I made the villain right.

After Fan Hua returned home, he went to Xu Ruogu to get the prescription.

I wanted to see if Shi Jin had calmed down, but she was nowhere to be seen.

He looked around the yard and saw Zhilu and Du Xuan sitting in the yard.

He walked a few steps closer and asked with concern, "Zhilu, do you know where the lady has gone?"

Zhilu quickly stood up, bowed slightly, and replied softly: "The Crown Prince's Consort went to the General's Mansion."

Fan Hua looked at Zhilu and Du Xuan, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and then he asked: "Why didn't you go with her?"

"The Crown Prince's Consort only brought Miss Shi with her and didn't let me follow."

Fan Hua raised his eyebrows slightly, and after a moment of thought, he understood Shi Jin's intention.

She wanted to create an opportunity for Zhilu and Du Xuan to get along with each other.

Fan Hua continued to ask: "How was the lady feeling before she left? Was there anything unusual?"

Zhilu shook her head, with a bit of confusion in her eyes: "The Crown Prince's Consort went out this morning with a calm expression, and I can't tell what her mood is."

Fan Hua sighed helplessly: "Forget it, then I will go to the general's mansion to find her now."

Upon hearing this, Zhilu immediately reminded him, "Before leaving, the Crown Prince's Concubine specifically told you that you don't have to look for her. She knows the way and will come back naturally when the time comes."

When Fan Hua heard this, he finally understood how she felt.

She is still angry.

Fan Hua looked up and saw Du Xuan and Zhi Lu talking and laughing happily, as if they were living a peaceful and tranquil life.

Somehow, that scene was particularly eye-catching, and he suddenly felt a lump in his throat.

He looked down at the prescription in his hand, and a gleam of light flashed across his eyes.

"Du Xuan, if you have nothing to do now, please give this prescription to His Majesty."

There was no emotion in Fan Hua's tone, it was no different from what he usually said.

Du Xuan didn't notice Fan Hua's strange feelings, and respectfully took the prescription: "Yes, I'll do it right away."

After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.

"return."

Du Xuan walked a few steps, then paused, turned around, and asked in confusion, "What else do you want, Pavilion Master?"

"No need, I can deliver it myself."

Fan Hua's eyes moved back and forth between Du Xuan and Zhi Lu for a moment, then he asked in a low voice: "Have you expressed your feelings to Zhi Lu?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Du Xuan's face, and he replied softly: "Not yet, I want to prepare well and find a suitable time to do it."

Fan Hua sighed inwardly.

He can't even take care of his own wife, so why does he care about other people's marriages?

Fan Hua didn't say anything, just took the medicine from Du Xuan and walked away.

Du Xuan looked at Fan Hua's gradually walking away with a look of surprise on his face.

What's wrong with Pavilion Master? It's very strange today.

Did he have a fight with his wife?

Only his wife can influence his emotions.

General's Mansion.

Shi Jin, Shi Wei and Shi Xiaomian were strolling in the garden.

Shi Jin adjusted the mask on his face with some discomfort.

In front of her were Shi Xiaomian and Shi Wei, father and daughter walking side by side.

Suddenly, Xiao Mian spoke up and asked, "How is Daddy's health lately?"

Facing his daughter's concern, Shi Wei patted his chest and said cheerfully, "My father is in good health as usual, Jin'er, don't worry."

Shi Xiaomian rolled her eyes and asked again, "Where is my brother? Why isn't he at home today?"

"Your brother is busy with official duties at the Dali Temple and probably won't be back for a while. If you need to find him urgently, I will send someone to call him back."

Shi Jin smiled and said, "No need, I just missed you because I haven't seen you for a long time. I just asked casually."

Wei Shi hesitated for a moment, his eyes full of kindness: "Then how about this, you stay at the mansion tonight and meet with your father and brothers."

"There's no rush. I'll come to visit you often in the future. I hope you won't find me annoying then."

Shi Wei showed a look of disapproval on his face: "How could that be? Your father wishes you would come every day."

Shi Xiaomian smiled again and said, "I brought some good Biluochun tea to Dad this time. Dad can drink it in his spare time."

Shi Wei smiled and nodded: "Okay, okay, my daughter is still thoughtful."

Shi Jin followed behind, watching the slightly awkward conversation between the father and daughter, and sighed softly.

After all, mending the relationship between father and daughter cannot be rushed and needs to be done slowly.

She lowered her head in boredom, her eyes falling on the gravel road under her feet.

I began to count the stones on the ground, but my thoughts drifted away involuntarily.

She specifically left a message for Fan Hua, not letting him come along, because she was worried that Fan Hua would notice the flaw.

Although she looks exactly like the original owner, her daily words and actions inevitably reveal some flaws.

Shi Wei glanced back at Shi Jin, then turned to ask Shi Xiaomian in a low voice: "Jin'er, who is the girl behind you? Why is she sighing?"

Shi Xiaomian's face froze, a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face, and a slightly stiff smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"She is my new bodyguard, her name is Shi Xiaomian. She must have encountered some troubles today, which is why she sighed like this."

"I see."

At this time, a hurried voice came from far away: "General, the Holy King came to visit and said he had something important to discuss."

When Shi Xiaomian heard this, her expression became stern: "In that case, then Dad should go quickly."

Shi Wei looked at her and said, "Aren't you going with me?"

Shi Xiaomian waved her hands quickly, "I am a girl, I know nothing about your court affairs, so I won't go, so as not to cause trouble for my father."

After Shi Xiaomian finished speaking, she pulled Shi Jin over and said, "Dad, go quickly. She and I will just stroll around the mansion."

"Okay, father, please go there and come back soon." After saying this, Shi Wei walked away.

When Shi Xiaomian saw Shi Wei leaving, she continued shopping with Shi Jin.

When Shi Wei walked to the corner, he suddenly looked in the direction of Shi Jin, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The two figures were extremely similar. If it weren't for the different colors of their clothes, he really wouldn't be able to tell which one was his daughter's.

He murmured in a low voice: "The two of them look quite similar."

When Shi Wei arrived at the main hall, he found that there was another young woman in the room besides King Shengqing.

"Who is this?" Shi Wei asked.

"She is my disciple, her name is Xie Ru."

Xie Ru smiled at Shi Wei and flattered him respectfully, "I have long heard of General Shi's great name. Seeing you today, I can see that you are truly extraordinary."

Who doesn't like to be praised? After hearing this, Shi Wei smiled heartily.

"Why is your Majesty visiting today?"

"Propose a marriage." King Shengqing said bluntly.

Shi Wei was stunned, not quite understanding: "Who are you talking about?"

"Your son has reached the marriageable age, but he still hasn't married. Isn't the general anxious?"

"Why should I be anxious? My son's marriage is not yet in sight."

"I think Shaoqing's marriage is coming. It depends on whether he will accept it or not. What do you think of Ru'er?"

"Miss Xie looks nice, well-educated, and has an outstanding temperament."

"I am her master. Once a teacher, always a father. She likes Shaoqing Shi, so I want to make the decision for her and propose marriage to General Shi, so as to strengthen the relationship between us in your general's mansion."

Shi Wei hesitated: "This... this depends on my son's wishes."

"Alas, it's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words."

Seeing that Shi Wei still refused to give in, Sheng Qing Wang frowned and asked, "General Shi, do you think Ru'er is not worthy of Shao Qing Shi?"

"Of course not. If a woman like Miss Xie could marry into my general's mansion, it would definitely be a blessing for my son. But my son is stubborn. If he doesn't want to do something, no one can force him. How about I ask for his opinion before making a decision?"

"I think it's okay." Xie Ru responded happily.

She was extremely confident in herself and thought that Shi Sheng would also like her.

Seeing that Xie Ru had no objection, the Holy Lord compromised and said, "Well, let's do it this way."

"Ru'er, please take a look around the mansion first. I have something else to discuss with the general."

"Okay, Master." Xie Ru said and then stepped back.

At this time, the Holy Lord slowly spoke: "How does General Shi usually get along with Shaoqing Shi?"

Shi Wei was stunned, "Why are you asking this?"

King Shengqing hesitated for a moment and said, "This king and Nannan have known each other for some time, but I always feel that there is a network between us. He is deep-minded, and I don't know what to do to get close to him, so I asked you for advice on how to get along with father and son."

"Sheng'er and I get along normally. We play a game of chess or box together in our spare time. There's nothing special about it."

Shi Wei said thoughtfully: "The situation of the prince and the prince is special. Our mode of getting along may not be suitable for him."

"But I know that the prince likes Jin'er the most. If you love Jin'er as much as he loves her, and treat her well, maybe the prince will look at his father differently."

King Shengqing rolled his eyes at Shi Wei and said, "You are clearly seeking personal gain for your daughter."

Shi Wei said seriously, "I'm not joking. Jin'er knows the prince best and must know more than us. Why don't you ask her for advice instead of just imagining it here."

At this moment, Shi Xiaomian and Shi Jin had quietly changed their identities without making any noise. In order to avoid any flaws, they even carefully exchanged their clothes.

When the two of them were about to go back, they unexpectedly ran into Xie Ru who was strolling leisurely in the yard.

When Xie Ru first saw Shi Jin, she was startled for a moment, but then she came to her senses and a seemingly friendly smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"So Junior Sister Shi is also here. Haven't seen each other for a long time?"

Shi Jin looked at Xie Ru calmly.

She and Xie Ru had a very ordinary relationship as fellow students, which was neither good nor bad.

She smiled politely and asked, "Why is Senior Sister Xie here?"

"I am here to visit with my master."

After saying that, her eyes began to wander over Shi Jin, as if she was examining something, with a complex and indistinguishable look quietly emerging in her eyes.

He secretly thought in his heart that Shi Jin was Shi Sheng's biological sister after all. If he could have a good relationship with her, it would be beneficial for her to marry into the general's mansion.

Thinking of this, she opened her red lips and said, "Junior Sister Shi, Senior Brother Bei has explained to everyone the rumors about you before. It was all a misunderstanding. All of this was done by Lin Mu with bad intentions. He deliberately spread rumors to ruin your reputation. We wrongly accused you before, and Lin Mu also got the punishment he deserved and was killed by his enemies."

Shi Jin responded calmly, "I've heard that Lin Mu was killed."

However, when she heard that Pei Luoheng would come forward to help her clarify the rumors, she couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

Pei Luoheng didn't have a good relationship with her and was no different from a stranger.

When did he become so kind?

"But I really didn't expect that the prince actually had such deep feelings for you. He even specifically asked Senior Brother Pei to help you clarify the rumors."

Shi Jin's heart moved, and she understood instantly that it was A Yu who was silently helping her behind the scenes.

Xie Ru thought for a moment, staring at her intently, and deliberately tested her: "Junior Sister Shi, does your brother have someone he likes?"

Shi Jin's heart was filled with alarm. He blinked and asked, "Why are you asking this, Senior Sister Xie? Could it be that you... like my brother?"

Xie Ru didn't act coy at all. She nodded calmly and said, "Yes, I fell in love with him at first sight."

"Ah?" Shi Jin exclaimed in surprise.

I was also quickly thinking about how to respond.

Seeing Shi Jin's reaction, Xie Ru frowned slightly and said in a somewhat unhappy tone, "What's with that expression on your face? Do you think I'm not worthy of your brother?"

Shi Jin waved his hands quickly, showing a flattering smile on his face: "Senior Sister Xie, you misunderstood. I have no such intention. I am just surprised that such an outstanding woman like you, who is both literary and martial, beautiful and intelligent, could have a man who caught your eye."

After hearing Shi Jin's praise, Xie Ru's brows gradually relaxed, and the anger in her heart suddenly eased a lot.

Shi Jin said softly while carefully observing Xie Ru's expression.

"But... my brother already has a girl he likes, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

"Oh?" A hint of subtle disappointment flashed across Xie Ru's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She asked, "But when Master and General Shi were talking about marriage, General Shi didn't mention this matter."

Shi Jin was shocked and thought to himself that something was wrong.

She also asked King Shengqing to propose marriage!

Someone is going to steal Luo Yi's girl away!

She decided to be a good security guard for Shi Sheng and Luo Yi's love.

The first move in this defense war is to brainwash Xie Ru and convince her to let go.

"Brother, I haven't told father about this, so he doesn't know about it yet."

Xie Ru seemed unwilling to give up and wanted to ask further: "Who is that woman?"

"She is Luo Yi from Fengyun Pavilion."

Xie Ru thought carefully about Luo Yi, but knew very little.

There was a hint of reluctance and dissatisfaction in her eyes: "That Luo Yi, is she better than me?"

Shi Jin pursed his lips slightly and said seriously, "Senior sister, love is all about mutual consent and love. As the saying goes, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. In my brother's eyes, Luo Yi is naturally perfect and no one else can compare to her."

Shi Jin paused for a moment and said, "Besides, Senior Sister is so outstanding, why should she worry about not finding a husband who truly loves her? There is really no need for her to rely on her brother for support."

After Shi Jin's earnest persuasion, Xie Ru was convinced.

Xie Ru seemed to understand and nodded slightly: "That's what you said."

Seeing that Xie Ru's attitude had softened, Shi Jin struck while the iron was hot and started his second move by recommending another person to her.

"I know a young talent here. He has excellent character and family background. How about I introduce him to you, Senior Sister?"

When Xie Ru heard this, her eyes lit up and she asked with great interest, "Who is it? Tell me about it."

Shi Jin said with a smile, his eyes revealing a hint of expectation: "Li Muci, the prince of Yunbohou Mansion."

Xie Ru's eyes moved slightly, and she whispered softly: "Li Muci..."

He seemed to be weighing something in his mind, and I didn't know what he was planning.