When Xiao Nanhui stepped out of Jingbo Tower, he found that the sun was already setting.
It's a strange building that makes people forget the passage of time.
In fact, it had been a long time since she had properly watched the sunset over Quecheng. This was the capital, with bustling streets and numerous towers. The sunset's stay in this city was always brief, and the last ray of sunlight had already faded before the hurried people could even notice it.
Sometimes only a perfect glance can capture the beauty of the moment.
Xiao Nanhui stopped and looked for a while. A few steps away, Ding Weixiang stopped as if he had noticed something and turned around to look at her.
"What's wrong?"
She came to her senses and shook her head.
"nothing."
She didn't know when it started, but she also learned to keep three points to herself when she said something. You know, she was not like this before.
Ding Weixiang saw her hesitant look and interpreted it in another way.
"You are implicated in what happened in Jiaosong County, so His Majesty has allowed you to participate in the investigation. But this does not mean that you can act without following the rules as before."
Xiao Nanhui looked at Ding Weixiang's serious yet old-fashioned face, and suddenly felt like laughing, and suddenly felt some understanding.
To be with a person like that, one must be a very loyal and upright person without any evil intentions.
She pretended to be angry and turned her head away.
"I thought you wanted me to help, but you actually saw me as a nuisance."
Sure enough, some anxiety of being misunderstood was revealed.
"Rules are rules, I'm not targeting you alone..."
That's the truth.
She nodded, turned around and looked into the other person's eyes, then spoke slowly.
"That arrow from Tingfeng Tower was definitely not shot by me."
Ding Weixiang was stunned, as if he had not expected Xiao Nanhui to bring up this matter at this time.
There was a moment of confusion on his dull face, and then it returned to normal.
"I believe you." After a pause, he added sincerely, "Your archery skills are not that good."
The slight feeling of emotion that had just risen in Xiao Nanhui's heart disappeared in an instant.
"Anything else? If not, I'll leave first."
Ding Weixiang took out a badge and handed it to her with an expressionless face.
"This is the Black Feather Battalion's badge. You must present it along with the iron ring on your wrist to gain access. To avoid attracting the attention of others, you will retain your position as a guard in the Light Battalion, but your private duties will be governed by the Black Feather Secret Guard. Your badge is with you; if you lose it, you will be subject to military law."
Xiao Nanhui took the badge and looked around with an expression of joy and surprise that could not be concealed.
This is the badge of the Black Feather Camp, and there are only a few of them in the whole Tiancheng.
"During the period before the Spring Hunt, you will be required to come and go frequently as needed. You are not allowed to take any files related to this case out or disclose them outside of this place, nor are you allowed to mention them outside of the house. Any violation will be punished by military law."
There is military law on the left and military law on the right. Will people be allowed to work?
Xiao Nanhui stared at the badge in his hand and suddenly felt that this board was not so good-looking.
She had once been alone in investigating the Xiao family's past. Even when she went deep into Huozhou to investigate the secret seal, the only person she could trust was Shrike. But at that time, she didn't feel lonely, nor did she think that the hope ahead was actually very slim.
But now that she has the most capable assistant in the world, she feels that the road ahead is difficult and her future is shrouded in a foggy night.
Where should she start?
As he was thinking, Xiao Nanhui, who had already left, suddenly stopped.
"Ding Weixiang."
She seldom called his name, and she felt extremely awkward the moment she opened her mouth to do so. But when she thought about what she was going to say next, she felt even more awkward.
Ding Weixiang turned around, and Xiao Nanhui raised his hand and touched his ear.
"Well... right now, there's something I need your help with."
"What is it?"
"Where is Bai Yun being held now? Can I see her..."
She didn't dare look up when she said this, for fear that if she did she would be met with a rejection.
But the fact is, even if she didn't look up, the rejection came quickly.
"No." Ding Weixiang answered firmly, "Don't you know? I only obey the orders of my master."
Even though she knew her request would most likely be rejected, she didn't want to see the lackey's expression.
Xiao Nanhui gritted his teeth and waved reluctantly.
"Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything."
"Wei Xiang." A voice floated down from the high building, intermittent but unshakable, "Miss Xiao is not a stranger. Don't forget what I told you before."
Ding Weixiang's expression changed. Xiao Nanhui had never known that this man could make such rich expressions.
"But Master..."
"I'm tired, so I'll go back first. Ah Fei is waiting for you, come back after you finish your business."
After saying that, before Ding Weixiang could react, the voice disappeared.
Xiao Nanhui looked up, but did not see any figure on the tall building.
She looked at Ding Weixiang, who was also looking at her.
After a long time, she coughed lightly, trying to make herself look calm and composed.
"Every wrong has its perpetrator, Lieutenant Ding, please don't take your anger out on me. Just lead the way quickly."
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Xiao Nanhui never thought that he would return to Jingbo Tower again.
She walked in the darkness, one foot deep and one foot shallow, complaining to the guard leading the way in front of her.
"Your Majesty, do you have no place to detain people? Why did you have to choose a place so close to the palace? Aren't you afraid of being caught in the act?"
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