Two hours later, the daylight dimmed.
Inside a residence roughly five li west of Hundred Herbs Hall.
By the faint light, Chen Yi carefully examined "himself" in the bronze mirror.
At this moment, his appearance had changed from its previous refined elegance into one of striking beauty.
—His skin was fair and smooth, his brows sharp as swords, his eyes bright as stars, and his nose high and straight.
It could be said that aside from those crystal-clear eyes, his face shape, nose, and mouth had all changed somewhat.
Whether at a glance or under close scrutiny, no one would be able to tell that he was the same person as the Xiao Family son-in-law.
After confirming there were no flaws, Chen Yi nodded. "Not bad."
Upon hearing this, Wang Ji revealed a trace of delight and hurriedly bowed.
"As long as you are satisfied, sir."
"It is simply too handsome. It would easily draw attention."
"You jest, sir. You drew attention just the same before."
Chen Yi turned his head to glance at him, ignoring his flattery. Looking toward the figure outside the door, he instructed,
"Have him follow you from now on."
"He is so young. Letting him waste away in this residence would be a pity."
Wang Ji promptly assented, then gestured toward the short, skinny youth outside. "Why are you not coming over to thank the lord?"
This youth was the jianghu man skilled in disguise whom Wang Ji had found for Chen Yi. His name was Zhang Dabao.
It was both right and wrong to call him a jianghu man.
To be precise, Zhang Dabao had only just completed his apprenticeship and was preparing to enter the jianghu when Wang Ji recruited him.
However, since his disguise arts had been recommended by others, he naturally