"Eat quickly," Liu Liu commanded in a deep voice. Although she didn't know what had happened, she knew her mistress was displeased and dared not speak further, lowering her head to eat. However, the doubts in her heart remained.
What was wrong with the Mistress? She ate something she disliked. How would she vomit later?
Feng Xie snapped back from his shock. Could it be that someone actually picked out the scallion pieces and ate them together?
He couldn't believe this reason. Then who exactly was he? Thinking this, he looked down at his chest. He had been too shocked earlier, and tea had spilled, leaving a stain on his clothes.
He could change it when he went back, but for now, he should focus on figuring out who this Qi Ye was. Was it her?
Seeing that Feng Xie was becoming suspicious, Liu Liu knew she couldn't stay with him any longer. She sternly ordered everyone to finish their meal quickly, as they had something to do after. Upon hearing their Mistress's words, everyone finished their meal in haste.
Feng Xie continued to stare at them without blinking. Liu Liu couldn't help but glare at him in annoyance. He had already made her eat so many scallion pieces, and what more did he want? Her stomach was churning with discomfort, and she just wanted to find a secluded place to vomit.
"We're done eating. You can drink your tea slowly," Liu Liu said coldly. Feng Xie's expression was gentle, with a smile lingering on his lips. It seemed he only knew how to smile, with no other expressions.
Liu Liu turned away, not wanting to look at him. Gazing out the window at the street, she suddenly saw a figure in silver-red robes glide past. Liu Liu was startled. It was Hua Wu You. She quickly turned and ordered the eccentric Feng Wu Lang Jun and Hong Xiu beside her.
"You two, escort Cui'er and Mu Xing back to Wanfeng Tea House. Dai Mei and I have something to attend to."
"Yes, Mistress," the two nodded and sent Cui'er and Mu Xing back to Wanfeng Tea House. Liu Liu and Dai Mei, however, quickly rushed out of the private room and headed straight for the street. As they left, Feng Xie's figure flashed, and he followed closely behind.
Zhan Yun, Ri Ying, and Yue Ying didn't understand what their master meant by his excited expression and sparkling eyes. Moreover, why were they following Qi Ye?
Because Qi Ye's martial arts were not weak, they had to be extremely careful not to be discovered by him. They could only follow from a distance, trailing behind. It was clear that Qi Ye was also tracking someone. This was truly a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
"Master, why are we following Qi Ye? If he discovers us, he will fight us again."
Ri Ying clearly had a fearful mentality towards Qi Ye and muttered softly. In the past, even if his master didn't scold him, he would at least glare at him. But this time, his master's eyes were full of anticipation, and his words seemed to make him even happier. His master had encountered a happy event, but could his master have a happy event? His master's happy event was everything related to the Empress, but the Empress?
The three exchanged glances. They would never understand what their master was thinking. For example, the dignified Emperor was willing to remain chaste for the Empress.
Five years had passed, and the Empress was already dead. For example, their master, who was always cold and ruthless, was now as excited as if he had taken stimulants. The three sighed powerlessly, following their master at a steady pace behind the figures ahead.
Liu Liu led Dai Mei, maintaining a distance. After walking for a while, she felt as if someone was tracking them from behind. However, when they turned around to scan, there was no one there.
It was known that very few people could escape her sharp eyes. She couldn't bother with what was behind them anymore. It was more important to catch up to the people in front.
"Let's go faster."
Liu Liu gave the order, and Dai Mei tiptoed, her movements as nimble as a loach, closely following her mistress as they chased Hua Wu You ahead.
Hua Wu You seemed to know someone was behind him, always maintaining a consistent pace, moving forward steadily without haste.
After walking a distance, Liu Liu noticed Hua Wu You enter a tea house and pause at the entrance, smiling faintly in their direction.
Liu Liu then understood that Hua Wu You knew someone was following him, and perhaps he also knew it was them.
"Let's go. We'll have a cup of tea at the tea house ahead. Since we are friends, we should say hello."
Liu Liu's eyes darkened like a deep pool, unfathomable. A faint smile played on her lips. She was certain that Na Bu Xiang Yin was Hua Wu You's doing. She didn't know why he wanted someone to impersonate her.
Did he want to kill Feng Xie? This move of his was truly malicious. Liu Liu and Dai Mei walked to the entrance of the tea house. The waiter came to greet them from afar.
"Are you looking for someone, esteemed guest? Your friend has already reserved a table in the first private room upstairs. Please follow me?"
Liu Liu nodded. Hua Wu You indeed knew she was following him. Perhaps he had been having people secretly monitor them. The reason he passed by the restaurant was to lure her out.
This man was truly detestable. After all, she had treated him as a friend before, only to be deceived in the end. Why was she, Liu Liu, so unlucky?
"Lead the way," Liu Liu's voice was icy cold. The waiter shivered and glanced back at this young man and the beauty beside him. Despite his handsome appearance, why did he exude such coldness? xxs壹贰
"Please follow me."
The waiter dared not even look at Liu Liu's face, carefully leading the way. Liu Liu and Dai Mei entered the tea house called 'Yun Lai.'
The tea house was doing a brisk business. The lower floor was filled with people drinking tea, and there was a stage where someone was singing folk songs, drawing laughter from the tea guests.
Liu Liu glanced. The singers were a father and daughter; the father played the Huqin, and the daughter was singing a delicate tune. They looked like unfortunate people. Liu Liu gestured to Dai Mei for some silver, to be given to the performing father and daughter later. Dai Mei nodded.
The waiter led Liu Liu and Dai Mei to the door of private room number one and didn't go in. He bowed respectfully and reported to Liu Liu, "The guest is waiting inside. Please enter."
Liu Liu nodded. Dai Mei beside her took out some silver coins and gestured for the waiter to send them to the performing father and daughter downstairs. The waiter immediately nodded and thanked the guests on behalf of the pair. It seemed this waiter was not without a kind heart.
Dai Mei waved for him to leave. He thanked them repeatedly again before happily taking the silver and leaving.
Liu Liu pushed open the door to the private room. A gust of wind swept past. She agilely dodged it. However, Dai Mei behind her, unable to react in time, was caught squarely by a fiery red shadow. She angrily struck the opponent with a swift punch.
Then, Hua Wu You's affected voice rang out.
"Why am I always unlucky, catching you, this cantankerous woman? So unlucky." The person in red flashed past like fire and landed on the long couch by the window, silver hair cascading onto his shoulders, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight. It reflected like the finest silk, accentuating his enchanting, three-dimensional features, making him exceptionally vivid and softening his devilish charm with an added touch of allure.
"Liu'er, why do you always dodge? Letting me hug you once won't cost me a piece of flesh," Hua Wu You complained mournfully. Although it was half true and half false, there was a fleeting trace of pain in his eyes. His lips had already curved into a smile, making his face appear like a blooming peach blossom.
Liu Liu remained expressionless from beginning to end, emanating a chill. She looked at the man before her, wondering how much of his words were true and how much were false, or if all of them were lies. Dai Mei behind her, however, glared angrily at Hua Wu You.