late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 8
Overcast April 1861, 9
Mei Shuang's kung fu is very good, beyond my expectation.

While I was running ahead, she had already beaten those men in black to pieces.

At that moment, I suddenly felt a surge of admiration for Mei Shuang.

After Mei Shuang repelled those people, she quickly ran towards me and held my hand, "Master Tang, forgive me for being rude."

Mei Shuang talked to me, took my hand, and ran quickly. Her speed was so fast that I felt like I was about to fly.

At that time, I was thinking that if Mei Shuang participated in the Olympics, she would definitely win the gold medal, and those so-called flying people would probably step aside.

Fortunately, Ligong and Toudao Pailou are not far away, and Mei Shuang and I can get there by running. I have never been like this at this moment. Fortunately, Chengde's urban area is small.

When we arrived at Li's main gate, those men in black had already been thrown far away, and I was already exhausted like a dog, and I slumped in front of the gate.

The guard at the gate saw me and greeted me with a smile, "Master Tang, what's wrong with you? Why are you so tired, it looks like someone is chasing you!"

I waved my hand and replied vaguely, "It's nothing, just exercise."

"Oh, please come in, my lord."

The guard made a gesture of invitation to me, and then stood up solemnly again.

I don't dare to stay outside Li Palace anymore, for fear that a bow and arrow flying out of somewhere will pierce my heart straight.

When I got back to my residence, I was so exhausted that I couldn't even speak, but Mei Shuang seemed to be fine, pouring water for me while talking and laughing with me.

"My lord, the Empress Dowager has thought of this a long time ago, so let the slaves come over to protect you, my lord!"

"The Queen Mother is wise." I replied listlessly, and lay down on the table in a daze to sleep.

"My lord, you can't sleep now, let this servant give you a massage, otherwise you will feel more uncomfortable tomorrow." Mei Shuang understandingly helped me onto the bed.

"Mei Shuang, how come your kung fu is so good?" I asked a little surprised.

A young girl, who looks about seventeen or eighteen years old, is surprisingly good at kung fu, which is amazing.

"The servant girl is the queen mother's guardian since she was a child. She has been practicing martial arts since she was three years old. She has been following the queen mother to protect her safety." Mei Shuang explained simply.

Only then did I understand that Mei Shuang should be the kind of hidden guard mentioned in the novel, but Lan'er kept such an important person by my side, wouldn't her safety be guaranteed?

"Mei Shuang, the matter on my side has been settled, you can go back to the Queen Mother's side tomorrow."

"Does your lord despise Mei Shuang?" Mei Shuang suddenly sobbed softly, and knelt down in front of me, "The queen mother has given your servants to your lord, so Mei Shuang is your lord's, unless Mei Shuang dies gone."

"Get up, I didn't mean that, I was worried, you come here to protect me, what if the Queen Mother is in danger?" I hurriedly explained.

Although I don't have any hobbies in being a flower protector, I don't like seeing women shed tears the most.

"My lord, don't worry, there are not only slaves and maidservants around the Queen Mother." Mei Shuang stood up, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

"My lord, Mei Shuang saved my lord's life today. Can my lord accept Mei Shuang? Mei Shuang doesn't ask for a title, but just wants to be by my lord's side."

(End of this chapter)