There was a loud noise and the door was smashed open.
Xin You couldn't see what was going on outside where she was hiding, so she could only infer from the sounds that many people had walked in.
Those people first went to the main room, carried lanterns, walked through the east and west rooms and the main room, and then came to the side room.
A familiar voice sounded: "It shouldn't be here, let's go."
Xinyou's eyes flashed.
It's Mr. He.
Xin You was inexplicably relieved when she found out that He Qingxiao was leading the team.
It doesn't go well every time I face him, I'm used to it.
Hearing the footsteps fading away, Xinyou breathed a sigh of relief, and her clenched palms were wet with sweat.
The courtyard door was smashed open, and Xin You had no intention of sleeping peacefully. She endured the hunger and cold and waited patiently for an hour. Then she walked out of the hiding place and walked out with gentle steps.
The door was wide open, and there was no need to climb over the wall. Xin You gathered her cloak and walked into the endless night.
As for the courtyard door, keep it as it is to prevent any clues from being discovered, and then send someone to lock it during the day.
It was already late at night, and the noise caused by Jin Linwei had dissipated, and the surroundings were silent.
Xin You took two steps before suddenly feeling something was wrong. The hand holding the dagger stretched out from the cloak and stabbed the person approaching.
After a brief exchange, a low voice sounded in my ears: "It's me."
Xin You paused and looked at the person who was very close.
In the darkness, she couldn't see the man's face clearly, but his voice was all too familiar.
"Master He?"
"follow me."
The cold wrist was immediately held by a big hand, and Xin You soon discovered that the place where He Qingxiao took her was the house she just walked out of.
The door closed, and Xin You pressed her hand on the wrist he held. She watched him bolt the door without saying a word and walked towards her.
The night was so dark that even as close as Chi Chi, his face still looked like a lake.
Xin You's eyelashes trembled and she said softly: "Master He, please come in and talk."
Without waiting for the other party to answer, she walked into the house and fumbled to light the lamp based on her familiarity with the furnishings in the house.
The light instantly filled the small room, and the man's features finally became clear.
He wore a black narrow-sleeved suit with dark red stripes, which was refreshing and neat, with a chill.
Xin You was wearing a dark cloak, her fair face hidden in her hood, and she was very confused.
Not to mention that it was pitch dark outside just now, even with the starlight and moonlight, her appearance should not be recognized immediately.
And when He Qingxiao looked at the girl who was completely hidden in the dark cloak, her heart settled.
The moment she appeared, he was sure it was her, and it was only now that he could see her face clearly that he felt real.
Xin You pulled down his hood and spoke first: "Master He, are you following me?"
She knew in her heart that she was most likely unlucky enough to happen upon it, and she asked this question to confirm this guess.
Sure enough, He Qingxiao shook her head slightly: "Miss Kou misunderstood, tonight is business."
He said, looking intently with a pair of clear eyes.
Xin You had an inexplicable feeling of being seen through. She couldn't help but tighten her fists and asked her doubts: "How did Mr. He know it was me?"
After asking this question, there was a moment of silence.
The wind howled outside, and He Qingxiao said, "When I came in to check, I saw the dressing mirror in this room, and I suddenly felt that this might be Miss Kou's place to stay."
At this point, he paused and said calmly: "It's just intuition."
Maybe it was because he noticed Miss Kou's empty earlobes that day, or maybe it was the "young man" who wanted to take his life earlier. When he saw the dresser with nothing in the simply furnished room, Suddenly I came up with this guess.
Because of this guess, he did not let his men continue the search and did not leave.
As it turns out, his instincts were right.
"Intuition?" Xin You murmured these two words repeatedly, feeling very complicated.
He had noticed her approaching Guchangbo Mansion, and he bumped into her tonight
This outfit might make you even more suspicious.
The day of action was indeed not chosen well.
Xin You sighed in her heart and didn't want to speak for a moment.
Next, I am afraid it will be difficult to escape his cross-examination.
"Where did Miss Kou go so late?"
Xin You pursed her lips and asked calmly, "Is this also within the scope of Mr. He's official investigation?"
He Qingxiao was silent again.
This time, he remained silent for a long time. It was so long that Xin You's legs felt numb even though he was wrapped in a cloak.
Finally, the man's deep voice sounded: "I wasn't here."
Xin You's heart skipped a beat, and she had an ominous premonition.
What does he mean?
When he was alert, he saw He Qingxiao taking a step forward.
Xin You took half a step back and was sure that something was wrong with the Master He he saw tonight.
She moved her lips, wanting to say it was too late, and she might as well talk about it tomorrow.
The bookstore was a familiar and safe place for her, unlike in this house without fireworks, where she was passive everywhere.
She didn't doubt his character, but she intuitively felt that he was in danger.
She had a hunch that what the other person said next would be difficult for her to deal with.
What did he find? What do you know?
Under the dim light, the girl's eyes were cold and bright, and He Qingxiao could clearly see the resistance in her eyes.
But this time, he could no longer pretend that he didn't know anything.
There are some things he must ask.
"Miss Kou."
The man's voice sounded, and I don't know whether it was because of the different circumstances or something, but it sounded a little strange.
Xin You calmed down and said calmly: "Master He, please tell me something."
She has never seen any horrific scenes, so why should she be afraid of him?
A trace of bitterness grew in my heart.
What she was afraid of was not actually him, but that the superficial peace was broken and they became completely opposites.
Sure enough, having a heartbeat was the most irrational and inappropriate thing for her.
"Miss Kou." He Qingxiao called again.
Xin You lowered her eyes and said in a calmer voice: "I'm listening."
After a short silence, He Qingxiao asked: "Who are you?"
Who are you?
Just one question was like a basin of ice water being poured down on her head, making Xinyou freeze in place.
Her heart fell straight down to the bottom of the deep cold pool.
Does He Qingxiao know her identity?
This was Xin You's first reaction.
No, she was clearly Kou Qingqing in people's eyes. Even those in the Shaoqing Mansion had never suspected that Kou Qingqing had changed. How did He Qingxiao know?
Is he deceiving her?
Xin You bit the tip of his tongue and forced himself to calm down.
"Why does Mr. He ask such a strange question?"
"strangeness?"
Xin You smiled, and her expression, which was numb due to the cold under the pressure, became more alert: "Isn't it strange? It's not the first day that Mr. He has met me. I am the owner of Qingsong Bookstore and the cousin of Shaoqing Mansion, Kou Qingqing."
He Qingxiao looked at the smiling girl and shook her head.
Xin You's thoughts changed rapidly, with a look of confusion on her face.
He Qingxiao stretched out his hand and landed it on her cheek, letting it go without touching the frosty skin.
"You are not Kou Qingqing."
Xin You heard him whisper.
