Take responsibility for him? What kind of nonsense was that!
Qin Yining's face instantly turned crimson from his words. She glared at him with her large, watery eyes, "Young Master was injured to save me, so of course I will take responsibility."
"Miss, why are you in such a hurry to explain? I didn't ask you to take responsibility for anything else. I just said that I'm not the one who will serve someone for the rest of their life. "Pang Xiao was overwhelmed by her glare and couldn't help but want to tease her.
Qin Yining's face turned even redder. She really found this person annoying!
From the time they met until now, he had already changed his appearance too many times. Even if it was the same face, he had the ability to display different auras. Qin Yining didn't even know which one was his true face.
Thinking of his profound martial arts, Qin Yining felt that this person was unfathomable.
However, even if he was an unfathomable person, his mouth was still too annoying!
Qin Yining glared at him again.
Pang Xiao held back his laughter and held his shoulder as he painfully said, "You really treat my kindness as malice. I saved someone's life, but I'm being disdained in every possible way. You just said that if I became paralyzed, you would serve me for the rest of my life. I'm not paralyzed yet, but you're already giving me that attitude. It's obvious that you weren't sincere just now. You were deliberately trying to coax me!"
Qin Yining really wanted to leave him alone!
He was in such good spirits and had such a bad mouth. It was obvious that he was fine!
Bing Tang also snorted. He secretly thought that the master and servant were birds of a feather and spoke the same way!
On the other hand, Huzi was shocked by Pang Xiao's appearance.
After following his master for so many years, Huzi had seen him many times. There were those who pretended to be rough and threw tantrums, those who were cold and distant, those who were arrogant and domineering, those who had a strong scholarly air, those who were greedy and afraid of death, and those who only cared about money …
No matter which side it was, Pang Xiao could wear a different mask and change his aura. He could perfectly act out those appearances and achieve his goal.
However, he had never seen his master "flirt with a woman from a good family" before.
Ever since he met this Miss Qin, he had learned a lot!
Last time, he had snatched her hairpin and touched her face. Not only that, he had even gone to kill her father. He had peeked at her, and after peeking at her, he had giggled foolishly. Now, he was actually pretending to be pitiful!
Was this still his master who was decisive in killing, had a god-like art of war, and was treacherous in his schemes?
Bing Tang prepared the silver needles in a huff. Then, he swiftly inserted the needles into Pang Xiao's body.
Pang Xiao said, "How long will it take for my injuries to heal? How long does acupuncture and medication take? "
"The decoction will take half a month. Acupuncture is a little more troublesome. It requires daily acupuncture, which will also take half a month."
Pang Xiao nodded and looked at Qin Yining seriously. "In that case, lend me your maidservant for half a month."
Qin Yining frowned and shook his head without hesitation. "That won't do."
Bing Tang was different from ordinary maidservants. If he left her side, he was afraid that he would be framed by the Demon Empress. It was better to keep her under his watch.
Pang Xiao frowned again, feeling wronged. "How cruel. It seems that women's words can't be trusted. Just now, you said that if I became paralyzed, you would serve me for the rest of my life. Now, you won't even lend me a maidservant who knows medicine."
"You!" Qin Yining was so angry that his face turned red. He bit his lip and said, "Don't worry. Even though I've delayed your time, I'll waive all your expenses at the Cloud Stepping Inn. I'll even send someone to bring Bing Tang to treat your injuries every day until you recover. What do you think?"
Pang Xiao's eyes were full of smiles. He pretended to hesitate and said, "This can be considered a solution. However, the Cloud Stepping Inn's expenses aren't that expensive. How can I take advantage of you?"
"Don't worry. That inn is my property. Moreover, you were injured because of me. I should take responsibility."
"Oh!" Pang Xiao dragged out his voice. "Since Miss wants to take responsibility, then I can only take advantage of you."
Qin Yining blinked his long eyelashes. He was stunned for a moment before he understood the double meaning of his words. He was so angry that he wanted to kick him.
Pang Xiao didn't seem like an injured person at all. He actually laughed heartily.
Bing Tang poked him with a silver needle. "Don't move. Young Master, aren't you afraid that your wound will split open again?" Was this person made of iron? Did he not feel pain at all?
Pang Xiao was in a good mood and began to bargain again. "I was injured because of you. You're only sending a maidservant back and forth to treat me with acupuncture. Isn't that too perfunctory?"
"Isn't that also waiving your expenses at the Cloud Stepping Inn?" Qin Yining vaguely guessed what he wanted to say.
"How is that the same? I don't lack money for food and lodging. If you're willing to come and see me every day and serve me tea, I'll pay you double the amount of money for food and lodging. Is that okay? "
"Do you think I'm lacking money?"
Qin Yining's face suddenly burned. If she wasn't worried that his injuries would worsen and he would die from blood loss, she really wanted to give him a few punches!
With this thought, Qin Yining was shocked.
Although she was young, she had experienced many things. It had become a habit for her to be steady when dealing with matters. There were very few people who had the ability to provoke her to this point.
This kind of anger wasn't the kind that could be used to provoke Qin Huining.
This kind of anger couldn't be used to gain victory through scheming. It was purely to vent her anger by punching this fella with a cheap mouth.
At this time, Bing Tang had already removed the needles and was beginning to clean up.
Qin Yining felt that if she stayed any longer, she would be teased by his words. She immediately called Qiu Lu to order someone to prepare a carriage. She then asked: "Young Master, do you want to stay here for the time being, or should I have someone send you to the Cloud Stepping Inn?"
"Naturally, you'll have to personally send me there."
Did she say that she would personally send him there?
Qin Yining pursed his lips and finally sighed helplessly. He said: "Alright, then we'll leave in a bit."
He then turned to Fairy Liu and said politely: "I'll have to trouble the abbess to take care of my grandmother."
"Immeasurable Deity! This humble Taoist will take care of it. "
"Today, I've caused trouble for the abbess. Although the Military Office of the Five Cities has intervened, if the abbess has any trouble, you can come to the Qin Manor and send me a message." After all, because of this assassination, not only did they lose two sedan-bearers, but they also lost three aunts.
The families of the sedan-bearers naturally needed to be compensated. These three aunts were also innocent people. Qin Yining felt guilty.
Fairy Liu opened her mouth. She originally wanted to take the opportunity to ask for more money, but when she saw Pang Xiao looking at her with a smile that wasn't a smile, she swallowed her words back into her stomach. She forced a smile and said: "Thank you, Miss Qin. This humble Taoist understands."
Qin Yining said: "Young master, please get ready. I'll go to the side yard and come back later."
Without waiting for Pang Xiao to speak, he quickly walked out with Bing Tang.
The yard had been cleaned up, but the faint smell of blood in the air destroyed the quietness of this place. The sky was dark and lead-gray clouds hung overhead as if it would snow at any time.
Qin Yining didn't dare to think about the terrifying assassination that he had experienced today. He quickly went to the side yard where the womenfolk of Duke Ding's Mansion lived. When he saw Duchess Ding, he pulled her aside and took out a banknote of one thousand taels of silver from his sleeve. He secretly gave it to her.
"Grandmother, this one thousand taels of silver can be cashed out immediately. You live here with your family, so you have to spend money on food, accommodation, and other necessities. Don't make yourself suffer."
Duchess Ding saw the sincerity in Qin Yining's eyes. He didn't get angry at being alienated from her after she recovered. She couldn't help but feel gratified and sad. She sighed and patted the back of Qin Yining's hand, saying:
"Grandmother, I won't be polite with you. I'll take the money. When you go back this time, you must take care of your mother. Although your mother sometimes makes mistakes, her sincerity to your father is undeniable. Before you came back, your father took concubines. Every time he took a concubine, she would make a fuss for a long time. This time, the concubine was appointed by the Emperor, and her background is so extraordinary. You must be careful! "
"I know." Qin Yining nodded solemnly and said, "Grandmother, don't worry. I will do my best to protect my mother and take good care of myself."
"You are a smart and sensible child. Grandmother knows that you have a sense of propriety."
Duchess Ding reminded Qin Yining again and then sent her out.
Qin Yining looked back at the womenfolk of Duke Ding's Mansion, and her heart ached.
In this world, the most unpredictable thing was fate.
Who would have thought that such a big Duke's Mansion would collapse overnight?
Who would have thought that a family would be separated forever in the blink of an eye?
These people might quarrel with each other, and there might be small misunderstandings between brothers and sisters. She thought that her life was still long. Quarreling would naturally make up, and misunderstandings would naturally be solved.
Who would have thought that some regrets would be left behind forever? No one could be sure which would come first, disaster or tomorrow.
Qin Yining took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
No matter what, she had to take every step carefully and try her best. She would never let herself have any regrets.
When they arrived at the mountain gate, Qin Yining saw a warm sedan going down the mountain.
Qin Yining didn't want to sit in the sedan, so she walked with Bing Tang, Qiu Lu, and Song Lan.
When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, the two groups got into their respective carriages. Qin Yining sent them to the Cloud Stepping Inn first.
When they first arrived, Master Zhong just sent them here and left first. He heard that the Five Cities Warden's Office had solved a big case of assassination in Da Zhou's Mansion. He was worried that something had happened to Qin Yining and was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. Now that he saw her return safely, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Qin Yining told Master Zhong what had happened. Master Zhong looked at Pang Xiao with a respectful expression.
"Young Master Yao, thank you for saving Miss Dong's life. Miss Dong is the savior of my family. You are also Miss Dong's savior, so you are also my savior. " Master Zhong smiled politely and turned to Qin Yining. "Miss Dong, don't worry. I will take good care of Young Master Yao."
"That's good." Qin Yining looked at the sky and sighed. "I should go back. If I go back any later, I'm afraid I'll get into trouble."
Pang Xiao was actually well aware of Qin Yining's family's situation, but it wasn't good to show it. She could only ask seriously, "What's the problem? Do you need my help? "
Qin Yining glanced at her and shook her head. "What can I do about the matter of 'the sky wants to rain, the mother wants to get married'?"
She sighed and then became spirited again. "My surname is Qin, fourth in the family. Young Master can call me Qin Si in the future. I haven't asked how I should address you. "
A girl's name couldn't be casually told to a man. Qin Yining was willing to introduce himself like this because he wanted to make friends with her.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "This one is called 'Da Da'."
"Da Da Yao?" Qin Yining couldn't help but say it out loud. She was stunned. She could tell from this person's smiling eyes that she had been tricked again. She immediately stomped her feet and left. She said angrily, "You are so boring!"
Pang Xiao was amused and laughed. She covered the wound on her shoulder and said loudly, "Miss, don't be angry. My courtesy name is Zhixi. You can call me Yao Zhixi."
Qin Yining didn't stop walking. She didn't even turn her head, as if she hadn't heard anything. She took the servant girl and got into the carriage and sped away.
Pang Xiao stood in place and watched as Qin Yining's carriage gradually drove into the dark streets. Only then did she put away her smile and return to her elegant and cold disguise.
"I will have to trouble Master Zhong for the next few days."
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