Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: Stealing People

  She probably felt a chill and shifted uncomfortably in her sleep.

  Xuanyuan Lie's eyes flashed, and then he clumsily helped her put on her clothes, wrapped her in a quilt, picked her up, and walked out the door.

  As soon as the door opened, two people outside looked pitifully at the house, their eyes filled with a hint of resentment.

  However, no one had the time to notice their eyes.

  Xu Peifeng and the other person saw him coming out, excitedly stepped forward and said: Master, you're out? How's Xi Mei, that little girl?

  The tone is full of concern for Xi Mei without any disguise.

  Gu Zhi, who was standing beside him, nudged him with his elbow after he finished speaking, but unfortunately Xu Peifeng didn't notice and continued to stare at him intently, wanting to hear something from his mouth.

  But just now I didn't notice, how did the young master of our house come out with a silkworm-like object in his arms?

  "What's this?" Xu Peifeng asked in surprise, and as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized that he had made a serious mistake. The person who came out of the house and curled up into a ball was not Ji Mei, so who was it?

  It's probably because her head was buried in the quilt and felt a bit stuffy, so she struggled to get her head out. However, when it came into contact with the cold outside air, she shrank back again with a whimper.

  Master, what's this? Not mentioning Pei Feng, just thinking about Zhi makes me a bit puzzled about your thoughts, Young Master.

  Only seeing the young master in front of him, he tightened the silkworm-like object in his arms and then whispered: Prepare the carriage, we're going somewhere.

  Now that you know, Master, where are you going? Taking a step forward, Xu Peifeng asked anxiously.

  Unfortunately, he asked the wrong person. Xuan Yuan Lie is that kind of person. He doesn't want to talk about it himself, so why would he say anything if someone else asks him?

  Even if the other party is a subordinate who has always followed oneself.

  Xuanyuan Lie looked at him with a calm and waveless gaze, Xu Peifeng suddenly felt a thrill, and hastily lowered his head to say: Master, I understand. I'll go prepare the horse now.

  After that, he patted the thick layer of snowflakes on his body, and Xu Peifeng considerately closed the door of the room. He looked at Chen's couple sleeping sweetly inside, and shook his head apologetically.

  No choice, the master is too willful. The subordinates are also helpless, however. The only certain thing is that the master definitely doesn't have any ill intentions towards Xi Mei.

  Otherwise, Master would not have sent them two to protect him for nearly five years by his side.

  However, when there's time, I must ask Jixia carefully. What method was used to make the young master of their own family, who has never been close to women, take the initiative to touch a woman.

  Although, this girl is just a little radish head who is almost nine years old.

  Under the red lanterns' glow, a few people's voices and shadows seemed even more desolate.

  Watching Xu Peifeng's figure disappear before his eyes, Gu Zhi took a step forward and said in a low voice: Master, why not let me hold the little girl?

  After finishing speaking, he went forward and wanted to help him reduce some weight. Unexpectedly, Xuan Yuan Lie didn't even glance at him, lightly patted his body, and silently rejected his proposal.

  Seeing this, Gu Zhi had no choice but to awkwardly put down his hand and wait for Xu Peifeng's arrival together with him.

  Wait a moment, finally heard the movement outside the door, Gu Zhi hurriedly ran out to break the embarrassment, looked at the person guarding outside and said in a low voice: The carriage has arrived, let's go.

  After the master got on the carriage, Gu Zhi closed the Chen family's gate from inside and then followed the original route to the corner of the wall. He jumped out of the wall with a leap.

  Of course, they are not really thieves after all. When they come, they have to leave something for others, don't look at them as rough men, but this kind of upbringing is still necessary.

  Hmph, you didn't even say that someone was coming to steal things, at most they would just steal something valuable. But you guys are worse, you've stolen away the precious daughter of this family. Look at this, isn't it worse than what others do?

  Carefully helping the master who was holding Xi Mei onto the carriage, Xu Peifeng and Gu Zhi sat outside, asking: Master, where are we headed?

  Whatever you do, don't tell them that they actually plan to elope with the girl and run away overnight, it's too embarrassing to say out loud, after all, the master is also a person of some standing.

  Just as the two of them were staring at each other outside, a voice came from the carriage: "Head to Peach Spring."

  Just as he finished speaking, Xu Peifeng outside stumbled and almost fell down.

  He hastily opened his mouth and said, "Why go there? What's going on there? We're going there!"

  Having said that, Gu Zhi couldn't help but sigh. What did this brother think he was saying in a row? Wasn't it the same meaning?

  After waiting for half a day, they found that there was no other sound coming from the horse cart. The two of them reluctantly sighed and whipped the horse, hurrying forward.

  It's not that he didn't know how to be steady, but rather, anyone with a bit of sense knows that the master of this Peach Spring is extremely cold and aloof. If you're not an acquaintance, you basically can't even take a step inside - who knows what kind of strange and frightening things are waiting for him in there?

  But for this little girl, is Master really going there?

  Looking at Gu Zhi who was equally perplexed, he could only stuff all his doubts back into his stomach. Because they both knew that even if they asked again, nothing would come of it.

  The horse carriage swayed gently as it walked down the deserted street, Xuan Yuan Lie looked at Xi Mei's face which was red with excitement in his arms, and then looked at his own rough palms.

  I don't understand why this little guy in my arms is so fragile, with just a slight squeeze of my palm, she could be sent underground (to meet the King of Hell).

  But how could this small body have dragged itself into a mountain cave just a few years ago?

  Just as I was about to get into the zone, I guess my movements were a bit too big. Xi Mei turned around impatiently, grabbed the hand that was making funny faces on her cheek and put it under her own face.

  The cool skin contact on her scorching cheek made Xi Mei let out a comfortable light sigh.

  Xuanyuan Lie looked at his palm being pressed against her face, didn't say anything, only his body became even stiffer.

  After a long time, Gu Zhi's voice came from outside the carriage, Young Master, we've arrived. He jumped down from the carriage first and lifted the curtain for him.

  Then, Xi Mei was about to get off first, but unexpectedly, the young man in front of her seemed not to have seen the hand she stretched out and jumped straight down from the car.

  Another awkward stretch of both hands, following closely behind him, Xu Peifeng took out a torch and lit it, holding it in front of him.

  Brother, what are we doing here? The underlying meaning is, what's the point of coming here so late at night. Although the scenery is quite good, it's not worth coming here in the middle of the night and in heavy snow just to enjoy the view, right?

  Isn't it difficult? Woodenly, he turned his head to the master, and it wouldn't be that the master had found a better feng shui grave for Xi Mei and wanted to bury her.

  The more I think about it, the more fearful I become. Looking at the snowflakes falling on his thick and proud eyebrows, I feel that this night is even colder.

  He plucked up his courage and asked: Master, what are we doing here?

  As soon as the master shows a hint of wanting to bury Xi Mei, he must, must snatch Xi Mei away, even if the other party is his lifelong junior master! (Forgive the young man who sometimes has a second brain.)

  This time, without waiting for him to speak, Gu Zhi, who had been silent all along, spoke up. I guessed that the master was here to find someone to rescue Little Yatou.

  After listening to the nonsense, Xu Peifeng was even more puzzled. The doctor didn't say that she had contracted smallpox, did he? How could smallpox be cured?

  Gu Zhi smiled and didn't speak, quickening his pace to catch up with the young master who was walking ahead.

  At last, Xuan Yuan Lie stopped in his tracks beside a small, unassuming hut.

  Unlike the exquisite surroundings, the small cottage in front of me is completely incompatible with luxury, but under the night color, it looks exceptionally quiet.

  They signaled for the two to wait at a distance, Xuan Yuan Lie stepped forward and asked humbly, "May I ask if this is where the Bharatanatyam girl lives? I am Xuan Yuan Lie, and I have some business that requires your assistance."

  Alright, this time, it's not just Xu Peifeng, even Gu Zhi's eyeballs almost popped out.

  Silence, except for the sound of snowflakes falling, all around was quiet. Finally, after Xuan Yuan Lie stood in the snowy ground for almost an hour, he heard a lazy and pleasant female voice coming from inside the house, saying: "Speak, how did you find me here?"

  Xuanyuan Lie stood in the snow with an attitude, saying calmly: It was Song Da Ge who told me that if there's any trouble, I can ask for Miss's help.

  After finishing, the house was quiet for half a day. After a while, a pair of slender white hands opened the door from inside the house, holding a plain umbrella and saying in a cold tone: Since that's the case, then come in.

  After finishing speaking, she shifted her body to leave a gap for him, indicating that he should go in.

  In the distance, the figure of the girl was unclear. Xu Peifeng curiously asked, "Gu Ge, what's this person's background? Why is Master being so respectful to her?"

  Although they are far apart and don't know what she looks like, judging from the master's politeness towards her, this person must be of great importance.

  Gu Zhi smiled wryly, it's not just a small matter, but a big one.

  This person was once the beloved little princess of Emperor Zhao of Song, but unfortunately, she was sent out of the palace at a very young age and became an apprentice to the old man Xuan Cang.

  It was also thanks to this that she was able to survive after her country and family were destroyed.

  However, her excellent medical skills were entirely due to the essence of Master Xuan Cang. Otherwise, Master would not have gone to such great lengths to find out her whereabouts.

  However, the difficulty lies in that this person has a similar personality to the master, and her emotions are very indifferent. It's said that no one has ever seen her smile, what a pity for such a good-looking face.

  Cough cough, Gu Ge, you're thinking too much~~~

  But at this time, in the house, Xuan Yuanlie was still holding Xi Mei who was sleeping and unaware of anything, standing by the door. Not far away, on a stool, the white-clothed girl sat down leisurely and poured herself a cup of tea.

  On a cold winter's day, this woman was not afraid of the chill and wore only a thin white dress. Her eyes were like autumn water, and her spirit was elegant and refined.

  A single strand of black hair was tied up with a loose, flowing ribbon, exuding an inexplicable elegance and refinement that seemed to transcend the mundane. No wonder others called her the Bharatanatyam girl. (Bharatanatyam: implying serenity, tranquility, and detachment from desire.)

  She lightly lifted the tea cover, her dance-like movements slightly impatient, and said "What is it that you want to find me for? If there's something, say it quickly."

  Xuanyuan Lie took a step forward and let her see the silkworm cocoon in his arms, saying: She has contracted a sudden illness.

  After finishing speaking, he didn't make a sound and stared at her steadily. What a guy, this patient is even more arrogant than the doctor.

  Where did he go? Half a day passed before Fang Wu spoke up.

  I don't know. Knowing what she was asking, Xuan Yuan Lie honestly shook his head.

  Mantra sighed softly, stood up, after all, I owed him, this time I helped you, you tell him later, we don't owe each other anything!