Chapter 172 Don't Let Go
Ye Lanzhou felt something was wrong and asked, "But Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that the craftsmen will reveal the secret of the basement?"
Even though they hired craftsmen from outside the city to secretly build a basement in the palace, everyone has a mouth after all. How could such a large project be completed by just one or two people? With so many people involved, why was Xie Chengyan so sure they wouldn't tell anyone?
If just one person tells this to others, won't all his schemes come to fruition?
No, Xie Chengyan is not that kind of person. He won’t do anything without being sure of it.
She suddenly raised her head and met Xie Chengyan's dark eyes. The basement lights were dim, so Ye Lanzhou couldn't see his full face. She could only feel a strong chill.
"Of course I'm afraid. Only dead people won't tell others about it."
He killed those craftsmen, and probably more.
Ye Lanzhou thought that the families of those craftsmen might also be affected.
Xie Chengyan had already let go of her wrist at some point, but she didn't react because she was in shock.
Xie Chengyan slowly raised his hand. His fingers were long and slender, with distinct joints, and looked even whiter under the dim light.
"My hands are stained with countless blood, both of my enemies and my own."
Ye Lanzhou just realized that he had been too close to Xie Chengyan these days and seemed to have forgotten that he was actually a bad guy.
A person who will do anything to achieve his goals.
He can kill anyone who is his enemy for his own sake.
He is shameless and ungrateful, but this is all based on his desire to live.
Isn't she the same as him?
Others may condemn Xie Chengyan, but she has no reason to do so because she is essentially the same person as Xie Chengyan.
Seeing that she didn't speak for a long time, there seemed to be a hint of sadness in her eyes. Then she slowly put down her hand, and said as if with a self-deprecating laugh, "Am I very hateful?"
When he was about to put his hand down, Ye Lanzhou reached out and quickly grasped his palm, saying, "No."
Xie Chengyan was stunned, his narrow eyes instantly lighting up. He looked at Ye Lanzhou, only to see that her cold eyes were now filled with sincerity. He gradually increased the strength in his hand, as if afraid that the other person's hand would be pulled away.
"My hands aren't clean either. I've killed many people." Ye Lanzhou said, "I'm the same as you."
Just as she finished speaking, she felt a weight on her neck. It was Xie Chengyan hugging her. He lowered his head to her neck, and his breath fell on Ye Lanzhou's neck, making her feel a little itchy.
Ye Lanzhou suddenly felt numb all over, and his heart was beating violently in his chest.
Mother had said that when people are not feeling well or haven't rested enough, they experience palpitations, a racing heartbeat, or even heart skipping. She was certain there was nothing wrong with her, so...
She lowered her eyes to glance at Xie Chengyan. He was much taller than her, and at this moment, he had his head lowered to her neck, so she couldn't see his expression.
She didn't know what to say, so she could only reach out and pat Xie Chengyan on the back.
After a long while, he spoke sullenly, "Ye Lanzhou, you know all my secrets. My life is in your hands."
A dim light not far away flickered, startling Ye Lanzhou in the almost silent scene. However, Xie Chengyan seemed unaffected, still burying his head in Ye Lanzhou's neck, and said, "Don't let go."
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