Chapter 581: If you want to take something, you must first give it
The malice in Lin Huixue's eyes flashed away, and he hid his emotions very well.
"Nothing, I just envy Madam's good fortune."
Ji Yunshu: “…”
Would you like to take the lives of these cannon fodders whose entire family died tragically?
And what does this have to do with what they are talking about?
As expected, people who have anything to do with Prince Yong are not normal.
With Zhao Shen by his side, Ji Yunshu was not afraid of being schemed against by Lin Huixue and enjoyed the meal very much.
Zhao Shen took care of her the whole time without saying much.
Instead, Lin Huixue tried to sound out the court's attitude towards Prince Yong's Mansion, but Zhao Shen's response was ambiguous.
But everyone knows that this matter will not end as long as King Yong is alive.
The emperor openly agreed to Prince Yong's escape, but secretly, he had to catch him before he could feel at ease.
Coming out of the restaurant, Ji Yunshu said with some concern, "Cen Xi knows exactly who he is. How could he possibly agree to him interfering in the Cen family's business?"
It was getting late, and the wind was a bit strong. Zhao Shen put the hood of his cloak on her, wrapping her up tightly, and said, "You are too concerned. Cen Xi can't stop Lin Huixue from doing anything."
How could Cen Xi, a mere businessman, compete with Lin Huixue, who had the Prince Yong's Mansion behind him?
Hearing this, Ji Yunshu became even more worried: "After all, she approached Cen Xi because of me. If something really happened to Cen Xi..."
Zhao Shen discovered that she was always particularly soft-hearted towards those around her: "Without you, the Cen family might no longer exist. Even if it did exist, it would have nothing to do with Cen Xi, so you don't have to feel burdened. Everyone in this world has their own path to walk."
Ji Yunshu knew all this, but Zhao Shen was right: worrying too much will lead to confusion.
Only when it does not concern you can you watch calmly. Once it involves the people around you, no one can remain indifferent.
"I just feel that since this matter concerns me, I can't just sit back and watch. Let's do our best and leave the rest to fate. In the end, if I really can't change anything, at least I tried and there will be no regrets."
Zhao Shen nodded: "You are right."
Ji Yunshu looked up at him: "So do you know what Lin Huixue is going to do?"
"He didn't come to us just to talk nonsense. Since he mentioned Cen Xi, what happened next must be related to her. I remember she left not long ago. Did she say anything to you before she left?"
Ji Yunshu shook his head: "She came to deliver something last time, but she left after a few days. She told me that Lin Huixue was in the capital and she was worried."
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "It seems she is on guard. If that's the case, you don't have to worry about her. She has the courage to go along with Lin Hui and Xue Xu, so don't underestimate her."
As Cen Xi is a rare person in this era who has a similar temperament to Ji Yunshu, she naturally does not want him to get into trouble.
Thinking about it carefully, what Zhao Shen said was right. Cen Xi was someone who dared to risk her life with her own father. She was not an ordinary weak woman.
The two of them strolled around for a while and then returned home.
A few days later, the doorman outside announced that Cen Xi had arrived.
Ji Yunshu asked in surprise, "Why are you here at this hour?"
As the year draws to a close, the weather has become increasingly cold. Cen Xi took off his fur coat and still felt hot.
She drank a cup of hot tea before jokingly saying, "Of course there's something wrong. I'm not as lucky as you. In weather like this, I don't have to rush around outside. I can just sit in a warm house and drink tea and eat snacks."
Ji Yunshu didn't believe her. "You are now the head of the Cen family. How can you not have a few errand boys? What important matter requires you to come in person?"
"I don't believe you didn't know Lin Huixue came to Wuning. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't want to be out and about when the New Year is almost here."
Cen Xi saw that the pastries on the table in front of her were something she had never seen before, and they emitted a sweet aroma.
Curiously, he took a bite and his eyes lit up: "This is delicious. Is it unique to Wuning? Why haven't I eaten it before?"
This plate of egg tarts was freshly baked in the kitchen and sent over, so of course it tastes good.
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "It's not unique to Wuning. The chef in the mansion made it when he had nothing better to do. If you like it, you can eat more."
Cen Xi had known her for quite some time, so he knew what was going on the moment he heard her say, "What do you mean the chef made it? It was you who came up with it, right?"
She had previously discovered that Ji Yunshu was quite interested in food. Although she couldn't cook, she could always come up with some novel and delicious ways to cook with the same ingredients.
Ji Yunshu didn't deny it: "I'm just talking, I can't cook."
Cen Xi leaned closer to her and said, "This dim sum is novel and delicious. Why not open a dim sum shop or directly supply it to teahouses and restaurants? Would you like to consider it?"
Ji Yunshu felt that Cen Xi really had a talent for business and was particularly sensitive to the market and products.
"I do have this plan. I've also asked the kitchen to make some snacks that are definitely not available elsewhere these days. But let's talk about this after we return to Beijing. Let's deal with the current situation first."
Cen Xi finished an egg tart in a few bites and drank a cup of tea before saying, "Lin Huixue asked me to come to Wuning. On the surface, he said that now is a good time to do business with Mobei and he didn't want me to miss it, but I think his purpose is more than that."
"Is your relationship good enough for him to help you make money?"
Ji Yunshu smiled.
Cen Xi thought for a moment, put down the teacup in his hand and said to her, "Speaking of which, he did help me make a lot of money. That's why he shut up those people in the family and made them dare not to point fingers at me anymore."
Ji Yunshu has always known how much pressure Cen Xi was under as a woman taking over the Cen family.
Hearing her say this, he smiled and said, "He wants to use your identity, so he should pay a price. You don't have to feel embarrassed."
Cen Xi looked straight at Ji Yunshu with a pair of bright eyes, his eyes full of honesty: "He and I have been using each other from the beginning, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. What I want to tell you is that he also intervened in the affairs of the capital a few days ago, but he did not involve the Cen family."
Ji Yunshu liked her to speak frankly and openly: "It seems that he treats you well. What do you think?"
Cen Xi said, "If you want to get something, you must first give it. I understand this principle. I also know that he has ulterior motives in asking me to come to Wuning at this time. Don't worry, I will keep an eye on him."
Ji Yunshu heard her serious tone and smiled, "You should take care of yourself first."
Cen Xi shook his head: "This time when I met him, he gave me a different feeling than before. He seemed even more dangerous. You must be careful."
Ji Yunshu had just met Lin Huixue, and he actually sensed a hostility in her that he hadn't had before.
She briefly recounted how Lin Huixue had sent people to assassinate him a few days ago, resulting in heavy losses. She then said with a chuckle, "Two masters who could rival the commander of the Imperial Secret Guard were both killed here. It's remarkable that he didn't go mad."
Cen Xi's eyes widened as well: "This is Wuning, General Ji's territory. How dare he do this?"
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