Xiao Chengci was still holding the guard's sword in his hand, the sword still stained with the woman's blood.
In her desperation to plead for mercy, the woman grabbed a sword.
Xiao Chengci, sword in hand, was curious to see who else would dare to disturb him in the forbidden area time and again.
He would soon have to question Pei Minxue about his crimes.
Pei Minxue, a mere vice minister, couldn't even manage the backyard of his own residence.
So, is Pei Minxue still able to manage so many people under his command?
Xiao Chengci kicked open the half-open door and reached in with his sword in hand.
However, Xiao Chengci was caught off guard and his wrist was kicked, causing his sword to fall to the ground.
Xiao Chengci thought that Li Yan was just another woman who had come to meet him by chance.
Xiao Chengci never imagined that this woman actually had some skills.
Pei Zhi lightly lifted her foot, grabbed the sword that had fallen to the ground, and pointed it at the person entering the room.
Just as Xiao Chengci was about to call for help, the woman who had been stirring up trouble stepped out, sword in hand.
At this moment, Xiao Chengci truly saw what the woman who was trying to sow discord looked like.
Xiao Chengci stood there, staring blankly.
Over the years, Xiao Chengci had seen people impersonating Pei Zhi before.
In terms of makeup, clothing, and camera angles, she portrays Pei Zhi.
She hoped that she could be chosen by this emperor and become his substitute.
But Pei Zhi is Pei Zhi; there's only one Pei Zhi in the world.
Pei Zhi is irreplaceable; no one else can replace her.
Xiao Chengci stared intently at the person in front of him, as if afraid that if he blinked, she would turn into the wind and fly away.
Pei Zhi pointed her sword at Xiao Chengci: "Step back."
Pei Zhi's eyes showed some wariness, worried that the man might suddenly launch a counterattack.
Xiao Chengci stood still, motionless.
Pei Zhi said impatiently, "I told you to step back."
After Pei Zhi finished speaking, she moved her sword forward, aiming it directly at Xiao Chengci's chest.
But the man in front of her seemed to be deaf and didn't hear what Pei Zhi said at all.
Seeing this, Pei Zhi no longer held back.
She took a small step forward, and the sword pierced directly into Xiao Chengci's body.
"If you don't back down, you might lose your life."
Xiao Chengci seemed completely unaware that he had been stabbed.
Xiao Chengci asked, "Are you alright now?"
Pei Zhi raised an eyebrow; she didn't quite understand what the man was saying.
"The one who's in a bad situation right now is you."
Blood was seeping from Xiao Chengci's chest, but he didn't care at all.
Xiao Chengci looked up with concern: "It's still broad daylight. Is it alright for you to come out like this?"
Pei Zhi also looked up, "Why can't I come out during the day?"
"The sunlight is so strong, won't you be affected?"
Pei Zhi decided not to say another word to the mentally unstable man in front of her.
"I thought this place looked familiar, and I wandered in unintentionally."
Pei Zhi explained calmly, "It wasn't intentional to hurt you. I'll release the sword, and then you can let me leave, okay?"
Xiao Chengci immediately asked, "Leave? Where are you going?"
"Of course, we should go back to where we came from."
Xiao Chengci then asked, "Then where did you come from?"
Pei Zhi tightened her grip even more. "What business is it of yours where I came from?"
Pei Zhi was impatient to explain so much to a stranger.
"If you don't let me leave today, you will die by my sword."
Only then did Xiao Chengci realize that something was wrong.
Pei Zhi looked at him with complete unfamiliarity.
Pei Zhi doesn't recognize him anymore?
How could that be?
That makes sense, they did witness Pei Zhi's death.
Perhaps it was divine intervention, but Pei Zhi returned once again, only this time she had no memory of her past.
Xiao Chengci understood this perfectly and was very perceptive.
Xiao Chengci took two steps back decisively, then bowed to Pei Zhi.
"I'm sorry, I thought you were some kind of thief, and I offended you."
The person in front of her changed their expression too quickly, but Pei Zhi was too lazy to pay attention to them.
Pei Zhi gripped the sword. "I'll return the sword to you once I'm outside this courtyard."
Xiao Chengci chuckled helplessly. Even though Pei Zhi had lost her memory, she was still so wary.
However, it's understandable for a young lady to be a bit more cautious.
"Of course, I'll see the girl out."
Pei Zhi decisively refused, "No need, you can just stand here."
"I can go out by myself, don't follow me."
Xiao Chengci realized that Pei Zhi was worried about him.
“There are many of my guards outside the courtyard. I’m afraid you won’t be able to leave this courtyard today unless I see you out.”
Pei Zhi didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Xiao Chengci.
"Since you're worried, young lady, I'll go and have them disperse first, and then you can go out. Is that alright?"
Pei Zhi hesitated for a moment, and Xiao Chengci understood.
"Don't worry, young lady. Since it was all a misunderstanding and we've talked it out, I naturally won't call the guards in to arrest you."
Pei Zhi pointed her sword at Xiao Chengci's wound, her meaning quite clear.
If it were Pei Zhi, and someone hurt her, she definitely wouldn't be able to walk out so easily.
Xiao Chengci glanced down at it and chuckled, "It's just a small wound, Miss, you don't need to worry about it."
"If you are still worried, then hide behind me."
Xiao Chengci offered a solution: "If you hear me say something I shouldn't have, just kill me with your sword, okay?"
Pei Zhi readily nodded in agreement: "Okay."
Xiao Chengci walked in front, with Pei Zhi following behind.
Xiao Chengci opened the courtyard gate, revealing a crack.
As Pei Zhi heard the man order the guards outside to leave, she wondered about his identity.
To be a guest at the Pei residence and to be accompanied by personal guards suggests that one must be of noble status.
"They've left, so the girl can go out now."
Pei Zhi glanced through the crack in the door and indeed saw no one outside.
Pei Zhi didn't say a word and started to walk out.
"What is your name, young lady, and where do you live?"
"What's it to you?" Pei Zhi said, throwing the sword back and walking away without looking back.
Holding the sword that still carried Pei Zhi's warmth, Xiao Chengci would have truly thought it was all a dream if it weren't for the stinging pain in his chest.
Xiao Chengci couldn't help himself and reached out to press the still-bleeding wound.
The wound is real, and it hurts, so Pei Zhi is real too.
As soon as Pei Zhi left the hospital, Xiao Chengci gestured to his guards, signaling them to follow her.
Pei Zhi is back, and Xiao Chengci naturally wants to know everything about her.
Pei Minxue was originally dealing with guests in the front yard when he heard his subordinates' report, and his face turned pale instantly.
"What did you say?"
"Are you injured?"
The servant whispered, "The imperial physician has arrived and is bandaging the wound."
Pei Minxue immediately lost the will to deal with the guests.
Xiao Chengci came to his residence as a guest, but was assassinated. If things had gone wrong, his whole family could have lost their heads.
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