I made the villain right.

"No wonder Fengyun Pavilion doesn't seem so dark and depressing now. Everyone can still chat about gossip together."

Shi Jin's words immediately brought everyone's thoughts back to reality.

"Sister, why do you want to gossip?" Shi Sheng asked curiously.

Shi Jin pursed his lips slightly and chuckled, "Brother, gossip is a form of entertainment. It's just people sitting together and chatting about the people in the world and all kinds of anecdotes and interesting things."

After hearing this, Shi Sheng couldn't help but laugh: "I see."

Hearing this, Ran Ke quickly tried to make up for it, saying, "Our Fengyun Pavilion's secret guards are not made of steel, and they also need entertainment. Gossiping can help relieve stress."

"Has the cold poison in your bodies been cured?" Shi Jin suddenly thought of something and said something out of concern.

Ran Ke sighed and shook his head: "I have been working hard on the antidote for many years and found that this poison is particularly difficult to treat. With what I have learned so far, I can't cure it, I can only alleviate it."

When everyone heard this, they all looked disappointed and the atmosphere in the carriage became solemn for a moment.

At this moment, Xu Ruogu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke crisply: "Sister Jin, in the precious medical book that Grandpa passed on to me before he died, there is a record of the antidote for this cold poison."

As soon as these words were spoken, they caused an uproar.

Everyone had expressions of surprise and joy on their faces, and all their eyes turned to Xu Ruogu, their eyes full of expectation and hope.

"Gu'er, are you serious?" Shi Jin confirmed again, with a hint of uncontrollable excitement and trembling in his voice.

"Of course, I'm not wrong." Xu Ruogu said in a firm tone, his eyes revealing confidence and determination.

"That's great." Ran Ke couldn't help but shout out loud. The haze that had been accumulating in his heart for a long time due to the cold poison seemed to begin to dissipate at this moment.

"When we return to Beijing, I can teach you the formula of the antidote." Xu Ruogu blinked his bright eyes and said with a hint of childishness but very seriously.

Ran Ke was so excited that she pinched Xu Ruogu's little face and said in a brisk tone, "Well, little Gu is worthy of being the grandson of Old Xu. He has inherited the true teachings and has helped us a lot."

That action was full of intimacy and gratitude towards Xu Ruogu, causing the introverted child Xu Ruogu's cheeks to blush slightly.

He lowered his head slightly and pursed his lips somewhat embarrassedly, but his eyes also revealed a hint of joy and shyness of being recognized.

After a moment, Shi Jin turned his gaze to Luo Yi again and asked in confusion: "Yi Yi, what about you? How did you join them?"

"Before I entered Fengyun Pavilion, I was a businessman who was good at accounting and management. He knew my past, so he appointed me as the dean of the Second Hospital." Luo Yi raised his head slightly with a bit of pride on his face.

"Since the Pavilion Master abolished many inhumane profiteering businesses, the pressure on the Pavilion's expenses increased day by day. In order to ensure the long-term development of Fengyun Pavilion, he resolutely plunged into the business world and established Fumengxuan in the economically prosperous capital, attracting many dignitaries and wealthy businessmen. Later, he opened a bank with abundant financial reserves and gained a firm foothold in the bank industry."

"To run these businesses, you need capable people, so he established the Second Hospital, and I was appointed as the president due to his appreciation and trust, managing these many affairs on his behalf."

Ran Ke's mind seemed to have some past memories, and his eyes unconsciously showed admiration. He said with full respect: "Our Pavilion Master is a dragon among men, extremely intelligent, brave and resourceful, wise and brave, and a master of strategy. Whatever he is determined to accomplish, he can accomplish it despite all the difficulties ahead, and he provides us with shelter and support."

As soon as Ran Ke's compliments came out, Shi Jin raised his eyebrows inadvertently, and glanced at Ran Ke with a bit of exploration in his eyes.

After confirming through eye contact, Ran Ke is definitely a fanboy of A Yu.

She said with a hint of resentment: "Ran Ke, you are praising A Yu so much that I, your wife, have no room to show off. You should save some words of praise for me."

As soon as Shi Jin finished speaking, everyone was stunned at first, and then burst into cheerful laughter.

……

The streets of Kyoto are bustling with people.

Shi Xiaomian walked out of the gate of Yunbohou Mansion. She was wearing a black long skirt and a veil hat on her head, and walked leisurely towards the East Street Market.

She deliberately covered her face, so she wore a veil when she went out every day. Although her face was vaguely visible under the soft gauze, it looked beautiful, but she couldn't stand it for a long time.

Every time I have to look at people and things through a barrier, it really strains my eyes and it is also inconvenient when fighting with others.

So she decided to go to the street to buy a mask to cover her face.

She strolled through the streets of Kyoto. Along the way, there were all kinds of shops selling jewelry, rouge, silk, various snacks, etc.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, she finally saw a shop selling masks and walked in immediately.

The shopkeeper saw him coming and said with a smile: "We have all kinds of masks in our store. You can choose any mask you want."

Shi Xiaomian glanced at the masks hanging on the wall, and a mask shaped like butterfly wings caught her attention.

She immediately raised her hand and pointed, "I want that mask."

"Okay." Seeing this, the shopkeeper immediately took off the mask and gave it to her.

After Shi Xiaomian got the mask and went back, when she passed by the general's mansion on the way, she slowly slowed down her pace and finally stopped.

Her eyes were fixed on the general's mansion, and there seemed to be waves surging in her eyes, with a hint of sadness revealed.

After a moment, she took a deep breath, turned and left.

At this moment, in a corner, a pair of eyes were silently watching her every move.

When Xiaomian's figure gradually went away, the owner of this sight, a secret guard, flashed out from the darkness and hurriedly ran towards Fumengxuan.

Inside Fumengxuan, a group of craftsmen were busy working.

Some used saws to cut the damaged steps, making crackling sounds and sending wood chips flying everywhere.

Some were repairing doors and windows, carefully restoring the damaged parts to make them look like new; the sound of hammers hitting echoed throughout the house.

Some were cleaning up the dust and debris in the house.

Some were moving new furnishings.

Everyone is doing their own thing, hoping to restore the former refinement and elegance of Fumengxuan as soon as possible.

In the underground attic, Du Xuan was reporting the situation to Fan Hua.

"Master, I can't find out Shi Xiaomian's background. Apart from her name, I haven't been able to find any useful information." Du Xuan frowned, looking embarrassed.

Fan Hua's eyes shone, "How could this be?"

At this time, the secret guard who was responsible for watching Shi Xiaomian walked in and said, "Master, today the woman went out of the mansion to sell masks. When she passed by the general's mansion, she stopped in front of the mansion gate for a while. I don't know what she was thinking about, but she didn't go in."

After hearing this, Fan Hua frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he said, "Keep watching her and pay close attention to her every move."

"Yes." The secret guard took the order and left.

"The Pavilion Master suspects that Shi Xiaomian intends to get close to Madam." Du Xuan speculated softly.

Fan Hua looked solemn: "It's possible. This woman's identity is unknown and her actions are so mysterious. We have to be on guard."

Fan Hua suddenly thought of something, so he asked, "When will the Fan Mansion be repaired? Although the Houhou Mansion is nice, it is not my home after all. I hope that Madam can move in when she returns."

"I have sent people to urge the craftsmen. According to the current progress, the work can be completed in three days at most." Du Xuan responded respectfully.

He thought for a moment, and then Fan Hua made a decision in his heart: "I will go meet Xiao Mian."

After saying that, he strode out of the attic.

At this time, Xiao Mian returned to the residence of Yunbohou Mansion and gently closed the door.

She slowly walked to the table in the room, gently took off the veil on her head and placed it aside.

Then, she picked up the exquisite black mask, raised her hand slightly, and gently put the mask on her face. The mask fit her face tightly, leaving only her two eyes and full, round red lips exposed.

Shi Xiaomian sat in the courtyard, looking at the flowers in the distance with a somewhat empty gaze. Her thoughts drifted to who knows where, and she was immersed in her own world in a daze.

At this time, Fan Hua arrived quietly.

He walked into the courtyard with steady steps, his eyes fixed on Shi Xiaomian's figure, with a curious look in his eyes.

After a moment, he asked in a cold voice: "Who are you?"

Shi Xiaomian heard this, looked back, and responded calmly: "Shi Xiaomian."

Fan Hua suddenly realized and said slowly, "It turned out to be Miss Shi. You put on the mask and I couldn't recognize you for a while. I hope you won't blame me."

Fan Hua paused slightly and observed Shi Xiaomian's reaction carefully.

"Miss Shi is wearing a mask while enjoying the scenery, but it is still a layer of separation, which affects her vision. It is better to take it off."

Shi Xiaomian said nonchalantly: "It's okay, I wear a mask to cover the scars on my face, so as not to scare others."

Seeing this, Fan Hua hurriedly bowed and apologized: "I am sorry for being rude, please don't mind Miss Shi."

"It's okay," Shi Xiaomian said coldly.

"Speaking of which, Miss Shi and my wife are destined to meet, as they share the same surname. I wonder where she is from? I think Miss Shi has an extraordinary temperament, and I think she must be from a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and a place with abundant natural resources. There must be unique customs and charming scenery. If he has free time one day, he will definitely take my wife there for a tour."

He looked at Shi Xiaomian, trying to find some clues from her expression.

"I was born in a small border town. My parents died when I was young, and I was left alone. Fortunately, my adoptive father took care of me and provided me with food and clothing. Unexpectedly, my adoptive father was murdered by a villain and died. Since then, I have been wandering around the world, without a fixed place to live."

When Fan Hua heard this, a dark look flashed across his eyes.

He didn't know if it was his illusion, but Shi Xiaomian's answers were flawless, as if she knew his intentions and always answered to the point, trying to dispel his doubts.

What she mentioned is difficult to verify.

This woman is so tight-lipped, is she really telling the truth, or is there some conspiracy behind this?

Since it concerns Mianmian, he should be more careful.

However, she had dared to mention that she had a favor with Mianmian before, so it must not be a lie. Therefore, once she confronted Mianmian, the lie would be self-defeating.

However, she had previously mentioned that she had a debt of gratitude to Mianmian, so it should not be a lie she made up.

After all, once you confront Mianmian face to face, the truth will be revealed.

There is no other way at the moment, but to wait patiently for Mianmian to return and find out her intentions.