Chapter 126 Drunk
The eunuch bowed his head and said, "Master, it seems that he has begun to doubt."
"Isn't it?" Li Jifeng leaned sideways nonchalantly, "He is Xie Tingzhou."
"But..." Li Jifeng muttered to himself, "He actually placed that guard in Lumingxuan. I thought he was just doing it for show. Could it be that he really likes this?"
The eunuch stood aside quietly, "What should we do now?"
Li Jifeng suddenly said, "Nothing to do. If enemies come, we will fight them. If water comes, we will block it with earth. Just don't let them ruin my business."
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The corridor was very long. After turning the corner, Xie Tingzhou, who was still drunk just now, stood up. He no longer looked drunk at all.
Chen Yu hadn't slept the whole time. She was worried about what might happen if Xie Tingzhou and Li Jifeng fell out, and at the same time, she was worried about whether she was being too sensitive.
Xie Tingzhou entered the courtyard, and Shen Yu immediately stepped forward.
"How about it?"
Xie Tingzhou said, "Let's go in and talk."
Xie Tingzhou was not completely intoxicated. His alcohol tolerance was neither good nor bad. After drinking a pot of wine, his mind was still clear, but there was a hint of drunkenness on his face and eyes.
He propped his head up on the table, and Chen Yu quickly poured him a cup of tea, then turned back and ordered, "Green medicine, make a bowl of sobering soup."
After she closed the door, Xie Tingzhou raised his eyelids and looked at her.
"Li Jifeng has a wound on his right shoulder, which matches the stone. I checked his hand and there is no scar on it."
Chen Yu asked in surprise: "Did I hit him on the shoulder?"
Xie Tingzhou frowned and thought for a moment, "Are you sure you didn't hear him yelling?"
Chen Yu recalled carefully, and her eyes suddenly lit up, "I remember now, he didn't bark at that time, I thought he had dodged, but after a while he barked again, about a breath later, I thought it was Da Huang who bit him."
She lowered her eyes. "If that's the case, then maybe I'm overthinking it. Everyone seems abnormal nowadays. I'm always suspicious."
There are not many people that Xie Tingzhou can truly call his friends, and she felt a little guilty about making him doubt his best friend.
Xie Tingzhou said calmly: "Don't blame yourself, it's a good thing to be vigilant."
I don't know what he was thinking about, his eyes deepened, "If even brothers are like this, how much more so are others. The easiest person to stab is often the one closest to you. You have to be on guard against everyone in this world."
Chen Yu heard some deep meaning, "You mean..."
“It’s just a casual remark.
”
Shen Yu nodded and said solemnly: "I will find a chance to try him again."
"No need to go." Xie Tingzhou put his fingertips on his forehead, closed his eyes and frowned. He drank a little too much today and was blown by the wind when he came here, so he felt a little dizzy now.
"If there is something wrong with Li Jifeng, he will be wary of you after tonight. You can't test it. I'll let someone else go."
"Okay." Chen Yu sat down and asked, "Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Xie Tingzhou opened his eyes and looked at her. He was handsome to begin with, and when he was a little drunk his eyes were misty and looked particularly alluring.
"Ayu..."
Chen Yu interrupted him and changed the subject, "If Li Jifeng is really pretending, how deep must his thoughts be?"
Xie Tingzhou's eyes were calm, "Too stiff."
"What?" Shen Yu didn't understand.
"The question was too blunt. Calling me A-Yu made you so nervous."
Chen Yu was exposed on the spot, but she didn't feel ashamed. Instead, she said, "Then why did you scream when you knew it?"
This voice of reproach was tinged with a hint of anger, and Xie Tingzhou felt comfortable all over after hearing it.
Chen Yu said again: "You haven't told me yet, if Li Jifeng is really pretending, then what is his purpose?"
Xie Tingzhou was speechless. He had never seen anyone as unromantic as Chen Yu. Her mind was filled with nothing but investigating the case and seeking revenge.
"It's actually very simple." Xie Tingzhou explained patiently, "He was born a prince. Standing in that position, he is one step away from the throne. Who wouldn't want to take a risk if he really is pretending?"
Xie Tingzhou paused and said, "All I want is that supreme position."
Just as Chen Yu was about to speak, Lu Yao knocked on the door.
"Sir, the hangover soup is ready."
Chen Yu went to open the door, brought the soup and said to Lu Yao, "You go to bed first, you will have nothing to do tonight."
The hangover soup was still a little hot, and Chen Yu slowly stirred it with a spoon to dissipate the heat. She could feel Xie Tingzhou's gaze on her, so deep and heavy.
Chen Yu simply met his burning gaze and placed the bowl in front of him, "Drink."
Xie Tingzhou picked it up, put aside the spoon and drank slowly. When the bowl was empty, he leaned his head on the table.
Chen Yu wondered, "You drank hangover soup, not alcohol, so why did you get dizzy?"
Xie Tingzhou half raised his eyelids, "Have you ever had hangover soup?"
"No." Shen Yu shook her head.
Xie Tingzhou said: "It's just a hangover soup, not a panacea that can make you full of energy immediately after taking it."
Shen Yu curled her lips, "Okay."
There was a dim red light in the room, and neither of them spoke, it was very quiet.
Shen Yu had too many things in her mind. Even if Li Jifeng had problems, he was seeking the throne, which did not conflict with her current goal, so she could put it aside for the time being.
Now there are two things that need to be solved first. One is the old man who came from Qichang Prefecture, and the other is who Emperor Tongxu will send to lead troops to Qichang to suppress the bandits. I'm afraid she will have to go to Qichang Prefecture in person.
Thinking of this, a few more questions popped up in Shen Yu's mind.
"I……"
She fell silent and looked quietly at Xie Tingzhou's face reflected in the light.
There was not a single flaw on his face, he looked peaceful and calm while sleeping, his breathing was steady and gentle.
Chen Yu knew what kind of eyes were hidden under his eyelashes.
When they first met, there was a cold and murderous look in his eyes, but gradually, when he looked at her, there was only clarity and tenderness.
Everything was so perfect, but it happened at the wrong time.
Chen Yu sighed and opened the door. Lu Yao was actually dozing off on the threshold, so Chen Yu woke her up.
"Didn't I tell you to go to sleep? Where's Xifeng?"
Lu Yao sat up sleepily, rubbed his eyes and said, "Xi Feng asked me to tell you that he went back to rest first, and I have been waiting to tell you."
"Get up." Chen Yu lifted her arm, "What about the one inside if he leaves?"
Lu Yao poked his head out to take a look and said, "Xi Feng also said that you are also a guard, so let you make your own arrangements."
"He really knows how to take a break from his busy schedule." Chen Yu muttered, patting the green pill, "Okay, go to sleep."
Lu Yao yawned and left. Chen Yu walked into the yard, "Is anyone there?"
No one responded except the rustling of leaves in the night wind.
She glanced at the eaves and trees again, "Is the big brother of the secret guard here?"
After waiting for a long time, no one showed up. Chen Yu sighed. It seemed that everyone was very lazy and disappeared at the critical moment.
She walked back to the room and patted Xie Tingzhou who was lying on the table.
"Wake up, I'll take you back."
"Thank you Tingzhou."
Xie Tingzhou finally opened his eyes, and there was confusion and red bloodshot in his eyes with sleepiness.
He stared at her for a moment, held her hand, and closed his eyes again.
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