Chapter 408 - 229: Restore Identity_1
Qian Manjiang once again said helplessly, "Having boarded this boat, I must grit my teeth and continue, no matter how difficult it may be. However, for the sake of my family, I will take good care of myself."
Prince Consort Pan suddenly felt a bit envious of the young man before him—he at least cherished himself for the sake of his wife and daughter. But what about himself? He had a boy servant call for Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi was neither a protector of the household nor a servant. In his early years, he was a chivalrous wanderer with superior martial arts skills and a hearty character.
As Pan Zi’an was fond of traveling around scenic spots, and since he was too attractively handsome and wealthy, he always required a large number of protectors to ensure his safety during travels. Although it was a time of peace, it was always better to be safe than sorry, wasn’t it?
During one of his trips, Pan Zi’an made the acquaintance of Wu Zhi by chance. Noticing his remarkable martial arts skills, familiarity with mountain and water paths, as well as his Astrono Skills (meteorology), and his adept handling of emergencies, he thought of inviting him back to the mansion to specifically ensure his safety while traveling.
Wu Zhi was not one to settle down, but at that time his mother happened to be in poor health, so he accepted Pan Zi’an’s offer. This way, he could bring his mother to the Capital City and get her proper medical attention, and he could also accompany Mr. Pan on his outings without having to stay at home feeling bored all the time.
So, he brought his mother to the Capital City. Pan Zi’an bought a small courtyard especially for him, settling his mother in there and even financed his marriage.
Since having Wu Zhi, Pan Zi’an no longer needed to take so many people with him on his travels, which made him feel a lot more at ease.
The thing that Pan Zi’an hated most about himself was that at the time of his daughter’s mishap, he had sent Wu Zhi to take care of other matters instead of keeping him by his side. Had Wu Zhi been there, he might have noticed something wrong with the weather and taken precautionary measures in advance. Even if it meant retreating ten thousand steps, if he couldn’t save his daughter’s life, he would have been the first to find her body, rather than letting wild animals consume it. When the large contingent of soldiers found "her" in the deep mountains, they only saw her two pieces of jewelry and the mutilated remains of a servant...
Soon, a man in his thirties arrived—this person was none other than Wu Zhi.
Prince Consort Pan said, "Prepare a good horse and a fine sword for General Qian."
Wu Zhi agreed and went to make the preparations. In his heart, he was somewhat puzzled; his master was a person who usually preferred to avoid trouble, yet he went to these lengths for this young man.