Chapter 750: Meeting? (Update 1)
Princess Qinyang was filled with admiration, praising her. "As expected of you! You guessed it right! I just went to the Yunlai Tavern, intending to prepare some fine wine for my father to take back to the southwest. Unexpectedly, I saw Shui Xingqiu in the lobby."
Princess Qinyang held her chin with one hand and recalled the scene just now.
"He was alone, and didn't look like he'd brought anyone else with him. There was a jug of wine on the table, looking like he was drinking in the snow, but his glass was full, so he probably didn't drink much. Furthermore, his attention didn't seem to be on the wine at all. Instead, he seemed to be observing the situation in the store... From what I could tell, he was coming for you!"
After listening to her, Ye Chutang nodded.
"Rumor has it that the new head of the Shui family lives an extravagant life and holds a high position in Nanhu. It's no exaggeration to say he's second only to the emperor. I'm sure he's seen all sorts of rare treasures, so why would he act so rashly just for a pot of wine?"
It's easy to guess that Shui Xingqiu has other intentions.
Princess Qinyang agreed. "Isn't it? Even if he was truly curious, with just one order, there would be plenty of people rushing to deliver it to him. Why would he go there himself? So..."
She thought hard but couldn't figure out Shui Xingqiu's real purpose. She couldn't help but frown slightly and looked at Ye Chutang with a puzzled look.
"But he and you don't know each other, right? And there doesn't seem to be any grudge between you two, so why did he go straight to you?"
How many days has he been in Beijing?
Ye Chutang did not answer her immediately. Instead, he raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at her carefully again.
Princess Qinyang touched her face in confusion. "Why are you looking at me like that? But there's something on my face?"
"Not really. But..." Ye Chutang paused, "I was a little surprised that you recognized Shui Xingqiu right away. Come to think of it, you've only met him once, right? And it's been several years..."
Princess Qinyang understood and couldn't help but raise her head proudly.
"Of course! I'm very good at recognizing people!"
Not to mention a face as conspicuous as Shui Xingqiu's, even if it was an ordinary passerby, Princess Qinyang would be able to remember him/her at a glance and recognize him/her in the crowd.
"He seemed to recognize me, too. He quickly avoided me the moment he saw me. Perhaps he was afraid I'd remind him of him?" Princess Qinyang tapped her chin, thoughtfully. "Unfortunately, I have a very good memory. I can't forget it even if I want to."
Ye Chutang's eyes moved slightly.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Princess Qinyang couldn't help but feel strange, "What? Am I wrong?"
Ye Chutang shook his head slowly, looking at her with a hint of interest.
"You just said that he avoided you as soon as he saw you?"
"Yes!" Princess Qinyang nodded.
Ye Chutang asked slowly, "Then why did he avoid you? He even showed his true face when he came to Beijing this time. Apart from his name, he didn't even put on a disguise."
"I--"
Princess Qinyang suddenly choked and her eyes widened slightly.
"That's right! If he's so brave, why did he choose to avoid me? Could it be... that he thought no one in the capital would recognize him? But he didn't expect to meet me, so-"
"After the Battle of Longcheng, Prince Yannan led his troops back to the capital to report on his work and celebrate your birthday. It's not hard to find out if you ask around," Ye Chutang said slowly. "Besides, they came here with a heavy responsibility and must have been extremely cautious. How could they have overlooked such an important matter?"
Princess Qinyang felt that what she said made a lot of sense and was a little confused for a moment.
"Yes, given his status, he must have made preparations in advance for this risky trip to Beijing. I have been in Beijing for the past few years, so it is impossible for him not to have expected to meet me..."
She murmured softly to herself, feeling very confused.
Ye Chutang laughed softly.
"Speaking of which, the new head of the Shui family is quite interesting... and it seems that he does remember you."
Princess Qinyang felt that she had something else in mind, but before she could think it through, she heard Ye Chutang continue, "As for the relationship between him and me, it's certainly not without grudges. During the battle of Longcheng, Ah Feng shot Tuoba Yu with an arrow, which led to the current situation."
Ye Chutang casually tucked her loose hair behind her back, her tone calm and even a bit teasing.
"I heard that the Nanhu envoys suffered a great loss at the Taiji Palace the other day. I'm afraid Shui Xingqiu even hates me, his elder sister, too."
Princess Qinyang thought about it carefully and felt that what Ye Chutang said was not impossible.
"That's right... I heard that after he returned to the Shui family, he killed all those who had bullied him in the past, even his relatives and friends were affected, and his methods were extremely cruel and ruthless..."
Princess Qinyang frowned, a hint of disgust flashed across her eyes.
"This person is narrow-minded and vindictive. He is not someone you can easily get along with."
She suddenly thought of something and asked nervously, "Then he won't do anything to your Silang, will he? He dared to go to the Yunlai Tavern to inquire about information today. Who knows what he will do tomorrow?"
Ye Chutang couldn't help laughing and patted her shoulder gently.
"Your Highness is kind-hearted. Afeng and I appreciate it, but you really don't need to worry so much. This is the capital. Even if he has great abilities, how much trouble can he cause? Even if he wants to kill Afeng, he should think twice before taking action."
Princess Qinyang thought carefully for a while.
"That's right."
This is the capital, not Nanhu.
"But for safety's sake, it's better to be cautious." Princess Qinyang frowned slightly, her tone becoming serious. "Apart from anything else, he is indeed very skilled in the art of poison."
If you get infected, you will suffer.
Ye Chutang knew that she was genuinely worried, and his heart warmed as he nodded.
"Your Highness's thoughts are not without reason. I will pay more attention to it. Tuoba Yu's matter has been resolved. It was only delayed for a few days due to his poor health. I estimate that once he gets better, Si Kou Ji will take his men away."
By then, even if Shui Xingqiu didn't want to leave, he would have no reason to stay.
Princess Qinyang nodded in agreement and then breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then pray that they leave quickly!"
Shui Xingqiu is a man of many tricks. If he stays here for one more day, Afeng and the others will be in danger for one more day.
"I guess after they leave, my father, Afeng and the others will also set off to return."
Ye Chutang lowered his eyes slightly, but was thinking about something else.
Shui Xingqiu has come here with great difficulty, I’m afraid he won’t leave easily.
Putting aside Tuoba Yu’s matter for now, there is another extremely important person.
——Xiao Lanxi.
The relationship between these two people must be extraordinary. Now that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has come, wouldn't it be a pity if they don't miss it?
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