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Chapter 130 The Loyal Guardian of Bai Yueguang Jin 5

The footsteps came closer and closer, and soon they entered the main hall.

Shen changed into a dark purple brocade dress and combed her hair again, looking elegant and noble.

Shi Qing came forward with a smile, "Mom."

Shen smiled, turned around and winked at the person behind her.

The head maid Chunmei understood and brought a plate of white silver covered with red cloth, "Master Xue, this is your reward."

Xue Zhao opened it and saw that there were two rows of them, which were so bright that they were blinding.

He glanced at the smiling Shi Qing calmly and only took half of the silver.

Seeing this, Shen was puzzled: "What does Master Xue mean by this?"

Xue Zhao put away the silver and said in a deep voice: "I want to be the young lady's bodyguard."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Shi Qing was also slightly surprised for a moment.

This male protagonist is really "outspoken" and speaks his mind.

If he had only said that he wanted to be a guard in the mansion, Shen might not have suspected anything. But when he directly named Shi Qing, everyone's thoughts turned.

Shi Qing was calm and composed, her voice gentle:

"Mom, I just asked Xue Enren a few more questions and found out that he has been wandering around since he was a child. He has a lot of martial arts skills but no brains. No matter what he does, he is always bullied."

"He had no food to eat and lived a life of hunger and cold every day. Seeing how pitiful he was, my daughter thought of finding him a job in the mansion."

"This way, not only can his current predicament be resolved, but the Xiangfu will also gain a good reputation among outsiders."

When Xue Zhao heard this, the veins in his temples jumped violently.

Don't think he can't hear that she is cursing him secretly.

He looked up and saw that the person who had just threatened and bribed him was now in tears, which made people feel so sorry for him.

Looking away, he thought to himself: He is always good at pretending.

Shi Qing has always been a gentle and kind person in the mansion. She would go out to help others whenever it was windy or rainy.

Now that I see Xue Zhao's miserable life, it doesn't seem excessive to have such thoughts.

After a quick thought, Shen's originally surprised expression softened.

"It's not impossible to let him be a guard in the mansion, but why does he have to work by your side?"

She cast a suspicious look at the two of them. Shi Qing was afraid that Xue Zhao would tell the truth again, so she quickly replied:

"This is what my daughter asked for."

"Why?"

Shi Qing's eyes showed some sadness, "Mom, have you forgotten that I was almost kidnapped last time I left the house? I thought that if my daughter could have a bodyguard to protect her, she wouldn't have to be so scared every time she goes out."

"Besides, the day after tomorrow is my father's birthday. Xue Zhao is very powerful and can take on the important task of protecting the Prime Minister's Mansion to prevent any ignorant people from causing trouble."

This spring, the temperature rose sharply and the Yellow River experienced an ice flood. This time, it happened that the prime minister came up with a plan and was responsible for solving the problem.

Unexpectedly, there was a mistake in one of the links. The ice of the Yellow River came in with great force, causing serious blockage in the middle and lower reaches. Finally, the river mouth broke the dike, flooding farmland and villages, causing huge losses.

There were rumors among the people that the prime minister embezzled official funds for disaster relief, cut corners on workmanship, and did not care about the matter at all, which led to the disaster.

The prime minister was also scolded by the emperor for this.

In recent years, the Northern Di have repeatedly invaded and border wars have been frequent. At the end of last year, they even invaded the northern part of Suzhou, Chen State, burning, killing and looting.

Because of the war, the taxation of civilians was already severe, and coupled with the incident in Duanzhou, the people suffered terribly.

There were even some extremist organizations that were targeting the officials of the time. Even in the capital, some dangerous incidents occurred.

Last time, I went out and was nearly kidnapped by criminals.

Thinking about this relationship, Shen's face became serious.

After a long silence, she finally agreed: "Okay, in that case, Xue Zhao will stay in the mansion as a guard. He can protect you and the Prime Minister's Mansion."

Hearing this, Shi Qing smiled and said, "Thank you for your help, mother."

Although Shen Qing was stubborn in some aspects, she was still the daughter she had raised, so Shen still loved her.

She patted Shi Qing's hand gently and said, "Since you know it's not safe outside, don't go out all day, or your father and I will worry about you."

Shi Qing said obediently, "I know, mother."

Just do the superficial work first, whether people listen or not is another matter.

Shen turned to look at Xue Zhao, who had an expressionless face.

Just as my daughter said, his limbs are strong but his brain is not very useful.

Now that he has successfully secured the job of a bodyguard, he is still standing there stupidly, not even knowing how to express gratitude or say thanks.

Shen thought she was magnanimous and didn't bother with him. She greeted the maid beside her calmly: "Chunmei, take him to the housekeeper and arrange for him to be on duty with the young lady."

"Yes, ma'am." Chunmei glanced at Xue Zhao, "Come with me."

Xue Zhao secretly glanced at Shi Qing and saw that she was smiling without saying anything and left with Chunmei.

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During dinner, Prime Minister Shen Wenbo and the eldest son Shen Zhinan also returned home.

As soon as the two entered the room, they went back to their room, took off their official uniforms, and changed into luxurious casual clothes.

Mrs. Shen, Aunt Zhao and the third young lady Shen Zhiyi had been waiting for a long time.

Shen sent someone to serve the food, and the father and son sat down.

Shen Zhinan looked around, "Why is Qingqing not here?"

Shen was amused. "When you came back this time, you didn't greet me first, but asked about your sister as soon as you came."

Shen Zhinan smiled and said hello to her, then asked, "Where's Qingqing?"

Shen Zhinan perfectly inherited the advantages of his parents and was also handsome. Although he was only a young man, he was handsome, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and pursed lips, which made him look majestic without even getting angry.

Just one look and you can tell his handsomeness and sharpness from his strong facial lines.

He prefers to wear dark-colored clothes, soft silk with delicate and elegant dark embroidery, and a tight waist belt to make his figure more handsome.

When he mentioned his sister, the two dark eyes under his sword-like eyebrows sparkled, and the corners of his lips unconsciously raised slightly, reducing some of his coldness.

The brother and sister have a deep affection for each other, so Shen was naturally happy. "She was supposed to come, but she said she forgot a few things and turned back to get them."

Shen Zhiyi sat aside and felt jealous: "Brother only cares about my second sister and doesn't even look at me."

Shen Zhinan's eyebrows curved, "I saw Zhiyi as soon as I entered the room. She was wearing a magnolia hairpin on her head today, which matches her pink skirt very well."

Shen Zhiyi blushed slightly, and her tone was obviously excited: "This magnolia hairpin was given to me by my brother last time."

Everyone was smiling, except Prime Minister Shen Wenbo, who had a sullen expression.

"What kind of thing is it that she has to go get now and ask everyone to wait for her?"

Aunt Zhao said, "Second Miss is of a straightforward nature."

Shen's face froze slightly, and at this moment, a gentle and light voice came.

"Dad, brother!"

Everyone turned around and looked outside the door.

Shi Qing, wearing a light green dress, walked over with a smile on her face and sat down opposite Shen Zhinan.

Shen Zhinan looked at her curiously, "Mom said you went to get something, what did you get?"

Shi Qing smiled softly, "They are just some little things."

She waved to Qiuyue, and saw a few sachets and a copper-gilt plum blossom incense box on the tray.

Shi Qing gave each person a sachet. "This is the amulet I asked for from the abbot at Jinyun Temple. It's not precious, but I hope it will protect everyone in our Shen family and keep them safe and healthy."

Aunt Zhao put it away disapprovingly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Second Miss."

Shen Zhiyi took it, and there was still a faint fragrance from the sachet.

Shen Zhinan immediately hung it around his waist, looking very excited, "It just so happens that I have caught a cold these days, so Qingqing's gift is just in time."

Seeing that Shen Wenbo still had no expression on his face, Shi Qing presented him with the gilded copper plum blossom incense box with both hands.

"Dad, this is a piece of agarwood that I specially asked the abbot for. Lighting it at night can calm your mind and help you sleep."

Shen Wenbo took it, still with a cold face: "There is also agarwood in the mansion, and the effect is not the same."

"Dad, this agarwood is mixed with sandalwood from the temple. The fragrance is lingering and refreshing, which is different from ordinary agarwood. You have been working hard recently, and your daughter also hopes that you will take care of yourself.

Shen Wenbo's expression finally softened a little, "If you really want to, it would be great if you just stay at home."

"Sit down and eat."

Everyone's expressions relaxed and the atmosphere calmed down a little.