Chapter 5, this minor injury will not be fatal

That is indeed your father-in-law, you truly are someone who recognizes no kinship

Lu Xing snorted coldly: "They say they are useless, what good is it to look for them."

Who is he

Who is outside! I raised my voice, clearly trying to sound more imposing.

"Why aren't you speaking? Could it be that I really guessed correctly? I'm going in to drag that man out!" Lu Xingjiu suddenly started shaking the door, as if he really intended to break in

I comforted the old lady for quite a while, and then the maid came in to say that the dinner for the master was ready. I took the lantern myself and hurried with the maid to my father's study. From a distance, I saw that the light was out, thinking he had fallen asleep, and I called out at the door for quite some time before realizing that the door was not closed. The maid went in to light the candle, but my father was not in the room. I sent the maid to do her tasks and waited alone in the study for my father to return.

An answer will likely be available in the next couple of days. Qin Shiyue slowly leaned closer to my lips, a wicked smile curling at the corners of his mouth, his entire body emanating a chilling aura that left me startled and at a loss for words

They have known each other for a long time; I should have been able to see their deep connection at the Jiu Xiang Lou. However, I thought I was performing flawlessly, only to realize in the end that I was the only one playing the fool. The two of them are hiding something from me, and all their coincidences are not mere coincidences. I was just too confident, or rather, too foolish.

Father is the eldest son of the old lady, who has made a considerable amount of money in business in the city, also satisfying the extravagant demands of some unaccomplished uncles in the family, who certainly feel inferior. However, their children do not understand this as clearly and believe that the old lady is biased.

The bullets seemed to have heard my voice, wildly shooting in my direction. At the same time, Qin Shiyue knocked me down to the side.

Are you jealous? Your fiancée has developed feelings for your rival. I find it strange that you chose to get engaged to Ye Bingqing when you clearly didn't have to. You have never been one to heed Colonel Lu's advice; have you really fallen for her?" Qin Shiyue clicked her tongue and said, "In fact, Ye Bingqing is an unexpected variable in our plan; she is merely a pawn, even if she is a precious pawn.

The moon of the Qin Dynasty creaked as it bit into the ground, and the corners of my eyes were wet and then dry again. Although a smile lingered at the corners of his mouth, I knew it was merely to reassure me. A basin of water had turned red, his forehead was covered in sweat, and his lips were terrifyingly pale. That small bullet had sunk to the bottom of the basin. I gently touched his face and said, "In the evening, let the girls go fetch some medicine. Don't worry, it's very safe here. This is my room, and no one dares to come in. Just rest well."

"You arrived quite early." Lu Xingjiu said lazily, "Could I borrow a light?"

"Who are you to tell me?" I paused and said, "Why are you looking for me so late?"

What is the purpose of him telling me these things

The moon of the Qin Dynasty was wounded on the shoulder, the bullet embedded in the flesh, which made my heart race with fear. Fortunately, it did not hit a vital spot. I hurried to find a candle and a sharp knife; there is fine aged wine in the cellar behind the house.

The reminder from Tiangou also mentioned arms, but what does this have to do with my father? What is the connection to Qinshi Yue's purpose in coming to Ye Family Village?

Such a moon in the Qin Dynasty, his mysterious identity, his intermittent comings and goings, and his smile as wicked as that of Satan

Is it that no one turns on the lights after entering the room

Are you alright

I saw the master instruct the driver to drive back to the city, as if there was some urgent matter. He may not have left yet

I am worried that the road star has returned again, and I only heard the maid say: "Second Miss, the supper you requested has arrived"

I silently exclaimed "Oh no" in my heart and hurried to the backyard. Dad's car was already gone; what could he be driving back to the city for? Was he taking action at this hour, perhaps to call for help? What on earth had happened? The orange lantern stretched my shadow long and thin, and suddenly the lights in the house of the garden where Xing used to live went out. I cautiously hid under a flowering tree, watching as he looked around, and only after confirming that no one was there did he step out of the house. He walked along the cobblestone path leading to the back door into the shadows.

What do you understand! Suddenly, Dad exploded in anger: "I said you cannot dig, so you cannot dig. The fortune teller said that if we dig over there, the Ye family will be ruined! Everything you eat, drink, and use is bought with Dad's money. You have gotten used to being a wealthy young lady; do not squander your fortune!"

What does it mean! What does it mean to have to come here?

"Can you take the bullet out?" Qin Shiyue smiled weakly and said, "What else is there that I cannot see clearly?"

The footsteps outside gradually faded away

Likewise

"It is my enemy who wants my life. Knowing too much is not good for you"

When the vehicle arrived at Ye Family Village, a group of young girls and women could be seen welcoming from a distance. Children from poor families were playing hopscotch at the village entrance, but they were chased aside by the young girls. The dirty little faces of the children were filled with curiosity as they ran after the vehicle. One child excitedly shouted, "That big iron box that runs is an automobile! I saw it when I went to the city with my father to sell mung beans!"

There should be bloodstains in the car, and your acting is indeed quite good. But do you really think that a pitiful plea of 'please don't turn back' could deceive him? You are truly naive

The heart that I had been holding in suspense has finally settled down

I angrily shook him off: "You are all acting very strangely. I am not a pawn, so do not think you can manipulate me. Before I become angry, please tell me the truth."

I was so frightened that fine beads of sweat broke out on my forehead. Qin Shiyue released me without a hint of pity, and I lost my support, collapsing to the ground and gasping for breath. He crouched down, still wearing a dangerously devilish smile on his face

He climbed off my body, his hands propped on either side of me, his eyes filled with an inscrutable sarcasm: "You are indeed thin, I really fear that I might accidentally crush you. It seems that the old man’s taste in women hasn’t changed. He married one such porcelain doll, and now he wants me to take one home as well."

Occasionally, faint blue phosphorescence drifts in the graveyard, appearing particularly eerie in the pitch-black night. Lu Xingjiu walked into the graveyard, and I was so frightened that I dared not make a sound, hiding behind a tombstone. These are the ancestors of the Ye family, who will surely protect the descendants of the Ye family; they are all kin, and only Lu Xingjiu is an outsider, so there is nothing to fear.

He is a Chinese national of French nationality. He is a double agent within the Kuomintang and the Revolutionary Party. Besides this, what is his true identity?

It is precisely for this reason that I should be afraid, is it not

Lvxing lazily asked, "Which team is it?"

The sound of chaotic and fragmented footsteps echoed around.

The old lady's room was filled with people, including two elderly gentlemen, as well as other uncles, aunts, and young ladies and gentlemen from the other rooms. In a large household, there are many young ladies and gentlemen, and the absence of one does not evoke much sorrow. The old lady merely lamented the sudden loss of a good child.

Your psychological resilience is quite poor. Usually, I see you so eloquent, yet when faced with such a situation, you even blush and gasp while lying. I have known Lu Xingjiu for more than a day or two; he must have discovered something here, otherwise, he wouldn't have said so many trivial things

"Why is your voice trembling?" Lu Xingjiu's smile was particularly clear: "You seem quite nervous. Could it be... you are having an affair with another man in the house behind my back?"

I am worried that Qin Shiyue may have already fainted from hunger, the room is very dark, and I am groping for matches and a candlestick at the table

"That is because we all have to come here." Qin Shiyue said meaningfully, playfully tapping my chin with her finger, her eyes filled with regret: "Ye Bingqing, your frustrated expression is truly adorable, but this is not yet the time to be truly frustrated."

Lu Xing looked at me with a smug expression, and I sweetly smiled at the old lady, saying: "Grandma, you have overestimated him. He is merely a pretty face, spoiled by his father, and usually indifferent to others. It is only in front of you, Grandma, that he has become sweet-tongued. Please do not be deceived by his flattery..."

Getting closer

Do not trust anyone

"When will your person arrive?" Qin Shiyue seemed reluctant to mention it again: "Once this matter is concluded, I will no longer have any ties with the Ye family. Ye Guangrong is not as he appears; his funding of arms for the revolutionaries is merely a means to enlist their help in eliminating the Lu family. He even went so far as to exploit his own daughter for this purpose. Under the pretense of personally going to England to bring his daughter back, he chartered a ship to transport the arms back." Ye Guangrong is not as he appears; his funding of arms for the revolutionaries is merely a means to enlist their help in eliminating the Lu family. He even went so far as to exploit his own daughter for this purpose. Under the pretense of personally going to England to bring his daughter back, he chartered a ship to transport the arms back.

"This minor injury won't be fatal." In Qin Shiyue's beautiful eyes, a pool of autumn water rippled. The faint scent of blood and the striking red made him appear like a withered plum blossom. His skin, like the frost flowers of autumn, exuded a chill, and his tall figure bore half of its weight upon me. He struggled to prop himself up, but I stubbornly held him tight.

I gently shook the old lady and said in her ear: "Aunt Ling has been greatly affected, so please do not call her, as it makes her sad to talk about it. Let Great-grandfather and the uncles discuss the funeral arrangements, and let the maid take Aunt Ling back to rest. We should go to the garden with the aunts to enjoy the flowers."

Peach, I am sorry, sister, for not being able to save you. If there is a next life, I hope to take good care of you.

Aren't you already aware? I said to him with self-deprecation as I faced him: Your fiancée is in the same room with another man. You can immediately go to my father and propose to break off the engagement. Don't worry, I haven't touched your betrothal gifts; they will be returned to you intact.

The maid, accompanied by the driver, parked the car in the backyard. The maid said that the master had already arrived and instructed her to first take the second young lady and the second young master to pay respects to the old lady

I tell myself not to cry. Yet the tears continue to fall incessantly. I cover my mouth, trying my best to suppress any sound. If they discover me, they will not hesitate to silence me. My tears are merely another reason for them to mock me once again

The two individuals suddenly fell silent, the flames extinguished, and I was left dumbfounded, clutching my shoulders, startled by their conversation

Apart from the chirping of insects, there is no sound in the surroundings

I threw paper money into the air, my eyes filled with tears

In the old voice of Lu Xing, there was nothing but anger: "How could this stupid woman be here? Who are these damned people? Why haven't our people arrived yet?"

Held in the embrace of a man I despise, his ears are clean, possessing a porcelain-like texture. His hair carries the scent of jasmine oil. My breath is by his ear, and any words at this moment seem ambiguous

Ye Bingqing, you are unplanned, so I am very sorry, but I will not consider anything that is unplanned. " Qin Shiyue turned her head to the side and said, "Someone else is coming outside.

I can only rely on myself

Since you dare not use so many weapons, we will not be polite. We thank Mr. Ye for his funding. We will take action at an inappropriate time, and if Mr. Ye does not want to cause trouble, it is better not to make it public

If you dare to come in, I will annul our engagement

I am preparing not to attend the funeral at noon and will head back to the city instead. Everything here is too chaotic, and I can no longer make sense of it. The numerical code of Tiangou has yet to be deciphered; perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope. I learned from the steward that my father has already gone to the ancestral grave. The two great-grandfathers said that the grave pit was dug incorrectly, which has disturbed the feng shui. That land was meant to be used only when the two great-grandfathers reached their centenary, yet my father insisted on taking it. When I arrived, the two great-grandfathers looked extremely pale, but my father remained unyielding, insisting that he had consulted a feng shui master who determined that it could only be dug in the southeast. That land was meant to be used only when the two great-grandfathers reached their centenary, yet my father insisted on taking it. When I arrived, the two great-grandfathers looked extremely pale, but my father remained unyielding, insisting that he had consulted a feng shui master who determined that it could only be dug in the southeast.

No, the moon from the Qin Dynasty is in the trunk; he can hear what we are saying. ... This is too ambiguous; if he hears ... ... What if he hears? ... ... He doesn't like me; he would just pass by with a smile, like hearing a couple flirting in the alley. Perhaps he would even marvel at how beautiful love is.

The two great-grandfathers were so angry that they almost rolled their eyes, while the quick-tongued aunt covered her mouth and laughed, gently advising: "Isn't it just a graveyard? There’s nothing valuable like gold or jewels buried beneath it. Since Uncle said it’s for the good of our Ye family, the two grandfathers shouldn’t get hung up over such a trivial matter. The sun is almost at its zenith; if we continue digging the grave, we will miss the auspicious time. Let’s just leave it at that."

He was taken aback, a look of disappointment flashing across his face. He shrugged his eyebrows and said nonchalantly: "I am very sorry, but I have no such intention. In any case, even if it is not you, the old man will find a woman with a similar background for me. I dislike overly complicated matters"

What is the purpose? We have all turned against each other in the struggle for you. Lu Xingjiu held my hand tightly: "Do you still expect anything else? Go pay your respects to the old lady, for I wish to be a dutiful and obedient grandson-in-law"

Where is he going so late

We will all die here

Lu Xingjiu's old face suddenly magnified in front of my eyes, the strength of the hand on my neck pressed me back into the seat, and his body leaned closer. I gasped, Lu Xingjiu's face pressed against mine, and all I could hear was the whistling sound of bullets cutting through the air and the crackling sound of shattering glass. His fingers caressed my neck, a faint breath stirring the hair by my ear: "Don't be afraid, I am here."

Ye Bingqing can only rely on herself

Is it really true that the difficult road star has encountered a ghost? This is impossible; there are no ghosts in this world. Ghosts only reside in the hearts of people. It is only when one harbors ghosts in their heart that they become suspicious and paranoid.

"You are not late either." Qin Shiyue walked over and lit a cigarette for him, her tone laced with a hint of sarcasm: "What’s wrong? Are you afraid I will consume all those guns by myself?"

What does this letter say

I gritted my teeth and said with trembling hands: "Just bear with it, it will hurt a lot..."

No need, you take the son-in-law over there, as it is his first time here, we should not lose the proper etiquette

The face in the mirror remains pale to the point of being almost transparent, and my dress is stained with blood. The wardrobe is filled with various newly made qipaos, all tailored to fit, though I do not know who was so thoughtful. I chose a short cotton qipao with a blue floral pattern to change into, while Qin Shiyue has already fallen into a deep sleep from exhaustion

I saw the muzzle of the gun circling around to my back, aimed at my chest. I calmly heard the sound of the rifle being chambered, and then I closed my eyes and heard the gunfire.

What exactly is your purpose with Qin Shiyue

Suddenly, a figure flashed before me, my mouth was already covered, and the force around my waist tightened sharply

Both individuals appeared somewhat flustered, as the bullets in the gun were running low. I was pinned to the ground by Qin Shiyue, with my lips coated in choking yellow dust. My laughter echoed eerily in the night sky

I have only ever trusted blindly, never taking the time to see him clearly.

Indeed, that night I encountered Qin Shiyue at the entrance of that alley, and in that moment, I completely forgot about Tao Tao's safety. But why did Qin Shiyue appear at that alley entrance? I was startled by my own thoughts; was such an appearance not too coincidental? Yet he came to tell me that Yu Zifan might not be the murderer of Tao Tao. If Tao Tao's death were related to him, he could easily shift all the blame onto Yu Zifan and be done with it. However, he came to tell me again that Yu Zifan might not be the murderer of Tao Tao. If Tao Tao's death were related to him, he could easily shift all the blame onto Yu Zifan and be done with it.

Did I smile? I touch my face: It seems I smiled, but why am I smiling? Strange.

Stop joking! I pretended to be nonchalant as I pushed him away

The corridor twists and turns, the leaves of the climbing tiger are caressed by the wind into a sea of green. Recent events have been too strange; I pondered over them all night, yet I feel increasingly uneasy.

I can only feel a tingling sensation in my nose, yet I cannot suppress the overwhelming urge that is about to burst forth. Lu Xingjiu's elegant visage evokes a sense of being in an ice cavern

I chuckled self-deprecatingly, and Lu Xingjiu suddenly fell silent, his eyes fixed on the picturesque scenery outside the window as it swiftly flowed by like a painting. There was a kind of desolation in the corners of his eyes that I could not comprehend. This desolation was contagious, and as the wind blew in, it lifted my long hair, like a warm hand caressing my cheek, causing my heart to ache and nearly bring me to tears

I went abroad to study because I was ill. Indeed, Western medicine is quite remarkable, and I have learned some of it. I also accompanied Qiao to the front lines to treat the wounded. I can cut open their abdomens, and I can also incise their skin, but I have never felt that removing a bullet could be such a painful task

Perhaps the feelings that father has invested in Taotao cannot be taken back at all, and this may be the best arrangement for her

Lu Xing did not know that I was anxious, thinking that I was tired, so he went with the maid to the old lady's room. There was not a single person in the entire backyard, probably all gone to prepare for the young lady's burial. I opened the trunk, and Qin Shiyue was staring with her eyes wide open, with a piece of cloth casually wrapped around her injured arm, torn from her vest.

How could he know? I patted my chest and said, "Impossible, impossible!"

My body feels as if it has fallen into the icy sea, the cold water forcing its way into my nose, my ears, my mouth. I am about to perish in such despair

The white spirit-calling coil nearby was particularly striking in the night. Next to the coil, a bright yellow flame suddenly leaped up with a "pop," startling me to the point of almost screaming. The faint glow of the fire illuminated a familiar face, as the person leisurely lit a cigarette, the crimson glow flickering in intensity.

I see you were last night ... ... '' Lu Xing paused for a moment, wearing a teasing expression.

Where is he going? My heart feels uneasy, and my steps have become hesitant. This road, which I walked during the day, leads to the Ye family's ancestral grave. What is Lu Xing going to do in the graveyard? When I was young, I heard the old women in the family rambling on, saying that those who died unjustly would be unwilling to be reincarnated, thus attaching themselves to the bodies of the living to seek revenge and the like

I have not visited the Ye family estate for many years, and my only vague impression is that the Ye family's courtyard is so large that one could easily get lost, filled with countless aunts and uncles. Flowers bloom in the garden throughout the seasons, and the maid accompanying me is of a similar age, but the children of the poor mature early, being nimble and articulate. After my great-uncle passed away a few years ago, my grandmother took charge of the household. In my childhood, she was particularly fond of me, and upon hearing that I had returned from abroad, she even specially sent a long-term worker to the city to deliver fresh peaches from the estate for me to taste.

The sound of "ka-cha" "ka-cha" echoed in my ears, the sound of bullets being chambered. In the past, while accompanying Qiao on the battlefield, I became particularly sensitive to this sound.

I felt my legs go weak, and I nearly collapsed into Qin Shiyue's arms. Qin Shiyue curled his lips into a smile, looking quite wicked. I truly could not understand how he could smile at a time like this

I remember that after each battle, Joe would take me to the church to pray, and the pastor would send the souls of the deceased to heaven. We prayed that they could attain eternal life, where there is no killing or war in heaven

"You are on the brink of death." I suddenly laughed and said, "Just wait for death, this is the retribution for deceiving me, Ye Bingqing!"

No matter how convenient it is in the countryside, it cannot compare to the city. Without electricity, the lantern under the eaves casts a dim orange light over the garden. The maid escorted me to the door along the bluestone path. I instructed her to prepare some light and tasty supper to bring to my room, and she took the message and left.

Lu Xing coldly said: "He personally went to the old man to arrange my marriage with Ye Bingqing, all the while putting on a facade of a benevolent father. The old man has worked with Ye Guangrong for so many years, and he is well aware of his character. Ye Guangrong would absolutely never allow his daughter to marry me; even if he were to poison her on the day of the wedding and frame the Lu family by placing her in the bridal chamber, he would never let his daughter be tarnished by someone from the Lu family. He is ruthless and merciless; otherwise, he would not have reached this level in the business world. If he were truly framed, given his connections in both the business and political arenas, the old man would definitely be finished."

The bedding on the bed was still in disarray; I had originally intended to tidy it up, and upon touching the quilt, it was still warm. A corner of a yellowed piece of paper was exposed beneath the rattan pillow. Out of curiosity, I picked it up to take a look

Then why doesn't he expose me

If Ye Bingqing knew all of this... she would probably be very sad..." Qin Shiyue's voice lowered: "She was originally an unexpected factor in my current operation."

The old lady called out several times, but the third concubine did not hear, still lost in thought as she gazed out the window. Father's expression immediately turned grim. He felt that he could not save face, yet he did not know how to reprimand her. I glanced at Lu Xingjiu, and he happened to turn back to look at me, his face displaying an expression of amusement as if he were watching a good show

There are many women who like Qin Shiyue, and each of them seems to have a disabled mind, easily confused with just a few words. It appears that you have not yet been foolish enough to be completely oblivious. Indeed, both he and I have our own motives, but this is something you do not need to know, as it would not benefit you in any way. Furthermore, I must tell you that I really dislike Qin Shiyue, particularly intensely.

"Hush, there is someone outside the door," Qin Shiyue whispered in my ear. I held my breath and, together with Qin Shiyue, hid behind the door, as a vague silhouette was cast on the window.

"You can't eat all of this by yourself." Lu Xing let out a cold laugh twice: "Ye Guangrong has already gone to the city to fetch reinforcements. However, since the location of the hidden arms has been exposed, we have indeed confirmed that this batch of arms primarily comes from him. If this matter were to be known by others, the Ye family would no longer have a good life. They might even be assassinated, who knows."

I awkwardly withdrew my hand and asked: "Who are the people chasing you? Why are they trying to kill you?"

I skillfully heated the knife over the fire, prepared clean warm water, and poured alcohol over the wound for disinfection. Qin Shiyue furrowed her brows slightly, exhaling a cool breath through her lips

Lu Xing frowned in disgust. However, I couldn't help but smile.

Did you not also take advantage of Ye Bingqing? You approached her under the pretext of teaching at Ye Xin, with the original plan to use her as a springboard to investigate whether the largest investor in the arms list from the Ye family was Ye Guangrong. However, Black Cat discovered your identity as a double agent, and before you could deal with him, you ended up involving that foolish girl. After she discovered the secret letter, she surprisingly did not expose you; instead, she believed in you with her life and even fell in love with you. What a fool!

I do not know what kind of concoction Lu Xingjiu gave the old lady, but I only arrived half an hour late, and it seems that the entire family has been won over by him. It appears that the old lady has already determined that Lu Xingjiu is the prospective son-in-law of the Ye family, so it is better for me to refrain from speaking ill of him.

My heart was almost pushed to its limits, and the soft-soled embroidered shoes felt particularly light as I walked. Lu Xing did not bring anyone with him; I followed him from a distance, watching as he passed by the villagers who were resting in the shade at the entrance of the Ye family courtyard. He took a shortcut along the riverbank and headed towards the dark fields devoid of any light. Once we left the village, there was no light at all, and I could only rely on the faint shadows to discern his direction.

This is not the Qin Shiyue I know, his gaze is as deep as a thousand-year-old well, and the moonlight in the well does not ripple into scattered fragments of silver. That is a crimson moon. Blood-red, evil, and unsteady.

The gunfire gradually diminished, the car turned a corner, and the driver let out a sigh of relief, saying: "Young master, we shook them off. Should we go to the police station and inform those incompetent fools, asking them to investigate what kind of people they are?"

I am convinced that this should be a hint given to me by the person codenamed "Tengu". But how could Tengu know that I received the secret letter? How could he know that I am someone he can trust? Or perhaps he never trusted me at all, but is merely testing me continuously, like Qin Shiyue, to assess my patience

The next morning, according to custom, Lu Xingjiu and I were to go to the old lady's room to pay our respects. Lu Xingjiu had been waiting in the garden early, and upon seeing me, surprisingly did not mention last night's events, but instead praised the good and quiet air of the countryside

Regarding Taotao's funeral, the family was discussing selecting an auspicious day to bury her in the ancestral grave. The third concubine had withered significantly in just a few days, often staring blankly to the side. This time returning to Ye's village, the father was determined not to reveal that Taotao was the illegitimate child of the third concubine and another man. He was a man who valued his reputation, so he could only pretend to be deaf and mute, allowing the third concubine to stay at home. However, even as he continued to show her a cold demeanor, the woman in her thirties, who once possessed charm, had now aged to a point that was heart-wrenching.

"Dad..." I cautiously tugged at the corner of Dad's shirt and whispered, "You shouldn't be so superstitious. If Second Grandpa and Third Grandpa were to get angry and something unfortunate were to happen, it would be hard to bear. The elderly are getting on in years, and you should learn to be as filial as Bingqing..."

Upon hearing what Aunt said, both great-grandfathers also felt that it made sense. For those who were already half buried in the ground, what was there to care about? Father visibly let out a sigh of relief, and his previously ashen face finally showed some color. Originally, among the Ye family, Father was the most filial, yet now he had also become superstitious, especially since Taotao was not his biological daughter.

The second young lady's original room is still vacant. The old lady has instructed the maids to clean it daily, saying it is to be prepared for the second young lady at any time. The old master is with the old lady, and the maids have all gone to attend to her. I will first escort the second young lady back to her room

The old lady smiled, her face blooming like a golden chrysanthemum, patting my hand and saying: "Look at the child, speaking so harshly. Our Ye family has a whole bunch of young ladies and young masters, and even I, an old woman, can't remember them all. Yet each one behaves very properly in front of their elders. Only you, since childhood, have loved to take advantage of every occasion to speak your mind, and isn't it because I've spoiled you, this old woman?"

So many strange and elusive coincidences

"What are you laughing at?" Lu Xingjiu squinted at my face.

So many strange and elusive coincidences

Have you softened your heart

Everything is a lie. I am merely being self-conceited and overly sentimental. The two of them are mocking me from the shadows, watching me perform a crude act like a clown

This man truly cannot stand to see others doing well

In such a commotion, no one dared to mention returning to the city, and they followed the funeral procession into the cemetery. The old lady spent money to hire a troupe of mourners, and along the way, the wailing and the music were truly heart-wrenching. The joss paper was burned repeatedly, and surprisingly, the third concubine was the calmest person, quietly observing everything as if the child in the coffin were merely a stranger.

"Fool, what are you doing here?" he growled angrily while busy shooting at the indistinct figure not far away, "This place is dangerous. Damn it, what is going on? Has someone else found out?"

My initial understanding of Lu Xing was due to Zhang Shun informing me that Yue Xiaoman was locked on the second floor, and his room door was left open, so I barged in. At that moment, Lu Dapanzi returned, and he covered for me. At Jiu Xiang Lou, I heard Jin Ruyi say that he always had a pretty boy actor help him deal with the blind dates arranged by Lu Dapanzi, yet inexplicably, he developed feelings for me. Even more astonishingly, he soon went to the Ye family to propose. He had no reason to like me; he did not love me, nor would he marry any girl for the sake of his father. At Jiu Xiang Lou, I heard Jin Ruyi say that he always had a pretty boy actor help him deal with the blind dates arranged by Lu Dapanzi, yet inexplicably, he developed feelings for me. Even more astonishingly, he soon went to the Ye family to propose. He had no reason to like me; he did not love me, nor would he marry any girl for the sake of his father. So why was it precisely me that he yielded to?

"Go and be your dutiful son-in-law, I shall not accompany you any longer!" I turned and left, no, I couldn't stay with him for even a second longer. Yet I knew that even with Qin Shiyue, he would not be able to tell me the truth.

Do not trust anyone

Lu Xingjiu smiled and said: "If I hadn't proposed, how would it have been discovered so quickly that Ye Guangrong had actually buried that batch of arms smuggled from the UK in the ancestral grave of the Ye family? I originally thought that all the informants had been mistakenly killed by the Kuomintang, but unexpectedly, this investor with the surname Ye is indeed Ye Guangrong. If it weren't for his unusually suspicious behavior while digging up the grave, I wouldn't have suspected that he hid the arms here"

My body was too close to Qin Shiyue's; when he lowered his head, he could touch the tip of my nose. His eyes were deep and dangerous, and I felt as if my heart was about to leap out of my throat. He had been with the old lady the entire time; he absolutely could not have noticed Qin Shiyue's presence

So many coincidences

I sat on either side of the old lady with Lu Xingjiu, and the elderly woman, beaming with joy, said: "I had always hoped that you two would grow up well and find good husbands. This has indeed fulfilled my wish, bringing forth the fortune-bringing child from the year painting.

Have you seen the master

Danger, do not trust anyone, they are in it for the arms.

Ye Bingqing is merely a pawn. Neither of these two men truly cares for me; they approach me solely for a batch of smuggled arms. They are only able to get closer to my father through me. And my father has also exploited me.

Lu Xing chuckled mockingly: "I have no interest in you changing clothes at all, but if you were to call off our engagement, who would manage all the shops of the Ye family? I am just too kind-hearted, having accepted you in accordance with the wishes of my father and your father. I am leaving now, my fiancée, good night. I hope you won't have nightmares tonight."

The weather is such that the clouds obscure the moon, with not a single breeze stirring, and the air is stifling to the point of making it difficult to breathe

Still, Bingqing is thoughtful; let us go to the garden now. The old lady listened to my words obediently. I don't know if it is just my illusion, but the glances from my cousins in the corner of the room seemed to carry a hint of resentment. We are all members of the Ye family; although we cannot say there is a vast difference, the old lady's special affection makes the others uncomfortable

I covered my chest and told myself to stay calm, I must remain calm. The maid outside was knocking on the door, saying that the old lady wanted the second young lady to come in for a meal. Qin Shiyue had not returned yet, perhaps he would not come back at all. I complied and went to the old lady's room. My father was not there; according to the maid, the master was exhausted today and was resting in his room. The third concubine fainted in the graveyard, and the master was extremely worried. After I had dinner with the old lady, I instructed the maid to go to the kitchen to prepare some food to take back to my father. The third concubine fainted in the graveyard, and the master was extremely worried. After I had dinner with the old lady, I instructed the maid to go to the kitchen to prepare some food to take back to my father.

"She is merely a pawn." Qin Shiyue laughed again, her voice particularly cold: "Perhaps our people are arriving soon. This batch of arms was originally purchased by the French army from the British, but unexpectedly got hijacked. I will sell half to you, and I hope we do not meet again in the future, because I truly do not like you very much"

I have always kept the book "Tengu" with me. Qin Shiyue did not obediently stay indoors to recuperate; instead, she said she was going to stroll around Ye's village and left at night. I lit a lamp and carefully examined it; this is not a particularly difficult numerical game, but the text in the book is very small, and following the numerical instructions to check each one is quite troublesome.

The Ice Clear Courtyard where I used to live is right in front of the garden, and behind the garden is the Jade Pure Cottage, which was specially built by the late master during his lifetime. The other sisters in the house were extremely envious, but they did not dare to voice any complaints

I hurriedly rushed out the door, still warm from the bed, and my father should not have gone far. The girl came in carrying a copper basin, and I clumsily bumped into her, spilling a whole basin of water all over myself. The girl, frightened and at a loss, said: "Second Miss, please have mercy, I didn't do it on purpose!"

"Not good." At that moment, Qin Shiyue let out a soft cry, and almost simultaneously, the roar of bullets abruptly shattered the night, which was thick with dark clouds. The soil beside me was thrown up by the explosion of bullets. One bullet struck my great-grandfather's tombstone, and the marble shattered into sharp fragments that cut my face.

I let out a soft gasp in fear. My eyes had long since adapted to the darkness. Qin Shiyue was hiding behind a tombstone, and he turned to see me, filled with resentment. What a complex expression it was, amidst the hail of bullets and under the cover of darkness, I grew stronger, looking at him with neither humility nor arrogance.

"I am not that fragile." Qin Shiyue grasped my hand, her face marked by a melancholy I could not comprehend: "This is not right; you should not like me."

The encounter and acquaintance between Qin Shiyue and Lu Xingjiu were all due to coincidences, yet everything was so coincidental that it inevitably makes one look back with a sense of shock and trepidation

Is this a warning from the celestial dog

I am going to my grandmother's place. If I go late, I fear it might raise suspicions in Lu Xingjiu. I wipe away my tears, afraid that any emotion might be revealed in my eyes. Lu Xingjiu is a very perceptive person; he is not easily deceived.

During the Qin Dynasty, Yue was teaching at Night Heart, but he suddenly appeared beside me when I encountered the moment when the revolutionaries were killed. When I followed him, he merely led me in circles on the street, and eventually, I followed him into a dilapidated alley where I met a group of wandering children. His kind actions towards those children made me trust him and we became friends. After he was captured by Lu Xingjiu, he was taken away by people from the French consulate, and at the entrance of the alley where Taotao was murdered, I encountered him again. His kind actions towards those children made me trust him and we became friends. After he was captured by Lu Xingjiu, he was taken away by people from the French consulate, and at the entrance of the alley where Taotao was murdered, I encountered him again. When I was about to reach Ye Family Village with Lu Xingjiu, he happened to be chased to the back door of the Ye Mansion.

The maid in the house was busy all afternoon, following closely, fearing to neglect any detail. It was not until after dinner that she finally managed to extricate herself from the crowd of aunts and their makeup.

Whoever this person is, I can only say that he is a very intelligent individual. Although the numerical code is not complex, it is quite obscure. The numbers are so numerous that they make one's eyes dizzy, and only then can all the characters be assembled together

It is the voice of the old star.

The old lady couldn't help but sigh: "Ling Yue has to live with such a daughter. Ah Yun has a bad temper, and in the future, without even this kind of support, she will surely suffer."

I was thinking of the moon during the Qin Dynasty, fearing that I might delay his injury. I had no choice but to pretend to be carsick and said, "Has the old lady prepared a room for me? I feel carsick and my heart is heavy. It would be better to first take the son-in-law to pay respects to the old lady. I will rest for a while and come over shortly."

Your father is not an old man; he is a big, fat guy, resembling a country sow

"No, don't come in, I am changing clothes! If you dare to come in, I will break off our engagement!"

It is the scent of the moon during the Qin Dynasty, with the fragrance of gardenias on the palm.