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  This clever move in a desperate situation isnt complicated at all. In fact, its not even worthy of being considered elegant, especially when compared to Mo Zis past life. However, its still better than blindly running around and getting caught with ones tail between their legs, only to be recognized and humiliated.

  She stamped her embroidered shoes on the ground with all her might, making them crackle loudly, and took off her jacket, deliberately revealing the second-rate silk underskirt underneath. She turned the white lining of the jacket inside out and hung it over her arm as if it were an outer garment. Then she shouted at the top of her voice, loud enough to be heard from the cave behind the artificial hill.

  "Girl, wait for me at the bridgehead. If you catch a chill, Madam will scold us for not being attentive." With a glance, that half-sleeve was gone. Thought to himself, perfect.

  He picked up a large stone and threw it into the lake with a loud "splash", then quickened his pace, still continuing to improvise.

  "Miss, whats wrong with the lake water? Eh? Miss, dont go, wait for me!" As soon as she got on the bridge, Mozi couldnt help but quicken her pace. With two big strides and a small curve, her sleeves were blown by the wind on the lake, making a rustling sound, like a kingfisher bird. In the blink of an eye, she had already reached the other shore and turned behind the garden gate.

  She didnt even bother to turn her head back to sneak a peek at the commotion, she adjusted her breathing, smoothed out the stray hairs that had been blown loose from running, and resumed her calm and unhurried pace.

  A small stone rolled down to her feet.

  Mei Zis footsteps paused, her eyes dropped and then lifted again, immediately noticing the hundred-year-old banyan tree not far away.

  Patter, patter - two small stones, one after another, chasing each other down to the ground.

  Others may not notice, but Mozis eyes are sharp. Three small stones, round and shiny, with no edges or corners, were obviously polished to that state.

  "Little clothes." She slightly hooked her mouth and slightly tilted her head.

  Looking up at the tree again, I see that the leaves are so small, and although the branches are dense and tall, there is still sunlight filtering through in a golden thread. This girl, where has she hidden herself? Not even a hint of her whereabouts can be seen. If she werent already past the age for martial arts training, she would definitely have secretly learned a few moves.

  A sudden gust of wind brushed against her ear, and she instinctively turned around. Five slender fingers were half an inch away from her shoulder. She pretended to be startled, took a few steps back, gently patted her chest, and looked like she was still in shock.

  "Ah, scared to death. Xiao Yi, you should have spoken up earlier." Although she was only a shipbuilder, being in the military meant she understood basic combat skills and her senses were sharper than ordinary people. But that didnt mean it was her last resort for self-defense, even if it was insignificant, it was still hidden deeply.

  Xiao Yi let down the hem of her skirt that was tucked at her waist, smoothed out the edges with both hands, and turned her eyes around to make sure the white underpants were properly covered before she giggled and smiled mischievously.

  "See it now?"

  Small eyes and flat nose, not a beauty. Slender and tall figure, neither delicate nor weak. Skilled in martial arts. Can converse with Mozi and others, but is taciturn to outsiders, only listening to San Niangs orders, Little Yi is the most loyal.

  Xiao Yis martial arts skills were learned from somewhere, but Mo Zi wasnt clear where, however, she felt that her movements were not ordinary. Only four people knew that Xiao Yi was skilled in martial arts. Once outside the courtyard gate, Xiao Yi seemed a bit clumsy. It would make people speechless, having been with San Niang for so long, yet only being promoted to a first-class maid.

  "Face to face, havent you seen yet?" Mozi stretched out her hand and quickly plucked the leaves from Xiaoyis hair. "Where did you hide? How come I always cant find you?" In half a year, she had real feelings for these few people.

  "If even you cant see through it, then my skills are useless." Xiao Yi was half a head taller than Mo Zi and the same age as San Niang. She had a childish temperament, "Im not asking if you saw me, but over there." Her chin lifted up, nodding in the direction Mo Zi came from.

  Mozi was truly surprised this time, her eyebrows furrowed and then relaxed again, half scolding and half smiling, "Xiao Yi, where were you before climbing this tree?"

  "On the fake mountain... " Xiaoyi pinched her own earring," Go to sleep."

  "Sleep well?" The sun is so good.

  "Its so noisy." Xiaoyi pouted, "The women are humming and murmuring, like theyre singing an opera, but not as pleasant to listen to as a little flower dan; the men..."

  Mozi interrupted Xiaoyis description, not wanting to let a vivid picture play out in his mind.

  "Xiao Yi, that kind... play... " The feudal society, with its dignified and majestic appearance, closed the gates of the wealthy mansions. There were many men like Ximen Qing and women like Pan Jinlian who were thieves and prostitutes. "Its better to listen less from now on."

  "What was I willing to listen to? Sleeping soundly, being woken up by someone. Thinking that the two of them were just talking, but what I heard made my skin crawl. Brother and sister, so affectionate, then brother starts taking off sisters clothes." Xiao Yi said, her eyes widening in shock. "I was eavesdropping over there, just a little excited, when the two of them went into the cat hole. Then, sound but no picture. Maybe I could snoop around a bit, so I didnt leave. As a result, ah ah oh oh, mmm ah ah, nothing made sense."

  "Xiao Yi......" Zi Zis mouth opened halfway, weakly stopping the onomatopoeias from falling, listening intently.

  Under the big sun, she felt a cool breeze whizzing past her feet, but she felt nauseous and had goosebumps climbing up her calves. She didnt know how many times she shivered, but she knew that she should understand this from her physiology education.

  Xiao Yi followed San Niang walking south and north, that building this alley, been to not a few, so speaking up face not red once. "I really want to help our girl eavesdrop." Besides, in Shi Tou Garden, sneaking around and stealing things is nothing special. Which day doesnt have such an incident, its strange.

  Shitou Garden is actually Pinglan Garden. Because Qiu Wuna had a bad habit of loving fake mountains and stone caves, Xiaoyi gave it another name.

  Mozi thought to herself that she had looked down on the ancients too much. Confucius belonged to Confucius, and Jin Ping Mei belonged to Jin Ping Mei, but they were all from ancient times. In her opinion, the overall atmosphere of this region was strict and conservative, with clear social hierarchy and many restrictions on women, especially noblewomen who rarely left their homes. However, in the Mou estate, due to the charming and flirtatious Mou Si and Mou Wu, there were many clandestine affairs. When Old Master Mou was healthy, he loved to chase after flowers and ask about willows; now that he was no longer capable, he couldnt control his own sons. Mou Si didnt like eating grass from his own courtyard and only liked flirting with courtesans outside. Mou Wu took care of both internal and external matters, had some charm, and was just to his taste, so he would flirt wherever he went.

  "Zhang thought that he didnt need to worry about Qiu Si, but for Qiu Wu, he was taught like this: Whats in your house, I dont care. Once you leave the courtyard, no matter what servant girl you want, you must first tell me. Whether its taking a concubine or marrying properly, do things properly and seriously. Dont let outsiders say that our Qiu family doesnt have good discipline."

  "Youre also a good girl who hasnt married yet. Hearing about sneaky and dishonest things too much can harm your physical and mental health." Mozi was a transmigrator, but she became a maid and temporarily adapted to this societys mainstream with this identity, rather than advocating for human rights, freedom, and equality from the start, thinking of seeking independence, and becoming rich overnight.

  "Is your body and mind healthy?" Xiao Yi said its refreshing.

  "Listen carefully, is your heart racing and feeling suffocated?"

  Xiao Yi nodded silently.

  "This is a sign of getting sick. Getting sick is uncomfortable and unhealthy." Murasaki said, as if teaching a child.

  "Im most afraid of getting sick." Xiaoyi had never heard this phrase before. "From now on, I wont listen to it again. No wonder my ears dont feel comfortable either."

  Mozi saw that Xiao Yi was easily deceived, raised an eyebrow and smiled, then opened her palm, "Xiao Yi, find a tree hole to help me hide for a while."

  A golden hollow ball, casting a pale yellow glow on the palm of the hand like powdered snow. The sunlight shrinks into several small holes, like scattered pearls.