Despite having some unique methods that cannot be measured by the standards of a normal third-rank official, I estimate that I can only hold out for a second or two against an eighth-rank official at most.
He ran as fast as he could. At first, he was leading Qiao Xueying, but after the effect of the "wind" wore off, Qiao Xueying ran faster instead, so it became her leading him again.
Shi Lezhi's eyelids twitched. He had been ordered to capture Qiao Xueying, but because the young master had ordered him to capture her alive to play with her, he had held back. As a result, she found an opportunity to escape.
He thought she would run to the academy for help, but she feigned an attack and ran towards the Chu residence.
He chased after them all the way here, but he was wary of Chu Zhongtian. It wasn't until he recently received a message that Chu Zhongtian had hurriedly left the city that he dared to chase after them with complete peace of mind.
Nevertheless, he still didn't want to alarm the Chu family, and even went so far as to cover his face to chase after them. But who knew that Zu'an would start shouting without hesitation.
If it were anyone else, he would have killed them before they could even make a sound. But for some reason, he couldn't keep up with the speed of the other person just now, even though he had already pushed his speed to the limit, which alerted the guards of the Chu residence.
A ruthless glint flashed in Shi Lezhi's eyes. Now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to capture Qiao Xueying as soon as possible and kill that bastard Zu An in the process, so as not to alarm more people in the Chu family. It would be troublesome if someone recognized his identity.
Although the Shi family is not afraid of the Chu family, he is just a guest advisor and cannot represent the Shi family.
The head of the Shi family would never agree to such a direct conflict with the Chu family.
As he sensed the pursuers getting closer, Zu An became increasingly anxious. Why were there only two guards appearing today, when there were usually so many in the manor?
It turned out that because Chu Chuyan was critically ill, the Chu couple were worried about any leaks, so they specially sealed off this area, not only driving many people out, but also making a special wish that no one else should break in no matter what they heard.
Therefore, although some people outside the Chu family noticed the commotion, they obeyed the orders of the master and mistress and dared not trespass.
"Zu'an, what are you howling about?" Just then, a sharp shout came from not far away, and Qin Wanru stood there staring at him with her phoenix eyes.
It turned out that she had just woken up after the effects of the medicine wore off. She was a little confused when she woke up, but the Chu sisters said in unison that she had just fallen asleep because she was overworked and worried.
Although she was somewhat puzzled, she never expected that her own daughter would drug her, let alone that the two sisters would conspire to deceive her.
Then Chu Chuyan told her that she was feeling better. Qin Wanru didn't quite believe it at first, thinking that she was just trying to comfort herself.
When Chu Chuyan held her hand, she was surprised to find that the other person's hand was much warmer than before, and at the same time, she noticed that her spirits had improved a lot. She hurriedly asked Bao Youlu to check on her.
Not long after, she heard a commotion outside, so she told her second daughter to stay there with her older sister while she went out to check.
She happened to see Zuan holding the hand of a beautiful young girl, and she was so angry that she was furious.
Well, you idiot! My daughter just had an accident, and you're out there being all intimate with other women?
How can you face Chu Yan like this? Or do you not respect the Chu family at all?
Qin Wanru's anger level increased by 999!
Zu An hurriedly pointed behind him: "Some bad guys have broken into the Chu family with malicious intent!"
He didn't reveal Shi Lezhi's identity, fearing that Shi Lezhi might resort to desperate measures and kill him.
Qin Wanru frowned, followed his hand and looked behind her, where she saw the masked Shi Lezhi. Her eyebrows furrowed: "Who are you, sir, daring to trespass into the Chu family!"
Shi Lezhi's eyes lit up as he looked at the woman's graceful and voluptuous figure and secretly admired her:
What an absolutely stunningly beautiful woman!
If it were any other time, and he encountered such a beautiful woman, given his personality, he would definitely stop at nothing to capture her and have his way with her.
Unfortunately, he had already recognized her identity as the wife of Lord Mingyue. He could only suppress his thoughts and sigh inwardly: Lord Mingyue is truly blessed with good fortune. No wonder he hasn't taken a concubine all these years. With such a stunning wife, he probably has nothing left. How could he have the energy to take a concubine?
Sensing the rudeness in his eyes, Qin Wanru flew into a rage: "You're asking for death!"
He raised his palm and attacked the opponent.
Worried that she might be caught off guard and suffer a great loss, Zu An hurriedly reminded her, "Be careful, he is an eighth-rank official."
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