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"What is it?"

Tao blinked, and seeing his solemn expression, she couldn't help but sit up straight.

"I am not actually General Xiao's deputy."

As soon as Xiao Yi opened his mouth, he saw Tao'er's smile freeze. His heart tightened, but he still forced himself to continue, "Shi Qi is not my real name, but he was indeed my deputy general. However, he and I were separated by the enemy."

I was afraid you wouldn't accept my help, afraid you'd think I was a danger to you, so I impersonated him.

He paused, then lowered his eyes, not daring to look at her: "I'm sorry, Tao'er."

After Xiao Yi finished speaking, he was extremely nervous, and his palms began to sweat.

He already knew a bit about this girl's temper; she was the kind of person who clearly distinguished between love and hate, and she hated being lied to the most.

I wonder if I'll just ignore him from now on, or if I'll yell at him?

Beat him up?

The courtyard was so quiet that you could hear the rustling of the leaves in the wind.

He waited for a while, but neither the questioning he expected nor the scolding came. He couldn't help but quietly raise his eyes.

Tao'er was tilting her head to look at him, her eyes looking at something rare and interesting. She was neither angry nor disappointed, but rather curious.

"So who exactly are you?" she asked, puffing out her cheeks deliberately.

Xiao Yi was taken aback, and asked hesitantly, with a hint of trepidation: "You..."

Aren't you angry?

"Of course I'm angry. You've lied to me for so long. I trusted you so much."

I've told you almost everything.

Tao'er turned her head to one side and crossed her arms in front of her chest.

She looks like she's angry.

Xiao Yi looked anxious and, as expected, got angry.

What should I do?

He doesn't know how to charm girls!

His master only taught him martial arts and how to be a good person, but not this.

Forget it, I'll apologize!

Tao'er is reasonable; it's never wrong to say a few nice words.

My father always said that you shouldn't hit someone who's smiling at you.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yi walked over, leaned close to Tao'er, bent down and said with a smile, "Little Tao, you are beautiful and kind-hearted, so please don't be angry."

I really didn't mean to lie to you.

Actually, I considered it carefully before revealing my identity to you.

Because I'm afraid my identity might put you in danger.

But I can't just give you any identity, otherwise you won't believe me.

After thinking it over, I decided to use this identity.

I'm sorry, I won't do it again.

Shall I bow to you?

You can also punish me…”

Tao'er found his expression quite amusing and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Seeing that he was really going to bow to her, she quickly dodged and waved her hand, "Alright, alright, I don't want to shorten my lifespan. I'm not your elder, how can I accept your three bows?"

Seeing her smile, Xiao Yi immediately asked, "Tao'er, you're not angry anymore? You've forgiven me?"

What's the use of getting angry?

You've lied to everyone."

Tao'er pursed her lips, but there was no anger in her voice. "Besides, you lied to me to help me, not to harm me."

If I got angry about this, I'd be furious!

But why did Shi Qi's tone sound a bit like he was coaxing his little lover just now?

No way, you're overthinking it!

Liu Tao'er, have you been in a relationship for too long and are you looking forward to it?

This idea is a bit scary, don't let your mind wander.

He shook his head, banishing the jumbled thoughts from his mind.

Then she smiled and leaned forward, her eyes sparkling: "You said you're not General Xiao's deputy, so tell me, who are you?"

Is he a higher-ranking officer than a deputy general?

Looking into her clear eyes, Xiao Yi felt a weight lift from his heart, like a soft dust settling in.

He suddenly realized that the luckiest thing in his life was meeting the girl in front of him.

My name is...

My name is Xiao Yi, and I was once the fifth son of the Xiao family.

Even though you've never met me, you must have heard of me, right?

However, in the eyes of the world, he was just a dead man, a man who had been dead for three years.

"Xiao Yi?"

Tao read it once, then her eyes suddenly lit up, "My goodness!"

"You are Xiao Wulang, the fifth son of the Xiao family, the fifth brother of the Prime Minister, the young General Xiao who died three years ago."

"I'm...I'm sorry..."

My mouth works faster than my brain, I'm not cursing you!

I mean, it's really great that you're not dead!

How happy Ah Yan would be if he knew that his most admired fifth uncle was not dead!

Tao'er was a little angry at first, but now she's happier than angry.

She never dreamed that his identity was actually the renowned Jade-Faced Young General of the Xiao family.

Xiao Yi looked at her, his gaze softening, though he himself didn't realize it.

He nodded vigorously. "Yes, I am Prime Minister Xiao's younger brother, and also the fifth son of the Xiao family."

As for being famous, I would never say I am; it's just exaggerated praise from others.

I just killed a few more enemies than others!

He spoke modestly, but in his heart he wondered what the little girl thought of him.

Tao'er's smile widened as she excitedly patted his shoulder.

"Xiao Yi, that's great!"

that is really good!

You are alive and well.

So, Xiao Yan is your nephew!

Finally, finally, he has a real family member by his side.

Tao'er was genuinely happy for Ayan.

Looking at her silly, happy expression, Xiao Yi couldn't help but laugh. "Tao'er, Ayan is my nephew, and also my family. From now on, let's walk this path together, okay?"

The soft moonlight cast a gentle smile on his face.

Tao stared blankly at him, and suddenly felt that the strange atmosphere today might not be such a bad thing after all.

"Okay, let's go together!"

"With you, my dear uncle, protecting me from now on, I'll be much more relaxed."

Tao'er said happily.

If the system hadn't tied Ayan's life and death to her, she really wanted to find a beautiful, secluded place, lie down and wait to die, and then return to her 21st century.

Unfortunately not.

"However, my identity cannot be exposed. Even the old emperor doesn't know that I'm still alive."

Because I can't expose myself yet, I still need to gather evidence.

Now, King Cheng Xie Jingxing's power is too great, and his relationships are too complex. With my current abilities, I am not yet able to bring him down.

Tao'er, Ayan still needs you, so don't even think about leaving!

Thank you for everything you've done for Ayan during this time.

Our Xiao family will remember you for the rest of our lives.

Fearing she might take the opportunity to leave, Xiao Yi quickly added a sentence.

"I understand everything you're saying. I'll still call you Seventh Brother from now on."

To avoid letting something slip.

"Ayan, I will protect him well and I will not abandon him."

She couldn't just abandon him even if she wanted to...

Besides, there's now some sibling-like affection between them.

At this moment, Xiaohe, the maid of the First Madam, called out urgently from outside, "Miss Xiaotao, something bad has happened! The Second Madam has run away!"

The First Madam sent me here immediately to inform you.

Tao'er and Xiao Yi stood up at the same time.