Most clever people like to think they are cleverer than they are, and the truly clever ones are best at exploiting this.
Nan Shiying was like this, and so was Ji Jinmo.
Therefore, she never needed to explain anything to Ji Jinmo, and Ji Jinmo never asked. They cooperated tacitly, complementing each other perfectly.
Of course, there were times when their tacit understanding completely failed.
For example, concerning the cessation of cooking in the small kitchen.
"This again!" After eating meals from the main kitchen for several days, Nan Shiying increasingly missed the food from the small kitchen.
Even the cured meats from Guangfulou couldn't save the bland taste.
Nan Shiying threw down her chopsticks and suddenly stood up, saying to Bai Zhi, "Bai Zhi, go find some servant boy's clothes."
"Your Ladyship?"
Before Bai Zhi could speak, Lu Wan's eyes widened. Did her Ladyship intend to sneak out of the manor?
Nan Shiying glared at Lu Wan and asked Bai Zhi, "Can you find them?"
Bai Zhi thought for a moment and replied, "Your Ladyship, although it's a bit difficult, this servant can try."
Lu Wan wished she could twist Bai Zhi's head off at that moment, wondering what was inside her head.
What were you so proud of? You're actually quite proud?
Didn't you understand what her Ladyship meant?
Nan Shiying nodded with praise, "Very good."
Bai Zhi puffed out her chest with a little pride.
Lu Wan: "..."
Servant boy's clothes weren't easy to find, but with money, anything was possible.
Bai Zhi wrapped up the clothes she obtained and secretly brought them into Xin Yuan Pavilion, presenting them to Nan Shiying like a treasure. "Your Ladyship, these are new clothes the manor purchased. Please wear them without worry."
Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Lu Wan's eyes immediately widened.
So you knew what her Ladyship intended to do? And you still brought her the clothes?
Lu Wan was so angry that her face turned green.
"Well done!" Nan Shiying nodded with satisfaction and casually took off the jade hairpin from her head to reward Bai Zhi. Bai Zhi immediately beamed, her eyes almost disappearing as she smiled, the dimples on her cheeks looking larger than her eyes.
She waved the jade hairpin at Lu Wan.
Lu Wan: "..."
She had to get rid of this idiot!
Xiao Huan and Lan'er couldn't help but giggle. It was their first time seeing Sister Lu Wan so infuriated.
Nan Shiying took the clothes and turned to ask Lu Wan, "Does the manor have any dog holes?"
"Pfft!"
Lu Wan almost choked on her own saliva. She looked at Nan Shiying with shock, her voice even stuttering in disbelief, "N-no, Your Ladyship, you..."
Nan Shiying waved her hand and said, "Just asking casually."
Could you at least put away the regret on your face before saying that? Lu Wan couldn't help but mutter.
"I remember the closest wall to the back alley of the manor is the outer wall of the back garden," Nan Shiying mused about the manor's layout, then continued, "So, if we can sneak into the garden, we can climb over the wall and leave the manor."
Lu Wan felt truly weary.
Can't you just have a few peaceful days?
Look at what's been happening these past few days, one thing after another, never a moment's rest, and now you even want to climb over the wall to leave the manor.
She had never seen such a bold noble young lady.
"Your Ladyship~"
Lu Wan couldn't help but persuade, "The manor is heavily guarded. We won't be able to get out."
Nan Shiying rubbed her chin and asked the others, "Who among you knows the patrol change times for the manor guards?"
Lu Wan: "..."
Just kill us already!
Seeing that no one spoke, Nan Shiying looked up and shouted towards the roof, "Xuan Yi, when do the manor guards change shifts!"
Xuan Yi floated in from outside with a constipated expression, looking at Nan Shiying speechlessly, "Your Ladyship, you still remember this subordinate. This subordinate thought you considered me air."
Discussing how to sneak out of the manor so brazenly in front of him?
It was like a thief asking a constable which street was best for stealing. It was utterly absurd!
Nan Shiying glared at him, "Stop talking nonsense. When do the manor guards change shifts?"
Xuan Yi opened his mouth, completely unable to understand what she was thinking. Could he tell her the manor's shift change times?
"This subordinate does not know."
Nan Shiying tutted and couldn't help but complain, "Why are there so many idiots around Ji Jinmo? I asked you because I naturally expect you to ask him."
Xuan Yi: "..."
I suspect you are setting me up.
Nan Shiying sighed, "Forget it. He'll know soon enough anyway. Let's just wait!"
Xuan Yi was confused, wait for what?
...
Xuan Thirteen squatted on a tree, throwing a stone into the room.
The stone broke through the air and pierced the window paper. Xuan Yi reached out and caught the rapidly approaching stone. He turned his head and looked outwards through the hole.
Xuan Thirteen made a face at Xuan Yi and vanished from his spot the next moment.
Xuan Yi held the stone, lost in thought for a long time.
Nan Shiying stood up and took the stone. She walked to the window, looked at the direction the stone was thrown from, and suddenly smiled, "The guards change at Chenshi and Xushi."
Xuan Yi: "..."
What the heck?
How did you know?
Xuan Yi was astonished.
Before he could recover from his shock, he heard Nan Shiying say again, "Alright, Lord has agreed to let me leave the manor."
Xuan Yi: "..."
No, how did you see that?
Lu Wan sighed and chimed in, "Yes, Lord has agreed."
Xuan Yi: "..."
No, where did you see that from?
Bai Zhi nodded with feigned understanding, "Mm, he agreed."
Xuan Yi: "..."
You guys make me look so stupid, you know that!
Xuan Yi was a little broken inside, but outwardly he maintained a calm demeanor, holding back intensely, but refusing to ask.
Xiao Huan blinked, her mind struggling to keep up. She turned to look at Bai Zhi and asked disbelievingly, "Bai Zhi, did you really understand?"
Bai Zhi stubbornly nodded, "Of course."
"Then explain it to me."
Bai Zhi: "..."
Her face turned red as she said, "Xiao Huan, you're too stupid. I can't explain it clearly to you."
Xiao Huan rolled her eyes in annoyance, "If you didn't understand, just say so. Why are you acting like a big shot?"
"Xiao Huan!"
Bai Zhi glared at her indignantly.
Lu Wan glared at them irritably, "You've been following Lord for so long, how have you not improved at all? The stone in Your Ladyship's hand is a colored stone from the garden. The person who threw the stone is likely one of Lord's Xuan Guards."
"Since Lord knows Your Ladyship's intentions but didn't send anyone to stop her, and instead subtly told her the manor's guard change times, it means Lord has tacitly approved of Your Ladyship's actions."
"Ah, I see."
The few of them nodded in unison.
"Then the guard change..." Xuan Yi couldn't help but ask.
Nan Shiying, in a rare moment of willingness to explain, pointed to the hole in the window and said to them, "Look at the position of the sunlight."
"The sunlight from outside shines through the hole onto the ground. If we reference the sun's movement, looking directly at the position falls at Chenshi, and looking from the opposite direction falls at Xushi."
Why not just say it directly?
Xuan Yi felt a bit speechless after hearing Nan Shiying's explanation.
When did Lord develop such twisted tastes??