You and I haven't been back to the mortal realm for a long time. We returned to this familiar villa, where Bai Xue was still rolling around happily in the room.
It seems that even when I was away, someone took good care of Bai Xue.
When Bai Xue saw me, he excitedly ran towards me, calling out repeatedly and clinging to me, wanting me to hug him.
“You!” I sat up abruptly and tugged at You.
"What's wrong?" You propped herself up and got up.
"You, I've got a great idea to find the Soul-Stealing Jade faster." Only You's eyes gleamed in the dark.
"What idea?" You straightened her clothes casually.
“We can ask those powerful and influential people to help me find it.”
A glint flashed in her eyes. "It's possible, but I..."
"You don't want to be exposed, do you?"
"Mm." You nodded gently.
"No, don't worry, there aren't many people in the mortal world who know us."
"Powerful and influential?" You murmured, her eyes deep. "I've got it."
"Um?"
"What do you think about choosing the eldest prince of Chu to help us find the Soul-Stealing Jade?"
"If the Crown Prince helps us, that would be wonderful, but... how can we get close to him and gain his trust?" I've heard about the Crown Prince's reputation these past few days. I've heard that he's gentle and polite, brave and resourceful, respectful to the virtuous and kind, and loves the people like his own children. He sounds like a good person.
"Leave this to me." You reached out and ruffled my hair. "Wait for me at the inn or teahouse tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay." I didn't refuse. This world is much safer for me, and those who want to hurt me are not capable enough right now.
Thinking this, I fell asleep contentedly, and when I woke up the next day, You was indeed nowhere to be seen.
I slowly got out of bed, dressed, and then asked the waiter to prepare some food and bring it up.
After I finished eating, I couldn't sit still at home, so I swaggered over to the teahouse.
Today, I am all alone, and to avoid unnecessary trouble, I deliberately changed into men's clothing.
As soon as I sat down, I noticed the intense gazes from all directions.
I really experienced the feeling of being in a ghost town today.
A smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I ordered a pot of tea from the waiter and began to sip it leisurely. The sunlight outside was just right, warming me. "Hey? What's wrong with you? I told you, don't follow me!" The boy's voice sounded quite annoyed, but it also revealed a youthful sunshine and innocence.
I looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man in red standing downstairs, speaking impatiently to a man behind him.
The man ignored the boy's dissatisfaction and remained kneeling on the ground, following the boy's every step.
I couldn't help but laugh out loud. Perhaps my voice was too clear and crisp, because it attracted the attention of the boy in red.
The boy tilted his head back, revealing a pair of doe-like eyes, his fair and delicate neck forming a beautiful line.
A sly glint flashed in the boy's eyes. He smiled at me, then lowered his head and pointed at the man kneeling at his feet, saying, "Didn't you say you wanted to be my bodyguard? Go, beat that guy up and I'll agree."
I:? ? ?
A person sits on the balcony, while a pot falls from the ground?
The man looked up at the boy. "Really?"
“You, Yinhua is here, and I think Liu Lieyu might be here too.” I held You’s hand, feeling a bit annoyed. No matter where I went, I couldn’t get rid of this annoying person.
"It's alright, he's no threat now."
"Mm." I nodded.
But this silver flower... You squinted as she watched the departing carriage of the Princess of Wei, lost in thought.
"You, do you think Yinhua might know the whereabouts of the Soul-Snatching Jade?"
"Just find an opportunity to ask."
After the carriages of the two princesses had gone far away, the people who had gathered dispersed and returned to their daily work. Only from the occasional chatter among the common people could one hear their excitement from just moments before.
I'm tempted to go to the palace banquet to see what Yinhua is up to...
I had barely thought that when You saw right through me, "Want to go to the palace banquet?"
To borrow someone else's identity, you have to find that person, disguise yourself, and know their background to avoid being exposed—it's too much trouble.
"Then let's go sneakily."
"Alright." It seems that's the only option, though it's a pity about the delicious food at the palace banquet.
After You and I made our decision, we went to the palace to find out when the palace banquet would begin.
The palace banquet will begin tomorrow at 5 PM.
Since we had already gone to the palace, You and I took the opportunity to look at the treasures brought by the two countries, but we came up empty-handed again.
Seriously, Soul-Stealing Jade, oh Soul-Stealing Jade, where are you?
"Princess."
"Um."
Someone's here? You and I exchanged a glance, but we weren't flustered. It seemed to be the princess of Wei.
Although I don't know why she suddenly came here, she wouldn't be able to see me and You no matter what, her magic power is too weak.
You and I had finished our inspection and didn't linger in the carriage, so we got off.
The crowd was bustling, and everyone's attention was on the young master who had just spoken, so no one paid any attention to me.
I shook You a few times, and You pinched my face before letting go. After the light returned, I started to watch the drama unfold.
The fat man clearly didn't want to miss such a good opportunity and stubbornly kept shouting that the beggar had stolen the money.
The young master spoke calmly and unhurriedly, "Since that's the case, I have no choice but to report it to the authorities."
"Report to the authorities?" A hint of guilt flashed in the fat man's eyes, his gaze shifting uncertainly. "Report to the authorities then, who's afraid of you!"
The young man just smiled gently, when someone in the crowd suddenly spoke up, "This money was given to the beggar by this young master; I just saw it."
The young master glanced back and said, "Then I'll trouble you to come with me to get a witness later."
"No problem, no problem."
Upon hearing that there were witnesses, the fat man dared not linger and threw down the silver ingot in his hand, preparing to flee.
But he was surrounded by crowds, giving him no chance to escape.
The fat man was thus apprehended by the masses of people. After a while, government officials arrived and took the fat man back to the yamen. Only then did the crowd gradually disperse.
I glanced at the young master who was about to leave; he seemed like a decent fellow.
As if sensing something, the young master looked up and met my gaze. After a moment of surprise, he gave me a gentle and shy smile.
"Have you seen enough?" A sour tone came through the phone as soon as I glanced at it.
"I've seen enough, I've seen enough." I quickly turned my head to avoid the young master's gaze, and pulled You away.
Why is You so jealous these days?
We have searched every corner of Ye City, but we still haven't found any trace of the Soul-Stealing Jade.
"You, should we go to another city to check? There aren't any here."
"Let's wait a bit longer. Ye City is currently the most prosperous city. If the Soul-Stealing Jade were to appear in the world, it would be very likely to be here, making it easier to gather information."
"Alright then." Since Youdu said so, I could only nod.
However, according to inquiries, there's been no news lately, even sitting in the teahouse. All they talk about all day is the two princesses who are about to arrive.
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