Chapter 1: The Sleeping Flower Pavilion

  "Miao Yin" was hidden very well by Duan Shi Yi, but Xiao Cao still inadvertently saw it once, behind the plaque on the partition in his living room.

  This person is too petty. It's just a guqin, even if it's a famous one, what's the big deal? She won't break it, at most she'll just borrow it to play for a bit, right?

  She quietly retreated to the sixth door, lay down outside the eleventh door and listened for a while, making sure there was no one inside. Only then did Xiaocao slip in and sneak "Miaoyin" back into her own room.

  It was getting late outside, and Duan Shi Yi might return at any moment, so she didn't dare to open it rashly, but instead hid it immediately, planning to bring it to the Chen residence tomorrow.

  She's actually doing this for Duan Gou Dan, isn't she? Borrowing things from him is only right, but the reason she's being so secretive... is because she knows that son of a bitch won't agree to lend it to her!

  If she were discovered, she also had a legitimate reason for being forced by work, so she shouldn't be beaten to death.

  "Are you back?"

  Just as he was thinking about it, the door was pushed open. Xiao Cao was relieved that he had hidden quickly and immediately turned his head to smile at Duan Shi Yi: "Yes, heh heh."

  Duanduan paused for a moment, raised an eyebrow slightly, and leaned against the door: "What have you done again?"

  "What?" Little Grass looked down at himself: "What's wrong with me?"

  "Every time you've done something wrong to me, your eyes would look to the left and you'd smile foolishly."

  "..." The little grass pouted: "Who has wronged you? I went to the Chen's house today, working hard, wasn't it all for you?"

  Duàn shí yī mī le mī yǎn, kàn le tā bàn tiān cái dào: "Nà zhǎo dào rén le ma?"

  Translation:

  Duan Eleven narrowed his eyes and looked at her for a long time before saying, "Have you found the person yet?"

  "Not yet, it can be done tomorrow, today is mainly to get familiar with the environment."

  Look at her confident appearance, Duan Shiyi didn't say much more and went into the house, naturally taking off his outer robe and hanging it on the screen, then rolling up his sleeves: "Have you had dinner?"

  "Uh." Just as he was about to nod, he saw Du Shi Yi's expression and immediately shook his head: "No no, I only ate a chicken leg."

  He let out a soft hum and didn't bother with her anymore, turning around to head into the small kitchen on one side.

  The six-panel door originally had a cafeteria, but unfortunately, one time, Du Shi Yi ate half of the insect that came out in it, so this small courtyard added a kitchen.

  The little grass sometimes thinks that a man like Duan Shi Yi is really great, cooking delicious food, looking good, and being skilled in martial arts. Although he can be a bit annoying at times, he's really not a bad person.

  What kind of fairy would be qualified to become her master's wife?

  Originally wanted to change clothes, but suddenly felt that the skirt was also good, Xiaocao jumped and hopped to the kitchen door to watch Duan Shiyi cook.

  Why is he so impressive? Because this guy wore all white clothes and managed to cook without getting a single stain! His movements were also neat and efficient, looking like the ink paintings of the blind old man from the bridge.

  The little grass thought this scene was particularly beautiful.

  Chapter Eleven made three dishes and one soup, which was much more abundant than usual. Xiao Cao was a little curious: "What day is today?"

  "It's just an ordinary day, I'm just being considerate of your hard work." Duan Shi's face was filled with loving light, and he reached out to stroke her hair: "Good girl, eat up."

  The little grass felt very moved, and tears almost fell. It turned out that he still knew how to reward her, and Duan Gou Dan also had times when he spoke human words!

  A gust of wind rolled away the remaining clouds, and the plates on the table sparkled brightly. The little grass was about to go wash the dishes, but Duan Shi Yi stopped her: "I'll do it."

  "...I always feel like something is off..."

  Chapter Eleven Every time she was gentle, nothing good happened. What was waiting for her this time? Xia Cao sat at the edge of the table and thought for a long time, finally thinking that it didn't matter anyway. She had been calculated by this cheap person, and even if she wanted to run, she couldn't escape.

  Might as well go and have a good long sleep.

  The case of the murder at the Sleeping Flower Pavilion is still under investigation, and Li Er Gou is already in a state of distress. There is basically no evidence, and it's unclear if there's any connection between the two cases. He thought about going to the Chen residence to ask some questions, but that Chen official has some power and isn't easy to offend, so he was dismissed with just a few words.

  The chief of police attaches great importance to this case. If there is no progress again, it will be like what Duan Shi Yi said, and things won't go well.

  What can be done? Li Erdou thought carefully and didn't want to be robbed of his credit, but he also wanted to solve it himself. There was only one way!

  The next morning, Xiao Cao went to the Chen residence early and politely greeted Madame Chen.

  Madam Chen looked at her for a while, then said: "I'm not in the mood today, so I won't keep anyone lingering around the house. If you have nothing to do, go help others with their chores."

  "Yes, milord." Little Grass replied cleverly.

  "The lady and the young master have been having some disagreements lately, so it's normal for her to be in a bad mood." Xun Ayi pulled her out and said: "The young master won't even go out, you shouldn't help anyone else either. Go give the young master some snacks, just say it's the lady's orders."

  This is great, Little Grass immediately nodded!

  She had all the qins on her back, and Auntie Xu looked at her for a while before asking: "Do you know how to play this?"

  "It's okay." Xia Cao smiled and said, "If I can invite the young master out to listen to the zither and persuade him a couple of times, so as not to hurt Madame's feelings, will my dinner have an extra chicken leg?"

  Xu Yi was taken aback, then smiled and said: "If you can bring it out, that's good, just... go try."

  There are so many maids in this mansion, and they've all thought of ways to attract the young master's attention, at least a few hundred times. If it were that simple, would this little maid even have a chance? Madam Xu didn't think much of it, but since she was one of Steward Chen's people, she wouldn't go out of her way to offend her.

  The little grass carried a zither on his back and held some pastries in his hands, hopping and jumping to the rumored young master's courtyard.

  The result was just being stopped at the door.

  "Give me the things and you can go back first." The servant next to the young master took over the pastry, and with a bang, he closed the courtyard door.

  The little grass wiped the ash off his nose, found a position close to the house by the wall, then unpacked the piano and sat on the ground.

  There were people coming and going in the Chen's house. Seeing Xiao Cao's actions, some glanced at her briefly before continuing on their way, while others stopped to watch the commotion.

  "Who is this?"

  "I heard she's Chen Guan's niece."

  "No wonder he dares to be so arrogant, looking at his appearance, it doesn't seem like he can play the piano either, and he's even holding the piano upside down."

  "Just wait and see."

  The little grass quietly picked up the piano and returned it, took a deep breath, and began to play.

  She swore that she had seen Duan Xi play the piano, with long sleeves fluttering and slender fingers, just like a god. She learned everything from him!

  But for some reason, the people around him covered their ears and ran quickly, shouting: "Chen Guanjia! Chen Guanjia! Your eldest niece has gone mad!"