After rebirth, the leader only wants to be with the shadow guard

The days at Dajue Temple passed peacefully and long. Before we knew it, the rituals were almost over and the number of guests staying at the temple gradually decreased.

Lou Jingyu's days were very fulfilling. He would get up in the morning to watch Eleven practicing sword skills, and then go to the Sutra Pagoda to accompany Eleven to write Buddhist scriptures and send them to the main hall.

In the remaining time, he took Ying Shiyi to visit Dajue Temple and Qingjing Mountain, and every few days he took them down the mountain to the town to see what was happening.

Come to think of it, apart from some minor setbacks caused by Song Yishi's outspokenness, these days have been quite pleasant overall.

He also took Ying Shiyi to the big locust tree to tie a red ribbon.

Ying Shiyi used his Qinggong skills to stand on the treetop, tied the ribbon to the thickest branch, tied it tightly, then flew down and was held in Lou Jingyu's arms.

Although he knew that Ying Shiyi was good at Qinggong, he was still afraid when he saw him standing on the treetops with his toes, and he was also worried.

"I'll come next time."

"Uh-huh."

It's rare for Ying Shiyi to show some rebelliousness, so how could the master be asked to do this in person?

I agreed verbally but in my heart I still wanted to do it myself next time.

How could Lou Jingyu not know what he was thinking about through his little expression? He pinched his face but ultimately said nothing and hung the amulet on his belt.

This is what he and Eleven had just asked Master Jingtai for.

As the time of departure was approaching, he naturally asked for a famous amulet from Dajue Temple before leaving.

Ying Shiyi also gave the thing he asked for to Lou Jingyu, who cherished it very much and placed it carefully in his arms.

Looking at the smile on Ying Shiyi's face, Lou Jingyu was very satisfied with his decision to come to Dajue Temple this time.

Originally, I came to Dajue Temple just to take Eleven out for a walk, and also wanted Master Jingtai to help me with blessing and fortune telling.

Unexpectedly, these days of near isolation from the world made him and Ying Shiyi closer.

It was an unexpected surprise.

I couldn't help but forget the agreement with Zhao Buchi to discuss things, and only remembered it after Ying Shiyi reminded me.

Although Lou Jingyu didn't want to talk about these mundane matters in his last few days in Dajue Temple, he had already made an appointment with someone and couldn't go back on his word.

Moreover, if the situation is not handled properly now, we will suffer when we return to Chiyang Sect.

He was not the type to procrastinate, so he made an appointment with Zhao Buchi to go to the teahouse in the temple.

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Lou Jingyu didn't shy away from talking about Ying Shiyi, so naturally he brought him along this time.

When discussing things with others, he still kept an eye on him, reminding him to drink more water and eat some pastries and not to be too restrained.

"Zhao Buchi is one of us now, just like when we were at home."

"Yeah, yes, yes." Zhao Buchi quickly agreed.

He felt that he was redundant every time he was with Lou Jingyu and Ying Shiyi, so he had to lower his head and drink more tea, and wait for Lou Jingyu to speak first before he spoke.

Ying Shiyi pursed her lips, feeling that her master was like taking care of a child, but she felt very sweet in her heart.

"Master, please talk to Mr. Zhao about business. I am not thirsty or hungry. I just want to stay here with you."

After hearing the last sentence, Lou Jingyu felt relieved. He took his hand and then looked at Zhao Buchi.

Zhao Buchi breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that the shadow guard's words were effective.

"I have already sent a letter to the capital regarding the poison. They are trying to say that since the Chiyang Sect has broken with the Ji family, they still need a middleman. How about asking the Sect Master to consider me?"

Lou Jingyu thought to himself that it was indeed true.

He had indeed had this intention for a long time, but he never mentioned it.

One reason was that he was really not in a hurry. With the strength of the Chiyang Sect, there would naturally be no shortage of people coming forward to recommend themselves.

The second reason is that although he was willing to cooperate with Zhao Buchi, it was not easy for him to bring it up directly.

Outsiders have always known that he has high standards, and mentioning it proactively would always arouse suspicion.

Lou Jingyu half closed his eyes, as if he was thinking.

Zhao Buchi waited for a long while, almost daring not to breathe.

"You work for His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin. How can I trust you completely?"

Although the previous life proved that Zhao Buchi could handle this relationship well, Lou Jingyu still had to ask.

Otherwise it would seem that he was inconsiderate.

There is no personal connection in official business, only interests, and Lou Jingyu will not let himself be at a disadvantage.

Zhao Buchi quickly handed the letter to Lou Jingyu, which was stamped with a large red clay seal.

"This is what that prince wrote to you. Although I work for the King of Qin, I am still independent. The King of Qin can confirm this for me."

"With me in the middle, the leader and the Chiyang Sect will not suffer any loss. I promise that the information I convey to the leader will be more accurate and faster than the information the Ji family has conveyed to the leader. After all, I am the close minister to the future emperor."

He said this with confidence, and also secretly revealed the current situation in the court to Lou Jingyu.

Lou Jingyu unfolded the letter, glanced at the gist of it, and raised his eyebrows.

In the letter, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin also wanted to socialize with him and invite him to visit the capital.

It seems that some things are indeed different from the previous life.

After reading the letter, Lou Jingyu nodded slightly. This time he was really thinking carefully.

The King of Qin is the Crown Prince's younger brother, and Zhao Buchi has a close relationship with the King of Qin, a relationship that is far closer than he knew in his previous life.

In his previous life, he just thought that Zhao Buchi was reliable and useful, so he asked the shadow guard to investigate the cooperation and it was normal, so he didn't delve into it further.

But judging from this letter, if he cooperates with Zhao Buchi, his relationship with the King of Qin will be inseparable.

It seems that the King of Qin has something to ask of him.

It should be because of the poison in Southern Xinjiang...

Tapped the tabletop with his slender knuckles, Lou Jingyu thought, this is getting interesting.

If the situation in the previous life had developed as it did, there would have been a war between Daxia and Southern Xinjiang sooner or later, and the King of Qin would have been the main force on the battlefield.

He kept to himself in his previous life, but he couldn't get involved with him in this life. He understood the principle of "the lips and the teeth are in danger".

I just want to be good to Eleven, why so many things happen to him?

After a moment, he said, "I do believe you, but this cooperation involves a lot of things. Let me think about it."

This is understandable. After all, the matter is of great importance, so Zhao Buchi naturally agreed.

"Master, please think carefully and write me back when you are ready."

The two of them then talked about the world situation and tax reform until it got dark and they went their separate ways.

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Meeting Lou Jingyu was a rewarding experience for Zhao Buchi, and he prepared to return to Beijing the next day.

Lou Jingyu and Ying Shiyi saw them off, saying nothing more than some words to take care of each other.

Lou Jingyu spoke little, and thanks to Zhao Buchi's talkative mouth, he was able to barely bring out some emotions of parting.

Ying Shiyi had never experienced such an occasion before, so he could only follow his master and say take care in a dry voice.

Then he waited on the side, and when he tilted his head, his eyes were attracted by the half-lifted curtain of the carriage.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the person in the car was Young Master Song.

Ten days passed and Song Yishi was finally able to speak, but his arm was still bandaged around his neck, and he felt a dull pain whenever he saw Lou Jingyu.

I dare not be so presumptuous anymore.

But seeing that Ying Shiyi still only remembered to eat and not to be beaten, he looked happy, but also had a proud and arrogant face.

Humph, there will be no good ending for a shadow guard to become a male concubine.

In the capital, he was accustomed to hearing stories about high-ranking officials and marquises keeping concubines in their backyards, but such favors were only temporary.

It would be better to be a guard for the Song family.

Ying Shiyi glanced at him indifferently, not caring at all about what he was thinking with his eyes rolling around.

After a while, Zhao Buchi also got on the carriage, and Lou Jingyu took Ying Shiyi back. In a few days, they would also go home.