The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Xia Yanxiang thought about it all night but still couldn't figure out what Mo Yuchen's intention was.

However, for now, cooperating with Mo Yuchen does have great benefits, but Xia Yanxiang doesn't know much about Mo Yuchen and doesn't dare to trust him.

On the next day, after Tu told Xia Zhibai, she took Xia Yanxiang to the Wu'an Marquis's mansion.

"Second Miss, Second Miss! Third Miss Xia is here!"

Li Guan was practicing with a broadsword in the backyard, sweating profusely. Suddenly, she heard her personal maid, Li An, calling her. She didn't hear clearly, so she asked again, "Who's here?"

"Miss Xia San! It's Miss Xia San who is here! Mrs. Tu has brought Miss Xia San with her." Li An repeated it again, looking extremely excited.

When Li Guan heard that it was Xia Yanxiang who came, he happily threw the sword away. He didn't even bother to clean up his sweaty face and went to the front yard.

Li An quickly stopped her and said, "Miss, you should go wash up first! It's not a good idea for you to meet guests with your head full of sweat, right?"

Li Guan, however, didn't care at all: "Oh, what are you afraid of? A Yan and I have known each other since childhood, do you still care about these things?"

As he was about to leave, Li An stopped him again: "Although that's the case, Madam Tu is here too. You should at least keep your face in front of your elders!"

"Oh, what a trouble!" Li Guan reluctantly returned to the room and asked someone to prepare hot water.

"Yanxiang has met Uncle Li, and Master's father and mistress."

Wu'an Hou Lifu looked like the master of a wealthy family who was living a leisurely life. He wore a simple black robe and had some stubble on his chin. He did not look like an experienced general.

"Yan'er, you don't have to be polite. I haven't seen you for many years. You have grown up and become more sensible and beautiful." Mrs. Yun, the wife of Marquis Wu'an, was still in Shu to handle clan affairs, so only Li Fu and Xia Zhibai returned from the north together.

"Marquis Wu'an, you are too kind. Yan'er is still just a child! Yan'er, why don't you thank your uncle Li Fu quickly." Tu smiled and said modestly, and asked Xia Yanxiang to thank Li Fu.

Xia Yanxiang readily said, "Thank you, Uncle Li, for your praise."

"Hahaha, Yan'er is still so sensible. Well, uncle brought you a small gift when he came back this time, you must accept it." As he spoke, Li Fu asked someone to bring the thing.

Xia Yanxiang was not confused. In her previous life, when she came to the Marquis Wu'an's mansion, Li Fu also gave her something, which was a top-quality tiger skin.

Before Xia Yanxiang could say thank you, she heard Dongfang Ji say, "Don't worry, Yan'er. I have a gift for you too."

As he spoke, Dongfang Ji took out a book from his sleeve and said in a profound and mysterious voice: "My dear disciple, guess what this is?"

"No guessing." Xia Yanxiang knew Dongfang Ji's character and simply refused directly.

Dongfang Ji choked.

Everyone burst out laughing.

Only Tu covered her mouth and laughed for a while before scolding Xia Yanxiang: "Okay, why are you so ignorant? Apologize to your master quickly."

Of course, Xia Yanxiang was just joking, so she apologized to Dongfang Ji: "Master, it's Yan'er's fault. I shouldn't have teased you."

Xia Yanxiang still refused to call Dongfang Ji her master. Although she had already learned how to use poison, she was not a serious student of Dongfang Ji after all. She still wanted to complete the apprenticeship ceremony.

"Come on, he is still my disciple! Forget about this gift!" Dongfang Ji pretended to be angry and took the book back.

Xia Yanxiang smiled and said, "Yan'er originally wanted to give Master a gift of apprenticeship and then change his mind. If Master doesn't want this gift of apprenticeship, then of course I will save it."

"No, no, no!" Dongfang Ji regretted it immediately when he heard Xia Yanxiang say that he wanted to make up for the apprenticeship gift. "Just think of the gift as the one your master gave you first. You still have to make up for the apprenticeship gift. Don't let your master down."

"Then I would like to thank you, Master," Xia Yanxiang said with a sly smile and bowed.

Dongfang Ji took out the book again, walked over, and handed it to Xia Yanxiang: "Here, take it! You naughty little girl!"

Xia Yanxiang took it with both hands and took a careful look at it. The cover was a little blurry, but she could still vaguely make out the words "ancient book".

Xia Yanxiang looked up at Dongfang Ji and saw cunning and complacency in his eyes. She probably guessed that it was a rare secret book on the use of poison and smiled knowingly: "Thank you, Master."

"Master, the Second Miss and Young Master Dongfang are here."

"Dad, is A Yan here?" Before he saw anyone, he could already hear Li Guan's loud voice, which made Li Fu not know whether to laugh or cry. Why was this girl still so noisy?

After entering the door, Li Guan saw Xia Yanxiang and rushed over immediately, grabbing Xia Yanxiang's hand excitedly: "Ayan!"

Wu'an Hou had been away from the capital for several years, and had not seen Xia Yanxiang for many years since he left the pass. However, even after not seeing her for a long time, he recognized Xia Yanxiang at first sight.

Xia Yanxiang was so amused by Li Guan's behavior that she let her pull her hand and swing it around: "Okay, why are you still so noisy after not seeing you for so many years?"

"You know we haven't seen each other for a long time. Why don't you let me be intimate with you?" Li Guan rarely showed the demeanor of a little girl. She pouted her lips and said childishly.

"Okay, don't be rude. Your Aunt Tu is here, why don't you come and meet her!" Li Fu was really worried about his daughter. If she was so rude, which family would marry her in the future?

Dongfang Xujiang came in slowly from behind and bowed to Tu quietly: "Xujiang greets Aunt Tu."

Li Guan then reluctantly let go of Xia Yanxiang's hand and bowed to Tu honestly: "Hello, Aunt Tu."

"No gift, no gift."

Tu looked at the two children happily, both of whom had grown up, and couldn't help but sigh: "Time has passed in the blink of an eye, and these two children have grown so big."

"That's right. This naughty boy seems to have not grown up yet. Look at him!" Li Fu said angrily.

"Hello, Brother Xujiang." After Dongfang Xujiang finished paying his respects to Mrs. Tu, Xia Yanxiang then paid his respects to Dongfang Xujiang as an equal.

Dongfang Xujiang saw that this beautiful girl was the same little girl back then. He suppressed his excitement and politely responded, "Sister Yanxiang."

Xia Yanxiang and Li Guan were used to playing around when they were young, so even though they hadn't seen each other for many years, they still didn't need to be polite.

The elders were all happy to see these young children getting along well with each other. Just then, the servants had presented the gift that Li Fu had prepared for Xia Yanxiang.

"master."

Li Fu signaled his servant to take the things to Xia Yanxiang.

Xia Yanxiang's eyes flashed with surprise. This, this is actually a kitten! But it wasn't like this in the previous life!

"We picked this up when we were fighting in the north. We heard from the locals that this is a civet cat from the Western Regions. Its eyes are an extremely precious medicinal material. It was introduced to the north by the people in the north, but they were hunted in large numbers because of its eyes. This is just a female cat that escaped into our tent when she was pregnant with it. Later, its mother was captured by the people in the north, and they left it behind." Li Fu said slowly. When they mentioned this, they almost had a fight with the people in the north because of this.