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Gu Zhiyi gently lifted her skirt and was about to leave the flower hall of the mansion, but suddenly she felt something was unusual.

She frowned slightly and glanced around, only to see the servants busying around, and nothing seemed to be wrong.

However, that subtle feeling of uneasiness still made her stop.

"Madam, what's wrong with you?" Butler Xie An came over and asked with concern.

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, trying to calm herself down: "Maybe I'm overthinking it, I just feel something is wrong."

Xie An smiled slightly and comforted her: "Madam, you have worked too hard and may be a little tired. I will help you go back to your room to rest first."

Gu Zhiyi nodded and was about to leave, but her eyes suddenly fell on a corner not far away.

There, Xie Yunce was talking to a strange man, and the man's eyes made her feel a little uneasy.

"Who is that person?" Gu Zhiyi asked.

Xie An followed her gaze and was slightly stunned: "That man's name is Zhao Yi, and he is a new staff member who recently joined the Xie Mansion. However, he seems to have a good relationship with the second young master."

Gu Zhiyi frowned. The Xie family had been in a precarious situation in recent years, and she was well aware of the danger involved.

She pondered for a moment and said to Xie An, "Send someone to check Zhao Yi's background. I want to know who he is and why he appeared in Xie's house."

Xie An left in response, and Gu Zhiyi returned to her room with her maid. She sat in front of the window, looking at the garden outside, but was full of doubts.

Soon, Xie An came back. He whispered to Gu Zhiyi, "Madam, I have checked. This Zhao Yi was originally an unknown knight in the martial arts world. He was recently brought back to the Xie Mansion by the Second Young Master because he saved his life. However, his origins are still a bit mysterious. I am worried that he may have ulterior motives."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "Butler, send someone to keep an eye on him. If you find any abnormal behavior from him, tell me immediately."

Xie An nodded and was about to leave when Gu Zhiyi called him again: "Butler, where do you think the crisis in the Xie Mansion lies?"

Xie An sighed and said, "Madam, the crisis of the Xie Mansion did not happen overnight. In recent years, the power of the Mansion has been gradually eroded by the surrounding forces, and some people in the Mansion have begun to have different intentions. Coupled with the appearance of the mysterious figure Zhao Yi, I am worried that the situation of the Xie Mansion will become even more dangerous."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi felt even more heavy in her heart.

She looked at Xie An, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "Butler, I will find a way to solve this problem. Now, go and make arrangements. I want to meet Zhao Yi."

Xie An left as soon as he was told, and Gu Zhiyi began to prepare for the meeting with Zhao Yi.

Soon, Zhao Yi was brought to Gu Zhiyi's room. He was dressed in green, with a handsome face and deep eyes. He looked at Gu Zhiyi and smiled slightly: "Madam, I heard that you wanted to see me, I wonder what it is for?"

Gu Zhiyi looked at him, secretly alert in her heart: "Mr. Zhao, I heard that you are a knight in the martial arts world. You recently saved my second young master's life. I came here specially to thank you."

Zhao Yi shook her head gently: "Madam, I saved the Second Young Master not because of gratitude, but because I know that the Xie Mansion is in crisis, and I hope to help the Xie Mansion overcome this difficulty."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with doubt: "Mr. Zhao, since you knew about the crisis in the Xie Mansion, why didn't you tell us earlier?"

Zhao Yi was silent for a moment, and then said, "Madam, to be honest, I originally planned to investigate the crisis of the Xie Mansion alone and find out the culprit behind it. However, now that I have joined the Xie Mansion, I will do my best to help the Xie Mansion overcome this difficulty."

Gu Zhiyi looked at him, becoming more and more confused.

"Mr. Zhao, in that case, I would like you to stay in the Xie Mansion and help us resolve this crisis." Gu Zhiyi said.

Zhao Yi smiled slightly: "Madam, I will do my best to serve the Xie Mansion."

……

Xie Yunchen stood in front of the Songfeng Pavilion of Bailu Academy, looking at the drizzling rain outside the window, his heart full of hesitation. He couldn't help it after all, and asked for leave from the headmaster Du Yusheng, preparing to leave the academy for a while.

Du Yusheng sat on the rosewood chair in the pavilion, looked at him calmly, and spoke slowly:

"Yun Chen, do you know what taking a leave means?"

Xie Yunchen was slightly stunned, and replied respectfully: "I know that asking for leave means leaving the academy and temporarily putting aside my studies. But I have something important to do and I have to leave the mountain."

Du Yusheng nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Since you are so determined, I will grant you leave. But there is one thing you must understand, the rules of Bailu Academy, you cannot violate them."

A trace of doubt flashed in Xie Yunchen's eyes: "I don't understand, what does the headmaster mean?"

Du Yusheng smiled slightly, his eyes were sharp: "You know, there is a rule in Bailu Academy that anyone who asks for leave must obtain approval from the dean and return within the deadline. If you fail to return within the deadline, it will be regarded as automatic withdrawal."

Xie Yunchen's face changed. He knew the seriousness of this rule and answered hurriedly: "I understand that I must return after the deadline. But I have no choice but to leave the mountain this time."

Du Yusheng looked at him, his eyes revealing deep concern: "Yun Chen, do you know why you were able to enter Bailu Academy?"

Xie Yunchen was speechless for a moment, but he knew in his heart that this was closely related to his father.

"It's because of your father's expectations of you, and also because of your talent. But I hope you understand that Bailu Academy is not just an institution of learning, but also a place to train talents. What you can learn here is not just a skill, but also the wisdom of life."

Xie Yunchen nodded silently, feeling deeply moved.

Du Yusheng stood up, walked to the window, looked at the Bailu Academy in the rain, and said in a serious tone: "Yun Chen, I have something to ask of you before you leave the mountain this time."

Xie Yunchen immediately replied: "The student is willing to listen to the orders of the headmaster."

Du Yusheng turned around, his eyes were sharp: "I asked you to bring something to someone, you must do it."

Xie Yunchen's heart tightened. This must be an important matter: "Student obeys your order."

Du Yusheng took out a sealed letter from his sleeve and handed it to Xie Yunchen: "You must hand this letter to that person in person. Also, you cannot open it in advance, and you cannot tell anyone."

Xie Yunchen took the letter, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he did not ask any more questions and replied respectfully: "Student obeys your order."

Du Yusheng looked at him deeply, then turned and left. Xie Yunchen stood there, but a storm was brewing in his heart.

After leaving Songfeng Pavilion, Xie Yunchen walked on the bluestone path of Bailu Academy, full of doubts. He didn't know what was written in the letter, nor did he know who the headmaster asked him to give it to.

He met many familiar classmates, who all cast doubtful glances at him, as if asking why he suddenly left the mountain. Xie Yunchen just smiled and nodded without saying much.

On this day, Xie Yunchen left Bailu Academy and embarked on the journey to his destination.