Chapter 400: Watching others play 400 Chapter 400: Watching others play 400 Who would have thought that the Princess Consort of Prince Jing was seeking him out for the sake of Liu San from the Liu Family.

As soon as he entered the main courtyard, he witnessed the Princess Consort’s sobbing appearance. Prince Jing’s heart, which Ye Jiu had just soothed, instantly became irritable again.

After listening to the Princess Consort’s teary account of how her nephew Liu San had his legs inexplicably broken outside, Prince Jing didn’t react at all.

Because he had watched as others beat him!

However, regarding the Princess Consort’s desire to have the Imperial Physician look at Liu San’s leg, Prince Jing thought it over and agreed.

Because he too wanted to know if that girl’s strike was all for show or truly vicious!

Ye Jiu was unaware that his every move was actually within someone else’s line of sight.

How could Sikong Mo rest assured, letting him and Ye Wenzheng, two kids who had never left home, fend for themselves in the capital city!

Regarding the occurrences around Ye Jiu, as long as she wasn’t in danger, Sikong Mo wouldn’t appear voluntarily. He was waiting for her to actively come to him.

After all, it was always him who eagerly sought her out, yet the girl displayed a rejecting attitude, which made Sikong Mo feel quite hurt.

Everything was originally part of his plan, but unexpectedly, Prince Jing came out of nowhere.

Especially when he learned that Ye Jiu had gone to have tea at the teahouse with Prince Jing, Sikong Mo felt his generosity had been too lenient. The lesson he gave in the Imperial Palace today wasn’t harsh enough, which led to Prince Jing still having the time and the mindset to meddle in others’ affairs.

After she parted ways with Prince Jing, Ye Jiu walked back with a good mood in the pitch-black night. The streets were already deserted, but suddenly she felt as though someone was following her.

Ye Jiu felt her instincts were quite accurate, so she gripped the iron rod in her hand and prepared to defend herself, ready to take action at any moment.

As the person behind her approached, Ye Jiu swung the iron rod unexpectedly, but before she could clearly see Sikong Mo’s actions, the rod was already in his hands.

“Master Sikong, why is it you?” Ye Jiu turned and cried out in surprise after seeing who it was.

Sikong Mo did not answer directly, “In the future, don’t casually take things from there. If someone is watching in secret, your secrets could be exposed without you realizing it.”

“I understand, thank you for the reminder, Master Sikong,” Ye Jiu replied earnestly.

Ye Jiu was a smooth operator with self-awareness. She didn’t wish to offend those who showed her kindness.

“Master Sikong, why are you here, and also…” Ye Jiu hesitated, almost directly asking why Sikong Mo was following her.

“I just came out from the palace. I was passing by and saw you carrying an iron rod on the road, so I came over. Who would have thought…” If his reflexes weren’t quick, he might have been crippled by her rod at this moment.

“Oh, so that’s what it was,” Ye Jiu replied, her face flushed with embarrassment.

“Where do you live? I’ll take you home. It’s not safe for a child to be out at this time of night,” Sikong Mo asked Ye Jiu.

“Don’t you need to return to your residence, Master Sikong?” Ye Jiu asked.

“You wanted to learn martial arts, which includes not just mental methods but also techniques,” Sikong Mo said with a single sentence that resolved any of Ye Jiu’s concerns.

Nothing was more important than strengthening oneself. A teacher who offered himself was not to be wasted.

“So are we going to the inn or…” Ye Jiu inquired of Sikong Mo.

“The place is too small and inconvenient. I will take you somewhere,” Sikong Mo said as he picked up Ye Jiu, his toes lightly touching the ground, and they swiftly left the spot.