Transmigrator meets Reincarnator

Ch. 59 Lover's Token

The expression on the bodyguard’s average-looking, forgettable face seemed to flicker for a bit. However, in the end, he didn’t disregard his master’s request. He grunted in acknowledgement and merged back into the crowd on the street.

After an hour, One was back.

Xiao Bojian had already moved to a room on the second floor of the fabric store. He sat behind a desk, a calm expression on his face. However, his voice betrayed the anxiety he felt inside as he asked, “How was it?”

One cupped his fists. “Reporting to master. Sixth Miss Chu is already safe. Master can relax now. The city guards have already taken down all the assassins.”

Xiao Bojian caught the thread of hesitation on One’s face as he spoke. His expression darkened. “What are you trying to hide? Speak!”

One was most afraid of the darkly sinister look that sometimes graced his master’s face, and it was this exact expression that he was wearing right now. One’s body trembled a little as he pulled out an exquisite piece of jade from his sleeve. He respectfully offered it up to his master with both hands. “Master, this subordinate found this in Sixth Miss Chu’s private room.”

Xiao Bojian reached out and took the jade amulet in hand. His slender fingers caressed the surface of the amulet. He recalled that this was the amulet that Chu Lian had been wearing today. It was a quality piece of jade, and the carving was finely detailed. He could tell that it was of great value at one glance.

The carving on this jade amulet was beyond compare. It was also perfectly sized so it could be worn by either gender. The embroidered string that it hung on was a bright pink, perhaps since Chu Lian had been wearing it. If it were changed to a dark blue or green string, it should be fine for a man.  

Xiao Bojian didn’t think that Chu Lian would carelessly leave behind such a valuable piece of jade in the room. There was only one possibility… That she had done it on purpose…

As for who this jade amulet had been meant for, he was the only man who had visited that room today, so the conclusion was clear.

With a burst of emotion, Xiao Bojian’s clenched the amulet in his hands, a glint flashing through his eyes.

When he heard One’s report, the longing he felt in his heart grew even stronger.

He never knew that his Lian’er could be so smart and calm. Even if it had been him in that situation, he might not necessarily have been able to make the same bold and brave decision that Chu Lian had.

Saving the Fourth Prince and building ties with Prince Wei’s estate — his Lian’er was truly one of a kind.

The light in Xiao Bojian’s eyes shone even brighter. Every time he discovered another one of her merits, it was even harder for him to let go of her. Even though she was already married to someone else, his covetous heart had never loosened its claws on her; not once!

He was the only one fit for his Lian’er!

He had been planning on approaching Chu Lian slowly, creating more chances for the two of them to meet. However, that He Sanlang had wisely backed out and left for the northern border all by himself.

Heh! Then he didn’t need to act recklessly. He had all the time in the world to come up with a plan, to make his beloved woman walk step by step into his carefully prepared trap, and finally become his.