In the room, Ouyang Ye smiled along with Zhao Xiang and said, "Speaking of which, do you have any good tea over there? I feel now," he said, reaching out to touch the rim of the cup, "I'm tired of these ordinary teas, and I just want to drink some good tea. If possible, could you bring me some?" He forced a smile.
Zhao Xiang, at the same moment Ouyang Ye finished speaking, picked up the teacup, sniffed the tea aroma, and smiled, "Actually, I think the tea in the General's Mansion is all good tea. Instead of me fetching some for you, you might as well drink this, because what I fetch might not be the best." After speaking, he took a sip of tea.
Gu Yan, at the same time they were discussing this matter, breathed a sigh of relief and tiptoed away from there.
Following this, Ouyang Ye fell silent after Zhao Xiang's words. Zhao Xiang, afraid that saying too much would lead to another line of questioning from Ouyang Ye, decided to remain silent.
At the same time, Ouyang Ye stared blankly at the teacup and said, "Zhao Xiang, tell me," he said, looking up at Zhao Xiang, "Did I do something wrong?"
Hearing Ouyang Ye's inexplicably question, Zhao Xiang couldn't help but show a look of confusion. "What do you mean? Of course, in my eyes, everything you do is well thought out, so the chances of it being wrong are usually not high." Fearing he might offend Ouyang Ye, his entire demeanor and attitude became cautious.
Upon hearing Zhao Xiang's words, Ouyang Ye's lips curved upwards slightly. "Your flattery has missed the mark. Not everything I decide is right. If I were to say," his eyes darkened, "I've done something terribly wrong this time. Thinking about it now, I regret it immensely." He gave a bitter smile.
Zhao Xiang had never seen Ouyang Ye like this before. Therefore, seeing him in this state now, Zhao Xiang felt inexplicably nervous. "There's something I don't know if I should ask." He picked up the teapot and refilled his cup, his heart also filled with tension.
Ouyang Ye sighed, "Go ahead and ask, but if you ask something that crosses my line," his gaze turned cold, "I won't be nice to you."
"Understood." Zhao Xiang said, giving Ouyang Ye two honest laughs. "What exactly do you feel you did wrong? I really can't figure this out. If it's convenient, could you tell me? I'll see if I can help share the burden." He was extremely nervous now.
Ouyang Ye gestured towards the teapot.
Seeing this, Zhao Xiang hurried to pick up the teapot, stood up, walked around the table, and personally poured a cup of tea for Ouyang Ye. "Please," he said, spreading his hands. He turned and returned to the table and sat down.
Ouyang Ye smiled at Zhao Xiang's perceptive action. "I like this observant side of you, kid," he said, looking down at the teacup, and continued, "To be honest, I think I was wrong to kill Mu Xiao." Saying this, he gave a bitter smile.
Zhao Xiang's expression froze upon hearing Ouyang Ye's words. He suddenly didn't know how to respond to what came next. However, he was the one who had asked the question. If the conversation went cold now, it would surely provoke Ouyang Ye's anger. Out of helplessness, he thought for a moment and said, "You are so capable, you must be able to bring her back to life, right?" As he spoke, he cautiously observed Ouyang Ye's facial expression.
Ouyang Ye let out a few bitter laughs upon hearing Zhao Xiang's words. "That's what I thought at first. But only after I returned did I realize I couldn't sense her anymore. Tell me," he looked up at Zhao Xiang, tears welling in his eyes, "Is she deliberately avoiding me?"
"No way, you are so outstanding, everyone wants..."
"She's different. I," Ouyang Ye said with a face full of grief and indignation, "in her eyes, I will never be as good as that person. She must be deliberately avoiding me, it must be this way, it definitely is." After speaking, tears streamed down his face.
Zhao Xiang had never seen Ouyang Ye like this. In his eyes, Ouyang Ye was a ruthless, heartless, tearless monster. But now, Ouyang Ye was crying in front of him. Seeing Ouyang Ye like this, he was truly terrified. Similarly, he had no idea how to comfort Ouyang Ye. Helplessly, he could only sit there blankly, waiting for Ouyang Ye's next move.
A few minutes later. Ouyang Ye wiped the tears from his face, looked up at Zhao Xiang, and coldly instructed, "Don't tell anyone, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite." Saying this, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.
Zhao Xiang dared not speak, just watched him silently, swallowing.
Then, Ouyang Ye put down the teacup, thought for a moment, and said, "Perhaps she is not avoiding me. Maybe," he gave himself hope, fixing his gaze on Zhao Xiang's face, "she is observing that person from afar. If that person gets married, she will surely appear, and then, I can be with her."
"Yes, that's very likely." Zhao Xiang chimed in agreement.
Ouyang Ye chuckled to himself and said, "Yes, that's what she must be thinking. It seems," he stood up, "I need to go look over there. Perhaps I can find something." After speaking, he turned and left.
Zhao Xiang was bewildered, but seeing Ouyang Ye leave, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and thought to himself, 'Who is that person he's talking about?' Thinking this, he shook his head slightly.
By the rockery, Gu Yan stood in the pavilion, looking up at the black light rapidly disappearing into the sky, and muttered, "He's not going to look for the coachman, is he?" Just as she was about to stealthily follow, she suddenly sensed Gu Yan's demonic energy. She then quickly pretended to be calm and turned around to see Gu Yan walking over.
"What are you doing here?" Gu Yan got straight to the point.
Gu Yan said calmly, "Nothing, just staying here for a while. What's wrong?" As she spoke, she stepped towards Gu Yan.
Gu Yan asked, "Have you completed the mission the master gave you? You're just staying here. Speaking of which," she scanned Gu Yan up and down, "You haven't really mistaken this mansion for your own home, have you?"
"I've never thought about that question. But," Gu Yan felt there was no need to fear Gu Yan, so she instantly put on a disdainful expression, "You're the one who said that. Are you perhaps treating this place as your home?" After speaking, she let out a cold laugh.
Conversely, Gu Yan said, "Don't say that. Perhaps in the future, I might indeed be the second mistress of this mansion. At that time, I will definitely ask the master to kill you, so my ears will be quiet." After speaking, she let out a cold laugh and turned to leave.
Gu Yan frowned instantly after hearing this.