Chapter 36 Happy New Year If the laws of nature are unpredictable and the laws are unfair, then...
Since Li Lie had prepared dinner for them, Lou Wanqiao didn't have to spend extra money. He became interested and went upstairs with Cen Luye.
Wen Xuechi remained silent, following her quietly. His gaze swept around the area, his expression expressionless. With a third person present, he seemed even more indifferent than usual.
Cen Luye walked in front and pushed open the door.
The table was full of steaming delicacies, and the aroma was overwhelming. Lou Wanqiao didn't hesitate to pick a seat and started eating.
Wen Xuechi sat down next to her and slowly put food into his mouth.
Cen Luye poured water for them. Lou Wanqiao was also hungry, so he ate very quickly but very politely, with his cheeks bulging with food.
It seems like it has been a long time since I had a good meal like this. I was either sleeping in the open or having an empty stomach.
After eating and drinking his fill, Lou Wanqiao leaned back in his chair and squinted his eyes comfortably.
"By the way, where's Li Lie?"
Cen Luye thought for a few seconds: "He's probably still dealing with things."
"Have you dealt with your issues?" Lou Wanqiao asked. "Cen Luye, have you found the answer you were looking for?"
The atmosphere became quiet in an instant.
Lou Wanqiao raised his head and met Cen Luye's quiet eyes.
He shrugged. "I've accomplished what others asked me to do. I just want to have a clear conscience."
Lou Wanqiao stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly looked away. He said calmly, "Really? That's good."
Her words were a bit incoherent. Wen Xuechi, who had also finished his meal, glanced at her, looking thoughtful.
"Let's go, Yan Gui," Lou Wanqiao stood up and waved, turning back before leaving the room and saying, "Thank Prince Duan for me. You've found a good master."
Then the door was closed, blocking out that gaze.
Walking down the street, Wen Xuechi whispered, "Is there something wrong?"
"Something's wrong." A jade pendant hung loosely between Lou Wanqiao's fingers. She swung her fingers, causing the pendant to sway with it. "Do you think Cen Luye will truly be loyal to Prince Duan? What is his ultimate goal?"
Wen Xuechi paused: "You mean..."
"You should have already sent someone to investigate his situation in the early years. What's the current situation of the Cen family? What kind of identity is Cen Luye using to operate outside?" She looked out into the vast night, her tone very light. "Although Li Lie is quite powerful, what does he do compared to Li Lianhan? No matter how ambitious he is or how powerful he is, he is still just a prince. How can the rest of the Cen family survive?"
Her series of questions were like stones thrown into the sea, with no echo in the long night.
The one who once stood against the Cen family was the emperor, and now Cen Luye is unscrupulous, isn't he worried? Doesn't he want revenge?
Lou Wanqiao had a vague guess in his mind, but it was so absurd that he couldn't say it out loud for a while.
As the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, she has an almost intuitive sense of what is happening.
Now her intuition told her that something must have been missed.
"Let's go back to the inn first. This place isn't completely safe either. The longer the night, the more trouble there is. It's better to go as soon as possible..."
"Zizhao, the New Year is here." Wen Xuechi suddenly stopped and looked at the night sky.
Fireworks exploded in the sky and in the distance there was the crackling sound of firecrackers.
……oh?
Before I knew it, it’s already the new year.
I have been busy traveling and fighting this month and haven't stopped to rest for a long time.
"Zizhao," Wen Xuechi turned his head to look at her, his profile reflecting the fireworks, his eyes soft, "Happy New Year."
His gaze was like fireworks, a mixture of moonlight and brilliant firelight, softly covering her. Lou Wanqiao was stunned, and the next second, Wen Xuechi pulled out a brocade bag from his sleeve and handed it to her.
He urged, "Take it apart and see."
"New Year's gift?" She couldn't help laughing and inexplicably felt that Wen Xuechi was quite romantic.
As the cloth bag was opened, Lou Wanqiao took out a piece of jade from it.
The piece of green jade was round and beautiful, with a sheen all over it, and it looked like a top-grade jade.
"This is?"
Wen Xuechi moved closer and whispered in her ear, "Military orders are as heavy as a mountain."
He spoke these four words lightly, but Lou Wanqiao's heart trembled. He had been so carefree a moment before, but now his back straightened unconsciously.
"Take it, and you'll be one step closer to what you want." Wen Xuechi put his hand on her shoulder, squinting his eyes and smiling, "Zizhao, be happy in the new year. All your wishes will come true."
Looking at his smiling eyes, Lou Wanqiao was speechless for a moment.
Is this... a military token? Wen Xuechi's gift is too expensive...
As Marquis Pingyuan, he knew best what this jade pendant represented.
As he said, he will do his best to help——
"I won't be polite with you," Lou Wanqiao solemnly put away the jade pendant. "If you need anything from now on, just let me know. I wouldn't go so far as to say I'll go through fire and water in your side, but as long as it's within my ability, I'll definitely help."
Lou Wanqiao knew in her heart that Pingyuan Hou, who had always been indifferent to worldly affairs and had his own power, could possibly need help from others. After all, it was she who had personally caused the man in the rumors to fall into the secular world, allowing him to step into the disputes and dangers of the court.
But at this moment, her words came from the heart. Even though she knew the current situation, even though she didn't know what her chances of success would be in the near future, Lou Wanqiao still firmly made a promise.
If Wen Xuechi needs her, she will definitely do her best.
"My wish..." He thought for a moment, then looked at her with a smile. "If I tell you my wish, it won't come true. I won't tell you now. If it comes true next year, I'll tell you in detail."
"Okay!" Lou Wanqiao's eyes fell on his waist, "Well, can you show me your sword?"
Wen Xuechi was a little confused, but he still took off his sword and handed it to her.
Lou Wanqiao looked down at the sword in his hand.
The sword was not unsheathed, lying quietly in the palm of his hand. The silver moonlight flowed on the scabbard, reflecting a faint light.
This is... the sword that has been circulating in the martial arts world for a long time.
Although she had been in the imperial court for many years, the ability to gather intelligence was essential for the Dali Temple Shaoqing. All sorts of information passed through her mind. During their first encounter, Lou Wanqiao noticed that Wen Xuechi's sword was unusual; it was no ordinary longsword.
It wasn't until a few days ago when she saw the change in Wen Xuechi's aura the moment he drew his sword that she became even more certain.
"It's impolite not to reciprocate," Lou Wanqiao placed a bright red on the sword and returned it to him. "Although this gift is a little small, I still hope you like it."
"This is..." Wen Xuechi's eyes lit up, "The sword tassel!"
It was a red sword tassel decorated with white jade, and it looked very beautiful.
"I like it. I like it very much. Jianghu likes it too." He said as he tied the sword tassel.
Jianghu is the name of the long sword.
"This name is quite unique." Lou Wanqiao smiled and continued walking forward.
Yan returns to the world.
It sounds quite fitting.
"By the way, what's the name of your knife?"
"It has no name, it's just an ordinary embroidered spring sword."
After chatting casually, the two returned to the inn. Lou Wanqiao lay down on the bed and rested, and Wen Xuechi also lay down on the other bed naturally.
After a few seconds of silence in the room, Lou Wanqiao's voice suddenly rang out: "...No, there should be a vacant room here, right?"
"Yes," Wen Xuechi answered as a matter of course, "there is a vacant room, but I'm afraid it's not safe here and someone might hurt you. Besides, I'm afraid I'll wake up and find someone has abandoned me."
Lou Wanqiao: “…”
She was silent for a moment, then turned over and said, "I know. I won't do it again next time."
In her dream, the sounds of wind and snow mixed with the crackling of firecrackers, yet she slept strangely soundly that night. Lou Wanqiao dreamt of a night many years ago, also New Year's Eve, when she and her family happily gathered together to celebrate the New Year. Her mother held her hand and gave her warm plush gloves, and her elder sister gave her a set of sketchbooks she had long admired that evening.
It was a memory from long ago, and she might not have dreamed of such a harmonious scene for many years.
The next morning, Lou Wanqiao was awakened by the sound of firecrackers. She buried half her face in the quilt and stared at the daylight outside through the window.
Lou Wanqiao has always been a light sleeper, so he couldn't fall asleep with his eyes open. He simply got up, walked to the window, and pushed it open a crack.
The cold wind blew in through the window and brushed against my face, clearing my still sleepy mind. Wen Xuechi, who was sleeping beside me, seemed to be chilled by the wind and rolled over to wrap himself tightly in the quilt.
She found it amusing, so she quietly and slowly walked to Wen Xuechi's window, lowered her head, and looked at his sleeping face. He slept well, his breathing was even, his eyelashes were very long, and the sunlight through the window reflected on half of his cheek, so his eyelashes cast a small shadow on his face.
The sword he always carries with him is placed on the bedside, with a bright red tassel hanging on the hilt of the "Jiang Hu" sword.
Wen Xuechi seemed to sense something, opened his eyes, raised his hand slightly and touched her fingertips: "What's wrong, Zizhao..."
"Did I wake you up?" Lou Wanqiao pinched his fingers.
"No, it's almost time. Are we leaving today?" Wen Xuechi sat up and rubbed his eyes. He looked sleepy at this time, which was unexpectedly cute.
"I'm going to Saibei." Lou Wanqiao put a robe on him. "This is the most crucial step. Gather all the strength I can. Then..."
Then, overthrow this world.
Establish a dynasty that turns away from darkness.
This is Lou Wanqiao’s highest goal to date.
There are no corrupt officials, and the killing of innocent people is not allowed. Although it sounds childish and a bit ridiculous, this has always been the focus of Lou Wanqiao's plan.
The rivers are clear and the seas are calm, and the world is at peace.
But these eight words were as difficult as climbing to the sky for her in the past.
Traitorous ministers were in power, loyal ministers were killed, and princes were killing each other.
But what injustice has been done to the loyal and good people, and what guilt has been done to the common people!
Lou Wanqiao doesn't want to see the world turned upside down.
If the laws of nature are unpredictable and the king's laws are unfair, then she will use swords and soldiers to welcome a new dynasty.
"The journey is long and dangerous, Marquis Pingyuan, if possible, I need your help."
Wen Xuechi was stunned for a moment, then he understood what she meant.
What the current Shaoqing of the Dali Temple needs is the Marquis of Pingyuan.
But the help that a swordsman can bring is too little.
"I understand." He pondered for a moment and whispered, "I will go to the fiefdom to mobilize troops. If all goes well, we will reunite in the capital. If you need me along the way... I will definitely travel thousands of miles to come."
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