[Nine Kingdoms Night Snow] Diary of Prime Minister Dongli

I don't want to depend on anyone, but it seems to be starting to depend on you. —— Xue You

When Chengcang woke up the next day, he heard the housekeeper say that Xue You had gone to court.He didn't get up too late, and that one went to court too early.After Chengcang had breakfast, he went to Xue You's study.Seeing the potted plant by the window, Cheng Cang stopped for a while.

You Tan became a god from Epiphyllum's epiphany, so the original body was Epiphyllum.And Xue You and You Tan originally had the same soul, Xue You's original body can actually be called Epiphyllum.This potted plant looks a bit like Xue You.Gives a feeling of aloofness.It wasn't so obvious before, but after Chu Xuan passed away, Xue You became more and more cold.When we were together, we could still see the slight smile in those eyes, but now it is too calm.He really didn't like that person.

Looking past the pot of epiphyllum, Cheng Cang went to find some books to read.Anyway, I have nothing to do now, just read a book to pass the time.When he was in the underworld, he still had to help the king of the underworld to deal with affairs, and he really felt very free here.There are many books in Xue You's study room, and there are all kinds of books.Based on his understanding of Xue You, he knew that this person would not be like those nerds who only read the books of saints.

When he was in the underworld, he occasionally went to the ghost market to listen to books.Listen to them talk about some miscellaneous notes in the world.Xue You also has it here, so he took a copy to read. "Anecdotes of Dongli", you can tell from the title of the book that it is about the Dongli country.But after reading it, Cheng Cang knew that this book was about strange things that happened in various parts of Dongli Country.Moreover, there are some special places about Dongli Country, so it is a book for understanding Dongli Country.To be able to write this book, I think I have been to many places.

Of course, it is also possible who compiled it.Bring together stories that others know.Then it became such a book.Chengcang is not interested in its source at all, and the content in the book is quite interesting.Of course, there is nothing that can surprise this Highness of the Underworld.

It may be very strange to ordinary people, but it can only be regarded as commonplace for him.So it's just to pass the time.

When Xue You came back, he saw Cheng Cang sitting on his usual office chair with a book in his hand.How to put it, it seems to be a lot softer.Seeing Cheng Cang like this, Xue You felt much less indifferent than usual.Seeing the butler bringing tea, Xue You said something to him in a low voice, then walked in with the tea.

"Is it boring?" Seeing that Cheng Cang didn't look at it at all, and just drank tea, Xue You asked.

Cheng Cang, who was drinking tea, heard him speak and almost knocked his teacup.Of course it's just barely.Putting down the teacup as calmly as possible, Cheng Cang said, "Is the matter settled?" Looking at the time, it's already noon, are there really so many things to deal with?As for the boringness of his question, he didn't want to answer it.

Xue You nodded and sat down beside him.With a glance, he saw the book Chengcang was reading.He actually finished reading all the miscellaneous books in the study.Thanks to his good memory, he remembered all of these after seeing them.So he completely remembered the content of the book Chengcang read.

"Let's go eat." The butler has already asked people to prepare lunch.And this person has been in the study all morning, so he must be very boring.He was the one who invited people here, and it really shouldn't have been left here.So he took care of things in the morning.In the afternoon, you can do what you need to do.

Cheng Cang put down the book in his hand, and went to have lunch with Xue You.What puzzled Chengcang was that this man not only lived in a simple place, but also didn't eat very good food.It can only be said to be average.I really don't know where Xue You's salary has been used.

Later, when Chengcang asked about this matter, Xue You raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "You Epiphyllum spent a lot of money."Cheng Cang said that he really didn't expect this to be the case, that You Tan, with such a simple temperament, actually knew how to spend time and drink.Of course, that was later.

"Let's go out together in the afternoon." After lunch, Xue You said so.Cheng Cang looked at him with a trace of questioning in his eyes.This person should be dealing with business, so it's not suitable for him to go together.Xue You seemed to understand the meaning of his eyes, and explained: "I have made an appointment with the Fourth Highness to meet at the end of the third quarter."

Hearing what Xue You said, Cheng Cang knew that he was going to start investigating Chu Xuan's case.This person, as expected, always remembers.But isn't that the purpose of his coming here this time, it's better to finish it earlier.That way he can go back to the underworld sooner.Although I didn't know the reason why Xue You asked me to come here at the time, but at that time, I handed over the time in the underworld to Mu Jing.If you go back after that, you will probably be complained for a long time.

"You don't come to the world often, how about going out for a stroll first?" It's autumn now, so I don't feel hot in the afternoon.Besides, Dongli Country is a country in the very north of the mainland, and it enters winter earlier than other places.

It's true that Chengcang doesn't come to the world very often, and Xue You's kind intentions, he naturally didn't refuse.As the capital of Dongli Country, Lancang City can be said to be very prosperous.This is a place that has not yet been burned by war.The wars of the Nine Kingdoms are everywhere, and so is the border of the Dongli Kingdom.

However, although the territory of Dongli Kingdom is not very large, its national strength is still acceptable.Therefore, those countries that wanted to make a move to leave the country did not get much benefit.Looking at the pedestrians, Chengcang felt that this is a place where it is easy to fall into a comfortable place.

He and Xue You strolled around the market for a while, and then entered a tea house named Qinglan.Xue You's face is obviously easy to recognize, so it is easy for people around him to know his identity.But at this time Chengcang knew that Xue You was really popular in Lancang City.His reputation is really good.Almost everyone who saw him greeted him with a warm smile, although Xue You just looked at them without changing his expression.

They chose a table by the window on the second floor, and after asking Cheng Cang, Xue You ordered two cups of purple star scented tea.This kind of scented tea that grows in the purple country in the south is very popular in the north country.But not everyone can afford it.After all, it is not so easy to bring them to the Northland like this.

Xue You likes to smell the scent of purple star flower tea, and the sight of watching purple star flower blooming in the water is very beautiful.But he doesn't drink much, and often just takes a few sips.Xue You's own taste is relatively mild. The fragrance of this scented tea is not very strong, but I don't like it very much when I drink it.

When Xue You is at home, he usually drinks green tea with a few leaves and brews it until the second time.Everyone in the Xue residence knows this habit.Chengcang also knew it. He had seen Xue You make tea, and that elegant temperament looked very beautiful.But he still felt that the tea Xue You drank was too weak.

Chengcang also drank purple star scented tea when he was in the world. He had been to Zi country before and drank it there.Although it is very authentic, it can only be said to be average for him.Perhaps it should be said that it didn't quite appeal to him.Cheng Cang drank more green tea, but it was not as light as Xue You's.

Seeing Xue You put down the cup, Cheng Cang reckoned that it was almost time.I don't know where Xue You and the Fourth Highness made an appointment to meet.But Chengcang soon knew, because he heard footsteps, walking towards them cheerfully.

Seeing a child in his early ten years old appear, Cheng Cang guessed whether the Fourth Highness Xue You mentioned meant this one.Behind the child was another person, dressed in black clothes, with a sword pinned to his waist, his lips were pursed, and his eyes were always on the child.That person is probably the child's guard.

After the child appeared, Xue You took them to the box that had been reserved earlier.Chengcang was a little curious, whether he had already made an appointment in the morning.After all, I didn't hear him tell the shopkeeper about the box just now.But it's just a little curiosity.

Chengcang could see that the child, the Fourth Prince of Dongli Kingdom, seemed to like Xue You very much.It was poisoned before, but it didn't seem to have affected him much.Perhaps this child is too cheerful.Those bad things can be forgotten relatively quickly.

Cheng Cang also discovered that Xue You was really skilled in questioning.He was able to ask all the things he needed to know, but he tried his best not to touch the child's heartache.As for the matter of Chu Xuan, Xue You tried not to talk about it.Not only because Chu Xuan is Xue You's friend, that person is also the elder brother of the fourth prince Chu Zhan.

The two brothers have a very good relationship. Chu Xuan is almost five years older than Chu Zhan, and she can be said to be very fond of this younger brother.Of course, there was one thing Cheng Cang didn't realize, but Xue You knew it from the beginning: Chu Zhan was a little afraid of Cheng Cang.He has always known that Chengcang is indifferent, and he has been in the underworld for many years, so it is normal for children to be afraid.But I didn't expect to scare a prince in his early ten years.

Seeing that Chu Zhan was as close to him as possible and away from Chengcang, Xue You's expression changed slightly, but he still didn't smile.After all the questions were asked, Chu Zhan returned to the palace with the guard.As for Xue You and Cheng Cang, of course they went to investigate the suspects.

Liu Chen, at the age of 22, served as the Minister of the Household Department.It is said that the Liu family once gave birth to a talented woman, and then married into the Dugu family, one of the founding heroes.Of course, that was a long time ago, and Xue You also learned about it from some miscellaneous notes.The woman who is said to be very good at solving crimes is already a mother, and the child is probably almost his age.

The reason why everyone thinks of that person is because Liu Chen is from the Liu family.Not to mention the Dugu family, the Liu family also has a lot of connections with Prince Yan Min of Dongli Kingdom.So this time things are not so easy to check.Liu Chen had met Chu Zhan that day, but he couldn't say that it must have something to do with him.

Xue You and Cheng Cang would go to Liu's house, naturally they wanted to get some news from Liu Chen.Xue You and Liu Chen have also dealt with each other, but they are not very close, and they only communicate with each other during business.There is no intersection at other times.Based on Xue You's understanding of Liu Chen, he is a person who always smiles.It looks mild.

The reason for the appearance is that there are many people who can pretend.In a place like the officialdom, there are a few who can really smile at everyone.What's more, it is an important official like Liu Chen who is in a high position.

When Xue You and Cheng Cang went to Liu's Mansion, they happened to meet Liu Chen who was about to go out.It was a gentle and handsome man.Such a person will make people feel easy to get along with, and it is easy to attract people to approach.Of course, Xue You is not the kind of person who will be attracted to approach.Compared with Liu Chen, Xue You's radiance is stronger.This is a boy who is unforgettable just because of his appearance.

Liu Chen was obviously taken aback when he saw Xue You. He actually admired Xue You, but he felt that Xue You was not easy to get along with.Seeing Xue You appearing here, he obviously didn't know what this person was going to do.

"Is Master Liu in a hurry?" Since he was looking for someone for something, Xue You spoke first.Anyway, he is not like Chengcang.Besides, to find out about Chu Xuan's affairs, there is no need for him to be arrogant and not talk to others now.

"I just want to go out for a stroll. If Mr. Xue has something to do, please come in." Liu Chen opened his mouth and invited him in first, and ordered his servants to make tea.Given his familiarity with Xue You, he definitely wouldn't come to chat with him.So he directly invited the two of them to a special meeting place.No one can enter this place without his permission.

Xue You and Cheng Cang sat down opposite Liu Chen, and it didn't take long before they heard a knock on the door.Liu Chen said to come in, and a servant girl came in with tea, served tea for them, then backed out, and closed the door by the way.

"Tea, please." Even if you have something to do, you can't lose the basic etiquette.Liu Chen can't be said to be the kind of student who would be well-behaved in front of the teacher. Although this person looks gentle, he is proud in his bones.So he was smiling, but there was a layer of alienation in his eyes.

Xue You thanked him, took a sip from his teacup, and then talked about the purpose of his visit this time. "Did Master Liu go to the fourth prince's place in the afternoon before the ninth day?" For someone in Liu Chen's position, it's useless to beat around the bush, so Xue You asked directly.

Liu Chen didn't expect him to ask such a question suddenly, but he nodded anyway.He had heard before that Xue You had a good relationship with the third prince, but he didn't expect that he would continue to investigate after he was dead.And the one next to Xue You has a very strong oppressive force.Even His Majesty does not have such an obvious kingly aura.Don't know what kind of identity?

"I think Mr. Liu already knows the purpose of my visit today. I wonder if Mr. Liu can talk about what happened that day?" Xue You turned the teacup, but looked at Liu Chen with dark eyes.Liu Chen was slightly taken aback by his gaze.People outside said that Lord Xue of Dali Temple is the most beautiful person in Lancang Emperor's Capital of Dongli Country, and he felt similarly.It's just that when the person who really met those eyes felt that there were no words to fully describe their beauty.

After recovering in an instant, Liu Chen began to talk about the events of that day.He went to visit Chu Zhan. The relationship between the Liu family and the royal family can be said to be very good.Especially Chu Zhan, his late mother and concubine came from the Liu family.The Liu family plays a very important role in the court, but it is a very low-key family.

Xue You noticed from Liu Chen's words that besides Liu Chen, there was another person who went to Chu Zhan's place that day, the left minister Shangguan Rong.Liu Chen hesitated when he said that name, because everyone in the court knew that Xue You's appreciation from His Majesty had something to do with Shangguan Rong.It was Zuo Xiang Shangguan Rong who knew Xue You's talent first, and then introduced him to His Majesty.

So in name, Shangguan Rong can be regarded as Xue You's mentor.But he finally said it.That was something Xue You struggled with, and it had nothing to do with him.He's just saying what he knows.

However, he could see that Xue You's expression hadn't changed much.It seems that it has been like this since he returned from leave, even when he heard Shangguan Rong's name, he didn't even raise his eyebrows.It was as if everything was as he expected.Of course, another possibility is that because of the death of the Third Highness, nothing can affect this person's mood.

Xue You put down the teacup and said, "Thank you Master Liu, let's take our leave first." Saying this, the person had already stood up.

Liu Chen didn't hold back too much when he arrived, but just got up to send them away.Because of this incident, Liu Chen added a little bit to his impression of Xue You in the future: emphasizing friendship.It is rare to be able to do so much for a dead person.

"If you find it difficult, I'll check it out." Seeing Xue You walking in silence, Cheng Cang stretched out his hand to hold him, and said.Although he didn't know anything about Dongli Guochaotang, he didn't know many things about Xue You's past.But from the conversation between the two of them just now, he could tell that the person named Shangguan Rong must have some relationship with Xue You.

Xue You stopped, looked at him and said firmly, "No, I want to find out by myself." He has to find out all the things that have wronged Chu Xuan.Chengcang has already helped him, he can't rely too much on others.Besides, it's meaningless if you don't check it yourself.This is the only thing he can do for his dead friend now, and it must be done.

"Let's go have dinner first." Seeing that Cheng Cang was silent, Xue You said so.Chengcang stayed with him all afternoon, and now it's almost time for dinner.He planned to go to Zuo Xiang's house at night so that he wouldn't eat at Xue's house.

Chengcang sighed inwardly, then nodded.Since it was Xue You's own decision, so be it.

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