Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 192: Assuming the Position of Holy Maiden and Opening the Gate of Wanling (8)
"I have seen the Holy Maiden," a guard clad in dark cyan clothes appeared behind Feng Xuxu.
"Rise, take me to meet the four great protectors,"
"Yes, Holy Maiden, please follow me." Turning around, he pressed a small protruding knob on the other side of the wall, and a secret passage door opened.
Following the Qingyi guard through the secret passage, they arrived at a wooded area. After passing through the misty forest, an old castle built of stone came into view, its grounds covered in flowers and plants that Xuxu didn’t believe were meant just for viewing.
"The Holy Maiden has arrived." The guard stopped with Xuxu outside the fence, choosing not to go any further, then disappeared back into the woods.
Stepping over the low fence, she pushed the door open and entered the old house.
"I have seen the Holy Maiden," Protector Jueqing floated down from upstairs and bowed in greeting.
"Mmm, where are the others?" In such a big castle, there were none of the usual maids or servants to be seen.
"They are all on the third floor, waiting for the Holy Maiden’s instructions."
"Mmm, let’s go." Following Jueqing to the third floor, she entered a room full of a wide variety of people--men and women, young and old.
"Greetings to the Holy Maiden," A group knelt down all at once, speaking respectfully.
"Rise," she sat in the most prominent seat at the head of the room.
Only after the Holy Maiden sat down did the others dare to sit as well.
Looking at the crowd, there were those dressed like wealthy gentlemen, itinerant merchants, farmers, and even someone from the Governor’s Office. However, these people were all wearing masks and didn’t recognize each other. Feng Xuxu pursed her lips; the range of people involved was truly quite extensive.
Protector Jueqing brought the information on these people and handed it over for the Holy Maiden to review.
She took the documents and flipped through them page by page; the contents were detailed, including birth, family size, occupations, and so on.
Closing the documents, she scanned the crowd and said, "I hope that from now on, everyone will work together in unity to execute each mission I entrust to you well. While completing missions, ensure your safety first and foremost. Additionally, I do not wish to see any traitor who betrays the secrets of the castle among us. Should such an event occur, the castle will show no mercy. Of course, I will not disregard any of you. As long as you stand firm, the castle will surely send someone to rescue you."
"We will obey the Holy Maiden’s command,"
After leaving the forbidden area and seeing that it was still early, she stood up and went to Songhe Garden to visit her grandmother.
"Grandma, I’m here. Did you miss me?" She rounded the screen and came to her grandmother’s bedside and spoke to the lively old lady.
"Miss you, how could I not? Come here, let me look at you. Mmm, my family’s Xuxu has grown up into a young woman, and after the new year, you can get married," she said, holding Xuxu’s hand tightly, looking at her with more and more pleasure, thinking she would be more than a match for her own rascal of a grandson.
"Grandma, I’m still young. I don’t want to get married so soon," pouting, her little face flushed red.
"Hahaha, you’re even blushing,"
"If you say more, Grandma, I won’t come to see you anymore," she turned away, ignoring her grandmother.
"Alright, alright, Grandma won’t say it anymore," she pursed her lips and snickered, her eyes narrowing into slits with mirth.
"Grandma~" Unable to withstand her grandmother’s teasing look, Xuxu stamped her foot and ran out.
No sooner had Shitou lifted the curtain to enter than Feng Xuxu rushed towards him.
Shitou steadied Feng Xuxu, frowning, "Cousin, what’s the matter with you?"
Seeing it was her cousin, her face turned even redder. Biting her red lip, she said softly, "It’s nothing," and ran past Jueqing in a hurry. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Shitou scratched his head in confusion and turned to enter the room.
"Grandma, I just saw Xuxu hurriedly running out. What happened to her?" He asked while pouring a cup of water for his grandmother.
