The original owner and the male protagonist first met when the original owner flew a kite during a spring outing.
Just then, a strong gust of wind blew, raising the kite higher and higher until the string broke.
The kite was blown by the strong wind and kept blowing until it landed in a courtyard.
The male protagonist happened to be practicing calligraphy in that courtyard.
Just as the original owner was about to climb over the wall, she saw the male protagonist's handsome appearance.
The original owner fell in love with this person at first sight, and she shyly asked, "Young master, could you please help me retrieve my kite?"
The original owner thought that the young men outside all liked petite, gentle, and charming girls, and she couldn't scare them away as soon as she opened her mouth, just like before.
In the courtyard, the male protagonist helped someone retrieve a kite and asked, "The wall is too high, young lady, can you come down?"
The original owner was highly skilled in martial arts and had even used her lightness skill to chase after a kite to get here. However, when she was climbing down the wall, she pretended to have twisted her ankle, let out a cry of pain, and then pretended to be strong and said, "Yes, I can get down."
The original owner stood under the wall outside, not hearing a reply from the other side. She was still thinking that the men in this courtyard were really handsome, and she could come and be a flower thief at night.
Then, someone came out of the courtyard, holding a bottle of medicinal wine, and said, "Miss, please wait. Did you sprain your ankle?"
The original owner was wondering whether she should feel pain on both sides, but then she thought that most people outside would be polite and wouldn't lift up someone's skirt to see if they were really injured. She nodded and said, "Yes, it hurts a lot."
"Then take this medicinal wine, young lady."
"Thank you, young master. I will repay you."
And so, because of kites and medicinal wine, the two started talking to each other.
Sometimes they would go out together, go shopping, or go on a spring outing. They were both interested in each other, and they were just one step away from officially becoming lovers.
If the female lead hadn't appeared, and the original owner hadn't hit anyone in front of him, perhaps she really could have been with him.
Ah Li glanced furtively at Ji Xianlin and found him looking at her too. She blushed and asked, "Why are you looking at me, Brother Ji?"
Ji Xianlin laughed, "Because you're good-looking."
Ahri's face turned even redder.
The old man walked ahead, and upon hearing Ji Xianlin's words, he thought to himself how good the relationship was between the two young men.
Also, the boy looks quite familiar.
Wait a minute, isn't this the eldest son of the governor's family?
The old man turned back, raised his hand to rub his eyes, perhaps he was seeing things?
As a result, he looked back again and saw that it was indeed the eldest son of the prefect's family.
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Soon, they arrived at the old man's house.
The burly men were all there; one was kneeling in the courtyard, while the other two held a few copper coins in their hands, their faces filled with sorrow.
Coughing could be heard from inside the house from time to time, and an old woman said, "It's all because of my old bones that I'm a burden to you. I'm not going to get treatment for this illness."
Upon hearing this, the old man ignored Ji Xianlin and Ali who were following behind him and hurriedly went into the house, saying, "Old woman, if you don't want to live anymore, I'll go with you now."
The three burly men suddenly looked over at the same time, because Ji Xianlin was holding all three of their money bags.
"Well, it turns out you guys stole it!"
Someone grabbed a carrying pole from the corner, while others stopped people, saying, "Calm down. If they stole it, why would they take it so openly?"
Just then, the old man inside the house called out loudly, "Old woman, don't worry! I just went outside and looked around. I ran into the prefect's eldest son. He found the money pouch and brought it back to us!"
The three burly men looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
They looked strong and robust, each one fierce, but they were just honest and law-abiding ordinary people.
Besides, why would the eldest son of the prefect's family steal their purse?
So the three burly men quieted down and even gave Ji Xianlin a forced smile that looked more like a grimace, saying, "Please don't be offended, young master."
Ah Li took two steps back. Oh my god, this person is the eldest son of the governor's family!
Ji Xianlin originally did not want to reveal his identity, but the old man exposed it.
Without even turning his head, he grabbed Su Li, who was about to run away, and said to the three burly men, "Now the money bag is back to its owner. Check if anything is missing."
The three burly men quickly took the money bag from Ji Xianlin's hands, poured out the silver inside, looked at it, counted it, and said repeatedly, "Nothing is missing, thank you very much, Young Master Ji."
“Since nothing is missing, we’ll take our leave now.” Ji Xianlin took Ah Li’s hand and left.
Ah Li tried to pull back, but Ji Xianlin refused to let go.
Ah Li had no choice but to say, "Young Master Ji, I can walk by myself."
Ji Xianlin stopped, but didn't turn around. "You know who I am, and you want to break up with me?"
It's been discovered.
Ah Li was very surprised. This person hadn't even looked at her just now. How did he know?
Ji Xianlin turned around and looked at Ah Li, who had her head down. "Speak."
Ah Li sniffed and said with great self-awareness, "You are the eldest son of the governor's family, and I dare not presume to be your son."
Furthermore, why doesn't the eldest son of the prefect's family live in the prefect's mansion, but instead lives in a small estate with few servants?
He was the only one in Zhuangzi; he had no parents, no brothers or sisters.
Besides, the prefect knows about the Shadow Guard Camp and also knows who the real master of the Shadow Guard Camp is.
How could the original owner have missed such important information? She didn't even investigate this person's true identity before starting to enjoy romantic moments with him!
Ahri is having a headache.
However, Ji Xianlin did not react after she finished speaking.
Ahri slightly raised her eyes to look at him, and was instantly startled.
This person looks terrifying.
Ji Xianlin was now frowning and very displeased. He had been calling her "Brother Ji" before, but now he was calling her "Young Master Ji" and even referring to himself as a commoner, saying that she was not worthy of his attention.
"Su Li!"
Ah Li panicked and quickly replied, "I'm here."
Ji Xianlin said slowly, "It's too late today. I'll take you home first, and I'll come find you tomorrow."
He restrained himself from pulling the person into his arms.
This person is now like a frightened little rabbit; at the slightest disturbance, she will run away.
Ahri lowered her head, not saying "okay" as obediently and sweetly as usual.
She made up her mind: once she got back, she would run away.
The male lead belongs to the female lead, and she doesn't want to get involved. She also doesn't want to suffer physical and emotional abuse like the original owner did.
Ji Xianlin narrowed his eyes dangerously. She had indeed changed; she had become distant from him.
He'll see what she does.
Let's go.
Ji Xianlin still held Ah Li's hand.
The two remained silent throughout the journey, their usual harmonious relationship gone.
After dropping Ah Li off at home, Ji Xianlin reached out and tucked a stray hair behind her ear, saying, "I hope I can see you again when I come tomorrow."
Ahri stiffened; the tone of this person's voice was a bit off.
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