C75

Bamboo Courtyard.

As Qi Muzhu was packing her luggage with her back to the door, a shadow rushed into the room. Her hands paused for a moment, and then she said in a low voice, "Didn't I tell you that you don't need to be packed? I'll take care of my own luggage!"

He needed to calm down and figure out where to find his second sister-in-law. The world was vast and boundless.

And heading to Jinyun Temple was just an excuse!

The bundle in his hands was gently snatched away by a pair of slender hands. Qi Muzhu's eyes dulled as she tilted her head to look over.

Astonished, his slender eyes swept across the room as he spoke in a low voice, "Miss Shen, what are you doing here?!"

He tilted his head and smiled at him. Lowering his head, he opened the bundle for him and took out his messy clothes. "I just heard that you are leaving for Jinyun Temple, and there aren't many women in your family. Since Sister-in-law has to take care of two childish children, I don't think she will be able to take care of you …"

His hands moved skillfully and quickly. After a short while, he stacked the things in the bag neatly, tied the bag, and pushed it in front of him, "I told the kitchen to prepare some dry food. I'll send it over later. Take it with you to fill up your hunger."

Qi Muzhu's eyes were filled with an indescribable benevolence, causing her to slightly furrow her brows. She was too lazy to bother about the salute she decided she would prepare for him, so she took the package from the table and slung it over her shoulder. With a cold tone, she said, "I won't use the dry food. With my speed, I can reach Jinyun Temple in one day …"

The corner of her mouth curled up into a cold smile as she glanced at her messy clothes. "Second Brother is still waiting for Second Sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law should return as soon as possible!"

With that, he turned around and walked to the door.

"Zhu'er …" Seeing that he was about to leave, Shen Yun Zhi hastily stepped in front of him, her face slightly blushed. She was just afraid that she would be late and not be able to do anything for him, so she hurriedly came over.

Zhu'er?

The corner of Qi Muzhu's mouth twitched as he glanced at her strangely. This was the first time they had seen each other alone since she had entered the manor. Since when did they become so familiar with each other?!

Hiding his displeasure, Qi Muzhu impatiently said, "Miss Shen, please behave yourself. If you don't want the rest of the family to meet and gossip, Miss Shen should leave this place as soon as possible."

The enmity in his eyes was very obvious, and Shen Shu Xin was secretly depressed. He stared closely at his face, as if trying to see through him to the shadows of other people. "Zhu'er, how far away are you from the house of the Marquis? It would be best if you never return!"

Don't come back?

Qi Muzhu clenched her fists as the coldness in her eyes intensified, "Does Miss Shen want to get rid of me as well?"

"No." Shen Shu knew that he had misunderstood and hurriedly explained, "Zhu'er, there are many things that I can't say to you directly, but please believe me, I have no ill intentions towards you. I just hope that you can be safe …" He had left the Qi Clan with a bloodline.

"Trust you?" Qi Muzhu cut her off with a sneer. She looked at him coldly without any intention of interacting with him. Then, she shook off her long sleeves and walked out of the room.

"…" Shen Shuzhi wanted to say something, but his speed was extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from the bamboo courtyard.

He blinked out the wetness from his eyes, took a deep breath and raised his head to look at the white clouds in the sky.

You look at me from the sky, don't you?

I'm fine!

With you accompanying me, I don't feel bitter at all.

I don't need other people's understanding, because I know that I'm not fighting alone. I've always had you accompanying me!

Ministry of Justice prison.

It was pitch dark inside a small room. From time to time, one could hear the painful groans of various snakes, worms, and ants.

Dots of yellow light were seeping into the thumb-sized holes in the wall, adding to the already cold atmosphere of the courtroom.

After going through a long winding road, they turned in a zigzag manner, as if they had once again come to a sudden realization.

It was as cold as the iron fence, and there was a heavy lock on the metal door.

Inside the iron fence, the lamps were brightly lit. In the center of the room, there was a huge barbecue grill with crackling flames.

Step by step, someone carefully unlocked the door and entered the room. What entered was a large, purple wooden bed covered with a thick woolen blanket. If it wasn't for the iron door being locked again, she would have thought this was a luxurious palace.

Almost as if there was a reason behind it. There was even ink and paper on the small button in front of the bed. However, there were messy papers all around, indicating the annoyance of the person who wanted to use them.

Her gaze shifted to the man sitting on the purple wooden bed with his four limbs bound by heavy iron shackles. His back was slightly arched and his head was slightly lowered, as if he was asleep.

The footsteps slowly approached him and stopped a few steps away from him. There was a piece of paper quietly lying at his feet.

The paper was turned over to her, and she could vaguely see a portrait of a person.

Bowing, her slender fingers lightly hooked up. Before she could recognize who the person in the portrait was, her neck was suddenly gripped, and a thin piece of paper flew away from her fingertips.

"Who gave your dog the audacity to touch this grandpa's thing?!" The voice was very soft, and every word seemed to come from the depths of his throat.

"Heh …" The voice was clear and melodious like a bell, "Lian, long time no see!"

Lian Hui's body quivered as his tiger-like eyes widened. The corners of his lips tightened as he slowly loosened his grip and stared at the person in front of him without blinking.

She was covered from head to toe with a black hood, leaving only her pink lips in the air.

He saw her long, jade-like fingers slowly tug down the brim of her hat, slowly, with a speed that made him anxious.

He held his breath, his fists clenched tightly. The long scar across his face was slightly wrinkled due to nervousness. Although the scar was ugly, it did not diminish his heroic spirit in the slightest.

Finally, her entire face appeared before his eyes. It was a face that made everyone in the world lose their luster. At least, in his eyes, she was the most beautiful person in this world!

Lian Xiao stared at her with uncontrollable joy in his eyes. He was obviously at a loss as to why she had suddenly appeared. In the end, he stretched out his hand and pulled her into his embrace, tightly hugging her. "Lan, you're finally back!"

The chill seeped into the bottom of his skin, bringing with it a slight itch.

Shen Zhi Qiao's eyebrows were slightly knitted, and his long and dense eyelashes trembled. Shen Zhi Qiao opened his eyes weakly and looked over.

An extremely handsome face appeared in front of her. When he saw her looking at him, his pretty eyebrows raised up and his thin lips curled up. He stared at her narrow and long phoenix eyes that were filled with light.

Shen Zhi Qiao's breathing became more rapid. Her pair of big eyes were like silk, coquettishly looking at him in annoyance.

Tuoba Yu's pupils darkened. He let out a soft laugh and his slightly warm breath suddenly rushed into her ear, "You … You're mine now!"