The system forced me to blow up the female lead's fishpond.

Shen Chao stepped forward and said, "I will immediately instruct my servants to escort Lord Zhang back."

"No need, I can go back on my own."

Zhang Jiali finished writing, then turned to Shen Zhizhi, who seemed lost in thought, and smiled, "Miss Shen, farewell."

Shen Zhizhi looked up, stunned, but he had already turned and left.

As Shen Chao watched the figure in white disappear into the distance, he sighed in a daze, "How long can such a refined and otherworldly person endure in a court where treacherous officials hold sway? A year, or even half a year?"

“Lord Zhang is as clear as water and as bright as a mirror, so naturally he cannot be tainted by anything.” Shen Zhizhi, who had been standing beside him and had been lost in thought for a moment, was finally awakened by a gentle breeze.

Shen Chao chuckled almost inaudibly, "Oh, so protective of her like this, could it be that Third Sister harbors feelings for her?"

"That's an idol! An idol! Not to be desecrated! What do you know!"

She took a long stride and walked into the mansion, waving as she did so, "Brother, you should rest early too. I'm going back to my courtyard now."

......

On a lonely night, the moonlight was enchanting.

Zhang Jiali walked slowly down the street when two shadowy figures flashed out swiftly.

"Young Master, those assassins tonight were from Zhan Yue Fortress. In the past few days, the Seven Star Society has taken all the extremely high bounties on the Jianghu Rankings, which may have aroused their jealousy and dissatisfaction."

Xue Liao lowered his eyes and knelt down on one knee before him.

Zhang Jiali lowered his gentle gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips, and remained silent for a long time.

"Young Master, rest assured, tomorrow I will send men to Zhan Yue Fortress and burn it to the ground." Zhang Jiali, who had been standing there for a long time without speaking, lowered his head and spoke again.

Upon hearing this, a flicker of emotion finally crossed Zhang Jiali's empty eyes. He lowered his gaze and looked at the two kneeling figures, letting out a soft sigh.

"Those who resort to any means necessary will inevitably suffer the consequences and bring trouble upon themselves." Zhang Jiali's tone was calm, but his gaze was deep, filled with unspeakable emotions.

"What's the point of burning down Zhan Yue Fortress? There are countless sects in the martial world, can the two of you possibly burn them all down?"

The two exchanged a glance, their lips slightly parted, as if a fishbone was stuck in their throats.

Zhang Jiali slightly gathered his sleeves and moved lightly. "Tomorrow, bring generous gifts to apologize. Tell them that the Seven Stars Society will not accept any more orders for a month. Please rest assured, Lord."

Blood Eyes stared in astonishment, then exclaimed in a low voice, "Young Master!"

If we don't take any orders for a whole month, how many of the Seven Stars will starve?

"We must accept orders, but we must not break the rules of the underworld."

Zhang Jiali's eyes were calm as he gazed at the cold moon high in the sky. He spoke slowly and deliberately, uttering the next words.

"It's their good fortune to have seized it, but whether they have the ability to complete the task is another matter."

The two kneeling figures carefully considered Zhang Jiali's cryptic words, when suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck them.

"Rest assured, young master." A wicked smile crept onto Blood's lips. "I will make sure they have a hard time completing a single deal and will obediently send the silver to the Seven Stars Society, begging us to lend them a hand."

Seeing that he understood, Zhang Jiali nodded slightly.

The cold moon hung in the sky, and that tall, pine-like figure stood there, his eyes vacant, as if he were pondering something.

He stared in one direction for a moment, then suddenly lowered his eyes, his gaze filled with interest, and flicked his sleeve slightly.

His expression turned solemn, and he whispered, "Blood Liao."

"Young Master, what are your orders?" Xue Liao looked up and respectfully replied.

"Find a way to get close to Miss Shen and report everything she has seen and heard," his dark pupils, hidden beneath his long eyelashes, suddenly tightened, a chilling aura emanating from them, ""

People trust him only because they want his protection, but she has a wide circle of friends with the Second Prince, so why should she need to be close to him?

Tonight, she risked her life to save him again, leaving him bewildered and lost, as if he were in a fog, completely bewildered.

Even someone as perceptive as him couldn't discern what she was thinking at this moment.

Xue Liao was slightly taken aback, not understanding why.

But he only needed to do as the young master instructed.

"Yes!"

......

After only three days of distributing porridge, Chu Chouchi's reputation in the city changed dramatically, with the people saying that he deserved great credit for the disaster relief efforts.

Shen Zhizhi listened to the discussions about Chu Chouchi in the inn, her eyes crinkling with a faint smile.

[As expected of me, Chu Chouchi's reputation is truly soaring.]

"Host, don't forget, there are still two villainous bosses who need to be saved." These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Shen Zhizhi's head, causing her just-curled-up lips to instantly fall.

She rolled her eyes in annoyance, twitched her lips, and said, "If you can't speak properly, then shut up."

Ya Dan immediately fell silent.

"Selling steamed buns! Selling steamed buns! If you don't like them, you don't have to pay!"

The shouts from downstairs drew Shen Zhizhi's attention, and the aroma of meat buns filled her nostrils in an instant, making her mouth water.

After thinking it over, I realized I hadn't eaten steamed buns in a long time, so I lifted my skirt and rushed downstairs.

"Girl, have a steamed bun, one coin each, they smell amazing." The vendor smiled and lifted the steamer basket, releasing a fragrant aroma.

Shen Zhizhi took out ten coins, "Give me ten."

"okay!"

Shen Zhizhi was about to leave with the steamed buns when she felt a cool breeze behind her ear, and suddenly a person appeared in front of her.

He had a cold expression, stood with his back to the light, dressed in a dazzling red robe, and his dark hair was tied up high, making him look like a young man.

Xue Liao glanced at her, and after confirming that she was his target, he casually walked past her and headed straight for the steamed bun stall, where he stood silently in front of it.

The vendor, assuming it was another customer, smiled and opened the steamer basket, saying slowly, "Sir, would you like a steamed bun? I guarantee it will be delicious. If it doesn't taste good, you won't have to pay a cent."

Xue Liao stood there for a long time, his tone resolute, his eyes even more determined than when he joined the Party.

"Thank you for your trouble, just give me one that doesn't taste good."

"..."

Shen Zhizhi almost spat out the steamed bun she had stuffed into her mouth.

No, how can this kid say something so seriously without bursting out laughing?

The vendor's smile froze on his face.

A moment later, he quickly covered the steamer with the lid and waved his hand to shoo people away, saying, "Go away, go away, don't bother me if you're not buying anything."

Xue Liao blinked, glancing at the girl behind him out of the corner of his eye. His reaction time seemed a bit slow; after a long while, he finally said "Oh" and turned to leave.

Shen Zhizhi glanced at him, a look of bewilderment on her face. After thinking for a long time, she took two steps forward and handed him the few remaining buns in her hand.

"I bought a lot; please eat them if you don't mind."

Xue Liao lowered his eyes and stared at the meat bun, then looked up, his eyes shimmering with scattered starlight, and said in a deep voice, "Is it for me?"

"Yes, it's all yours," Shen Zhizhi replied.

Xue Liao didn't stand on ceremony, took the buns and wolfed them down, seemingly starving.

Before half an incense stick had burned, he had swallowed all the meat buns in a whirlwind.

Seeing that he had finished eating, Shen Zhizhi handed him some of the remaining silver coins, saying, "Find a job, and here's some silver for you too."

To Shen Zhizhi's surprise, Xue Liao straightened his robes, then calmly knelt on one knee beside her, and called out with a resolute expression:

"Owner."