Upon entering the courtyard, Xingli saw a luxurious mansion.

The mansion was large, with many servants and maidservants around.

Upon seeing Xingli's arrival, the servants all greeted her respectfully.

"Greetings, young master!"

Jiluo nodded slightly, waving his hand to signal the servants not to be too formal.

"Diele, go and arrange a room for Miss Xingli." Jiluo instructed a servant standing next to him.

"Yes, m-m-master..." Diele, the servant, hurriedly responded.

Xingli noticed that Diele's hands were bruised, probably from being beaten by Jiluo.

"Miss Xingli, please!" Diele bowed and said to Xingli.

"Okay, thank you." Xingli nodded slightly and followed Diele into a luxurious mansion.

The interior of the house was elegant and exquisite, showcasing the grandeur of the Jiluo family.

Pots of flowers and plants were placed at the corners of the house, emitting a refreshing fragrance.

"This will be your room, Miss Xingli." Diele said.

"Thank you." Xingli nodded slightly. "Diele, why do you have bruises on your fingers? Has someone been mistreating you?" Xingli pointed to Diele's arm and asked.

"It's because I'm not clean and I stole something, so I was punished by the master." Diele said with embarrassment.

"Stole something?" Xingli said in surprise. She didn't expect this guy to go so far as to accuse himself of stealing for the sake of Jiluo's image.

This guy nearly caused her death when he betrayed Jiaruo, and now he could say such things. It really surprised her.

"Miss Xingli, please go and take a bath to avoid catching a cold." Another maid came forward with a pure white gown.

"Thank you." Xingli said, and then followed the maid into the bathroom to take a bath.

...

Meanwhile, Diele approached Jiluo and respectfully said, "Master, Miss Xingli has been settled."

"What did Miss Xingli ask you?" Jiluo asked calmly.

"Miss Xingli asked why the slave's hands were bruised. The slave said it was because of being punished for being unclean." Diele bowed his head and said.

"Very good, I must leave a deep impression of a gentleman in Miss Xingli's mind. From now on, don't call me master, call me young master, understood?" Jiluo said sternly to Diele.

"Yes, young master." Diele agreed.

"Alright, go about your business!" Jiluo waved his hand, signaling Diele to leave.

"Yes!" Diele bowed and left.

Though he was a playboy and had been with countless women, none of them had ever captivated him. But now, when he saw Xingli, he was captivated. He wanted to marry her.

This time, Jiluo didn't plan to act recklessly. He wanted to conquer Xingli and make her willingly become his wife.

After entering the bath, Xingli touched the water temperature with her hand. The temperature was comfortable, and she felt very relaxed when she soaked in.

In the water of the bath, there was a flawless white jade stone embedded with a night pearl, emitting a soft light that reflected on the water, giving the entire bath a faint blue color.

Where exactly were the guards that Jiaruo mentioned? Where were they hiding? Were they hiding among the servants? If they were hiding among the servants, how could I find them?

Thinking of this, Xingli fell into contemplation. She thought for a long time but couldn't come up with any solutions, so she decided to wait and see for now.

Xingli had been in Wutu for almost a year. She wanted to complete the assassination mission as soon as possible and return to the White Stork Empire.

After taking a bath, Xingli walked out wearing a white silk robe.

The robe showcased her slender figure, with her delicate waist tied with a purple-red belt. The curves of her chest and buttocks were perfectly outlined, and her long and slim legs were exposed in the air, with no excess fat.

Xingli changed into a pure white dress, making her look even more exquisite, like a fairy descending to the mortal world.

There were delicate embroidery patterns on the sleeves, and a white belt was tied around her waist, making her waist look slender.

There were also golden borders on the dress. When Xingli walked, the golden borders fluttered in the air, giving a graceful and beautiful feeling, like a fairy's clothes.

Xingli loosely tied up her cascading golden hair, revealing her fair neck, delicate collarbones, and long and white neck. A few strands of golden hair cascaded down and fell behind her back.

"Knock, knock, knock." The sound of knocking came from the door.

"Please come in!" Xiao Xing Li's clear and melodious voice sounded.

The door opened slowly, and a maid dressed in a maid outfit walked in, carrying a tray and placing it on the table.

"Miss Xing Li, dinner is ready, please enjoy your meal!" The maid smiled and said.

"Thank you." Xing Li slightly bowed to the maid.

"No need to be polite here, please eat quickly!" The maid smiled and said.

"What's your name? Or how should I address you?" Xing Li looked at the maid in front of her.

"I'm called Yue Xiang, just call me Xiang Xiang. I am the head maid of this household." Yue Xiang said.

"Yue Xiang, what a beautiful name." Xing Li praised.

"Thank you. Is there anything else Miss Xing Li needs?" Yue Xiang asked.

"I have a small request." Xing Li opened her mouth, "I hope you can agree to it."

"Please speak!" Yue Xiang looked at Xing Li, a hint of vigilance in her smile.

"Could you help me buy a cheap guzheng? I want to earn some money by playing music." Xing Li took out ten wrinkled Wutu currency from an old package and handed it to Yue Xiang.

Yue Xiang pushed the money back with her hand. "Miss Xing Li, please keep this money for yourself! I will take care of the guzheng for you."

"Thank you, Sister Yue Xiang." Xing Li said gratefully.

"You're welcome. You eat first, I'll go and find the guzheng for you." Yue Xiang bowed slightly to Xing Li and walked away.

Xing Li watched Yue Xiang leave and thought to herself, this head maid is not simple, she must be the bodyguard that Jia Wei mentioned.

When she pushed the money back, Xing Li noticed a shallow scar on Yue Xiang's palm. She must have been injured by a knife or sword to have such a scar.

Xing Li checked the dishes on the table, looking for any traces of tampering. Xing Li actually hoped Jia Luo would have tainted the food, so that he would be isolated with her in a room and she would have the opportunity to assassinate him.

After a thorough check, there was no tampering or poison in the food. Xing Li picked up her chopsticks and started eating.

...

"Yue Xiang, what does Xing Li want?" Jia Luo's tone was extremely respectful, as if he was talking to a distinguished guest.

"She wants a guzheng." Yue Xiang replied.

"A guzheng? That's easy." Jia Luo smiled and immediately ordered, "Ma De, go and buy a good guzheng."

"Yes, young master." Ma De answered and left the mansion.

"Yue Xiang, please pay attention and find out what Xing Li likes." Jia Luo said to Yue Xiang.

"Why? No need to use force this time?" Yue Xiang looked at Jia Luo and teased.

"I want to marry her, so I want to establish a good image in Xing Li's heart." Jia Luo said with anticipation, a happy smile on his face.

"I didn't expect our young master Jia to change his ways for a girl." Yue Xiang joked, "This is beyond the scope of a bodyguard, you'll have to pay more!"

"No problem!" Jia Luo said cheerfully, and then took out ten thousand Wutu currency and handed it to Yue Xiang, saying, "It's up to you, Yue Xiang."

Yue Xiang took the money and said slowly, "Trust me, I will take care of this matter."

"Thank you!" Jia Luo said happily.

"Then I will take my leave." Yue Xiang bowed to Jia Luo and left.

...

As the sun rose, the air after the rain was particularly fresh. The cool morning breeze blew through the green willows on the streets, bringing a burst of fragrance.

Xing Li stood by the window, gazing at the distant view. Her eyes were deep and long.

She yawned, obviously not having rested well last night, feeling a bit sleepy. She rubbed her eyes, stretched her muscles, and moved her slightly sore body.

Last night, Xing Li had been lying on the bed, waiting for Jia Luo to make his move on her. She had been waiting for a long time, but Jia Luo never came, giving Xing Li a strange feeling. Is this guy really the pervert that Jia Wei described?

Regardless of whether he was or not, as long as she could get rid of Jia Luo, she would be able to leave this place and return to her own home.

Under the guidance of Jia Wei, Xing Li was no longer the innocent and kind girl she used to be. She had become clever and cunning, she learned how to disguise and deceive, she learned how to scheme, how to kill, and how to use her beauty to make men fall for her...

It was all taught by Jia Ge to Xingli. She also knew that in this place filled with slaughter and bloodshed, in order to survive, one must have sufficient strength and strategy.

Although Jia Ge taught Xingli many things, these were not things Xingli was willing to learn, and she would not admit that Jia Ge was her master.

Their relationship was not that of a master and disciple, but more like a partnership. Jia Ge taught Xingli how to assassinate, and Xingli helped Jia Ge kill her enemies, that was all.