“If you can’t wash it clean, then don’t bother!” Xiao Jinheng’s handsome face darkened slightly, and he shot Jie Kong a cold glance. “Xi Tian isn’t even as old as you are, how can you bear to let her help you bathe?”
Little Jie Kong heard this, pondered it carefully, and then nodded earnestly, “I think I can bear it quite well!”
Xiao Jinheng: “……”
It was like playing the lute to a cow.
“Get out, Xi Tian and I have important matters to discuss!” Xiao Jinheng issued the eviction order.
If he didn’t leave now, he would resort to forceful measures…
Although Xiao Ying, Xiao Jun, and Kong Xingzhuo were not around, Er Longzi could protect his safety.
Little Xi Tian also looked at Jie Kong helplessly, lowering her voice, “Go out first. Sister Cai Xia will help you bathe later. If she’s too busy, you can go find Sister Xiao Jie…”
Sigh, given Xiao Jinheng’s stubborn temper, if he got annoyed, he’d beat up Little Jie Kong, wouldn’t he?
She thought Jie Kong would obediently leave, but unexpectedly, he looked up at the ceiling beams, then with a ‘swish,’ he jumped onto them, dangling his short legs. “It’s fine, you talk, just pretend I’m not here!”
Little Xi Tian: “……”
Having a living person sitting on the ceiling beams staring at them was quite creepy!
Xiao Jinheng let out a long sigh, calmed his emotions, and pretended the little monk had already left. He turned to Xiao Xinling, “What you said just now, is it true?”
If Yang Jingrui was so arrogant and bullied others at the Imperial Academy, then he really had to manage him properly…
After all, Prime Minister Yang served as an incorruptible official. If his son was a scoundrel, it would be a disgrace to Old Yang’s reputation.
Xiao Xinling curled her lips, “Little crybaby, when has sister ever lied to you? If you don’t handle this, Sweet Baby will be sad!”
Xiao Jinheng: “……”
The little village child hadn’t even said anything yet, but the Imperial Sister was chattering endlessly.
“And that fellow named Bu Yi, after he couldn’t get what he wanted, the sweet wine brewed by Sweet Baby was so sweet and delicious. Bu Yi actually came to ask her for the recipe. Sweet Baby refused, so he spread rumors and slandered the Old Yun family everywhere. He’s simply wicked through and through…” Xiao Xinling said indignantly.
“Bu Yi?” Xiao Jinheng’s expression turned cold, and he looked at Little Xi Tian meaningfully.
If Yang Jingrui bullied Yun Jinhe, he could either manage it or not, because it had little to do with the little village child…
But Bu Yi shamelessly asking the little village child for the recipe, and then causing trouble everywhere when he didn’t get it, this was something he absolutely could not stand by and watch.
“Alright, I understand…” Xiao Jinheng replied.
Little Xi Tian blinked her big eyes, “You brat, don’t stir up trouble, okay? Although Bu Yi is wrong, he doesn’t deserve to die. Just warn him, and don’t cause a big mess!”
After all, he was Fourth Brother’s friend. Beating him until his own mother wouldn’t recognize him was a bit much…
Xiao Jinheng smiled helplessly. Just as he was about to agree to Little Xi Tian, Little Jie Kong on the ceiling beams ‘humphed,’ “Those who bully Sister Xi Tian will not have a good end. Just you wait, I’m going to teach him a lesson right now!”
With that, Little Jie Kong turned and flew down, then rushed out of the study at an extremely fast speed. “I’ll be back in six days…”
Little Xi Tian: “???”
What was the little monk going to do?
Was he going to help her vent her anger?
At the same time, in the capital, outside the Huang Mansion.
Kong Xingzhuo had been staking out here for half a day and discovered a strange phenomenon…
“Why are most of the people entering and leaving the Huang Mansion nuns?” Kong Xingzhuo frowned and muttered to himself.
Was the Huang Mansion holding a religious ceremony?
Huang Fulin, who held the official position of Governor of the Jiangnan Canal Transport, ranked fourth grade. Although the court’s salary was meager, he embezzled funds, and the wealth and silver he received annually could fill a granary…
The Jiangnan Canal Transport was an economic artery connecting the capital with the canals in the Jiangnan region. Ships had to pay passage fees at every checkpoint.
If any illegal or regulated items were found on a ship, the ship could be seized, and a huge fine would be required for its redemption…
“Hey, hey, hey, you’ve been loitering around the main entrance all afternoon, who are you looking for?” The steward of the Huang Mansion walked over, hands behind his back.
Seeing this, Kong Xingzhuo restrained his imposing aura and said with a smile, “Oh, officer, hello. I hope I’m not disturbing you, am I?”
“You are disturbing me!” The steward glanced at Kong Xingzhuo disdainfully. “Do you know where this is? Be careful, Master Huang might have the mansion guards break your legs…”
Kong Xingzhuo’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.
It seemed Sun Mancang was right; Huang Fulin’s mansion did indeed keep many mansion guards.
“To… to tell you the truth, I’m here to seek refuge with Master Huang!” Kong Xingzhuo cupped his hands.
“Get lost!” The steward shoved Kong Xingzhuo hard and said impatiently, “There are at least eighty to a hundred relatives coming to seek refuge with Master Huang every day. What makes you so special? If you don’t leave, I’ll set the dogs on you!”
Kong Xingzhuo: “……”
This old fellow was truly unyielding.
It seemed he had to find another way.
The night gradually deepened, and a wisp of thin cloud in the sky obscured the moonlight, emitting a hazy glow…
Inside Master Huang’s bedroom, sounds of deep sleep could be heard.
Incense for calming the nerves was burning on the table, and the window lattice was half-ajar. A night breeze blew, stirring the purple curtains on the bed…
Huang Fulin was lying with two beautiful concubines beside him. He himself, like a fat pig, was sleeping and drooling.
Suddenly, a dark figure quietly sneaked into the bedroom and slowly stopped in front of the bed.
Perhaps sensing the coolness around him, the fleshy part of Huang Fulin’s face twitched twice. Just as he was about to open his eyes, the dark figure struck him with a palm, directly stunning him…
“Damn, so heavy! Are you raised on iron blocks?” The dark figure intended to carry Huang Fulin away, but after one attempt, his waist was almost broken.
The two beautiful concubines heard the commotion, opened their eyes, and saw a strong and tall figure standing by the bed, dragging Master Huang onto his back…
“Wow, what a sturdy young man!” Concubine Jia’s eyes sparkled with adoration.
Concubine Yi also became infatuated, “Yes, yes. Look at him, even though he’s masked, his eyes are so expressive and resolute. He looks like a man with eight-pack abs!”
Dark figure: “……”
Wait, seeing the situation before them, shouldn’t you be screaming first?
“Lie down obediently and don’t make a sound!” The dark figure commanded.
Concubine Jia was startled by the sudden reprimand and clutched her heart, saying aggrievedly, “Hero, can you save us sisters? As long as we can leave the Huang Mansion, we’ll do anything you want us to do!”
Dark figure: “……”