noffsinger Chapter 14 Qin Yian's Test
Chapter 14 Qin Yian's Test
"Madam, you're joking." Unlike Nanqi's temper, Baili Moqing was not affected at all. The corners of his mouth seemed to be curled up, "Since Madam has reservations, I will not ask any more questions."
The wind outside blew a few snowflakes into the study, landing right on his jet-black hair. He sat quietly by the window, his white clothes whiter than snow, the verdant green pines stretching out behind him, almost peeking out of the window. He secretly admired the winter snow. This scene was beautiful beyond words.
Shu He put down the bowl in her hand and stared at the face that had haunted her for countless days. For the first time, she realized how unfamiliar she was with the person in front of her.
Shu Yue had told him before that Prince Dongli was the worst at hiding his emotions, often flew into rages and executed his servants. He was an extremely tyrannical prince! But now it seemed that he clearly didn't show his emotions, and his scheming was terrifyingly deep.
Yes, how could her fourth sister Shu Yue, who had once plotted against her, possibly tell her the true nature of Prince Dongli's preferences and personality? Perhaps even what Shu Yue thought she knew was something he wanted to show to others?
No, this man is too scary! She should leave sooner rather than later. If he discovers her true identity, no matter how good he is at hiding his emotions, he will surely want to kill her!
Shu He said goodbye, carrying Xiao Yi'er in her arms as she headed back to the village next door. Although many people had died there, the courtyard was large enough to avoid the second courtyard. She could find a place to stay temporarily in the front yard with Xiao Yi'er. They would leave when Xiao Yi'er felt better.
"Mrs. He, are you leaving now?" When Uncle Zhang saw Shu He open the door, he immediately came over to help.
Shu He smiled and nodded, "Thank you for troubling me today, old man."
Seeing this, Uncle Zhang quickly pulled her arm and asked, "There's no one next door, the kitchen is cold, and you have a sick child with you. Why don't you stay here first? Wait until the child gets better before leaving?"
Afraid that Shu He would refuse, Uncle Zhang added, "Don't worry, Madam He, my young master is very soft-hearted and won't chase you away."
Shu He's mouth twitched slightly. She could believe Uncle Zhang when he said he wouldn't chase anyone away, but to say he was soft-hearted was a bit too much, wasn't it?
But before she could say anything, several figures appeared outside the door, which made Shu He's face turn cold.
Seeing her expression change, Zhang Bo was a little confused, "Madam He, did I say something wrong?"
Shu He brought Xiao Yi'er to Uncle Zhang's arms, a smile reappearing on his face. "Uncle Zhang, please help Xiao Yi'er find a place to stay. I have some things to take care of."
Uncle Zhang didn't understand what was going on, and before he could ask any more questions, Shu He pushed him into the house.
He sent Xiao Yier back to the study. At that time, the Yin Yang Shu He, who was filled with righteous indignation, said that she was ungrateful and did not know how to appreciate a good person.
But he talked for a long time, but Baili Moqing didn't respond to him at all.
He was a little anxious, and walked up to Baili Moqing and asked, "Master, are you not angry at all? After all, we saved her!"
Baili Moqing continued to flip through the book, his handsome features always revealing a sense of peace and tranquility from the peaceful years. "Why do you care so much about someone you just met by chance?"
"I, I don't care about her at all! I just feel sorry for Xiao Yi'er! She's been badly injured, and I don't know if that woman can take good care of her."
"She can't take good care of herself, but you can? Otherwise, why don't you go and help her?"
"I! I won't go!" Besides, he doesn't have that experience! Is it okay to just worry?
After hearing this, Uncle Zhang walked in with a smile, "Nanqi, the job you wanted to do is here."
Nanqi turned around and was stunned when he saw Xiao Yi'er in Zhang Bo's arms. Wasn't this child taken away by that woman? "Zhang Bo, why did you snatch someone else's child?"
Uncle Zhang was furious. "How can you talk like that?"
When Nanqi walked out of the study, he happened to see Shu He waving at a young man outside the door. "Hey, isn't this Brother Xiaoduo? Why do I see you here?"
"Mrs. He, why are you here?" Xiao Duo saw Shu He appear in the yard next door, with a puzzled look on his face.
Also, what did He Niangzi mean by that? Didn't he agree to come here yesterday? Why does she seem unaware?
"I live here!" Shu He smiled at him, then waved to the two figures behind him, "Are these the two officials? Come in and have a rest. It's really not easy to be out on official business in such heavy snow!"
Qin Yian's face flashed with surprise, but he didn't stop until he reached the gate. He recognized the woman waving at him. This was the woman he had seen at the clinic yesterday.
When Xiaoduo saw Qin Yian, he instantly understood why Shu He pretended to see him by accident.
Looking at Qin Yian, his eyes widened! "Captain Qin? Why are you here? You're following me!"
Qin Yian smiled kindly, "I'm on a business trip and just stopped by. Brother Xiaoduo, don't be nervous."
"Huh! That's really a coincidence!" Xiaoduo snorted coldly. Only a three-year-old child would believe such nonsense!
Qin Yian raised his head and saw three big words "Anheju" written on the door.
"Madam, do you recognize me?" Qin Yian brushed off the snow on his body. His gaze towards Shu He seemed casual, but in reality it was full of scrutiny. He was comparing the woman before him with the portrait of the woman from the Western Suburbs murder case he had in his hand, to see how much similarity there was.
"We met outside Shouren Hall yesterday. Have you forgotten?" Shu He helped Xiaoduo shake the snow off him, his expression very natural. "Captain Qin, what business brought you to this desolate eastern suburbs? Do you need our help?"
Qin Yian didn't say anything, but Shen San beside him became anxious, "Zhang Xiaoduo! Aren't you here to look for this woman? Yesterday, Miss Zhang denied knowing her whereabouts, and today you came looking for her. What are you hiding?"
"Sir, I don't understand what you're talking about! My young lady said she wanted to come to the courtyard in the eastern suburbs to relax recently, so she asked me to come and clean up first. After the snow stops in two days, she wants to come here to enjoy the snow scenery." Xiao Duo looked very calm and composed. He pointed to the house next to him, "That's our Zhang family's house. I'm going there. But I'm also surprised to meet Lady He here!"
After saying this, Xiao Duo looked at Shu He with a bit of surprise on his face, "Madam He, it turns out that you are our neighbor! Yesterday, you saved my young master with acupuncture, and my general even wanted to thank you. Now that I know where you live, I will go back and report to my general!"
Shu He smiled and waved his hand, "It's just a small thing. Anyone would do the same if they encountered this situation. No need to come here specially to thank me."
I have to say that Xiaoduo's on-the-spot reaction was really amazing. Just by saying "I'll live here", she achieved the purpose of her trip.
"Madam, once I've cleaned up next door, I'll go back home and tell the young ladies and young master. If they knew you lived next door to us, they would be very happy!"
After Xiaoduo finished speaking, he didn't even give Qin Yian a chance to ask more questions and ran directly to the next room.
Shu He's eyes flashed with worry. He didn't know if he would go into the second courtyard. If he saw the corpses in the room, he would be scared. "Brother Xiaoduo, I'll help you clean up later."
The two of them exchanged words naturally, without any flaws in their conversation. Even Qin Yian was a little confused. Could it really be a coincidence?
As the wind and snow hit, Shu He shrank his neck, rubbed his hands, and said with a shiver in his voice, "Captain Qin, would you like a cup of hot tea to warm you up?"
Qin Yian didn't give up, so he nodded, brushed past her without any courtesy, and entered the courtyard, with Shen San following closely behind.
Out of sight of the two, the smile on Shu He's face instantly disappeared, and his worried eyes swept across the door next door, and then he hurriedly caught up with the two.
At this moment, Zhang Bo, at Baili Moqing's signal, also came out. "Madam He, who are these two?"
Shu He was just worrying about not knowing where to take them for tea, as she wasn't familiar with the place when Uncle Zhang arrived. She quickly explained, "Oh, Uncle Zhang, these two are officials from Yuan City, out on official business. I saw it was snowing so hard outside, so I invited them in for some hot tea to warm themselves up."
Zhang Bo understood and immediately walked in front of Qin Yian and the other man, leading them to the side hall on the right. "In that case, please sit in the side hall for a while."
Zhang Bo's appearance dispelled much of Qin Yian's suspicion. "Thank you, old sir."