Chapter 30: Master Qin

Two days later, in the evening.

The radiant yellow sunlight shone on the shallow river, which was about two meters wide in front, making it exceptionally clear and bright. The riverbed was covered with various dark-colored smooth stones, and you could even see small fish swaying gracefully on top of them.

Chen Xin smiled, just about to verify whether Chao Feng really could walk on water.

“Chao Feng, go.”

“Hiss—”

With a long hiss, Chao Feng fearlessly rushed across the water.

The horse’s hooves splashed small water droplets as they trotted on the surface. Chen Xin glanced sideways and indeed saw that they didn’t touch the water, feeling quite amazed.

“Chao Feng, you’re amazing!” she praised.

Chao Feng immediately ran happily upon hearing the praise from its master.

After crossing the river, they should be close to the Tiger Escort Bareau. It seemed they could return soon.

After Chao Feng ran tirelessly, they finally arrived when the last rays of sunlight faded, and Chen Xin reached the gate of the Tiger Escort Bareau.

Surveying the inscription on the plaque, elegant and flowing with a certain charm, two large stone lions with wide-open mouths stood imposingly on both sides of the entrance, exuding a majestic aura.

At this moment, the vermilion gate was half open, and two servants came out lighting two braziers outside. When they saw Chen Xin riding her horse boldly approaching, they were momentarily stunned.

“I wonder if the master of your escort agency is present?” Chen Xin politely asked as she dismounted.

“She…she is.” One of them stuttered in response.

“Could you please inform her?”

“Of course, of course.”

After speaking, the slightly shorter woman realized and hurriedly ran inside.

The Tiger Escort Bareau, built halfway up the mountain, was not very large in size but was known for its elegance and grandeur. Surrounded by green trees, the sounds of insects and birds echoed around. Standing here, Chen Xin could see houses and lights not far away, presumably within the territory of the Cangyue Kingdom.

“Miss, our master is waiting inside.” The woman who had gone inside to report came back and respectfully said to Chen Xin.

“Good, please lead the way.”

“Oh, could you also arrange for my horse to be fed?” Chen Xin asked.

“Yes. Of course.” The woman nodded in surprise and led the way even more respectfully, thinking how polite and respectful Chen Xin was to even a small servant like her.

Moreover, she was so beautiful that it was impossible to be jealous. The disparity was too great, and she couldn’t even aspire to it! She sighed in her heart, realizing the truth after living for thirty years, and followed with even more respect in her heart.

“Miss, our master is inside.” Walking through the pavilions and flowing water, they arrived at a hall, and the woman whispered to Chen Xin.

“Thank you.” Chen Xin thanked her with a nod, then looked up and walked into the hall named Jīngyuē Pavilion.

In sight was a woman in her mid-thirties sitting on the right side, her hair arranged in a bun, her face pale and thin, and her eyes lifeless. She was dressed in formal attire and seemed to be about to go out, fortunately catching her in time.

“What business does this young lady have with Master Qin?” Master Qin looked at the newcomer with lifeless eyes and asked Chen Xin impatiently.

Chen Xin thought this person must have a story, so she walked up to the chair without hesitation and sat down unceremoniously, “I’ve heard of Master Qin’s name for a long time.”

“Don’t say those useless things, just tell me what you want.” Impatiently, she was about to go to Chunlai Garden for a drink.

Chen Xin didn’t mind either, and taking out the jade pendant from her bosom, she said, “Do you recognize this?”

Master Qin unintentionally glanced over, but her eyes widened instantly. Excitedly, she stood up and snatched the jade pendant, feeling it all over to confirm, and recognized that it was the token of love she gave to that person.

Back then, when she saw him performing at the inn, she was first impressed by his proficiency in Qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and he was also very beautiful and generous.

Out of appreciation, she gave the man a stack of silver notes, hoping to hire him for a month to discuss some poetry. Then, after spending time together every day, she slowly discovered his true nature.

His eccentricity gradually attracted her irresistibly, and finally one night, she impulsively kissed him, and they became intimate. After that, seeing that he didn’t object, she would stick to him every night, loving him and doting on him.

But the good times didn’t last long. Soon after, she received a business order that required her to leave for two months. Before leaving, she gave him her personal jade pendant, promising to marry him as her only husband when she returned.

However, due to some delays, when she returned with joy to find him, she heard that he had married someone else. At that time, she was extremely shocked and heartbroken. Underneath the despair, she ran out of the inn madly, without even asking who he married. Until now, she didn’t dare to check, afraid to hear news she didn’t want to hear.

Grabbing Chen Xin’s hand, trembling voice: “Where did you get this jade pendant?”

Feeling the astonishing strength on her wrist, Chen Xin realized that her martial arts were not low and slightly lowered her gaze, “It’s from my future father-in-law, surnamed Jiang.”