A Li breathed a sigh of relief. He had just heard their conversation and was really worried that Wu Sheyue would just ignore Ning'er.
In fact, A Li also understood Ning'er's mood and actions. If it were his master who might be replaced and his life or death was unknown, he would probably have more difficulty controlling himself than Ning'er. He would have tried every means to verify the facts.
But based on his current position, they really didn't care who this third lady was. Perhaps the master has already thought of this. Everyone has his own secrets and purposes. As long as there is no conflict, he is an accomplice.
But he was simply worried about Ning'er.
The two of them came out of the dungeon one after another. The moonlight outside was shining brightly, and the light was brighter than inside the room. Wu Sheyue was in a bad mood, and she said dullly: "Have you paid attention to Wu Ziyi during this time?"
She once suspected that Ning'er might be Wu Ziyi's person, but Ning'er also suspected that she and Wu Ziyi were in the same group. Even at this point, Wu Sheyue felt that Ning'er didn't seem to be playing tricks on her.
"There are people watching all the time, but I didn't find anything out of the ordinary." After A Li finished speaking, he suddenly raised his head and looked into the vast night ahead.
Wu Sheyue originally wanted to ask something, but a breeze blew behind her, and when she turned back, A Li had already run away and disappeared.
Then, she saw a dim yellow light in the distance, and it was a person slowly approaching.
"You?" Wu Sheyue was a little surprised. She never thought that she would have any interaction with this person again.
"I know the third lady will come, and I have been waiting for a day." Xue Yan approached and raised the lantern, and the dim light illuminated his face clearly. Perhaps it was a problem with light and shadow, but this man was obviously much thinner and more haggard.
"So in Mr. Xue's eyes, I am still a good example of taking care of my servants?" Wu Sheyue would never think that it was a coincidence to meet under such circumstances.
The other party showed a weak smile, "No, I just thought you would come, but couldn't guess the time. So I have been here for the past two days to help my father interrogate the prisoners."
Xue Yan was famous for being unconcerned with worldly affairs and preferring to be free. Although he was born into an official's family, he lived like a hermit. If he could force him to wait for someone in this way, it would be like the sun rising in the west.
But Wu Sheyue didn't understand this. She just felt that this person was being watched by her, and her tone became worse. "I remember no one stipulated that no one was allowed to visit the prison. As for bothering Mr. Xue to wait and catch me in the middle of the night."
"But visiting a prisoner in the middle of the night is still unreasonable."
Wu Sheyue said with a cold face: "Unreasonable doesn't mean it's impossible. If Mr. Xue is fine, then I'll leave first."
Wu Sheyue's attitude was distant, and Xue Yan said a little disappointed: "Why does the third lady have to act in such a hurry every time? Is there something wrong that scares the third lady?"
"No, it's just that I don't know what else I can say to Mr. Xue. But since Mr. Xue is here late at night, there must be something important. If Mr. Xue has anything to say, you might as well say it directly."
Xue Yan opened his mouth, but the words turned around again: "I, I don't know how the young prince is doing -"
"Can't die."
Xue Yan breathed a sigh of relief, "The clan mansion is currently conducting a thorough investigation into the attack on the young prince. If possible, I and my father will go to the palace to visit tomorrow -"
"No need, he hasn't woken up yet." Wu Sheyue refused immediately.
Xue Yan was choked and felt a little embarrassed, so she simply stopped talking and just watched Wu Sheyue in trance silently.
"What on earth do you want to say?" Wu Sheyue felt uncomfortable with that gaze and asked him suspiciously. This man clearly had something to say, but why didn't he act like he was opening his mouth.
Xue Yan lowered his head, with a sad look on his face under the candlelight. He sighed heavily and asked: "That day when I saw the third lady and the young prince together, I was so shocked that I couldn't say a few words. Since that day when we first met, Third Miss, I made an agreement with my father right away... But didn’t Third Miss say that she doesn’t have anyone she likes?”
Wu Sheyue felt cold, as expected she was asked about this matter. She obviously didn't agree to anything, but why did this man look like he was abandoned and let down? Maybe it was because Xue Yan looked so pitiful that Wu Sheyue, the killer, felt a rare feeling of guilt in his heart, but only for a moment.
"Young Master Xue, are you joking?" She exaggeratedly teased, "It's obvious. With the young prince's status, how many women would refuse such a temptation?"
Xue Yan's face instantly turned pale.
Wu Sheyue shook her head and continued: "In comparison, Mr. Xue has a reclusive and aloof temperament, but the most incomparable things in this world are money and power. Besides, the young prince is also a great beauty~ If I don't agree, it will be called I'm out of my mind. To be honest, I just don't like Mr. Xue, I only like the young prince. I want to get a concubine and enjoy the glory and wealth. This reason is reasonable. "
Xue Yan looked at her in shock, his body was completely bruised. However, he quickly softened his expression and said: "I thought the third lady would say some nice words to excuse myself, but I never expected that she would be so demeaning to myself."
"..." Wu Sheyue was stunned. This person... didn't believe it!
"If it is true as the third lady said, the third lady should have a lot of nice things to say. How could you tell me all of them so directly?" Xue Yan looked at her gently and asked, "Then, is there still some chance?"
"No!" Wu Sheyue blurted out angrily.
Xue Yan chuckled softly, "Could it be that the third lady has some kind of deal with the young prince?"
"You—" Wu Sheyue's hands under her cloak clenched tightly, and she had thoughts of killing again in confusion. Did he guess it based on his performance just now? It would be a shame for this person not to go to the National Intelligence Service!
Faced with Wu Sheyue's expression of wanting to eat people, Xue Yan made a solemn promise in the moonlight: "My feelings for the Third Miss can be seen from the sun and the moon, and I can do anything for the Third Miss. I have been waiting here for a long time just to I am sure that the third lady has someone else in her heart. Now that she knows the truth, she feels at ease."
Wu Sheyue glared at him and said angrily: "Did you, did you take the wrong medicine? Don't you think this is strange, Mr. Xue? We obviously don't know each other, but you just said you wanted to marry me when we first met. It’s so ridiculous! Today, in the middle of the night, he blocked me and said these incomprehensible words. I’m not moved at all. I just think Mr. Xue has some purpose!”
Xue Yan asked her softly, "Don't you believe in love at first sight?"
"I don't believe you!"
"Then how can the third lady believe it?"
Wu Sheyue frowned and stared at him and asked, "What is your purpose?"
"I have only one purpose." Xue Yan's expression said everything. His purpose was just for one person. (To be continued)