Lu Yinxi discovered her word spirit when she was six years old, and since then, it had become her greatest reliance.
Although bad luck always followed its use, it was a life - saving tool in critical moments.
But now, her life - saving tool had failed.
Panic filled her heart completely. That night, Lu Yinxi tossed and turned in bed and couldn't fall asleep at all. She almost ignored the man who was taking a nap by the table.
Since the word spirit couldn't be used, she couldn't fight against him, and she couldn't call anyone in. The young girl had no choice but to reluctantly agree to let him stay and rest for the night.
As dawn was approaching, the original owner's weak body finally couldn't hold on any longer. Lu Yinxi drifted into a dream in a daze, and her breathing gradually became steady.
Almost at the same time, the man opened his eyes. There was not a trace of sleepiness in his clear eyes.
When he escaped from the mansion, he accidentally got injured in the abdomen, and the blood flowed continuously. That was why he was chased here all the way. Staying was a last - ditch effort.
Now that the bleeding had stopped and most of his strength had returned, it was time for him to leave.
He got up to go, but his gaze couldn't help but linger on the bed for a moment.
The Prime Minister's Mansion?
When the young girl woke up, it was already broad daylight. There was no one in the room. Presumably, the black - clothed man from last night had left. But her word spirit...
"Miss, are you awake? The breakfast has been reheated three times."
"Bring it in!"
The door was pushed open. The little maid respectfully placed the food on the table and then walked over to Lu Yinxi with her head down.
"Miss, would you like this servant to help you wash and dress?"
"No. You can go down first."
The news that the overbearing Aunt Liu had two front teeth knocked out and was stepped on by the Fourth Miss had already spread throughout the entire estate.
Although the servants didn't see it with their own eyes, they didn't dare to make any mistakes, for fear that their own front teeth would be knocked out too.
So now, as long as Lu Yinxi gave an order, no one dared not to obey.
The little maid didn't dare to insist and was about to leave when the young girl suddenly remembered something and called her back.
"Wait!"
With a strong purpose, she stared at the little maid in front of her and said seriously, word by word, "Now, you eat that bowl of porridge!"
Sharp stabbing pain suddenly came, and Lu Yinxi almost fell onto the bed. But the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up.
The word spirit hadn't disappeared. It was still there!
She casually found an excuse to send the maid away. Although her heart still ached, the young girl still couldn't help but roll around on the bed a few times. This feeling of getting something back after losing it was really wonderful!
But she hadn't been happy for long when she realized a problem.
Since the word spirit was still there, why was it ineffective against that man?
"Your subordinate has failed in his duty and failed to protect the prince well. Please punish this subordinate, Your Highness."
After applying the medicine and changing his clothes, as soon as Shang Luoshu entered the study, several people knelt down in front of him with a swish.
If Lu Yinxi were here, she would surely recognize that this man had the same eyes as the black - clothed man who broke into her room last night.
Now that the black cloth covering his face was gone, his whole face was revealed.
On his angular face, carved like bronze, there was not a bit of color. His thin lips were pursed into a straight line, obviously in a bad mood.
This was His Highness the King of Jing of the Great Qi.
"Is it confirmed that the ledger is missing?"
Lu Family Estate on the Outskirts of the Capital
Lu Yinxi was flipping through the small booklet in her hand, with an unprecedentedly solemn expression.
She had just found it under the table. She originally thought it was the original owner's diary, but after opening it, she found that it was actually a ledger.
There were many names written in it, and each name was followed by a number. The young girl didn't dare to think too much about what it specifically meant.
The only thing she could confirm now was that this thing must not belong to the original owner.
A black figure flashed into her mind at this moment. Combining the situation last night, the origin of this ledger was already very clear.
She found a hidden place and carefully put the booklet in it.
If her guess was correct, the man last night was probably chased by the government officials because of this ledger. If he found it missing, he would surely come back to look for it.
It was only a matter of time before they met again.
By then, she must figure out why her word spirit had no effect on him at all.
"Knock, knock, knock"
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door, interrupting her train of thought. Then the voice of the little maid came from outside.
"Miss, someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion is here!"