Hidden Guard, Secret Letter, and a Blushing Pei Guanli

Jiaxing Garden?

Chen Yi gazed at the content on the panel, thinking that the Hidden Guard really knew how to pick a place.

Of the ten residences in the Marquis's Estate's backyard, only Jiaxing Garden had the most lax security because Xiao Wan'er, Shen Huatang, and the others were not there.

Chen Yi recalled his previous night visit to Jiaxing Garden and knew that the rockery pond was just one wall away from his Chunhe Garden. He made up his mind.

Even if it was for an Opportunity, he had to see who this so-called "Hidden Guard" was.

Thinking of this.

Chen Yi calmed his mind and waited quietly for the time it took an incense stick to burn. Once he was sure Xiao Die and the others were asleep, he quietly got up again and left the wooden building.

This time, with the "Playful Dragon Teases Phoenix" movement technique, his movements were even lighter and faster. It took him barely five breaths to reach the west wall of Chunhe Garden.

He cautiously surveyed his surroundings. Seeing that the armored soldiers outside the courtyard were not moving, Chen Yi then climbed over the wall into Jiaxing Garden.

However, he didn't notice a figure in Xiao Jinghong's room who saw him and looked puzzled.

"Brother-in-law, what are you sneaking around for?"

Pei Guanli tilted her head and thought for a moment. A sly smile appeared on her face, and she quietly slipped out of the side room, chasing after Chen Yi.

Meanwhile.

Chen Yi hid in a corner of Jiaxing Garden, concealed by a clump of flowers and trees, quietly waiting for the "Hidden Guard" to appear.

Unexpectedly, not long after he hid, he saw a figure climb over from Chunhe Garden.

He initially thought it was the "Hidden Guard," but upon closer inspection, it was Pei Guanli.

Chen Yi was speechless.

But it was clearly not appropriate to speak up at this moment. Who knew if the "Hidden Guard" had already arrived at Jiaxing Garden.

He had no choice but to throw a stone to create a slight disturbance.

Fortunately, Pei Guanli was smart enough to follow the sound. When she saw him, she opened her mouth to say, "Sis..."

Before she could finish, Chen Yi covered her mouth and pulled her into the bushes, whispering close to her ear, "Be quiet and watch."

The hot breath made Pei Guanli's earlobes tingle. She quickly waved her hand to indicate she understood.

Chen Yi let go and remained silent, instead pointing towards the rockery pond, signaling her to watch and not speak.

Pei Guanli followed his finger. Although she didn't understand what she was supposed to look at, she knew she couldn't make a sound at this time, so she obediently squatted to the side.

Chen Yi ignored her, his eyes fixed on the rockery pond, waiting for the "Hidden Guard" to arrive.

While waiting, in the quiet bushes.

Pei Guanli inexplicably recalled the hot breath from earlier and felt her heart pounding uncontrollably.

She touched her slightly flushed cheek and glanced at Chen Yi.

Seeing his calm expression as he intently watched the pond not far away, Pei Guanli had to press her hand to her chest, take a deep breath, and exhale, trying to calm herself down.

How pathetic of you, Pei Guanli, haven't you seen a man before?

Besides, he's Jinghong sister's husband... Wait, don't think about it!

While Pei Guanli was lost in thought, she didn't notice a robust figure quietly arriving at Jiaxing Garden.

Chen Yi saw the person at a glance, held his breath, and stared intently at him, a sense of familiarity surfacing in his mind.

Who is it?

He hadn't interacted with many armored soldiers in the Marquis's Estate, apart from Wang Lixing and a few others, the rest were the guards who followed them to the south of Shu Prefecture that day.

Matching them one by one, a figure flashed in Chen Yi's mind—Is it him?

Soon, as the figure stood in the pavilion next to the rockery pond, Chen Yi confirmed his guess.

Although the person was wearing armor, a helmet, and a face mask, he could be sure that it was Liu Si'er, who had driven them that day!

"Brother Si? Heh, a personal guard of the Marquis's Estate, carefully selected from the army, is actually a spy who has been hiding for years."

Only then did Pei Guanli notice that there was an extra person at the rockery. She was so startled that she quickly covered her mouth, almost crying out in surprise.

She looked at Chen Yi. Seeing his solemn expression but no movement, she quickly shrank back, afraid of being discovered by that person.

Not long after.

Liu Si'er's eyes swept around like a falcon's. Then, with light movements, he took out a stack of papers from his bosom and stuffed them into a gap below the outer side of the pavilion.

After finishing, he surveyed the surroundings once more before walking out of Jiaxing Garden through the main entrance.

Seeing this, Pei Guanli was about to make a move when Chen Yi raised his hand and pressed down on the back of her neck, leaning closer and whispering:

"Don't move, wait a little longer."

The breath made Pei Guanli feel a little dizzy. She hastily pressed the bell on her neck and nodded her head.

It was only ten breaths later when Liu Si'er returned, standing like a ghost in the dark entrance and scanning the surroundings.

After confirming that there was nothing unusual, his expression softened, and he shook his head gently before leaving Jiaxing Garden again.

But Chen Yi still made no move, his hand still on Pei Guanli.

It wasn't that he was overly suspicious or that he knew about the "Hidden Guards" hidden within the Marquis's Estate.

It was because, until now, he hadn't received any notification about obtaining an Opportunity.

As expected.

After nearly the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Liu Si'er returned to Jiaxing Garden for the second time, heading straight for the rockery by the pond. He even deliberately leaned out to touch the secret letter outside the pavilion before leaving with peace of mind.

[Witness the agility, caution, and phantom-like movements of the Marquis's Estate's Hidden Guards, and comprehend the profundity of their movement technique. Reward: Playful Dragon Teases Phoenix's rank increased to Profound Tier, Opportunity +12.]

[Comment: The person arrived, sounds were heard, the scene was observed, but the thievery was still too obvious; a naturally despicable scoundrel.]

As the illusory text flashed before his eyes, Chen Yi's mind was instantly filled with content related to the Playful Dragon Teases Phoenix movement technique.

Since he had practiced this movement technique before, he only needed to recall for a moment to grasp the differences. He believed he would be able to advance his cultivation progress for the new Playful Dragon Teases Phoenix movement technique before long.

While thinking, Chen Yi stood up.

After surveying his surroundings, he walked directly towards the pavilion.

Seeing this, Pei Guanli snapped back to reality and quickly followed him, "Brother-in-law, you're amazing."

"How did you know he would come back again? Did you discover that person before, so you know him well?"

"Then who is he? Is he a spy hidden in the Marquis's Estate? Can I tell Sister Jinghong?"

Chen Yi's head throbbed from her chatter, and he frowned, "Be quiet."

Pei Guanli obediently shut her mouth but still couldn't suppress her excitement.

In just this short moment, she had already imagined a shocking and tragically beautiful love story of silent devotion and no reward.

-- Clearly, Brother-in-law possessed all sorts of skills, yet because of "love," he willingly chose to marry into the Xiao Family for Sister Jinghong. He's simply incredible!

Sister Jinghong would surely be moved when she found out, right?

Pei Guanli, as if she had discovered a huge secret, followed closely behind Chen Yi. She watched as he took out some items from under the pavilion and couldn't help but lean forward to look together.

"Brother-in-law, what is this?"

On the secret letter, there were only four lines and twenty-eight characters, but they were in formats like "Jia Yi" and "Yi Bing San."

Chen Yi shook his head; he didn't know either.

Clearly, this required a cipher to decipher the secret letter. Without the corresponding cipher, the content on it couldn't be deciphered in a short period.

After pondering for a moment, he had an idea.

He immediately returned to the study, found a brush and ink, added a few characters to the secret letter, and then put it back under the pavilion.

Pei Guanli followed him quietly the entire time. After seeing the characters he added, she couldn't hold back her laughter for a long time.

"Brother-in-law, you, you're too wicked, haha..."