At that time, Xiao Mo and Zhang Jin were close, and many people witnessed it. It was obvious that they couldnt cover it up, and finding someone to take the blame wouldnt have much effect. Pushing Zhang Qi out was just a way for the madams anger to have an outlet, how could it really stop the rumors?

  Ke Zhang Xiao Shi said so and did so.

  Perhaps she just thought Zhang Qi was useless anyway, and more likely, she wanted to use this matter to dig out Zhang Qis secrets.

  No matter what, this kind of thing is just a mouthful for Zhang Xiao, but for Zhang Qi, its a matter of life and death.

  After thinking for a while, Zhang Gui lowered his head even more.

  She knocked her forehead on the ground and began to sob.

  Upon hearing her crying, a look of impatience appeared on Zhang Xiaos face: Cant you see your own status? Do you still want to cry and make a scene in front of me?

  Zhang Qi choked back her sobs, not crying uncontrollably as she had imagined, but instead knelt on the ground with a hoarse voice and said in despair: "Mothers words, Qi will obey."

  Having said that, she slowly got up from the ground, covering her face with her sleeve. Although she was heartbroken and desperate, she still bowed to Zhang Shuos wife in a dignified manner, then hung her head low and walked out with heavy steps, one deep and one shallow.

  Although it has been three or four months since I arrived at the Zhang residence, the current Zhang Qi is still small and thin, and from the back, he clearly looks like a weak and tender child.

  She hung her head, trying to hold back sobs, and her shoulders shook slightly as she walked a few steps. Her legs went soft, and she almost fell to the ground, but fortunately, she was holding onto the door.

  Zhang Xiao gave her a cold look.

  As soon as Zhang Gui went out, a woman approached Zhang Xiao and whispered: "This girl is just an abandoned and humble person. If the lady wants to deal with her, she can do it at any time... Why not keep her here, maybe she will be useful in the future."

  Zhang Xiao fell silent for a moment, nodded and said: "Jiner told me that this cheap girl seduced A Mo, several instructors also liked her... Now it seems that after all, she is just a country bumpkin, Ah Jin must have exaggerated."

  She waved her hand and said, "You go deal with it."

  "Yes."

  When the woman walked out, Zhang Gui had already gone a hundred steps away. She still lowered her head, and her thin body seemed to be blown down by the wind. Although the woman was someone who had blood on her hands, when she saw her, she thought of her own daughter.

  She sighed and walked quickly a few steps to Zhang Qis back, calling out: "Zhang Qi?"

  "Stop her," said the woman in a low voice, "Madam pitied you, so you dont have to go to the big madams place."

  Zhang Qi turned back in disbelief.

  The womans face was expressionless, but she felt grateful and tears welled up in her eyes. Her knees suddenly weakened, and she almost knelt down. The woman was startled and raised an eyebrow, but Zhang Gui thought of something and quickly grabbed the tree trunk beside her to steady herself, looking rather disheveled.

  Choked with sobs, Zhang Guiyuan couldnt get up and said emotionally: "Guiyuan thanks Madam for her kindness and thanks Sister-in-law for her help."

  Although this woman was in a position of power, she was ultimately just a concubine of the Zhang family. In an era where social hierarchy was clearly defined, if others were to see Zhang Gui kneeling before her, it would be unbearable for the woman.

  So Zhang Qis behavior just now really startled her.

  But as she came back to her senses, a sense of pride surged in her heart: Look, the descendants of the centuries-old Zhang familys aristocracy are actually kneeling down to me!

  With a satisfied smile, she looked at Zhang Qi with a warm gaze, "Dont be afraid, its all over." After comforting her in a rare moment of kindness, the woman took a deep look at her and said, "My surname is Xie, if you need anything in the future, come find me."

  Having said that, she left with her head held high, amidst Zhang Qis grateful and joyful cheers.

  The woman walked away, and Zhang Qi immediately withdrew her gaze, lowered her head again and turned back.

  It cant go on like this, I need some strength.

  In her past life, she remembered that she wasnt like this. At that time, she had completely revealed her true face, studied hard and seized every opportunity to show off her intelligence to her teacher and father.

  She made the uncles in the mansion realize that she was a useful person who could be used as a chess piece. Therefore, during these two years, she lived a very comfortable and fulfilling life. Such behavior like Zhang Xiaos had never appeared before.

  This time, she didnt want to be too conspicuous, and was already being eyed by the family, being intensively cultivated, just waiting for the right moment to be given to some noble or royal family.

  But she cant be so worthless that anyone who gets her can easily sacrifice her and throw her away.

  It cant be too dazzling nor too useless, how to grasp this degree is just right?

  As she walked, Zhang Qi couldnt stop thinking.

  As soon as she came back, Ah Lu rushed over, grasped her hand and anxiously asked: "Ah Gui, Ah Gui, are you okay?"

  Zhang Qi shook her head.

  After taking a deep breath and regaining her composure, Zhang Qi sat down on the couch, lost in thought.

  In Zhang Qis listlessness, a day quickly passed by.

  The people of Jiankang were even more excited on this day.

  Because, the worlds number one handsome man, Qi Guo Guangling King Gao Changgong will arrive in Jiankang this afternoon!

  In Zhangs residence, there were discussions everywhere. Zhang Gui quietly listened to the teacher finish the lesson and continued to hide in the woods, waiting for the next class to arrive.

  Not far from her, there was a group of giggling and gossiping girls. Behind her was a small winding road around the lake.

  While Zhang Yi was in the forest, the greenery had become increasingly dense, and standing behind a tree, his figure was hard to discern.

  Just as Zhang Qi was getting a bit drowsy, a familiar name entered her ears, "That Gao Changgong is not a welcome person in the state of Qi either, how can he be moved?"

  What? Zhang Qi suddenly straightened her back and quietly shifted her position, allowing the large tree behind her to completely block her figure.

  Another voice in his thirties came, "After all, he is a prince of the country. Even if his birth mother was humble, there were still several loyal servants by his side. Moreover, its said that he had been bullied since childhood and had practiced martial arts early on."

  "Kung fu?" Someone snickered: "Hes got such delicate skin and tender flesh, I bet hes practicing some girly palm dance!"

  He found his own words quite ridiculous and burst out laughing.

  He chuckled twice, then suddenly stopped himself, glanced around and said: "However, he is after all the envoy of Qi, cant be rash. Everyone has calculated it well, we must take action when he returns." He patted the thirty-year-old Lang Jun on the back and chuckled: "What are you worried about? Zhou Dis Yuwen Hu is what kind of ability? That is a powerful minister who even thinks about killing the emperor. His mother was taken away by the Qi people, wasnt it also a long time ago, and she has been played with for many years. This Gao Changgong is far inferior to Yuwen Hus mother. Even if we play him to death, the Qi people wont let out half a fart."

  He nodded with a pleased smile, "Alright, I should get going too. Those rascals are probably all gathered here waiting for me to make my move."

  The footsteps faded away.

  The remaining thirty-year-old young man let out a long sigh, shook his head and turned back to leave.

  As soon as they left, Zhang Qi quickly walked out of the forest. At this time, the teacher had arrived and the school was about to start class.