The man's voice was very soft, but it hit Xin You's heart like a heavy hammer.
Is there anyone else in this world that she cares about?
She looked at the man in front of her and thought, if she doesn't deceive herself, there is. It's just that this care cannot be put on the scale and compared with the tragic death of my mother and the others.
So she replied calmly: "No more."
Hearing this answer, He Qingxiao's many emotions were covered by calmness, and her voice was low and firm: "But there are still many people in the world who care about Miss Kou."
Xin You smiled: "It's strange for Mr. He to say these things. I just offended Prince Qing with my words and was a little embarrassed by him, but it's not——"
"You are planning to assassinate Prince Qing." He Qingxiao interrupted her.
He was determined and straightforward, as if he was there at the time.
Xin You refused to admit it: "Master He misunderstood——"
The man's actions made her forget to continue speaking.
He suddenly stepped forward and held her wrist. When she was stunned, he took out the thin blade from her palm.
Because the blade was hidden, the girl's tender palms were cut with cuts, and blood seeped out of her fair skin.
"What is this?" He Qingxiao asked, holding the blade.
In Xin You's impression, Mr. He was good-looking, gentle, and measured in his advances and retreats, but now she could hear sullenness in his tone.
It's another side she hasn't seen before.
Xin You pursed her lips tightly, and the man in front of her was also persistent, staring at her and waiting for a response.
"It's a blade." After a long stalemate, Xin You spoke.
This answer made He Qingxiao look helpless.
He is not blind.
"Yes, I wanted to take Prince Qing's life." Xinyou admitted and asked her doubts, "How did Lord He know?"
"Gu Changbo was suddenly killed, and people were panicked. Therefore, Gu Changbo's mansion has been under the attention of Jinlin Guards. That day, Gu Changbo's prince Dai Ze suddenly went to Qingsong Bookstore. I heard from my subordinates that Miss Kou went to Gu Changbo. He Qingxiao looked at Xin You, "Miss Kou hated Gu Changbo's house to the core, so why did she send a memorial gift? When I received the news that Prince Qing went to the bookstore, I started to speculate. .”
When he said this, he paused, but Xin You's expression didn't change at all, and he felt scared in his heart.
This emotion was unfamiliar, something he had never felt before.
"The purpose of Miss Kou sending the sacrifice is to bring King Qing through Dai Ze, the crown prince of Guchang Bo. And King Yinqing doesn't come here just to chat."
Xin You's injured hand closed slightly: "How did Master He know that he was using a blade?"
Naturally, the blade was not in her hand from the beginning, but was properly hidden in her sleeve. Later, Master He ruined it, and King Qing's attention turned to Master He, so she kept it in her hand.
He Qingxiao's eyes fell on her hands and she gave an explanation: "Since I entered, Miss Kou's hand has not let go, and I -"
He seemed to have thought of something, and his tone paused slightly before continuing: "And I have a good sense of smell, so I can't ignore the faint smell of blood."
Xin You lowered his eyes and smiled bitterly: "Master He is really aware of everything."
He Qingxiao was silent for a moment and asked, "Miss Kou, are you blaming me for ruining your business?"
Xin You answered truthfully: "A little bit."
She knew he was doing it for her own good, but what she wanted was not to live an ignoble existence. If she couldn't avenge her mother and the others, she would not be happy even if she was sitting on a mountain of gold and silver and enjoying delicacies every day.
"Miss Kou, wait a moment."
He Qingxiao walked out and returned a short time later with ointment and fine cloth in his hands.
Xin You watched silently as he grabbed her hand, applied ointment, and wrapped her palm with a soft white cloth.
"It's not that delicate. Master He doesn't have to be like this." Xinyou pulled back her hand.
Her wrist was firmly grasped by the other party's hand.
"I am a very unlucky person. I have realized it since I was sensible..."
Xin You stopped moving unconsciously.
"I get injured from time to time, and occasionally I almost die. I have never seen my parents. Maybe in this world,
The only one I care about is Aunt Gui..." The man's voice was as clear and clean as spring water. There was no self-pity or inciting emotions. He was just telling the girl in front of him, "Life is so difficult, it seems that there is no regret in giving up. But I still feel that Life is good, you can read books, see the scenery, and meet interesting people and things. Miss Kou, you are only seventeen years old. When you are seventy years old, wouldn't it be nice to tell your descendants about your youthful past of revenge and revenge?"
After he finished speaking, he also bandaged up, and looked at the girl in front of him with a pair of black eyes.
Xin You saw the deeply hidden prayer in his eyes, and the word "no" suddenly couldn't be said.
She looked down at her hand, which was wrapped in fine cloth. It was wrapped very carefully.
"Although the wound is thin, it is a bit deep. Wrapping it up can prevent it from touching the water. Remember to take it off and change the dressing at night."
"Thank you, Mr. He." Xin You thanked him, but never answered "yes" or "no".
She cherishes her life and will not hesitate to take it when necessary.
But one thing she was sure of was that she would never be able to bear the fact that Prince Qing had been acting as a superior prince, and in the future he would be the prince and the master of Daxia.
He Qingxiao saw her determination, pondered for a moment, and said something: "Prince Qing and others are determined to provide disaster relief in the north, and it is very likely that they have committed corruption."
Xin You was slightly startled: "Master He, do you have any clues?"
"Two days ago, the Jinlin Guards found a man acting suspiciously. After arresting him and interrogating him, he claimed that he was the son of the chief administrator of Beiquan County. The most severely affected by the Dingbei earthquake was Bei'an County. Beiquan County is the closest to Bei'an County and the damage was also It's very serious. This person said that countless Beiquan victims froze to death and starved to death without waiting for relief. His father reported it to the police but was brutally killed. He fled all the way to the capital and wanted to file a lawsuit, but was chased and killed by Wu Yanting, the commander of the Beijing camp. ——"
"Wait a minute." Xin You looked a little strange, "Is this person a young man of medium build and thin, with delicate features?"
He Qingxiao was startled: "Do you know Miss Kou?"
"I don't know him, but I may have seen him." Xin You didn't finish her sentence, but she was almost certain that it was the young man who hid under her carriage that day. "Master He, can I see him? It's best to watch him quietly. One glance, no need to alarm the other person, to see if it is the person I have seen."
He Qingxiao was not afraid of Xin You's request, but he was afraid that her heart would be frozen and she would only have the will to die, so he agreed naturally.
Xin You quickly saw the person through a specially set hole in the wall.
It was undoubtedly the young man I met on the day I went to Qianying Mountain.
"It's him." Xin You didn't hide anything and told He Qingxiao what happened that day.
"It seems that what this person said is more credible."
"What are you going to do, Master He?"
"I have sent someone secretly to Dingbei for verification. If what that person said is true, I will let you know." He Qingxiao looked at Xin You and asked seriously, "Miss Kou, can you give me some time?"
This time, he finally got the answer he wanted to hear.
"Okay." Xin You said softly.
