Chapter 897: Chapter 896: Call Me Young Master Squirrel
Zhou Xiuer was quite talented; despite the initial setback, she didnât retreat. Thick-skinned, she tried to be ingratiating and managed to stay at the estate. She believed that as long as she was patient enough, she would definitely meet her uncle.
Knowing her intentions, Qiu Xiang stayed close to Madam Zhou, preventing Zhou Xiuer, the âscheming minister,â from whispering in her ear.
On the other hand, she wrote a letter to Wufu, reporting on various matters, and waited for further instructions.
Far away in Changan, Wufu was not as conflicted as Madam Zhou; she didnât care at all about the so-called opportunistic father. The Wu Family felt the same. However, she wasnât idle either, as she had people gather all kinds of information about the Wu Family, just in case.
The person involved was one of the six Hidden Guards sent by Yi Er, named Chi, from Chi Yi to Chi Six.
In the Secret Guard Camp, names were generally inspired by demons and evil spirits, with numbers appended.
The one sent by Wufu to gather information was Chi Wu. Ah Jiu laughed, saying she was using public resources for private affairs, but Wufu wasnât even slightly embarrassed and said, "Since theyâre under my guidance, naturally, they should act according to my methods. This isnât using public resources for private affairs; itâs gathering intelligence. By the way, I also said that if heâs discovered, heâll be punished."
Ah Jiu chuckled.
Wufu continued, "I know youâre busy, so thereâs no need to stay with me while I fool around for a few days. Iâll just wander about on my own."
Ah Jiu thought about it and nodded, "Remember to bring someone with you."
The imperial city was full of nobles and powerful people. If she ever caused a commotion, someone would need to help cover it up, right?
Wufu smiled and said, "Donât worry, I still have a few shadows."
Ah Jiuâs mouth twitched slightly. He smiled and waved her off.
Wufu didnât say much more to him and went to find Yan Er. Who would have thought Yan Er wasnât there either? It was enough to say that after arriving in Changan for a few days, Yan Er had been mysteriously disappearing and was nowhere to be found.
Wufu shrugged and snapped her fingers.
Several of the Chi emerged from the shadows quickly, and Wufu looked at their dust-covered clothes, "Change your clothes and come with me."
"Young Lady, where are we going?"
Wufu eyed them, "Would you need to ask where or what to do when your master instructs you?"
"We wouldnât dare!" The few were immediately alert, cupping their fists.
"If you donât dare, what are you waiting for?"
They exchanged glances, "Please instruct us, Young Lady. What should we change into?"
"The same as the Yanshan Guard," Wufu touched her chin and said, "Change and wait for me at the gatehouse. By the way, once you receive my task from Chi Wu, your training starts. If you donât meet the requirements, I have two words for you: hehe."
They were somewhat puzzled but didnât argue, "Understood."
After they dispersed, Wufu turned around, went back to her room, called Purple Jade, and retrieved her clothes for a disguise.
After some fiddling, Purple Jade looked at the young lady before her with twitching lips... no, it was a young master.
"Young Lady, where are you going?" Purple Jade looked her up and down, not daring to believe that without the human skin mask, just with some makeup and gear, Wufu had transformed from a young lady into a graceful young man, with no trace left. Her whole frame seemed broader, and there was even an Adamâs apple, something only men have, on her throat.
"Call me Young Master Squirrel," Wufuâs voice was clear and elegant.
Purple Jade was startled; the voice was just too convincing.
Seeing her expression, Wufu couldnât help but laugh, took an ivory folding fan and stuck it into her waist belt, blew a kiss to her, and strode away.