Chapter 169: Being lazy is also a science
Zhong Min was naturally a little surprised by what Qin Ke said at this moment. She never expected that Xiao Mingzheng would not only tell her whereabouts in the capital to a person he had only met once, but also let Qin Ke pass the message on his behalf. Such a move would absolutely be impossible if he did not have great confidence in Qin Ke.
She was very curious about what Qin Ke and Xiao Mingzheng talked about when they met in Muzhou, but Qin Ke just smiled and didn't answer. Apart from saying what Xiao Mingzheng asked him to convey, he didn't say much else.
"Prince Mu said that Jiang Xiyan's affairs are proceeding smoothly, so you don't have to worry. Also, I've promised him that I will do my utmost to protect you while you're in the capital. As long as I'm here, you won't be in any danger." Qin Ke said calmly, "So, from today on, I will secretly escort you until you finish your affairs in the capital and return to Muzhou."
Even if you return to Muzhou, he will still secretly protect you from afar. As long as you are safe and happy, it is enough. Qin Ke secretly added in his heart that he would never say these words again in the future, but he could not change it.
Seeing this, she didn't dare to ask too much, but just said a little uneasily: "Qin Ke, I don't know what kind of communication you and Xiao Mingzheng had, and I don't know what he said to you, but you should have your own life and shouldn't be bound by anyone or anything. I have secret guards here to protect me, so if you are careful, there will be no problem. You don't need to secretly help me anymore."
"It has nothing to do with him. I am willing to do this. Even if he doesn't say anything, I will do it. You don't have to feel that you owe me anything. I am willing to do this. Only by doing this can I be happy and feel at ease. I will not interfere with what you do. When you are safe, I will not show up much. In this way, you can feel more at ease." He added again in his heart, you can not love me, but you can't stop me from loving you.
Hearing this, Zhong suddenly realized that she really didn't know what to say. She still understood the concept of love. True and unforgettable love can't be forgotten or let go easily.
She naturally wouldn't change her mind because of Li Jin'er, but she couldn't force someone else to change their mind either. That foolish Qin Ke really made her feel extremely guilty, and how could she force him to forget Li Jin'er in his heart?
After leaving the courtyard, the sky suddenly began to snow. Looking at the drifting white snow, Zhong Min couldn't help but sigh. It had been over a year since his rebirth, but where had the real Li Jin'er gone? Was she dead, or had she, like her, passed away to another world?
Today, Qin Ke had brought a profound impact on her. She had previously rarely thought about the original owner of her body, but now she couldn't help but wonder what life that teenage girl had experienced and endured, and how complicated it had been. She was ultimately a pitiful person, and even until her death, she might never have truly lived the life she wanted.
On the way back, Zhong Min didn't say another word. Reality was always too helpless, and everyone had their own frustrations. She didn't want to dwell on it any more. As the old saying goes, let everything take its course. Qin Ke was a good man. One day, he would figure it out, one day, he would find the happiness that truly belonged to him.
For the next few days, Zhong Min didn't make any other moves, but waited patiently, as he had previously stated. Mo Yan was surprisingly efficient, and within a few days, he had made significant progress. He claimed to have found the person Zhong Min mentioned, and he believed that a major breakthrough would be possible soon.
Every day, Chuer or Xianger would pass by Muzi Teahouse within the specified time to see how the sign outside the teahouse had changed. If it said what tea had a special discount today, it meant there was information. Chuer and the others would pretend to be customers and go in to get it. The different types of tea implied the severity and scope of the information.
Now, Mo Ming and his men had poured almost all their resources into the task at hand. They also understood, as Zhong Min had said, that if this matter couldn't be resolved, then the future restoration of the entire intelligence network would be meaningless. With Zhong Min's guidance and Mo Ming and Mo Yan's meticulous preparations, they were able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
What seemed almost impossible to them before, now seemed to be a sure win. Zi Yan, Chu Er and others were even more confident. At this point, as long as Zhong Min said something, they would not even ask why. They would just nod and do it immediately, because in their opinion, what Zhong Min said must be correct.
That afternoon, the weather was unusually sunny and windless, and the winter sun felt warm against his body. Zhong Min, bored, had taken Ruyi out to play in the yard. The cold weather had made Ruyi less and less active. He'd gained weight rapidly, and he'd swayed as he walked. He probably wouldn't bother catching a mouse even if it followed him.
"Ruyi, move quickly, otherwise I won't give you food tonight!" Zhong Min threatened Ruyi who was lying in her arms again, but found that it had no effect at all. This guy was now sure that she would not really do anything abusive, so he became more and more fearless.
Seeing this, Zhong Min could only hold the lazy cat and wander around the yard by himself. As he was wandering, he saw Zi Yan coming back from outside. As soon as she saw her, she immediately ran over excitedly and said, "Sir, good news, the things you wanted have arrived, and they want you to come over right away."
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Zhong Min immediately placed Ruyi on Xi'er, who was standing beside him, and then walked out while saying, "Then what are you waiting for? Let's go!"
Seeing that Zhong Min didn't even have a cloak with him, Xi'er said anxiously, "Master, please wait a moment. I'll get you a cloak."
"No need, I'm not cold!" Zhong Min couldn't wait any longer. As soon as he finished speaking, he was already at the door.
Soon, Zhong Min brought Zi Yan to the Muzi Teahouse and Mo Ming handed over the intelligence they had just received for Zhong Min to review. Although they were very confident that the intelligence was true and was what the prince needed most, such a critical matter naturally needed to be verified by Zhong Min before it could be sent back to Muzhou.
After Zhong Min carefully read it, compared it front and back, and made a judgment, he finally said: "Well done, immediately send someone to send the information back to Muzhou by the fastest and safest means, and be sure to hand it over to the prince personally!"
"I obey your command!" Mo Ming immediately went to handle the matter himself after hearing this.
Mo Yan, who was standing aside, mentioned to Zhong Min some other efforts they had made in recent days besides this intelligence. Zhong Min naturally affirmed their approach, and then gave some instructions on matters to pay attention to before leaving with Zi Yan.
A month later, a secret letter came from Muzhou. The information provided by Zhong Min and others played a crucial role, bringing a huge turning point and bargaining chips to the relief of Muzhou.
More than three months later, under the leadership of Zhong Min, the capital's intelligence network quickly spread throughout the capital again, continuously sending important intelligence back to Muzhou safely. What made everyone excited and excited was that Xiao Mingzheng also successfully broke the crisis of King Liang and solved the trap set for him by the emperor and Ning Zhiyuan, and the situation was temporarily eased.
After reading the letter written to her by Xiao Mingzheng, Zhong Min felt relieved, and she also knew very well that first breaking and then fighting back meant that the time when Xiao Mingzheng faced a head-on confrontation with the court was getting closer.
Now that the Qingzhou issue had been successfully secured, with the support and military aid from Qingzhou, Xiao Mingzheng's power was rapidly expanding. It wouldn't be long before the imperial court would understand the situation and would no longer tolerate him. If civil unrest arose, the most crucial issue would be maintaining stability on the border. Xiao Mingzheng wasn't one to disregard the overall situation, and the imperial court understood this. Therefore, if a public falling-out truly occurred, the risks Xiao Mingzheng would face would be even greater, forcing him to make further preparations.
Zhong Min had read the last line of the letter countless times. The words "take care" and "I miss you" brought back endless thoughts of Xiao Mingzheng. In the end, she cautiously burned the letter, but the jade hairpin in her hand became increasingly smooth and delicate as she touched it.
It was the beginning of spring, and the willow trees along the street had sprouted new buds. With nothing else to do these past few days, Zhong Min visited several newly established intelligence gathering points. She didn't disturb anyone, acting like an ordinary visitor, but she was a little more attentive, secretly noting any areas that were unsatisfactory or that she felt could be improved.
Ziyan had been loaned to Mo Ming these days to run some important errands. This girl was truly a promising young talent, able to apply many things to new situations with just a little guidance. Over the past few months, Ziyan's progress had been quite noticeable, as if she had been completely transformed, earning her sincere praise.
Zhong Min, however, was a master of slacking off. She didn't like to do everything herself, mostly just watching and listening, offering reminders and occasionally checking in. She believed this approach was far more effective than trying to manage everything, and the facts proved her right. After training Zi Yan to become her secretary, her life became even easier.
Qin Ke was just as he said. He never showed up to bother Zhong Min unless there was something going on, only appearing under special circumstances. Zhong Min gradually got used to it and no longer felt sorry for him. Everyone has a different understanding of happiness. Perhaps for Qin Ke, being able to watch her, the unknown imposter, from afar was also a kind of happiness.
After a morning of shopping, Zhong Min felt a bit hungry, so he took Chu Er to a restaurant that looked quite classy to have something to eat. This wasn't their area, but it was clearly a very suitable restaurant.
It was a bit late, so there weren't too many customers. He found a table by the window and sat down. After ordering two or three small dishes, Zhong Min began to look around calmly.
Unexpectedly, a short while later, a well-dressed man came down from the second floor and walked straight to Zhong Min's table and said politely, "Sir, my master would like to invite you upstairs for a gathering."
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