Zhao Yunjin said sternly, "Zhao Yi, put the knife down immediately."
Sensing Yu Zhizhi's unease, he immediately dismissed the servants and guards.
Once only the two of them were left in the pavilion, Zhao Yunjin asked, "What do you intend to obtain from me?"
Looking into his deep eyes, Yu Zhizhi composed herself before slowly saying, "I want you to be my support, to protect me in the name of friendship."
Zhao Yunjin's lips curled slightly, and his voice softened a bit, "Trying to use my influence to save your life?"
"Yes. To be honest, I have no power or influence now, and I'm just a businessman. I'm bound to offend people unintentionally in the future. I just got out of jail, and after this experience, I've learned a lot."
After waiting for a while without receiving a response, Yu Zhizhi thought he was not going to agree.
"I agree to make a deal with you."
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhizhi smiled brightly. She blinked her big, bright eyes, her lips curved into a smile, her eyebrows arched, revealing two small tiger teeth, and sincerely praised, "Sixth Prince, you are such a kind person!"
This is the first time someone has used such words to describe him.
Yu Zhizhi assured him, "But you can rest assured, I won't rely on you for my entire life. Just give me a few years, and I'll be strong enough."
"good."
Yu Zhizhi asked curiously, "Do you believe I can help you heal this scar on your face?"
Zhao Yunjin did not give a direct answer, but only gave an ambiguous reply: "Protecting you is not difficult. Compared with the conditions you exchanged, it is far too easy. No matter what the final outcome is, I will not suffer a loss."
Yu Zhizhi thought about it and agreed that what he said made a lot of sense.
However, the reason why Zhao Yunjin was so calm was not because he didn't care about his appearance, but because he had experienced too many disappointments.
Each time he searched for a cure with high hopes, he always ended in failure. So even though he failed again this time, he didn't take it too seriously.
Yu Zhizhi offered him a cup of tea to express her gratitude: "Give me some time, and I will help you heal this scar as soon as possible. From today onwards, we are friends!"
"Given our relationship, although I can't go to great lengths for you, I'll share any good things with you in the future."
Zhao Yunjin smiled but remained silent.
As Yu Zhizhi took small, quick steps out of the pavilion, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and smiled, her voice melodious and gentle: "Sixth Prince, the scar on your face is a mark of your glory, but to me, it's not ugly at all!"
After saying that, she turned and left, leaving behind a stunningly beautiful silhouette.
Her smile and words, like the warm spring sun, shone into Zhao Yunjin's long-cold heart, stirring a ripple within him.
As Zhao Yunjin watched Yu Zhizhi's departing figure, her gaze softened, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
Only after Yu Zhizhi's figure completely disappeared from his sight did he slowly come back to his senses, gently touching the scar on his face, feeling a warm glow in his heart.
On the other side, Yu Zhizhi hummed a little tune happily as she walked briskly towards the North District.
She walked through the bustling streets and came to a very popular food stall, where she ordered a bowl of steaming noodles and a fragrant meat bun.
After filling her stomach, she headed home.
At this moment, He Yang and Yu Zhizhi's family members were standing anxiously at the entrance of the Yun residence, looking around and constantly calling out Yu Zhizhi's name.
He Yang asked anxiously, "Where did the boss go?"
He had just learned from the officer that Yu Zhizhi had been released, so he rushed to the Yun residence, only to find that his eldest son had not yet returned.
This made him start to worry.
Just then, Xiao Tao suddenly pointed excitedly to the distance and said to He Yang, "Miss is back!"
He Yang looked in the direction Xiao Tao pointed and indeed saw Yu Zhizhi. Overjoyed, he rushed forward to greet her.
When he reached Yu Zhizhi, he asked with a mournful face, "Eldest sister, you're finally back. I asked Grandfather and Father for help, but they were too useless. Are you hurt?"
After saying that, He Yang looked her up and down and almost attacked her.
Looking at her concerned family and friends, Yu Zhizhi gave a sweet smile: "I'm fine! I didn't even lose a hair. I just slept with a little mouse."
Upon hearing this, He Yang suddenly ran away in terror.
"Huh!"
Upon seeing this, Yu Zhizhi couldn't help but laugh and shouted, "Oh! Lazy Yangyang, you actually dare to look down on me."
The two began to play and frolic, and just as they were about to enter the Yun residence, they were stopped by their mother, Fang Lanzhu.
Fang Lanzhu walked over carrying a brazier and said to Yu Zhizhi, "Zhizhi, come, step over this brazier first, and then take a good bath in hot water boiled with pomelo leaves. This will help you get rid of bad luck."
Yu Zhizhi nodded obediently, "Okay, Mother."
After saying that, she followed Fang Lanzhu's instructions, stepped over the brazier, and entered the Yun residence.
After bathing and changing, Yu Zhizhi led He Yang into a carriage and headed towards the outskirts of the city.
She was going to find saltpeter.
Because she had already decided what she would sell at her stall, if she couldn't find saltpeter, she would have to change her plans and sell something else.
Fortunately, He Yang stumbled into a cave, and when Yu Zhizhi came to find him, she was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of saltpeter.
Upon seeing the saltpeter, she immediately saw hope, because with it she could make ice.
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