"This girl..." Mo Jing slightly paused, furrowing his brow as he looked at the young girl in front of him.

  He knew that some wealthy families treated human life as worthless, buying a slave was like buying livestock. At this moment, the girl's intention was probably to treat him as one of those lowly people, and he naturally felt a sense of discontent in his heart. However, when looking into her eyes, that discontent seemed to dissipate instantly like mist.

  The way he looked at her was not with a condescending gaze, but with a subtle sense of relief and respect, which made him unwittingly feel suspicious, and subconsciously blurted out: "Miss, have you and I met somewhere before?"

  "Not once."

  "Why is that..."

  "Your Excellency's appearance is dignified and extraordinary, you must be a person with great prospects. However, it seems that you are now in a desperate situation, having to sell your treasured sword after many years of companionship. You are indeed in urgent need of money, but even if I were to give you the silver today, it would not solve your future troubles. As the daughter of General Wei Wu, when my father returns to the capital at the end of the year, I can introduce you to him. With your exceptional martial arts skills, it would be a pity for them to go to waste."

  "General Shen?" Mo Cheng was taken aback. He hadn't expected the girl in front of him to be Shen Xin's daughter. Shen Xin's reputation was well-known, a reassuring presence on the battlefield, and every man wanted to make a name for himself under such a leader... Mo Cheng felt as if the blood in his veins had suddenly boiled over.

  It's just... in the rumors of Jing City, Shen Miao is a complete airhead. Although it seemed like she redeemed herself at the Golden Chrysanthemum Banquet the other day, after all, not many people saw it with their own eyes. Now that they see her, the rumors really aren't true.

  "If Miss is willing to introduce me, I naturally won't decline. If there's a chance in the future, I'll definitely repay her kindness." Mo Jing was also a straightforward and frank person, so he didn't decline the opportunity either.

  At this scene, Shen Miao smiled slightly and pulled out a silver ingot from her sleeve to toss at Mo Xing. She said: "I don't need you to repay me with gratitude, just consider that you're selling your martial arts skills to me. Father will only return after the new year, for these few days, you'll have to follow me back to Shen Fu, I want to pretend to make you a guard of Shen Fu, but in reality, you must secretly protect me."

  Her words were unexpected to Mo Qing, who had also heard about the superficial harmony and private dirty tricks between large families. Seeing Shen Miao mention her own difficulties, he knew that the girl in front of him was not as carefree as she seemed on the surface at Shen's house. Mo Qing was surprised in his heart, since Shen Miao was Shen Xin's daughter, why was her situation still so difficult? But with a calm temperament, he didn't ask any further questions and only said: "I'll follow Miss's instructions."

  "You take this silver and go settle the urgent matter first." Shen Miao said: "After you've taken care of your business, you must come to the Shen estate within three days. I will naturally arrange a place for you to stay."

  Mo Qiang hugged his fist again. He had a strong Jianghu aura on him, and after he left, both Gu Yu and Jing Zhen frowned at each other. Jing Zhen said: "Miss, this person is not clear-cut, if he has malicious intentions, entering the mansion might be..."

  Shen Miao walked towards the horse carriage: "What's there to be afraid of? People like this are actually much cleaner than those in the palace nowadays."

  At present, almost all of the eyes and ears planted in the Western Courtyard are those of second- or third-rate houses. As for our own people, there are really too few to be pitied. Moreover, this Mo Jing is naturally not a stranger.

  Shen Miao sat in the carriage, a faint sigh in her heart. Reborn into this life, she hadn't expected to run into Mo Jing here.

  Mo E, in his previous life, was the leader of the royal guards. He was originally recommended by Shen Xin and had exceptional martial arts skills. During those years when Shen Miao went to the State of Qin as a hostage, Mo E protected her as a guard. If it weren't for Mo E's help, it would have been difficult for Shen Miao to return unscathed from the treacherous State of Qin.

  Mo Cheng was loyal to Shen Xin, and naturally also devoted to Shen Miao. Unfortunately, after Shen Miao returned to Ming Qi, she was framed by Meng Fu Ren with the crime of being a licentious palace maid, because Meng Fu Ren had been plotting against Mo Cheng. Fu Xiu Yi had long wanted to get rid of Shen Xin, but Shen Miao tried every means to stop it, yet it was all in vain. In the end, she could only watch as Mo Cheng died under a false accusation.

  Now that she has met Mo Qiang again, she didn't know that the current Mo Qiang was in such a predicament. However, it was precisely because of Mo Qiang's predicament that he could be subdued so easily. Shen Miao understood Mo Qiang's temperament, which was loyal and upright, and three days later, on the trip to Wodragon Temple, she had originally thought of using other methods, but with Mo Qiang, it would be much more convenient.

  Upon returning to the Shen residence, as Shen Yue and Shen Qing had gone to the Yi residence for a visit, only Shen Miao was left in the manor. As soon as she arrived at the West Wing, Gui Yatou came forward with a flattering smile: "Young Miss has returned, this old slave had the kitchen prepare some sweet soup, would Young Miss like some?"

  "Alright." Shen Miao said.

  When she saw Shen Miao suddenly become friendly and smiling, Gui Yatou's heart was delighted, and she hurriedly said: "I'll go get it right away."

  Gui's mother carefully placed the sugar soup on the table and smiled: "Miss, everything needed for the trip to Wodeling Temple three days later has been prepared. Is there anything else you need?"

  Madam Shen had previously arranged for them to go to Wolong Temple three days later to burn incense and pray for the peace of the Shen family. Let Ruan Yun lead the three girls there, and no one else needs to follow. Gu Yiniang has been busy with this matter for several days.

  Shen Miao glanced at her and said indifferently: "The nanny is indeed very enthusiastic about this matter."

  The old lady smiled and said: "It's rare for you to leave the house, so of course we need to prepare thoroughly."

  "With you following, it's naturally complete." Shen Miao suddenly smiled. That smile fell into Gui's eyes, but made her feel a little uneasy.

  "The second lady's arrangements are always impeccable, so there won't be any mistakes." said Gui.

  "Then I'll trouble you, Aunt Gui, to thank Second Aunt for me." Shen Miao nodded: "You can go down now."

  When she heard this, Gui's maid finally let out a breath and quickly said a few words before retreating, not knowing why, but nowadays Shen Miao has become very strange, as if being with her gives off an invisible pressure that makes her usual arrogant demeanor subside. However, once she stepped out the door, her back straightened up again, and with disdain, she swept a glance at the room, saying in a low voice that only she could hear: "After three days, let's see if you still dare to be arrogant in front of me!"

  In the room, Shen Miao held the bowl filled with sugar paste in her hand and walked to the window. With a flick of her wrist, half of the sugar paste was poured onto the leaves and soil under the window.

  "Miss, are you really going to Wolong Temple?" Bai Lu asked hesitantly.

  "I'm going." Shen Miao replied.

  It was at this time that she inadvertently overheard the conversation of Rong Jing Tang's maids, and learned that Mrs. Shen intended to marry her off to Yu Qin Wang. On the eve of going to Wodragon Temple, she escaped to Dingwang Fu to seek refuge. Although that decision was also wrong, it coincidentally avoided another disaster.

  Now she neither escapes nor hides, and follows to the Wohlung Temple. Whoever wants to see her good show, she makes whoever become a most clumsy play.

  Digression

  Going to Wudang Temple soon, can bully the noobs immediately, just thinking about it is a bit exciting~

  Updated the image of Xie Xiaonian's Young Master in Weibo O (∩_∩) O Do you guys think it's okay? ~