Chapter 85 Shuo Mouse

After entering the room, they saw Shi Jinzheng sitting at the table in a daze, looking at the dim candlelight in a daze.

A servant from the post house brought some food and a pot of hot tea.

Because it was getting too late, we only had four pieces of cake that had already cooled down and a small pickle.

The second master didn't care at all, he just took the hot tea and poured some into the bowl, made two cakes and started eating them. Seeing Shi Jin's slightly surprised look, he couldn't help but use his bamboo chopsticks to order the remaining ones.

Two pieces of cake, "What's wrong? You don't like eating it?"

Shi Jin shook her head. She just never thought that the second master, who was well-dressed and well-fed, could endure such hardships.

Immediately he also took the bowl and chopsticks, followed the second master's method, took a piece of cake, tore it into small pieces, soaked it in the tea, and took a sip.

She hasn't eaten all day today and is already hungry.

The taste was unexpectedly good. I didn't care about the image at the moment, so I ate it quickly and silently with a bowl.

The two of them had a meal and washed briefly before wanting to settle down.

However, the bed was not big and only had a thin quilt. Shi Jin hesitated for a moment and then discussed, "Second Master, please sleep on the bed. I will fetch the brocade quilt from the carriage and rest on the bench for the night."

Can."

The second master glanced at her briefly, knowing that she was still worried about what happened during the day, so he didn't want to force her. He stood up and said, "I'll go and squeeze in with Shi Mo, and you can rest for now."

After that, she walked out without any hesitation. When she reached the door, Fang looked sideways at her and said, "Remember to lock the door at night. The inn is quite chaotic after all."

Shi Jin originally thought that the second master must be as rogue as Bai Ri, but unexpectedly he became a humble gentleman now.

She didn't have the nerve to invite the second master to sleep with her, so she nodded obediently, "I understand, second master."

Shi Mo's room is next to it.

He ate solid food during the day and did not eat anything at night. He was very sleepy because of the rush.

The second master knocked on the door, but there was no response. However, thunderous snoring could be heard through the door, and he was obviously fast asleep.

He had a dark face at that moment.

I thought about going downstairs to find the Yi Cheng to arrange a room, but as soon as I passed by Shi Jin's room, I heard a frightened scream inside.

The scream was a bit frightening, but it was suppressed for fear of disturbing other people's dreams. If they weren't just passing by, it would be difficult for anyone to notice.

Qi Mojing paused, and was hesitating whether to knock on the door and ask what was going on, when he saw the door suddenly opened from the inside, and Shi Jin ran out with panic on his face.

Suddenly, the second master was standing at the door, and she pounced on him without paying attention.

"What's wrong?" Er Ye patted her back with his hand and asked.

Shi Jin opened the distance between the two of them, with fear still in his eyes, "There is a mouse in the quilt!"

God knows, she had just laid down on the bed, pulled off the thin quilt and was about to go to sleep, when unexpectedly, a huge mouse climbed onto her feet. She suddenly felt horrified and fell down from the bed with a scream.

"Then... let me go in and take a look?" He coughed lightly and asked her.

"It's okay." Shi Jin was stunned for a moment, then managed to calm down and said, "The mouse should have run away by now. Second Master, please go to bed. Good night!"

Having said that, she closed the door with lightning speed, and the sound of the door bolt being pushed across the door was heard through the door panel. The second master's raised arm stretched out in such a lonely manner, but also let go in embarrassment.

Go down.

After a long while, he sneered, and the second master went to find the Yi Cheng to arrange a house...

.

Although Shi Jin sternly rejected the second master, he was still worried.

Every time I wake up from a drowsy state, I can always hear the rustling sound floating in my ears.

Especially when she thought about the feeling of that furry thing climbing up little by little on her toes, she felt goosebumps rising on every inch of her skin.

After a sleepless night, the next morning, when the sky was still dark and Shi Jin was about to fall asleep, he heard Shi Mo's knock on the door.

She got up quickly, not caring about eating, and hurriedly got into the carriage with Shi Mo.

The second master had prepared the breakfast, and the steamed stuffed buns with plain stuffing were still steaming. As the carriage shook, several people set off on the road again. The second master threw a bun to her, and Shi Jin took it, and started to bite it in a panic.

It's rare to see a maid like her sit and eat ready-made food. Although Shi Jin accepted the second master's buns, she still felt uneasy.

The second master didn't know when he got up. Today he is still wearing a black robe, but the pattern is darker and more restrained. After all, it is inconvenient to show off when going out.

When he saw Shi Jin's eyes were dark and heavy, he couldn't help but ask her, "Did you sleep well last night?"

"It's okay." Shi Jin was vague, not wanting to mention the thrilling experience last night.

Seeing that she refused to say anything, the second master stopped asking and immediately closed his eyes to rest his mind.

After Shi Jin finished eating the buns, he wanted to drink water, but thinking about the embarrassing incident yesterday, he couldn't help but lick his dry lips, barely suppressing his thirst, and his head began to feel tired little by little.

Gradually unable to hold on any longer, she found a corner to lean on, feeling drowsy and trying to catch up on her sleep.

Fortunately, the second master did not suffer from madness today, and the two of them were in peace along the way.

After another five or six days, we walked all the way to the border of Xiangyang. The number of hungry people fleeing famine gradually increased on the road.

Shi Jin lifted up the curtain on the car window and saw through the gap a lot of hungry people sitting or lying down among the travelers. All of these people were wearing thin clothes, and some of them still had dirt on their clothes after the mud had dried.

Niba, all of them looked bleak, showing that they had been hungry for many days.

The guards of Xiangyang City all held spears to drive away these hungry people to prevent them from taking the opportunity to sneak into the city.

There was a hint of unbearability on her face.

The second master, however, remained calm, "These people came out to flee with their remaining food. They look sallow and skinny, but they are still alive. The further we go to Nanyang Mansion, the more shocking it becomes."

He lowered the curtains for Shi Jin, preventing her from seeing the mournful scene outside.

Shi Mo's carriage was inspected by the guards of Xiangyang City, and he took out his badge and entered the city easily.

After passing through the huge, heavy and simple Xiangyang City Gate, Shi Jin turned his head and asked the second master, "Why did I come to Nanyang Mansion this time for these people?"

"Yes, and no." The second master took a sip from the tea cup, lowered his eyes and concentrated his calculations, "I came here to make a name for myself."

It was indeed for the name, but not for his own name, but for the name of the fifth prince.

However, there is no need to tell her this.

However, Shi Jin knelt down solemnly on the carpet on the carriage and looked at him seriously, "No matter what the second master has in mind, I know that the second master cares about the people. Although Shi Jin is just a prostitute, here he is.

I want to thank Second Master for his great kindness on behalf of the people in the cities and towns affected by the disaster!"

After saying that, she knelt down on the ground, looking extremely pious.

Not as repelling him as before, but with some respect and admiration.

The second master just wondered, "How did you know that I was interested in the victims? It's impossible to say that I only saw the profit here."

Shi Jin only looked at him with her clear black and white eyes. Her eyes were crystal clear, as if all the dirty thoughts could not hide in them.

Is such a gentle Shi Jin her true self?

The second master thought to himself.

Thank you to Red Sleeve Book Friends, Banxia Liuli Shang, and Zui Chunfeng 162 for your monthly tickets. Thank you all for your recommendation votes^O^

As always, happy reading~
Chapter completed!