Chapter Six, The Series of Schemes

He truly wanted to pull off her veil and take a good look. How could he have the audacity to speak after being so intimate with Ye Lichong? Du Xinyan looked at Shen Xiaofei and suddenly realized. She knew everything, even that he would observe her embroidery building in the evening

"It is my fault, I startled the young lady." Du Xinyan sighed deeply

Shen Xiaofei closed her eyes and pretended to faint, displaying an expression of having been overly frightened. She secretly laughed in her heart, allowing her body to go limp as she contentedly nestled back into Du Xinyan's embrace

"How wonderful. Not only will I not get prickly heat, but I can also bask in the sun." Shen Xiaofei said slowly, closing her eyes in satisfaction. "Last night, Xiaofei suddenly thought of Yu Ji and couldn't help but sigh. Wu Shuang then volunteered to play the role of the overlord, standing on a stool and trying to act like a man. Yanran watched from the garden and remarked that the shadow really did resemble a man."

Miss Shen's silence is of no consequence; as long as he remains in the residence, he will certainly not escape. Du Xinyan snorted coldly, waved her sleeve, and left.

Shen Xiaofei smiled and, with a twinkle in her eye, said: "Let me tell you, how will you thank me? Ah, Lord Du still owes me seven thousand taels of silver, so he definitely cannot thank me with silver. How about this, Lord Du agrees to help this little woman with something, and Xiaofei will certainly help Lord Du with a great task. Oh, I misspoke, it is to help His Highness achieve a merit."

Du Xinyan did not let go, and her tone became resolute: "Once you enter the Supervisory Court, let alone this bruise, it would not be difficult to dispose of it. Under torture, I am not afraid that you will not reveal the mastermind behind it! How will the Third Prince cope with this?"

Du Xinyan laughed heartily: "Miss Shen is meticulous in her thoughts, able to draw inferences from one instance, truly clever. Next, Miss Shen deceived the Fourth Princess into going to the inn to eat sweet cakes, while conveniently passing on information, allowing Yelv Congfei to escape. So that I could return empty-handed, only to come to the governor's residence for an answer, and perhaps to play a trick on me as well, is that it?"

The swing swayed gently, revealing a pair of exquisite embroidered shoes beneath the white skirt, which she proudly swayed. Shen Xiaofei turned her head, blinked, and smiled, "Did Master Du not search the garden thoroughly and fail to find anyone? My father is, after all, the head of the officials, the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. Speaking carelessly could lead to severe punishment!"

Xiao Fei calmly allowed him to stare, smiling as she said: "What benefit would I gain from letting him go? On what basis do you assume it is me?"

She only felt a rush of warmth seeping in from her wrist. Shen Xiaofei initially intended to continue pretending, but instinctively let out a gasp, and thus she woke up

Xiao Fei widened her eyes and innocently blinked: "Of course not. I was just curious, so I took the Fourth Princess to have a look, mainly to eat the sweet cakes from the inn. We left right after finishing them"

"What are you doing?" Du Xinyan was startled and instinctively covered her mouth with her hand.

Wushuang and Yanran had just entered the pavilion. Yanran, puzzled, asked: "Everything is within the young lady's calculations, and Young Master Du has even shielded the young lady from the sunlight for an hour. Why is the young lady not happy?"

Oh? How does Miss Shen know that he is Yelü Congfei? Du Xinyan did not sleep last night, stood for an hour this morning, held his hand up for an hour, and did not have breakfast, feeling both hungry and thirsty. Yet he did not dare to touch the snacks on the table

Du Xinyan squinted her eyes involuntarily behind her. Yet she said, "Even if I were to turn into stone, I would still be willing."

In her eyes, there are only two types of people: those who are useful and those who are useless

Shen Xiaofei fell silent for a moment and then said: "I discovered that Yelv Chongfei had returned to the Changlu Temple, and I had Wushuang keep an eye on them. I found that Yelv Chongfei returned alone to the inn. However, his attendant secretly stayed on a boat outside the Changlu Temple. I heard that this is a boat from Daming Prefecture, which is to transport a consecrated Buddha statue to Daming Prefecture today. That statue is exquisite and magnificent, covered in gold. If it were cast in pig iron, it would weigh several thousand jin..." I heard that this is a boat from Daming Prefecture, which is to transport a consecrated Buddha statue to Daming Prefecture today. That statue is exquisite and magnificent, covered in gold. If it were cast in pig iron, it would weigh several thousand jin..."

She recalled the moment when Yelü Zong flew out of the city. That man made her feel a sense of danger. When he looked at her, she felt as if she were immersed in icy water. Even though he was dressed in Han attire, his flowing garments carried a scholarly air. However, there was a kind of murderous aura about him, a sharpness cultivated on the battlefield.

He awkwardly released his hand, straightened his face, and said: "Miss, you should not swing without advising someone to watch over you. A person of your stature should not take such risks. The swing is also swinging a bit too high."

Shen Xiaofei strolled alone along the garden path, passing by the lotus pond and the rockery. Appearing to admire the scenery, she glanced left and right, exhibiting an extremely vigilant demeanor, which prompted Du Xinyan to stand up from behind the tree, unable to restrain his curiosity. He became alert, secretly speculating whether there were any hidden chambers in the garden, and stared intently at that white figure, his eyes wide open and unblinking.

Du Xinyan smiled bitterly to himself, hoping that Shen Xiaofei would wake up soon so he could finish speaking and leave. He moved his fingers slightly, wanting to wake Xiaofei without making a sound. Looking down, he saw the faint shadow under her eyelashes, which carried a hint of fatigue, and he felt a pang of reluctance.

She does not want Yelü Congfei to know that it is she who has colluded with the Khitan

Miss Shen? Is she really that timid? Du Xinyan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, helplessly lifting her up to sit on the swing, gripping her wrist with a surge of genuine energy.

"The bees and butterflies will come again, but I have my own ways to drive them away. I will ensure that the young lady's face does not see a trace of sunlight. Please rest assured and continue your slumber. When you wake up refreshed, you will surely remember everything." Du Xin's words were gentle, and the annoyance in his eyes transformed into a soft glow. Indeed, he stood in front of the sleeping couch, raising his hand and remaining motionless.

Xiao Fei's gaze was as clear as water, as if she did not understand what he was saying. A thought suddenly crossed her mind, and her body felt a bit cold. Du Xinyan was very intelligent; he would eventually understand her intentions. How would he take his revenge

Miss Shen deliberately lured the official to the mansion, presumably with a purpose. I almost forgot, just now Miss Shen mentioned that she could help His Highness achieve a merit, could you elaborate on that

Shen Xiaofei gazed intently at a fluttering butterfly and said slowly: "The butterfly flits among the flowers, the fragrance wafts around the nose. This garden has been rearranged, and it is even more beautiful than before"

It was not until the hour of Chen that Shen Xiaofei returned to the back garden with Yanran and Wushuang. She did not return to the embroidery building, but said something to Wushuang and Yanran. Wushuang then stayed at the gate of the courtyard, while Yanran entered the embroidery building

Shen Xiaofei, with a charming smile, called out to him: "Hey, who said that I am close to him? Perhaps he is the one coercing me? Lord Du is righteous and detests evil, he is an honest official, a good official. It is only right to protect a young lady well."

Xiao Fei was awakened at four in the morning, and now she is feeling very sleepy. The garden is bathed in sunlight, and a short nap would surely be very comfortable. However, if she basks in the sun too long, she will get heat rashes on her face, and Wu Shuang and Yan Ran will scold her again. Could I trouble Master Du to shield Xiao Fei's face from the sunlight, allowing her to sleep for a while?" After Shen Xiao Fei delicately finished speaking, she saw Du Xinyan glaring at her, so she turned her head to suppress her laughter and sighed, saying, "Ye Lu Cong Fei secretly headed south; is it to meet a beautiful woman, or is there another scheme at play? It must be another scheme." Could I trouble Master Du to shield Xiao Fei's face from the sunlight, allowing her to sleep for a while?" After Shen Xiao Fei delicately finished speaking, she saw Du Xinyan glaring at her, so she turned her head to suppress her laughter and sighed, saying, "Ye Lu Cong Fei secretly headed south; is it to meet a beautiful woman, or is there another scheme at play? It must be another scheme.

Du Xinyan heard her breathing gradually become steady and prolonged, realizing that she had truly fallen asleep. He relaxed his nerves and silently watched her. He had an elusive feeling towards Shen Xiaofei. It seemed as though she could guess his thoughts in every matter. From the moment he invited the Fourth Princess to the guesthouse to eat sweet cakes, she must have known that he would harbor suspicions about her. To lure him in, she had deliberately staged a performance with Shuang'er in the embroidery building. When he arrived, he returned empty-handed, and then entered the garden alone, giving him the opportunity to see her and inquire further. To lure him in, she had deliberately staged a performance with Shuang'er in the embroidery building. When he arrived, he returned empty-handed, and then entered the garden alone, giving him the opportunity to see her and inquire further.

Xiao Fei raised her face, her brows tightly knitted, revealing a look of fear: "Last time, the bruise on my hand took several days to fade!"

Xiao Fei smiled and thought, since the war is inevitable. General Ding Fengnian of Wuwei has stationed his troops from Hebei's East and West Routes in Daming Prefecture and Zhen Ding. Yelü Congfei leads his army southward and will confront him in Zhen Ding.

Du Xinyan was taken aback for a moment and released her hand. He kept staring into her eyes without even blinking: "I know it must be you"

Du Xinyan shifted her hand slightly, yet she still did not allow a single ray of sunlight to touch her face. After holding her hand still for an hour, it began to feel a bit sore. He courteously inquired, "Shall we move to the pavilion to converse?"

However, I saw Shen Xiaofei walk to the swing near the garden, not far from the courtyard wall, and start swinging by herself

Who said you were startled? Was it not I who startled Lord Du? Tsk tsk, after tossing and turning all night, you still cannot bear to leave. Lord Du must be looking for that tall figure seen through the window of the embroidery building last night, right?" Shen Xiaofei pouted, kicked her legs, and the swing swayed gently.

Yanran pouted and said: "The Khitan bandits, everyone should kill them to feel better. Why must the young lady spare Yelü Congfei?"

Emperor Ming, in great delight, praised Gao Xi profusely, yet he was also filled with concern. The Khitan people were moving south to gather iron, evidently to forge weapons in preparation for war. He urgently issued an edict, ordering General Ding Fengnian of Wuwei to intensify border defenses and be ready for battle at any moment. At the same time, he commanded Commander Du Chengfeng to mobilize troops from the Northwest and Huainan regions to be on standby for reinforcements.

This move seems to be the most unfair to Ding Qianhe. Xiao Fei tilted her head and thought for a moment, only to arrive at a conclusion that saddened her greatly. That is, if Ding Qianhe does not wish to marry, and Du Xinyan does not want her to marry, he has plenty of ways to make her leave. Once this conclusion emerged, Xiao Fei did not want to think any further.

"Why should I tell you? The night is dark, perhaps Lord Du and the officials of the Supervisory Court are just seeing things." Shen Xiaofei firmly denied.

Isn't it so

Only when he expressed his gratitude did his gaze soften, and the layer of murderous intent vanished without a trace. Instinctively, she introduced herself as Princess Gao Wan, the Fourth Princess, stating that she was entrusted by others to let him go

Xiao Fei chuckled: "Have I ever mentioned what I did? With your abilities, why not invite the Fourth Princess to the Supervisory Court as well? The charge would be that she ate a few pieces of sweet cake at the inn where Ye Liyong stayed?"

The fragrance of tea wafted through the air, and Xiao Fei comfortably took a sip of her tea, no longer teasing Du Xinyan. She spoke softly: "Yesterday, I accompanied the Fourth Princess to Changlu Temple to offer incense. By chance, I encountered Yelv Chongfei and his attendants."

The Emperor's health is gradually declining. The position of the Crown Prince remains undecided. To the north, there are the Khitan, and to the east, the Tubo, both eyeing the Central Plains with covetous intent. Shen Xiaofei clearly remembers the incident involving the tribute rice from Jiangnan, where the eldest prince was implicated. He intends to secretly capture Yelü Congfei, not only to uncover which official in the court is colluding with him but also to use Yelü Congfei to deal with the third prince, Gao Rui.

Yelü Congfei listened, staring at her with a smile. As he mounted his horse and prepared to leave, he turned back and said: "The Fourth Princess is exceptionally wise; having a sister like you is truly a blessing for His Highness the Third Prince"

Hey! Do you know that if I wear a veil and sleep under the sun for too long, I can also get heat rash?" Shen Xiaofei opened her eyes, and Du Xinyan had an expression of anger after being deceived. Her hand had already dropped, and she turned to leave.

The wind stirred the wide sleeves of his robe, and a few butterflies fluttered by in the tranquil garden. Du Xinyan recalled the serene scenery of Luofeng Mountain with its crimson maple leaves. The sound of the guqin and xiao drifted through the air. His face unconsciously softened, and his slightly lowered arms were raised a little higher.

Du Xinyan was taken aback and lowered his hand

The sound had not ceased, and a coolness enveloped her face. Du Xinyan had returned to her side, honestly holding up his robe sleeve to shield her from the sun. His face had returned to normal, now adorned with a smile: "Just now, a bee flew by, and I brushed it away."

She successfully reached an agreement with the Khitan king using grain. Yelü Congfei's journey south this time was solely to transport five ships of grain successfully. As for the Iron Buddha, that was merely a ruse to mislead others. This was a secret even Gao Rui was unaware of. She had no sense of national righteousness, no sense of honor or shame for her country; she only acted for herself. Xiaofei merely wanted to secure multiple guarantees for herself. With the Khitan as an external ally, it would likely not be so easy for Gao Rui to dismiss her in the future.

Before she finished speaking, Du Xinyan already understood. Due to the scarcity of iron in the frontier, Yelv Congfei used Buddhist statues to gather iron, which was openly transported to Daming Prefecture. In secret, it was disassembled upon reaching the border and sent to the northern regions, as he intended to forge more weapons.

Xiao Fei's true intention was not to have Ding Fengnian saved by the Third Prince and, out of gratitude, support him. She has always preferred to achieve two goals with one action. She was also very curious whether, after this battle, Ding Fengnian would marry Ding Qianhe to Gao Rui, thereby solidifying their relationship. Furthermore, she was eager to know what Du Xinyan would do if that were the case.

The Third Prince Gao Rui cannot compete with the First Prince Gao Xi in governmental affairs, so he can only hold military power. This time, Yelü Congfei has personally gone south to oversee the military deployment at the border regarding the matter of transporting grain, likely indicating that he intends to raise an army for a major conflict.

Xiao Fei sighed and said: "Did he not say so? As soon as Yelü Congfei returned to the inn, he discovered that there were spies monitoring him, and it would be impossible to capture him secretly. Once Yelü Congfei is publicly arrested, the Khitan king will undoubtedly raise an army. With continuous warfare, there will be no silver left in the national treasury. The emperor, after receiving some benefits, would still have to release him. I am merely taking advantage of the situation to ask for some benefits. Did I not also inform Young Master Du about Yelü Congfei gathering iron to cast a Buddha statue? If we can capture the iron Buddha, it will certainly help our own army."

As the pieces are placed, the game board instantly transforms in myriad ways. She can only adapt to the circumstances.

Du Xinyan did not believe it; he did not trust her just because Shen Xiaofei appeared to be innocent and naive. He reached out and pulled her over, speaking coldly: "Do you know the consequences of privately aiding the Khitan prince? I can lock you up and send you back to the Supervisory Court right now. Even if Minister Shen intervenes, he must consider the charge of colluding with the enemy!"

As Du Xinyan turned around, Shen Xiaofei showed no signs of being coerced. The memory of the two of them nestled together ignited his anger. He instinctively squinted his eyes and noticed Shen Xiaofei staring at him with wide eyes. He quickly put on a smile and said: "Miss Shen need not worry. If coercion has occurred, I will certainly capture that scoundrel and make him pay dearly for your sake. Moreover, I will keep my mouth shut and ensure that your reputation remains untarnished."

The troops have withdrawn, yet there are still undercover agents watching the residence. He has not slept all night, and his eyes are tinged with red, but he firmly believes that Shen Xiaofei will surely have news of Yelv Congfei. Du Xinyan has once again rallied his spirits

Upon hearing the laughter, Du Xinyan felt a surge of anger within her. She had kept watch all night over the suspicious figure in her room, while she herself was playing on the swing. He leaped down from the large tree, landing several times by the garden wall, just as the swing came back. Shen Xiaofei suddenly saw Du Xinyan appear on the wall and let out a startled cry, her hands slipping, causing her to fall down.

Du Xinyan turned his gaze, looking around, and met Wushuang's eyes, startled. He grimaced and placed his finger on his lips, then pointed to the sleeping Xiaofei on the concubine's couch.

Upon seeing two individuals enter the pavilion, Wushuang leaped down from the tree and called for Yanran to bring a pot of tea and two plates of snacks

Xiao Fei sat lazily in the pavilion, feeling that Yan Ran was too foolish, needing her to explain everything. Wu Shuang remained silent, standing outside the pavilion. At this moment, Xiao Fei found her quietness to be quite pleasant, saving her from having to hear insincere words.

Even through the veil, her smile was evident, and Du Xinyan felt an urge to strangle her. However, his voice was even softer and gentler, like a warm breeze caressing, "Sleep well. I will personally shield you from the sun and ensure you have sweet dreams"

The east has begun to glow with a pale light, and a faint brightness is emerging on the light blue horizon. Du Xinyan returned to the house facing the back garden, sitting in the tree and gazing intently at the back garden of the Xiang residence across, deep in thought.

She impersonated the Fourth Princess to let Ye Liu Congfei go, indeed under certain conditions. She told Ye Liu Congfei that in the event of a battle between the two armies, each side should rely on their own abilities. If Ding Fengnian were to be defeated, he could not be killed, but must be captured alive. Furthermore, she would also need to find an opportunity for the Third Prince to rescue Ding Fengnian.

Du Xinyan was taken aback, filled with immense curiosity. Could it be that Shen Xiaofei could really help him capture Yelv Congfei? However, Shen Xiaofei was exceedingly cunning; what could she possibly want him to do? After pondering for a moment, Du Xinyan asked, "What does the young lady want me to do?"

Du Xinyan quickly interjected: "It is my honor to serve you, Miss. This morning, I disturbed your sweet dreams, so I shall shield you from the sunlight, allowing you to sleep peacefully amidst the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers"

Du Xinyan remained unperturbed and replied in the same teasing tone: "I am afraid, Miss; if you do not speak, I dare not say a word." He picked up a cup of tea and drank, feeling refreshed to the core. Without any hesitation, he picked up a crystal shrimp dumpling, savoring its deliciousness, and devoured three in quick succession.

Shen Xiaofei regretfully left his embrace and suddenly screamed, "There is a thief..."

After sleeping for a full hour, Shen Xiaofei finally woke up. She opened her eyes, her face shrouded in the shadow of her robe's sleeve. Du Xinyan seemed to be looking at her, yet his gaze appeared to drift past her as he recalled something else, lost in thought.

Shen Xiaofei got off the swing and walked over to lie down on a side chaise longue. With a flicker of her eyes, Du Xinyan smiled warmly and walked over, extending his hand to shield her face from the sunlight with his robe sleeve

Du Xinyan moved his body aside and looked at Shen Xiaofei with a calm demeanor. He knew it was she who had let Yelv Congfei go; it must be her! He had been deceived by her fragile appearance time and again, and he would not believe her anymore. After pondering for a moment, Du Xinyan said: "I do not have evidence at the moment. But I will find the evidence eventually. Do you believe it?"

He glanced at the sky, his heart burning with anxiety. He cupped his hands in salute to Xiao Fei and said, "Thank you, Miss, for your guidance. This official takes his leave." In a hurry, he unleashed his lightness skill, soaring out like a black eagle.

He is convinced that it was Shen Xiaofei who let Ye Luchongfei go. Whether she acknowledges him or not is of no consequence. He believes in fishing with a long line to catch a big fish; he will eventually find a way to grasp Gao Rui's weakness. For now, he can only seek opportunities to help the Crown Prince Gao Xi gain greater benefits

Xiao Fei removed her veil, revealing her appearance. A pale expression hung on her face. She lazily propped her head up and said: "He is not shielding me from the sunlight; he is doing it to assist the Crown Prince. He knows full well that it was I who let Yelv Congfei go. At this moment, not probing further is to ensure he can grasp a handle to defeat the Third Prince in one fell swoop in the future. Hmph, he received the news and ran away like a rabbit, with not a trace of reluctance in his heart. How can I be happy?" Hmph, he received the news and ran away like a rabbit, with not a trace of reluctance in his heart. How can I be happy?

The Jiangnan tribute rice case has been concluded, and not a single live bandit was left behind. No one knows where the newly swapped rice went, as it was believed that the deputy grain transport official greedily exchanged it all for gold and silver. Her primary purpose in going to Jiangnan was to cover up the grain that had been swapped and transported to the northern Khitan.

Clearly, there was a glimpse of a man, yet why is it that after searching through the embroidery building and the garden, no one can be found

Xiao Fei chuckled to herself and murmured with her eyes closed: "If there are more bees and butterflies bothering me, Lord Du will brush them away again. Xiao Fei is worried about her prickly heat and cannot sleep well. If she cannot sleep well, her spirit will be poor. What if she forgets about Ye Lu Cong Fei's matters?"

Unlike many young ladies who sit on the swing, she stands on it and pushes with all her might. The swing gradually rises higher, the warm sun shining upon her, her white dress fluttering, and laughter fills the air, ringing clear like silver bells

Yet she stubbornly refused to speak plainly, insisting on making him shield her from the sun. What is this woman's heart made of? Du Xinyan had raised his hand for half an hour; fortunately, he had practiced martial arts for many years, so it wasn't too uncomfortable. What he was truly worried about was that Wushuang and Yan'er would come looking for her and witness this scene, turning it into a joke. If this were to reach Wei Zihao's ears, he didn't know how many jars of fine wine he would be extorted for.

Xiao Fei initially contemplated Du Xinyan's expressions and thoughts, but gradually, under the warm sunlight and the ethereal fragrance of flowers, she truly fell asleep

Xiao Fei fell asleep contentedly. She thought of him standing beside her, raising his hand to shield her from the sunlight, a smile appearing at the corners of her mouth

Gao Rui requested permission to go to Daming Prefecture to assist Ding Fengnian, and Emperor Ming granted it

Du Xinyan was provoked to anger, feeling restless and uneasy. He repeatedly reminded himself not to be fooled by her again, suppressing his temper and smiling as he said: "Last night, I was not the only one who saw the figure in the embroidery building. That tall person, hmm, who exactly is the one so close to the young lady?"

Shen Xiaofei also smiled: "Young Master Du is perceptive and not foolish. He got everything else right, except for one point that he got wrong"

Xiao Fei suppressed her laughter and nodded: "Of course, we can't have Lord Du holding his hand up to shield Xiao Fei from the sun all the time, can we? He's not made of wood." She got off the bed and strolled towards the pavilion

Hehe, there is no Coptis chinensis in this tea, and there is no Croton tiglium poison in the pastries, so you can rest assured, Young Master Du. Alas, standing for an hour, are you not thirsty?" Xiao Fei teased with a smile

Miss Shen certainly knows that if Yelü Congfei is captured openly, the Khitan king will surely send a large army to invade. Now, with the national treasury depleted and wars occurring year after year, the emperor will definitely release him after demanding compensation in order to pacify the war and allow for recuperation. You are merely taking advantage of the situation to save him while also selling him a favor in the process. Is that not so

On the following day, the Crown Prince Gao Xi reported that four Khitan spies had been captured, along with the confiscation of five statues of the Four Great Vajras, all made of cast iron, weighing over 7,000 jin in total

Wushuang sat on a distant tree, casting a glance at him, turning her face away but not leaving. Clearly on guard against him, and having received instructions from Xiaofei, she approached silently.

Du Xinyan subconsciously swept past and, without deviation, embraced her in his arms. Looking down, he saw Shen Xiaofei's face, covered by a veil, revealing a pair of eyes staring intently at him.

Xiao Fei gazed longingly, letting out a deep sigh. She removed her veil, revealing a pale face adorned with a fleeting expression.

Want to leave? She ground her teeth and lazily said, "Although I do not know where Yelü Chongfei is, I can still guess a thing or two about what he is plotting."

"Do you know what punishment one would face for secretly communicating with the Khitan?" Du Xin's expression turned cold upon hearing the phrase "flying among the butterflies."

Xiaofei observed him devouring his food with abandon, appearing for the first time unrestrained in front of her. She felt pleased and said, "It was Wushuang who reminded me that those two are skilled in martial arts. With the Fourth Princess present, it is wise to be cautious." Xiaofei then took a few more glances and inadvertently noticed a small knife at his waist. The hilt was wrapped in golden silk, adorned with seven treasures. It is rumored that in the Khitan Kingdom's grand competition, the victor would receive a warrior's knife. Yelü Congfei won the title of the first warrior, and his father, pleased, gifted him a Seven Star Precious Knife that could cut through iron like mud. It is rumored that in the Khitan Kingdom's grand competition, the victor would receive a warrior's knife. Yelü Congfei won the title of the first warrior, and his father, pleased, gifted him a Seven Star Precious Knife that could cut through iron like mud. Those who are unaware do not understand. However, Xiaofei had heard this rumor long ago. Xiaofei guessed that this knife must be the Seven Star Precious Knife, and this person must be Yelü Congfei, whom the capital's officials had been searching for these days.

Is he thinking of Ding Qianhe? Xiao Fei observed the gentle expression on his face and pondered. However, he truly remained motionless, blocking the sunlight for her. With this thought, her heart warmed again. She smiled and propped herself up, saying: "I slept very well, thank you."