Chapter 2 Opposite

Actually, she had already anticipated this outcome. The other party's skills were obviously extraordinary, and they could move freely in the darkness. It would have been strange if she had managed to succeed.

But Ye Qingxi couldn't help but try. When the light from the fire starter flashed by, Ye Qingxi raised the dagger and attacked, only to be easily caught by the opponent.

Song Ning indeed had no intention of killing Ye Qingxi, but he also didn't dare to easily trust this young nun. He hesitated for a moment, thinking about whether to knock her out first and then find a place to hide her, but suddenly, there was a commotion outside the room.

Ye Qingxi naturally heard it too. She was afraid that the other party would really harm her, so she quickly assured, "Young Master, rest assured. Since I already know that I am no match for you, I will definitely not do anything foolish."

"How do you plan to help me?" Song Ning still didn't let go of her hand.

Instead of answering, Ye Qingxi asked, "How many people are after you?"

Song Ning hesitated for a moment, then recalled and said in a deep voice, "There are probably five or six people, all of them skilled."

Ye Qingxi thought for a moment and had an idea. In order to make the other party believe in her, she didn't mind sharing her thoughts, "Even if they are skilled, they still have to search meticulously. Just because they are skilled, does that mean they can achieve twice the result with half the effort? I live in the innermost room in the backyard. If they want to search room by room, it will take at least the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. I can help you, but you need to light the oil lamp first."

This time, Song Ning didn't make a move.

Ye Qingxi remembered that she had tried to harm Song Ning with this excuse earlier and couldn't help but smile, "Rest assured, I still cherish my life."

The commotion outside was getting louder, so Song Ning didn't hesitate anymore. He lit the fire starter and lit the oil lamp. As he did so, he looked back at Ye Qingxi and said, "Their search will probably take some time too..."

He stopped mid-sentence.

Ye Qingxi blinked, also showing surprise in her eyes. She had thought from the other party's voice that he was at least over twenty years old, but now, in the light of the lamp, she saw a handsome and youthful boy, which was quite unexpected.

"How old are you?" Ye Qingxi couldn't help but ask.

Song Ning was also very surprised. Wasn't this Yuqing An? Wasn't it a nunnery? Why did he see a young girl with long hair? And this girl was only wearing an inner garment. Although nothing was exposed, how could she be so calm in front of him, a man? Could it be that he had entered the wrong place?

But Song Ning was not an ordinary child. Although he was surprised, he remained expressionless, hiding his emotions.

Seeing this, Ye Qingxi thought that the other party was annoyed by her previous actions and couldn't help pouting, "Time is running out. Can't you just let it go? Besides, I am just a weak woman. I was invaded in my room and didn't resist. Do you want me to get up and greet you? It's late at night!"

Song Ning's gaze focused on the slightly pouting lips of the other party. The young girl in front of him was very beautiful.

Her big almond-shaped eyes seemed to contain a layer of mist, yet they were clear and distinct, like a clear pool. There were still small beads of sweat on her high nose, obviously from being startled by him earlier. As for her lively mouth, which revealed her temper and made her face look very vivid, it was slightly red and showed a hint of stubbornness, which added a bit of childishness to her appearance.

"Why are you silent? I have thought it over carefully," Ye Qingxi felt uncomfortable being looked at and turned her gaze away. By now, there must have been a commotion outside. She had to get rid of this person before those people arrived at her room, or she had to hide him without fail. She didn't have the ability for the former, so she could only choose the latter. "There is a small statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva outside this room. There is a place to hide behind it. I guess they will be able to search there, but there is no other place in this room to hide except for the cabinet."

Following Ye Qingxi's words, Song Ning also withdrew his thoughts and looked around in the dim light. The room was very simple, with a table, a cabinet, a bed, and a high stool with a blue porcelain vase placed by the window. It was indeed not a good place to hide. He couldn't help but frown, "Then where do you want me to hide?"

Ye Qingxi didn't answer but turned to lift her blanket and mattress, then pointed to the empty bed and said to Song Ning, "Lie down quickly and assume a position you are used to. You can't move around later."

"What are you going to do?" Song Ning frowned, feeling displeased. Did this little girl know what she was doing? She actually asked him to lie on her bed?

Ye Qingxi also frowned, showing impatience with the delay, "Hurry up, or we'll both be in trouble!"

Now Ye Qingxi was also getting anxious. If she was found hiding a man in the room, all her previous efforts would be in vain!

Seeing that the other party was not joking, although he was puzzled, Song Ning obediently lay down, looking very obedient.

Upon seeing the situation, Ye Qingxi couldn't help but smile, but in the next moment, she realized that her laughter might hurt the other person's self-esteem, so she quickly suppressed it and said seriously, "You're in this position now, don't move around later!"

Song Ning naturally noticed that Ye Qingxi was trying to hold back her laughter. He couldn't get angry, so he continued to keep a straight face, but a suspicious blush appeared on his face.

Outside the room, Master Jiyun of Yuqing Temple was startled by the sudden intrusion of several people. After the other party explained their identity and purpose, Master Jiyun couldn't help but look pensive.

"Since Master Jiyun already knows that we are from the Northern Garrison, you should understand the seriousness of this matter. If we delay and let the thief escape, I'm afraid Master Jiyun won't be able to bear this responsibility, right?" The leader was a seven-foot-tall man in black clothes with a fierce face, followed by five similarly dressed men.

The Northern Garrison is under the command of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, specializing in investigating criminal cases.

Although Master Jiyun had seen the token in the other party's hand just now, she may not have seen much of the world, but she still understood some things. Therefore, at this moment, she was not doubting the other party's identity, but was concerned about her own reputation.

Although Yuqing Temple was just a small nunnery, it was quite well-known in the capital, especially for its vegetarian meals, which were renowned, thanks to Ye Qingxi. As a result, the temple not only had a thriving incense business, but also had noble ladies and young ladies coming to eat vegetarian meals and seek peace charms.

And because Master Jiyun was good at preaching Buddhist scriptures, she often interacted with the elegant and noble ladies of various wealthy families. If her backyard was searched by these people, wouldn't it damage the reputation of Yuqing Temple?