I am the villain in the book

Girl?

Could this be the "distant relative"?

Hearing Zhang San's words, Wei Changtian and Chu Xianping exchanged glances, their thoughts perfectly aligned.

"Young Master, I'll go out and take a look first."

Chu Xianping immediately frowned and stood up, preparing to test the waters for Wei Changtian.

However, the latter didn't seem to care much, wiping his mouth as he stood up as well:

"No need, I've already finished eating anyway, let's go together."

"I also need to go to the Ministry of War."

"Yes."

Chu Xianping didn't insist upon hearing this, but Xu Qingwan and Lu Jingyao, who had also finished eating, suddenly came over.

"Changtian, are you going out?"

Xu Qingwan asked softly, "If it's on the way, could you take Lu-jiejie and me to Yingfengsheng?"

"Hmm?"

Wei Changtian paused and looked at the two women, instantly understanding what was going on.

There was more than one carriage in the house, so these two women had obviously heard Zhang San's words and wanted to see who this "self-invited" girl was.

Good heavens, it's not strange that Lu Jingyao would act like this, but when did Little Xu become so mischievous?

Could this be a case of 'one takes on the characteristics of one's company?'

About twenty years old, her appearance was considered pretty, but still quite a bit less than Xu Qingwan and the others.

She was wearing a cyan dress, the material of which seemed to be quite expensive, but it was dirty and even had many small tears.

In short, her dusty appearance was very much like that of a wealthy woman whose family had fallen on hard times.

...

"Y-you, which of you is Wei Changtian?"

Seeming to be startled by the sudden appearance of a group of people, the woman took a step back vigilantly, while constantly looking at Wei Changtian, Zhang San, and Chu Xianping.

Wei Changtian found it amusing, and then took a step forward.

"I am."

"May I ask who you are? What brings you here?"

"..."

One said, "Which of you is Wei Changtian?", and the other said, "Who are you?"

The reactions of the two now made it clear that they had not met before, which made Xu Qingwan and Lu Jingyao secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

However, before they could completely exhale, they were both stunned again.

Because the woman, upon hearing the answer, suddenly pursed her lips, and tears instantly filled her eyes.

"Wei Changtian!"

"Wuu, wuu, wuu! I-I finally found you!"

"Do you know how long it takes to get from Daqian to Daning! Wuu, wuu, wuu!"

"D-do you know how difficult it was for me on this journey!!!"

"Wuu, wuu, wuu..."

In an instant, tears poured down.

The woman's cries were filled with both excitement and grievance, sounding like a miserable young wife who had finally found the heartless man who abandoned her.

Everyone was dumbfounded for a moment, and Wei Changtian was even more confused.

From Daqian? Where is Daqian?

What do you mean finally found me?

"Um, miss..."

Opening his mouth, Wei Changtian prepared to ask for clarification.

However, the woman cried even harder, and finally ran over while wiping her tears, looking like she was about to throw herself into Wei Changtian's arms to relieve her "longing".

She doesn't recognize me, but she's acting like this.

At this time, anyone could see that there was something wrong with this woman, so before Wei Changtian could speak, Zhang San and Chu Xianping drew their swords at the same time, and in an instant, two bright long swords were placed on the woman's neck.

"Y-you..."

The latter was so frightened that she stopped immediately, her eyes filled with fear.

Wei Changtian frowned as he looked at her, then said slowly, word by word:

"I'll ask a question, you answer a question."

"If you say even half a word of nonsense again, you will die."

"Understand?"

"..."

Her Adam's apple bobbed, and the woman's tears were now frightened back, her body trembling with fear.

But Wei Changtian didn't show any pity, and after a slight pause, he asked coldly:

"What's your name?"

"..."

"Speak up!"

"Ah!"

The woman shuddered, and weakly replied through tears, "Xu Sui... Ah no, Xu, Xu Suisui..."

Xu Suisui?

What kind of name is that?

Wei Changtian curled his lip and continued to ask, "You said you came from Daqian?"

"No... Ah, yes, yes!"

"Which is it?!"

"Y-yes..."

"Then you came specifically to find me?"

"Yes."

"What for?"

"..."

The woman named Xu Suisui hesitated and moved her lips, muttering softly.

Wei Changtian's expression turned stern, "Speak louder!"

"Why are you so fierce..."

Xu Suisui didn't seem to be so afraid at this time, but she still obediently raised her voice a little, "I want to seek refuge with you..."

"Seek refuge with me?"

Wei Changtian laughed dumbfounded, "Do I know you?"

"No..."

"Then don't you think your words are ridiculous?"

"Ugh?!"

Originally just a mocking taunt, but Xu Suisui suddenly widened her eyes after hearing this sentence.

In the next moment, she even forgot about the long sword on her neck, and actually took a step forward with an excited face.

"Ridiculous!"

"Y-you, you just said ridiculous!"

"I-I knew it! You are... Ugh!!"

In the eyes of everyone who looked at her like an idiot, Xu Suisui wanted to say something with an excited face.

But just as the most crucial half-sentence was about to come out, Wei Changtian's expression suddenly changed, and he took a step forward to cover her mouth.

"Ugh! Ugh, ugh, ugh!"

Although her mouth was already covered, Xu Suisui still grabbed Wei Changtian's sleeve with incomparable excitement, as if afraid that the latter would run away.

Zhang San and Chu Xianping were afraid that something would happen to Wei Changtian, so they stepped forward and wanted to subdue her.

But Wei Changtian suddenly waved his hand to stop their movements.

"Put away the swords."

"Zhang San, go prepare a secret room, I have something to say to this Miss Xu alone."

"Yes."

Zhang San exchanged a surprised glance with Chu Xianping, then turned and hurried back to the courtyard.

Wei Changtian paused slightly, then said to Chu Xianping:

"Brother Chu, go and investigate who Miss Xu has met since coming to Shuzhou."

"If they are ordinary people, give them more money to shut their mouths."

"If there are spies from other families, kill them all."

"..."

"Yes, Young Master, I'll go take care of it now."

Chu Xianping took a deep look at Wei Changtian and immediately left quickly.

At this point, only Xu Qingwan and Lu Jingyao, who were still standing in front of the mansion gate, were left with shocked expressions.

"Well, you guys go to Yingfengsheng by yourselves, I won't see you off."

Turning his head, Wei Changtian was still covering Xu Suisui's mouth, smiling and saying to the two women:

"There's nothing going on here, you don't have to worry."

"Just ran into a fellow villager."