Wu Chao looked at the girl whose face changed slightly, expecting her to say something, but she just took another sip of tea.
After a moment of silence between the two, Xu Mingyi asked: "I wonder when Mr. Wu will leave Beijing?"
"It's not urgent."
Wu Chao was afraid that she might misunderstand, so he specifically added: "There are still things to be done."
Doubts suddenly arose in Xu Mingyi's heart.
Wu Chao came to Beijing for the Queen's birthday banquet. Now that the birthday banquet has ended, and because of the previous assassination, the Wu family probably did not want him to stay in Beijing for a long time.
In his last life, it was because the two of them were 'discussing marriage' that he returned to Ningyang a little late.
What important matter does he have at this time that he has to stay in Beijing to handle it in person?
Although Xu Mingyi was confused, he also knew that this was the other party's private matter, so he didn't ask any more questions. He just said: "Since Mr. Wu will live in the capital for a while, if you need help with anything in the future, just ask."
This sounds like a courtesy.
But her serious tone dissipated the politeness.
Wu Chao looked at her and frowned slightly.
…Didn’t we already make it very clear to each other that night?
Has she fallen so deeply in just a short period of time?
After understanding the other person's eyes, Xu Mingyi, who was exhausted, resisted the urge to pour the tea on hand to wake the other person up.
"Master Wu, please don't misunderstand me."
She explained patiently: "I said this just because I wanted to have some contact with Mr. Wu and help each other."
This time she asked Wu Chao to help the Empress pay attention to the prince's affairs. It was originally a temporary idea, but the other party was straightforward and interesting, so he was undoubtedly an excellent partner.
There are a lot of things she needs to do, and it's always good to have an extra way.
And if possible, besides protecting the Zhenguo Palace, she would not want to see the Wu family suffer the same tragedy as in the previous life.
Her abilities are limited, so using Wu Chao to do what she can from her might be a way.
The girl looked serious. After Wu Chao was silent for a moment, he said: "... Let's talk about it later."
Is the other party still obsessed with him, or does he feel that he is very happy to help this time and is so good at shearing sheep that he just wants to surround him in the sheepfold and do as he pleases?
Although it is not certain yet, no matter which possibility it is, it is not something to be happy about for him.
Besides, what could he need help from, a little girl like her?
Hit someone?
He can do it himself.
Xu Mingyi raised his eyebrows slightly.
It seems that Wu Shisun feels that there is no need for her.
That's right, things like helping each other are based on the premise that both parties are capable. Otherwise, it would be one party taking advantage and acting like a hooligan.
It seems that she has to find an opportunity to show her sincerity.
Xu Mingyi looked at the scene outside the teahouse through the half-open carved wooden window.
Chengnan Alley is not very busy, and it is a quiet place at the end of the street with only a few pedestrians.
Wait, Chengnan Alley?
Xu Mingyi didn't know what he thought of, and his eyes lit up.
Grandfather only mentioned one thing when he was chatting with her last night...
"If Miss Xu still wants to sit for a while, just ask her. If Wu has something else to do, I'll leave first." Wu Chao stood up and said.
"No, I'm just leaving with Mr. Wu."
Xu Mingyi stood up.
Before Wu Chao could speak, he heard her say again: "Why don't you pack more food?"
Is she not full?
Wu Chao subconsciously turned his head and glanced at the food on the table.
She seemed to have only eaten two snacks just now. He thought she wasn't hungry, so he ate so quickly because he didn't want her to wait in vain.
The boy didn't think there was anything wrong with girls being able to eat, so he didn't say anything more. He just went downstairs and asked the waiter to prepare some simple food to take away.
"There must be some meat." The girl added: "And a bottle of wine."
"..." Wu Chao's mouth twitched slightly.
He really doesn't see outsiders. Do you really regard him as a fat sheep in your own sheepfold?
After the waiter packed up the food and drinks, Ah Zhu stepped forward and took them in his hand.
Wu Chao paid the money and left the teahouse with Xu Mingyi.
Outside the teahouse, the young man paused.
He helped me with the work and invited me to eat, so I can finally get away now, right?
Just as he said "goodbye", he heard the girl in front of him smile and say, "I'll take Mr. Wu to try his luck."
Try your luck?
Wu Chao frowned in confusion.
Xu Mingyi pointed to an alley ahead: "It's not far, just ahead of this alley."
Wu Chao looked in the direction she pointed, his brows frowning more and more.
That was the road he took when he came here. With his good memory, how could he not know that there was a gambling house there?
Do you really want to take him to try his luck?
Looking at the food and wine in the maid's hand, Wu Shisun didn't understand anything.
Eat meat, drink alcohol, and gamble money...!
How can a girl's family not be satisfied with her stepmother, who is the most prodigious in the capital?
This girl Xu's wantonness really made him even more impressed.
Wu Chao said in an unflattering tone: "Miss Xu went to a gambling house to have fun, and Wu will not accompany her."
Xu Mingyi was confused.
What and what?
Can Wu Shisun's mind be free for a moment and stop his endless imagination?
"I'm going to meet someone."
She quickly said: "Master Wu, please come with me and we'll find out as soon as we see him."
If I ask her to say it now, she can't tell the details. Only by meeting with someone can she decide the rest of the matter.
Seeing the girl turning around with her maid, Wu Chao hesitated for a moment, but finally followed her with his hands behind his back.
He wanted to see what kind of medicine this girl Xu was selling in her gourd.
After exiting the short alley, there are several old shops selling medicinal materials on both sides, and the aroma of unknown medicinal materials enters the nose.
There is indeed a gambling house not far away, but it doesn't look very lively.
Xu Mingyi searched the surroundings for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he looked at Wu Chao with a smile: "Let's go."
Wu Chao still didn't understand her intention, so he followed her and stopped in front of a fortune-telling stall.
Behind the stall, a middle-aged man with a fat body and bald head, about forty years old, sat with his arms folded on a stool without legs. He leaned against the wall and closed his eyes to meditate. He didn't even open his eyes when he heard the footsteps, but instead
He moved his nose and sniffed.
It's the smell of roast chicken and good wine.
His stomach growled louder, but he still didn't open his eyes.
After all, I couldn’t eat it after watching it, so it’s better not to watch it, so as not to have the urge to trigger the Daqing Law.
"Sir, are you ready for business?"
The girl's clear and sweet voice, like the sound of a spring in a mountain stream, reached his ears, and the middle-aged man opened his eyes.
What you see is a pair of young men and young women with excellent looks and extraordinary temperament.
The girl had an approachable smile on her face, with pear dimples looming on her cheeks.
The middle-aged man blinked, his eyes stayed on the two of them for a moment, and asked aloud——
