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 now, he is just 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 much brighter than inside the room. Wu Sheyue was in a bad mood, and she asked 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.
"Is it... you?" Wu Sheyue was a little surprised. She never thought that she would have any interaction with this person again. When I first saw him, my mood was indescribably weird.
"I know the third lady will come, and I have been waiting all 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 and said: "No, I just thought you would come, but couldn't guess the time. So I have been here for the past two days, helping my father interrogate the prisoners and manage the cells."
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 can take the initiative to join the prison cause, it will be like the sun rising in the west.
"I remember no one stipulated that no one is allowed to visit the prison. As for bothering Mr. Xue to wait and catch me in the middle of the night." But Wu Sheyue didn't understand this. Now she only felt that this person was following her, and her tone became worse. .
"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 really 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 do you want to say?" Wu Sheyue asked him suspiciously. This man clearly had something to say, but he seemed unable to open his mouth. She didn't believe that he just wanted to ask these two questions, and she felt particularly uncomfortable being stared at by that gaze.
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 I first arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, After meeting the Third Miss, I kept tossing and turning in my heart and couldn't calm down. I immediately told my father about this matter and I must go to the job...but, didn't the Third Miss say that I don't have anyone I like?"
Wu Sheyue felt cold. Sure enough, she was asked about this matter. She said she didn't have a boyfriend one night and then showed off her affection the next day. It was really a shame. Although she clearly didn't agree to anything, this person looked like he had been abandoned and let down? Maybe it was because Xue Yan's expression was so pitiful that Wu Sheyue, the little killer, felt a rare feeling of guilt in his heart - but only for a moment.
"Young Master Xue, are you joking?" She exaggeratedly teased, "Waiting in the middle of the night just to accuse me of being a heartless person? Isn't it obvious? Given the status of the young prince, how many women would refuse this? It’s a temptation.”
Xue Yan's face instantly turned pale.
Wu Sheyue continued to shake her head and smile: "In comparison, Mr. Xue has a reclusive and aloof temperament, but the most incomparable thing in this world is money and power. Besides, the young prince is also a great beauty~ If I don't agree, then That’s why my brain is so wet. Now let’s get it straight. I just don’t like Mr. Xue. I only like the young prince. How about it? I want to be a concubine and enjoy the treatment and wealth of a princess. , this reason is reasonable enough.”
Xue Yan looked at her in panic, probably completely shocked by those words. However, he quickly softened his expression, shook his head and said: "No, I thought the third lady would say something nice to excuse myself. Even if the third lady really thought that, she would find a sanctimonious reason. What happened? To think that the third lady would demean herself like this."
"..." Wu Sheyue was stunned. This man... didn't believe it at all!
Xue Yan looked at her gently and asked, "Is there still some chance?"
"No!" Wu Sheyue blurted out angrily. She has never been a scumbag, but she can't speak the correct lines.
Xue Yan chuckled, and the next words scared Wu Sheyue half to death.
"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. 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 someone, Xue Yan solemnly promised under the moonlight: "I won't talk nonsense with anyone. My feelings for Third Miss can be learned from the sun and the moon, and Third Miss can do anything." Do it. I have been waiting here for a long time just to make sure that the third lady has someone else in mind. Now that I know the truth, I feel at ease." (To be continued)