Chapter 85

  The Di Qing case of colluding with the enemy has come to an end.

  Then, Little Phoenix was taken back to the Taishi Mansion by Master Pong.

  "Yu'er, what's going on between you and Bai Yutang?" Pang Taishi was somewhat flustered, the old mouse's behavior towards his daughter in the public hall was not good news.

  Little Phoenix Maiden was very calm, "Dad, you don't have to be so angry, I don't have any private relationship with that old mouse. The reason he's so concerned about my safety is because when I was traveling outside, I once saved the wife of Drilling Heaven Mouse Lu Fang. People in the Jianghu world value repaying kindness and grievances clearly, if you owe someone a favor, you must repay it."

  "Is it so?"

  "Of course, that white mouse's IQ is so urgent to catch, no matter how I am, I will not look up to him." Little Phoenix girl was slightly not calm.

  They can at most be friends who bring harm to each other, and being lovers is simply out of the question.

  Hearing his daughter's disdain for Jin Mao Mouse, Pang Taishi was overjoyed. In his opinion, that mouse wasn't worthy of his excellent daughter either.

  Successfully deceived Taishifu, Little Phoenix escaped from Ascension.

  In the backyard, I met Anle Hou Pong Yu, who was taking a walk with his wife.

  "You go turn yourself, I have something to say to San Jie."

  "Alright, husband." Xiang'er smiled and curtsied to San Jie, then made space for the two siblings.

  Sister.

  "What's up?" Still clearing the scene, what kind of big deal do you have to discuss with me privately?

  "You're bullshitting your dad again." This is a statement, not a question.

  "Don't put it that way, what's the big deal? I just didn't tell you everything, that's all." Little Phoenix Maiden defended herself.

  Pang Yu couldn't help but laugh, then leaned in close to San Jie and said mysteriously: "I heard that the Emperor was extremely pleased with this matter, perhaps he will reward you, Third Sister."

  "Cut it out." Ever since he gave me that gold medal, plus the power to commute various sentences, my troubles have been endless. Thanks but no thanks.

  "Sister, don't be like this. The imperial reward is also the emperor's favor to you, many people envy but can't get it."

  "Is that so? Do you want to envy me for being kidnapped and held hostage, almost starving to death?"

  It's all over!

  Anle Hou secretly cursed, "Not good", he accidentally poked a hornet's nest. This hijacking incident made San Jie resentful, it was because of the hunger strategy that Huo Tianyao used on her.

  "Sister, fortunately you have a good destiny, and it's all over now, isn't it?"

  "But this is not a reason for me to be calm about it."

  "That's also true."

  "Go keep the child company, I'll go back to my room to rest first."

  "Uh-huh, Third Sister should still stay in the mansion to take good care of herself for now. Once her body recovers, Father and Mother won't mind you returning to the small shop."

  "I know."

  Lu Xiaofeng returned to the Embroidered Building when Xiaohe was tidying up her clothes in the room, and upon seeing him enter, she stood up and curtsied, "Young Miss."

  "You mind your own business, I'm going to take a nap."

  "Miss, are you uncomfortable?"

  "I've been feeling unwell ever since I was kidnapped by He Tianyi and his sister."

  Xiaohe: "The slave will help the young lady make her bed."

  "Uh-huh."

  A high bed with soft pillows is just right for sleeping.

  However, Little Phoenix lying in bed couldn't fall asleep quickly.

  She really dislikes this place in Beijing and feels that all kinds of situations may happen at any time, so no matter what, leaving Beijing as soon as possible is still a wise choice.

  Di Qing is too deeply involved in this case and it's not a good thing, fortunately, she just got caught up in the edge of things and was taken away for a while.

  Ní méi ā, yī xiǎng dào jié chí zhī shì, xiǎo fèng gū niáng jiù méi bàn fā dàn dìng.

  Translation: Ah, thinking of the hijacking incident, Little Phoenix couldn't calm down.

  In this chivalrous world, her combat power is not great, but can't let others bully her like that, right?

  The clay figure still has a hint of incense and fire, let alone she has flesh and blood.

  But no matter how much resentment there is, it can only be endured.

  Because she couldn't bear to reveal all her trump cards, it would be disadvantageous for her future life.

  Endure what can't be endured, and then endure from the beginning again. One day you'll become a ninja turtle!

  A few days later, Little Phoenix, who was enjoying the treatment of a thousand-gold miss in the Tai Shi Mansion, received an invitation - an invitation from Princess Di of the Nanqing Palace.

  This face is not too big, and naturally, the couple cannot be stopped.

  Little Phoenix Maiden arrived on schedule for her appointment.

  "The servant girl greets her mistress."

  "Good riddance." Di Niangniang was overjoyed to see this clever and resourceful young woman, and Bai Yutang had made it clear that he had received her letter and disguised himself as a bodyguard. Moreover, this Pang girl had helped the young couple several times, making her a great benefactor of the Di family.

  "Thank you, Your Ladyship."

  "I should have thanked you earlier, but the timing was never right. I've finally set up this banquet to express my gratitude, and it seems that I'm the one who's been impolite."

  "The princess said so, it's really embarrassing for Mengnuo, Mengnuo doesn't dare to accept."

  Di Niang gave a wink.

  Di Qing's wife, He Jinlian, stood up and bowed to Lu Xiaofeng.

  "Mrs. Di doesn't have to be like this, ordinary women can't take it."

  He Jinlian said: "Miss can bear it, this gift from the little woman is also on behalf of her son to thank Miss for her help."

  "That's what I should have done."

  "The girl thinks it's right, but we can't help feeling grateful."

  “……”

  What is it that Little Phoenix Maiden dislikes the most?

  Then she must say - social intercourse!

  She is an expert in her own field and is elite, but she hates spending too much time and energy on interpersonal relationships.

  Some people's professional and technical level can't be improved for a long time, because they spend too much energy on irrelevant things, can't focus on doing things, and naturally won't improve their professionalism.

  She knew that Di Niangniang and He Jinyan were truly grateful to her, so even though she didn't like such social gatherings, Little Phoenix still smiled and ate this meal.

  After the banquet, Little Phoenix left the South Qing Palace.

  As it was still early, on her way back to Taishi's residence, Little Phoenix went for a stroll in the commercial district.

  She ran into Meng Chunni who was also out for a stroll to clear her mind.

  After being rescued by Zhaoyang, Meng Chunni has been living in Kaifeng Prefecture and seems to have no intention of leaving.

  "Hey, Pang Feng."

  Xiaohe sighed inwardly, it seemed that everyone now thought the young lady's name was "Pang Feng", just because she had the surname Pang and was also known in folk as "Divine Breaker Phoenix Girl". As for this, Xiaohe could only say: wrong to the extreme!

  Lu Xiaofeng never had the intention to correct it, and he thought that there was nothing wrong with this view. After all, a name is just a label, and it doesn't matter what it is.

  But Meng Chunni's tone was not very likable.

  "Miss Meng, is there something?"

  "Since you have such a good relationship with Bai Wuxia, why are you still getting involved between Shixiong and me?"

  Xiaohe stared at her with anger in his eyes.

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but grab a strand of her own hair and play with it, while also suppressing her emotions. Even if she had to use the word "insert" to describe someone, she felt that it was more suitable for this Meng girl.

  "My relationship with Bai Xiaowu doesn't need to be explained to you, Meng."

  "I really feel sorry for my senior fellow apprentice."

  Lu Xiaofeng couldn't help but speak up, looking at her with a serious expression: "Miss Meng, before you rush to defend someone, would you mind finding out the truth of the matter first? Otherwise, I'm afraid your chivalrous act might not be successful and instead, you might end up helping the wrong person."

  "You——"

  "What about it?" Little Phoenix Maiden raised an eyebrow, "If you hadn't disobeyed Master Meng's words and left with him together, how would the siblings Ho Tian-yu have had the chance to take you as a hostage, almost harming Princess Di of Nanqing Palace."

  Meng Chunni was speechless.

  "It's a good thing I held back, otherwise you'd be the one to blame for the collapse of heaven. A girl being willful is fine, but there has to be a limit. If your father doesn't teach you, your senior brother can, and if he's busy, I personally don't mind stepping in to educate you myself."

  "What qualifications do you have?"

  This indeed stunned Little Phoenix Maiden for a moment, however, if Little Phoenix Maiden was someone who could be so easily stunned, then she wouldn't be Lu Xiao Feng.

  Little Phoenix Maiden took out a golden plaque from her bosom, "Meng Chunni, seeing this golden plaque is like seeing the sacred carriage."

  Meng Chunni finally fell short by half a head because on that gold medal was written "As if I were present in person".

  It turned out that the Phoenix Maiden really had a "As if I were present" gold plaque in her hand, and there was only one such plaque in the world. The plaque was specially made for Feng Niang by the current emperor, with the words "Imperial Gift to Phoenix Five" on the back of the plaque.

  "So, am I qualified now?"

  Meng Chunni: "......"

  Little Phoenix slowly put away the gold medal and said in an innocent yet helpless tone, "Miss Meng, don't take others' tolerance of you for granted."

  "You——"

  "I won't hold it against you, not because I'm being magnanimous, but sometimes when others give you face, you should just take it and not tear the facade so that everyone can save face." In the past when watching dramas, I thought Meng Chunni was a bit unreasonable, now it seems she really can't compare to Ding Yuehua, the original partner of Xue Xiaomao.

  "What's all the commotion about?" a playful voice called out from the entrance of the alley.

  Three girls turned their heads and saw a white-clad Jinmao Mouse leaning against the wall at the entrance of the alley, hugging his sword and staring at them.

  "Bai Xiaowu, come here." Little Phoenix said bluntly.

  Strictly speaking, she didn't treat Bai Yutang with courtesy either.

  I'm so speechless!

  The young lady has a temper, and as her sworn brother, Bai Yutang naturally wouldn't lose face, so he went over as required.

  "Sister, just give me an order."

  Meng Chunni's face showed surprise.

  "Bai Xiaowu, I just entrusted Di Niangniang with something at Nanqing Palace."

  "What's going on?"

  "Please ask the Eighth Highness to tell His Majesty that he should recommend you as my personal guard."

  Bai Yutang: "......" Young lady, isn't it enough that you're giving orders as a sworn sister? Are you planning to take it up a notch?

  "With so many things happening recently, I don't have a reliable guard by my side. My adoptive father probably won't let me leave the capital like before either. So, I'll have to trouble you this time."

  "That's all right, but let's get one thing straight, I'll just be a figurehead in the government office, I won't really throw myself into it like that cat did."

  Lu Xiaofeng said with a hint of disdain: "Do you think I'm happy to take you in? I'm only doing this for my sworn father's sake."

  "Sister, you're being unfair. We have a bond of sworn sisterhood, how can you always be so dismissive of me? Isn't it a problem with your own eyesight?"

  "Who was it that dragged me into this sworn brotherhood in the first place? Was it my own choice?"

  Bai Yutang's boring nose-touching.

  The little millet covers its mouth and smiles secretly.

  "Bai Daxia, you..."

  Bai Yutang turned his head to face Meng Chunni, who was smiling brightly like a blooming spring flower. "Oh, she's my sworn sister. Whoever dares to harm her will have to deal with the Five Rats. That's only normal."

  "Third Brother Bai, Shifu's younger sister, Lu'niang."

  Kaifeng Prefecture's Imperial Cat Guards shine brightly on stage.

  The melodramatic gossip dog-blooded golden file is officially opened.

  Little Phoenix Maiden secretly scolded in her heart.

  "Zhan Zhao, how did you end up here?" Bai Yutang asked with some surprise.

  Zhan Zhao smiled slightly, "The Kaifeng Prefecture has a case today that requires the labor of Miss Lu. I searched for her at the South Qing Palace, but was told that she had left long ago, so I came all the way to find her."

  "What case?" Lu Xiaofeng frowned.

  Zhan Zhao Zheng said: "A dry skeleton was dug up from a dry well in the east city, sir. I'd like to trouble you, miss, to restore his appearance so we can find clues and crack the case."

  Lu Xiaofeng's eyebrows furrowed even deeper, it's a tough job to restore the appearance of these dry bones under current conditions, and it's quite different from last time when some parts were rotten.

  Technical work is such a hassle!

  "Mr. Bao and his family are still waiting for their daughter."

  "Let's go." Must leave Beijing as soon as possible.

  After arriving at Kaifeng Prefecture, Little Phoenix carefully examined the withered skeleton and made corresponding notes. She then took the skull from the corpse and asked for a quiet room to work on restoring its appearance.

  Meng Chunni was raised in a rivers-and-lakes world, but seeing how the young lady's family treated skulls like this still gave her quite an education.

  Such a delicate and beautiful woman, facing a corpse in the morgue, is way too calm, isn't she?

  Seven or eight days later, a restored mud-plastered skull was taken out of the room by Luk Siu-fung and made into a portrait.

  Little Phoenix met Meng Chunni on the corridor after she had finished telling Gong Sunce everything, and said with a smile: "Meng Niang, do you want to shake hands with me?"

  Meng Chunni suddenly thought of something, her face turned white in an instant, and she jumped into the yard.

  The little phoenix girl's mood was greatly improved after scaring Meng Chunni, and the fatigue of the past few days suddenly disappeared by 70%, she walked away with her hands behind her back, smiling and humming.