Hopefully, her guess was unnecessary. Dealing with people is much easier than dealing with something as ethereal as ghosts, though it is still a bit troublesome.
"Mayor Zhang is busy with official duties, but he is working hard to benefit the people, which is a good thing. Getting rid of this evil as soon as possible will also restore peace to Pingkang Town."
"In that case, please come with me. The lady is waiting in the backyard."
Xiang Wan followed Zhang Yun to the backyard where Ping Yajun lived.
Her courtyard was meticulously maintained, with two maids attending to her. Upon seeing Zhang Yun approach, she rose to greet him.
"Is Madam awake?"
"The lady has been pruning flowers and plants in the side room for quite some time now."
Zhang Yun walked past the maid and headed towards the side room.
Not wanting to follow, Xiang Wan sat down at the stone table in the courtyard and silently observed her surroundings.
A locust tree stood in the corner, its branches reaching over the courtyard wall, making it the perfect escape route.
The roof beams are not far from the other buildings, so it is possible to climb onto the roof.
The yard was filled with Virginia creeper, its lush green color a delightful sight. However, even though it was only May, the small yellow-green flowers blooming among the leaves were particularly eye-catching.
"Master, will you abandon me?"
Xiang Wan was engrossed in watching when Tu Hongye asked her such a question out of the blue, which surprised her greatly.
"Nonsense, you're my disciple, how could I abandon you?"
Upon hearing this, Tu Hongye lowered his eyes and silently added, "Don't leave me!"
This distrust made Xiang Wan feel inexplicably sad, as if this little apprentice had been abandoned before.
She reached out and patted Tu Hongye's head, comforting him, "It was ordained by Heaven that we became master and disciple in this world. As long as you are still my disciple, I will never abandon you."
"really?"
Tu Hongye's eyes suddenly lit up, like a puppy that had just caught a bone, which, combined with his serious yet youthful face, created a charming contrast.
Xiang Wan reached out and loosened the square bun on his head, finally calming the impulse in her heart.
Her little apprentice was usually so serious that she, as her master, couldn't find an excuse to tease her. But now, not only was her meticulously styled bun undone, but even the stray hairs on her forehead were falling down, just like her—that's what master and apprentice are all about!
Tu Hongye let Xiang Wan do as she pleased, but his dark eyes kept staring at her, making Xiang Wan feel guilty as she rubbed her.
"Never mind, hurry up and get ready. When you meet people, don't talk too much."
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