The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

The morning sun gently streamed across the courtyard, a scene that should have been peaceful and tranquil. However, its bright light seemed obscured by the haze of worry that had settled within me over Xiaozhu's disappearance, denying it any warmth. I awoke with a start from a sleep filled with worry. Last night's dream swirled endlessly through my mind like a dark vortex. In it, Xiaozhu was trapped in a pitch-black corner, her figure trembling in the darkness, desperately calling out my name. Her voice, filled with fear, each piercing like a sharp thorn, pierced deep into my heart, haunting my sleep. I knew I had to devote all my energy to finding her today.

I slowly got up and sat in front of the dressing table, looking at myself in the mirror. My face was haggard, and my eyes were full of worry and fatigue. I mechanically picked up the comb and combed my messy hair. At this time, Brother Lingxiao walked in. When he saw me like this, he asked with concern in his eyes: "Miaomiao, you look very bad today. Are you still worried about Xiaozhu?" I nodded gently and said in a low voice: "Brother, Xiaozhu has been missing for so long, I am really worried. She is like my family, I can't lose her." Brother Lingxiao walked to my side, gently held my hand and said: "Miaomiao, don't worry too much, we will go out to find her today. I believe that as long as we look hard, we will find Xiaozhu." I looked at Brother Lingxiao gratefully and said: "Brother, thank you. I feel much more at ease with you around."

After discussing it with Brother Lingxiao, we decided to begin our search for Xiaozhu near where we lived. We slowly made our way along the winding path. The surrounding flowers and trees seemed to sense my anxiety, their usual cheerful, windswept gestures gone, replaced by a heavy, oppressive air. I meticulously searched every corner, searching for even the slightest clue, silently praying to find even the slightest hint of Xiaozhu's presence.

Suddenly, I found a torn piece of clothing in a messy patch of grass by the roadside. The color and texture of the fabric on that piece of clothing were very familiar to me. It was the light blue clothing that Xiaozhu usually wore. My heart felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, and it tightened. I quickly squatted down, carefully picked up the piece of clothing to examine it, and said in a trembling voice: "Brother, look, this is Xiaozhu's clothes!" Brother Lingxiao came over hurriedly, his brows furrowed, with a hint of worry in his eyes: "This does look like Xiaozhu's clothes. It seems that we are in the right direction. Xiaozhu may be nearby." I held the piece of clothing tightly, as if grasping hope: "Brother, we must find Xiaozhu as soon as possible." Brother Lingxiao comforted me and said: "Miaomiao, don't be too anxious. We will follow this clue and we will definitely find her."

Following this clue, we continued our exploration with a mixture of nervous anticipation. The path gradually became more rugged and difficult to navigate, the once smooth surface now covered with large and small rocks and protruding tree roots. The surrounding trees also grew denser, their intertwined branches and leaves acting as a natural barrier, blocking out most of the sunlight and making the surrounding environment even darker.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, we arrived at a remote hut. The hut looked shabby, with much of the plaster peeling from the walls, revealing the mottled brickwork within. The thatch on the roof was also worn in several places, as if it had been eroded by years of wind and rain. A mysterious and unsettling aura permeated the hut, as if it concealed countless unknown secrets. I tiptoed closer to the hut, my ear pressed against the dilapidated door, straining to listen for any sounds within.

A faint breathing sound came from inside the house. It was so soft, almost imperceptible, but in the silence, it exploded in my ears like thunder. My heart instantly rose to my throat, nervousness threatening to burst out of my chest. Suppressing my inner excitement, I whispered to Brother Lingxiao, "Brother, there seems to be someone in there." Brother Lingxiao nodded slightly and gently pushed the door open. The hinges creaked with a chilling sound, the sound particularly harsh in the quiet environment.

Inside the dimly lit room, a figure huddled in a corner. I hurried forward, and with the faint light filtering through the door, I could see clearly: it was indeed Xiao Zhu. Her hair was disheveled, as if it had been roughly pulled, with strands plastered to her tear-stained face. Upon seeing me, her eyes instantly filled with surprise, yet also with a hint of deep grievance: "Miss, you're finally here."

I quickly squatted down, supported her thin body, held her shoulders tightly with both hands, and asked with concern: "Xiaozhu, why are you here? What happened?" Xiaozhu sobbed as she told me about her experience.

Xiao Zhu said, "Miss, I went out to buy things for you as usual that day. On the way, several mysterious men in black suddenly appeared. They had their faces covered, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. They looked extremely scary." I looked at Xiao Zhu with pity and said, "Xiao Zhu, you must have been very scared at that time." Xiao Zhu nodded and continued, "They blocked my way and asked me fiercely if I was your maid. I knew I couldn't lie, so I admitted it. Then, without saying a word, they forcibly took me to this remote place."

I frowned and said angrily, "These people are so despicable! What happened after they brought you here?" Xiao Zhu wiped her tears and said, "Miss, they locked me up here, giving me only a pitiful amount of water and food every day. The food was dry and hard, and it was impossible to swallow. Moreover, they kept asking me a lot of questions about you and Master Ling Xiao, such as your relationship, your daily habits, and whether you had any special plans."

Brother Lingxiao listened from the side and said seriously, "They are so concerned about our affairs, there must be some conspiracy. Xiaozhu, what did you tell them?" Xiaozhu looked at Brother Lingxiao firmly and said, "Sir, I didn't say anything. I know they must have bad intentions, and I won't betray the young lady." I was moved and hugged Xiaozhu and said, "Xiaozhu, you are really my good maid. You have suffered."

Brother Lingxiao frowned and said, "It seems someone is secretly investigating us, and their motives seem complicated. We must be careful." Looking at Xiaozhu, her thin and disheveled appearance, I felt a surge of guilt. This little servant, who had always been by my side, like a family member, had suffered so much because of me. I secretly vowed to protect her even better in the future and never let her suffer any harm again.

But what exactly is this mysterious figure's purpose? Is he simply trying to threaten us, or is there a larger conspiracy behind this? It all hangs over us like a thick fog, leaving us bewildered and uneasy. But regardless, Xiaozhu's return gives me a new strength. I know that in this world of transmigrating, the three of us must stick together and face the unknown challenges that lie ahead together.