or was it related to the man she asked him to investigate?
In the north city, there is a three-courtyard house with a plaque that reads "Huo Mansion".
In the study, Wang Yan was reporting to Pei Ji.
"...That man was determined and very defensive. He refused to speak no matter what. We had to use the soul-calling incense to pry him open. His name is Ximing. He was sent by Zhang Shun's daughter, Zhang Ying, to find out about you. However, he didn't recognize you. It seems that Zhang Ying was just attracted to you because of your beauty—"
A cold glance swept over, and Wang Yan quickly changed the subject: "Ximing was the name Zhang Ying gave him. He was seriously injured before, and when he woke up, he forgot everything. But judging by his martial arts skills and the scars on his body, he must have been a killer."
Killer?
Pei Ji paused his carving movements. He was holding a piece of fine mutton-fat jade in his hand, which was as big as a child's fist. The jade had begun to take shape, and it was obvious that it was a woman's.
"Why did he stay with Zhang Ying?"
Red Crow: "Because he was bought by her."
Pei Ji: “…”
This answer is really a bit unexpected.
Is this killer so real?
Once you are bought, you will always follow her and do things for her?
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong.
"Try to see if you can win him over. If you can't—"
Wang Yan: "Then kill him?"
Pei Ji shook off the jade shavings in his hand and said leisurely, "Am I so cruel in your eyes?"
Wang Yan: "Ahem, of course not. Master, you are the most merciful."
He flattered me against his conscience.
"If not, let him go mining."
Pei Ji secretly controls several unknown mineral veins, one of which is an iron mine that can be used to make weapons.
According to the law, all mineral veins on the land of Daqi belong to the country and the court. If anyone dares to mine privately, once discovered, the consequences will be the confiscation of property and the extermination of the clan.
But interests are attractive. An iron mine is worth as much as a gold mine, or even more valuable than a gold mine, because the gold mine itself has no actual value, while the iron ore can be directly converted into weapons.
Wang Yan nodded in agreement and then talked about another matter: "Master, Huang Ya sent a message. When the Huo family incident happened, the young master of the Huo family's third branch was replaced. The Huo family's master secretly took him away and ran away. But the man hid deeply and there is still no news."
Pei Ji's fingers trembled and he made a crooked stroke.
"Order the White Crow, Green Crow, and Black Crow to search for Changsheng's whereabouts with all their might."
When the Huo family encountered trouble, the child was only one month old. He had not yet been included in the family tree or given a full name, so he was given the nickname "Changsheng", which was also a hope of the elders for him.
I originally thought that the Huo family had been killed by his good father, but I didn't expect that Changsheng actually survived.
Pei Ji couldn't help but recall the first time he saw the child. That day was Changsheng's full moon ceremony, and he went over to take a look at him. Ordinary children were afraid of the evil spirit in him, but Changsheng was not afraid and held his finger tightly.
This child is the only one left in the Huo family, and nothing must happen to him.
Wang Yan: "Master, there is one more thing."
"explain."
"I intercepted a letter from the Second Prince to Zhang Shun. In it, the Second Prince asked Zhang Shun to find out the source of the chili peppers from Miss Zhao and, if necessary, to arrange a marriage and marry Miss Zhao."
After Wang Yan said this, he felt the temperature of his body drop instantly. It was the biting chill emanating from his master.
Previously, the master had instructed him to pay special attention to the affairs of Miss Xue and Miss Zhao, and to report any situation immediately. Now looking at the master's reaction, could it be that the master is interested in Miss Zhao...
At this moment, a gray figure rushed in from the window: "Master, Miss Xue has returned home."
In an instant, the heavy atmosphere in the room was lifted. Pei Ji put the half-carved white jade statue in his hand into the drawer, and it disappeared in an instant.
Xue Huan returned home with a box of small cakes and went to Pei Ji's place first.
"Are you practicing calligraphy?"
Pei Ji, who had just returned from behind the desk and was pretending to write, had a heart still beating fast in his chest, but his face showed no sign of it. He looked over at the voice, his eyes lit up with joy: "Hanhuan is back."
He put down his pen, strode over, took her hand and sat down on the couch, "Hanhuan, what delicious food did you bring me?"
Xue Huan opened the box and found six small cakes neatly arranged inside, placed in paper cups and topped with cream and fruit.
"Here, eat it." She took out one and handed it to him, and then handed him a small spoon.
Pei Ji took it and fed the first spoonful to her mouth: "Hanhuan, eat too."
Xue Huan accepted it with a smile.
Now she is used to sharing food with him, using the same spoon, the same pair of chopsticks and so on, it's no big deal.
"Okay, take your time eating. I'll take food to Jun'er and Mr. Mei."
Xue Huan patted his head and left with the cake box.
When they arrived at the small courtyard, Xue Huan saw Xue Jun playing the piano under the osmanthus tree, and Mei Jiqin was kneeling beside her, guiding her fingering.
"Have you learned it?"
"Um."
"Then play this piece of music in its entirety."
Xue Jun nodded, placed his fingers lightly on the strings and began to play.
The sound of the piano is lively and cheerful, crisp and pleasant, like the chirping of a lark in your ears.
Xue Huan leaned against the moon-shaped door and listened quietly. When the piece of music was finished, she immediately applauded, "It's so beautiful! Jun'er has already learned to play the piano."
Xue Jun blushed slightly, "Sister."
Mei Jiqin stood up, "Hanhuan, you're here."
Xue Huan walked over and handed the cake box forward, "I'm here to bring you some delicious food."
A carpet was laid under the lush osmanthus tree. She knelt down on it and took out the cake. "Try it. It's Zhao Ji's new small cake."
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