The news of Xiao Zhi's late-night visit soon reached Su Wan's ears, and she was half drunk and sobered up, and hurriedly wanted to meet her. Ran to the door, only to see Rong Xuan with a few hidden guards guarding the door, stretching out his hand to block Su Wan's way.

"The king has commanded that no one shall go in."

"But ......"

"If you're not at ease, you can listen at the door." Xiao Zhi was taken care of by Su Wan since she was a child, so naturally there was nothing to worry about, but the holy will was difficult to do, so she had to be flexible. Rong Xuan said solemnly, and helped her make a small hole in the window paper.

Su Wan cautiously walked to the door, and the bright candlelight poured out from the small hole, reflecting on the ground to form a small spot of light. Through the small hole, Su Wan vaguely saw Xiao Zhi and Shen Lian sitting opposite each other, although it was an ordinary thing such as drinking and eating, Shen Lian's face was faintly angry.

What are they talking about? Su Wan was a little uneasy, and leaned forward to find out. The slight friction of silk could not escape the ears of Fang Fei, who was guarding the door, and she hurriedly glanced at Xiao Zhen. When Xiao Zhi saw it, he only smiled and nodded, and then continued to drink.

"Do you know the man and the woman?" Xiao Zhi asked a little unwillingly.

"I've met a few times, but I can't find out any details." Shen Lian was silent for a while, waved his hand, and Lu Qixiang, who was waiting on the side, hurriedly changed to a new banquet, "That woman has outstanding appearance, her every move is very charming, and her hair is not well combed, so she is bent and scattered. Man, it gives people the impression that it is very ordinary, but with a bookish atmosphere, it should be a scholar, but it should not be as simple as it seems on the surface. ”

"Speaking of which, the names of these two people are very strange, what are they called......" Shen Lian frowned, and thought hard for a long time before he spoke, "It's Shuke and Beta." ”

"Poof!" The wine that Xiao Zhi had just poured into his mouth squirted violently.

Shuck and Beta, aren't they the two omnipotent rats in the cartoon? It's really a blatant display of his identity as a traverser!

"Then why did you so readily agree to the request of these two weirdos? The reward is handsome, or is there something in their hands? Feeling that he couldn't ask why, Xiao Zhi grimaced, bored and watched the exquisite dishes served to the table.

After a while, a few well-trained fellows started to serve the food, and their backs slipped smoothly - pointed: "This is the rooster annunciation, and the bergamot is fragrant." Dinghu vegetarian pigeon eggs, longevity and health, oyster net abalone slices - with four heads of dried abalone, I am afraid that it is rare to run all over the capital of Qi at this time - that is the drum sauce lobster platter peacock open screen, unicorn scale bear paw, the four hot dishes are purple belt waist, happy crown into the jue, ** golden cicada, dragon hidden tiger buckle, and ice flower white fungus dew, dessert snacks, flowers and wealth four styles...... Guests can taste it casually and see if the taste is right. After reporting the name of the dish, he didn't stay much and left quietly.

Xie Lan noticed that although these people walked fast, they all stood on tiptoe, as if they were stepping on soft cushions, and they didn't even make a sound, which showed that they had kung fu on their bodies.

Until now, Shen Lian and his Rashomon are still a mystery, what does the king think about this mystery?

"Because it is an envoy sent by that gentleman, whatever request is made, it must be done respectfully." Shen Lian said sullenly, "Even if you kill people and set fires, you have to do it." ”

"Ho! Is that gentleman that powerful? ”

"I don't know." Shen Lian raised his head and took a sip of wine, shook his head slightly, and his eyebrows were also full of doubts, "I haven't seen him, but my master, the former Rashomon sect master, has specially explained, and that gentleman's words must be followed." To be honest, I don't know what Aunt Cui is doing in Qi Country. ”

It seems that "that gentleman" is also a mysterious traverser, Xiao Zhi lowered his head and thought carefully.

"My master and I have completely different personalities, that's a character who doesn't break through the south wall and doesn't look back." Shen Lian meant something, and joked, "Even with such a strong personality, he is quite taboo against that gentleman, and I naturally don't want to touch the forbidden area!" ”

"Then why were you so angry when you first mentioned him?" Xiao Zhi picked up a pair of chopsticks, broke off the "peacock" head of the cold dish "Peacock Open Screen" and stuffed it straight into his mouth, the sound of squeaking and chewing was a little abrupt, "It's all this time, are you still hiding it from me?" If you have anything to say, just say it. ”

"Actually, because of helping that gentleman, Rashomon also lost a lot. Also, I really hate the feeling of being told to do things. Shen Lian raised his wine glass, his eyes were bright, as if he was invited, "If the king needs it, I can go up and touch the details of that gentleman for the king." ”

"No need, after all, even your master doesn't dare to do anything. What's more, this is a matter between me and them, and since you can protect yourself, there is no need to meddle. Xiao Zhi said without thinking, "If you go to investigate, it will only be more dangerous." ”

These words are half-true, after all, the gentleman and a couple of men and women in Shen Lian's mouth are all traversers, and they are products beyond this era, even Rashomon and Shen Lian can't help much, even if they can, Xiao Zhi doesn't plan to let them interfere.

This is a contest between traversers, Xiao Zhi doesn't want to involve other unrelated people, thinking of Cui Gu's helpless suicide, he only feels guilty in his heart, and this thought is even deeper.

"It's dangerous, but that's my business." Shen Lian put down his chopsticks, straightened out the dark green daze on his body, sat upright and looked directly at Xiao Zhi and said, "I won't do things for you in vain, in exchange, I want to ask you to promise me one thing." ”

"What's the matter?"

"Su Wan is your maidservant, I want you to let her out of the palace and give her a free identity."

"If you are really good to her, I will naturally let her out of the palace, and I don't have to exchange anything else. Don't risk your life casually. Xiao Zhi shook his head, and then smiled, "If you really have something to do with the investigation, wouldn't Sister Awan be sad and sad, I don't want to do such a thing." ”

These words are what Xiao Zhi said in his heart, in all fairness, Su Wan treats him very well, although sometimes she is stricter, but she thinks about him everywhere. Xiao Zhi already regarded her as a sister. He could see that Shen Lian had a deep affection for Su Wan, and hoped that Su Wan could truly realize this, leave the past behind, and obtain true happiness.

It's just that I'm embarrassed to say it to Su Wan in person, so I have to find a way to let her hear it "accidentally". These words are like the private words of a girl's family, if you tell her directly, you will most likely be scolded for meddling, sissy.

"As long as the king handles the major affairs of the country well, you don't have to worry about other small things." Su Wan will definitely dismiss her statement so calmly, after all, Sister Awan is too strong.

"Sister Awan is a good girl, I don't want to exchange Sister Awan for anything with you, I just want to ask you about things today. If she is willing to follow you, I will naturally raise my hands in approval. Xiao Zhi suddenly said seriously, "My Fair Lady, what a gentleman." ”

Shen Lian looked at Xiao Zhi carefully, this young man in his early twenties, wearing a green felt satin crown on his head, a sauce-colored Jiang silk cotton robe covered with a small wool sheepskin gown with a stone blue silk face, a yellow soft belt around his waist, and green satin cool soap boots on his feet, his body shape and appearance were also opened a lot, his eyes were clear and bright, and his appearance was handsome, which was already very different from when he first met.

It's just that there is a rather mysterious temperament on his body, but it has never changed. Sometimes I feel that he has no heart and is still a naïve child, but he has been step-by-step in dealing with the affairs of the government and rebellion, and he has a lot of rules, and he has overthrown powerful ministers like Cao Ze and Xiao Yan with a shallow foundation, and he has become famous among the countries. Sometimes I feel that he is too indulgent and free, and his words are disrespectful, which seems to be far from the appearance of a virtuous king required by the world, but at the critical moment, there are Song Qinglian, Wu Haoze and other hidden masters charging for him.

Xiao Zhi sat in front of him and smiled, as if he knew his preferences, his personality, and the bloody ups and downs he had experienced, as if he had never really understood him. This feeling of closeness and detachment is exactly the same as that of the gentleman.

That's why I was so anxious to inquire about that gentleman.

"It's because I like Su Wan that I want to find out about that gentleman for you." Shen Lian swept away the nonsense in his mind, and said with a somewhat lonely expression, "Su Wan values you very much-she rarely cares about anyone, if you have any difficulties, she probably won't leave with me at ease." ”

"That's why I want to help you, so that she can let go of all the things that don't go well, have no worries, and don't need to drink nervously every day until she is unconscious, so she can be happier." Shen Lian took a sip of wine, "So that she can really be willing to go with me." ”

"Even if it's dangerous? Doesn't it matter if you put your life on the line? ”

"I won't take my life, I have my own measure." Shen Lian smiled, his face was already a little drunk, "I also thought about slowly getting her heart." Just thinking about Guo Zhangcui's aunt, I always feel a little pity. ”

"I have experienced a lot of things, there are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and people have good and bad fortunes and misfortunes are what I understand most thoroughly." Shen Lian played with the wine glass in his hand, and the wine clearly reflected his own reflection, unrealistically like another world, and said wantonly, "I have already decided that Su Wan is the woman I love the most in this life, but I don't want to be that fan, and I will tremble all my life until I am old before I can go boating on the lake with Xi Shi." Since you like it, you have to be a couple for a lifetime. ”

"Is it appropriate for you to be so willful?" Xiao Zhi smiled evilly.

"It can't be said to be willful, this can be regarded as facing your own heart." With a little bit of wine, Shen Lian pointed to his chest and said, "Since some things are already in your heart, instead of thinking nonsense, it is better to do something directly and be down-to-earth." ”

"That's true." Xiao Zhi said thoughtfully.

No matter how complicated the situation is, as long as you recognize that you want to live well and complete your last mission to dominate the world. You have to face everything, and it's useless to think too much.

"I'm relieved to hear this, it seems that Sister Awan didn't see the wrong person." Xiao Zhi finally let go of the unhappiness in his heart, and said with a smile, "Come on, there is wine today and drunk today!" Drink more if you're happy! ”

"That's a serious business." Shen Lian nodded, and filled his wine glass again.

Xie Lan and Fang Fei persuaded them several times, and the two of them reluctantly put down the wine.

"It's not too early, I'm going back to the palace." Xiao Zhi hiccuped, and let Xie Lan and Fang Fei help him walk out, "Let's still drink when we go back!" Call Guo Zhang again! ”

Shen Lian agreed, looked at Xiao Zhen's swaying figure, lowered his head and thought about it, and finally stopped him, "What is the relationship between you and that gentleman?" ”

"I don't know." Xiao Zhi replied honestly, "But he might want to hurt me, hehe." ”

"I always felt like you two were alike." Shen Lian instructed uneasily, "Maybe you will meet one day, you must be careful of him." ”

"What should come will come." Xiao Zhi said to himself, "I know. ”

When I opened the door, I saw Su Wan wearing light makeup, wearing a pale yellow dress, her hair was loosely combed, and the lovely appearance of a small jasper was a little less sharp.

"Yes, it's a bit like I'm going to get married." Xiao Zhi quipped, "Tomorrow the old queen mother will return to the palace, you and Shen Lian will also go to the palace, remember to dress beautifully, so that the old queen mother will also be touched by the joy of the two of you." ”

"Yes." Su Wan nodded shyly, her little face was very cute, and after watching Xiao Zhi and them leave, she entered the house angrily, looking at Shen Lian, who was drunk and unconscious, and shook her head, thinking about helping him to bed.

Su Wan struggled to raise one of Shen Lian's arms, intending to lift him up, but suddenly felt that there was no weight on his body. Looking sideways, Shen Lian was looking at her gently.

"You're not drunk."

"So how can you get drunk with a pip wine? But if you take the initiative to help me, I'm too embarrassed to refuse. Shen Lian secretly kissed Su Wan and laughed mischievously.