After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

But when facing Xia Che again, Xun Zhan still had that carefree attitude: "Your Highness has obviously gained a huge advantage, and this behavior seems to be like crossing the river and destroying the bridge."

"Humph." He laughed coldly: "Xun Zhan, if someone hurt Xiao Jiu and wanted to help you get to the next level, what would you think?"

Xun Zhan paused visibly, and he had the answer in his mind.

He would kill that man.

How can others dare to touch him when he himself holds him in the palm of his hand?

"Xun Zhan, you are more unscrupulous than anyone else. You will use every weakness of others that you have in your hands."

Xia Che continued, "You only have room for Xiaojiu in your heart. Apart from Xiaojiu, all other living beings are ants."

"But you are better than Xia Hong. At least you still have Xiao Jiu in your heart."

Xun Zhan seemed to understand why Xia Che called him over: "I will listen to every word Xiao Jiu says now and in the future. Your Highness should not worry about other people's affairs."

Xia Che threw the carefully copied list of officials in front of Xun Zhan and said, "After I am imprisoned, give it to the princess."

Xun Zhan stood up from his chair, saw that the tea stains on his chest had dried a little, so he took the teapot and poured it over Xia Che's head. He gave Xia Che a provocative look before turning around and leaving.

It was already dark when they left Xiaoyao Palace. Xun Zhan climbed into Xianyun Palace under the cover of night and observed carefully for a while before cautiously entering Xia Yu's bedroom.

Five long and four short cat meows were heard, and Xia Yu returned to the house holding a lantern.

Seeing Xun Zhan in such an embarrassed state, his relatively steady steps quickened.

He took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped the tea leaves off Xun Zhan's clothes.

Xun Zhan bent down slightly and offered his head and face to Xia Yu.

Xia Yu pursed his lips, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes, but he still took the handkerchief to wipe Xun Zhan's face: "Where did you go to steal the beauty and jade again, and end up in such an embarrassing state."

"Don't slander me." Xun Zhan said with some grievance, "I went to see King Xiaoyao, and he threw a teapot at me without saying a word. Look at my forehead and see if there is a wound."

Xia Yu held the lantern at hand and looked closely at Xun Zhan's forehead. He then parted his hair and took a closer look. There was not a single piece of broken porcelain.

Some people don't tell the whole story when they lie.

That is, I didn't intend to keep lying, I just wanted to get some advantage from him.

Putting down the lantern, Xia Yu sat at the table seriously: "How do you say it?"

Xun Zhan sat down opposite Xia Yu: "It's nothing. He is leaving Luoan and warned me to treat you well."

After glaring at Xun Zhan, Xia Yu said, "Xun Zhan, if he leaves, I will have to leave this palace."

Xun Zhan clenched his hands, rubbed them slowly, and said solemnly: "Okay, then I will go to participate in this year's autumn exam, and then my little Jiu will have a top scholar."

Xia Yu chose to face the wind and rain head-on, and Xun Zhan held up the umbrella for him in the wind and rain.

Xia Yu had a cold face, his expression full of warning.

Xun Zhan rarely showed restraint, and raised his hand to scratch Xia Yu's chin: "My little Jiu is getting more and more beautiful under my care."

Being tickled by this, Xia Yu did not rise: "Xun Zhan, I don't care about anything else, but I can't bear to let my mother re-enter the game."

Xun Zhan took out a piece of candy from his sleeve and fed it to Xia Yu: "The Queen has thought further than you and I. She has anticipated this day and has made preparations in advance."

Shen Jinmo was very busy these days. He had already left the house before Xie Nanxing woke up. He would usually come back after Xie Nanxing fell asleep at night.

If Xie Nanxing didn't believe in Shen Jinmo's feelings for him, he would have thought that Shen Jinmo was keeping someone outside.

Tomorrow is the ten-day holiday. After dinner, Xie Nanxing said to Xiao Gao, "Xiao Gao, move the recliner to the yard. I have to wait for him to come back tonight."

Xiao Gao first moved the recliner into the stool, then lit up some mosquito repellents such as mugwort, and placed some snacks that Xie Nanxing usually ate before going into the house to invite Xie Nanxing out.

Lu Bai followed Xie Nanxing out of the yard like an emotionless piece of wood, closing his eyes and listening to all the noises around him.

When Yang Huai returned home from Shuangxing Tower, he saw all the people in the main courtyard standing guard at the door as soon as he entered the courtyard, each with a determined look on their face.

Yang Huai's steps were a little unsteady. He approached Xie Nanxing and asked in a low voice, "Master, what's wrong with you?"

"Wait for Shen Jinmo to come back." Xie Nanxing glanced at the tree and said, "If you are done, go back to your room, lest someone accuse me of exploiting you."

Yang Huai also looked up at the tree and continued to ask, "But what did Lord Shen do to displease you?"

Xie Nanxing shook his head: "He has been a little tired these days. I haven't seen him for a long time, so I feel a little distressed."

It turned out to be the case.

Yang Huai smiled knowingly and said, "Master, the Jiangnan branch of Shuangxinglou is expected to open in half a month. Do you want to go there in person, or should I go?"

Thinking of Jiangnan, Xie Nanxing said, "The headquarters of Yang's Company is over there. I have no objection to your choice of location, but you must be careful not to put yourself in danger."

Yang Huai's eyes were filled with emotion, and he lowered his head to say thank you: "Thank you for your concern, Master."

"I have trained quite a few capable shopkeepers these days. Once the affairs of the Jiangnan branch are settled, I will consider going out to sea."

"But if you really want to cross the ocean, this ship becomes the top priority."

Xie Nanxing took a sip of the sweet tea and said, "If everything goes well, you might be able to go directly south to the sea. If things don't go well, you can go home after you finish working at the Jiangnan branch."

The word "return home" sounded very soothing to Yang Huai's ears. His handsome face became even softer under the light. Seeing this, Sui Yi, who was sitting on the tree, could no longer bear it and jumped down from the treetop.

He bowed to Xie Nanxing and said, "Thank you, Master."

Xie Nanxing looked up at Sui Yi, raised his hand and said, "Hurry up and take him away. I feel annoyed just looking at the two of you."

After receiving this promise, Sui Yi carried Yang Huai and left Xie's residence: "Yang Huai, where is your home?"

"Wherever my master is, that is home."

He slapped Yang Huai on the thigh and said, "You are such a heartless kid. You didn't even say a word to me when you were about to go out to sea."

"Why should I tell you this? Aren't we just in a mutually satisfying relationship?" Yang Huai grabbed Suiyi's neck and bit his mouth: "Suiyi, you are useless."

Alarm bells rang in an instant, Sui Yi frowned and said, "Yang Huai, you'd better think it over before you speak."

"My master was bedridden for ten days last time. Do you have the ability to make me stay in bed for that long?"

Sui Yi now has a great deal of autonomy. Every time he goes to the palace to report to Xia Hong, Shen Jinmo will tell him in advance what he will report. Now that Yang Huai has said so, how could Sui Yi not live up to his expectations?

"In the next few days, you will wait for the servants to carry you to Shuangxing Tower."

Putting his arms around Suiyi's neck, Yang Huai whispered in Suiyi's ear: "I'll hand over all the store's affairs to the shopkeeper. The rest of your life will be yours."

Knowing that he would be away from Luoan for quite some time, Yang Huai naturally had to feed both himself and Sui Yi.

So that both of them would not have other thoughts.

After all, they both fit in well.

It’s hard to find such a perfect match again.