Chapter 245 No Jealousy
Investigating the energy pool naturally means entering the palace.
However, because the fact that Xu Chuchu had previously broken into the Imperial Master's Tower alone and caused chaos in the Imperial Observatory was already known to everyone in the court in the capital, it was obvious that she could no longer follow Xiao Yu into the palace openly.
Not to mention that there is also a fox demon with strange behavior following him.
They could only choose a more risky way and explore the palace at night.
The energy pool is located in a remote area, separated from the Imperial Observatory by only a guard camp.
Today is different from the past. The Imperial Observatory is no longer a dangerous place where fortune tellers gather and guards many people. With the disappearance of the Grand Master and the emperor's ban, it has become a wasteland.
It just happened to be the right breakthrough point for them to sneak into the palace.
But before that, they have to solve a very important problem.
"Um...Uncle Hu." As the two of them and the fox walked along the streets of Beijing, Xu Chuchu asked Hu Da'er tentatively, "Have you noticed that everyone is looking at us?"
"Of course I noticed," Hu Da'er said with a pleasant expression. "It must be because your looks are so stunning. To be honest, I rarely see humans with looks as outstanding as you two. You're both among the best in our fox tribe."
Although she was very happy to hear this, Xu Chuchu still said, "Actually... we are pretty average among humans. The main thing is that your hair is a little different from ours. How about we go get it done?"
She spoke very tactfully, because in her understanding, monsters were very concerned about their fur, and when they turned into humans, they would also care about their hair.
Just like Big Orange, his orange-red hair shines and attracts attention wherever he goes. She asked him many times, but he refused to dye it black, saying that fur is more important than face.
I don’t know if Hu Da’er minds.
"Is that so? Li Dazui always complains about his hair loss, saying the more hair the better. Do I have too much?" He quickly touched his thick, mushroom-like hair and said, "If it doesn't fit, just trim it."
Seeing that he didn't mind, Xu Chuchu and Xiao Yu took him to a haircut shop in the city.
The ancients said that hair is a gift from one's parents and shouldn't be cut arbitrarily. However, this was primarily a saying, not strictly enforced by every dynasty. Even during the Xia Dynasty, simple grooming was permitted to keep hair neat and attractive, as long as it wasn't abruptly cut.
The hairdresser was also surprised to see Hu Da'er's lid-like hair. After getting permission, he made drastic changes to his hair, trimming it into ordinary long hair and tying it into a neat bun for him.
"It's much better than before. This human's craftsmanship is really good." Hu Da'er was very happy and asked Xiao Yu, "If I turned into a fox and asked him to trim my fur, would he be willing?"
Xiao Yu: "...Well, if I pay you, I think you'll be willing to do that."
"Well, I'll come again next time." Hu Da'er knew that business was important and didn't dare to delay any longer, but he also kept this plan quietly in his heart.
When she saw Xu Chuchu after coming out, she also smiled and gave him a thumbs up: "So handsome!"
Although Hu Da'er looks very old in his fox form, his human form still maintains a youthful and handsome appearance.
"You are handsome too!" Hu Da'er praised happily.
Xiao Yu stood behind the two of them and secretly curled his lips.
"Ah, sorry, some people are jealous." Hu Da'er suddenly turned around and chuckled at Xiao Yu, "Don't overthink it, human. I'm from your great-grandfather's generation."
"I'm not jealous! I don't care!" Xiao Yu immediately put away his previous expression.
What the hell, does this fox have eyes on his back? Or can he read minds? Can he even spot him when he pouts?
"When humans are jealous, they emit an unpleasant, sour odor. You can't smell it yourself, only we foxes can," Hu Da'er explained. "Don't deny it, jealousy means caring, and caring means affection."
"..." But what Xiao Yu didn't want most was to make Xu Chuchu feel his jealousy.
He used to be too jealous and possessive, so he… Although he still gets jealous now, he’s not as paranoid as before. He just doesn’t dare to show it too much, for fear that Xu Chuchu will misunderstand.
"Don't say that. If you say you don't care, Miss Xu will be sad. Think about it, if you were chatting and laughing with other girls outside and Miss Xu said it didn't matter, wouldn't you also feel disappointed? So, put yourself in their shoes and consider their feelings more..."
When it comes to emotional guidance, Hu Da'er is right up to his old tricks.
He chattered all the way, while Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu didn't say a word.
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The action is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow night. Since Xiao Yu has been away from Beijing for a long time, he needs to go to the palace first to understand the current situation. If there are no special circumstances, the action will be taken tomorrow night.
Before that, they will return to the Xiao Mansion to rest.
Xiao Yu was worried that Xu Chuchu didn't want to return to the Xiao Mansion, so he asked her whether she should stay at the inn or return to the Xiao Mansion.
Putting aside personal feelings, the Xiao Mansion was obviously more private and quieter than the inn, a place where she could plan with peace of mind, so she chose the Xiao Mansion.
During this period, she had tried her best to put the past behind her, but when she saw the plaque with the words "Xiao Mansion" written on it in front of the door, she couldn't help but feel depressed.
She subconsciously thought that the Xiao Mansion was still as dilapidated and quiet as before, but when she went in, she found that everything was in good order, the mansion was clean and bright, and the maids and servants were working in an orderly manner.
Everything seemed just like the first time she came to the Xiao Mansion.
I remembered that Ah Fu came back with Xiao Yu last time.
Alas, Ah Fu is such a good wife. Let them get married right here.
"Young Master?! The Young Master is back!" Ah Fu hurried out after hearing the message from the servant at the door.
When he saw Xu Chuchu following two steps behind Xiao Yu, he was immediately surprised and delighted.
"Oh, Miss Xu!" he shouted, "You finally forgive our young master!"
I didn't expect that the young master was so capable and efficient. He got his sweetheart back after just a few days. I really admire him.
Hey, what does Miss Xu's scowl mean? What does the young man mean by winking at him? And who is this strange young man?
He looked outside a few more times and found that none of Xu Chuchu's family members were there, and felt a little lonely for a moment.
Although he was loyal to the young master, he was also very happy living with Xu Chuchu's family before.
The master is gentle and honest, Jiji has a bit of a temper but works very seriously, and Brother Cat... is also pretty good, but a little overbearing.
"Let's rest here tonight. I will go to the court tomorrow to check the situation." Xiao Yu asked Afu to arrange accommodation for Xu Chuchu and Hu Da'er.
Xu Chuchu's room was the one she lived in when she first came to the capital, and it was some distance away from Xiao Yu's room.
The next day at noon, Xiao Yu came back from the previous court and told them that the situation in the court remained largely unchanged. The prince still had the greatest power and was undoubtedly the future heir to the throne. All the ministers vied to curry his favor.
It is said that the second prince was recuperating at home due to depression caused by the death of his mother. In addition, the Shao family depended on the queen mother and did not have much contact with the prince, which was somewhat conspicuous.
The two men and the fox decided to proceed as planned.
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