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: The Way of Favors Chapter 8\n
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The warm sun shone the top of the mountains, making the shadows of the man and woman very long, and because the two people were in a close position, it made the shadow appear as if things were stacked together, adding a touch of gentleness and charm to this quiet pastoral scenery.\n
It was a pity that the girl who was being forcibly hugged was unwilling.\n
Fu Rong pushed and struggled. Xu Jin frowned, pushing his large hand down and mercilessly pinched the little girlâs white neck, âDonât shout and donât move, or else today will be your death date.â He just wanted to see her real temperament. In the previous life, she liked to put on a gentle and peaceful look, pretending to never get angry.\n
Fu Rong immediately stopped moving. She forgot about the little pit on her forehead, forgot about Xu Jinâs unhappiness as she shook in the manâs arms. She wasnât pretending, she was truly afraid. She only understood this feeling after she had died. Xu Jin was a powerful prince, an iron blood general. Human lives to him were no different from a clump of grass.\n
And the present her, was not his concubine, only a maid, in his eyes.\n
With tears in her eyes, Fu Rong nodded sadly.\n
Her pretty face was pale, and she was about to cry. Xu Jin suddenly felt annoyed and let go of her hand, his finger still pinching her neck threateningly.\n
His fingertips were slightly cold, her skin was smooth. With such a gentle touch, if it wasnât for the manâs tone being so cold, it would be easy for people to think that he had an ulterior motive, âThe words I said before, were just asked casually. Just pretend that you had never heard them. If you tell this to a third person, I will take your life.â\n
He had to find an excuse for approaching her.\n
Fu Rong immediately understood that the man was just scaring her, and hurriedly guaranteed in a soft voice, âLord, donât worry, I will never say anything!â\n
Xu Jin saw something to play with. He glanced at the mansion over there, and lowered his head to look at her, âWhy did you call me Lord?â\n
He stood facing the east, which was convenient for him to observe the situation to the left and right of him but had Fu Rong look towards the forest, unable to look back at the mansion. Her whole body was leaning on him, and because her chin was held up by his hand, she could only look up at Xu Jin. As the most handsome prince in the capital, him right now, bathing in the sunlight, had his expression softened by the bright light, making it seem even more that his eyebrows were as far away as the mountains and his eyes were as bright as the moon.\n
In the previous life, Fu Rong had never analyzed Xu Jin at such a close distance. While they were behind the veil, the two people were intimate, having no space between them. Either she was in darkness or her eyes were closed. When they were outside the veil, he was vigorous and defiant and noticed no one, so Fu Rong didnât dare cross the line.\n
But that kind of relationship, it anyhow also weakened the influence of this face on her.\n
Lowering her eyes, Fu Rong said with a trembling voice, âYou care so much about my masterâs matters, and are also inquiring about them secretly. The commissioner in the play also handled cases like you are, so I ventured to guessâŚâŚâ\n
Xu Jin smiled, âYouâre kind of smart, to actually guess my identity, so you should know the result of leaking the secret. Looking at how youâre dressed, you should have some power in front of your master, but you should remember, your master is only a fourth-rank official. If he committed a crime, I have my ways to be his black hat. You wonât be able to save him with just a few words.â\n
Fu Rong opened her eyes, âI understand, Lord does not need to worry.â\n
She was cold and distant, but her lips were tender and red. Thinking about repeatedly trying it last night, Xu Jinâs expression became gentler. He analyzed her from head to toe, and finally looked at her forehead, saying, âYour appearance is pretty good-looking, butâŚâŚnot beautiful enough.â\n
Fu Rong closed her eyes, biting her lip tightly, her chest rising and falling.\n
A leopard cannot change its spots. She just knew that the eighteen-year-old Xu Jin was no different from the twenty-four-year-old Xu Jin.\n
âRemember, misfortune comes from the mouth.â There was not much time, so Xu Jin let go of her, turning around and walking back to the mansion.\n
As if she had escaped danger, Fu Rong started breathing heavily, and after her disgust and panic had subsided a bit, hurriedly shouted, âWait!â\n
Xu Jin was already very far away. He stopped walking when he heard the voice but didnât turn his head back.\n
Fu Rong was just about to say something when Nanny Sun and Lan Xiang suddenly appeared at the back door. Seeing that there was a stranger here, they were frantic for a moment, running over wildly. Fu Rong pressed her index finger to her lips, wanting to stop them from calling others, but she was too far away, and Nanny Sun and Lan Xiang couldnât see her clearly, still calling Lady as they ran over.\n
Fu Rong had no more ideas, so she ran to the front of Xu Jin at a fast speed, hoping that she would attract all of his attention to her, âLord, please do not think much about my offensive words, but our master is truly a good official. I also hope that the Lord will investigate this thoroughly and not listen to the words of the villains.â\n
âYour master?â\n
Xu Jin looked to the side at Nanny Sun, then sarcastically said, âThe tiger father has no dog children. Lady Fu is intelligent, so it is an honor to meet you.â\n
He did hear the âLadyâ from Nanny Sun.\n
Fu Rongâs face flushed and lowered her head to hide her guilty conscience, âAnyhow, heâs a good official. If Lord is capable, then you shouldnât be deceived by others.â\n
Xu Jin said nothing and left.\n
Fu Rong stared at his back nervously, wondering how he would think of her father when he was back at the capital. She was eighteen in the previous life when she had lived in the capital for a long time and couldnât remember what position Xu Jin had as of now. But he is a prince and has many opportunities to face the emperor. If he just randomly says something, it would be enough to affect her fatherâs reputation in the emperorâs eyes, right?\n
Should she find an opportunity to secretly remind her father?\n
Itâs decided. The family will be able to go back to the capital at the end of next year. When they get there, she will be able to completely restart.\n
âMy lady, are you alright? Who is that person, why is he here?â\n
Lan Xiang was young and could run fast, asking as she rushed to Fu Rongâs side, breathing heavily.\n
Nanny Sun followed them tightly, her face so frantic that it was red.\n
Fu Rong smiled and said before she could ask her, âIâm fine, he is the guest that came to our mansion last night for a place to stay. He just came out from a walk in the forest, and I went to remind him that he had dropped a piece of silver, but I didnât think that he was wealthy and ill-tempered, and didnât even pick it up.â She pointed at the ingot in the distance for the two of them to see as she talked, then had Lan Xiang to go fetch it.\n
Lan Xiang was still young and didnât know much. When she heard that there was silver, she went over happily.\n
Nanny Sun looked at the man that was about to disappear into the mansion. She was on alert and leaned towards Fu Rong, reminding her quietly, âMy lady, why would that person drop a piece of silver? I think that he probably did it on purpose, to have a chance to talk with you. Humph, this kind of acting to trick young girls, if my lady is to face this again, just pretend that you see nothingâŚâŚah, where did your draped hat fall?â\n
Fu Rong was silently smiling that the wet nurse was overthinking, but as soon as she heard âdraped hatâ, she was startled. The two little yellow geese came out of the grass at the right time, so she said nonchalantly, âOh, I was just sitting on the ground and put the draped hat aside because it was bothering me. Lan Xiang, go and fetch the draped hat as well, then weâll go back.â\n
Lan Xiang obeyed.\n
Seeing that she didnât think much about that man, Nanny Sun was relieved.\n
On the way back, Fu Rong originally wanted to ask where Nanny Sun and Lan Xiang went but didnât ask it in the end. Ask what? Xu Jin must have done it.\n
The three of them, master and servants came back to the room and heard the sounds of horses neighboring not before long. Fu Rong guessed that Xu Jin had left.\n
Just like she expected, Fu Chen came over for lunch and said, âThe two people who stayed here for the night left. They didnât leave early or late but didnât stay here for lunch.â\n
âThey probably have some urgent matters.â Fu Rong said casually, looking at the youth who didnât suspect Xu Jin and his servant at all as if she was thinking about something.\n
When her younger brother had died in the previous life, it seemed like her brother had grown up in a night. He no longer fooled around and acted calmly and capably. When her older sister had died, her older brother had rushed back in the night, and after knowing that Qi Ce had cheated on her older sister, almost stabbed Qi Ce to death, threatening him and disregarding the fact that Prince An, Xu Yan, was there. When Fu Rong had divorced and went to see her older brother, he had become an imperial guard. His face was cold, unlike how calm and gentle he looked when he comforted her when she was young. He only told her to not look down on herself. Whatever she wanted, he would give it all to her.\n
Hardships and misfortunes would help someone mature faster. Her older brother in this life hasnât been through the pain, so what kind of person would he be?\n
âWhat are you thinking about?â Seeing his younger sister staring at himself blankly, Fu Chen waved his hand.\n
Fu Rong reimagined her attention, and chuckled, âSeeing why older brother is so handsome.â\n
Sheâll stop thinking. No matter what kind of person he changes into, he will always be the older brother that dotes on her.\n
Being praised inexplicably, Fu Chen wasnât happy, but rather suspicious. He kept on testing what his younger sister wanted to do, making her so annoyed that she was about to attack him. Fu Chen stopped her just in time, starting to discuss with his younger sister the matters of going back home. Before, Ge Chuan had suggested for them to stay here for three to five more days. Today was already the third day and honestly, the mansion was just too boring. Fu Chen wants to go back earlier to learn martial arts at the Liang household.\n
Fu Rong knew that her older brother was anxious. She also longed to go home and said after a moment of pondering, âLetâs go back tomorrow morning.â She could only be relieved when she was fully recovered and rested.\n
Fu Chen nodded his head to approve, then ordered the servants to pack up the luggage in advance after lunch.\n
Fu Pinyan came over at seven in the night.\n
Fu Rong couldnât miss crying in front of her father.\n
It could be that the thoughts of men are simply different, because looking at his daughterâs forehead, Fu Pinyan thought that she seemed even more good-looking with the little pit. His daughter was beautiful, with plump, red lips, slender and picturesque eyebrows, and a light and smooth face. Even if she was faced towards a light source, she looked as if she had put on a lot of makeup. The little pit that suddenly appeared on her forehead was like an intricate dot of a pen, making his daughter look fierier and her beauty to look more realistic. From afar, it looked like a flower. Close up, it looked magical.\n
But Fu Rong was determined that her father and eldest brother said those words purposely to comfort her. Fu Pinyan said so much that his lips and tongue were dry, and Fu Rong finally laughed after all kinds of nice words were said like rippling water, âIn daddyâs eyes, there isnât anyone who is more good-looking than mother and us, right?â\n
âOf course, the worldâs most beautiful girls are all in our family.â Fu Pinyan knocked her forehead gently, and seeing that it was getting dark, said as he got up, âIâll go now to tell your mother that you guys will be back tomorrow, so she doesnât need to be worried.â\n
Fu Rong reluctantly sent her father out the front door.\n
Under the sunset, the horse carriage drove away.\n
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With a good nightâs rest, the brother and sibling came back home, fully energized, after they ate their breakfast.\n
Because she didnât have a flower ornament, Fu Rong purposely combed out her bangs and stole her younger brother from her motherâs arms after she had got down from the carriage, giving him a fierce kiss.\n
Little Guan laughed happily. So carefree.\n
Qiao Shi had heard about her daughterâs matters from her husband last night and had gone into the room to check everything personally. She gave the already-prepared Snow Lotus Frost to her daughter, âI brought this from Chunhui Hall. I heard that the daughters of the officials all liked to use this. Apply it on in the morning and at night. It may disappear after a while.â\n
Chunhui Hall was the best medical clinic in Jizhou and was even famous in the capital.\n
Fu Rong accepted it happily, even though she knew that there wasnât much effect from the medicine. \n
Fu Wan and Fu Xuan also calmed down.\n
Qiao Shi saw her three daughters recounting their past and after they were done reuniting, smiled, and said, âNong Nong came back at just the right time. Before when you were recovering at the mansion, Yingfang and AâZhu ordered people to ask about your situation. They are very worried about you. It will be the birthday of the old madam of the Qi family in three days. The little girls from the neighboring houses will probably all go. You can also meet up with them. You must be bored from all this, right?â\n
This daughter liked lively events the most.\n
Fu Rong smiled slightly before revealing another surprised expression.\n
She couldnât find a reason to persuade her family members to distance themselves from the Qi family, with who they were always on good terms. She could pretend to fall ill and not go, but if she didnât go, who would stop Qi Ce from approaching her older sister?\n
Fu Rong remembered clearly that the relationship between her older sister and Qi Ce started at the birthday banquet.\n
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