Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

He even asked what the problem was?

That’s not a problem!

No matter how resolute Ye Zhen was, she couldn't resist his bright gaze and pretended to drink more.

She mustered up her courage and decisively snatched the teacup from Li Xuan'an. The moment their fingers touched, they subconsciously dodged, not daring to look each other in the eye at close range.

Especially Li Xuan, who was calm and wanted to continue drinking tea just a moment ago, looked at his empty right hand and subconsciously licked the corner of his lower lip with the tip of his tongue, trying to suppress the inexplicable burning sensation in his body.

Ye Zhen immediately hid the cup behind her back, picked up another one, and touched the teapot, which was completely cold. Without saying a word, she walked to the door and said, "Liuxia, boil a pot of hot water for tea."

After saying this, she realized how difficult it was to boil hot water in the temple. Firstly, the temple was full of men, and apart from drinking tea and cooking, they used cold water to wash almost all year round. Secondly, there were Taoist children who came every day to fetch water and chop firewood, so there was not much left for them.

Liuxia has to cook and wash every day, and also make sure there is enough water for decocting medicine. It would probably take a while to boil another pot of hot water now.

Li Xuan was not polite actually, he felt that herbal tea was very suitable for him now.

But the teapot was gone, so he leaned back in his chair, his lips curled up leisurely, "In this case, I can't let the second young lady down."

Ye Zhen saw that his eyebrows were raised, his expression was relaxed, and there was a hint of intentional teasing in his eyes.

Her expression was obviously gloomy. "I neglected Second Master. I hope you don't blame me."

Li Xuan'an stroked the empty teacup with his fingers, his beautiful black eyes fixed on her face, as if he didn't understand why she suddenly changed her attitude.

Ye Zhen deliberately avoided his gaze and returned to the topic, "The old woman pretended to be disabled and waited in the cave. How could she be sure that it was me who delivered the porridge?"

Li Xuan'an paused for a moment, "She has no reason to do this."

Ye Zhen couldn't control her emotions, "Who is the Second Master talking about?"

Li Xuan noticed that her voice suddenly rose, and a dark color immediately covered his eyes. "She won't do anything under my nose."

Ye Zhen wanted to ask, how can you be sure?

But she finally held back. She didn't want to beat around the bush with him, so she said bluntly, "The princess is kind-hearted and gave me the opportunity to do good deeds. She is an upright and bright person. I'm afraid that someone around her has been taken advantage of."

Li Xuan said, "The believers at the foot of the mountain originally came to me for divination, and she arranged for the porridge relief on the spur of the moment."

Is he... speaking for Meng Qianru?

There are too many coincidences, which makes people suspicious. Ye Zhen has no evidence to prove that it is related to Meng Qianru, but he is just talking about the facts. He would rather take the responsibility and make it clear that it has nothing to do with Meng Qianru.

Ye Zhen sneered in his heart, what else is there to say.

Li Xuan added, "I will find out the truth after I have interrogated the old woman."

Ye Zhen stood up and saluted, "I am sorry to trouble you again."

Li Xuan saw that she was full of alienation, frowned slightly, and emphasized, "I said that as long as it is related to you, it is not a problem."

"The assassins and the old woman are all killers. If you can't find the mastermind behind it, you won't be safe anywhere."

When he said this, the anxiety and worry in his eyes were so obvious.

But Ye Zhen looked at her nose and looked at her heart, "So I should go back to Beijing as soon as possible and not drag you and the princess down any longer."

Li Xuan'an took a deep breath, his fingers tightly grasping the edge of the table, "You..."

"Master Imperial Master, the formation has been set up."

The Jinyiwei in front of the door reported and extinguished the spark of conflict between the two in time.

Li Xuan said coldly, "I know, I'll go later."

The Jinyiwei heard that the imperial teacher's tone was not good and retreated quietly.

Liuxia came in with the hot water and suddenly felt a layer of cold air covering the room. She glanced at her master and the imperial teacher, unable to tell what was wrong, and asked in a trembling voice, "Second Miss, do you want more water?"

Seeing Li Xu'an standing up, Ye Zhen said, "Send it to the Second Master's room."

So after a while, Sancho looked at the boiling hot teapot on the table in disbelief, and then looked at Li Xuan'an with a disappointed face, "Are you really capable? I saved his life, gave him medicine, and bought candied fruit, but how come you came back without even a sip of hot tea?"

"You've hurt your face, and you're so embarrassed to come back with such a good opportunity?"

Normally, Li Xuan was very attentive to Ye Zhen, and Sancho was worried that the foundation of Taoism would be destroyed. Today, Li Xuan was treated coldly, and he felt that it was not good enough.

Li Xuan frowned, "The tea in the temple is not good, she doesn't want me to drink too much."

"Tsk." Sancho waved his sleeves, looking disdainful, "There's only a wall between the two rooms, and the doors and windows were open just now. It's not like I didn't hear anything."

Li Xu'an rarely showed impatience on his face, "Little Master, do you have nothing to do but eavesdrop on other people's affairs?"

Sancho felt that something was wrong based on his many experiences. He was startled and immediately admitted his mistake. "The magic circle is ready. You can start at any time."

"But soul-examination consumes spiritual energy, and you are not in good health right now...why don't I do it?"

Li Xuan smiled contemptuously, "How can a mere soul-examination trap me?"

Sancho's heart was in his throat, but he had to give a thumbs up, "Okay, okay, the state teacher is the best."

Meng Qianru knew that he was going to interrogate the soul and hurried over, but unfortunately she was still half a step too late. Sancho was guarding outside the door, and the magic bell hanging under the eaves was already moving without wind.

Meng Qianru looked nervous, "How can you let him examine the soul himself? His body can't handle it."

Sancho comforted him, "The national teacher knows what's going on."

Meng Qianru understood Taoism, so she was even more worried. "How can I not worry?"

"The Imperial Master is also concerned about the Princess' safety."

Because of Ye Zhen's shout, everyone now thinks that these women are going to harm Princess Pingyang.

Meng Qianru's face was pale, her lips were tightly pursed, and the back of her burned hand was bandaged with a handkerchief. She stood outside the door and refused to leave.

Ye Zhen could see her red and swollen eyes through the window.

She asked Liuxia, "Princess Pingyang likes the Imperial Master, right?"

Liuxia followed her and looked out with her hands on her cheeks. "I don't know, but I know that the Imperial Master is not as gentle to the Princess as he is to you."

Ye Zhen said, "How do you know he treats the princess badly? You are not always by his side, so how do you know how he treats the princess when no one is around?"

Liuxia puffed out her chest and said, "From the time the princess arrived at Baiyun Temple, the door was open when they were talking, and the Jinyiwei and palace maids were waiting outside. How could there be no one there?"

Yes, you see, he would not flirt with Meng Qianru casually, but to her... he looked indifferent on the surface, but was so close to her in private, and he either deliberately used the handkerchief made from the small clothes in front of her, or he hinted at what happened that night intentionally or unintentionally.

In fact, it is true. How can she be compared with the noble Princess Pingyang?

Liuxia didn't know that she felt bitter, and she said, "The princess burned her hand, and the second master only greeted her at the door and didn't even step over the threshold."

"When the Second Miss was injured, the Second Master wanted to stay by your side. It was only out of consideration for your reputation that I had to ask Taoist Master Yu Chenzi to come and instruct this servant."

Ye Zhen's dark eyes lit up slightly, and she turned her head to stare at Liu Xia, "Considering my reputation?"

"Yup!"

Ye Zhen lowered her eyes again, "Isn't it also about considering the princess's reputation?"

Liuxia retorted, "But the Second Master did not ask Taoist Master Yuchenzi to send anything to the princess."

"The wound on your face is very small, and the Second Master prepared the ointment himself. I haven't heard of the Second Master sending ointment for the princess's burn."

Ye Zhen folded her hands and supported her chin, without saying a word.

What Liuxia said is also true.

But how to explain that he denied his suspicion of Meng Qianru twice without thinking?

At this time, the door of the next room opened.

Sancho heaved a sigh of relief, "It was him after all. He asked the question so quickly."

Meng Qianru's body tensed up, her pupils trembled twice, and she said weakly, "Second Master...how are you?"