Shi Yi hadn’t been seen for several days, and Chuzheng was extremely irritable, even Ying Xiang could see Chuzheng’s annoyance.
"Miss, why don’t we go out for a walk?"
"No." To go out so that the bastard can torment me? Am I crazy? I’m definitely not going!
"..."
The Miss has been feeling fierce for days...
Ying Xiang’s eyes lit up and she suggested again, "Then Miss, why don’t we go to the back to enjoy the flowers?"
"No." If it weren’t for seeing the Good Person Card there, what flowers would I enjoy?
Ying Xiang’s series of suggestions were all rejected by Chuzheng.
Now Ying Xiang was out of options.
-
Not being able to see Shi Yi, Chuzheng couldn’t do anything. She couldn’t just go and bring him back now and lock him up, could she?
He would undoubtedly turn dark and show his true colors to her, wouldn’t he?
So!
Better forget it.
Trust my card, he will come back on his own sooner or later.
Chuzheng held onto this beautiful wish and peacefully made it through the most chaotic months in the Imperial City.
The Prime Minister’s reputation was destroyed, and what he had done was announced to the world.
Yann Qin found the right opportunity and released the Prime Minister back.
The Prime Minister didn’t even know who had caught him. Once released, he realized everything was over.
Once everything settled down, Yann Qin held great power.
"Why don’t you take that position yourself?" Chuzheng asked Yann Qin.
Yann Qin replied blandly, "Xiao Chu, being unjustified cannot bring any glory."
Besides, there are still many factions outside that aren’t fully under control.
Really push it, and if it comes to a fight, it’s uncertain who would emerge as the winner in the end.
There’s really no need for that now.
Chuzheng didn’t comment on this, she thought for a moment and asked Yann Qin: "Brother, can you help me get a piece of land?"
"Hmm?" Yann Qin asked curiously, "For what?"
"To stake claim as king, of course." I still have tasks to do! I’m a serious person!
Anyway, the task doesn’t specify how many square units this dominion should be. As long as there’s land, claiming a king title means completion, right?
Yann Qin: "..."
Chuzheng wanted land, which undoubtedly meant she wanted a fief.
Fiefs are generally granted to princes or marquises, rarely to princesses or commandery princesses, but it’s not unheard of.
Chuzheng asked for it.
Yann Qin naturally had to figure out a way to get it.
Very soon, Chuzheng was granted the title of Commandery Princess and given a fief.
"Do you really want to go to the fief?"
"Otherwise, why am I getting the land?" Chuzheng replied matter-of-factly.
Yann Qin frowned, "Can you manage alone?"
Chuzheng pointed at the line of people Yann Qin had sent: "Is this called being alone?"
Yann Qin didn’t think these people were too many at all: "Going out is not the same as being in the manor, can you protect yourself?"
"Of course." If I can’t protect myself, how can I protect my card! Trust me!
Yann Qin’s worry was written all over his usually stern face.
Chuzheng lightly patted Yann Qin’s shoulder like a brother: "Brother, don’t worry, no one can harm me."
Yann Qin: "So reckless."
Though Yann Qin lectured her, his tone didn’t carry a hint of reproach.
No matter how reluctant, Yann Qin still couldn’t make the decision to keep someone forcibly, just like he couldn’t stop her from marrying back then.
Yann Qin helped Chuzheng prepare things for her journey, feeling a sense of longing for a young daughter from his household going far away.
This is the sister he’s been taking care of for so long...
And suddenly, she’s going to leave him.
Yann Qin controlled his emotions well, advising Chuzheng on what to pay attention to on her journey.
He also assigned some people to her, still feeling uneasy: "I’ll escort you to the city gates."
Chuzheng: "..."
No!
I don’t need it!
Chuzheng refused Yann Qin’s escort: "They need you here, Brother, you have to hold firm, otherwise I’ll lose my fief."
Yann Qin: "..."
Yann Qin helped Chuzheng onto the carriage, lowered the curtain, and went to the side to talk.
Finally, Yann Qin opened his lips: "Shi..." He let out one syllable but swallowed the rest of the words back.
He wanted to talk about Shi Yi...
This girl seemed like she had forgotten about him in recent times, never mentioning him again. It’s unclear whether she lost interest or Shi Yi’s rejection broke her resolve.
Feelings like these, Yann Qin himself couldn’t say much about, nor could he chat with her about heart matters like a girlfriend.
Sigh...
Young girls are hard to care for.
While Yann Qin’s mind raced with thoughts, he managed to connect a follow-up sentence: "It’s still early; I’ll send you to the city gate."
Chuzheng nodded, not refusing.
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Bamboo forest outside the city.
The attendant rode through vast bamboo groves, stopping before a bamboo yard.
The bamboo rustled, and bamboo leaves slowly spun down from the sky.
"Young Master Shi Yi!"
The attendant dismounted and called into the bamboo yard.
A man pushed open the door, dressed in black-robed long sword, with a jade pendant at his waist, looking every bit the spirited young hero of the martial world.
He greeted the sunlight, looking towards the garden outside, his gaze cold and focused.
"Young Master Shi Yi, sir has sent me to tell you, the Miss is leaving the city today, if convenient, please escort her for a while."
The attendant relayed the message and left without waiting for Shi Yi to respond.
Shi Yi stood in the garden, looking at the swaying bamboo forest outside.
The Prime Minister’s affair wouldn’t have been resolved so quickly without Yann Qin’s help...
Although that ledger did help Yann Qin a lot.
But the ledger was found by Chuzheng...
Shi Yi slowly exhaled, took his things from the house... just escort her to the place then.
Shi Yi finished packing and came out of the house when a faint scent flickered past, he instinctively held his breath, but it was already too late.
His body fell to the ground, but instead of hitting the cold floor, he landed in a warm embrace.
In his groggy state, Shi Yi heard voices.
"Miss, is this alright?"
"Quickly go!"
"Miss!!"
-
Shi Yi regained consciousness in the evening, his head aching terribly, body weak.
He barely managed to prop himself up.
This was a fairly large room, its decor resembling an inn.
"What kind of medicine is this, hasn’t woken up after so long, did you buy fake medicine?"
"Miss, I bought it according to your instructions."
The door was pushed open, and voices followed inside.
Shi Yi instinctively looked towards the door, a slightly familiar figure entered from outside.
Their gazes collided in the air.
I... Damn!
How did he wake up!
He didn’t hear what I just said, did he?
Shi Yi saw the girl visibly startled for a moment, but she quickly returned to her calm demeanor.
"You’re awake."
The tone was natural, as if he had just napped there.
Shi Yi’s Adam’s apple moved, his voice somewhat hoarse, "Did you drug me and bring me here?"
"I picked you up on the road." Chuzheng solemnly corrected, "Don’t talk nonsense! I’m a good person! I wouldn’t do such a thing!"
Shi Yi: "..."
Was he hallucinating earlier?
Chuzheng vehemently denied drugging him, insisting she found him halfway.
Shi Yi didn’t think he imagined hearing things earlier.
"What fake medicine was Miss Yann talking about just now?"
Chuzheng calmly replied, "Insect repellent."