Chapter 35 Crane Cloud Manor: Me and My Naïve, Love-Obsessed Colleague...
The three of them arrived at Heyun Manor near dusk.
Nestled against mountains, the scenery here is breathtaking, and the villa itself is magnificent, revealing its profound cultural heritage at first glance.
Unfortunately, the once grand plaque is now covered with white silk, and round paper money floats everywhere. On either side of the gate are two lifelike paper figures with strange characters painted on them in dark red paint, which looks very odd.
The three of them walked to the door. Iron Hand and Agave both frowned. The paint smelled fishy and foul; it was actually black dog blood.
Iron Hand suddenly thought of the two yellow talismans in the dilapidated temple; the people here seemed to have a strong belief in gods and ghosts.
Is it a coincidence, or is someone playing tricks?
The guard at the gate looked up at them, his gaze lingering on Xue Xin for a few more moments before he asked Tie Shou, "Are you a bodyguard, a constable, a doctor, or a sorcerer?"
Before Iron Hand could answer, Tequila couldn't help but say, "Why don't you ask me? How do you know I'm not? Do you even know who I am?"
She always loved to show off, and now that she saw this person bypass her and go straight to ask Iron Hand, she felt resentful again.
Can't a woman be a constable? But she did, and she was better at it than most men!
The guard wasn't annoyed by her barrage of three deadly questions. He turned around and, seeing her dressed as a man, assumed she was a martial arts practitioner. He said, "Our manor is bustling with people these days. Anyone who falls into one of these four categories or knows a little martial arts is welcome to come in. If you want to come in, then come in."
Tequila was furious. What do you mean, "You can come in as you please"? I was invited by your estate owner!
Just as she was about to retort, a soft voice came from the side, "This young lady is the number one female constable in the capital."
It was Xue Xin.
Tequila glanced at her in surprise, then turned her head away, pouting in annoyance. Don't think I'll like you just because you're on my behalf!
Having come this far, she had come to see through him. The woman Iron Hand liked was delicate and sickly to the core; she seemed like she'd be blown away by the wind after just a few steps. At lunchtime, she wouldn't eat this or that, acting all affected and pretentious.
She also loves to play the victim from time to time; don't even think about trying to please her!
Her sixth sense was never wrong; Xue Xin was definitely not as simple and weak as she appeared.
She thought about it and glared at Iron Hand again.
Aren't you one of the Four Great Constables? You've lost your bearings just because you saw a beautiful woman!
Although Tequila always liked to argue and pester Iron Hand, she actually trusted him from the bottom of her heart. Now she discovered that all men are the same when they meet a beautiful woman and get all worked up! It's a shame that she had previously had a little bit of vague admiration for him.
Aren't you usually the most quick-witted and meticulous? Can't you see that she's just pretending to be pitiful?
She couldn't help but grind her teeth, but Iron Hand was completely swayed by this... Iron Youxia, where did your brain go?
Tequila simply couldn't bear to look at Iron Hand's worthless appearance. All the hazy feelings she once had vanished, leaving her only feeling a toothache and stomachache!
It's strange that, regardless of gender, age, appearance, or martial arts skills, Iron Hand, a tall and strong man, seems to only have the advantage.
But Agave was deeply worried from the bottom of its heart.
Iron Hands was indeed incredibly strong, his hands impervious to blades and spears, yet his heart was as gentle as a spring breeze, excessively kind. In matters of the heart, he was like a deep, calm sea, yet when the emotions surged, they were immense and profound. Once he made up his mind, he could never let go.
Tequila had no idea how the two met and fell in love, but she could tell that Iron Hand had fallen deeply in love with Xue Xin and had completely placed her in his heart.
Xuexin, however, remained like a veiled mist, hazy and distant, impossible to see clearly.
Tie Shou was her close friend, and she absolutely didn't want him to get hurt, or suffer the same heartbreak as Zhui Ming...
Xuexin found the agave's snarling appearance quite amusing, so she immediately lowered her head dejectedly, her long eyelashes trembling uneasily.
Tie Shou felt a pang in his heart and quickly gripped her hand tightly.
After all, they were colleagues for many years and close friends. He knew that with Tequila's temperament, she would never be jealous and implicate others.
Although he knew the two must have misunderstood each other, he still felt very sorry for them.
He had long ago sworn in his heart that he would never let Xuexin suffer any more injustice.
Unfortunately, just as he was about to mediate and comfort them, a cheerful voice said, "It's a pity these servants are so ignorant and don't recognize the two great constables!"
The newcomer wore a yellow robe, had his black hair tied up high, and had a dignified appearance; he appeared to be around twenty years old.
"Young Master Qi."
Qi Tianli raised his hand to stop the guard from bowing, then cupped his hands to Tie Shou and Longshelan, saying, "It seems I'll have the honor of witnessing the prowess of a renowned detective in solving a case."
He then gestured to the guards at the door and said, "This is Master Tie, one of the Four Great Constables, Tie Shou."
Iron Hand bowed gently and said, "He's just an ordinary citizen who works for the government."
"Officer Tie Er's words carry little weight."
"This young lady is dressed in purple; she must be Longshelan, the female constable of the Six Doors, also known as the Dragon Girl Constable."
Tequila raised its voice and said, "That's right, it's me."
Hearing her reply, Qi Tianli cupped his hands and said, "Uncle has asked the Six Doors to intervene this time because the murder case in the manor is truly bizarre. This matter also concerns my cousin's life, so it's understandable that Uncle has lost his composure. The manor is indeed in a bit of chaos right now, and we've troubled you two renowned constables to take care of it."
Crane Cloud Manor is considered a semi-powerful force in the martial arts world, yet it still sought help from the Six Doors. It seems the bloodshed in the manor is indeed not simple.
Iron Hand smiled and said, "It's my job. I've always heard that Master He cherishes his daughter like a pearl, and it's true."
Tequila grew impatient as the two continued their pleasantries. "Let's skip the formalities and just get down to business!"
Qi Tianli nodded good-naturedly and said, "That makes sense. You two constables, come with me to see my uncle and the deceased's body, and then we can discuss the case."
He paused, adjusting the cuffs of his robe as if only now noticing another person, and said, "I forgot to ask, may I ask who this young lady is...?"
Xuexin nodded slightly to him, "He's just an ordinary person with poor health. I'm the one who's really bothering you."
Her voice was like melting snow, her figure was light and delicate, her eyes were bright, and her eyebrows were light. How could one word describe her beauty?
He clenched his fist, his gaze falling on her clasped hands with Tie Shou's. His eyes flickered slightly. "What do you mean by disturbing me? I see that you look pale and weak. There's nothing particularly special about the manor, except that there are quite a few doctors and pharmacists. The two constables are bound to be bloody when they're handling cases, and it wouldn't be good if they frightened you. Why don't you go to the side room to rest for a while, and I'll call a doctor to take a look at you?"
That was the original intention, so there was no reason for them to refuse.
Xuexin and Tieshou exchanged a glance, nodded, and said softly, "Thank you, Young Master Qi."
"Miss, there's no need for thanks. Shui Shan, personally escort this young lady there," Qi Tianli instructed the servants behind him.
After saying this, he explained to the group, "There have been many outsiders in the manor lately, and it's a mixed bag. It wouldn't be good if someone accidentally disturbed the young lady. Shui Shan's skills are quite good, so you can all rest assured with her leading the way."
"If the young lady lacks anything in her room, please feel free to have the servants prepare it. Don't be shy. Shui Shan, remember to have the kitchen prepare some light meals for this young lady later."
However, upon first meeting, this young master Qi was indeed overly considerate.
Iron Hand is a man too; you can tell what he's thinking just by listening.
Even though he felt a little uncomfortable, Young Master Qi had genuinely meant well and hadn't done anything out of line, so he could only let go of Xuexin's hand and watch her figure fade into the courtyard.
As if she couldn't take it anymore, Tequila took a deep breath and looked at Qi Tianli coldly, saying, "Can you take us there?"
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Author's Note: Tie Er in Dragon's Eyes: A naive, love-struck colleague and former crush
Snow Letter in Longan's Eyes: Suspected Green Tea Honey Trap
Qi Tian Li in Longan: Double the Love-Obsessedness
Tutorial on curing love-induced brain disease
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