"Master Hou!"
Xu Zhihuai was in a daze for a moment, and suddenly called out to his back.
The meaning of his actions just now is self-evident. It was the same thing last time... He touched the child in her belly in an extremely subtle way, as if he had some subtle awareness of his little bit of blood.
Wei Li turned around and looked at her coldly.
"The child will move."
Xu Zhihuai spoke gently and slowly.
In the past few days, her fetal movement had been frequent, and she would always be suddenly startled by his vitality.
The old doctor's prescription really worked wonders, and the child reminded her all the time that maybe there was a "Wei Li" growing up in her belly.
Wei Li was stunned for a moment, just as he hesitated to react.
Xu Zhihuai said again: "Master Hou, the child can move."
A sudden coldness hit Wei Li's back, and it penetrated his chest, as if a cold arrow from the dark had suddenly penetrated his chest, penetrating the deepest part of his flesh and blood.
He was unexpectedly attacked by Xu Zhihuai.
This time he finally came to his senses, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked in a low voice: "What do you mean, empress? Are you threatening me?"
"Master Hou, don't worry, I didn't mean that."
"Then what do you mean? The one in your womb is a prince. His safety and good health are the great blessings of the Emperor, and I cannot get involved in that."
Xu Zhihuai saw that he was stubborn and said simply: "Didn't Mr. Hou say that? Let me keep this child. I just want Mr. Hou to know that everything is fine with the child now. Maybe I can really survive him. Then...will Lord Marquis be happy?"
Wei Li looked solemn, not wanting her to get the slightest clue to sneak attack on him.
"There is a successor to the royal family. As a minister, I am naturally happy."
He gave her a warning look, then threw up his sleeves and left.
By coincidence, the moment he walked out of the room, the child in his belly moved again. Xu Zhihuai lowered his eyes and said softly: "You'd better not be like him, otherwise..."
She hesitated to speak, suddenly feeling a little foolish.
Wei Li dressed gorgeously and went out to do errands, naturally to meet a big shot.
The person he wanted to meet was not the Marquis of Fengdu, but his first disciple and one of his most trusted "strategists", Zheng Xing, known as Zheng Xian'er.
He has been practicing Taoism for many years, and now lives in seclusion in Linyun Temple, practicing alchemy, and is like an expert outside the world.
Wei Li went to Linyun Temple, looked at the gray-haired Zheng Xing, smiled lightly and said, "We haven't seen each other for a few years, things have changed. Should I call you Commander Zheng now, or Daoist Zheng?"
"You can call me whatever you like, Lord Marquis. It's just a title. If you don't take it with you in life, you won't take it with you in death."
"Then let's be Taoist priest, so as not to involve the bad things in the past and hurt the harmony of the present."
"You can't dwell on the past. Lord Marquis, you should just say what you have to say."
Wei Li refused to drink the tea he brought and spat out two words coldly: "Settlement!"
Zheng Xing is also a master at pretending to be confused: "Master Hou wants money, but I don't have much."
"This Linyun Temple is valuable, but it is a pity that it is not as luxurious as Fengxian Palace."
"How can a person who practices Taoism be extravagant and wasteful... You must not violate your true heart in everything you do or do."
Wei Li smiled: "You scholars are really annoying, with your long talks, hypocrisy and despicableness. Let me ask you, how do your gods teach you to poison people?"
Seeing his anger in his smile, Zheng Xing said, "Master Hou, what happened last time is really because the people below acted recklessly and accidentally injured Master Hou."
"I almost lost my eyes, how can I count!"
"The Marquis is a sensible person. The current court has become extremely pedantic. The Emperor has relied on the Xie family for so many years, leaving too many messes. The Crown Prince is weak, incompetent, courageous, and childish in everything he does."
"I will settle accounts with you. There is no need to mention the prince."
"The Marquis is still so loyal to the Crown Prince..."
Wei Li smiled half-heartedly: "In those days, Taoist Zheng, who even conspired with me to massacre two entire villages for the sake of his master's dream, is he as loyal and loyal?"
Zheng Xing didn't speak anymore and fell into a long silence.
Wei Li protracted his tone and lowered his cold eyes slightly: "Lingyue Mountain... I haven't been there for a long time."
Everything that happened back then has been buried in my memory for too long, and every time I think of it, I always feel a vague sense of strangeness.
At that time, he was far less sophisticated and domineering than he is now, and he didn't have so much blood on his hands.
Zheng Xing thought for a while: "It would be no good for anyone to reveal what happened back then."
"I don't want any benefits. The person the prince wants to defeat is my enemy, Wei Li."
"The Marquis was also involved in what happened back then."
"No, you just acted secretly in my name. I didn't like killing people that much back then."
"They are the Marquis' men and horses, and the Marquis's token!"
"Still want to frame me? Okay, fine."
Wei Li said calmly: "It will be interesting when I turn your master's palace dedicated to gods and immortals into a ghost palace full of innocent souls. Everyone knows whether it is a human, a ghost or a demon!"
People who like to fish for fame and reputation are most afraid of losing their reputation.
Wei Li manipulated Zheng Xing in order to contain the Marquis of Fengdu.
Zheng Xing still gave in.
…
In the evening, Zhu Xuxing dined with Xu Zhihuai. During the dinner, he kept bringing her food, one bite after another, just shy of feeding it to her mouth.
Xu Zhihuai had no appetite, so he reluctantly ate some, then shook his head with a smile: "Xu took too much supplements in the afternoon, and his stomach is still full."
Zhu Xuxing's gentle palm fell on her belly and stroked it gently: "One person can't eat less for two people."
His hands were completely different from Wei Li's.
The joints are clear, white and clear, and there is no killing look.
Xu Zhihuai subconsciously grabbed his hand and put it against his cheek: "Your Highness's hand is so warm."
Zhu Xuxing smiled fondly, then put down his chopsticks, held her face with both hands, and looked straight at her: "You have always been cold. It is hot and humid here during the day, but the night wind is too cold at night. You must be careful. I will have to I just need to stay with you, no matter if you are cold or hot, I will always be there."
"That's very kind of you, Your Highness."
"you're good too."
The two exchanged a few sweet words before being interrupted by someone outside the door.
Wei Li appeared again, still wearing the official uniform he wore during the day, and his face was still refreshed and energetic.
Xu Zhihuai hurriedly lowered his eyes and heard Zhu Xuxing puzzled: "Why are you here?"
"Your Highness, I have something to report."
"Very urgent?"
"It's urgent."
Zhu Xuxing looked at Xu Zhihuai and saw that she had her head lowered and seemed unhappy. He just said, "Shall I help you go back to rest first?"
"good……"
Separated by a curtain, they felt safer, but they could still be heard clearly when they were talking outside.
Xu Zhihuai held his breath and listened to Wei Li mention Lingyue Mountain, and his heartbeat couldn't help but quicken.
Zhu Xuxing didn't quite understand what he meant: "You said you have something to do with Marquis Fengdu?"
"It's not a handle, it's a flaw, a stain."
Wei Li said slowly: "Your Highness, Fengdu Marquis has a murder case involving hundreds of people hidden in his hands."
