Cheng Chi was furious.
With Huang Li's incident before, and Zhou Shaojin's precise year, month and day details, he simply didn't believe that there was such a capable person in the Cheng family or among the Cheng family's relatives. Everything he said and did from beginning to end was just to hope that Zhou Shaojin would let go of his worries and tell him the truth of the matter.
Even if I can't tell him the truth, it would be good to get a few words out of her.
But he never expected that the person he got out was Cheng Xu!
This nephew whom he placed infinite hope on.
For the sake of his nephew, he even rejected his mother's suggestion that he guide Cheng Rang, for fear of creating an opponent for him and affecting the stability and harmony of the Cheng family.
This little beast!
Cheng Chi held Zhou Shaojin's arms tightly, and tried his best to make his voice sound less stiff, and said: "Shaojin, don't be afraid, I am Cheng Zichuan!"
Zhou Shaojin, however, seemed to be having a nightmare, screaming and kicking him.
Nanny Shang rushed in: "Fourth Master..."
Cheng Chi's eyes flashed over like a knife, and his voice was as cold as ice: "Get out!"
Nanny Shang retreated in fear.
Zhou Shaojin struggled even harder.
Cheng Chi had no choice but to hold her in his arms and gently reminded her in her ear: "Shao Jin, I am Cheng Zichuan, your Uncle Chi..."
The fragrance I smell is elegant and fresh, like an unknown little flower blooming in the mountains. It has the fragrance of flowers and the freshness of grass, which makes people feel peaceful when they smell it.
Zhou Shaojin gradually calmed down.
Cheng Chi breathed a sigh of relief and patted her back gently, comforting her like a baby: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid!"
Zhou Shaojin seemed to be back in his mother's arms. It took him a while to come back to his senses and find himself helplessly half-held in Cheng Chi's arms.
She shuddered and reached out to push Cheng Chi.
Who knew that Cheng Chi was more powerful than she thought. Not only did she fail to push Cheng Chi away, but Cheng Chi misunderstood her and became emotional again. He hugged her arms tightly and kept comforting her softly: "Don't be afraid, I'm Uncle Chi! Don't be afraid, it's okay..."
It turned out that Uncle Chi was just comforting her.
Zhou Shaojin relaxed completely.
Cheng Chi's heart finally settled down.
He tentatively and slowly loosened the arms that were restraining Zhou Shaojin.
This little girl looks soft and gentle, but when she gets upset, she scratches and claws like a kitten. If she continues like this, he really doesn't know what to do.
The little girl didn't move obediently.
Cheng Chi couldn't help but touch her head like he was comforting a small animal, and whispered, "Shao Jin, you said you believed me, do you still believe me now?"
Of course she believed in Uncle Chi's ability.
Otherwise, he would not have been able to rescue Cheng Xu from the execution ground in his previous life, and she would not have asked him to help pass the message to Cheng Jing in this life!
Zhou Shaojin nodded.
That's good!
Cheng Chi pursed his lips and said in a gentle voice: "Well, Shao Jin, tell me, besides Cheng Xu, are Cheng Lu and Cheng Ju also involved?"
Zhou Shaojin was horrified.
She hadn't said anything yet, but Uncle Chi had already guessed it was almost right.
If she told everything about her past life, then what could she hide from Uncle Chi
She stiffened.
Cheng Chi, who was holding her, immediately sensed her emotions.
There was a flash of anger in his eyes, but his voice became gentler: "Shao Jin, don't be afraid, just tell me the truth... Did Cheng Xu take something from you, so you can't get away..."
Zhou Shaojin was stunned.
Why would Uncle Chi think in this way
But what happened back then was similar to this, only much more serious!
But even if this is the case, will Uncle Chi think that she is not wrong
Will you stand by her and help her
Zhou Shaojin grabbed Cheng Chi's collar tightly.
In other words, I guessed it right!
The flames in Cheng Chi's heart suddenly grew stronger, and he didn't dare to speak, for fear that he would scare Zhou Shaojin, who was already like a frightened bird.
After a long while, he gently stroked Zhou Shaojin's black hair and said softly, "Shaojin, don't worry, I will help you get the things back and make sure no one else knows. But you have to tell me what it is..." After saying that, he was afraid that it was something extremely private, so he said, "Or you can write it to me..."
Zhou Shaojin's eyes immediately became moist.
After she said such alarmist words and did such hysterical things, Uncle Chi not only did not treat her as a monster or push her away, but he cared for her and protected her as before... Perhaps in this world, no one treated her better than Uncle Chi!
She grabbed Cheng Chi's clothes and started crying.
Tears soon wet Cheng Chi's clothes.
Cheng Chi's expression was slightly gloomy.
The little girl was originally a simple person. She was threatened like this. She was secretly terrified, shed tears, and suffered a lot of grievances. No wonder she became much more cheerful after Cheng Xu left. When she followed him and his mother to Putuo Mountain, she was as cheerful as a bird... She must be very happy to be able to temporarily leave the Cheng family and Jiuru Lane!
However, no matter how absurd Cheng Xu was, he would never threaten a little girl...
Cheng Chi thought of Cheng Lu.
There was a period of time when Cheng Xu and Cheng Lu were very close, or maybe Cheng Xu changed during that period!
Could it be that the reason why Zhou Shaojin targeted Cheng Lu was also related to this incident
But even so, he still had no idea who told Zhou Shaojin that the entire Cheng family would be executed and that the fourth prince would eventually ascend the throne, and what that person's intentions were.
Looking at Zhou Shaojin who was crying sadly, Cheng Chi decided that it would be better to wait and resolve this matter.
Anyway, this news will only benefit the Cheng family and not cause any harm!
That person spent a lot of time and effort to set up the plan, he shouldn't just give up like that.
He whispered to Zhou Shaojin: "Okay, stop crying! If you keep crying, my clothes will be useless. This is a new dress I made this year, you have to let me wear it twice! I don't have many clothes..."
Zhou Shaojin burst out laughing.
Nanping made twelve pieces of clothing for Uncle Chi at one time... and he still said he had no clothes to wear.
She choked up and said, "I'm good at sewing, so I can just make some new clothes for Uncle Chi!"
Children’s tears are just like March rain, coming and going quickly.
After just two sentences, she started to act disrespectful in front of him like she used to.
But it's okay this way.
At least it's easy to coax.
If he were to meet someone as tricky as Cheng Sheng, he would have no choice but to act like an elder.
Cheng Chi was in a good mood, let go of Zhou Shaojin, and said, "Are you not sad?"
Zhou Shaojin was stunned.
Wasn't she very sad? How come she didn't feel sad in the blink of an eye
Cheng Chi said: "I know Cheng Jiashan very well. Cheng Lu probably instigated him to do what happened to you. You have to tell me what happened!"
Zhou Shaojin stared at him blankly, admiring him greatly, and asked, "Why do you think it wasn't Cheng Ju?"
"He doesn't have the ability to instigate Cheng Jiashan." Cheng Chi said calmly, "Although Jiashan is a little naive, he is very arrogant in his bones. Cheng Ju is of humble origin and a playboy. How can he talk to Jiashan? Not to mention instigating him."
If I had been half as smart as Uncle Chi in my previous life, things would have ended differently, right
Zhou Shaojin was silent.
Cheng Chi thought she was thinking of the grudge with Cheng Lu, so he tried to comfort her, "Shao Jin, Cheng Lu will never threaten you again. I have already informed Magistrate Wu and Instructor Lin that he will definitely fail this year's exam. Before Magistrate Wu leaves, he will definitely take off his robe. He will no longer have the capital to stir up trouble, and he will behave himself."
But maybe it will be even more crazy.
But there is no need to let the little girl know all this.
He will take care of it.
Cheng Chi smiled and pointed to the writing brush on the desk, and whispered, "Write down what you want me to find."
Zhou Shaojin's face turned red for no apparent reason.
Cheng Chi said softly: "What's wrong? Is there anything else you want to tell me?"
Zhou Shaojin took a deep breath and mustered up her courage to say, "Uncle Chi, I don't know how to tell you. They didn't take anything from me, and I wasn't threatened by them. I, I just don't know how to tell you..." After she finished speaking, she looked up at Cheng Chi, her face full of confusion, "I don't know if I'm dreaming now, or if what happened before was a dream. Or maybe neither of them is a dream..." She paused and said in a deep voice, "I, I feel like I've lived my life all over again."
Cheng Chi looked at Zhou Shaojin in shock, his eyes becoming sharp.
Zhou Shaojin bit his lip, and finally selectively told a part of what he had experienced in his previous life.
Of course, this also omits the story between her, Cheng Lu and Cheng Xu.
Cheng Chi listened quietly, his expression sometimes stern, sometimes serious, and sometimes immersed in brief thoughts. It was not until Zhou Shaojin finished speaking that he frowned and said, "You mean, do you know what will happen in the next eleven years?"
Zhou Shaojin nodded.
Cheng Chi found it incredible.
He originally thought that there was someone behind Zhou Shaojin.
It seems that he is overcomplicating things.
Cheng Chi put his hands behind his back and walked back and forth in the room with his head down for several circles. Then he stopped and said solemnly, "You mean, you have the ability to predict the future?" Then, without waiting for Zhou Shaojin to answer, he muttered to himself, "I met someone in Qianxi before. Everyone thought she was crazy. She said she knew yin and yang and could see the shadows of ghosts. I asked her to perform a ritual, and she really had some magic..."
Zhou Shaojin's vision was a little blurry.
Uncle Chi, just accepted her strangeness like that
There was no surprise, no doubt, no panic, no fear. I just accepted what she said naturally.
Is this considered a kind of belief
Zhou Shaojin felt excited and wanted to nod and agree with Cheng Chi.
She knew it was a good excuse.
But she didn't want to lie to Cheng Chi, and she didn't want to live in lies forever.
And she also believed that she couldn't deceive Cheng Chi.
"No!" Zhou Shaojin murmured, "I only know things that are related to me, or things that I know myself... Like why the Cheng family was executed. At that time, I was married and no longer in Jinling. I didn't know the reason at all. It was only after my sister told me that I knew... I don't think it was a dream... The pain of being pricked by a needle while doing needlework, the feeling of scalding the tongue when drinking soup, the coldness of the capital in winter... I can feel them all clearly... I once told my sister about it, and she thought I was possessed by something, so I never dared to say it again..."
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Sisters and brothers, I'm so sorry today, one thing has led to many things, including my update being postponed again and again. This is also a bit like a snowball...
Today's update.
Let’s schedule tomorrow’s update around 5pm, which is safer.
In addition, I have to thank Qingtian Moyun for rewarding me with six He's Bi; algelvivi rewarded me with two He's Bi, and my sisters and brothers such as Amber Niuniu, Xiangmumu, Cheqian, Ruoyi, Black Oolong Tea, Captain Cat, Lemon Littler, Shepherd Wheat, Kinka, Feilaifeihui and others rewarded me with He's Bi.
Thank you everyone!
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※(To be continued)