Chapter 80: Silent Shadow (8) Minor Changes
When Huang Dashan came back, he heard Xiao Qinglang tell Xu Chu to rest first, go to Yu's house early tomorrow morning to check, and then go to Zhang's house for questioning.
He was afraid that something would happen again, so that the two of them would leave it alone, because Xiao Qinglang's great god was too noble and prohibitive, he could only come to Xu Chu's side nearby, and looked at it with a blank look and begged: "Miss Xu, I have to ask you for this, and the official will be grateful afterwards!" ”
As he spoke, he also raised his hand meaningfully and patted Xu Chu's shoulder and said, "This official will ask the Lord of the Criminal Department for credit for you, so that you can walk in the yamen in the future." ”
The corners of Xu Chu's mouth twitched, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If Huang Dashan knew how to read minds, he would definitely see that there were 10,000 grass and mud horses galloping past in her heart. And Wei Guang, who was the last one as the background board, quietly moved half a step back, honestly lowered his head, and silently lit a candle for Huang Dashan in his heart, daring to dig into the corner of the prince's wall, which is really commendable.
Oops, the moonlight is so nice tonight......
Before Huang Dashan could think of the wording to detain Xu Chu on an errand in the county office, he saw that Xiao Qinglang had already paced over, and his eyes also swept on the "salty pig hand" on Xu Chu's shoulder.
Intellectually, he knew that he shouldn't say anything, but seeing Huang Dashan staring at Xu Chu eagerly, and that hand didn't know how to restrain at all, his heart became more and more unhappy, and the tenderness that rose in his eyes when he had just told Xu Chu became more and more cold.
"If you let people prepare food first, you can rest tonight, and you will have busy work tomorrow." As he spoke, he quietly stepped forward and brushed Huang Dashan's hand off Xu Chu's shoulder. And the two of them were separated expressionlessly and looked at him coldly.
Huang Dashan's brushed hand shook, only to feel a tingling and sore feeling spread from the back of his hand to his arm, which made him grin in a moment. However, what made his little heart even more unbearable was the cold air that the master swished straight at him, and there was an expressionless but oppressive look.
Just like the instinct of an animal to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, he instantly understood, and quickly nodded and asked people to prepare. When the hot meal was brought to the hall, he hesitantly followed in, and said: "After a while, the official asked a few people to go to the backyard to rest, and the official will not accompany the two of them for dinner, after all, there are still several people in the back house." ”
"Lord Huang has worked hard, you can do it yourself."
"Hey, hey, it's not hard, Childe and Miss Xu have worked hard." Before he finished speaking, he met Xiao Qinglang's eyes that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and a spirit made him wipe the cold sweat on his face and left in a hurry.
Mother, how can this person be more terrifying than the adults from the criminal department, so scared that his legs and stomach are a little cramped. No, I have to let my wife press her legs well in a while, so as not to lose my share of seeing Ming'er again......
Regarding Xiao Qinglang's strange attitude, Xu Chu didn't think it was too strange. After all, no matter how you say it, this is also a dignified prince, and it is not impossible to put some air conditioning on it, even if you reprimand it bluntly.
So she just filled her stomach with peace of mind, as for Huang Dashan, who looked confused, and Xiao Qinglang, whose temper made people more and more unpredictable, she didn't seem to care too much.
After all, a case of rebellion in a copper mine was investigated before, and now there is a murder case related to that case, so it is strange that he, the king of Jing'an, can be full of emotions. When it comes to the royal court, he naturally has to worry about more cases than usual.
Although the movements in his hands have not stopped, how can Xu Chu really enjoy the food so heartlessly? Now it's about her father's comfort, and she finally got some news, but she doesn't know where to go, how can she feel at ease?
What's more, Zhang's case is also in front of them, and it will be difficult for them to track down if they don't solve this case......
She has always been celibate, so she has no habit of confiding in many things and words. Just like now, it is rare to show emotions in front of Xiao Qinglang's eyes. It would be really embarrassing to make her hotter more.
Xiao Qinglang saw that Xu Chu was becoming more and more absent-minded, and naturally knew her thoughts. He was not relieved, nor urged, only picked a few palatable dishes and put them in her bowl, and when he saw that she swallowed them without care, he put down the dishes and chopsticks and frowned: "Although this matter is very important, you should also understand that everything cannot be done overnight, and being too eager will only disturb the mentality." After a pause, he said with a little pity, "You are just a person, you can't push yourself too hard." Everything is with me, is it difficult for you to do anything, can I stand by and watch? ”
These days, Xu Chu's preoccupied appearance has long been engraved on his heart, but because of his restrained feelings, he can't say many words. But that doesn't mean that he is really indifferent in his heart.
In fact, he wanted to rely on his power to promise her more than anyone else, and even wanted to bind her to his side, so that he would no longer bother with those murders and tricks, let alone dance with the corpse, and make ordinary people retreat every day.
But he also understands that those promises are useful to ordinary people. But for a woman of Xu Chu's temperament, it is undoubtedly like breaking her wings. Maybe she will enjoy it because of the power of King Jing'an, but at most, she will probably be like those beasts who are so arrogant that they would rather be broken than tamed, and they are strangers to herself.
The night is dark, the moon is thick, and the lights in the room are swaying like a dream.
Xu Chu's hand serving the soup was suddenly loosened by the soup splashed by the spoon, and then he saw that the bowl of soup that was still slightly hot and radiated hot was poured on her. At this time, she was in a trance, her face was like white paper, and she thought she was hiding her appearance well, but she had already fallen into Xiao Qinglang's eyes.
The expected pain did not appear, but the man snorted softly in the dimness, and then took the handkerchief and wiped the reddened palm as if nothing happened. Even the small half bowl of soup and the hot temperature were confined away.
"Lord Wang!" Xu Chu was shocked, and subconsciously reached out and dragged Xiao Qinglang's hand. At this time, she was no longer as indifferent as usual, her face was anxious with a little distress and chagrin, "Is it burned?" But do you want someone to find a doctor? ”
Xiao Qinglang looked at her anxious and frightened appearance, his mind moved slightly, and he smiled and comforted: "It's okay, the soup is just slightly hot." ”
Indeed, he even felt that the temperature of the soup just now was not as warm as the temperature from Xu Chu's palms, which were not soft and delicate. He never thought that he would be so unproductive, and he would be so happy to see her anxious and disproportionate.
Yao Yao remembered that when she was in the copper mine case, she blocked the stove for her in the carriage, and although she looked anxious, she still restrained her emotions. At that time, I probably felt her discomfort and deliberate indifference.
He hesitated, not wanting to miss this opportunity again. It was also at this moment that Xiao Qinglang noticed that Xu Chu was stunned for a moment, and then silently wanted to withdraw his hands.
The hand moved as he wished, and before he could clear up, he had already grasped her fingertips. Slightly hot with a little scar, neatly trimmed, not at all as glamorous as a woman of this age, but simple and clean makes people sigh in their hearts.
Wei Guang is just that, he has long been accustomed to the difference between his prince and Xu Chu. But Xu Chu was a little stunned, looking at him directly for the first time, and in a trance, he remembered what he heard when the two of them inadvertently touched, his calm and powerful heartbeat.
Xiao Qinglang was originally handsome, but now under the lamp, his face was even more upright and cold, and his face was a little softer, but the light in his eyes was extremely deep and shining, which made people unconsciously indulge in it. Xu Chu couldn't say what it was like, probably as the book said, it was like Xiao Xiao Susu, hearty and clear, Susu like Panasonic wind, high and Xu Yin.
Her heart was hot, her cheeks were hot, and she felt bitter in her mouth after a moment of dumbfounding. After a while, he could only purse his lips and miss his sight, forcibly withdrew his hands, and deceived himself: "Thank you for your care, I am acting eagerly." ”
That look, there was no intention to admit his intentions, and Xiao Qinglang's eyes couldn't help but sink slightly.
He looked at it for a while, put his red hand into his sleeve, and then said in a slow tone: "I have asked people to secretly mobilize henchmen to come, not only for the convenience of investigating the case, but also for the convenience of finding Xu Yanzuo's traces. ”
There are some things that are naturally difficult to use the local government. After all, many officials in Jinzhou City are no longer credible, so they will be restrained in investigating cases. Only by gathering his henchmen can he still find out the truth in the cracks.
There was silence for a while, until the candle flame in the room crackled and the two of them came back to their senses. Only Xiao Qinglang's bitter smile deepened a little in his heart, and he seemed to be helpless: "If you are tired, I will be afraid that I will not be able to find a reliable person to investigate this case for a while." So it makes sense for you to act in a situation where you take care of yourself. ”
The hoarse and deep voice fell into Xu Chu's ears with magnetism, giving birth to a bit of charm for no reason, making Xu Chu's pale face turn red. She didn't dare to look at Xiao Qinglang anymore, so she responded indiscriminately, and then lowered her head and stopped dwelling on the ambiguous feelings before.
Next, the two of them naturally ate the meal absent-mindedly, and after the hasty end, the two of them went to the guest room of the back house to rest with a group of guards disguised as the courtyard.
The candlelight in the guest room gradually went out, and the world was silent, leaving only the two people who were full of worries tossing and turning.
Xu Chu never dared to think that she could talk about her feelings with the prince, if she had not experienced the heat and coldness of the world in her previous life, and she longed for love like a girl who was just beginning to fall in love, maybe after crossing over, she would also imagine many ups and downs and even heart-wrenching love stories. Even, as some said, make a fortune with the wisdom of later generations and reach the pinnacle of life.
But in fact, for her, who can only conduct an autopsy and investigate the case, she has already seen through love in two lives. It's as if no matter how close a lover is, a motive for committing a crime can be derived. It's as if her identity with Xiao Qinglang is like an insurmountable gap.
She can't stand the normalcy of the three wives and four concubines of ancient dignitaries and nobles, and she doesn't want to be reluctant to find someone to pay attention to for a lifetime. Therefore, she would rather deal with corpses all her life, and finally reform today's autopsy technology like Song Ci, leaving behind a century-old classic and a treasure like the collection of grievances.
When the moon entered the guest room, the floating incense lingered, which gradually caused Xu Chu to fall into a deep sleep. Outside, in the midst of the frost under the moonlight, I saw the man standing with his hands in his hands, letting the cold wind fiddle with his sleeves, and then dissipating his unspoken affection.
In fact, he just had the impulse to say his mind desperately, which was the first time for himself who had always been calm and self-controlled. That kind of surging, irrepressible impulse devoured his past meticulousness and strategy.
However, seeing Xu Chu's evasion, he still had a moment of calmness. That is, he was born as an ancient person, otherwise he would probably really know that his impulsiveness just now was more like the so-called domineering president.
However, no matter how dazzling he is, he can't compare to Xu Chu, who is not an ignorant little white rabbit......
Looking at the lights in the opposite room, his eyes were slightly deep, and his eyebrows were a little more cautious. Maybe it's not a good thing that his desire for exclusivity is getting stronger and stronger, just like Huang Dashan's unintentional actions almost messed up his pace.
So bad......