Group pet Xiaopangbao: I have four big daddies

Chapter 1347 I always knew
The courtyard became quiet, so quiet that even the insects flew away on their own, not daring to come any closer.

“There must have been some kind of agreement between you two,” Ye Qianning said, stating the facts rather than asking a question. “Perhaps it was to protect someone, or perhaps it was to exchange for something, so you have to be bound by them, and you can’t mention the matter of Tiger Roaring in the Jade Forest to anyone.”

She didn't ask about the contents of the agreement, nor did she force him to explain. She simply and calmly broke through the barrier, while still giving him ample room to maneuver.

As Sang Zhi gazed into Ye Qianning's clear eyes, the darkness in them gradually faded, replaced by a complex mix of emotions: surprise, relief, and a hint of barely perceptible grievance.

He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, his voice slightly hoarse: "You... always knew?"

Ye Qianning nodded gently: "I had a vague idea when I saw the people around you when we met again. I was even more certain after recently finding some clues about Tiger Roaring in the Jade Forest."

She never considered questioning him, because she knew that if he could answer, she wouldn't need to ask.

If he cannot say, asking will only make things more difficult for both of us.

She believed that his nature had not changed.

The wind, carrying the fragrance of flowers, gently dispelled some of the melancholy in Sang Zhi's heart.

It turns out she didn't distrust him; she just understood him too well.

He gazed at her, his Adam's apple bobbing, and all the words he wanted to say were condensed into a single, soft whisper: "Wait for me."

When he breaks free of those shackles, when he can stand before her openly and honestly.

The guard from Xiyan ran back to Xi Liuyuan's residence, his face still showing lingering fear as he reported, "Master! You didn't see what happened just now, it was too brutal!" Xi Liuyuan stood by the window, and upon hearing this, slowly turned around, his expression still indifferent: "She was truly enraged."

It seems I've never seen Ye Qianning so unhappy in all these years.

How much of a place does Sang Zhi hold in her heart that makes her trust him so much?

"The guards around the Eighth Prince of Beili are incredibly skilled, but the Xiang family has even more secret guards who show no mercy!" The guard was still shaken by the bloody scene just now. "The scariest one is Miss Ye, who ordered the killings with eyes as cold as ice."

Xi Liuyuan gently stroked the windowsill with his fingertips, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes. It wasn't surprise, but rather confirmation of what he had been thinking: "What she said was not false."

He paused, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority, and ordered, "Pass on my order: all the Xiyan secret guards remaining at the Xiang family's residence must behave themselves and not act without authorization. In particular, remember, they are not allowed to approach Ye Qianning's courtyard even half a step."

"Yes! I understand!" the guard quickly replied.

Xiang Family, Guest House.

Feng Xiuyi found Old Master Feng's courtyard and excitedly rushed in. When he looked up, he saw the old man holding a cup of hot tea, his mouth almost stretched to his ears with a smile.

He immediately went up to him and couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa, did you bring me to the Xiang residence today because... was it so that Ye Qianning and I could be introduced?"

Old Feng paused, his hand holding the teacup still, and then put it down. He stroked his beard and smiled, "In a sense, it is, but..." He changed the subject, his eyes showing a hint of disdain, "You yourself are unwilling, and Grandpa also thinks that she might not be interested in you. It would be great if she could recognize me as her godfather."

Feng Xiuyi immediately objected: "What do you mean by 'adopting a godfather'? Who said I didn't want to come? I've wanted to see her for a long time, I just didn't know it was really her before. I'm overjoyed to see her today!"