Chapter 147 Unable to let go, Luo Heyi had already sent people to keep an eye on things at the dock...
Luo Heyi had already sent people to keep an eye on things at the dock, and she knew about Wu Chen's ship even before it docked. However, she dared not get too close, so she booked a private room facing the street at Fuxianlou Restaurant and looked out through the window. She had expected that once Wu Chen arrived ashore, he would take some action, or at least his disciples and subordinates would follow orders. But to her surprise, a large group of people disembarked, all of them "not doing their jobs properly"—watching acrobatics, eating snacks, listening to storytelling, browsing shops—not a single one of them was doing anything productive.
Luo Heyi never expected Wu Chen to act this way, and couldn't help but ask Qi Zhi, "Is this just how he is, or is he trying to appease that young girl?"
Qi Zhi's feelings were more complicated than Luo Heyi's.
Wu Chen was actually a very easy person to get along with. During the years she spent on Nukun Peak, Wu Chen never lost his temper. No matter who made a mistake, Wu Chen was never impatient; he would always explain the error clearly, convincing everyone to accept their punishment willingly. Wu Chen never took her out alone, but he did take the disciples of Nukun Peak on winter hunts. Back then, Wu Chen would listen with a smile to the disciples' boastful tales, taste the food they prepared, and even cook for them himself. Qi Zhi still remembered sitting with the disciples around the fire, Wu Chen personally handing her a skewer of roasted food, whispering, "Try it." At that moment, her heart almost leaped out of her chest with excitement…
All of Wu Chen's unintentional tenderness were details that Qi Zhi repeatedly conjured up in her midnight dreams, drawing her in irrevocably. Qi Zhi had fantasized countless times about how blissful it would be for her and Wu Chen to spend time together under the moonlit flowers, if only Wu Chen were willing. Now, the scenes she had imagined alone in the darkness of night had all come to life: Wu Chen would smile, would take her hand, his eyes would be focused and doting, his expression would be deeply affectionate and joyful without him even realizing it… But the person Wu Chen was looking at wasn't her. It was Lu Qing.
Why? She was clearly prettier than Lu Qing, more devoted to him, and had stayed with him longer. Qi Zhi thought of the things Lu Qing had said in the Western Wilderness and felt that Lu Qing was utterly deserving of ridicule. Seeing Wu Chen caused her heart to ache, but whenever she saw Lu Qing, she felt a fire burning in her chest, scorching her with unbearable pain. She would never be at peace with her hatred until she killed Lu Qing.
Seeing that she didn't reply for a long time, Luo Heyi turned around impatiently and saw the ferocious expression on Qi Zhi's face. Luo Heyi's face twitched, and he secretly despised her. She was clearly a delusional traitor who had served three masters, yet she always put on airs like a fairy. Who was she trying to fool? "I'm asking you a question. Are you deaf?"
Qi Zhi's resentful gaze shifted to Luo Heyi. "What did you say?"
Luo Heyi felt uncomfortable under her gaze. "I'm asking you if he's always acted this way, or if it's specifically for that young girl."
"Of course it has always been like this, how could it be for that shameless shrew!" Qi Zhi's reply was so cold it could drop ice shards.
Luo Heyi mocked her, "Always like this? Has Wu Chen always treated you like this?"
Both of them looked in Wu Chen's direction. Lu Qing was facing Wu Chen, talking to him as she walked backwards, about to bump into someone. Wu Chen pulled her close, and Lu Qing fell into his arms. Wu Chen smiled and greeted the passerby who had almost been bumped. The passerby chuckled and dodged, and Wu Chen reached out and playfully pinched Lu Qing's nose, saying something unintelligible. Lu Qing smiled and turned to leave, but Wu Chen pulled her back, making her continue walking backwards.
One was making a fuss, the other was laughing. Not only did she respond with a laugh, but she was also encouraged to continue her antics. This kind of intimate atmosphere, so deeply ingrained, was something Qi Zhi had never experienced, let alone dreamed of. Faced with Luo Heyi's mockery, Qi Zhi felt that her silence was even more humiliating than if Luo Heyi had slapped her twice.
Wu Chen and Lu Qing bought a lot of snacks from a stall and shared them with Lao Hei and A Fan. Then they led them into Fuxian Tower. The maids inside still remembered Lu Qing and quickly invited them to the private room where they had been last time.
The group followed the maid through the stairwell corridor, passing by the door of the private room where Luo Heyi and Qi Zhi were. They could clearly hear their conversation.
"...The food here is good, but the fish porridge is much worse than yours; it always tastes a bit muddy and fishy."
"Want some fish porridge?"
"Mmm. It's been so long since I've had this."
"Tonight or tomorrow morning?"
"Tomorrow morning, please. Tonight, this place will do. The wine here is quite good."
Wu Chen chuckled softly, "Greedy cat."
Even Luo Heyi had to admit that Wu Chen was not only handsome, but also had a beautiful voice. That "greedy cat" sound, deep and clear with a hint of laughter, was like a vine covered in hooks sprouting from the soil of one's heart, making one itch in every part of their body. This kind of man was truly exceptional. In comparison, Fang Shiliu was simply a crudely made vase. No wonder Lu Qing didn't like him.
Luo Heyi couldn't help but take a few steps toward the door, wanting to hear Wu Chen's voice again. But Qi Zhi stopped him.
Luo Heyi glared at her, but Qi Zhi made a shushing gesture. Once Wu Chen and the others reached the top floor, the commotion in Fuxian Tower resumed, and Qi Zhi whispered to Luo Heyi, "What are you doing?"
Luo Heyi rolled his eyes. "I just want to hear what they have to say and what they plan to do next."
Qi Zhi gave him a look that said, "Are you an idiot?" She said, "Don't be fooled by his relaxed and carefree demeanor. In reality, he is far more cautious than anyone else. Any unusual move you make will alert him. If he has his eye on you, you can forget about doing anything."
Luo Heyi unconsciously lowered his voice as well, "Then what do we do? They're not doing their job properly, are we just going to wait like this?"
Qi Zhi understood Wu Chen better than anyone else. "He's out, with Qi Ying and Qi Fu following him. There are also quite a few disciples who have come to visit. There shouldn't be many people on the boat right now. Let's go on the boat and see if we can find Fang Shiliu. That would be best."
Qi Zhi knew in her heart that if they were to fight, even if Luo Heyi, herself, and all the people from Zhan Yan Tai joined forces, they wouldn't be able to do anything to Wu Chen. Now, however, Fang Shiliu, whose "handsome man scheme" had failed, could become a killing move. He could ruin Lu Qing's reputation and see if she would still have the face to stay by Wu Chen's side.
Luo Heyi felt that Qi Zhi's words made sense. She immediately and quietly left Fuxian Tower and went to the dock with Qi Zhi.
There were also Luo Heyi's men guarding the dock. When they saw them arrive, they pointed out to them, "That's the ship of the Divine Palace. We don't know exactly how many people are on board. But the ship isn't very big. There were twenty-six people who disembarked just now, so there shouldn't be many people left on board. We've been keeping an eye on it, and after dark, only the kitchen and two other places on board were lit. There shouldn't be many people left."
Luo Heyi looked at Qi Zhi, "What's your idea?"
Qi Zhi said calmly, "I'll go up and investigate first. If I can handle it, I will. If I can't, then you all come up and help. You must rescue the Fang family. I suspect that Fang Shiliu might know the purpose of Wu Chen's trip."
Hearing this, Luo Heyi was tempted. She wasn't prepared to confront Wu Shen head-on. But if Fang Shiliu really knew Wu Shen's purpose for coming, killing a few of Wu Shen's men to rescue him wasn't out of the question. "Okay, let's do it this way."
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