After exchanging lives, I can't get rid of the binding cp

Chapter 13 The first meeting

Ban Xiyu was still a little top-heavy when she returned to the house, and she didn't even know how she got back to the residence.

It wasn't until the candles in the room were about to burn out, and the candles were flickering, that she washed and changed her clothes belatedly.

When she was still waiting to get married at Ban's house, her grandparents had hired Mammy Xi to teach her about male and female boudoirs.

When Ban Xiyu heard it, she thought it was blunt, but now, after Miss Liandie explained it, she found that the content of what Mammy said was very subtle, far inferior to what Miss Liantie described... Unbearable.

Facing the guards and mother-in-law inside and outside the villa, Ban Xiyu was only angry at first, but now she feels extremely disgusted and disgusted.

When she listened to Miss Liantie's chatter, she felt uncomfortable all over, and she still felt sore and swollen to the point of nausea, this strange feeling made her sleepless.

Ban Xiyu extinguished the candle, thinking in her heart, why hasn't Wen Jisheng moved yet?Where did he go?
Perhaps it was because of the dim moonlight tonight, when the darkness came, the anxiety in Ban Xiyu's heart gradually expanded.

She couldn't help thinking, if Wen Jisheng didn't meet her as agreed, and wouldn't come to rescue her, then would she become the plaything of the "noble man" like the "sacrificing bride" who lived in this room before?

Ban Xiyu lay flat with a calm face, full of thoughts in her heart.

The guards inside and outside the village are tightly guarded. If she wants to take these women away, the only way to escape is when she sets off for the "noble man's" mansion.

However, there are a lot of women in their group, accidents are inevitable, and the guards who escorted them will definitely try to make them fall into a coma as they did at the beginning.

If they want not to lose their ability to move, then they must find a way to dissuade the guards and make them think that the "sacrificing bride" has no ability to escape, so that they will not make unnecessary moves and make people unconscious.

But what method should be used?

While thinking, Ban Xiyu suddenly heard several faint birdsong coming from outside the window.Immediately afterwards, there was a soft "duk-duk" sound——

Someone is knocking on her window!

Ban Xiyu immediately turned over and sat up.She walked over quickly and was about to open the window, but unexpectedly the window opened from the outside.

She was surprised for a moment, and then saw a black shadow flashing in front of her eyes.

Ban Xiyu took a step back subconsciously, and immediately, the black shadow turned and entered the room.

The visitor was strong and agile, and after a roll, he stood quietly behind Ban Xiyu in the blink of an eye.

"Huh!" The man let out a long breath, put the gold silk umbrella he was carrying on the table again, and said with a look of familiarity and no one else:
"Don't worry, I handled it very cleanly. The people guarding outside have all passed out and won't be discovered."

Wen Jisheng was talking to himself, suddenly paused, and said again: "Oh, right. I almost forgot, you can't talk now, wait a minute."

Before Ban Xiyu could figure out the situation, she was stuffed with a pill, and the other party tapped two important points on her body. She couldn't control it, so she swallowed the medicine.

Ban Xiyu: "!!!"

It can be confirmed that the person in front of her is Wen Jisheng who communicated with her.But if he wants to feed the antidote, can't he say hello in advance?She almost choked!
"Okay, the medicine will take effect after half an hour, and you will be able to talk." Wen Jisheng said: "It's too dark here, I'll light a lamp."

Ban Xiyu heard him rustling and fiddling, and then a faint light came on in the room.She rubbed her neck uncomfortably, and opened her mouth and said, "You...cough cough!"

She hadn't spoken for a long time, her voice was so hoarse that she almost couldn't recognize her own voice.

Wen Jisheng walked towards her holding a candlestick and said: "You have a good voice, you should talk less."

The two looked at each other through the candlelight, and in an instant, Ban Xiyu felt that she was being blindsided.

If it wasn't for her blind eyes, then it's probably because of her memory problem.

Why is the person in front of me so different from the portrait Lou Xiyue gave her?got the wrong person?

"You, you wait."

Ban Xiyu raised her hand and told him to stop three steps away.

Wen Jisheng: "?"

He said, "What are you doing?"

Ban Xiyu looked at him with complicated eyes, but no matter how he looked at him, the handsome and radiant face in front of him didn't have the slightest resemblance to the one he saw on the scroll before.

Ban Xiyu: "I, I'll go undress first, wait for me for a while."

She stepped back, then hurried back to the bed.

Wen Jisheng was confused: "Huh? When did you become so particular?"

Having said that, he still stood obediently and even turned his back.

Seeing this, Ban Xiyu quickly took out the painting scroll hidden at the foot of the bed.

By the faint candlelight, she stared intently.

On the picture scroll, the man's face is really not good-looking, even a little strange.His facial contours are slightly distorted, with one eye slightly larger and the other slightly smaller.

Even the nose is a little crooked.

Ban Xiyu opened his eyes wide in disbelief, then looked up at the back of the man standing not far away.

To say that the similarity between this portrait and the man is the gorgeous butterfly birthmark on the end of the eyes.

Ban Xiyu looked at the painting again in disbelief: "..."

Is there anyone in the world who can draw the face of Wen Jisheng like this?
Does Lou Xiyue have a grudge against him?

At this time, Wen Jisheng took a sip of cold tea: "Are you alright?"

The next moment, Ban Xiyu put away the scroll with a blank expression, then got up and put on some clothes: "Okay."

She walked towards Wen Jisheng and sat down in front of the man calmly.

She glanced at the other party quietly, and then sighed in her heart——sister, can you draw?
She thought to herself, Lou Xiyue probably doesn't have the talent to draw pictures... She can't be allowed to hold a paintbrush in the future, otherwise it may cause a disaster.

Ban Xiyu: "You came later than the agreed time, did you get caught by something?"

Lou Xiyue and Wen Jisheng are close friends who have known each other for many years, but she is not.

What if Wen Jisheng was only superficially righteous, and once she knew her identity, she left with her hands, what should she do?So it's better for her to keep an eye on it.

Therefore, Ban Xiyu could only pretend to be familiar with the other party, trying to make his tone and movements appear as natural as possible.

Wen Jisheng shook his head and said, "Ha, then you are thinking too much. What can stop me? The reason why I arrived late is to investigate the master behind Lianzhuang."

He glanced at Ban Xiyu and said, "I don't think you're in any danger for now, so walk away for a while. You can't blame me for not cooperating with you, can you?"

Ban Xiyu: "..." She said with a smile on her face, "Why, you came at the right time, I blame you for what you did."

Wen Jisheng looked at her: "?"

Why does he feel weird.When did Lou Xiyue speak so politely?

Ban Xiyu asked him, "Then did you find anything?"

Wen Jisheng: "Oh, this villa is under the name of a member named Lu. A few years ago, he was a well-known wealthy businessman in Quenan Village. Later, he stopped doing business and bought several pieces of land instead. The money was donated to an official. Now in Quenanzhuang, it can be regarded as a local tyrant."

"Que Nanzhuang?" Ban Xiyu said, "You mean our group has been transferred to Que Nanzhuang?"

That's the one, Quenan Village where the "Yingniang Festival" is held every year?

"That's right." Wen Jisheng said, "Although Lianzhuang is listed under Lu Yuanwai's name, his nephew is actually in charge. In the past few months, his nephew has often sent a batch of goods to Linzhou , It is said that they have trade relations with merchants in Linzhou."

He asked, "What about you? You have been in this Zhuangzi for two or three days. Do you have any clues?"

Ban Xiyu said: "Everywhere inside and outside the villa is guarded, and my actions are limited. I only know that the people here use the name of 'mountain god' to abduct girls from various villages, and let the brothel women teach some skills to seduce men. , to give them to a man of honor."

She lowered her head and thought, and said: "Based on the information you have found, since the nephew of Yuanwai Lu is controlling all this, it can be inferred that the so-called 'trade relations' and 'goods' are just a cover for the purpose of It is to cover up the fact that he abducted a woman from a good family."

"According to normal calculations, that's right. But..." Wen Jisheng said, "I think that Lu Yuanwai's handwriting is also indispensable."

Ban Xiyu: "It's impossible for him to be ignorant of his nephew doing such nasty things on his estate. Lu Yuanwai didn't stop him, which means he's also profiting from it."

Wen Jisheng knocked on the table: "Businessmen value profits, they can't give other people well-trained beauties for no reason. There must be an ulterior transaction between these few people."

"No matter what the transaction is, the government will make it clear once the interrogation continues." Ban Xiyu said, "You report to the officials. Right now they are defenseless, and it is a good time to report to the officials to catch the thief."

However, Wen Jisheng waved his hand and said, "No way. Reporting to the official will not work."

Ban Xiyu frowned: "Why? Could the government have nothing to do with them?"

Wen Jisheng explained: "Que Nan Village belongs to Yun County, and Yun County is under the jurisdiction of Quchuan Prefecture. Lu Yuanwai is the brother-in-law of the Quchuan prefect, and the current magistrate of Yun County was promoted by Lu Yuanwai. Quenan Village, Yun County, and even Quchuan Mansion are moving sideways, do you think the government can take down the people in Lianzhuang?"

Ban Xiyu: "According to what you say, these people are covering the sky with one hand in Quchuan Mansion?"

"Yes." Wen Jisheng said: "A strong dragon can't overwhelm a local snake, let alone you and me. If you want to save people, you want Lu Yuanwai and his nephew to plead guilty and punish the law. It's not that easy."

"It's not easy, but it has to be done. You can't just watch innocent women being victimized." Ban Xiyu said:
"Since the magistrate and the magistrate can't hold people, then find the governor of a province. If the governor doesn't care, then go to Beijing. Someone will always take care of it."

Wen Jisheng wondered: "It's strange. As far as I know, Lou Xiyue has always been ruthless and never meddling in other people's affairs. Why is he so enthusiastic now that he doesn't even care about the revenge of the family, and ran to Que Nanzhuang came to act chivalrously?"

He took a look at Ban Xiyu, suspicious: "Don't tell me, you suddenly changed your nature, and you want to be a good person with high morals from now on?"

Ban Xiyu's heart skipped a beat: "..."

She almost forgot about it.She lowered her head and thought, and could only think of a way to fool her:

"Who said I won't take revenge? It's just that I have other plans and I didn't tell you. As for the 'sacrificing the bride'... I will help if I want to. Do you want to ask about it?"

"Yo, don't dare, do what you want, I don't dare to control you." Wen Jisheng cupped his fists at her.

Ban Xiyu: "As for Lianzhuang, you—"

Wen Jisheng immediately declined: "Hey, there is no me, only you. It is you who want to save people, not me. You can do whatever you want, and it has nothing to do with me."

"?" Ban Xiyu said, "Don't say you're going to die."

Wen Yan, Wen Jisheng spread his hands, leaned his shoulders back on the chair, shrugged and said:
"Yeah, I just want to see death without saving. Anyway, the life and death of these people has nothing to do with me. I don't want to offend court officials for the sake of people who have nothing to do with me."

Ban Xiyu was completely silent.

She knew that she must not have too much trust in others, otherwise she would be the only one who was unlucky.

Now it was her turn to be unlucky.

Ban Xiyu took a deep breath and thought, she can't blame others for this, it's because she is overconfident, thinking that she can save people by relying on the power of Wen Jisheng.

But no matter how powerful others are, they are still not as reliable as themselves.

Wen Jisheng didn't want to offend anyone, and she couldn't force it.After all, she was the one who had to wade through this muddy water.

She said: "I see. Since you don't want to help, I won't force you. If you have nothing else to do, just leave first, and I won't keep you."

As Ban Xiyu spoke, he walked to the side and opened the window.She made a "please" gesture: "Go slowly, don't see you off."

Although she had a smile on her face, her tone was always cold.

Hearing the silent sound, he sat on the chair without moving.He squeezed the teacup in astonishment, looked at Ban Xiyu in disbelief, and said:
"You, are you serious? Just kidding, I finally found it, you let me go?"

Ban Xiyu's patience gradually ran out: "You have no intention of saving people, so what are you doing here? Do you want to stay with me? I'm afraid you won't be able to do so if you don't want to get married."

Wen Jisheng: "..."

He can be sure that the woman in front of him is angry.But he didn't quite understand——

"I was joking with you, why do you take it seriously?" He was very puzzled, and a little wronged: "I used to joke a lot before, why didn't I see you angry then..."

Usually, under such circumstances, the two of them would soon pass their sparring without using swords, and then they would do whatever they planned.

Why, Lou Xiyue is not interested in competing today?
Or did he laugh at her for her poor accuracy of concealed weapons last time, so he still cares about it?

No way, Lou Xiyue is not such a thoughtful person...

Ban Xiyu didn't want to talk nonsense with him anymore: "You are joking, but I am not. I am tired, please leave immediately."

Wen Jisheng quickly stood up and bowed: "...I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I said nonsense regardless of the occasion, and I didn't mean not to help you. We have been friends for so long, and I will definitely help you if you need something. Well.

"Besides, in fact, I have something to do when I come to Que Nanzhuang. It just so happens that my employer wants my help to bring Lu Yuanwai and his nephew to justice.

"Hey, I just thought that we haven't sparred for a long time, and my hands are a little itchy, so..."

Ban Xiyu understood: "So you were asking for a beating just now?"

She finally knew what Lou Xiyue meant when he said that he was "not serious".

This man is too frivolous, like a rascal!
And it seems that there is something wrong with the brain.

Why are all the friends Lou Xiyue makes like this?That's too picky.

"... Hey, why are you so rude when you speak?" Wen Jisheng hurriedly stood up, pulled out the chair and asked her to sit down, and handed tea to her:
"It's done, I'm begging for beating, I'm begging for beating! Auntie, have you calmed down yet?"

Ban Xiyu raised her eyes, seeing his smiling face, she was speechless for a while.

It is rare for her to get a little angry, and while thinking "Why are my sister's friends in the world so out of tune?", she smiled reservedly:
"I'm not angry, can we talk about business now? Do you have any plans to find out who is behind Lianzhuang?"

Wen Jisheng: "Well... At most, there is a general direction. I have to go to Quchuan Mansion to check the specifics. You stay on hold for the next two days and see if you can find any more useful clues. .After I come back, I will make a decision.”

Ban Xiyu couldn't help doubting him: "Are you sure you will come back? Don't run away halfway."

Wen Jisheng put on the golden silk umbrella: "Manly man, once a word is spoken, it is hard to follow. Oh yes." He stopped, and suddenly dropped a few packets of medicine powder on the table:

"I'm afraid you will suffer, so you take these packs of medicine with you."

Ban Xiyu looked down and saw words such as "Menghan medicine" and "laxative" written on the paper package.

Wen Jisheng opened the window, and when he left, he said: "Don't say I'm hiding something, this is a good thing I collected hard, and now I give it to you. I beg you, don't show off your three-legged cat this time." Hidden weapon skill, otherwise I am afraid that you will reveal your identity before I come back. Let's go."

He came and went without a trace, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

Ban Xiyu held a few packs of medicine powder in her hands, and thought to herself: Oh, it turns out that my sister not only can't paint, but she's also terrible at hidden weapons.

Lou Xiyue's cool and sassy attitude appeared in her mind, and she couldn't help smiling: she's so cute.

　In the next two chapters it's my sister's turn again
　　
　
(End of this chapter)