Theres something Ive never figured out.

  Just this sentence is enough to make peoples minds wander.

  If Zhang Qi hadnt prepared beforehand at Zhang Xiaos place, Zhang Xiao would have probably shot daggers with her eyes. At this moment, she also raised an eyebrow, "Oh, what dont you understand?"

  Xiao Mo smiled and glanced at Zhang Qi.

  At this time, Zhang Yi was still low-key and reserved, both obedient and calm, as if the passion that burst out that night was just his illusion.

  Xiao Mos eyes flashed again.

  He gazed deeply at Zhang Qi, then turned to Zhang Xiao and said politely: "My cousin came the other day and said she wanted to give me a gift. But later on, things got busy and Amo forgot what my cousin had said. Now that youre here, its just right to ask."

  Whats wrong with you?

  Zhang Xiaos heart burned with anger. Although Zhang Qi was her husbands illegitimate daughter, she was still a young lady of the Zhang family. Without even mentioning it to the adults, she dared to arrange for her own sister to be married off - truly audacious! And wasnt this exactly what Madame had just warned against? She really was spoiled by her own doing!

  Enduring the discomfort, Zhang Xiao said to Xiao Mo: "Ah Mo, your cousin is young and doesnt know better. Dont mention this in front of Madame." If its mentioned, it will definitely add fuel to the fire. Her own daughter might never be liked by her grandmother again.

  Xiao Mo was taken aback, seemingly completely bewildered by Zhang Xiaos words. However, he was a clever person and quickly responded respectfully: "Yes."

  Seeing him agree, Zhang Xiao turned to look at Zhang Qi, staring at her delicate face. She knew that this illegitimate daughter was probably innocent. But even so, she felt annoyed when looking at Zhang Qis face.

  She paused for a moment, then said: "How would she know the way to your aunts place?" Seeing Xiao Mo Mings bright eyes, she immediately thought that she couldnt disobey this promising nephew too much, so she changed her words and said: "Call Ah Xiang to go with you."

  "Thank you, aunt."

  Xiao Mo turned around and looked at Zhang Qi with a warm smile, saying softly: "Qi, lets go."

  "Yes. Madam, I bid you farewell."

  Watching Xiao Mo and Zhang Qi leave, Zhang Xiaoshis face changed, her palm heavily slapped on the table, and she gasped for breath.

  Two maidservants hurried forward to comfort her, and an old woman hastily approached and whispered: "Madam, after this incident, Jin Guizi will certainly behave herself. Dont get angry and harm your body."

  Zhang Xiao clenched her teeth and said with a scowl: "Usually I spoil her, but from now on, she must be disciplined."

  She said, "This Zhang Qi is probably at odds with Ah Jin. Although she liked Xiao Mo before, she still had some reserve. How about this, go and test the mood of the madam, if possible, send Zhang Qi to Xiao Mo, its a way to satisfy his heart." Just now in the room, although Xiao Mo showed indifference, his expression clearly showed that he was interested in that country-born cheap girl. Xiao Mo is a person with great prospects, a private born daughter, since he likes her, sending her to him would be good.

  "Yes."

  "The Shun Dao Sect people stared at that girl, wondering what she had that could make Xiao Mo take a liking to her?"

  "Yes."

  Zhang Qi quietly followed behind Ah Xiang and Xiao Mo after she retreated from the room.

  She lowered her head and looked at her toes, thinking: After this incident, Zhang Xiaos family might have already set their sights on her.

  In the morning, I went to Zhang Xuans place by myself. If Zhang Xiao knew about this pleasant encounter, she would definitely send someone to keep an eye on me.

  She had long since decided that she would not live a life of being trampled and killed at any moment. To gain more peoples protection, she could only endure the consequences of attracting attention.

  At this moment, Xiao Mo, who was walking along, suddenly stopped in his tracks.

  Zhang Qi was lost in thought, and before she knew it, she had bumped into his back. With a soft thud, Zhang Qi let out a low cry and fell backwards.

  Xiao Mo hastily reached out to support her, and between his supporting and wiping, two suspicious blood colors appeared on Zhang Qis lips and nose. In Ah Xiangs shock, Xiao Mo frowned and said, "Actually bleeding from the nose?" He turned to Ah Xiang and ordered, "Bring over the basin of water."

  A Xiang was about to leave when Xiao Mo called out to her, "Wait!" and reminded her, "Dont alarm the others."

  A Xiang nodded: touching a nosebleed was originally a trivial matter, besides Zhang Qi wasnt some kind of noble, where was it worth disturbing others?

  Watching Ah Xiang hurry away, Xiao Mo picked up Zhang Qi and walked towards the fake mountain nearby.

  He slowly put down Zhang Qi in the grotto of the artificial hill.

  Jian Zhangs eyes widened as he stared at his own sleeve, and he chuckled, shaking the cuff of his garment. From within it, he produced a cloth package, saying: "Youre right, that blood was just a dye, I deliberately smeared it on your face."

  He raised his head, staring steadily into Zhang Qis eyes, and smiled elegantly, revealing his snowy white teeth. "Ah Qi, dont you think you should explain some things to me?"

  Seeing Zhang Qi lower her head and remain silent, his voice turned heavy, "You can think about it for a while, Im not in a hurry."

  There was discontent in his tone.

  Zhang Qi bit her lip.

  She was wrong, he is just overbearing.

  Xiao Mo stretched out his hand towards Zhang Qi, who was staring down at the ground with a hesitant expression.

  He gently stroked Zhang Qis face with his fingers, then slowly and firmly lifted her forehead.

  As Zhang Qis body stiffened with tension, Xiao Mos low voice came through, "With your eyes covered like that, wont you feel uncomfortable when looking at things?"

  He remembered that night, those autumn water long sky-like eyes gave him a stunning blow. And now, he just wants to figure it out.

  He gently brushed away Zhang Yis loose hair from her forehead.

  Zhang Qi didnt move, at this time, whatever she did was useless effort.

  At last, her bangs were completely brushed aside by him, and her small face clearly appeared in front of him.

  Zhang Qi saw that at this moment, Xiao Mos eyes lit up!

  He stared at her intently for a long time, then let out a long sigh and muttered: "I didnt misjudge back then." The first time he saw her, he felt something was off, and that feeling turned out to be right.

  He never thought that just by covering his forehead and eyes with a hat, such a lovely and cute little face would become so ordinary.

  He grasped Zhang Yis chin.

  After a while, he let her go and said in a low voice: "Youre right." She was indeed clever!

  When Zhang Qi raised her misty big eyes to look at him, Xiao Mosus handsome face was already full of tenderness and affirmation. He took out his handkerchief to help her wipe off the dye on her lips and nose, that action, gentle as a spring breeze.

  As he wiped, he said in a low voice: "Later, youll need to make your face even darker." After a pause, he continued: "Tomorrow, I will ask Xiao Lu to bring you something. When that thing is dissolved in water and used to wash your face, your skin will turn dark. Dont worry, it wont harm your skin."

  He reached out and patted her small face with a look of concern, then helped her put down her bangs. "Lets go, lets get out of here."

  As soon as they went out, they saw Ah Xiang hurrying over with a basin of water. Looking at Ah Xiang, Xiao Mo said, "You go back."

  Seeing Zhang Qi blinking her eyes, he smiled and said, "You can go back to your room now."

  Zhang Qi lowered her head, thought for a moment, then bowed to him and replied obediently: "Yes." She turned into the forest.