Xie Yan breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Fortunately, the young lady asked me to go to the village, otherwise I might have fallen asleep.”

Fortunately among misfortunes.

He motioned for Gardenia to lie down, and he covered her with a blanket, "You should have a good rest."

"I..." Gardenia stood up slightly and looked at Xie Yan with panic in her eyes.

Xie Yan chuckled and said, "Don't be afraid. I will sleep on the floor in your room tonight and I won't let the Fifth Prince hurt you."

As he said this, he locked the door and moved the table away.

He took out a mattress from the closet and spread it on the floor, placed a candle between the two of them, lay on it, and closed his eyes.

Gardenia pouted in grievance and couldn't help crying. She didn't know whether she was moved or frightened by what had just happened.

She said in a hoarse voice.

"You came before the Fourth Prince could even touch me. It's not what he said."

Xie Yan opened his eyes and nodded, "I know."

Gardenia's eyes widened and tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Do you really believe me?"

"Don't talk nonsense. If I don't believe you, how can I believe that bastard?" Xie Yan smiled and comforted him, "Besides, this is not your fault. Don't blame yourself."

Everyone spoke one by one.

I didn't fall asleep until midnight.

There were a lot of people coming from the village. They set out under the cover of night and arrived at the yard at dawn. There were not many people on the street.

This is what the third in command expected.

Uncle Lin said, "Miss, I have already told you, I will take you to rest."

"Thank you for your help." The Third Master clasped her fists, but then realized that it was against the rules, so she quickly put them down. She murmured to herself, "Ahem, be gentle."

She put down her hand and said to Kong Lian'er beside her.

"Remember to remind me."

"Okay, Sister Qiu'er, actually it's fine for you to just be yourself." Kong Lian'er looked at the mansion curiously, then looked at the third in command and said sincerely.

The Third Master shook his head and said, "You still have to be gentle."

The others were arranged to rest, so she and Kong Lian'er went to the main courtyard. Shi Shuang couldn't see any sign of Gardenia, so she could only put on her clothes hastily.

She murmured, "The clothes of the ancients were so troublesome."

Kong Lian'er said excitedly: "My benefactor! I can finally see you again."

Shi Shuang's lips curled up.

This group of people are simple and sincere, which makes her believe that this world is still beautiful. "Thank you for your hard work along the way."

"Benefactor, is there something wrong that you asked us to come here this time?" The third in command asked about the business.

Shi Shuang recounted what had happened in the past few days.

Then, she coughed lightly and said, "Don't call me benefactor. Call me Shi Shuang. If that doesn't work, call me Miss."

The two of them agreed. How could they shout the name of their benefactor?

Shi Shuang said, "For the next few days, you guys help me keep an eye on this town. A catastrophe is coming, and we must quickly earn money and build an army. Oh, and also help find General Xie's lost troops."

"Yes, um... um..." The third boss clasped his fists. Seeing her benefactor raised an eyebrow at her, she quickly said, "Miss."

Hearing this, Kong Lian'er looked guilty.

"I can't help with this matter. If I had known, I wouldn't have come. I also delayed their trip on the road."

"How could that be?" Shi Shuang said, "It just so happens that I need to do business and I don't have enough manpower."

Kong Lian'er immediately smiled and pointed at herself.

"My benefactor, no, Miss, just tell me what you want. I can do any dirty or tiring work!"

"Okay, go and get some rest."

Shi Shuang waved and looked at the two people's backs. Who could not love such a sincere and beautiful woman?

She came to the basement and knocked on the door.

The door opened and it was Xie Yan who walked out. The two of them stood there in a daze. Xie Yan came to his senses and bowed.

"I've met my sister-in-law."

"Good morning, fourth brother." Shi Shuang smiled and nodded. She walked towards the yard. Hmm? Something's wrong. She turned around and looked into the house. "Why... why did you walk out of Zhizi's house?"

She walked forward, puzzled.

Huh? The cabbages I grew were eaten by pigs?

Xie Yan didn't know how to explain. He hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Sister-in-law, I, I have something to do with Gardenia."

Sudden.

Zhizi ran out with her purse in hand: "Fourth Master, your purse fell on the bed... Miss, why are you here?"

"Bed?" Shi Shuang caught a word. She walked closer and saw the white cloth wrapped around Zhizi's head. "Are you injured?"

Gardenia stuffed the purse into Xie Yan's hands and explained guiltily with her head down.

"I was talking about the window. This injury... was caused by me not looking at the steps clearly last night and accidentally bumping into them."

Xie Yan took the purse and stood aside.

Shi Shuang rechecked Gardenia's injuries, his eyes becoming increasingly colder. It was obvious that she hadn't caused it herself.

She personally treated Gardenia's wound.

Looking at Xie Yan who was standing aside, "What happened? Who hit Gardenia?"

Xie Yan's Adam's apple rolled up and down, and he pursed his lips, "Sister-in-law..."

"Miss, please don't embarrass him. It was really my fault." Zhizi knelt on the ground, holding Shi Shuang's hand and said, "Please don't ask anymore, okay?"

Shi Shuang shook his head, his voice carrying a hint of anger, "Not good!"

She threatened, "If you don't tell me, I will think that Xie Yan hit you, and I will tell Xie Yan and General Xie right now."

Seeing Gardenia lower her head, she stood up and was about to leave.

Gardenia threw herself on the ground and hugged the lady's legs tightly, "I said, don't go."

Xie Yan knelt on the ground, supporting Gardenia.

"Sister-in-law, don't be angry, it's not Gardenia's fault..." He described everything that happened last night in detail.

A chill fluttered all over Shi Shuang's body.

She asked: "Xie Yan, why don't you beat him up!?"

"He is the Fourth Prince." Xie Yan lowered his head and clenched his fists. "He is an ally, so you can't beat him."

Zhizi said with tears in her eyes: "I know that Miss has been working very hard. I can't let you be unable to turn over because of me. I am just a maid. Miss, please don't ruin things because of me."

Only when the name is right can the words be justified.

To conquer the world, one must have a good bloodline. If one suddenly becomes a cavalryman, it would be a rebellion. Even a little girl like her knows this, so how could others not know it?

Shi Shuang's heart ached, she helped Zhizi up and held her in her arms.

"Silly Gardenia, you are not a maid, you are my good sister."

When I came to ancient times, the first words I spoke were to Gardenia.

"Miss..." Zhizi had already cried out of breath, "I will follow you even if I die."

Shi Shuang took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears.

She felt so distressed. Fortunately, Xie Yan was there yesterday, otherwise, it would be too late to kill the Fourth Prince. The ancients valued innocence the most. If Gardenia could not get over it, she dared not think about the consequences.

She said, "You must tell me when something happens next time. The Fourth Prince is such a person that it is difficult for him to accomplish anything great. He is not the ally we are looking for. He is a bastard, even more disgusting than our enemy!"

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Xie Yan waved his hands and said regretfully: "I should have hit him at that time!"

"Miss, he is a prince after all." Gardenia bit her lower lip, held the lady's hand and reminded her.

Shi Shuang said calmly: "The country is about to perish, there is no such thing as a prince. With someone like him, calling him a beggar is an insult to beggars."

She held Zhizi's cold hand and said, "I will avenge you. Xie Yan, go tell your eldest brother and uncle."

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