Bai Zai wrote in the letter that Fei Zhen, who was born in Flowing Soul Street, urgently needed help from people other than the Xiu Mu family. Once she entered Jingling Palace, there was no one she could trust. The arrogance of the Xiu Mu family was very likely to isolate her. If she could have a friend from Flowing Soul Street to say a few words, the situation would improve a lot.
Jiu Nanqiao had considered this as an opportunity to repay Ji Zi's kindness, so he came to this rotten wood house.
"Since it's your commission, I naturally won't refuse. " But Captain Xiu Mu, I still have to confirm…" She stared into his eyes and lost her voice.
"Just say it." Bai Zai signaled her not to worry.
So she lowered her eyebrows." Lord Fei Zhen lives in Jingling Palace. How much longer can she live?"”
“……”
The atmosphere took a turn for the worse. She sensed the invisible and huge pressure that came from the other party's bones and blood.
No one should burst this bubble in front of the upcoming happy event. However, this was an unavoidable question, so no matter how presumptuous she was, she had to ask for an accurate answer.
She was afraid that the other party would be unhappy, so she hurriedly added,"I'm sorry, I was rude. However, this involves her life and safety. I hope to hear your personal explanation.”
"Five years."
Unwillingly, Bai Zai softly gave the "accurate" answer she wanted. She seemed shocked.
"…Only five years?!"
Five years was too short. Those who had no spiritual power in Liuhun Street could not stay in Jingling Palace for long. However, Fei Zhen was willing to pay such a huge price to marry into Xiu Mu's family for five years just for a flashy dream. Wasn't it too…crazy? She didn't dare to imagine what this family would become after Fei Zhen died, and she didn't dare to imagine what Bai Zai would become after losing Fei Zhen.
"The Fourth Division has already warned her, but even so, she still insists on marrying into Xiu Mu's family.”
Bai Zai knew what she was shocked about, but from his disappointment, he must have his own difficulties.
Joe didn't have the energy to probe further. He only replied slowly,""Is that so?"
"This is the biggest concession the elders in the family can make to the marriage. There's no way to take a roundabout way. I can only listen to her wishes.”Bai Zai said.
She could only sigh,"Lord Fei Zhen is indeed…an amazing person."”
"Maybe."
Bai Zai did not comment on her evaluation. Maybe he just didn't want to talk about it.
However, she still felt that something was wrong.
"But isn't it strange that Lord Fei Zhen is still obsessed with Liuhun Street? If accompanying you is her greatest wish, then there is no need for her to be so reluctant to part with the outside world. Could it be that she still has an unsevered relationship with you on Liuhun Street?”
Just now, Fei Zhen's words were filled with nostalgia for her hometown.
This was nostalgia born from guilt.
Bai Zai said,"Ever since we met, Fei Zhen has always been alone.”
"Is that so? I was just thinking too much."
"However, Fei Zhen said that she wanted to find her sister, the sister who went missing on Liuhun Street many years ago. For this, she had to borrow the strength of the Xiu Mu family. If you discover anything, please inform me immediately.”
This time, there was another pile of key information.
Joe felt that things were not that simple. However, she had nothing else to say. She could only reply,"Yes, I am. I will definitely pay attention."
Younger sister…huh…
In order to find his sister, he had to borrow the strength of the Xiu Mu family? Was this the reason why she had to marry into Jingling Palace no matter what? Or was it one of those reasons? Recalling the scene when she met Fei Zhen, she subconsciously rubbed the corner of her eyes.
"Captain Xiu Mu. Actually, I had a very ridiculous thought just now.”Her smile seemed to be deliberately trying to resolve the awkwardness." Please treat it as a joke and let me finish.”
Bai Zai silently waited for her to continue.
She mustered her courage and said,"Don't you think…my eyes look very similar to Lord Fei Zhen's?"”
She pointed at her own face and blinked. This was a possibility, but it was also her confusion. She and Fei Zhen both had a pair of bright black eyes, especially when they were wide open. They looked very similar, so when she saw Fei Zhen for the first time, she even had the illusion that that person was herself.
However, the other party did not show the surprised or expected expression that she had expected. Instead, he quickly looked away.
It was like some kind of escape.
“……”
"Could I be Fei Zhen's sister?”
Noticing the ominous silence, she cheered up the atmosphere and scolded herself for not being able to speak.
A moment later, Bai Zai calmly replied,""You can't be Fei Zhen's sister. Fei Zhen had said that the child had black hair like her.”
Oh, kill. Her hair wasn't jet-black and pretty, but a light beige color.
"Alright then. What a pity." She spread her hands.
Bai Zai continued,"But it's precisely because of this that I'm begging you to stay by Fei Zhen's side and talk to her." At least until she found her sister. I have no intention of using you. In the Xiu Mu family, no one else can protect her for me. Even if one person can reduce her unease, I won't restrict your personal freedom.”
"Not an order?"
"It's not an order. I just want to ask you for help from a personal perspective.”
Bai Zai's sincerity was very clear, she didn't need to doubt him. Perhaps he was hiding some details that he did not want others to know, but that was not something she should ask. Moreover, she was very sure that Bai Zai's attitude towards Fei Zhen was absolutely sincere.
"I see. I understand. Leave Fei Zhen to me. I will try my best to play the role of a younger sister.”She replied with a smile.
He heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thank you."
This seemed to be the first time she had heard Xiu Mu Bai Zai say thank you, so she did not recover immediately. However, for someone who didn't thank him often, he must have finally let go of the burden in his heart for a long time to say such words to his junior.
"Then, I accept your thanks, Captain Xiu Mu.”
“……”
Bai Zai looked at her with a subtle expression.
She suddenly felt a chill run down her spine."…What's wrong?"
"It's nothing."
You are indeed a strange person. With this thought in mind, Bai Zai turned around and left.
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