Chapter 78 Didn’t you say he was introverted and simple?
When Lu Qiaoxiao heard this familiar voice, his fists immediately softened.
"Ah...Ah Heng?"
The candlelight was extinguished by his palm, and Lu Qiaoxiao could not see the expression on his face.
But she had a vague feeling that Shen Yuheng was in a bad mood tonight.
Could it be that he has been reprimanded by the emperor in the palace recently?
Yes, working around the clock would make anyone feel resentful.
A tall figure loomed over me, his unique fragrance hit my nose, and my palms were burned by his heat.
"Were you calling the Fifth Prince just now?"
The man spoke, his voice sounded calm, but Lu Qiaoxiao knew that such a chill was a signal of impending danger.
Lu Qiaoxiao quickly explained softly, "A few days ago, I was working at my desk at night when the Fifth Prince suddenly came over. I think he wanted to see the progress of the counterfeit money case. Perhaps His Majesty has given his approval."
After all, the prince in the cold palace does not even have the right to leave the palace without the emperor's permission.
Traveling at night is just an excuse to hide from others.
Lu Qiaoxiao felt that person was staring at her, and in the darkness, those sparkling eyes were gleaming.
"Yeah." Shen Yuheng's response was also calm, but the strength of pinching her lower back increased a little.
He had been busy these days and had no time to go home. He finally got the grace to go home, but found that Lu Qiaoxiao had not looked for a home at all during this period.
He stayed out all day and night in the small cubicle of the Patrol Department.
Perhaps because she had been sitting for a long time, her flesh was very soft at the moment, and it felt like water when pinched, and it was very ticklish.
"Have you missed me during this time?" Shen Yuheng's hands began to become restless. He clasped her hands behind her back and kissed them randomly.
While taking a breath, he asked her a few questions.
Lu Qiaoxiao trembled all over when he kissed her.
She couldn't help but think of how she was feeling lucky a few days ago because she didn't have to be tossed around every day and her body felt much more relaxed.
My mouth subconsciously echoed his answer: "A little bit."
"Just one o'clock?" The man chuckled in the darkness, then leaned over and pressed her against the door with great force.
The dilapidated door, which had been in disrepair for many years, creaked.
The long and delicate touch made Shen Yuheng's breathing gradually heavier.
"Who?" Someone walked by the door with a lantern. It was the person on duty at night from the Patrol Department.
"Commander Lu? Is there something wrong?" Through the hazy window screen, the light of the lantern was getting closer.
Lu Qiaoxiao widened her eyes and met the wet gaze of the man in front of her in the dim light.
She swallowed hard and said loudly: "It's okay, everything is fine here. If you are okay, you can go to change shifts."
When the footsteps faded away, Shen Yuheng looked at her with a faint gaze, holding her hand and holding it against his heart: "Qingzhi, I miss you so much."
Lu Qiaoxiao felt so hot at these words that some sweat began to flow down his already wet forehead, revealing a slight coolness of autumn.
Yes, when Shen Yuheng "thought" of her, he said all kinds of sweet words, because this could push every love affair to the fullest.
She looked at Shen Yuheng's lustful eyes, her mind went blank, and as if possessed by a ghost, she stood on tiptoe to hook her arm around his neck, "Me too."
The kisses fell like raindrops, and the warm and flexible touch made her think of the scene when she asked Ayao questions.
At that time, she had not yet married Shen Yuheng. In the Prime Minister's Mansion, Lu Qiaoxiao suddenly thought of the rumors outside that Prime Minister Shen was not interested in women and would not even set foot in a place with smoke and willows when investigating a case.
Lu Qiaoxiao also had a sudden impulse to be rude. While Shen Yuheng was concentrating on reading, she quietly pulled Ayao aside and asked in a low voice:
"Ayao, people say your master has never been to a brothel. Is that true?"
After saying this, Lu Qiaoxiao did not wait for A Yao's reply, and a cold and indifferent response completely put an end to her hopes.
“Never.”
The man put down the book in his hand, his cold eyes showed indifference, but he was responding to her seriously.
Lu Qiaoxiao immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She heard from the women outside that men who went to brothels for entertainment usually had strong desires. If they never set foot there, it was either because their desires were not deep or they were not capable of it.
Anyway, no matter which one it is, her life will be better in the future.
Pulling her thoughts back, Lu Qiaoxiao passively responded to Shen Yuheng's enthusiasm. Her mind was trembling and thundering: This man was really so hungry that he was willing to come to her quietly to solve her problems on her duty day.
If he were to go to a brothel with his ability and energy, I'm afraid everyone would avoid him. Otherwise, he would be doing it day and night without a break.
——
It's done.
Shen Yuheng and she squeezed into the bed that was originally designed for a single nap.
The candle was relit and Lu Qiaoxiao looked at him. The man had a satisfied look on his face as if he had eaten a full meal.
He is comfortable—
She is so jealous——
Lu Qiaoxiao secretly complained, but kept a straight face. After thinking about it, he decided to find out some important matters first. "By the way, Ah Heng, I have something else I want to ask you. I've been looking through the old files on the counterfeit money case that's been making waves all over Beijing recently, and I'm a little confused."
"Are places like temples and dojo all tax-exempt? For example, Guanglin Temple."
Shen Yuheng's brow furrowed in thought for a moment. He didn't know how she came up with this idea, so he replied, "Yes, especially Guanglin Temple. A temple like this, which has close ties with the royal family, can earn up to a million taels of silver in incense offerings every year."
"Then the person in charge of coordinating sacrificial matters with the abbot of the temple in the palace is usually Prince Ding'an?" Lu Qiaoxiao asked again.
"Most of the time, yes, but not always. However, matters as important as these, which concern the blessing of the nation's destiny, are usually handled by the prince."
Lu Qiaoxiao nodded, not quite understanding.
"But what's the problem?" Shen Yuheng raised his hand and stroked her hair, his eyes full of tenderness.
Recently, she has been busy with official duties and has not even been able to go home. Today, he wanted to come over and chat with her and ask if there is anything he needs help with?
As a result, when he saw the figure reading by lamplight at night, even though she was wearing the simplest pajamas, he could still arouse his desire.
Lu Qiaoxiao didn't resist his caressing hand, shook her head seriously, and said, "There aren't any difficulties for now, but I always feel that the circulation of counterfeit money this time is inseparable from the people in the court."
"It would be best if we could deploy more personnel to monitor the locations where counterfeit money is most prevalent every day."
"Including Guanglin Temple?" Shen Yuheng immediately understood what she meant.
"Hmm." Lu Qiaoxiao sighed inwardly, he was indeed worthy of being the Prime Minister. Even in the middle of the night when the chickens were sleepy, he could still react so quickly without knowing the full picture of the matter.
With his help, the subsequent investigation progress will be smoother.
Seeing her standing there with her lips curled up, not knowing what she was thinking, Shen Yuheng felt a sense of being ignored. He moved forward and put his arms around her waist, causing the already narrow and unstable bed to creak.
"By the way, try to have less contact with the Fifth Prince in the future. He is a very scheming man." He suddenly said this for no reason.
Lu Qiaoxiao turned her head to look at him: "Didn't you say before that he was introverted and simple?"
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