Chapter 17 Chapter 17 My wife and I were betrothed to each other since we were babies.
The things he bought earlier had not been completely put away. Han Yinfeng had just found the fabric he needed when he noticed someone approaching.
When I turned around, I saw two panicked faces.
"Young Master."
Mingyu and Yingzhang exchanged a brief glance before Mingyu spoke, taking a half step forward and whispering, "Something's happened."
Han Yinfeng's expression remained unchanged. "Speak."
"Ji Lian is missing. He probably felt like he was being followed, so he used a deception."
Han Yinfeng's throat moved slightly, and his eyes were already filled with hostility: "When did it happen?"
"About... two or three days."
Han Yinfeng calmed down and glared at the two of them, "How come you didn't notice for so long?"
Ying Zhang quickly said, "Ji Lian is truly cunning. He found an imposter to wander around the city who looks exactly like him. None of his former followers were missing. I only realized something was amiss after I followed him for a while."
Han Yinfeng said angrily: "That only proves that you are also a waste."
Ying Zhang bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "My lord, I am right."
Mingyu whispered, "Master, now is not the time to be angry..."
Han Yinfeng suppressed his anger and closed his eyes.
Where else could Ji Lian go if he ran away secretly?
Since he has decided to leave alone and away from everyone, it means he already knows where to go.
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After Mu Xi finished speaking, she saw that a student was distracted and not listening carefully, so she asked her to stand up and answer the question.
I asked a relatively simple question, but the other party was hesitant and couldn't answer it.
Mu Xi asked her to sit down without saying anything harsh or punishing her.
Such little incidents happen frequently, but they usually just pass.
To the students, Mu Xi was a teacher with a very good temper. If she were the headmaster, she would first scold them for half an hour, then punish them with physical labor after class, and if she was in a bad mood, she would even go to the students' homes to make trouble.
In fact, Mu Xi didn’t have a good temper, she just didn’t know what to do.
She had almost no communication with other people for five years, and then got this job, which was like actively putting herself into a framed scope and doing repetitive daily tasks as soon as she opened her eyes.
The students who listened to her lectures were like NPCs that refreshed from time to time.
Although a teacher should learn how to teach students in accordance with their aptitude, Mu Xi couldn't do that. She felt she wasn't qualified for this, even though the headmaster and other villagers thought her teaching ability was more than adequate for Luan County.
When Mu Xi interacted with students, she could only teach them superficially and provide answers. As for how much they learned and whether they were willing to learn, she never interfered.
She knows that there might be something wrong with her, but she currently doesn’t know how to change it, nor does she really want to.
While the students were reading aloud in unison, Mu Xi stretched his neck and turned around, just in time to see a person standing far away under the eaves outside the window.
Judging from his stature, he is a young man. He is wearing light green clothes, with a light gauze covering his face. He has an upright and thin figure.
Mu Xi wasn't sure what he was looking at, or if he was looking at someone in their class. She turned away and stopped looking, muttering to herself:
Could it be that he came to find some unfaithful person in her class to call her to account?
Judging from his age, it is very likely.
Mu Xi didn't intend to meddle in other people's affairs, and at the same time, she silently warned herself in her heart that if something happened later, she must not be unable to resist interfering in other people's family affairs.
During the lunch break, Mu Xi, Qin Xing'er and Fu Jinxin sat together to eat.
The school didn't provide lunch, so most students went home for lunch. Mu Xi found it troublesome to go back and forth, so she went to the bun shop next door and paid for her lunch regularly.
Anyway, everyone has to eat. The owner of the bun shop has a husband who cooks delicious food. She is happy to do it for her and get paid.
But I'm afraid I won't be able to eat it many times.
Han Yinfeng had previously asked her how she solved the problem of lunch, and she told him the truth, so Han Yinfeng wanted to take the responsibility himself.
Mu Xi declined, but he insisted.
"Madam Qin eats the food her brother brings her, doesn't he? Madam, don't bother other husbands. Next time, I'll make it in advance and bring it to you."
The food cooked by other people’s husbands…is indeed delicious.
Mu Xi still declined, but Han Yinfeng still insisted. She had no choice but to agree.
But today Han Yinfeng seemed to have forgotten about this matter, and Mu Xi pretended not to remember anything and did not remind him.
"...You saw that guy too? I don't know who he was looking for, but he stood there for a long time."
Mu Xi came back to her senses and asked what they were talking about.
"I wonder whose family the man standing at the door today is from. Didn't the teacher see him?"
Mu Xi joined the conversation, "Is he wearing a green dress?"
"That's right." Fu Jinxin thought, "I thought he would wait for us to finish class and come in to look for someone, but I didn't expect him to just leave after standing there for so long without calling anyone."
Mu Xi only remembered this person and glanced at him. "Did he stand there for a long time?"
"It took quite a long time." Qin Xing'er also noticed it.
In fact, he attracted the attention of many people at that time, including Mu Xi, but Mu Xi was the one who was least interested in him. She just took a quick glance and then stopped paying attention to him. She didn't notice how long he stayed there.
After finishing his meal, Mu Xi yawned and planned to find a place to take a nap.
Qin Xing'er was dragged by Fu Jinxin to visit a newly opened jewelry store and invited Mu Xi. Mu Xi refused bluntly, using sleepiness as an excuse.
Mu Xi put three chairs together in an inconspicuous corner and was just about to lie down when the headmaster came running over.
"Oh no, Madam Mu, another person has died!"
Mu Xi's sleepiness had been driven away for the most part. She asked, "Who died? When did it happen?"
"Just now! The police haven't arrived yet, but they are near the school. Oh my God, what should we do?! Maybe the murderer is still roaming around nearby!" The headmaster looked like he was about to be scared crazy.
Mu Xi suddenly didn't feel sleepy at all. She quickly comforted the headmaster, "It's okay. The government officials will surely be here soon. Let's evacuate the students first and get them home as soon as possible."
The headmaster nodded with tears in his eyes. Two more students came in and asked him what to do.
Mu Xi only realized when she heard it that the body was discovered by the headmaster and three students. One of the students had someone in his family working in the county government, so he ran to call for help.
No wonder the dean was so scared. The student described to Mu Xi how tragic the death of the corpse was, and Mu Xi quickly stopped him.
"The most urgent thing is to let other students know about this. Everyone needs to go home and stay indoors."
Mu Xi turned to look at the headmaster and said that they should write a notice and post it on the door. Until the authorities have investigated the matter thoroughly, at least the afternoon classes should be cancelled.
"Yes, Madam Mu is right. I will write it."
The dean turned around to find paper and pen, and Mu Xi instructed two other students to notify others.
"My wife!"
As soon as Mu Xi followed them out, she heard a familiar call.
She just turned her head and before she could see clearly, someone had already thrown himself into her arms.
It looked like Han Yinfeng was terribly frightened, his body shaking uncontrollably.
"Madam, are you okay? I heard someone died in the academy? Are you hurt?"
"Me? I'm fine."
Mu Xi gently pushed him away, hoping to keep a relatively safe distance. She turned her head and found that the two students from before had not left and were staring at them intently.
"You guys go first, be careful."
"Oh... okay..." The two came back to their senses and took two steps at a time.
Mu Xi pulled Han Yinfeng to the corner and asked, "Why are you here? Also, the police haven't even arrived yet, so how do you know someone died here?"
"I came to look for my wife and saw the body. I heard people talking about it being someone from the school. I was terrified and thought something had happened to my wife too."
"I'm fine." Mu Xixin said. Han Yinfeng was lucky. They were both fine, but...
"Why are you looking for me? Didn't I tell you that there have been a lot of murders in this town recently? You should stay home and don't go out."
Since she only found out about the murder after she arrived, it definitely wasn't because she was worried about the murder that she came here.
"My lady, there's no time to talk anymore. I'm going to take you away from here."
Mu Xi: “…”
Han Yinfeng glanced in a certain direction, and Mu Xi subconsciously followed his gaze.
Only then did they notice a carriage and two men parked in the distance. Two men stood beside the horses, while one sat in front of the carriage door, holding the reins. Both men and the horse were staring at them.
"Who are they? Do you know them?"
Han Yinfeng hurriedly shook Mu Xi's hand, his eyes still red. "Madam, please get on the carriage first. I will explain everything to you on the way."
"What..." Mu Xi frowned, "Get on the carriage? Where to? What to do? Why?"
She shook her head, "I'm not going."
Han Yinfeng grabbed her arm and said, "If you continue to stay here, your life may be in danger. Not only you, my lady, but also Madam Qin and Master Qin, who are your good friends, may be implicated."
Mu Xi was silent for a moment, then pulled Han Yinfeng's hand. "Tell me first what happened. Why would my life be in danger if I stayed? Would it also implicate others? Why do I have to leave here?"
Han Yinfeng pursed his lips and nodded, "Okay."
He raised his eyes to look at Mu Xi and said softly, "I know my lady doesn't trust me. Before this, I was unable to be honest with you for various reasons. I do know some martial arts and I lied to you before, but I had no ill intentions. I approached my lady not because of any promise of marriage, but because—"
Mu Xi listened attentively, looking into his eyes, but Han Yinfeng stopped talking.
"And what?" Mu Xi asked.
"My wife and I were betrothed to each other since we were born. You are my fiancée."
Mu Xi: “…”
To be honest, this matter was more difficult for Mu Xi to accept than when she heard Han Yinfeng say that he came to fulfill his promise of marrying her.
At that time, Mu Xi knew clearly that he was talking nonsense, but this time, she was not sure whether he was talking nonsense or stating the facts.
Of course, it all sounds outrageous.
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