After hearing He Qingxiao say that the emperor paid attention to Mr. Songling, Xin You's first reaction was disgust.
She came to Beijing alone and worked hard to achieve her current situation, but it was very likely to be ruined by someone's whim interest.
Then, Xin You's heart moved.
Now that Mr. Songling has entered the emperor's sight, maybe she can do something with this.
Xinyou looked at the person who revealed this information to her and silently accepted the favor.
Of course she knew that for He Qingxiao, it would be easiest for him to directly order his subordinates to investigate.
"Mr. Songling——" Xinyou thought carefully about his words, "should be a young man."
"should?"
"I only met Mr. Songling twice. He hid his face both times, but judging from his body shape and voice, he must be very young."
"Only met twice?" This answer surprised He Qingxiao.
He has read the entire volume of "Painted Skin". Although he is not very interested in this type of book, he has to say that it is a very attractive ghost story.
The resurrection of Qingsong Bookstore was inseparable from "Painted Skin". He thought that the relationship between Mr. Songling and Qingsong Bookstore should be very close.
Knowing that this answer was unconvincing, Xin You said frankly: "Yes, Mr. Songling showed up on his own initiative when I was out twice. The first time he gave me the upper manuscript of "Painted Skin", and the second time he brought me The lower part of the manuscript. Mr. Songling said he did not want people to know his identity and did not leave his address or contact information."
Facing He Qingxiao's deep eyes, Xin You smiled.
Don't tell her twice, she has never seen Mr. Songling at all. She could only hear about those amazing and talented people from her mother's mouth, and she yearned for them.
The girl looked calm and her eyes were clear. He Qingxiao couldn't help but believe it.
"Thank you, Miss Kou, for informing me."
Seeing that He Qingxiao wanted to leave, Xin You promptly brought him more tea: "Does Mr. He want to investigate Mr. Songling?"
He Qingxiao said truthfully: "I asked today and want to check it out."
Xin You curled her lips: "I have so many things to do today, but I can still pay attention to a gentleman who writes books. I really have unlimited energy."
He Qingxiao didn't know if it was an illusion, but every word in his words was normal, but he could sense the sarcasm inexplicably.
Ridiculing the emperor?
He Qingxiao shook her head secretly.
He must be overthinking it.
"Today -" He Qingxiao paused, "full of energy and diligent in government affairs."
These words are not false. Maybe those who can be the founders of a country have different energy than ordinary people. Most people who want to sleep for six hours a day and want to rest after walking a few steps cannot take this path.
"I just didn't expect that I would read the script today." Xin You was worried that He Qingxiao would find out something, so she said no more, "Then I would like to congratulate you on the successful investigation... I have a cruel request."
He Qingxiao pretended to listen carefully: "Miss Kou, please speak."
"I hope Mr. He will try not to disturb Mr. Song Ling. My bookstore relies entirely on Mr. Song Ling's stories. If Mr. Song Ling is scared away, the bookstore may be in trouble again."
He Qingxiao nodded and agreed.
Xin You sent He Qingxiao and went straight out of the corner door of the east courtyard, but was spotted by Meng Fei who had slipped out to buy snacks.
The young man's phoenix eyes widened. When he returned to the Imperial Academy, he pulled Duan Yunlang to a corner and reported: "Yunlang, I just saw that Master He coming out of your cousin's residence!"
Duan Yunlang was shocked, but he looked calm: "What's the matter? My cousin owns a bookstore. Sometimes it's inconvenient to talk to people in the bookstore because there are so many people talking, so we entertain them in the yard behind."
"Yes." Meng Fei nodded.
Duan Yunlang was uncomfortable with his friend being persuaded so easily.
Hearing Duan Yunlang express his doubts, Meng Fei chuckled: "Although Mr. He holds an important position, life is actually difficult. My sister can run a half-dead bookstore to make a fortune every day at a young age, which can be considered You are a strange woman, so there is nothing strange about looking down on Master He."
Duan Yunlang was even more shocked. He hurried to find Xin You while he could go out at noon.
"Cousin, do you think why Master He often comes to your bookstore to read?"
Xinyou shook his head.
Duan Yunlang lowered his voice: "Because I don't have money to buy it."
Xin You was stunned, and the beautiful scene of a man in red clothes quietly reading a book flashed through his mind.
It turns out... is it because of poverty?
However, Xin You still discounted Duan Yunlang's words: "Where did my cousin hear the gossip?"
"Really. Even though Mr. He is a marquis, life is actually difficult. Cousin, don't tell others, just know it in your heart." Duan Yunlang didn't hesitate until he made it clear. After all, his cousin is from a girl's family. Thin-skinned.
Xinyou: "..." Why should she know this?
He Qingxiao didn't know that "Miss Kou" knew more about him, so he quickly arranged for several men to investigate Mr. Song Ling, but the investigation reached a deadlock.
No matter whether we asked the book writers or the bookstores, no one had seen Mr. Songling.
This situation is not too surprising. There are many aborigines in the capital, and there are also many outsiders who come to the capital to do business, study, and find work. Even if Jin Linwei is all-seeing in the eyes of officials, without knowing his appearance and origin, finding someone who has almost no contact with others is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
The easiest way is to keep an eye on Miss Kou and wait for Mr. Songling to show up.
He Qingxiao went to Qingsong Bookstore again.
This time it was evening, so he avoided the time when there were many people buying books. While He Qingxiao was waiting for Xin You to come from the east courtyard, he simply walked to the familiar bookshelf and picked up a new travel journal to read slowly.
When Xin You came over, this was what he saw.
It was a very familiar scene, and after hearing Duan Yunlang's words, he couldn't help but look up to the money bag around He Qingxiao's waist.
He Qingxiao noticed Xin You's arrival, put down the book and walked over.
"Miss Kou, please take a step to speak."
Considering that there was no one around at this time, Xin You took He Qingxiao directly into the reception room.
"Master He is looking for me because of Mr. Songling?"
Xin You was grateful to He Qingxiao for helping him many times, and felt guilty because she misunderstood that He Qingxiao had committed a murder. If it wasn't for revenge, she wouldn't have let He Qingxiao's efforts go in vain, but now she could only deceive him to the end.
"Yes. We have been investigating in many ways these past two days, but there is no clue about Mr. Song Ling. I'm afraid we will have to trouble Miss Kou."
Xinyou smiled: "How does Mr. He plan to trouble me?"
He Qingxiao was startled.
He was always keen, so he could certainly detect Miss Kou's relaxation in front of him. What happened that caused Miss Kou's attitude to change slightly?
And this is undoubtedly a good change.
He Qingxiao thought quickly.
Not only has he not been of much help recently, but he has also come to trouble Miss Kou. The only thing he has ever done is to buy a travel journal?
"Master He?"
He Qingxiao retracted her unrestrained thoughts and coughed lightly: "Miss Kou, would you mind arranging for one of your subordinates to guard near the bookstore?"
Dropped an extra update to comfort book friends who are working or going to school today.
