From a slave to the Great Qian Martial Saint

The next morning, Chen Shi went to see Xiao Fengxiao.

First, to report on the gang's profit-sharing arrangements; second, to say that the Hehuan Pills are almost used up.

"You've come at the perfect time."

Xiao Fengxiao dismissed the two maids who were serving her, and looked at Chen Shi standing at the door of the inner room, a slight smile appearing on her lips.

"Come in."

"I can just report back at the door."

"Just come in, why are you asking so many questions!"

Xiao Fengxiao gave a soft snort, her tone leaving no room for refusal.

Chen Shi had no choice but to bite the bullet and go into the inner room.

It was already November, and the weather was getting colder. Xiao Fengxiao was wearing a bright red narrow jacket embroidered with gold butterflies and flowers, and a jade-green crepe skirt with scattered flowers. She was half leaning on the couch, her phoenix eyes looking at Chen Shi, like two pools of autumn water.

"Why are you looking down? Do you think I'm going to eat you?"

Xiao Fengxiao scolded him playfully, then said leisurely.

"Here to ask for the Hehuan Pill?"

"Second Madam is wise."

"Brilliant my foot! I'm just calculating the days for you."

Xiao Fengxiao gave another soft hum, then said somewhat lazily.

"This will help me clear away any remaining toxins."

"Residual poison?"

Chen Shi opened his mouth, "It's been so many days, how could there still be any residual poison!"

Xiao Fengxiao is definitely addicted.

In broad daylight, if someone were to see him, he would be dead right now, not even before the search team arrived.

However, Yun'er was not seen. After sending away the two maids, there were no other servants in the courtyard.

It seemed more like Xiao Fengxiao had deliberately sent everyone away long ago.

That makes sense. Xiao Fengxiao is such a shrewd person, how could she possibly let others find something to use against her?

"How about next time? You're wearing so many layers, there's no way I can help you..."

Chen Shi was still uneasy and wanted to find an excuse to refuse. But before he could finish speaking, Xiao Fengxiao had already reached out to unbutton her collar.

The buttons of her bright red, narrow-sleeved jacket, embroidered with gold butterflies and flowers, were undone, but she didn't take it off; it was left wide open. The emerald-green, floral-patterned crepe skirt was untied and pulled down to her knees, revealing thin silk trousers underneath.

"Will this work?"

"……OK."

Like a pipa player half-concealing her face, Chen Shi stared at Xiao Fengxiao, subconsciously nodded, and couldn't help but swallow.

"Then hurry up!"

Taking in Chen Shi's reaction, Xiao Fengxiao smiled and scolded him, then closed his eyes.

Chen Shi hesitated slightly, gritted his teeth, and took two steps forward.

There's no escaping it today, so I might as well finish it quickly to avoid being caught by someone.

"Second Grandma, I'm here."

Chen Shi took a deep breath, pulled his bright red narrow jacket to the side, and slowly stretched out his hand.

……

After an incense stick had burned, Xiao Fengxiao was completely satisfied.

Chen Shi stopped and stood aside, waiting for Xiao Fengxiao to calm down on her own.

After a moment, Xiao Fengxiao swallowed and opened her eyes, which were covered with a layer of water mist.

"It's still there, take it yourself."

Leaning lazily against the couch, Xiao Fengxiao pointed to the cabinet.

Chen Shi went over and opened it; it was in the same spot as before. He took out the blue gourd-shaped bottle. While Xiao Fengxiao's lingering scent was still present, he simply poured out the remaining aphrodisiac pills inside.

There was only one empty bottle left, so it was put back in its original place.

"I have one more thing to report."

Chen Shi stepped aside and then said something.

Xiao Fengxiao lifted her skirt and buttoned up her bright red narrow jacket one button at a time. She glanced at Chen Shi, signaling him to speak directly.

"It's still about the gangs on the street. After the three of them discussed it, they decided to divide their annual profits into ten parts, with thirty percent going to you, Grandma."

"Thirty percent? Hmph, do you think I need their little bit of money?"

Xiao Fengxiao left two buttons undone, revealing a section of her snow-white neck, and gave a disdainful snort.

"What Second Madam says is true, but it is, after all, their good intentions."

Chen Shi secretly grimaced; that was thirty thousand taels of silver. But he still went along with Xiao Fengxiao's words.

"Well, at least they're somewhat sensible. Actually, it's only because of you that I don't care whether they live or die."

Xiao Fengxiao nodded, then suddenly smiled and leaned forward slightly to look at Chen Shi.

"Although I don't care about this little bit of money, it's still thanks to you, so what more reward do you want?"

"I did things for Second Madam, so I dare not take credit or ask for any reward."

Chen Shi was full of humility, but in his heart he was planning to perhaps learn another martial art.

With swordsmanship and movement skills already mastered, adding some fist and foot techniques would make it perfect.

"No!"

Xiao Fengxiao looked at Chen Shi with amusement, then suddenly let out a soft hum.

He reached under the pillow, pulled out a handkerchief, and threw it directly at Chen Shi's feet.

Chen Shi looked down and saw writing on the handkerchief. When he saw it clearly, his expression changed drastically.

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.

Isn't this the handkerchief with the acrostic poem he copied down?

Sure enough, it was picked up by Xiao Fengxiao.

Chen Shi's heart skipped a beat. What did Xiao Fengxiao mean by taking out this handkerchief? Was she going to punish him?

"This, this..."

"Don't tell me this isn't yours. I've compared the handwriting, and it's definitely yours."

Before Chen Shi could defend himself, Xiao Fengxiao spoke directly, followed by a contemptuous smile.

"I didn't expect you to be so eloquent."

"Second Madam is too kind."

"Ha, you really think I'm praising you? Okay, okay, come on, tell me what this poem means."

"This poem, this is a poem about gazing at the river at night in autumn, it describes me standing by the river in late autumn..."

"Stop, stop, stop! Where did the river water come from in Yongqiu City?"

"This... is fiction, pure fiction."

"Don't play dumb with me. Do you think I'm illiterate? You can't even tell that this is an acrostic poem?"

"Second Madam, spare my life!"

As expected, he was seen through. Chen Shi's face turned pale instantly, and he was about to explain himself using his previous excuse.

"I didn't mean to disrespect Grandma. It was just a joke on a whim that day..."

"It accidentally fell out, and I just happened to pick it up, right?"

Xiao Fengxiao interrupted Chen Shi, gave another soft snort, and stared straight at Chen Shi.

"How come there are so many careless mistakes, and so many coincidences?"

"this……"

"What is called an accident is often actually deliberate. And what is called a coincidence is always premeditated."

Xiao Fengxiao smiled, her eyes subtly sparkling as she looked at Chen Shi.

Chen Shi opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to defend himself.

Looking at Xiao Fengxiao again, he was taken aback once more.

She didn't seem angry.

If she wasn't angry, wouldn't that mean...?

Thinking of this, Chen Shi's eyes widened suddenly, and his heart pounded wildly.

"I just said I would reward you."

Xiao Fengxiao spoke again, a hint of shyness suddenly appearing on her face, and her voice lowered.

"When you return from the search team, I will grant you this wish as a reward."

"Wish? What wish?"

"Nature is the wish you expressed in your poem."

"In the poem..."

Chen Shi's eyes widened instantly. Did this mean that...?