Chapter 87 Trust
"No, I'm just an ordinary person who was paid to do something."
Wen Chengyun withdrew his gaze, lightly flicked the hem of his clothes, took a deep breath, and jumped down from the eaves lightly.
The Jinwu Guard cast a deep glance at the guards busy searching for someone below. After hearing Wen Chengyun's words, he gave up and immediately landed to report the situation: "Ever since the Lord and his family left the capital, the situation in the court has temporarily calmed down..."
Wen Chengyun listened to the Jinwu Guard's report with a frown on his face. The further he was from the capital, the more at ease the big fish behind him would feel. Now that he had been exiled for a while, the big fish's guard must have relaxed a lot, otherwise he wouldn't have so blatantly sent people to assassinate him, to prevent future troubles...
"His Majesty, in the capital, heard that the Lord had been assassinated, and he specially sent medicine to me through a subordinate. The person behind this is ruthless and merciless, so I ask you to be careful..."
As the Jinwu Guard spoke, he took out an exquisite box emitting a cold air from his pocket. Inside the box were pills that could save his life at the critical moment.
"Master, how about I mobilize some of my brothers to protect you in secret? You don't need it, but family members will always be left alone sometimes..."
The Jinwu Guards have been loyal to the Prince of Qingping's Palace for generations. Compared to the imperial order, they care more about the safety of their master Wen Chengyun. Protecting him in secret is just an extra layer of protection.
The master values ​​friendship and loyalty. Even if the assassins can't do anything to the master, there's no guarantee they won't resort to unconventional tactics and attack his family members...
"Nonsense! Without my order, you are not allowed to act rashly. Assassination is not a bad thing. The big fish behind the scenes has lost their patience. Since they have the intention to kill, we must give them the opportunity to act so that we can catch them and follow the clues to find the real culprit..."
Wen Chengyun frowned and rejected the suggestion without a second thought. From the moment he was exiled, he had already prepared to use himself as bait. He had finally made it this far, and now that the fish had a chance to bite, he certainly couldn't go against his will...
"My Lord, I am teaching you that I was not thoughtful enough."
A trace of worry flashed across the eyes of the Jinwu Guard, but he still respected Wen Chengyun's idea.
"Alright, let's go. I've been away for too long, the security guards will probably get suspicious."
Wen Chengyun glanced at the alley entrance. It was bustling with people coming and going. He could faintly hear the angry voices of the security guards searching for someone, as if they were determined to dig deep into the ground to find the person...
"Prince Qingping, what a coincidence! You're shopping alone. It's almost time to go home. It's getting dark..."
The guard turned his head and suddenly noticed Wen Chengyun walking from the opposite street, and immediately approached him with a forced smile.
This damn man was quite fast, but he was only lost for a short while, so it shouldn't be a big deal. However, the guard was in a bad mood, so naturally he didn't look happy either.
When the guard led Wen Chengyun back to the exile compound, Cheng Weiyao was cutting a fruit plate.
A new batch of fruits has ripened at QQ Farm. Considering that everyone has been eating dry food and biscuits during this period, she plans to improve the food.
Since it was expressly forbidden to make fire, the only option was to focus on fruits. Taking into account the seemingly tight financial situation of the Prince Qingping's Mansion, Cheng Weiyao deliberately chose wild fruits that had been successfully transplanted and cultivated during his previous exile.
Children are not picky eaters and are not that curious. When they see food, they naturally gather around eagerly waiting. Cheng Weiyao, who was surrounded by people, became the king of the children.
"Princess Qingping is truly amazing. She always manages to come up with new tricks. Why can't we do that?"
"Keep your eyes open. Haven't you heard that they're all picked from the wild? If you really don't know them, just eat them peacefully and remember the kindness of the Prince Qingping's Mansion. Let our children spend more time with Wen Chengming..."
Everyone was amazed by the gentle Cheng Weiyao, especially the women, who regarded her as a model of female virtue. Although she wasn't an ordinary lady from a wealthy family, "men manage the outside world, women manage the inside world," and Cheng Weiyao's ability to manage a household was unparalleled...
"Brother is back, would you like to try some? My sister-in-law just cut it, it's sweet and delicious..."
Wen Chengming saw Wen Chengyun coming in and ran over with a freshly baked fruit plate.
Wen Chengyun gave Wen Chengming a gentle smile, reached out to take a slice of fruit and put it in his mouth, but a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.
He had just returned from the main street and had walked almost all over the town. Not only were there very few wild fruit trees, but even if there were any, most of them were small in size.
But the fruits Cheng Weiyao distributed to everyone were large, plump, juicy, and sweet. They definitely couldn't be grown in the wild. This lady had many secrets...
Cheng Weiyao, who was cutting the fruit plate, felt Wen Chengming's gaze and paused slightly. After cutting the last stack of fruit, she washed her hands and took the initiative to sit next to Wen Chengyun.
"Do you think I'm lying? These fruits don't look like they were picked from the wild?"
Her words were straightforward, and such a direct question made Wen Chengyun a little stunned. Even though he had doubts in his heart, he subconsciously believed that she would not harm anyone, so he did not investigate her background. Unexpectedly, the lady came to him on her own initiative. Was she ready to confess?
"I understand your concerns, but the fruits are all obtained through legitimate means, whether you believe it or not. Anyway, I didn't steal or rob. If I wanted to harm the palace, I would have done it long ago. There's no need for me to wander around with you."
Cheng Weiyao glanced at Wen Chengyun's profile, her tone somewhat helpless. Although they were bedmates on the surface, there was still some grudge between them.
Exiled to this day, she vaguely sensed that Wen Chengyun was playing a big game, even going so far as to use the entire Qingping Palace and her own safety as bait. Although she didn't know what he was planning, it was definitely not a small matter...
After saying what was in her heart, Cheng Weiyao looked away, lowered her head a little nervously, and the next second a warm arm held her shoulder. She raised her eyes and met Wen Chengyun's gentle eyes.
"I understand, and I believe you, Madam. My husband's plans are not small, and with your intelligence, you should have noticed it."
Wen Chengyun spoke at a moderate pace, his tone gentle. He understood Cheng Weiyao's meaning. The incident with the wild fruit reflected his distrust of her. After walking side by side all the way to this point, the look of suspicion was indeed somewhat hurtful...
"I'm not telling you because it's not the right time yet, and more importantly, this matter is of such a serious nature that it's much safer to be uninformed than to be informed..."
"As the operator, my husband will naturally be more thoughtful than an outsider like me..."
Cheng Weiyao's cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt the heat rising in her shoulders, while her heart felt sweet.
Wen Chengyun's willingness to speak, even if it was just to mention some peripheral matters, showed that he still had some weight...
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