The little dark guard who travels between two lives

Qin Mingxuan led Shisan and Yu Shen to the backyard. Because Yu Shen would stay overnight in the Qin Mansion from time to time, there was a room reserved for Yu Shen in the Qin Mansion.

This room is in an independent small courtyard, not far from Ji Wanran and Qin Mingxuan's courtyard. Qin Mingxuan specially changed the name of this small courtyard and named it Shensi Garden.

Ji Wanran was placing the things that Yu Shen brought with him in Shensi Garden. Yu Shen didn't have many things, and Ji Wanran had always prepared many of them for Yu Shen, so that when Yu Shen came, he could just take them out and use them.

When Yu Shen came from the Yu Mansion, he brought with him a little servant boy who had followed Yu Shen since childhood and served him always. The boy was slightly older than Yu Shen, and was an orphan that Yu Huaian brought back from outside. He looked very smart, and Yu Shen named him Ming Mo.

Ming Mo was much more likable than Yu Shen's icy face. When he saw Qin Mingxuan and his party of three entering the yard, he immediately smiled and came forward to salute: "Greetings to Lord Qin! Greetings to Miss! Sir."

Thirteen looked at this Ming Mo and recognized that this Ming Mo was the Yu Zongguan beside Prime Minister Yu in his previous life! Zongguan Yu was a well-known and powerful figure in the Prime Minister's mansion. He helped the Prime Minister deal with many affairs and was basically the deputy chief of the Dark Guard Camp.

As Prime Minister Yu's confidant, Chief Steward Yu knew about the Thirteenth Substitute. In fact, it was Chief Steward Yu who followed Yu Shen in choosing himself from the Dark Guard Camp.

Although Chief Steward Yu did not look down on me because of my identity as a secret guard, he also did not look up to me because I pretended to be a lady, and he was always polite to me. However, once Chief Steward Yu saw Madam Xinhe, his attitude was completely different, and the closeness from the heart was very obvious. It turned out that Chief Steward Yu and Madam Xinhe were also familiar with each other since childhood.

When Ming Mo saw that the young lady was staring at him intently, he immediately smiled and said to Thirteen, "Miss, how are you? Ming Mo is here again. In the future, when I have time, Ming Mo will accompany you and Miss to catch cicadas, okay?"

Thirteen's eyes lit up. Thirteen had never done these things in his previous life. They sounded very interesting. Besides, it would definitely be fun to catch cicadas with adults.

Thirteen nodded repeatedly and turned to look at Yu Shen: "Big brother, is this okay?" Qin Mingxuan knocked on Thirteen's forehead: "Your big brother needs to study with peace of mind. How can he play with a crazy girl like you every day?"

Thirteen immediately took Qin Mingxuan's hand and shook it: "Daddy knows that Xin'er is the best and will not disturb Brother Shen's studies, but Brother Shen also needs to rest, right?"

Qin Mingxuan was the one who was most susceptible to his daughter's coquetry. He smiled and picked up the fat girl: "Yes, yes, but you have to ask your brother Shen if he is willing to play with you?"

Yu Shen looked at the fat girl in his master's arms. Both father and daughter had smiles on their faces. The fat girl also hugged her master's neck and acted coquettishly to her father in a baby voice.

Yu Shen couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. Ever since he could remember, his father had never hugged him. He and his father had never had such a tender moment. All he remembered was his grandmother's disdainful look and his father's scolding of him.

He looked at Thirteen who was looking at him eagerly. He knew what answer she wanted, but at the moment he didn't want to let her get what she wanted.

He lowered his eyes and said, "Daddy told Shen'er to learn from the master seriously. Shen'er will work hard." Thirteen withdrew his eager eyes in disappointment, and lay on his father's shoulder in silence. Well, he was unhappy. The adults still didn't like Thirteen and didn't like to play with Thirteen.

Looking at Thirteen, who was so lively just now but now unhappy, Yu Shen seemed to feel a little guilty. Forget it, for the sake of Master and his wife, he would reluctantly take her out to play once.

Yu Shen opened his mouth and was about to agree to Thirteen, when Ji Wanran saw Qin Mingxuan and the other two coming out of the house. She walked towards them with a smile and took Thirteen from Qin Mingxuan's arms.

"Shen'er's room has been cleaned up, and her things have been put away. Take a rest today. Tomorrow I will take Xin'er and Shen'er to Xiangzhe Temple to burn incense and fulfill a vow. When Xin'er was sick, I made a wish at Xiangzhe Temple. Fortunately, the Bodhisattva blessed Xin'er and she is fine. I should fulfill my wish and thank the Bodhisattva for his blessing. At the same time, I will take Shen'er to burn incense for Sister Zhen."

Ji Wanran touched Yu Shen's face and looked at him carefully, as if she saw another person through him. "Shen'er, your mother will definitely be happy to see you. Let's ask for a peace charm for your father and wish him a safe return."

Thirteen understood that the sister Zhen that his mother mentioned was Brother Shen's biological mother. Just now in the garden, he heard the servant say that his mother and Madam Yu were close friends.

Thirteen looked at Yu Shen, whose mood suddenly dropped, and seemed to feel the sadness in his brother's heart. His mother died because of his birth, and he had to bear the accusations of his relatives for killing his mother and bear the notoriety of a disaster. All of this was indeed an unbearable burden for an eight or nine-year-old child.

Thirteen pressed his face against his mother's cheek. He promised himself that he must protect himself, his mother, and his father in this life. He must also protect Lord Yu from being harmed by others, so that Brother Shen would not be blamed by the disaster star again.

She whispered, "Mother, Xin'er will also burn some incense for Aunt Zhen, asking her to protect Brother Shen and Uncle."

Ji Wanran's sadness was immediately healed by the words of her caring little daughter. She hugged her fat daughter tightly and thanked the Bodhisattva for blessing her lovely and caring daughter to wake up safely.

When Yu Shen heard Shisan's words, he looked up at Shisan and a warm current seemed to gently pass through his heart.

Qin Mingxuan also patted Yu Shen's shoulder comfortingly: "Okay, I will send someone to protect you tomorrow. I will send someone to say hello to Master Guangji in advance."

Thirteen immediately raised his head from his mother's arms in surprise and looked at his father. Who did his father just mention, Master Guangji? Could it be the Master Guangji in his previous life who could see his soul? Could it be someone with the same name?

Because of the name of Master Guangji, Thirteen has always felt uneasy. Master Guangji is a great monk. He is a soul from another world and he has taken over the body of Madam Xinhe. He will definitely be seen through by the master. He is a little afraid to meet Master Guangji, but at the same time he has a kind of expectation. If he is really Master Guangji, he can ask the master how to discover his true identity and how to protect his family.

Thirteen was restless and pestered his mother. He insisted on sleeping with her at night. He was very worried, thinking that if Master Guangji found out, his soul would leave his body and he would never be able to be with his gentle mother again.

Thirteen managed to sleep on her mother's bed after struggling so hard. Of course, she saw her father's resentful and helpless look. She hugged her father and raised her hand, which was already wounded, to show him pitifully: "Xin'er is injured and needs mother's comfort. If you sleep with mother, Xin'er will not feel any pain."

Qin Mingxuan could do nothing as he watched his fat daughter act like a spoiled child and act pitiful. Thirteen gave his father two saliva-stained goodnight kisses as compensation, and then he fell asleep sweetly with his mother in his arms with peace of mind.

Of course, as for why he woke up in his own bed the next morning, there was no need to ask, it must have been his handsome father's doing. Thirteen could only sigh helplessly and secretly say that his father was too attached to his mother.

Thirteen sat on the bed and scratched his sleepy little head. Thinking that he would meet the mysterious Master Guangji again today, he couldn't help feeling a little worried.

When Liu Niang entered the room, she saw her young lady's confused look, her hair messed up by her chubby hands, and she couldn't help laughing: "Young lady, hurry up and wash up, the lady and the young master are waiting for you to have breakfast together!"

I can have breakfast with Brother Shen! Thirteen woke up immediately and let Liu Niang wash and dress her up. She looked in the mirror. Hmm, what a pretty girl! Not fat, I need to eat more. Thirteen proudly shook the little bells on her two buns and happily let Liu Niang carry her to her mother.

Sure enough, Brother Shen was sitting at the table waiting for me. When he saw me come in, he glanced at me coldly again. His eyes seemed to be accusing me: "You lazy girl, you got up late again?"

Thirteen seemed to see the cold eyes of Yu Shoufu who scolded and taught him in his previous life. He immediately let Liu Niang put him down and walked to the dining table with his short legs. He greeted his mother first: "Good morning, mother!" Then he looked at Yu Shen: "Brother Shen, Xin'er is not a lazy girl, it's mother who got up too early."

Ji Wanran was so angry that she laughed: "Little girl, how can you blame your mother for getting up early? Your father went to court early, and your brother Shen also got up early to study. Who is like you?"

Shisan tried hard to sit on the stool next to Brother Shen. She was so happy to sit with Brother Shen, but her short legs couldn't get her to sit on it. She was anxiously circling around the stool. Finally, Yu Shen couldn't stand it anymore, so he stood up, grabbed Shisan and pressed her down on the stool. What a fat girl, she was so stupid.

Brother Shen helped him, and Thirteen was so happy that he ate two more candied date cakes. In the end, his mother snatched the third one from him because she was afraid that he would eat too much and get indigestion.

After breakfast, Ji Wanran took Xin'er and Shen'er in a carriage to Xiangzhe Temple, with the guards arranged by Qin Mingxuan on their left and right.

In Thirteen's previous life, as a substitute for the Prime Minister's wife, he could often go out in a carriage. However, at that time, he had to be on guard against assassinations and other accidents that might happen at any time. Every time he went out, he never had the mood to appreciate the scenery of the capital.

This time, I became a little kid, no longer the secret guard Thirteen who had a mission every time he went out. I must take a good look at the lively scenery of the capital.

Thirteen opened the carriage curtains, and a big head seemed to be welded to the window, and two eyes were not enough. Dayin had been the capital for more than 30 years. Although the current emperor was weak, he was very diligent in government affairs and made the Dayin Dynasty quite prosperous.

There are shops on both sides of the street, with rays of brilliant sunlight shining through the green tiles and red walls. Shop signs and flags are flying high, and the wide and clean streets are filled with a constant stream of pedestrians. Their peaceful and comfortable smiling faces all reflect the people's contentment with the prosperity of Dayin.

Looking at the prosperous scene in front of him, Thirteen thought of his past life. The current emperor was getting sicker and sicker, the prince was young, and Concubine Yi in the palace colluded with Prince Cheng to get rid of the prince. His father and Yu Shen's father were killed in this political struggle to protect the prince.

Unfortunately, I had been in the Dark Guard Camp in my previous life, and I didn't know what this political struggle was all about. It was only after Yu Shen took over the Dark Guard Camp and elected me to replace Madam Xinhe that I gradually learned some information.

In this life, he wanted to protect his father and Uncle Yu, but unfortunately his mind was empty and he didn't know many things about his past life. He only knew about the hostile struggle between Yu Shen and Prince Cheng, and that he eventually died at the hands of Prince Cheng.

Thinking of these things, Thirteen felt that he was still at a loss and didn't know where to start. He lost interest in the scenery outside the window. He couldn't help but be more eager to meet Master Guangji. If he was really that expert, maybe he could give him some advice.

Xiangzhe Temple is located on Xiangshan Mountain, 30 miles outside the city. Common people have spread the word that the Bodhisattva in Xiangzhe Temple is very powerful, so Xiangzhe Temple is very popular, with many people burning incense, fulfilling vows, and praying for blessings.

Fortunately, Qin Mingxuan had informed the temple in advance, and when Ji Wanran and his party arrived at the mountain gate, a little monk came to greet them and led Ji Wanran and his party into the wing room that had been prepared in advance.

The young monk settled Ji Wanran down, then bowed to her and said, "Madam Qin, the master is giving a lecture in the meditation room and is not available for the moment. The master asked you to burn incense and pray in the temple first. The master will see you after the lecture."

Ji Wanran nodded: "Thank you for your trouble, Master. We will go to burn incense first, and you can do whatever you want, little master." Then he brought Shisan and Yu Shen to the main hall, and respectfully burned incense and prayed for blessings. Shisan and Yu Shen followed Ji Wanran and burned incense and kowtowed.

Thirteen looked at the Bodhisattva in the store devoutly and prayed silently: "Bodhisattva, please forgive me. Although I am a soul from another world, I am a good ghost. I have unfulfilled wishes in my previous life, so I have this adventure. I also hope that the Bodhisattva will bless me to realize my wish, find out my life experience and protect my family's safety. Oh, and brother Shen is not a disaster star, please have mercy on him and protect him from harm."

Afterwards, Ji Wanran led Shisan and Yu Shen to burn incense in front of the ever-burning lamp of Yu Shen's mother. Yu Shen knelt in front of his mother's ever-burning lamp, feeling lost.

He had no impression of his mother, but he heard that she was as gentle and beautiful as his master's wife. In his heart, his master's wife treated him with love, just like his own mother. He couldn't tell how he felt about his biological mother. Yu Shen recalled the pain and disgust in his father's eyes every time he looked at him. He wondered if his mother wanted to see him, the calamity that killed her.

Xin'er also knelt beside Yu Shen and kowtowed to the ever-burning lamp. "Aunt Zhen, if you are still alive, please protect Brother Shen and make him safe and happy. Brother Shen is not a disaster star. He has suffered a lot."

Ji Wanran looked at Yu Shen and couldn't help shedding tears when she thought of the gentle and beautiful Sister Zhen. Sister Zhen was so determined to give birth to Shen'er, but unfortunately, she died one day. Brother Yu has never gotten over the pain of losing his wife. Poor Shen'er lost his mother since childhood and was pointed at by others. The father and son who were originally dating are now so indifferent.

Ji Wanran wiped away her tears gently. This was fate! She must treat Shen'er better in the future. Shen'er was a poor child.