I got such a good beating last night that I thought I would be too painful to get up after a night's rest.

But I never expected that not only did I no longer feel sore, but the swelling on my face had also disappeared.

Apart from the wounds caused by the caltrops, there was no other discomfort.

Zhu Zhi suddenly thought of the bowl of medicine he had drunk.

A long-lasting, sour and swelling feeling gradually emerged from the bottom of my heart and slowly extended to every part of my body.

There was a gentle knock on the door.

Zhu Zhi opened the door and it was the guard Zhang Xing. "Zhu Zhi, the young lady asks you to go to the main courtyard."

Zhu Zhi was alert and quickly straightened his clothes and hair, trying to make himself look less disheveled.

Zhu Zhi had only been into the backyard of the wealthy family during the murder.

As far as I can remember, it should be the residence of the master and mistress.

I wonder what the young lady wants him to do?

Use his head to sacrifice to Mr. Qin and his wife?

Zhu Zhi was in a state of confusion and followed Zhang Xing into the backyard.

The backyard has a beautiful view. As the weather gets warmer, the yard is already lush and green.

Only the white banners hanging under the eaves and in front of the doors added a sense of desolation and sadness to the entire courtyard.

It makes people feel inexplicably sad.

Qin Shu was dressed in plain clothes, with her black hair hanging down behind her. Her hair was only slightly decorated with a few white beads. She was facing away from the door, burning incense and kowtowing to the spirit tablets of her parents.

Zhu Zhi's eyes were somewhat evasive. He took a step back quietly and stood with his hands behind his back.

After Qin Shu finished burning incense, she seemed to have eyes behind her and said without turning her head: "Zhu Zhi, come here."

Zhu Zhi's heart skipped a beat. Seeing Zhang Xing standing still, he walked over as ordered. He stopped three steps behind Qin Shu, bowed and said, "Miss."

Qin Shu looked at her parents' spirit tablets and whispered, "Why did you go to Qinglong Mountain and become a bandit?"

Why?

For revenge!

Even though he killed his enemy, he still had nowhere to go.

There is no place for him to survive in the world except by going up the mountain to be a thief.

And the Miss Qin in front of us also had her parents killed.

Zhu Zhi looked at the two spirit tablets above, thoughtfully.

Qin Shu already knew the answer and didn't need Zhu Zhi to answer.

She said to herself, "People often say that honest people have a Buddha in their hearts. They live their lives in peace and order, work hard, get along well with their neighbors, and do good deeds."

"But under that Buddha, the devil is suppressed. Killing the Buddha and releasing the devil has caused the suffering of all living beings and the death of innocent people. Who is to blame?"

Zhu Zhi's dark eyes suddenly turned blood red.

Qin Shu turned around, her eyes sparkling like stars, but her voice was cold and distant, "Have you really thought it through?"

Zhu Zhi withdrew his gaze from the spirit tablet and looked at Qin Shu. He slowly but firmly bowed his hands, knelt down, and kowtowed. "Zhu Zhi, I am willing to follow the young lady and be loyal to her. If I break my oath, I will be torn to pieces and die!"

Qin Shu curled her lips slightly and said softly, "Get up."

Zhu Zhi responded yes and stood up with his hands behind his back.

Qin Shu asked, "Among the bandits who participated in the murder of my parents, were there any who survived when Lord Cheng led his men up the mountain last time?"

Zhu Zhi thought for a moment and replied in a deep voice.

"Find them and bring them back."

Zhu Zhi agreed again.

Qin Shu looked at Zhu Zhi and asked, "Is there anyone in Jinzhou City who knows your background?"

Zhu Zhi replied: "My current identity is due to the drought in Maoling three years ago. I mixed in with the disaster victims and re-registered. Those who can withstand the government's investigation are all in the city. The rest are outside the city."

When the bandits came down the mountain, they did not always kill all the enemies.

In order to avoid being recognized, I wear a mask every time I go down the mountain.

Qin Shu asked: "How many people?"

Zhu Zhi blushed slightly, "With their families, there are more than a hundred people."

"You go and handle it over there. For those who are willing to stay, tell them the rules. For those who don't want to stay, you can handle it yourself."

Qin Shu raised her eyes and glanced at him gently, "If you need to handle household registration, go to my grandfather Li Youlin. If you have any difficulties at home, go to Chang Guanshi. When these things are handled, come to me again."

Zhu Zhi agreed again.

Qin Shu nodded slightly, "Go down."

After Zhu Zhi left, Li Youlin came out from the inner room, stood beside Qin Shu and asked softly, "Miss, do you really believe him?"

Qin Shu looked at Zhu Zhi's back as he left, took a deep breath, and suddenly laughed, "Why don't you believe it?"

Because Zhu Zhicai is the person who understands her best in this world.

Moreover, she not only needs bodyguards to protect the safety of the mansion, but also needs someone to do some private things for her that should not be allowed to be seen in public.

Zhu Zhi and his gang are a group of desperate criminals who want to get ashore.

Just the kind of person she wanted.

*

Today, the rouge shop is still crowded with customers.

When Qin Shu arrived at the store, there were already more than ten people in the store choosing their favorite rouge and powder.

As soon as the carriage stopped, Gong Dafu immediately ran over, took the lead in putting the stool on the side of the carriage, and bowed and called out, "Miss, we're here."

Qin Shu got off the carriage with the help of Qingzhu, and left Gong Dafu and Yu Qing to guard outside the store.

After a while, Zhou Wan also arrived.

As she walked into the store, she stared at the two people outside the door.

As soon as he entered the store, he grabbed Qin Shu's hand and shouted, "Why are those two scoundrels from yesterday still here? What do they want to do today? Why are you so useless? Someone come here!"

Seeing that Princess Le'an was about to get angry, Qin Shu hurriedly called her back, "Princess, please calm down. The two of them are now the guards of this commoner's mansion."

Zhou Wan widened her eyes in shock, "Guardian?!"

Qin Shu smiled slightly, "It's all for a living."

Zhou Wan looked at her with difficulty, "You are really kind. You dare to accept anyone."

Qin Shu extended her hand and gestured, "Excuse me, Princess. Please come in."

For four consecutive days, Zhou Wan came to the shop on time.

Her skin has regained its former jade-like whiteness. After three or four days, she will only need to apply the cream normally.

The business in the shop is getting better and better.

Almost all the silver cards that had been customized previously had been sent out. Not only did women from Jinzhou City flock to them, but women from other prefectures and counties also came here to get the cards.

The cream I booked is scheduled until July.

On the seventh day of opening, Qin Shu returned home and called Zhu Zhi over, instructing him, "Find two people tonight and smash my rouge shop on North Fourth Street."

Qing Sang couldn't help but exclaimed, "Miss?"

Is the young lady crazy?

Why destroy such a good shop?

Zhu Zhi's eyes flickered slightly, and he didn't ask anything. He bowed his head and said yes.

At night, two dark figures approached Qin's rouge shop like ghosts and pried open the lock with skillful techniques.

Soon, there was a burst of crackling sounds from inside.

The next day, people in the market saw the newly opened rouge shop with its door half open and a mess inside.

This shop has been doing booming business since the first day it opened.

Now you are getting jealous, right?

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