In less than half an hour, Song Huan and Pei Yan rode their horses to Shengyuan Teahouse.
The traces of yesterday's fight had already been cleaned up.
The streets were clean and the doors and windows of Shengyuan Teahouse were all replaced with new ones overnight.
In the evening, some neighbors started gossiping and came to the teahouse waiter to inquire about what happened yesterday.
Those neighbors saw that something was wrong yesterday and hid away early.
On the one hand, he was secretly glad that he had escaped a disaster, but on the other hand, he was upset that he didn't see the fun.
Old You chatted with the neighbors with a smile on his face, but he didn't say a single word that shouldn't be said, so the group of neighbors were still confused after listening for a long time.
As the sky gradually darkened, the teahouse owner put down the book and a trace of impatience flashed across his face.
"Next time something happens in the teahouse, I'll have Old You call you all."
The owner of the teahouse stepped out of the door and gave people a bad look as soon as he opened his mouth.
The neighbors who were pestering Old You outside the teahouse couldn't help but look embarrassed, "No, no, no."
Even a few words were useless. The neighbors gathered around Old You also knew that as long as the owner of Shengyuan Teahouse came out, they would not be able to get anything out of him. After a few more words of nonsense with Old You, the crowd dispersed.
Old You watched everyone walk away, turned around and walked into the teahouse with a smile.
There were no customers in the teahouse today, so Old You spoke with some impunity. "Boss, you still don't trust me? When have I ever revealed anything that shouldn't be said to anyone?"
"If the neighbors are chatting after dinner and want to talk about what happened yesterday, then just chat with them. You never know what you might need their help with in the future. If you offend them like this, aren't you just blocking our way?"
When you're out and about, especially if you're in this line of work, knowing more people means you have one more source of information.
Old You has never liked their shopkeeper's aloof attitude of not paying attention to what's happening outside.
However, the shopkeeper's next words made Lao You immediately look serious.
"Just received a secret letter."
"The owner of the manor is coming, please arrive before midnight."
The shopkeeper said this and walked towards the backyard, "If you want to chat with the neighbors, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Old You: “…” Well, it turns out that this is where he is being held.
But since the owner of the village is here, it is of course impossible to chat.
Old You's expression suddenly became much more serious. He began to walk around the teahouse and confirmed the safety of the surroundings again.
It was not until the end of the hour of Hai that the teahouse closed.
Old You finally breathed a sigh of relief. After closing the door of the teahouse, he put up a row of wooden boards inside.
…
Song Huan glanced at the closed door of the teahouse, then turned to look at Pei Yan, "Are we too late?"
"It's not too late." Pei Yan's voice was low and hoarse, as if he was enduring something.
Song Huan was so focused on meeting Uncle Qin that he didn't notice Pei Yan's slightly strange expression. He just said, "Then the teahouse door is closed. How can we get in?"
The desire and blood in his body were boiling, and Pei Yan couldn't help it.
But at this moment he could do nothing. His thin lips rubbed against Song Huan's cheek, and Pei Yan felt even hotter all over.
He let out a deep breath, dismounted first and said, "The teahouse door is locked, we should go through the back door."
After all, Shengyuan Teahouse was located in Ning County, and Pei Yan's understanding of it was much deeper than the few sentences Song Huan read in the book.
When he heard Song Huan say that Master Qin had asked to meet Zi Shi, he knew that they would not enter through the main entrance of the teahouse.
"My lady, just sit on the horse." Pei Yan led the horse. The cool night wind relieved some of the heat.
"..." Song Huan originally wanted to get off the horse, but when Pei Yan finished speaking, he had already led the horse forward.
Song Huan's heart trembled, and he tightly gripped the reins in his hand. It would not be fun to fall down.
In the backyard of the teahouse, Qin Huai and Lao You were already waiting outside the door.
Seeing Pei Yan leading his horse into the alley from afar, Old You went back to the backyard to inform the owner of Qin Manor of the news.
The horse finally stopped outside the backyard door. In just a short moment, Song Huan broke out in a thin layer of sweat... nervous.
After all, it was her first time riding a horse, and Pei Yan just took the horse and left without giving her a chance to consider refusing.
"Huanhuan, we're here." Pei Yan said as he loosened the reins and reached out to Song Huan to pick her up.
Song Huan...obediently placed his hand on Pei Yan's palm.
Cough, I’m scared.
What if he gets off the horse and falls?
There are people watching us, how embarrassing.
For the sake of face, Song Huan didn't argue with Pei Yan at this moment.
It's just that she had been riding the horse for too long, and when she got off suddenly, her legs were weak, her body staggered, and she fell into Pei Yan's arms.
Pei Yan hurriedly hugged her waist and asked her in a low voice if she was okay and if her legs hurt.
It hurts, of course it hurts.
But when Song Huan looked up, she saw Qin Huai, with a dark complexion, looking at her and Pei Yan with an intriguing look... Song Huan gritted her teeth, stood up straight, and said calmly: "It doesn't hurt. It's just that my feet were not stable when I came down."
Pei Yan asked worriedly, "It really doesn't hurt?"
Song Huan nodded, "Yeah, really."
Seeing this, Qin Huai didn't say much. He led the two into the courtyard, crossed the courtyard and came to the east corridor. He then led them from the east corridor all the way north. After walking for half a minute, he finally led the two to a small courtyard with green bricks and green tiles.
"The owner of the manor is waiting for Pei Hou in the yard."
Song Huan: “???”
What does this mean?
She had come here with great luck and endured the pain. Could it be that her journey was in vain?
As a result...it wasn't really a wasted trip, but she was still allowed to participate.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, Master Qin said a few words to express his concern for Song Huan, then changed the subject and asked Qin Huai to take Song Huan to another room first.
Song Huan: “…”
If she had known earlier, she might as well have waited in the kitchen in the backyard. Her legs really hurt...
But she also knew that what Master Qin and Pei Yan were talking about without her knowing must be something important.
"Uncle Qin really asked Huanhuan to be the messenger." Song Huan snorted lightly with an unhappy look on his face, but he obediently followed Qin Huai to the next room.
When the door was opened, there were many foods and cakes in the room.
"The owner of the manor ordered the kitchen to prepare this specially for you, Madam Hou."
Qin Huai said: "If Madam Hou is hungry, you can make do with eating something first."
Song Huan: It’s okay…
Delicacies from land and sea, rare fruits, this table is more than just "make do".
Looking around, Song Huan discovered that every item on the table was what "Little Song Huan" loved to eat when he was a child.
Song Huan lowered his eyes, feeling a little panicky.
At this moment, she was like a thief stealing candy...
This is different from Pei Yan who has no feelings for his original body.
The person that Manor Master Qin wanted to take care of and care for was always the original Song Huan...
"System, can I ask you a question?"
System: "Dear, are you ready to check the random tasks?"
Song Huan: "...I'll take a look at it later. Answer my question first."
System: "Okay, dear, please speak."
Song Huan: "I want to know where my original self went? Can the people in the book... be reincarnated after death?"
System: "Dear... This system has no comment on this question."
Song Huan's tone suddenly changed: "System Master, please have some mercy on this child! Even just a little bit will do! Just tell me if she's doing well, okay?"
"..." The system was silent for a while.
"Dear, this system can only tell you, please look forward."
Song Huan: “…” Okay.
It means that no matter how she nags, it's useless anyway.
Song Huan paused and said, "Send me the details of the random mission."
There was a high wall in her heart, blocking her way. The male and female protagonists in the book were the people on the wall, and they could only look up.
But she was awakened by Pei Yan's words, and the high wall collapsed.
As for the Fourth Prince Chu Xun and Cui Yuning...she could now look at them with a normal attitude.
The system made a "ding" sound, and the task details were sent over.
Song Huan opened it and checked.
"Mission validity period: three months."
"Task description: Please keep the heroine "Cui Yuning" in the book by your side, and make the heroine's favorability towards you reach over 50% within three months.
Please note that this mission is completed if you complete both of the above requirements, and you will receive three years of health as a reward.
On the other hand, if any of the requirements of this mission are not completed, the mission will be considered a failure, and you will not receive any health bonuses.
Song Huan: "Three months for three years, it seems worth it."
System: "Yes, dear, would you like to accept the task immediately?"
Song Huan: "No, let's wait a little longer."
She wanted to ask Pei Yan what arrangements he was going to make for Cui Yuning. If he had a more appropriate arrangement, then her task... was not something she had to do.
If not, it’s not too late for her to accept it.
"I'll give you an answer before noon tomorrow." To prevent the system from chanting again, Song Huan first gave it a time limit.
System: "...Okay."
…
Qin Huai stood aside and saw Song Huan sitting at the table, looking at the delicious food without moving. He couldn't help but ask in confusion, "Does the Marquis' wife not like these?"
"Hmm?" Song Huan chuckled and shook his head, "No, I like them very much. They are all my favorites."
"But I can't finish this whole table by myself. Why don't we wait until Uncle Qin and the Marquis finish their discussion and then we can eat together."
Qin Huai understood, and finally a smile appeared on his face: "Madam Hou is thoughtful."
On the other hand, the atmosphere between Master Qin and Pei Yan was not very peaceful.
There was a stack of envelopes in front of Pei Yan, and inside the envelopes was... a list of secret agents that Pei Yan had planted in Beijing over the years, and even a copy of extremely secret correspondence between Pei Yan and someone.
"Master Qin is indeed very capable. He has investigated so thoroughly. I admire him." Pei Yan bowed without any panic on his face, with a faint smile on his lips.
But you can tell from that smile that it has never reached his eyes.
However, Master Qin was unwilling to even put on a show with Pei Yan. He tapped the envelopes with his folding fan and said, "Although Qin has no status or power, I do have some small sums of money, enough for my niece Huanhuan to live comfortably for the rest of her life."
Pei Yan's eyes darkened, and his expression suddenly turned cold: "What do you mean, Master Qin?"
Manor Master Qin didn't mince words and said frankly, "Last spring, I had people keep an eye on the Song family. I originally wanted to wait until Huanhuan reached adulthood and then try to take her away from the Song family. There are several young people in my Qin family who are both good-looking and have good personalities. As long as Huanhuan is willing, she can choose any one she likes."
"I never thought that my niece Huanhuan had just come of age, and my men hadn't even gone to the Song family yet, but she had already received the news of the emperor's marriage. Moreover, Huanhuan is attracted to Marquis Pei... So, I had no choice but to give up this idea."
"But now, Qin wants to ask Pei Hou a question."
Manor Master Qin pondered, "No matter what Marquis Pei wants to do... have you ever thought of a way to ensure Huanhuan's safety, regardless of success or failure?"
"If it's impossible..."
There was a hint of threat in the eyes of Manor Master Qin, "I'm afraid Qin will have no choice but to take niece Huanhuan away."
"Oh." Pei Yan sneered and raised his eyes, the cold light in his eyes was captivating, and his voice was like the cold ice of December. "Master Qin, don't worry about this matter."
The author has something to say: Manor Master Qin: What this kid from the Pei family did is too dangerous, I must take Huanhuan away!
Pei Yan: Impossible.
Song·Can only look but not eat·Huan: When will these two people finish talking?
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