The fireworks all night gradually stopped in the early morning.
The morning sun reflected its dazzling brilliance on the white snow, and turned into warmth and joy, falling into thousands of homes.
There was silence in the secret room of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Last night, Shi Qinghuan and Bailiheng chatted a lot, as if they had been friends for many years. They talked about everything except the deepest secrets.
In the end, I didn't even notice when I fell asleep.
The whole room was filled with bright candles. Beside the wall not far away, Bailiheng was sitting upright, but in his arms, he held a figure tightly.
Maybe he was tired, maybe he was drunk, Shi Qinghuan slept deeply, lying on his side in Bailiheng's arms, even with a slight smile on his lips.
Bailiheng just looked at her, watching the light and shadow swaying on the side of her face.
He reached out and brushed away the hair from her forehead, then stopped over her.
His eyes were hesitant, yet impulsive.
He moved his fingers downward, but stopped just when he was about to touch her cheek. In the end, he just traced her eyebrows from a distance.
But if you look closely, you will find that what he described is different from Shi Qinghuan's current face.
What was reflected in his eyes was also a different figure.
He had a secret, the same secret as hers.
With a slight smile on his lips, his thoughts followed the candlelight and returned to ten years ago.
The wind in the north is always biting, and heavy snow is still falling among the white snow.
In the sealed cave, isolated from the howling cold wind outside, the fire was bright and extremely warm.
That was the first time he saw her.
At that time, he was out on a mission and was accidentally injured. When he fled back to the city, he took shelter in a cave temporarily.
The moment she entered, the girl was sitting by the fire. She was dressed in a light blue outfit. She was bright and beautiful, with an irresistible heroic appearance. She picked up a branch at random in her hand, and she had a lazy and casual atmosphere all over her body.
But he could never forget the look he gave him.
His eyes were as bright as stars, smart and cunning, but had the vigilance of a frightened deer. They were cold and calm inside, hiding unpredictable murderous intent.
She is just a girl, but she has such aura and eyes.
He was surprised.
He was about to explain, but the girl had already looked him over, then withdrew her gaze, "Come in!"
He was stunned for a moment, but still walked in. He deliberately sat far away to avoid scaring her.
But the girl raised her eyes and asked, "Are you hurt?"
"Um!"
Without waiting for his reaction, the girl stood up suddenly and came to him. When he was about to take action, she showed the silver needle.
"I'm a half-baked doctor, but I should be able to save half of your life."
She tilted her head, and the black hair behind her fell down, and her arrogance was inexplicably softer.
"Aren't you afraid that I am a bad person?"
"Why are you afraid? You can't beat me!"
"Cough cough cough..."
He was shocked by the girl's tone, but then he was shocked by her informality.
Because she tore off his clothes with just one hand and looked at his wounds without any change in her expression.
Inject the needle, apply the medicine, and bandage all in one go.
Finally, she looked at him and raised her eyebrows, "I'm not in the habit of helping people get dressed!"
After she sat back, he couldn't help but speak, "May I ask the girl's name and the favor I received today..."
"I just don't want to spend the night with the corpse, no need to thank me!"
After saying that, he lay down on his side on the big stone covered with felt, closed his eyes and took a nap, as if he was really not afraid that he was a bad guy.
Looking at her petite figure, he had an indescribable feeling in his heart at that time.
Due to his injuries, he closed his eyes to rest.
Only in the middle of the night, the howling of wolves woke him up again.
When he stood up, the girl also stood up suddenly, and quickly reached the entrance of the cave, with a dagger already in her hand.
"There are so many uninvited guests tonight!"
The wild wolf came quickly, its green eyes shining with bloodthirsty light in the dark night.
"careful!"
Just as he was about to step forward, the girl rushed out in a flash. When he arrived at the entrance of the cave, there were already many dead wolves lying outside, and she was fighting heartily with the wolves.
At this moment, he realized that what she said was true.
He is no match for her now.
Just as he was stunned, the girl looked over dissatisfied.
"What are you doing standing there in a daze? Do you want to wait until I finish killing the wolves and then pick up the wolves and make soup?"
The side of her face was stained with blood, making her look even more charming. Her eyes were very sharp, and her murderous intent was surging.
It was exactly the same as when we first met that day in the Houfu Courtyard.
Bailiheng looked at Shi Qinghuan, who was sleeping soundly, and gradually got out of his memories.
Although her appearance had changed, at that moment, he felt that it was her.
After careful testing, after Shi Miaotong appeared, it was finally confirmed.
That's her!
The smile on his lips gradually faded, and his eyes were filled with distress.
She was once bright and arrogant, but now she is tolerant and dormant, as if she has become a different person.
He understood her pain because he felt the same.
But fortunately, he will always protect her when we walk side by side.
The noise outside made Bailiheng look away. When the secret room door opened, Shi Qinghuan slowly woke up.
What caught his eye was Bailiheng's delicate jaw. When he found it in his arms, Shi Qinghuan stood up suddenly.
Some panic and embarrassment.
"Last night I..."
How did you fall asleep?
He even slept in someone else’s arms!
She doesn't remember anything.
Before she could be embarrassed, Zhang Tong had already walked in.
Bailiheng was helpless, "Finally left?"
Zhang Tong's face didn't look good.
"Yes, His Highness the Fifth Prince has left, but there is news that something happened to the Ministry of War!"
Upon hearing this, Bailiheng's expression darkened, "Cheng Yangfeng did fight back. Let's go out and talk about the specifics."
Just as he was speaking, Bailiheng took a step forward, but his figure suddenly swayed and he almost fell to one side.
Fortunately, Shi Qinghuan had quick eyesight and quick hands to hold him.
"Sir, what's wrong with you?"
Bailiheng looked a little embarrassed, looked at Shi Qinghuan, and finally said slowly, "It's okay, it's just that my legs are numb!"
My legs are numb!
Shi Qinghuan's cheeks felt hot.
It couldn't be that she pressed it, right?
In the end, Bailiheng calmed down and was helped out of the secret room.
After returning to the study, Zhang Tongcai continued, "He Yu, a member of the Ministry of War, was caught last night. He was said to have stolen equipment and supplies from the Ministry of War and sold them to make money. He has been sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."
"If this crime is serious enough, it can be punished by treason, and the nine tribes will be punished. Cheng Yangfeng is so generous."
Shi Qinghuan knew without asking that this must be Cheng Yangfeng's revenge, and He Yu must be from Bailiheng.
Bailiheng looked downcast, "It is indeed a big deal. After all, if this crime is to be proven, someone must really steal and sell the materials of the Ministry of War. To accomplish this, it will not be accomplished in a day, but must have been planned for a long time."
"With Cheng Yangfeng's temperament, now that he has made it this far, it may not be easy to find evidence about Zhao Xue!"
After a period of silence, Bailiheng raised his eyes, his eyes filled with sternness.
"That's not clear!"
Shi Qinghuan was stunned, "Isn't it Zhaoxue?"
Bailiheng's lips curled up slightly, "Yes, since we are going to hell, then let's all go in together!"
