Shen Lie calmly turned to the other side and said, "Okay, I've asked all the questions that need to be asked. I still have important things to do tomorrow. You go and rest, and I want to rest too."
After saying that, he turned and left.
"Hey, young master, we are our own people!" Du Xuan hurriedly followed, saying in vain.
The door was closed mercilessly in front of him, making no sound, but with a strong force.
Du Xuan continued outside the door: "Master, don't be discouraged. There is no chance in this journey. Just wait until Miss Ali arrives at Hengxiang and I will give you some advice. Dai Yu's wooden head is definitely not as understanding as mine!"
As his voice fell, the candlelight in the room went out.
Du Xuan sighed and shook his head.
Shen Lie was lying on the bed, his slender right leg lightly bent, and one hand behind his head. The lights outside the window flickered, illuminating his pale jade-like skin and a jade ornament in his hand.
Shen Lie's long and slender fingers carelessly rubbed the smooth jade surface. The fingertips were delicate and cold, and they felt excellent.
The style of the jade ornaments is not luxurious, but rather quiet and primitive, but the jade is the finest ancient Su Tu jade.
The wind blows through the house, and the flowers outside the eaves are blooming. On the other side, outside the window next to the water, the water on the clear lake is rippling. She casts her deep black eyes, and the lake light that spreads to the horizon seems to be like her eyebrows floating.
Du Xuan asked him why he was blushing, but in fact nothing happened.
A few days ago, the night before they separated in Kuozhou, they stopped to rest after traveling for many days.
He arranged his men to look for her, just as she came out of the tent to take a bath.
She was wearing a thin white pajamas, her semi-wet hair was hanging down, her face was as white as snow, her eyes looking up were sentimental due to moisture, hazy, gentle and elegant. Under the night, under the stars, under the wind and moon, she The smile she gave him moved his heart.
Such a scene was unforgettable for him.
In the past few days, he occasionally thought about that smile, and he didn't know why he was blushing. Maybe it was because it was clean, or because it was pure, or because it was simple and flawless.
And more and more, he wanted to reach out and hold her in his arms, to kiss her eyebrows and her small, full lips.
Shen Lie closed his eyes.
She understands that she shouldn't be thinking about this now, she should be the one to defeat Zhao Huien and others before she gets to Hengxiang.
But the feeling of being distracted cannot be restrained by self-control.
Those long-cherished wishes of my youth have been taking root and sprouting, becoming more determined, persistent, and haunting.
If gentleness can be like a spring breeze, it can blow over the blue sky and the blue sky, blowing across the sky and the sea. I just want to go to her side and give her everything that is bright and clear for all eternity.
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The dark night without the moon and stars, vast and low, shrouded the huge Hengxiang City.
Thousands of houses are dimly lit, and the criss-crossing avenues and weaving alleys are like taut strings, ready to explode.
More and more people were blocked inside and outside Hengxiang by the soldiers. At least half of the literati who rushed to Hengxiang from all directions could not restrain themselves and gathered around them one after another.
A long night passed. Although no conflicts broke out in the city defense, the pressure on the soldiers was increasing.
In the city, the soldiers and horses surrounding Qu's mansion were divided into two groups. One group was eager to take action, while the other group was still watching.
Qi Zhixiang, whose father was killed, was on the side of the group who did not dare to take action and kept watching.
There are sixteen members of the family. In addition to his father, he has other relatives. If the other party really dares to kill his father, Qi Zhixiang dare not think about other relatives.
Moreover, the appearance of those Xia Jiajun also made Qi Zhixiang afraid.
Another faction in the army felt that Zhao Ning had arranged a show. As for the Xia Family Army, many people were convinced that they had been exterminated long before the campaign.
The morning light gradually emerged, and Zhao Huien opened her eyes from the pain in her muscles and bones.
"Come here!" Zhao Huien shouted loudly from the bed.
There were about a dozen government guards guarding the back office. Hearing his voice, one of them hurriedly opened the door and came in: "Sir."
"Can the Qu Mansion be captured?" Zhao Hui'en asked.
"My lord, I haven't received the news yet."
"Where's Mr. Qiu? Have you caught him?"
"Also...no news yet."
"Damn it," Zhao Hui'en spat, closing her eyes and saying, "Go and find a maid to come over and wait for me to get up."
"yes."
My entire back felt even worse than yesterday, and my two thighs seemed to have lost all feeling.
Zhao Hui'en tried to reach out and rub her back several times but was unable to do so. It hurt whenever she raised her hand.
Hearing that Zhao Hui'en was up, many subordinate officials and staff rushed outside the courtyard.
Zhao Huien opened her mouth and was fed soup one mouthful by the beautiful concubine.
After getting his permission, Tian Zhizhang and others came in, stood in a row respectfully, and reported the various things that happened last night, but they were all related to Lianfeng Academy. Few people mentioned Qu Mansion, Ning'an Building, or the major checkpoints outside the city. .
"Trash!" Zhao Hui'en frowned and cursed, "I just picked on the weak persimmons. I spent the whole night and still didn't take down the Qu Mansion. What are we going to do with so many soldiers and horses?"
He slapped the table hard, and he screamed in pain and rubbed his palms.
All the officials were quiet and neat, with their heads hanging down in submission.
"Speak." Zhao Huien scolded again.
Everyone looked at Liu County Cheng.
Since Zhao Hui'en became the governor, County Magistrate Shi has been complaining about illness. Now, the only person who can take charge of the position in the hall is Liu County Cheng.
Liu Xian Cheng, whose scalp was numb, stood up and said, "There is a serious dispute over the Qu Mansion. If Mr. Zhao goes to take charge of the situation in person, he may be able to capture the Qu Mansion immediately."
"I will go in person?" Zhao Hui'en smiled, "Liu Xian Cheng, it is true that the current situation in Hengxiang is under my control, but I am a civil servant, and yesterday I was a traitor like Qiu Sanming who was doing great harm to the people of this area. A close confrontation led to this injury. I have already been working for the people of Hengxiang, and you actually let me come to the door of Qu's house in person. What are your intentions?"
Liu Xian Cheng's legs were weak and he knelt down: "Master Zhao, there is no such meaning in a humble position!"
"You leave immediately, go to Qu's Mansion, and pass on my order. Before noon today, I want to see the heads of Zhao Ning and Qu Xiling placed here!" Zhao Huien pointed to the table in front of her.
"Yes, yes..." Liu County Cheng responded.
"Why don't you go quickly?"
Liu Xian Cheng kowtowed: "I resign from my humble position!"
"Here comes someone." Zhao Huien said again.
A subordinate came in from outside and said respectfully: "Sir."
"Prepare the sedan chair, I will go to Lianfeng Academy later."
"Yes." The men turned and left.
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Shu Xiaoqing finally knocked on Chu Zheng's door. She glared angrily at the female killer who was dressed in strong clothes and seemed to be about to go out.
Chu Zheng ignored her anger and went back to the table.
Shu Xiaoqing closed the door behind her, came in and watched Chu Zheng skillfully wrap the dagger around her calf, and said coldly: "I looked for you several times last night, but you didn't see me."
"If you have anything to say, just say it." Chu Zheng did not raise her head.
"When I tell you, you will definitely regret not opening the door last night," Shu Xiaoqing said with a proud look on her face, "I have been busy in the past few days, and I accidentally learned that those are Ah Li's people."
Chu Zheng stopped suddenly and looked up at her, his eyes suddenly cold.
