Chapter 286: Mind and Heart
Li Jin turned his head in surprise to see Li Hui, who had already mingled with Su Jing with his spirits, and Chen An, who was also drinking happily on the other side of Su Jing.
Today's meal, and the happy mood from morning to now, even if she wants to ignore the meticulous consideration and care, she can't do it at this moment.
But is this Li Hui's own arrangement, or is it because Chen An is particularly attentive in order to complete Li Hui's instructions?
If it's the latter, it's fine, but if it's the former, why is Li Hui so bothered?
Li Hui, who looked like he was drunk, was very sober, and after Li Jin's gaze had a sense of scrutiny, he was immediately keenly aware of it.
Li Hui gave Chen An a look, and after handing over Su Jing to his subordinates, he himself turned around and looked at Li Jin with a smile.
"Miss Li, is the food still appetizing? If there is anything you are not satisfied with, just say it bluntly, you are welcome. β
Li Hui seemed to be in high spirits because of the wine, his voice was an octave higher, and his eyes were even more sparkling like a deep pool, and he could drown the people he was watching in an instant.
After Li Jin flashed his eyes for a moment, he immediately staggered his gaze and said with a smile: "Where, General Li or your subordinates are really very attentive. It's just that it's useless, Li Jin is quite restless, where can there be blame and dissatisfaction?"
Li Hui laughed, didn't answer Li Jin's words, and only raised his hand to pour a glass of rice wine for Li Jin.
After trying the temperature of the cup wall, he pushed it in front of her and said with a smile: "Miss Li, don't worry, although Li doesn't dare to boast that he has never done anything treacherous, but if he really has other plans, Li will be a villain first and say it clearly." β
At this point, Li Hui paused suddenly, and then the smile on the corner of his mouth was filled with a layer of bitterness.
Li Jin didn't have to guess to know that Li Hui remembered again that he owed himself a debt.
At this moment, Li Jin suddenly blessed his soul, so today's arrangement is Li Hui apologizing in disguise?
No, no, if it was for this matter, then she was happy today, but the weight of Li Hui's apology was obviously not enough.
It's not that Li Jin thinks so, but from the last long conversation, she judged the objective conclusion based on Li Hui's attitude towards this matter.
Li Jin held the warm rice wine glass, slowly took a sip and drank it, but did not answer, only used a pair of smart big eyes, and occasionally looked at Li Hui, she intuitively felt that Li Hui still had something to say to her.
Sure enough, after waiting for a moment and not seeing her speak, Li Hui raised his head and drank the wine in his hand first, and said frankly as if his face was flushed due to the rising strength of the wine: "Seeing that you have fun today, I can finally relax in my heart." β
Seeing Li Jin looking at him puzzled, Li Hui smiled a little embarrassedly: "That, I actually wanted to tell you before, but I'm afraid that after I say it, you won't be happy today, so I haven't mentioned it." β
After a long sentence, Li Hui explained Li Jin's confusion on the topic: "Because I suddenly have to rush north, this is all about the new year, and I have to let you travel thousands of miles to separate from your parents, and I have never told you before......"
Li Hui's words seemed to be a little unsure of how to say it, and it was more like he didn't know how to describe his thoughts and feelings to Li Jin at the moment, but Li Jin instantly understood the other party's intentions and sneered.
While laughing, she waved her hand and said, "Forget it, General Li, you don't need to say it, I know." β
Although she smiled so unimaged, she couldn't help it, who made Li Hui never be so "clumsy" in front of her?
This kind of naΓ―ve feeling made her suddenly relaxed, not to mention being amused, and then really laughed out of tears.
Fortunately, Li Jin was still able to control it, and he didn't laugh out loud, so he saved some face for Li Hui.
Anyway, there were two people who were drinking next to her, and they didn't notice Li Hui's special side, but she was still kind enough to let Li Hui's image not collapse too much.
Li Hui began to blush from Li Jin's smile, but after a while, he laughed with relief.
And when Li Jin was finally able to stop laughing and straighten up, he looked at it with bright eyes, Li Jin smiled with a flushed face, and asked tentatively: "Ahem, Miss Li, we have come all the way, and we have a good relationship." I have something I want to ask you, if you can't say it, even if you say it bluntly, please don't blame me for being too abrupt. β
Li Hui's caution and caution made Li Jin's emotions immediately contained.
"Oh, what does General Lee want to ask?"
Li Hui pondered the wording for a while, and then he spoke: "I know that you have another imperial order, and you also had a private appointment with the King of Huaiyang before, but I feel more than this from what you said and did before. Is there anything you want to do privately?"
Li Jin glanced sideways, and Su Jing, who was already drunk at the moment, turned his gaze back to look at Li Hui.
The frank gaze in the other party's eyes made her sure that he must not have heard something from Su Jing's mouth for no reason.
Li Jin took a deep breath, drank the slightly cold wine in the cup, looked directly at Li Hui and said, "You guessed right, I want to do something, so that I can retreat with my whole body." β
When she hadn't left the capital, she had already thought that in order to be able to get out of the capital, return home safely, and not implicate her parents' family, she couldn't just be willing to be a chess piece on a chessboard.
Especially at this moment, in such a chaotic situation, a chess piece that only knows how to act according to orders is afraid that it will soon die without a place to be buried.
And in order not to become an outcast, she needs to make herself special, preferably with enough power to turn things around.
This seemingly fantastical idea, in the days when she was making up for the customs of northern Xinjiang and other things, accidentally found a trace of possibility in the book.
After visiting the small town in northern Xinjiang today, she became more and more sure that the method she had come up with should not be a castle in the air.
It's just that, at the same time, she also clearly realized that if she wanted to get her wish, it would be impossible without the consent or acquiescence of Li Hui, the actual ruler in charge of the North.
It is also for this reason that at this moment, she can desperately explain her thoughts to Li Hui bluntly.
Li Hui was stunned by Li Jin's straightforwardness, but in an instant, he smiled and asked: "Where can I be useful?" As long as it does not violate the righteousness of the family and country, I will do my best to help you, and promise to keep my mouth shut." β
As he spoke, he winked playfully at Li Jin.
Li Jin was not surprised by Li Hui's conditional help, but the other party's courage to do a good job and let her take what she wanted really moved her.
There are many people in the world who have hurt you, are full of guilt and want to make amends, but they retreat when things come to an end.
Therefore, Li Jin faced Li Hui, who was slightly drunk and a little drunk and childish at the moment, and a warm current suddenly surged in his heart, and he also smiled a little childishly and said: "Then General Li should sit down, so as not to sit on the stool unsteadily after listening to my words for a while." β