When she opened her eyes groggily, Cheng Xiran looked at Helian Duo, who was sitting there calmly, and said, "That's all for today. We'll go back first."
After saying that, she helped Chu Liyin up and walked outside. The carriage was already waiting there.
After Zhuque and Yun'er helped Chu Liyin into the carriage first, Cheng Xiran was also about to get in when Helian Duo, who had followed them out at some unknown time, softly called her, "Cheng Xiran, come over here. I'd like to talk to you."
What could it be?
Seeing his solemn expression, Cheng Xiran felt inexplicably nervous, but she didn't show it on the surface. Instead, she followed him over there nonchalantly.
"What's the matter?"
As soon as she asked this question, she saw a figure suddenly emerge from the night not far away.
Perhaps because Helian Duo was right beside her, she wasn't that scared.
Helian Duo folded his arms across his chest and said leisurely, "This is a highly skilled female assassin under my command. Her name is Mu Li. From now on, she'll disguise herself as your personal maid and stay by your side to protect you."
A... female assassin?
Cheng Xiran was a bit slow to react. She only saw a figure gradually becoming clear in her sight.
Even though she was dressed in a plain robe and her long black hair was simply tied up with a bamboo hairpin, and her appearance was ordinary, the righteousness exuding from her whole body made her look heroic.
"A heroic woman," was Cheng Xiran's first impression of Mu Li.
"Hello, Miss Cheng," Mu Li said concisely.
Cheng Xiran was immersed in this unexpected surprise. It wasn't until the passing wind brought a bit of coolness that she came to her senses. She said somewhat embarrassedly, "This doesn't seem right. I can protect myself."
"If you were to die one day, there would be no one to continue writing manuscripts for me. So just accept it..." Helian Duo frowned, glanced at Cheng Xiran, and then continued, "Mu Li has been with me for many years and is well - trained under me. She won't let anyone hurt you in the future."
Seeing Cheng Xiran's lips move as if she wanted to say something, Helian Duo thought she was going to refuse, so he quickly said, "From now on, you'll be her master. Hurry back to the mansion."
Helian Duo said this and was about to leave. Cheng Xiran stood there stunned, feeling rather confused.
She had just received such a generous gift from someone. Shouldn't she do something in return...
Suddenly, she thought of her pair of clay figurines. Immediately, she got into the carriage, took out the male clay figurine, held it in front of him, and said with a grin, "I don't have much to give you. Take this lucky charm back. You can put it anywhere you like."
Seeing that he didn't move, Cheng Xiran simply stuffed it into his arms and said, "I know this is nothing compared to your generous gift, but it's my sincere intention. Please accept it."
Without waiting for Helian Duo to reply, Cheng Xiran got into the carriage with Mu Li and told the coachman to hurry up.
Only then did she realize that her face was blushing hot. Fortunately, it wasn't very bright in the carriage, so no matter what expression was on her face, it wasn't very clear, and she didn't have to worry about being seen.
Anyway, she was extremely happy and carefree at the moment.
The carriage sped along the long street. The person beside her gradually fell asleep, but Cheng Xiran's mind was constantly filled with Helian Duo's handsome face. This feeling was really strange. When she saw him, she didn't miss him, but as soon as he was out of sight, she started to miss him.
What was wrong with her?