Chapter 8 Is this something a human would do?

After getting on the car, Xiao Yuheng did not taste the pastries first, but took a copy of "Thirty-Six Strategies" from the small table and started reading.

Shen Yue rolled her eyes secretly and thought to herself: Just pretending.

He didn't believe he could continue watching with the carriage shaking like that.

If he didn't eat, she would just wait. At least she could get a ride, which was much better than running back.

Xiao Yuheng had been in Mantingfang for quite some time, so his clothes were inevitably stained with the scent of cosmetics. A gust of wind blew through the car window, carrying the fragrance with it, and Shen Yue's nose felt a little itchy.

“A-choo——”

After a sneeze, two small drops of water appeared on the pages of the book in Xiao Yuheng's hand.

“…”

Seeing the man's displeasure, Shen Yue chuckled, "Sorry!"

Xiao Yuheng didn't respond to her words, but instead said, "According to Changfeng's report, yesterday's assassin came from the Netherworld Palace."

Shen Yue played dumb: “Oh.”

"This king has no grudge against the Netherworld Palace, and their people have never come to assassinate me."

"Oh." They want the brocade box in your hand more than your life, you fool.

"Chen Er, don't you find it strange?" Xiao Yuheng raised his eyebrows.

"Uh, I don't think so."

As if he found Shen Yue's dazed look quite amusing, Xiao Yuheng let out a barely perceptible smile:

"After reading the Thirty-Six Stratagems, I realized that last night's situation was more like a borrowed knife killing than an assassination. Someone wanted to use the Shadow Guard Division to eliminate the Nether Palace branch."

As he spoke, he slowly leaned over, his obsidian eyes meeting hers.

Shen Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she managed a stiff smile: "No way?"

"Why not? You, the young director, have decent combat experience, but lack strategy. You should learn more from Changfeng in the future."

He moved his thin lips and spoke seriously, as if he was really teaching his subordinates as a master.

That warm and clear voice coupled with a face as beautiful as a demon, Shen Yue looked at it, and her mind was filled with only one thought -

I really want to push him down on the bed and listen to the sounds he makes.

No, that sounds so perverted?

No, she needs to wake up. Although this man looks good, he is a rotten cucumber and not someone she can fantasize about!

She raised her hand to wipe the non-existent nosebleed, then shook her head violently, clearing the yellow paste from her brain.

"Your Highness is right. I will definitely work hard!"

After an impassioned display of loyalty, she opened the oil-paper bag, took out a piece of peach blossom cake and handed it to him:

"Your Majesty, please try this peach blossom cake. It's delicious. I bought ten pieces as you asked. Now... can you return the knife to me?"

"What's the rush?"

Xiao Yuheng glanced at her, sat up straight, took the peach blossom cake and took a small bite.

Then, spit it out.

“It’s not tasty.”

Shen Yue: "...Which one do you like? I'll buy it again."

Xiao Yuheng remained calm, "I don't know. This prince doesn't like sweets, especially peach blossom cakes."

…

Don't like it? Then why should she pay for it?

Is it just to hold on to her knife and not return it?

Is this something a human would do?

Shen Yue was so angry that she took a few deep breaths and mustered up the courage to say, "Anyway, I have already returned the peach blossom cake. Please return it to its original owner, Your Highness!"

Xiao Yuheng glanced at her sideways and said, "Wait until you buy the peach blossom cake that I like."

"Don't, Your Highness. I have been working diligently and faithfully in the palace. Even if I haven't made any contributions, I have worked hard. Even if I haven't worked hard, I am tired. Your Highness, you can't treat me like this..."

Shen Yue turned on the Tang Monk mode, trying to awaken the non-existent conscience in someone, but that person had already leaned against the carriage and closed his eyes.

The sound of even breathing came, and Shen Yuexin made up her mind. She stretched out her snow-white little claws and touched his waist and abdomen.

"If you want to steal my weapons, forget it. Changfeng will not let you leave the carriage alive."

Shen Yue: “…” What a bastard.

Don’t steal, don’t steal.

The carriage was shaking as it moved forward, and she felt a little sleepy, so she moved to the carriage door and wanted to take a nap.

Xiao Yuheng closed his eyes and ordered, "Get out."

……OK.

Shen Yue had figured it out. In this era, servants were servants and they deserved to be toyed around by their masters.

If only one day, she could return to the modern era.

Even if she couldn't go back, she didn't want to stay in the palace as someone else's slave forever.

No, she has to write a few more storybooks and save enough money to buy medicine as soon as possible. By then, no matter how much salary the palace offers, she will not work for it.

It was already afternoon when everyone returned to the palace. Shen Yue ate something and then hurried to stand guard outside the Dog Prince's study.

Zhang Dayong and Bai Yunfei were watching over her on the roof, so she didn't have to worry too much. She jumped onto the tall peach tree, leaned against a branch and took a nap.

A breeze blew by, and the faint fragrance of peach blossoms filled her nose, making her feel extremely comfortable.

In a daze, she seemed to hear Xiao Yuheng and Changfeng talking in secret.

The general meaning is: Xiao Yuheng is secretly looking for someone, and this matter has been discovered by another person, so that person must be killed as soon as possible.

She didn't hear the specific details, but what was certain was that they were planning something bad.

But after all, these things had nothing to do with her, so she didn't care too much and just focused on sleeping.

When Zhang Dayong woke her up, the sun had already set and it was time for the Second and Fourth Departments to take over.

After fishing for a long time, Shen Yue was in a very good mood. She walked back happily while thinking:

The first thing to do after returning to the company is of course to have dinner.

The second thing is to get back the silver that Qiao Er confiscated, and then take inventory of the assets. If all goes well, I can go to the black market to investigate the situation in the next two days.

As for the third thing, if she gets enough sleep during the day, she will definitely not feel sleepy at night and can continue to work on the manuscript.

Based on the inspiration she got during the day, her next volume of storytelling is called "The Cold and Beautiful Courtesan is Pure and Lustful, and Princes and Young Masters are Fighting Over Her."

Well, perfect!

Without the vampire director Qiao Er, the food in the Second Division also improved. Bai Yunfei made scallion pancakes and big plate chicken. She ate half a pancake and two bowls of meat before stopping.

While picking her teeth, she called Zhang Dayong to ask about the silver. However, Zhang Dayong seemed to be at a loss for words and hesitated:

"Well... the captain of the guards said that Director Qiao's belongings should be inspected by the Shadow Guard Division and then handed over to his family. No one else has the right to claim them."

"What!" Shen Yue was anxious and slammed the table.

"Didn't you tell Changfeng that the silver was looted by Qiao Er?"

Zhang Dayong swallowed nervously, "Brother Chen, you are violating the company rules by writing pornographic books. If I tell the truth, not only will I not get the money, but I will also be punished."

Shen Yue thought so too.

But if she couldn't get back the more than 100 taels of silver, it would mean that the previous three months had been in vain.

Time is life, she can't afford to waste it, and she must get the money back.

"Where are his relics now?"

Zhang Dayong thought for a moment, "According to the rules of the court, the captain of the guards will report to the prince after examining the relics and confirm that there are no suspicious items before handling them. I saw him carrying a bundle into the study just now, but when he came out, he had nothing in his hands. He must have forgotten to bring it with him."

That means the things are still in the study.

Shen Yue pondered for a moment, then patted his shoulder: "Got it."

I'll get it myself tonight.