Xiao Xi Tian was playing in the mud with the Qin sisters.
The earth dragons by the Gou Gou Lake were all killed, and the danger was removed.
So, when the weather was hot, everyone, adults and children alike, liked to come here to cool off.
If the sun was too scorching, they would jump into the water for a dive.
"Sister Xi Tian, why are the houses you build so beautiful and exquisite?"
Qin Feng Lan asked with admiration.
Look at the two-story villa, so delicate and beautiful.
Several wooden sticks were inserted around it as landscape trees.
She had been to the capital many times before, but had never seen such a unique house.
Xiao Xi Tian pouted her lips, "I saw this in a book!~"
This small villa with its own courtyard was the only one of its kind in the Great Liang Kingdom.
Qin Feng Lan's eyes lit up, and just as she was about to ask to borrow the book, Xiao Xi Tian changed the subject.
"Alas, those Xia Si Jie and the one-eyed man are truly detestable. I never expected your younger brother was killed by them."
Her hallucinogenic agent was very effective.
After Governor Qin returned, he gave Xia Si Jie and the man the drug.
In the time it took for one stick of incense to burn, he had investigated the truth and found the culprits...
Back then, when Governor Qin's youngest son was recuperating at the mountain villa, he was targeted by Xia Si Jie and the one-eyed man.
Young masters from wealthy families always had beautiful maids or large sums of silver notes with them.
Xia Si Jie was interested in the money.
The one-eyed man, on the other hand, coveted the two maids at the villa.
Thus, on a dark and windy night, the two of them quietly infiltrated the villa.
They killed all the guards, violated the maids, and stole the silver notes...
Young Master Qin cried loudly, which annoyed the one-eyed man.
In a fit of rage, he strangled the boy to death.
He also looted the gold, silver, and jewels from the villa, and even snatched Young Master Qin's hairpin.
The two of them remained at large for many years. Governor Qin had sent his subordinates to search the entire city but could not find the culprits.
Over time, the case remained unsolved.
Who would have thought that a few years later, these two villains would accidentally kidnap his two daughters again?
And bring them to Heyang County, preparing to sell them.
They truly had a deep karmic connection with the Qin family.
Although the one-eyed man was dead, Xia Si Jie was still alive.
If it weren't for Xiao Xi Tian this time, Governor Qin would not have found his daughters.
Nor would he have solved the tragic case from years ago.
As for the mastermind mentioned by the man, Governor Qin was still investigating...
"Those bad people should be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!~"
Qin Yi Yi wrinkled her little nose, clenched her fists, and her expression was filled with grief and indignation.
"My brother was so cute, how could they bear to strangle him to death?"
Such vile and dirty people should be sent to the eighteenth level of hell.
Xiao Xi Tian patted her shoulder and comforted her, "Sister Yi Yi, Uncle Governor will surely avenge Young Master."
No matter who was backing them, there was no room for negotiation in this matter.
A life for a life, a debt for a debt.
It would be truly lawless to let them continue to do evil...
Chen Xiao Ran was picked up by Prefect Chen.
Now, Xiao Xi Tian's playmates, besides that group of mischievous boys, were only the Qin sisters.
The three little girls spent the entire afternoon building houses by the lake.
It wasn't until Yun Jin Shan came to call them that they learned Governor Qin and Prefect Chen had arrived.
"Haha, little aunt, you've made a great contribution this time! Governor Qin wants to reward you!~"
Yun Jin Shan's eyes were gone from his joy. He picked up Xiao Xi Tian and headed home.
"Second nephew, I can walk myself!~" Xiao Xi Tian wiggled her body.
She was already five years old and didn't want her nephew to carry her.
Yun Jin Shan chuckled, "Little aunt, Governor Qin is eager to see you, we need to hurry."
After saying that, he ran off excitedly.
Xiao Xi Tian: "..."
Alas, when would she be able to grow up!~
Her legs were too short, and she had to be carried when running.
How embarrassing!
As soon as the Qin sisters heard their father had arrived, they also quickened their pace towards the old Yun family's house.
Outside the Yun family's courtyard, villagers gathered again to watch the excitement.
Governor Qin was much more generous than Prefect Chen.
Not only did he buy ten bolts of cloth for the Yun family, but he also brought in pastries, fruits, and various foods like a flowing stream into the courtyard.
Besides thanking Xiao Xi Tian, he also understood that this little girl had a close relationship with the little prince next door.
If he could win over Xiao Xi Tian, perhaps that distinguished person would also favor him out of affection for her?
"Grandpa, Grandma, I've brought little aunt back!~"
Yun Jin Shan ran until he was out of breath, his forehead covered in sweat.
But his face was always smiling...
Since his little aunt was born, she had brought so much honor to the family.
As her nephew, he was also happy from the bottom of his heart.
Xiao Xi Tian's eyes spun as she was jostled. As soon as her little feet touched the ground, Governor Qin approached with a smile.
"On behalf of the entire Qin family, I thank Sweet Baby for her great kindness!~"
He cupped his hands and bowed respectfully.
His posture was so standard, and his attitude so humble, that the villagers marveled.
"Look, the old Yun family is about to prosper."
"Of course, Little Sweet Baby is a blessed star reborn. She can bless the Yun family with prosperity for generations and the family's flourishing!"
"Oh my, why doesn't my family have such a good daughter?"
"Your family doesn't lack daughters, but those two girls love to eat green onions and chew garlic every day, scaring away all good luck."
"Hey! No one would think you're mute if you didn't speak!"
"..."
The villagers chuckled for a while, then turned their attention to Xiao Xi Tian.
"Uncle Governor, you don't need to be so polite. I didn't do much!~"
Xiao Xi Tian felt a little embarrassed.
She had just picked up a hairpin and brought the Qin sisters along when she escaped.
That was all!
Why such a grand thank you?
This was even more grand than her second brother being a wolf-killing hero back then.
Governor Qin still cupped his hands and said seriously, "Little Sweet Baby, your actions this time have removed a great worry from my heart!"
"If you hadn't met Yi Yi and Xiao Lan, they wouldn't have been rescued."
"If you hadn't picked up that silver hairpin, the clues wouldn't have been found."
"If it weren't for that bottle of medicine, the culprits wouldn't have confessed to their crimes from years ago..."
Speaking of this, Governor Qin's eyes welled up with tears, and his voice choked slightly.
"I will never forget such kindness."
"If you ever need my help in the future, Sweet Baby, please don't hesitate to ask. Don't be polite!"
"Even if I have to give up everything, I will help you."
As soon as he said this, Prefect Chen, who was standing beside him, felt a little ashamed.
Good, they were already openly trying to win her over...
Xiao Xi Tian was flattered, and she scratched her little face, "Really, really, no need to be polite."
She didn't know what to say.
Qin Feng Lan said, "Father, Sister Xi Tian is very good to me. When my foot was sprained, it was Sister Xi Tian who healed it."
Xiao Xi Tian: "..."
Please, stop talking.
She really wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
Seeing that he had said enough thanks, Governor Qin waved his hand, "Guards, bring the gifts!~"
The most important items were always saved for last.
"Yes!"
Two guards responded and walked over, holding two trays...