"Uncle? Are you Uncle? " He Yan revealed a surprised expression. Like a blind man touching an elephant, he opened his hands and scratched wildly, "Where are you?"
Xiao Jue coldly looked at him acting and mocked, "Don't you know how to shoot arrows blindfolded and identify people by their sounds? What, can't you tell where I am? "
He Yan's movements suddenly stopped. After a moment, he smiled embarrassedly, "I was afraid that you would feel awkward. Uncle, are you bathing? "
The youth opened his eyes and stared unblinkingly in front of him. Even though he had already put on his clothes, Xiao Jue still felt uncomfortable.
"Where did you go just now?" He asked.
"The latrine. Brother Fei Nu went out. I didn't dare to trust the servants here so I went out to relax. Uncle, why are you back so early today? "He Yan asked," Brother Fei Nu hasn't come back yet? "
Xiao Jue turned sideways and put on his outer clothes, saying, "Don't run around here."
He Yan looked at him and thought about the conversation between Yuan Baozhen and his servant. He said, "Uncle, have you been investigating the assassination at the banquet these past few days? Did you find anything? "
Xiao Jue glanced at him and asked, "What are you trying to say?"
"You say … … Is it possible that someone from this residence harmed you? You see, even though Magistrate Sun said that he didn't know anything, the incident happened in his residence. How could he not know anything? That doesn't make sense, right? There's also Imperial Censor Yuan. "He Yan racked his brains and hinted," I think he's very strange … … "
"Oh, what's strange about him?" Xiao Jue asked.
He Yan didn't know how to answer this question. He couldn't say that he went up to the roof and eavesdropped on their conversation. Furthermore, he was blinded by his bodyguard in his previous life. He Yan could only say, "Imperial Censor Yuan came to find me once and asked me some strange questions. If you want me to answer, I can only say that my intuition is wrong. Uncle, you should be wary of them. "
The young man groped for a chair and sat down. He spoke in a serious tone, which surprised Xiao Jue. He slowly asked, "You want me to be wary of Yuan Baozhen?"
"That's right. Think about it. If they really did harm to you, they would definitely do it again. Uncle, you are usually not in the mansion, so you don't have to worry … But that's not right, you are usually not in the mansion, so why are you still living here? "He Yan suddenly thought of something.
Since he had to live in the Sun Residence, he had to go out every day. Wasn't this contradictory?
"You should spend more time on your eyes instead of worrying about these things," Xiao Jue said calmly. "Are you really blind?"
He Yan's heart skipped a beat. He played dumb and said, "Of course! What good would it do me to pretend to be blind? "
Her words were powerful and resonant. Xiao Jue looked at her again and felt that all her actions were like that of a real blind person. If she was really pretending, then she was really too powerful. However, this person was used to lying. Otherwise, she wouldn't have even fooled Fei Nu.
He Yan saw that Xiao Jue didn't say anything and was afraid that he would continue to talk about this topic. He smiled and said, "Uncle, weren't you bathing just now? Did I disturb you by coming in? Do you want to continue? You can continue. I will guard the door. I can guarantee that no one will come in and no one else will be able to come in. " After saying this, he groped for the door and opened it. He went out and sat on the steps outside. He guarded the door like a door god.
Xiao Jue: "… …"
He Yan didn't listen to the movements in the room. He didn't know if Second Young Master Xiao was in the mood to continue bathing. In any case, He Yan's mind was in a mess. Too many things had happened today. He didn't know what to think about first. He Rufei, Prime Minister Xu, Yuan Baozhen, and Ding Yi's conspiracy were mixed together. In the end, it looked like Xiao Jue was bathing.
"Bah bah bah — —" He Yan scolded. He thought that even if this person wasn't blind, after all this, he would probably become blind. Although she was a woman, when she thought about it carefully, she didn't know who had taken advantage of who.
It was about the same!
The next morning, Xiao Jue disappeared again. After Fei Nu came to bring her food, she also disappeared. He Yan didn't know what the master and servant were doing every day. He Yan sat on the bed and wondered if he should sneak out to follow Yuan Baozhen and his bodyguards. However, after what happened last night, Yuan Baozhen would definitely keep a close eye on the roof. The roof of the Sun family was fragile and it was not suitable for him to climb it again and again.
Who knew that before He Yan could come to a conclusion, Ding Yi came to his door. He stood at the door and said respectfully, "Young Master Cheng?"
He Yan looked up. Ding Yi's voice was respectful and polite, "Lord Yuan invites you to have tea."
"What kind of tea?" He Yan asked casually, "I'm quite picky about my tea."
"We have all kinds of tea." Ding Yi smiled, "If Young Master Cheng doesn't want to …"
"I'm willing, I'm willing." He Yan supported himself on the bed and stood up, "I'm really bored here alone. It's rare that Lord Yuan remembers me and accompanies me to relieve my boredom. How can I be so unappreciative? Lead the way. "She still had a cloth wrapped around her eyes," Please bring me my bamboo stick. "
Last night, when Fei Nu came back, he brought back a bamboo stick for He Yan. It was neither too tall nor too short. He Yan could use it to walk. Although this person looked taciturn, he was actually very considerate. After all, the people in the Sun residence could not be trusted and no one could use them. However, it was really inconvenient for her to walk by herself. It was much better to have a bamboo stick. In the eyes of others, she would look more like a blind person.
Ding Yi said, "Okay." He looked sideways and saw a bamboo stick on the table in front of him. He walked over and took the bamboo stick in his hand. As he walked in front of He Yan, he handed it over and said, "Young Master Cheng, please take it."
He Yan shakily reached out to take it. Just as she was about to touch the bamboo stick, Ding Yi suddenly withdrew his hand. He Yan's body fell into the air. She was already unsteady on her feet, so her body tilted and she almost fell. Fortunately, she was supported by Ding Yi. Ding Yi said, "Are you alright, Young Master Cheng?"
"I'm fine." He Yan said with lingering fear, "I almost fell." Then, she said in a sad tone, "I can't even carry things now."
"It's all my fault." Ding Yi said with guilt, "I should have directly handed it to Young Master Cheng. I caused you to be frightened."
Although he said this, his eyes were fixed on He Yan, trying to find a flaw in He Yan's face. Unfortunately, once both eyes were covered by the cloth, it was really difficult to guess the changes in He Yan's expression. He also did not know. He Yan looked at the person in front of her and sneered silently in her heart.
She had changed the cloth last night. It was a black cloth. She used a needle to make a very small gap near the eyes. It was not much, just a small gap. Through this small gap, she could see the movements of the person outside. In the eyes of an outsider, He Yan was just a blind person whose eyes were covered by the cloth.
He Yan saw Ding Yi's probing and the way he stared at her face. She did not expect that Ding Yi was still suspicious of her. But why? Last night, she had escaped extremely quickly, so Ding Yi shouldn't have discovered any clues. If she had reminded Xiao Jue not to drink the wine at the banquet, then the last time Yuan Baozhen came over, the probing should have ended.
Why did he keep probing her like this?
He Yan could not figure out the reason. She leaned on the bamboo stick and said, "Forget it. It's none of your business. Let's go."
"Let me help you," Ding Yi said.
"No need," He Yan said, "If I really can't see anymore, I will have to get used to this kind of life sooner or later. Why do I always need help? Besides, I have the bamboo stick. It's just that I walk slower. I can still keep up. You can just tell me where to go. "
The young man's voice was stubborn. It sounded like he was competitive even if he was blind. Ding Yi did not find any loopholes. She said, "Then please follow me, Young Master Cheng."
He walked forward. As he walked, he told He Yan where there were steps and where to turn left or right. He Yan actually walked very slowly. The bamboo stick tapped on the ground, making a "duk duk duk" sound. He was very careful. He walked seriously. Ding Yi was also very patient. He kept guiding her. However, He Yan could see from the corner of his eyes that this person was staring at her every tiny movement. He was still trying to find any loopholes that she might make.
If she was pretending to be blind, she would more or less show some common habits when walking. People who were close to her would be able to notice that something was wrong if they paid more attention. However, He Yan had come prepared. She was wearing a cloth. He could remember the days when she was in the Xu family. She had also been blind before. There was no need for her to pretend. She just had to act like she did in the past.
Of the two of them, one was pretending to be blind and the other was observing. They were both on guard against each other. In the end, the one who was pretending to be blind was more skillful. They walked and stopped and did not reveal any loopholes. They had already arrived at the gate of Yuanbao Town.
Ding Yi said, "Young Master Cheng, be careful of the steps. We are here."
He Yan tapped on the bamboo stick. Following the guidance of the bamboo stick, he walked up the steps shakily and followed Ding Yi inside.
The room that Yuan Baozhen lived in was on the side of the shade. It seemed that it was very difficult to see sunlight on normal days. The moment she entered, she felt that it was dark. There was even a lamp during the day. There was a teapot on the small table. There were a few teacups and a plate of snacks. Ding Yi led her to sit down in front of the small table.
Yuan Baozhen raised his head and smiled at He Yan kindly. "How have you been these days, Young Master Cheng?"
"Not bad, not bad." He Yan pointed at his eyes. "Except for here."
"Haven't you gotten better these days?"
"No." He Yan sighed. "I don't know when the miraculous doctor uncle found will arrive in Liangzhou."
Yuan Baozhen did not take this to heart. He just looked at Ding Yi. Ding Yi shook his head at him. He meant that he did not find any loopholes along the way.
That meant that he was really blind.
When he looked at He Yan, He Yan was also looking at him. The gaps in the black cloth were blurry. He Yan could not see clearly. However, he felt that this person was different from the person he saw a few days ago. He Yan's voice was still very kind. However, probably because he could not see, he did not even bother to pretend to smile. His expression showed that he was anxious. It seemed that something was not going well.
That's right. They came here specifically to murder Xiao Jue, but they did not succeed. Now, they did not even see a trace of Xiao Jue every day. It was not going well at all.
Yuan Baozhen pushed the teacup in front of He Yan. Then, he placed the plate of snacks in front of He Yan. He smiled and said, "Have some snacks."
He Yan could clearly see that there were some peanuts sprinkled on top of the snacks.
He Yan still remembered Cheng Li Su's advice before he left. As long as he ate peanuts, he would get a rash all over his body. That was interesting. Did Yuan Baozhen know that Cheng Li Su could not eat peanuts? He Yan felt that there was a high chance that he knew. Then, the purpose of this plate of snacks was very clear. He was still testing her.
There was a problem if she did not get a rash after eating this plate of snacks. There was a problem if she did not eat this plate of snacks.
He Yan thought that he was worthy of being tested by Yuan Baozhen again and again.
She did not take the cup of tea or the snacks. Instead, she smiled and said in a strange tone, "Lord Yuan, I can't really drink tea and eat snacks."
Yuan Baozhen's eyes moved. "Why?"
"After you found out about the banquet, my uncle did not let me eat or drink in the residence. Every day, my food is delivered by Slave Fei. Lord Yuan, it's not that I don't trust you, but it's because my uncle is a very strict person. If I eat behind his back and get angry, I can't bear the consequences. " The young man's tone was very matter-of-fact. He even did not understand why Yuan Baozhen was so stupid. He said, "I advise Lord Yuan not to eat the food in the residence. Endure the desire for good food. Do not lose your life because of it."
The young man's reply was very fast. There was no clue at all. For a moment, it was hard to tell whether he was telling the truth or lying. Yuan Baozhen smiled. "The tea and snacks here are also bought by your servant outside."
"The food outside is even more dangerous." He Yan said earnestly, "If it is really not possible, Lord Yuan, please wait. When my uncle returns to the residence, you can talk to him. Once you have my uncle's approval, I will eat these things, okay?"
Yuan Baozhen did not know how to respond. Inviting Xiao Jue over to eat tea? Wouldn't that be exposing himself?
He Yan felt that his words were flawless. Cheng Li Su was a little coward who was scared to death of her uncle!
Yuan Baozhen took back his hand and shook his head with a smile. "If Cheng Gongzi does not want to eat, then don't eat." His tone was very disappointed.
"It is fine. I came to sit with Lord Yuan. It is also good."
"Then, there is something I am very curious about." Yuan Baozhen looked at the young man in front of him and changed the topic. "Military Governor Xiao cares for you so much. Why did he leave you alone in the fu these past few days? There is only that bodyguard by your side. Even if it is a bodyguard, he is not always with Cheng Gongzi. If there is a problem in the fu, does Military Governor Xiao not worry that Cheng Gongzi will be in danger? "
When these words were said, He Yan was enlightened. He suddenly understood why Yuan Baozhen and his servant would not let him go.
Because Xiao Jue left her nephew alone in the Sun fu. This was not a reasonable thing to do! The reason Xiao Jue did this was because He Yan knew martial arts. Secondly, she was not the real Cheng Li Su. She did not have any blood relations with Xiao Jue. The cold Second Young Master Xiao would not treat her differently. But in reality, if the real Cheng Li Su was here, Xiao Jue would definitely think of a way to ensure his safety. Unlike now, where He Yan was left alone in the Sun manor. Her entire body was written from head to toe as if she was an abandoned concubine who was disliked and banished to the Cold Palace.
He Yan always knew his place. Therefore, he did not feel anything was wrong. But in the eyes of others, it was wrong. She suddenly realized that this was the reason why Yuan Baozhen and his servant felt something was wrong and stared at her.
But Xiao Jue was such a smart person. How could she not have thought of this? He Yan felt that it was impossible. When they were in the Xianchang Hall, He Yan was careless. Xiao Jue was very cautious. He Yan did not believe that Xiao Jue would be careless. Then, there was only one possibility. Xiao Jue deliberately made her reveal her flaws. She made Yuan Baozhen and his servant suspicious of her and tested her again and again.
But why? Even if Xiao Jue was suspicious of her, at least for now, they should be working together. Could it be … this bastard was using her as a shield? She attracted the attention of Yuan Baozhen and his servant so that Xiao Jue would have time to do his own thing?
The more He Yan thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible. He wanted to tear Xiao Jue into pieces. But she did not show it on her face. She only said innocently, "What danger could there be? My uncle already said that the real danger is not in this fu. I am very safe in this fu. Lord Yuan, let me tell you." She said in a small voice, "The real danger is outside the fu."
"Outside the fu?" Yuan Baozhen and Ding Yi looked at each other. Then, Yuan Baozhen asked He Yan, "What does Cheng gongzi mean?"
"I don't know." He Yan spread out his hands as if it had nothing to do with him. "In any case, that is what I overheard my uncle say. If you want to know, you can ask my uncle directly. " She added, "I saw that he was outside the fu these days. Maybe he went to deal with that 'danger'."
Fine. Since Xiao Jue was using her as a shield, she would kick the target back and draw Yuan Baozhen's attention to the outside of the fu. Moreover, her image as a useless gongzi who did not know anything was deeply ingrained in people's minds. Presumably, Yuan Baozhen did not find any flaws.
"Cheng gongzi really knows how to joke." Yuan Baozhen laughed. "Since this is Military Governor Xiao's private matter, I won't ask." He changed the topic.
He Yan's entire body trembled.
She saw Ding Yi walk over and lean close to her. He bent down and untied a fragrant ball from her waist.
Cheng Li was a very particular young master. He had countless fragrant pouches and jade pendants. He Yan felt that those things were too expensive and was afraid of losing them. After rummaging for a long time, he finally found a simple fragrant ball. The fragrant ball was only the size of two fingers. It was a small ball woven from wisteria. It was hollow in the middle and filled with spices and herbs. When worn at the waist, it gave off a faint fragrance. It was both cute and elegant.
Ding Yi held the fragrant ball in his hand. His movements were very light, almost imperceptible. He Yan, who could not see, could only pretend that she did not notice.
She did not think that Ding Yi stole the fragrant ball because he liked it. As expected, Ding Yi opened the top of the fragrant ball, took out the original herbs, put them away, and filled it with something else.
It could not be anything good.
After doing all this, he gently tied the fragrant ball back to He Yan's waist. From beginning to end, He Yan did not move at all.
Yuan Baozhen's face revealed a satisfied expression. Ding Yi returned to Yuan Baozhen's side. From the outside, everything looked normal. It was as if nothing had happened.
He Yan chatted with Yuan Baozhen about the past in the capital. She felt the fragrant ball at her waist heat up. In her previous life, she had been poisoned. He Yan suspected that perhaps Ding Yi was good at using poisons. She still remembered what she heard when she went to Yuan Baozhen's room last night. They wanted to use her to make trouble for Xiao Jue. This was probably their plan.
This thing was probably poisonous. The toxicity was not small. If she wore it, she would die. Xiao Jue, who was close to her, would also die if she smelled it. Even Fei Nu would not be able to escape. In this way, the family of three, no, the master and servant, would really die. They could blame it all on the assassin. Perhaps when the coroner came to do an autopsy and found that she was not the real Cheng Li Su, the assassin would pretend to be Cheng Li Su and secretly kill the Right Army Commander.
He Yan shivered. She could not let this happen.
She said, "Lord Yuan, I need to go to the toilet. I want to go to the toilet first."
Xiao Jue walked into the Sun residence.
Fei Nu followed closely behind him. It seemed that he had been waiting for him for a long time.
"Young Master, Yuan Baozhen asked He Yan to leave." He said.
Xiao Jue put his sword on the table and turned around. He said casually, "They are probably still probing."
"If they can't find Young Master, they can only start with He Yan."
Xiao Jue smiled noncommittally. He Yan was originally a shield that he had sent out to create a diversion. Without two tails, it would be more convenient for him to do things. Everyone thought that he had left the residence. In fact, today was the only day he left the residence.
He had been in the Sun residence, hiding in the dark. It was just that no one noticed.
"Young Master, will He Yan find out what you did?"
"He should have already found out. But, he can only lie." Xiao Jue said, "This person has been lying since the first time he met Yuan Baozhen, although I don't know why."
He Yan dealt with it well. The better he dealt with it, the harder it was to find any flaws and the more suspicious Yuan Baozhen would be. Because Xiao Jue had left his nephew in the Sun residence, this was a matter full of flaws.
"Young Master used Yuan Baozhen to test He Yan and used He Yan to test Yuan Baozhen. But what if they are in cahoots?"
Up until now, other than the assassination attempt at the Sun residence's banquet, Xiao Jue had stayed out of it. He Yan and Yuan Baozhen were testing each other. This was the perfect opportunity to find out the origins of the two people. It was killing two birds with one stone.
"If they are in cahoots, then we can catch them all in one fell swoop." Xiao Jue said calmly, "Originally, this matter was going to end soon."
Fei Nu was silent. After a moment, he seemed to have thought of something and said, "He Yan went to Yuan Baozhen's room today. Yuan Baozhen's bodyguard changed the incense ball that He Yan was wearing."
Xiao Jue raised his eyebrows, "He didn't notice?"
"No."
"It was just an act."
"I'm afraid that the incense ball is poisonous. Commander in chief, you should stay away from him today."
Xiao Jue looked out of the window and suddenly said, "He Yan should be back at this time. What is he doing outside?"
Just as he finished speaking, he heard a servant from the Sun residence running in breathlessly. As she ran, she said, "It's not good, it's not good!"
Fei Nu opened the door, "What's not good?"
The servant stammered, "Young Master Cheng … Young Master Cheng fell in the latrine!"
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