Fang Zhu was in a hurry to return to the capital, so she left after having breakfast.
In the afternoon, the Eighth Prince came and returned the transfer agreement that Fang Qing had written to Qin Hou.
The Eighth Prince did not show up; the Qin family had many things to attend to.
Fang Qing tore up the transfer agreement, immediately had her things packed, and planned to go home the next day after resolving her matter.
Fang Qing had finally managed to get a good night's sleep these past few days, so she went to bed early.
But late at night, she was suddenly awakened by the sound of voices outside.
She also had the illusion that she was being imprisoned by the Qin family.
She sat up abruptly, and at the same time the door was pushed open from the outside.
Fang Qing tensed up, but suddenly heard familiar voices outside.
"It's me."
Fang Qing suddenly threw off the covers and got out of bed.
"who?"
She checked.
"I."
Once she was sure she hadn't misheard, Fang Qing quickly put on a smile.
Then she quickly opened the door.
Sure enough, it was Zhao Shi'an standing outside.
"Brother, what are you doing here?"
Seeing her dressed as if she had just crawled out of bed, Zhao Shi'an quickly came in and closed the door.
"I heard about what happened here in the capital, so I came to take a look."
"Brother, would you give it a try?"
"good."
Fang Qing couldn't find anything else to say for a moment, and then belatedly realized that she and Zhao Shi'an had already confessed their feelings for each other, and felt that the atmosphere was subtly awkward.
She didn't say anything more, and Zhao Shi'an's gaze fell on her face, making Fang Qing even more embarrassed.
Just as Fang Qing was about to look away, Zhao Shi'an suddenly cupped Fang Qing's face in his hands.
The next moment, Fang Qing felt that familiar touch from her dream.
Zhao Shi'an kissed her so hard she could hardly breathe.
"alright……"
She gently pushed Zhao Shi'an away.
Zhao Shi'an pulled her into his arms.
"I was terrified when I heard about your accident."
Fang Qing was no different.
"Thankfully, I'm alright."
Zhao Shi'an held her even tighter.
"Yes, thankfully everyone is alright."
He wouldn't let Fang Qing know the murderous intent churning in his chest, a desire to tear Qin Hou to pieces.
There was also the crazy idea of hiding Fang Qing in a place where no one but him knew about her.
The two embraced for a long time before Fang Qing yawned and looked like she was about to fall asleep on Zhao Shi'an's shoulder, at which point Zhao Shi'an finally let go of her.
"Go to sleep if you're tired."
These past few days, he's noticed that the candles in Fang Qing's room stay out very late every night.
"And what about you?" Fang Qing asked.
"I'll ask for a room after you fall asleep."
Fang Qing got into bed, and Zhao Shi'an sat by the bedside watching over her.
Just like when she was sick as a child, Zhao Shi'an would always stay by her side like this.
Fang Qing felt very safe with him around, and fell asleep in no time.
When Fang Qing woke up the next morning, she sat up abruptly, thinking that she had been dreaming the night before.
She hurriedly got up, went downstairs, and before she could even ask the innkeeper, she saw Zhao Shi'an.
Zhao Shi'an was sitting by the window drinking tea when he heard the noise, turned around, and smiled when he saw her.
"Come and sit down."
Then he gestured to the waiter to bring breakfast.
"I didn't have a chance to ask last night, brother, how did you get here?"
"I came by carriage. Don't worry, I hired two people from a security escort agency to protect my safety."
Fang Qing didn't ask any more questions.
The waiter brought the breakfast over in no time.
The innkeeper was frowning as he calculated his next move. Fang Qing had seen him post a notice outside early this morning saying the inn was for sale.
Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. The innkeeper testified for Fang Qing in court, and he probably wouldn't dare to continue doing business here in the future.
"I still feel a little sorry for my boss."
Zhao Shi'an glanced at the man behind the counter.
"He was just doing a notarized thing."
The innkeeper originally didn't want to testify, but Zhao Shi'an had Xiao Liu secretly talk to him.
The innkeeper naturally agreed when the price was right.
Moreover, Fengyulou will guarantee that they will not be retaliated against by the Qin family for the next three years.
In any case, the innkeeper had no reason to refuse.
"I still need to thank him."
After finishing my meal, I talked with the innkeeper.
The innkeeper's hometown is in the capital, and he plans to sell the inn and return to the capital.
Fang Qing had nothing to help him with, so she could only compensate him with some silver, and the innkeeper didn't stand on ceremony with her.
Fang Qing went back to her room to pack her things, and Zhao Shi'an followed her.
As Fang Qing tidied up, she talked about what had happened after Zhao Shi'an left his home in Fangjia Village, and the two of them naturally had plenty to talk about.
After Fang Qing finished packing her things, she was going to the yamen to see Lord Zhao.
Lord Zhao is considered by the system to be the second person capable of saving the world. Fang Qing wanted Zhao Shi'an and Zhao Fen to get to know each other, so she invited Zhao Shi'an to go with her.
But Zhao Shi'an refused.
"Go by yourself. The food I just ate wasn't right, and my stomach feels a bit upset."
"Then I'll take you to see a doctor."
"No need, it's just a stitch in my side. I'll be fine after a rest."
Just kidding, Zhao Fen has met him before. If he goes with Fang Qing, wouldn't that give him away?
Fang Qing had no doubts and left the inn for the government office.
After she left, Zhao Shi'an opened the window, looked at Xiao Liu in the backyard, and gestured for him to arrange for someone to protect Fang Qing.
Now everyone in the yamen is cooperating with the Eighth Prince in investigating the Qin family, which has implicated a number of officials. When the yamen needs people for its main business, even the gatekeepers are busy. Fang Qing waited for a while before she saw Zhao Fen come over.
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