"How could I not know?" King Wei slowly exhaled the turbidity in his chest, "That's why I sent you to investigate." Although some strong people are difficult, I believe that as long as it is you, you will be able to find a way to find a clue. ”

In the face of King Wei's trust, Xu Huaiqing couldn't refuse anymore, got up and arched his hand, "Since the prince trusts me so much, then I will definitely live up to your expectations, and I will definitely do my best to find evidence of the prince's evil." ”

Nodding slightly, King Wei hesitated for a moment before reminding again, "By the way, don't mention this matter to anyone, not even Mrs. Xu." The current situation has been tilted in favor of the crown prince, and if this matter does not reach his ears, then not only will we not find out anything, but it is very likely that we will be bitten back. ”

Hearing this, Xu Huaiqing couldn't help but hesitate. He has never hidden it from Bai Jiujiu. In order to investigate the crown prince, he often went out when necessary. If Bai Jiujiu asked, he really didn't know how to answer.

Seeing Xu Huaiqing's hesitant look, King Wei frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Huaiqing, I trust you very much, so I gave you this task to do." It's not that I don't believe Mrs. Xu, I'm just worried that she will accidentally leak her mouth. This matter is very important, and if one less person knows, it is an additional guarantee, don't live up to my trust. ”

Xu Huaiqing secretly clenched his fists, and after a long time, he finally made up his mind, "Don't worry, I will definitely handle this matter." ”

The big husband does things, judging right and wrong, regardless of interests. Jiujiu her...... I think I'll understand myself.

King Wei didn't know about Xu Huaiqing's inner entanglement, but just patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction, "Huaiqing, I really didn't misunderstand you." Since ancient times, everything that has achieved great things has been informal. I know that if you hide it from Mrs. Xu, it may arouse her suspicion. But I assure you that when this matter is completed, I will come to the door in person and explain it to Madame Xu on your behalf. ”

"Thank you so much, Lord Wang." Xu Huaiqing pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly and didn't say anything more. And after getting the answer he wanted, King Wei also got up and said goodbye. When he left, he returned to his rickety appearance, and he also took great pains to hide people's eyes.

Xu Huaiqing was the only one left in the room, he stared at the floating tea leaves in the cup for a long time, his expression was dim, and it was not until Bai Jiujiu sent someone to call him to eat, and his condensed face eased slightly.

At the dinner table, noticing the solemnity on Xu Huaiqing's face, Bai Jiujiu couldn't help but ask, "Huaiqing, what's wrong, why does your face look so bad?" ”

Xu Huaiqing's hand holding the vegetables paused slightly, and then he disguised a large chopstick, "Maybe I've been too tired lately." ”

Hearing Xu Huaiqing's explanation, Bai Jiujiu did not doubt him. She served the rice for Xu Huaiqing and handed it to him, "I would have let you rest more, don't stay in the study all day, no matter how important your official duties are, your body is not important, just sleep well after eating." ”

Nodding slightly, Xu Huaiqing at the dinner table looked a little absent-minded. As soon as he thought that he had to hide it from Bai Jiujiu, his mood was somewhat lonely.

"Jiujiu, I've probably been out a little more often lately." Xu Huaiqing hesitated for a long time before he said casually.

Bai Jiujiu couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and raised his head suspiciously, "Is there something going on in the palace?" ”

Xu Huaiqing shook his head, "No, don't think about it." Everything is normal in the palace, I'm just going out on a routine business to investigate something. ”

Seeing Xu Huaiqing's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, Bai Jiujiu couldn't help but be suspicious in his heart. She had a hunch that Xu Huaiqing must have something to hide from her. But since the other party doesn't want to say it, then she doesn't know.

"Huaiqing, I believe in you." Bai Jiujiu glanced at Xu Huaiqing deeply.

Hearing this, Xu Huaiqing's heart couldn't help but feel moved. He was still thinking about what excuse to use to temporarily hide from Bai Jiujiu, but he didn't think that the other party didn't ask.

After dinner, Xu Huaiqing looked at the people who cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, thinking that from tomorrow onwards, he would have to go out from time to time, so it was better to take advantage of this last opportunity to accompany Bai Jiujiu.

"Jiujiu." Xu Huaiqing thought for a moment and proposed, "I heard that there will be a lively temple fair today, let's go and have a look." ”

Bai Jiujiu originally wanted to agree, but suddenly thought that something had happened in the embroidery workshop and she had to be there to deal with it in person.

"I'm going to go to the embroidery workshop later. I'm afraid I can't go with you today, next time. ”

Seeing Bai Jiujiu's refusal, although Xu Huaiqing was a little unhappy in his heart, he still nodded and agreed.

"Since you don't have time today, let's go together next time." Xu Huaiqing let out a long sigh and spoke.

Bai Jiujiu nodded, and after she told Xu Huai to rest in the morning, she went out of the house and rushed directly to the embroidery workshop.

Returning to the room alone, Xu Huaiqing sighed secretly. He knew very well in his heart that in order to investigate the evidence of the prince's evil, he would definitely not have time to accompany Bai Jiujiu. I only hope that Bai Jiujiu can understand himself and not be suspicious.

Because he accepted the task assigned by King Wei, Xu Huaiqing went out early and returned late all day. Bai Jiujiu left the house before he got up, and when he came home, Bai Jiujiu had already fallen asleep.

At the beginning, Bai Jiujiu didn't care, after all, Xu Huaiqing had already greeted her in advance. However, as time went by, even though she trusted Xu Huaiqing very much in her heart, she still had some doubts.

On this day, Wang Ruyao went to Xu's house again and came to chat with Bai Jiujiu.

Hearing that Wang Ruyao was coming, Bai Jiujiu hurriedly got up to greet him. Although she had tried her best to make her expression look normal, the loneliness in her eyes still did not escape the other party's eyes.

"Jiujiu, what's wrong?" Noticing Bai Jiujiu's expression, Wang Ruyao frowned slightly and asked, "If you encounter anything difficult, just open your mouth and tell me." Anything I can do to help you, I will never refuse. ”

Hearing this, Bai Jiujiu's heart was quite moved, but she didn't want to trouble the other party, "It's nothing, maybe I haven't rested well recently, so I look a little tired." ”

While Bai Jiujiu was talking, Wang Ruyao kept staring into her eyes. From her eyes, Wang Ruyao could see that there was something hidden in her words.

Wang Ruyao walked up to Bai Jiujiu's side, raised her hand and patted her on the shoulder, "I really want to treat you as a friend, if you still recognize me as a friend, don't hide it from me." ”