From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

"Why did it take you so long to get back?"

As soon as Chen Shi returned to the Marquis's residence, someone came to deliver a message that Second Mistress Ze had summoned him.

It wasn't his shift this morning, so why did Xiao Fengxiao want to see him?

Chen Shi's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Xiao Fengxiao picked up that acrostic poem?

Last night, Chen Shi suddenly discovered that the handkerchief with the acrostic poem written on it was missing.

He remembered clearly that the manual for "Night Battle in All Directions" was still there when he left Gu Chengze's study the night before, because it was kept with the handkerchief.

Upon careful recollection, it is highly likely that when rescuing Xiao Fengxiao, he was asked to take off his shirt to keep warm, and it accidentally fell out.

Chen Shi was just thinking of going to look for the artificial hill, but Xiao Fengxiao was in a hurry to see him.

"This is troublesome."

If Xiao Fengxiao really picked it up and understood the meaning of the poem, he probably wouldn't let him off the hook.

Chen Shi felt uneasy, but since Xiao Fengxiao had summoned him, he dared not disobey. He could only go to see Xiao Fengxiao first and then decide what to do next.

If Xiao Fengxiao really did pick it up, he would say that it was something he wrote for someone else and accidentally dropped.

In that case, Xiao Fengxiao shouldn't blame him too much.

"Come with me."

When they arrived at the second gate, a maid was already waiting. She said something and then turned to walk inside.

Chen Shi took a deep breath and followed him inside.

He led Xiao Fengxiao directly into the house. Chen Shi stood outside the inner room and, through the curtain, saw Xiao Fengxiao leaning against the couch, seemingly still somewhat weak.

Yun'er served him from the side, her face showing no particular expression.

"Why are you so late!"

Chen Shi had just finished his greetings when Xiao Fengxiao gave a cold shout.

"I...overslept."

Chen Shi opened his mouth, but could only make up a lie on the spot.

"Hmph, while you're enjoying yourself in that slut's arms every night, you've forgotten all about your duties!"

Xiao Fengxiao's face darkened, and he reprimanded her again.

"In that case, I think you'd better go back to the servants' quarters!"

"Second Madam, please calm down! I really just overslept for a moment, and besides, didn't you ask me to take care of Cui Nong earlier..."

"I……"

Xiao Fengxiao was momentarily speechless, realizing that he had lost his composure. He then waved his hand and softened his tone.

"Alright, alright, I'll let you off this time. You can stay there. But if there's a next time, you'll be severely punished!"

"Thank you, Second Grandma!"

Chen Shi quickly thanked him and breathed a sigh of relief.

He had just unlocked the door for Cui Nong; it would be too painful if she were not allowed to stay there.

At the same time, he was puzzled, wondering what was wrong with Xiao Fengxiao so early in the morning.

"Alright, let's get down to business. Do you know that Lu'er is dead?"

Xiao Fengxiao spoke again, asking a question casually.

Chen Shi's heart, which had just been at ease, instantly jumped into his throat again.

The reason they were in such a hurry to call him over was because of Lu'er. Did they already know that he had killed Lu'er?

"Know."

The situation is still unclear; we must not show weakness.

Chen Shi tried his best to calm himself down and nodded.

"I was outside the second gate yesterday when Lu'er's body was carried out."

"Yes, as you know, Second Master only had Lu'er as his personal servant. Now that Lu'er is dead, we have to arrange a new servant to serve Second Master personally."

"Second Grandmother is right."

Chen Shi breathed a sigh of relief, no longer dwelling on Lu'er's death.

Damn, that scared him to death.

Immediately afterward, Chen Shi was taken aback again, wondering why Xiao Fengxiao had brought this up.

Could it be?

Suddenly realizing what was happening, Chen Shi looked at Xiao Fengxiao in surprise.

"I've already spoken to the Second Master, and he's going to make you his personal servant."

Xiao Fengxiao didn't beat around the bush and said it directly.

"Second Master has already agreed."

"I……"

Chen Shi opened his mouth, feeling a surge of anxiety.

How could he possibly be Gu Chengze's personal servant!

Because of that job, he now avoids Gu Chengze like the plague. If he becomes Gu Chengze's personal servant, wouldn't he have to face Gu Chengze every day and every moment? How can he then refuse that job?

Looking at Xiao Fengxiao, Chen Shi was speechless again. This woman didn't realize that she had brought this upon herself.

"Let's not talk about thanking you yet."

They thought Chen Shi was just too happy. After all, a personal servant was not only a second-class servant, but also the person closest to the master, whose status was far superior to that of other servants.

Even the stewards of some first-class servants had to show them a degree of respect.

Xiao Fengxiao's expression hardened again, and he asked in a deep voice.

"Then do you know why I made you Second Master's personal servant?"

"So... I can keep an eye on Second Master?"

"Ha, you are indeed clever."

Xiao Fengxiao nodded and said with a serious expression.

"Don't forget, you're one of my men. From now on, you'd better keep an eye on Second Master! Especially, if he's out having affairs, you'd better come back and report to me immediately!"

"……yes."

Chen Shi nodded reluctantly, but inwardly he kept complaining.

Making him watch over Gu Chengze? How could Xiao Fengxiao even think of that!

Despite his complaints, Chen Shi dared not disobey Xiao Fengxiao's decision.

"Alright, Second Master is in his study, go see him."

After giving some more instructions, Xiao Fengxiao raised his hand to Chen Shi.

"Yes."

Chen Shi responded, bowed, and left the room.

Standing in the courtyard, he couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile. Then he took a deep breath and headed to Gu Chengze's study.

"Come in."

Inside the study, Gu Chengze sat behind his desk and said in a deep voice.

"Greetings, Second Master."

Chen Shi entered, bowed, and stood aside.

Looking at this study, I couldn't help but think of the night before last.

It was here that he stole the key and killed Lu'er.

She glanced at Gu Chengze furtively, but there was nothing unusual; he probably hadn't noticed anything.

"Second Grandma has already told you."

Just as Chen Shi was pondering, Gu Chengze spoke up.

"Yes."

Chen Shi nodded in response.

"Second Madam is too kind, saying that I will be Second Master's personal servant in the future."

Did she say anything else?

Gu Chengze raised his head and looked at Chen Shi with a gloomy gaze.

"I said so."

Chen Shi hesitated slightly before speaking truthfully.

"Second Madam instructed me to keep an eye on Second Master and to report to her immediately if he gets into any trouble outside."

"You want me to watch over you? Heh, that bitch Xiao Fengxiao, how could she know that you're actually mine!"

Gu Chengze sneered twice, his face full of smugness.

Chen Shi gave a dry laugh, but in his heart he thought, "I'm your father!"

"But this is just right. This way, you can come to the courtyard anytime and have more opportunities to interact with Xiao Fengxiao."

"what?"

"What are you 'huh' for! You'd better hurry up and do the job I gave you! From now on, go into the courtyard whenever you have free time and hang around in front of Xiao Fengxiao more often. I've been keeping her waiting, and I don't believe she can resist the urge to steal your taste!"

"But how can I, a man from outside the family, just enter the inner courtyard..."

"Fool! Since you're my personal servant, just say I let you in! You can come anytime from now on, and if anyone asks, pin it all on me!"

"……yes."

Chen Shi opened his eyes wide and secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.

Doesn't this mean he can freely enter and leave the inner courtyard from now on?

"Oh, right."

Just as Chen Shi was in shock, Gu Chengze suddenly asked a question.

"Did you give that poem to Xiao Fengxiao?"