I made the villain right.

next day

The North Garden of the General’s Mansion.

Shi Wei blew a whistle outside the house, and after a while, a black and white sparrow hawk landed on the window. Shi Wei put a rolled-up note and a portrait into the bamboo tube on the sparrow hawk's feet. After that, the sparrow hawk spread its wings and flew away.

Just as Shi Jin and his companions had finished their breakfast, someone from the Dali Temple delivered a message saying that Zhao Xuan had committed suicide by taking poison in prison last night.

Everyone was stunned after hearing the news.

"how come……"

The most surprised one was Shi Sheng, because when he took Zhao Xuan to prison, he had taken away all her belongings in order to prevent her from committing suicide. He didn't know where she got the poison from.

Seeing Shi Sheng's reaction, Shi Jin asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"I had already taken away all her belongings when she was imprisoned. I don't know where she got the poison to commit suicide."

Shi Jin thought for a moment and explained, "There are only two possibilities. One is that she brought it with her and hid it in a secret place on her body and you didn't find it. The other is that someone gave it to her. This person is dead, why are you still entangled in this?"

"We still need to investigate it thoroughly. If it is the second situation you mentioned, there is a high possibility that there is a traitor planted in the Dali Temple."

Hearing this, Jin rolled his eyes and agreed with him, "That's true."

"The clue of Zhao Xuan is broken. It will be even more difficult to find that person in the future." Shi Wei looked a little depressed.

Shi Sheng turned his gaze to Shi Wei and asked for his opinion: "Dad, the general's mansion lost its aunt overnight, which may arouse suspicion. How are you going to deal with the news of Zhao Xuan's death?"

Shi Wei lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, then replied, "Just announce to the public that she died of illness. You usually pretend to be sick, so this is the most appropriate way and no one will suspect you."

"This is a safe move," Shi Sheng agreed.

Soon the news spread in the General's Mansion, and everyone in Kyoto City knew that Aunt Zhao of the General's Mansion had passed away last night.

When Shi Jin was away for a day, the house suddenly became empty. Fan Hua felt that the days were too long and he had no appetite even for meals.

In the past, he was used to being alone and didn't think there was anything wrong with it, but since he had Shi Jin, he experienced the company of someone for three meals a day, and he never wanted to go back to his previous state.

At this time, Fan Hua was sitting in the study reading a book in a depressed mood, but his mind was restless and he couldn't concentrate on reading a single page.

She should be back today. I should say something to her then.

Just as he was thinking about it, Du Xuan walked in with a serious face. Hearing the noise, Fan Hua didn't even raise his head.

He frowned and asked, "What's the matter?" with a slightly annoyed tone.

"Master, the person we sent to follow Xiao Hong is missing. It is estimated that his whereabouts have been exposed. Should we cancel our plans for tonight?"

Fan Hua said thoughtfully: "Cancel it for now and make another plan next time."

"Yes, I'll give the order right away," Du Xuan said and then retreated. After taking a few steps, he suddenly thought of something and turned back.

"Madam is back. Aunt Zhao from the General's Mansion passed away last night."

Fan Hua's focus was on Shi Jin, and he was indifferent to everything else. After hearing this, his eyes flashed with a halo, and a beautiful arc appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he returned to his normal expression in a few seconds.

The person is finally back.

Then Fan Hua raised his eyes and stared at Du Xuan, and asked curiously, "How did you feel when Madam returned?" His tone was slightly unnatural.

Du Xuan hesitated for a while and said, "I don't know. If you want to know, you can ask Xiao Qi. Do you need me to call Xiao Qi over?"

Fan Hua threw a look at Du Xuan, telling him to experience it himself. If he didn't have the kung fu to call Xiao Qi, he might as well go and see it himself.

"No thanks," Fan Hua rejected his proposal.

Then Fan Hua stood up, turned his wrist, and said casually: "I'm tired of reading, I'm going out for a walk." After that, he walked out of the room.

Du Xuan saw through it but didn't say anything, and followed closely behind.

Halfway through the journey, Fan Hua realized that Du Xuan was following him, so he immediately turned around and said, "No need to follow me, just go ahead and do your thing."

Du Xuan: “…”

I don't want to follow him, but this is the only road leading to the front yard. If he doesn't take this road, does he want me to make way for him?

"I want to go to the front yard, and I can take this road."

This time Fan Hua realized that he was overthinking, and his face was a little embarrassed, but he pretended that nothing had happened and said calmly: "Okay, then you go."

But once these words were spoken, they felt like something was odd.

Du Xuan, who was good at observing people's words and expressions, quickly ran away at this time. "I'll take my leave first," he said, and then he strode away before him.

When Fan Hua saw Du Xuan's figure disappear at the end, he immediately changed his route and went back to his own yard to find the person he wanted to see.

But Shi Jin was not in the room at that time, so Fan Hua went there but found nothing.

When he was planning to look for her somewhere else, he met Du Xuan halfway. He looked anxious and hurried towards him. When Fan Hua saw this, he suddenly had a bad premonition.

"Master, Xiao Hong forced his way in, and the people at the door couldn't stop him. Could he have discovered your identity?"

Du Xuan was about to go out, but in the front yard, he saw Xiao Hong breaking in. Since Xiao Hong had seen him before, he couldn't go out to stop him, so he had to go to Fan Hua to discuss.

As soon as the words fell, Fan Hua's pupils suddenly shrank. After thinking for a moment, his eyes deepened a little, "It shouldn't be, maybe he found something and wanted to confirm it."

"Then the master should not go out. I will have someone take him away," Du Xuan said worriedly.

"No, that would be exactly what he wants. I'll go meet him and dispel his doubts."

"But I am worried..."

Fan Hua interrupted me and said, "He has never seen my true appearance, and I am now a businessman named Fan Hua. I don't have the aura of the Fengyun Pavilion Master, so he won't be able to detect it easily."

Fan Hua walked towards the front yard with steady steps.

At the same time, Zhilu also rushed over and told Shijin, "Miss, a man with a bad face broke into the mansion, and the people in the mansion couldn't stop him. Could it be that the enemy came to look for him?"

After Shi Jin returned home, for some unknown reason, she felt a tightness in her chest, so she walked around everywhere. After walking for a long time, she sat in the pavilion to rest.

Hearing this, she was surprised and said, "What? Where is it? Take me there quickly."

"In the front yard"

Shi Jin moved upon hearing the sound, and just after taking two steps, the discomfort in her chest came back, accompanied by dizziness. She had to stop and thought to herself: What's wrong with me? Is it because I didn't sleep well last night?

After hesitating for a while, he said, "Isn't there Du Xuan in the mansion? He is very skilled in martial arts, so you can ask him to deal with it."

"Xiao Qi said Du Xuan is out and not in the house."

"I'd better go and take a look." After Shi Jin realized that his physical discomfort had subsided, he decided to go by himself.

However, Fan Hua had already met Xiao Hong.

Xiao Hong stared at Fan Hua with a scrutinizing gaze, hoping to see someone's shadow through him.

Xiao Hong had a lot of thoughts in his mind.

Although he had never seen Fan Hua's appearance, the handsome young man in front of him did not have Fan Hua's temperament at all. Not only did he not have a frightening aura, he even looked a bit sickly. Perhaps the man in front of him just had the same name as him.

But we cannot rule out the possibility that this is his disguise. Thinking of this, a dark color suddenly flashed across Xiao Hong's eyes.

Next, he was going to test Fan Hua.

Whoever that fiery gaze fell on would feel uncomfortable. Fan Hua said unhappily, "Your Excellency and I have never met before. What is the meaning of this action?"

In order to avoid being noticed by Xiao Hong, Fan Hua deliberately changed his voice.

Xiao Hong retracted his gaze and said pretentiously: "You have the same name as an old friend of mine, so I came to the mansion to look for him. I was also eager to find him, so I am sorry for offending you."

Fan Hua said calmly, "There are many people with the same surname and name, so it's not surprising. Now that you have confirmed it, do you still think of me as your old friend?"

"You look so handsome, so you must not be my old friend. I must have misunderstood you," Xiao Hong said with a wry smile.

Fan Hua looked kind and said, "Forget it. I am not a narrow-minded or petty person. I will not pursue the matter if you did not mean to do it. However, you injured many of my servants, so you should apologize to him."

Xiao Hong narrowed his eyes slightly, and there was a look of insight in his narrow eyes.

Asking him to apologize to a bunch of servants is an insult to him, but his determination to take revenge is quite similar to Fan Hua.

Although he was unhappy in his heart, he was able to bend and stretch in order to achieve his goal.

Xiao Hong bowed to the servants and apologized, "I was reckless and hurt you guys just now. I'm really sorry. Please forgive me."

Before the servant could respond, Xiao Hong walked up to Fan Hua, enthusiastically took Fan Hua's wrist, and invited him, "Sir, today we are acquainted. How about I invite you to Fu Meng Xuan for tea to express my apology?"

On the surface, they seemed to be chatting, but in fact, Xiao Hong was secretly taking his pulse. Fan Hua noticed it but was not flustered.

Xiao Hong's eyes turned slightly, and when he felt Fan Hua's weak pulse, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

This person actually has no internal strength at all.

In order not to feel awkward, Xiao Hong quickly let go of Fan Hua.

Then he looked as sharp as a hawk, watching Fan Hua's every move.

Fan Hua looked calm and unmoved. He glanced at him and declined politely, "I appreciate your kindness, but my wife just came back from her parents' home today. Someone in her family passed away. I want to stay and accompany her. It's not appropriate for me to have fun."

Xiao Hong had heard a little about what happened in the General's Mansion and did not doubt Fan Hua's words.

Although Fan Hua concealed everything very well and left no flaws, making it difficult for others to see through him, Xiao Hong was suspicious by nature and still retained a trace of doubt in his heart.

Fan Hua also realized this, so he did not relax.

"That's such a pity," Xiao Hong said regretfully, staring at Fan Hua vaguely.

He would know whether this person was Fan Hua after trying.

Xiao Hong's eyes were fierce and cold. The next moment, when no one was paying attention, Xiao Hong slapped Fan Hua.

Faced with this sudden heavy blow, Fan Hua could not bear it and vomited blood, and his body was knocked away by a powerful breath.

Shi Jin came here and saw this scene. She was so scared that she jumped up and flew to catch Fan Hua. After Shi Jin caught Fan Hua and stood firm, she saw blood gushing out of the corner of his mouth. After seeing her, he forced a smile and said softly: "Mian Mian, it's great that you are here."

The words "you're here" express the joy and peace in his heart.

When Shi Jin heard this, her heart tightened, her eyes turned red, and she subconsciously hugged him tightly, and responded: "Yes, I'm coming"

The words "I'm here" contain a full sense of security.

After Fan Hua finished speaking, he leaned on Shi Jin's shoulder and fell silent.

Her eyes turned cold in an instant, like the dead silence of a burnt ashes.

She tilted her head slightly and looked in the direction of Xiao Hong. Xu Guang was as cold as ice.