The Big Devil vs. the Dark Villain

“So I suspect the news released by the city lord is false.

That person definitely cannot be the White-robed Sword Immortal. Even though some people have seen him, they must be a fake."

As Xu Xiaofu spoke, he began to sigh and look worried. Then, he firmly refused to believe that it was true and muttered to himself.

Nan Zhiyi looked at his reaction with amusement. She didn't expect that this man respected her so much. She would rather believe that there was something wrong with the city lord than believe that he would collaborate with the enemy and sell out his country.

"Brother Xu, why don't you go to bed early?

There is no point in thinking so much now. When they get married, we will know whether Tianyi Sect will come or not, right?"

"Hey, Brother Nan is really smart. He found the key point right away. But it's curfew now, and I can't go back!"

Xu Xiaofu's eyes rolled around and he put his head on the table, looking at Nan Zhiyi pitifully, like a big boss begging for shelter.

"How about you take me in for a night? I can just sleep on the floor in the outer room."

"No, you can rest here, I'll go and squeeze in with Brother Song."

Nan Zhiyi saw through the other party's little thoughts at a glance, but didn't care. After all, the house would be empty if it wasn't lived in, which was a waste. Giving it to him to live in could also be a favor.

"That's so sorry." Xu Xiaofu said sorry, but he swiftly ran into the inner room, leaned against the bed, looked very happy, and didn't want to leave.

"Thank you, Brother Nan."

"Well, it's okay. I'll go and rest first." Nan Zhiyi stood up calmly and ignored him. When he was about to go out, the man called him again.

"Brother Nan, help me deliver this package to Aunt Xu's bun shop on the other side of the West City Gate tomorrow. Just tell her that a stranger asked you to deliver it on her behalf. She will definitely accept it. Thank you."

Nan Zhiyi took the green money bag thrown out from inside, shook it, and found that there was more money in it than what was given to him in the morning. It seemed that he had made a lot of money again.

This mother and son are quite interesting. One thinks the other is an uneducated gangster, while the other secretly earns money to supplement the family income.

Pushing open the door, Xuanyuan Huaixi woke up at some point and sat up in a daze, with a few hairs standing up on his head, looking silly.

"Awake, are you hungry?"

"You're back, how are you?"

"A little hungry."

"Yeah, not bad."

The two spoke at the same time, then smiled at each other. After Nan Zhiyi put his things away, he went out to the small kitchen of the inn.

Xuanyuan Huaixi stood up and followed him, listening to him talk about what he had seen and heard today while helping to pick vegetables.

After nightfall, the inn no longer provides food, but there are still some dishes in the small kitchen, and customers can make some simple meals according to their needs.

After a busy day and feeling a little tired, Nan Zhiyi prepared to make some simple egg and vegetable noodles.

First, knead the dough and let it rise. Then, fry four eggs, two for each person, and put them at the bottom of a bowl. Then, mix a special seasoning and start preparing the rest.

After it was done, the two of them sat down on the bench in the small kitchen and started to eat. The eggs were fried golden and crispy, the noodles were tender and chewy, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. It tasted surprisingly good.

"Huaixi, it's getting late. Just eat the simple food I made. I'll buy you something delicious tomorrow."

"Ayi's cooking is very good. It tastes like home and is better than those delicacies outside."

Sometimes they had no time to eat during marches and battles, but Xuanyuan Huaixi didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Instead, he ate happily and even drank the soup.

For the cook and the eater, eating the food they cook is a great recognition and encouragement to them.

Nan Zhiyi was also very happy. She packed up quickly and the two of them went back to the room hand in hand.

They had just finished their meal and were not very sleepy. The two of them snuggled up to each other and chatted about random things.

"I thought that Your Majesty would have a spoiled appetite after eating so many delicious foods in the royal city over the years, but I didn't expect that he is so easy to feed!"

"Can Huaixi tell me about your past?"

"There's nothing much to say about the past. Every day I just looked for food and slept. If I didn't find any, I would starve. How about you?"

“I practice every day, and my fellow practitioners bring food to my room.

We grow vegetables in our yard. We come down the mountain to help occasionally and give them the money we earn.

It's quite leisurely and relaxing, much happier than when Huaixi was a child. You've suffered a lot these years."

"It's not bad, it's all over."

"Well, things will get better and better in the future. I will get you whatever Huaixi likes. You won't be alone in the future. I will be by your side."

“By the way, they have scheduled the wedding banquet for the day after the Lantern Festival in a few days.

At that time, I will find someone to sneak into their flower boat the day before, observe them first, and then expose them the next day to see how to deal with them?

what do you think? "

"I didn't expect that your power has penetrated so deeply, Ayi. Aren't you worried that I think you're overreaching and might trip you up?

If I betray you in the future, all the hard work you have put in over the years will be uprooted and destroyed in an instant."

"Well...how should I put it, I believe Huaixi would not do this, you are not such a petty person.

And you will definitely not become my enemy in the future. If that day really comes, you must have your considerations.

But those things are not something I can decide. With Second Senior Brother’s integrity, he can’t easily lose to you. Anyway, I can’t compare with him in calculation and business.”

"Is your second senior brother the astrologer Xuan Yao? I've heard of him. I heard that he's good at calculating star tracks and knows the future of the world.

He just has a bad temper. I originally thought he was the one who came down the mountain with me!"

“Yes, it’s him. It seems that the person who originally planned to go down the mountain with you was indeed from Liuhe Palace.

After a long period of war, the Chen Kingdom really needs peace.

But when they thought about your temper, they felt that no one in Liuhe Palace could control you, and they were afraid that you would bully others, so they pushed me.

Before, I had no worldly desires other than cultivation, and they felt that this could play a role to some extent.

I didn’t expect that we would be so compatible.”

Nan Zhiyi laughed as she spoke, like ice and snow melting, revealing a touch of fragrance that softened her cold brows.

"Then they did a good thing by bringing us together.

Indeed, we are a good match, Yi~"

Xuanyuan Huaixi said as he got up from Nan Zhiyi's arms and kissed her chin.

The moonlight is like water and there is still a lot of time, which is perfect for doing some activities that are not suitable for children and helping to digest food.

After finishing the work, Nan Zhiyi cleaned Xuanyuan Huaixi and stuffed him into the soft quilt.

Leaning against the windowsill, the cold bright moon outside the house was reflected in his eyes, making it impossible to see the expression in his eyes.

Looking back at the person on the bed, there was no trace of warmth left. "Betrayal? That's quite interesting."

"The naughty kid still needs a lesson."