The next day, Chi Yan came to the library to investigate the matter of the mask.
Liu Yifu went with him, and the two entered the library one after the other.
“I’ve never thought of masks originating from sacrificial rituals before.” He frowned, deep in thought.
Chi Yan walked ahead, rows of bookshelves neatly arranged before him. He quickly searched for the bookshelf he wanted according to its category, and lazily remarked:
"Don't even mention you, I never thought of it that way either. I originally thought that thing was just for scaring people, who knew it had such a background?"
The sheer variety of books overwhelmed him. He frowned, his tone somewhat incredulous: "How can there be so many books? How long will it take to find them all?"
Chi Yan gets a headache whenever he sees a book, but he doesn't trust anyone else to handle such an important matter.
Liu Yi stepped forward and explained to him, "This is the largest library in Yanjing and even the entire Daqing. It has five floors and a rich collection of books. Finding a book will indeed take a lot of time. Let's take our time."
The two split up and spent the whole morning searching the first floor, but still found no clues.
Chi Yan was a little hungry, but he was full of energy and didn't want to leave empty-handed.
There was a noise at the door, and the palace guard's voice rang out: "Who goes there?"
"I've come to see our Lord Chi!"
Chi Yan was on the second floor when he heard the familiar voice. He propped his head up and looked down, then called out, "Let him in."
Eight ounces cautiously entered the room, looking around the magnificent library with amazement, when his young master's lazy voice came: "Why are you here?"
He craned his neck and searched for a long time before Chi Yan reminded him again. Only then did he see the person leaning against the railing, glancing down at him. He quickly waved to him happily, "Young Master, this servant has come to bring you food on the orders of the Young Madam!"
Shen Tangning had guessed early on that he would be busy and miss meals, so she specially asked Ba Liang to bring him food.
Chi Yan's eyes suddenly brightened, and the energy that had been lacking in his eyes due to hunger was restored to a great extent. The corners of his lips unconsciously curled up.
That's why people say their wives are so considerate! Just when you're feeling sleepy, someone brings you a pillow!
Ba Liang's voice was quite loud, and Liu Yifu on the other side also heard the noise. He paused in his book-turning motion, but then continued as if nothing had happened.
Chi Yan hadn't wanted to ask him to come along, since he was so petty. But then he thought about it, and Liu Yifu seemed quite righteous. He was the one in charge of the Ghost Mask case, yet Liu Yifu was willing to put aside his own affairs to help him...
After a moment of internal struggle, Chi Yan sighed softly, realizing that his character was still too noble. He raised his voice slightly and invited, "Lord Liu, if you don't mind, would you like to have a meal together?"
Liu Yifu pursed her lips and turned back, a smile curving her lips: "No need, you eat first, I'm not hungry yet."
In their line of work, it's common to forget to eat when they're busy, and besides, he's not the kind of person who's oblivious to social cues.
What kind of behavior is it for him to interfere with the food that someone's wife specially sent?
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow and said insincerely, "Are you sure you're not hungry after working all day? Don't be shy, Lord Liu, I don't mind your big appetite!"
He secretly decided that if Liu Yifu refused again, he could just conveniently stop inviting him. He had done both the polite and the polite things, and it was the other party who didn't appreciate it.
Liu Yifu: "..."
At this moment, Ba Liang cheerfully said, "It's alright, Lord Liu. Our young mistress has prepared plenty of food. The two of us might not be able to finish it all. Please don't be shy!"
Liu hesitated for a moment, then changed his mind and agreed: "Then... I'll trouble you."
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