From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

"I just came back from outside and heard that you passed the ninth-rank martial arts assessment."

In a secluded spot, Gu Chengze looked at Chen Shi and couldn't help but smile.

"You're really something."

"It was just luck."

"A lucky break? Can a lucky break break Lu'er's arm?"

Gu Chengze's face suddenly darkened, and he let out a soft snort.

"You're really ruthless."

"...Second Master, please calm down! It was Lu'er who kept provoking me, and I had no choice but to fight back. I didn't expect to hurt him."

Chen Shi felt a pang of panic. Could Gu Chengze be here to seek justice for Lu'er?

Lu'er was his personal servant, and had been his page since childhood. Even if their relationship wasn't as close as that of Xiao Fengxiao and Yun'er, it was still far beyond that of ordinary servants.

"He is my servant, and you are my servant too. You are not a servant from another courtyard. You hurt him and embarrassed me. Why should I be angry?"

Gu Chengze snorted lightly, looking completely indifferent.

Chen Shi was taken aback. Gu Chengze completely disregarded the years of friendship Lu'er had shared with him, truly showing no compassion or loyalty.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. If he were a man of honor, why would he try to get someone else to sleep with his wife?

This put Chen Shi at ease.

"However, Jia Shun will certainly not let this go so easily."

"this……"

Chen Shi paused again. Oh, right, there's also Jia Shun.

As a retainer of a seventh-rank martial artist, Chen Shi would indeed face some trouble if he wanted to avenge his son.

"Hehe, look how scared you are. Don't worry, I've already told Jia Shun not to cause you any trouble."

Gu Chengze suddenly smiled and continued.

"Besides, the quality test is based on ability. If Lu'er is not capable, who can he blame?"

"Yes, thank you, Second Master, thank you, Second Master."

Chen Shi pretended to be delighted and thanked him repeatedly.

Although Gu Chengze spoke up, given his unloved and neglected position in the Marquis's mansion, he probably couldn't make Jia Shun swallow his anger with just a few words.

Chen Shi still needs to be careful around Jia Shun.

"Alright, if you do things for me, I'll naturally keep you safe."

Gu Chengze smiled smugly, then suddenly lowered his voice.

"You'll have to be even more careful with that job."

They arrived as expected.

When Gu Chengze called him over, Chen Shi guessed that it must be about that job again.

He was all red-faced and white-faced just now, all because of that same errand.

"Yes."

Chen Shi secretly had a headache. He was not capable of sleeping with Xiao Fengxiao!

With Xiao Fengxiao's abilities, if even the slightest clue were discovered, he would probably lose his life!

However, Chen Shi dared not disobey Gu Chengze and could only agree for the time being.

In short, let's postpone it for as long as possible.

"It's not enough for you to just say yes; you should take some real action."

Just as Chen Shi was about to feign compliance, Gu Chengze spoke up again.

Chen Shi couldn't help but shudder.

action……

What could he possibly do? Confess his feelings to Xiao Fengxiao? Or force himself on her, taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, and just pinning her down on the bed and having sex with her?

Isn't that just asking for death?!

"Second Master, I am just a servant, and I have only just arrived in this courtyard. I haven't even had much contact with Second Madam yet. If I do anything out of line, I'm afraid it will backfire."

"Although you've only been here a short time, Xiao Fengxiao has already taken you as a confidant. My judgment was correct; you are indeed very capable."

Gu Chengze smiled, a sinister glint in his eyes.

"That's about right. I've been ignoring Xiao Fengxiao for a while now, and she's probably itching to get rid of her. Your initiative to come to her now is like an ice cube in the sweltering summer, perfect for cooling her down."

"But……"

"No buts! Just do as I say!"

Gu Chengze gave a stern rebuke, followed by a soothing remark.

"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to climb all over Xiao Fengxiao. I finally found a suitable servant like you, and I don't want all my efforts to be in vain."

"Yes, thank you for your understanding, Second Master."

"Here, take this."

Gu Chengze then took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and tossed it to Chen Shi.

Chen Shi took it and saw a poem written on it:

I stand on the cold bank, gazing at the flowing water.

I long to follow the lonely moon down to Yangzhou.

Above, celestial stars hang low over the vast wilderness.

Look, the river's reflection is swaying in the autumn breeze.

"This is……"

After reading it, Chen Shi's expression changed drastically.

This is an acrostic poem!

It appears to be a poem about gazing at the autumn river at night, but if you connect the first character of each line, you'll understand its meaning.

Chen Shi felt a bad premonition when he wondered what Gu Chengze meant by giving him this acrostic poem.

"What, you noticed?"

Gu Chengze smiled and couldn't help but take another look at Chen Shi.

"You actually saw through the poem's mystery at a glance. I didn't expect you to be so knowledgeable."

"Before entering the manor, I had only studied for two years."

Chen Shi gave a casual reply, but in his heart he thought it was just an acrostic poem, nothing mysterious, and it didn't require any knowledge.

However, when Chen Shi was young, his family was relatively well-off. His father sent him and his elder brother to study. Chen Shi had a very good memory and learned everything quickly. His teacher also praised him.

But after two years of schooling, he hadn't made much progress. His mother said he wasn't cut out for studying and that it was a waste of money, so she stopped sending him to school and only supported his older brother's education.

"Go back and copy this poem down, then find an opportunity to give it to Xiao Fengxiao."

"Huh? This!"

Although he had a premonition, Chen Shi was still startled.

If he were to hand this acrostic poem to Xiao Fengxiao, wouldn't that be blatant flirting? Moreover, with the poem as irrefutable evidence, he wouldn't be able to deny it.

He dared to harass the mistress of the house; it would be strange if he weren't beaten to death.

"Second Master, spare my life!"

Chen Shi immediately begged for mercy; Gu Chengze was trying to kill him.

"What are you afraid of? Didn't I tell you? Xiao Fengxiao has been left hanging by my nose for so long, she must be missing you terribly now. If you give her this poem, she won't kill you, she'll even try to make you her lover and have a good time with you."

"But, this, this is probably..."

"Alright, with you being so hesitant and fearful, when will you ever get into Xiao Fengxiao's bed!"

Gu Chengze snorted coldly and continued.

"Don't worry, I won't let you die. I've already thought of everything. Don't hand it over directly to Xiao Fengxiao, but rather leave it in front of her unintentionally."

Why is that?

"Fool, if Xiao Fengxiao is interested in you, she will definitely seduce you, and you can take advantage of the situation. If she is not interested in you for the time being, and she questions you, you can lie and say that you accidentally dropped it and that it was not meant for her. At most, she will blame you for having impure thoughts, but she will not kill you."

"so."

Chen Shi wiped the fine sweat from his forehead and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

That is indeed a solution.

At this point, it must be said that Gu Chengze was indeed cunning, especially in dragging Xiao Fengxiao into this mess.

"Alright, go and get on with it as soon as possible."

Having explained everything, Gu Chengze waved his hand.

"Yes."

Chen Shi nodded and turned to leave.

Touching the acrostic poem in his pocket, he was still uneasy. This was forcing him to confront Xiao Fengxiao.