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Han shizi looked at his two subordinates who were disheveled in appearance, and asked indifferently, "Why are you back so early? What about the person I asked you to follow?"

The two men exchanged glances, and Sun Feng, bracing himself, cupped his hands and reported, "We... we lost him."

"You lost him?" Han shizi was slightly surprised, "You two actually lost track of someone?"

The two men were deeply embarrassed.

They were Han shizi's trusted guards, highly skilled, and rarely failed when assisting Han shizi.

Today, however, they had been careless.

"Sun Feng's pouch was also stolen." Zheng Hai said.

Sun Feng glared at Zheng Hai, "Didn't I tell you not to mention that?"

A dignified Han family guard letting a petty thief steal his pouch? How embarrassing would that be if word got out?

Sun Feng had realized by now that the pouch had been stolen by that young lady.

Even so, he and Zheng Hai did not associate her with the young man they were supposed to follow, as one was a woman and the other a man.

Han shizi gave them a cold glance, "Go and receive your punishment."

"Yes!"

The two bowed and withdrew.

Han Yong asked, "Who is so skilled that they managed to shake off your men?"

Han shizi replied calmly, "A student from a lower state. He's quite capable, having defeated Che'er. I want to see if anyone is behind him."

"Oh? So Che'er was injured by someone from a lower state?" Han Yong chuckled in a mix of anger and amusement. "To challenge a direct descendant of the Han Family is akin to provoking the heavens. There aren't many in Shengdu who would dare to do such a thing. It's either the Mu Family or the Nangong Family."

The Mu Family was an old rival, while the Nangong Family was vying for military power.

Han shizi gazed at the flower bushes in the garden, his eyes focused, "He indeed is Mu Qingchen's classmate, but Mu Qingchen wouldn't do this. If Mu Qingchen had an issue, he would come directly at me, not target Che'er."

Han Yong stroked his chin thoughtfully, "That leaves the Nangong Family then."

Han shizi frowned slightly, "The Nangong family?"

Han Yong nodded and spoke straightforwardly, "Yes, the Nangong Family has always wanted our Black Wind Cavalry horses, and we've always coveted their military power. A conflict is inevitable."

After a moment of contemplation, Han shizi said, "Why do I feel it might not be the Nangong Family?"

Han Yong replied, "Besides the Nangong Family, who else would target the Han Family? The Wang Family? The Wang Family doesn't have such intentions."

As he spoke, he noticed that his nephew was still deep in thought and smiled lightly, "You don't really think he had the guts to provoke the Han Family on his own, do you? Not to mention someone from a lower state, even a young master from an upper state’s noble family wouldn't dare challenge the entire Han Family alone unless he was insane."

"Besides, don't you find it strange that students from the State of Zhao suddenly appeared recently? Our academies in the State of Yan never had students from the State of Zhao."

Han shizi's frown deepened, "You mean they were brought here by the Nangong Family?"

Han Yong continued, "Do you remember when General Nangong had his arm severed by bandits?"

Han shizi replied, "I remember."

Han Yong sneered, "General Nangong didn't return to his roots to pay respects to his ancestors; he secretly went to the State of Zhao. His arm wasn't injured by bandits either. I don't know the specifics, but not long after he returned to Shengdu, these people from the State of Zhao arrived. Do you think that's a coincidence?"

......

When Gu Jiao returned home, she told her family about Gu Chengfeng's arrival in Shengdu.

Everyone in the family was very surprised.

"How did he get here without a travel permit?" Lady Nan asked. "Could it be..."

Gu Jiao nodded, "He got branded with a slave mark."

Lady Nan gasped.

The second son of the Gu Family was ruthless. To come to Shengdu, he didn't hesitate to get branded with a slave mark, a mark that would stay with him for life.

"Is he alright?" Lady Nan asked.

Gu Jiao said, "He found a suitable hiding place, so he's safe for now."

"This child..." Lady Nan didn't know what to say.

The children of the Gu Family were all so stubborn, determined to achieve what they set their minds to, no matter the cost. Like Gu Changqing, who was determined to cure Gu Jiao, and Gu Jiao herself, who was determined to cure Gu Yan.

And now there was Gu Chengfeng.

However, this wasn't a bad thing for Gu Jiao and Gu Yan. The two of them were alone in Shengdu, and having another helper was always beneficial.

Two days later, Gu Jiao went to the residence of Lord Yanshan.

The Little County Princess was still afraid of riding a horse and was once again unceremoniously hoisted onto the horse by Gu Jiao. Amidst a bout of loud crying, she finished her riding lesson.

"For the next few days... hic! You don't have to... hic!"

The Little County Princess was crying so hard that she started hiccupping. Even after she stopped crying, the hiccups wouldn't go away.

"Take your time." Gu Jiao said.

"I am taking my time... hic!" The Little County Princess hiccupped again, realizing it was better to keep it brief given her condition. "I can't attend lessons... hic! My Imperial Uncle is having a... hic! Birthday banquet... hic! My father isn't here... hic! I have to... hic! attend the banquet in his place... hic!"

In fact, there was still some time before her imperial uncle's birthday banquet, but she had to move into the imperial palace early, so she couldn't attend lessons for the time being.

This was actually convenient for Gu Jiao, as she needed to prepare for the upcoming polo match and would likely not have time to teach her either.

"We'll resume riding lessons once Little County Princess is done with her duties."

"Awright."

The Little County Princess immediately covered her mouth.

She was known for her eloquence and ability to speak well, but she was still young and occasionally mispronounced words.

Gu Jiao smiled slightly and extended her pinky finger, choosing not to mention her mispronunciation.

The Little County Princess extended her pinky finger as well, linking it with Gu Jiao's.

......

The night before the polo match, Teacher Wu, as usual, took Gu Jiao and the group to stay at the same inn as last time.

As Mu Chuan entered the inn, he couldn't help but complain, "Didn't we win last time? Why are we staying in such a shabby place again?"

It was all due to budget constraints.

Honestly, the academy did allocate a bit more money, but this year's polo match was exceptionally popular, causing the inn prices to skyrocket.

Teacher Wu patted his chest and said, "I promise you, if you win this match, I'll pay out of my own pocket to get you a better inn for the finals!"

Mu Chuan pouted, clearly not believing him.

Teacher Wu looked at the other students, who also wore doubtful expressions.

Trying to save face, Teacher Wu said, "What's wrong with this inn? There's a lantern festival tonight! Right nearby! I specifically chose this inn so you can go enjoy the lantern festival tonight! Just be back by the hour of the haishi(9-11pm)!"

This was the biggest concession Teacher Wu could make.

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…