Chu Guannan saw Shen Qingwu's open window on the roof, and jumped down only after he was sure that there was no one in the yard.
When he reached the window, he saw the girl raising her glass to him in the shadows. There was a hint of cunning in her bright smile.
Chu Guannan climbed into the room through the window, closed the window, picked up the wine she had poured, and drank it all in one gulp, doing all the movements in one go.
Putting down his wine glass, he leaned against the table and looked down at the person lazily leaning on the chair. "The defense in your courtyard is too lax."
"You might as well say that the defense of the entire general's mansion is very lax." Shen Qingwu picked up the wine jug and filled it up for him again.
Chu Guannan shrugged, pulled up a chair and sat next to her. "It's not a threat to your safety, but it's not safe for the General's Mansion, especially since you're becoming more and more conspicuous."
If she and the prince were to flaunt each other like that today, everyone in Kyoto would know tomorrow that these two have a very good relationship.
In the past, the old foxes in Kyoto City did not take the Shen family seriously, but in the future, someone will definitely set their sights on the General's Mansion.
The image of Zhao Ruyun's sneaky behavior flashed through Shen Qingwu's mind, and he nodded seriously, "Thank you for the reminder."
The wine glass turned around his lips, and Shen Qingwu supported himself with his arms and suddenly moved his face in front of Chu Guannan.
Chu Guannan stiffened as his drunken breath touched his face. He gripped the edge of the table with a little force and said calmly, "What? Are you drunk?"
Shen Qingwu glanced at Chu Guannan's ears which had turned red, curved his lips into a smile, raised his hands to hook them around Chu Guannan's neck, and used the force to sit on his lap.
Chu Guannan subconsciously tightened his legs, but his expression remained unchanged. His tense body gave him the appearance of someone who was not easily disturbed.
Shen Qingwu poked his chest with his slender white fingers and teased, "Your little heart is about to burst out."
Chu Guannan coughed uncomfortably, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly raised his hand that was clinging to the edge of the table and put it on her waist, pretending to carry her to the inner room, but it was Shen Qingwu's hand that reached into his collar.
Shen Qingwu felt a little regretful that he didn't get the banknote.
But seeing that Chu Guannan was obviously very nervous but pretended to be calm and experienced on the surface, she couldn't help but want to tease him.
This damn spring day made her unable to control herself.
"There's no one in the yard, so we'll stay here today." Shen Qingwu pushed the wine glass to the edge of the table.
Chu Guannan tightened his grip around her waist, his voice hoarse, "That silly, big maid of yours lives in the west wing, and you're not the type to hold back..."
Shen Qingwu seemed to have no idea why he was shy. Instead, he was proud of what he said. "Food and sex are human nature. This is my true nature. Do you have any objections?"
"No objection, great." Chu Guannan couldn't stand her true nature.
He couldn't even resist the temptation to improve his internal strength.
Shen Qingwu also couldn't resist the temptation of awakening his spiritual power.
Kill two birds with one stone, they hit it off immediately.
The wind blew outside the window, dark clouds covered the moon, and rain hit the window lattice.
The sudden rain had just stopped. The two of them sat by the window listening to the rain. Shen Qingwu drank half a cup of wine and said, "Chu Guannan, I'm short of money."
The emperor's previous farmland and shops were all in Kyoto, but Zhao Qiuyi was not good at business management, so even if she had money, it wouldn't be much. Things given by the emperor couldn't be bought or sold.
"How much do you want?" Chu Guannan looked at the person whose clothes were disheveled and who looked increasingly delicate and lazy, his throat rolling.
"I have something to tell my brother that Wu Dabao needs to go to the border in person. He needs money, and his safety on the road needs to be guaranteed. Also, he needs to be guaranteed not to betray me." Shen Qingwu looked at him calmly with her hair hanging down.
She trusts Wu Dabao.
But the human heart is unpredictable.
Wu Dabao has been searching for his son for many years. She hinted that Wu Dabao's son was in Beihai. Would Wu Dabao give up on her and go directly to Beihai to wait for his son?
"What's the matter? May I know?" Chu Guannan asked bluntly.
"The Shen family may be in danger of being wiped out. There is a spy in the army." Shen Qingwu lowered his voice a few degrees, and the wind and rain started again outside.
Chu Guannan frowned, "How did you know?"
Shen Qingwu remained silent.
Chu Guannan stopped asking and said, "I'll have someone send the banknotes tomorrow morning and arrange for secret guards to follow your people."
"Chu Guannan, this banknote is the bribe you need to get close to my brother. Whether you can get his support depends on you." Shen Qingwu made his words clear.
She did have some concerns about Wu Da, but asking Chu Guannan to send someone was also giving Chu Guannan an opportunity.
Chu Guannan was so angry at her scheming that he laughed.
"I want to buy a black dog of pure bloodline. Do you have the resources?" Shen Qingwu did not waste Chu Guannan at all.
Chu Guannan, who was making full use of his possessions, laughed and nodded. "There is a kennel in the south suburbs of the city. Many young men and women in Kyoto go there to choose. Whether you can choose the right one depends on your own vision."
"Thank you." Shen Qingwu drained the wine from the jar and handed Chu Guannan a glass with both hands, smiling a bit flatteringly, "In order to entertain you, I specially borrowed some from my eldest brother's courtyard. The wine in Wangyue Tower during the day is quite good. I hope Your Highness Prince Yan will not hesitate to reward me."
Chu Guannan looked at the food handed to him and signaled with his eyes that she should feed it herself.
Shen Qingwu understood this very quickly. He drank it all in one gulp and tiptoed over.
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The morning light after the rain shines through the sprouting branches, as if reflecting a rainbow.
Shen Qingwu still slept until he woke up naturally. Looking at the two jars of fine wine and a stack of banknotes on the bedside, he felt very satisfied.
As soon as the rain stopped yesterday, Chu Guannan left.
Later, it continued to drizzle for a long time, and finally stopped when it was almost dawn.
Chu Guannan personally delivered the wine and banknotes, put them down and left.
Shen Qingwu stretched and stood up. Wu Cuicui had prepared breakfast and looked at Shen Qingwu nervously.
Last night, she wanted to confess, but it was raining so hard that she didn't go out.
Shen Qingwu was eating breakfast under the sycamore tree, and Wu Dabao and a few others also came in from the small front yard.
"Sun Wang, put the wine in my room into the study." Shen Qingwu ordered.
"Uncle Wu, now that we have news about your son, you should set out today to look for him." Shen Qingwu took out a purse from his sleeve. "I'm giving you this money in advance. When you find your son, come back and work for me to pay you back."
Wu Dabao was so excited that he didn't sleep all night. When he saw Shen Qingwu really did it today, his eyes were red again. He knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you, Miss."
"Leave early, have a safe journey, and come back early." Shen Qingwu waved his hand.
"Yes!" Wu Dabao took the money with both hands, bowed deeply to Shen Qingwu, and then strode away.
Wu Chunxiang nodded vigorously at Wu Dabao at the door, "Uncle Wu, I wish you all the best!"
"Miss, I..." Wu Cuicui walked up to Shen Qingwu, pinching the corner of her clothes.
However, before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Shen Qingwu, "Aunt Wu, I gave you a chance yesterday. After you settle the bill with Uncle Liu, pack up and go. Since you both have your own difficulties, I won't punish you two."
Wu Cuicui and Liu Genshu, who had just entered, turned pale when they heard Shen Qingwu's words. They both knelt down with a thud, "Miss, help me."
Shen Qingwu frowned and said unhappily, "I don't want to be disturbed when I'm eating."
However, when she turned her head, she saw a black mist on the foreheads of Wu Cuicui and Liu Genshu.
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