I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 70 National Preceptor

"Lord Cui, please wait."

Fei Xi winked at Mu Qingfeng and chased after her.

"Senior Brother Ji, what does Senior Sister mean?" Mu Qingfeng asked, looking confused.

"Let's follow them first. Young Master Tang, would you like to travel with us?"

"please!"

Her master? A hint of doubt flashed across Tang Huaiyi's eyes. He knew that Wei Jiucheng had gone to the capital more than a month ago, but there was no news coming back from the capital. Had something happened that he was unaware of?

The three of them didn't say anything more and quickly followed the four people in front of them.

"Lord Cui, I have heard that the tea duck at Tongfu Restaurant in Jiangyou is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique flavor and a refreshing tea aroma. I wonder if I would have the honor of inviting you to taste it with me?"

Fei Xi quickly ran to Cui Chou's side and tugged at his sleeve in a flattering manner.

Noticing that his dark sleeve was being tugged, Cui Chou turned around and saw a smiling face.

The little girl's fake smile was too perfunctory, as if she was certain he wouldn't get angry.

Cui Chou glanced at her, shook off her hand, pulled back his sleeve, and walked forward without looking back. He exuded a murderous aura, like a weapon about to be drawn, and his cold words drifted towards the woman following behind him with the fluttering of his sleeves:

"I am preoccupied with official duties and must return to the capital immediately to report. Little girl, you may do as you please."

Seeing that the man truly didn't want to talk to her, Fei Xi stopped smiling, used her Mysterious Steps to leap several times and block Cui Chou's path, then sighed:

"Alas, since we parted at Jiangzhang Courtyard, Fei Xi has always thought she would never see you again in this life. You asked me to prepare the medicine for Sister Yan'er, but I haven't had a chance to give it to you yet. Are you really leaving Jiangyou now?"

Cui Chou stared at the little girl in front of him for a few seconds, his face growing increasingly gloomy and unpleasant. He seemed to have no interest in the medicine Fei Xi had mentioned, and turned to walk towards the shops on the street.

Fei Xi looked up and saw the three large characters "Qiongzhen Pavilion" written on the shop's signboard in a flamboyant style.

"Please come in, distinguished guest."

The shop had just opened early in the morning when Boss Tong, standing at the entrance, immediately saw three officials in their robes and a simply dressed woman in blue approaching his shop. He quickly went up to greet them warmly.

The leading adult and the woman in blue entered the room, while the other two adults stood guard at the door like protectors.

Boss Tong immediately understood; the androgynous man who entered was the real person. The man clearly didn't want to be disturbed, so he quickly led him to a private room upstairs.

However, as soon as the man entered the private room, he sat down in the main seat and stared at the woman in blue standing in front of him with a gloomy expression.

The woman in green stood quietly to one side, a slight smile playing on her lips, saying nothing.

Mr. Tong couldn't quite understand it at first. Generally, the men who came to his shop, especially those with women, were buying jewelry for their wives or concubines.

However, these two guests didn't seem to have that kind of relationship at all; no matter how he looked at it, it felt strange.

But since everyone who enters is a guest, after serving fragrant tea, Boss Tong forced a smile and said:

"Please feel free to tell me what you need, my shop has all kinds of rare and precious treasures, there's sure to be something you'll like."

"Oh? Bring out all the treasures of your shop, the latest jewelry, and let me take a look."

After the boss left, Fei Xi, seeing that no one would disturb her, took out a small jade bottle shaped like a jade gourd from her bosom and handed it to Cui Chou:

"Lord Cui, look at this."

Seeing that the other party had actually taken out something, the fox-like eyes narrowed slightly, then drooped. Cui Chou took the small jade bottle, feeling an itch in his teeth. He desperately wanted to bite the woman in front of him to death, and asked in a rough voice, devoid of any emotion:

When did you figure it out?

"Lord Cui, how is my master?"

The woman before him didn't answer his question, but instead directly asked about what she cared about most. Cui Chou gripped his Aoxue Blade tightly; he had rarely been this angry in recent years.

"Good, very good! Little girl, you're really something! If you didn't need my help, were you planning to never keep your promise for the rest of your life?"

Although there were reasons for the three-day agreement, Fei Xi never intended to keep it from the beginning. Especially now that she has a new partner, it's time to distance herself from Cui Chou.

Having made up her mind, Fei Xi continued to hop around in the opponent's minefield:

"Lord Cui, you jest. Fei Xi has just escaped death after a near-death experience, and has no time or energy to study what you are talking about."

"Hmm?..." The little girl's face showed no signs of illness, but Cui Chou could not forget the little girl's pale face and tightly closed eyes in the Crimson Tent Courtyard, as if she would never open them again.

With a thought, his anger subsided considerably, but he was still puzzled:

"What is your purpose in returning this medicine to me?"

"Of course, I should return your things to their rightful owner. However, I am concerned about my master's safety, so I will not disturb your enjoyment of buying jewelry for your beloved concubine. I will take my leave now."

Just then, Boss Tong led his waiter in carrying four or five exquisite boxes.

My view was blocked, and by the time I finished dealing with the boss, he had already disappeared.

After pondering for a few moments at the top of the stairs, Cui Chou descended the stairs with a cold face and walked to the two subordinates at the door:

"Who was here just now?"

"Reporting to your Excellency, Miss Mu tried to come in but was stopped by your subordinates." Upon hearing the question from their lord, the two captains dared not conceal anything.

"You've all said it." This wasn't a question, but a statement of certainty.

"Your subordinates know their mistake..." The two men immediately knelt down, facing the angelic woman who was also their savior. They felt they would die for her; they only needed to tell her some harmless things, it shouldn't be a problem...

"My lord, isn't it a good thing that Lord Wei is valued by His Majesty? Why don't you just tell Miss Fei directly..."

Before he could finish speaking, the captain was slammed against the wall and coughed up blood.

"If you keep your mouths shut like that again, I'll sew them shut myself. Go back and receive your punishment!"

Inside the private room at Tongfu Restaurant, Fei Xi repeated her words with a frown:

"Does His Majesty wish to appoint Master as Imperial Preceptor?"

"Yes, that's what Brother Luo told me. His Majesty hit it off with Uncle Jiucheng at Qingyang Temple and often invites him to the palace to discuss Taoism. Recently, there have even been rumors circulating in the palace that Uncle Jiucheng will be appointed as the Imperial Preceptor."

So that's why her senior sister glanced at her—she was asking her to gather information! Feeling very useful, Mu Qingfeng blushed with pride and recited everything she had found out.

"Xiao Xi, don't worry, it's not clear whether this matter is good or bad yet. I'll accompany you to the capital tomorrow. The Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture in the capital is my third uncle. He should know about any signs in the palace. I'll ask him for you then."

As Tang Huaiyi spoke, he scooped a spoonful of the fried rabbit into Fei Xi's bowl.

"Hmph, you don't need to accompany Senior Sister. Senior Sister has me and Senior Brother Ji, which is enough."

Mu Qingfeng angrily scooped up a spoonful of rabbit meat as well. The moment it entered her mouth, the outside was crispy and the inside tender, both numbing and fragrant. Her beautiful eyes welled with tears from the spiciness, making her look quite pitiful. But she didn't bother wiping away her tears, pointing at the fried rabbit and saying:

"Senior sister, this is delicious! It's much better than that tea-braised duck!"

Fei Xi chuckled and took out a handkerchief to wipe away her junior sister's tears.

"Xiao Feng is naturally straightforward and has no ill intentions, Brother Yi, thank you for your kindness. But is it alright for you to leave Jiang You at this moment?"

“I know that Miss Mu is straightforward, innocent and carefree, and Huaiyi will not hold it against her. As for the matter of Second Mother, I don’t know how His Majesty will decide. The memorial for Prince Chengen to leave the capital has been rejected. I was just preparing to go to the Prince’s mansion to visit him on behalf of my elder brother.”

"Okay, Xiaoxi won't stand on ceremony with Brother Yi."

Their eyes met suddenly. Looking into those gentle and affectionate eyes, Fei Xi's heart stirred, and her worries immediately subsided.

In this life, she is not alone. She doesn't have to face everything alone, nor does she have to carefully compromise and please others.

Relaxing, Fei Xi scooped up some rabbit meat from her bowl; it was indeed delicious.