Xiao Ya IV

"I was afraid that the people out there would think that I have kidnapped her. Hence, I continued making the back hill a forbidden area. Usually, the guards would guard the foot of the back hill and no one is allowed to step into it without my company. Fortunately, the lady has left the place. I can finally lift the ban."

"No, the back hill should remain forbidden and make sure to keep everyone out." Feng Ruqing shook her head.

"Why?"

"I don't know. I always think there is something that we don't know about on the back hill."

The back hill was part of the chief manor. If there was something there, Gu Shi would definitely know it sooner or later. However, Feng Ruqing did not explain further and left Gu Shi guessing.

Sure enough, Feng Ruqing's words had left Gu Shi pondering. He was still lost in thought when he left.