Chapter 22: I've seen people protecting their children, but I've never seen people protecting their eyes.
Chi Xin repeated in detail what the secret guards who stayed in the Marquis' Mansion had reported.
The secret guards left behind to protect the young lady thought it was an easy job, but who would have thought...
Late at night, I saw the eldest lady in white clothes, sitting on a ball of black and red air, floating towards the ancestral hall, watching a thrilling play in the hall, and then floating back.
The thrill index is said to be even more terrifying than when they cooperated with Si Tianjian in the mission.
At daybreak, after the ten secret guards came back to report, eight of them went to the Sitianjian to ask for amulets.
The remaining two brave ones said they were going to sleep, but the door was closed and it was not known whether they were actually sleeping.
Xiao Chen found it interesting and simply closed the memorial: "Have they returned? Ask them to come over and talk to me in detail."
Chi Xin: “…”
Are we listening to stories here?
The king's order cannot be disobeyed, so he turned around and called for help.
Soon, ten secret guards, two in a team, stood in two rows and knelt on one knee respectfully and in an orderly manner: "Master."
Xiao Chen looked at their expressions.
They appeared normal, but upon closer inspection, their spirits seemed to have been shaken, and they were all listless. As a secret guard, the most important thing was eyesight and keen perception, so as to be able to anticipate the enemy.
But the secret guards in front of him had somewhat dull and empty looks in their eyes.
Xiao Chen chuckled and leaned back in his chair: "Tell me about what happened last night. I want to know everything, no matter how big or small."
The secret guards: "..."
I really don't want to recall it, but my master wants to hear it.
The secret guards are divided into teams of ten, each team consists of three people, and the extra person serves as the team leader.
Team leader Ying Yi calmed down a little and recounted what happened last night in detail.
When Hua Niang suddenly left the main courtyard, Xiao Chen raised his hand to interrupt her.
"Wait." Xiao Chen frowned slightly. "Hua Niang suddenly left the main courtyard without any warning? Where did she go?"
"Yes, Master." Ying Yi: "I went to the dilapidated courtyard farthest from the main courtyard. After looking in the direction of the main courtyard from there, I stayed in the dilapidated courtyard until dawn."
Xiao Chen rested his arm on the table, his fingers tapping unconsciously. "Why do you think she left the main courtyard so abnormally quickly?"
Ying Yi didn't dare to hide it: "In my humble opinion, Miss Hua Niang seemed to have sensed danger, so she hid away."
"Afterwards, he looked at the main courtyard from a distance and did not return, which means the danger is in the main courtyard."
"From my observation, although Hua Niang doesn't respect the young lady as much as the other maids, she is still diligently protecting her. The fact that she didn't return suggests that the danger isn't directed at the young lady..."
He looked at Xiao Chen hesitantly, then lowered his head respectfully.
Xiao Chen chuckled lightly: "What I didn't say was that perhaps the danger to Hua Niang comes from the eldest lady, is that right?"
Shadow 1: "Your Highness is wise."
They hid in the dark and watched the whole process, so they naturally knew Hua Niang's identity, a fierce ghost.
Who is this young lady who can drive away evil spirits and make them feel danger?
Xiao Chen didn't say anything else. The study was so quiet that even the breathing became much softer.
Time becomes long and space becomes sticky and suffocating.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Chen said calmly, "Since you all saw it, from now on, your team of secret guards will be responsible for protecting the young lady."
"Well... there's no need to hide in the dark. Go with the nanny and the maid later. From now on, you'll be at the young lady's beck and call."
"I will send one person to report here every day. If there is anything urgent, please report back at any time."
The secret guards didn't think anything of it, as they also had the task of surveillance. However, Chi Xin, who was standing next to them, twitched his mouth when he heard what was happening.
I've seen people protecting their calves, but I've never seen people protecting their own eyes.
"Go." Xiao Chen waved his hand, asking everyone to leave, and then reopened the memorial.
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In the Marquis' Mansion, Qin Yinyao slept until she woke up naturally, and touched the fine beads of sweat on her neck in a daze.
Unhappily, he said, "Hua Niang! Didn't you turn on the air conditioner for me last night?"
Hua Niang still didn't dare to enter the house and could only hide under the wall of the main courtyard, rolling her eyes.
He shouted back, "Master, would you like to sober up first?"
Despite the situation last night, she still stayed in the yard and turned on the air conditioner. Was it the air conditioner that was turned on?
That carriage leads to the destruction of the soul!
Dong Ning, who was waiting outside the door, immediately pushed it open and walked in. He wrung out a wet towel and handed it to her: "Miss, please wipe off the sweat first. Do you want to get up right away or take a shower?"
"Let's wash." Qin Yinyao wiped her neck, but she still felt sticky and uncomfortable.
After she took a shower and put on a clean dress, she suddenly realized that her body was much better than before she went to sleep.
He even cultivated a trace of divine power in his body.
"It seems that the radishes I ate yesterday were not in vain." She murmured softly.
Realizing that her body might not have been able to absorb the effects of the medicine last night, and that her spirit and soul were helping to absorb the warmth and nourishment, she forced Hua Niang to dodge away and quickly restrained her breath.
"Okay, come in quickly." She shouted loudly: "I really can't live without Hua Niang turning on the air conditioner today."
Dong Ning helped her comb her hair and put on makeup, then took a half step back and bowed.
He said respectfully, "Miss, the people sent by His Highness have arrived and are all in the front hall. Because they came from the palace and have served nobles, the Marquis and his wife are also here."
Qin Yinyao waited for a long time, but there was no further news.
He looked at Dong Ning from the bronze mirror in front of him and raised his eyebrows: "No more?"
Dong Ning was slightly startled, and cautiously probed: "Miss, you haven't eaten yet. Do you want to eat first, or ask them to come over directly?"
"My Lord and Madam Marquis, are you going to wait sitting down or standing up?" Qin Yinyao withdrew her gaze meaningfully.
Dong Ning lowered his eyes: "The Marquis and his wife are sitting with you."
"Then go over there now." Qin Yinyao immediately stood up. "They are kneeling as punishment now. You can't try to dodge it by being lazy."
If she delays a little longer, the old Marquis can rest a little longer. What good things is he thinking about?
Dong Ning hurriedly followed half a step behind, and Hua Niang followed closely behind.
The main courtyard has a good geographical location, it is quiet and elegant, and not far from the front yard and the back house.
There are corridors all along the way, so you won’t be exposed to the sun in summer or worry about rain or snow.
Halfway through the journey, Dong Ning asked tentatively, "Miss, why do you hate the Marquis and his wife so much?"
Qin Yinyao stopped and turned sideways to look directly into Dong Ning's eyes.
Dong Ning subconsciously wanted to lower his head and avoid sight.
Qin Yinyao narrowed her eyes slightly, then said in a deep voice: "Raise your head and look into my eyes."
Dong Ning's fingernails were digging into his palms tightly under his robe.
"You grew up with them, and you've witnessed the suffering they've endured. Tell me, why do I hate them so much?"
Qin Yinyao had no expression on her face and her voice was soft, yet it carried an unquestionable sense of oppression.
Dong Ning suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
He nodded in agreement, adding some of his own emotions to his angry voice: "Young lady has become powerful now, and she is going to make them suffer!"
Only then can she justify the suffering her young lady has endured.
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