The first time in history

"To be honest with you, Miss Xishi, Ling Fei knows something about what will happen a thousand years later." Qian Mingduo said jokingly, "I also know that you...will go down in history in the future."

"I am a withered tree, a tribute given by my own king to another king." Xi Shi said sadly, "How can I go down in history? Are you making fun of me, sir?"

Her voice was tinged with sadness and self-mockery, as if she had lost all confidence in herself.

Qian Mingduo looked at the beautiful yet fragile woman in front of him, and couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart. He sighed softly, then looked around, and after making sure that there was no one around, he lowered his voice and said, "Young lady, how can you belittle yourself?"

"Young lady has been entrusted with an important task by the King of Yue. The safety of the country depends on you." Qian Mingduo continued, his tone becoming serious.

He knew that although Xi Shi was only a woman, she shouldered the fate of Yue State. Her mission was not only to please King Fu Chai of Wu, but more importantly, to influence the political situation of Wu State through her wisdom and charm, and to buy time and opportunities for Yue State.

At this time, another thunderclap sounded. The birds that were taking shelter from the rain in the branches were frightened and scattered. Then they flew back to the branches in an instant.

"Did Mr. Tian mention something to you a few days ago?" Xi Shi asked softly, "The reason why Mr. Tian was imprisoned this time was related to an important official around the King of Yue."

"The old man told me about this, but he was not sure. He also said that although the girl agreed with his idea, she needed time to think about it." Qian Mingduo put his hands in his pockets and looked at the heavy rain outside the corridor. "Because this person's identity is very special."

"Yes, I have been thinking about this matter these days. I believe that soon, I will be able to confirm whether this person is a spy for the King of Wu."

"It seems that the girl has found out everything?" Qian Mingduo asked quietly.

"I still need to make a final confirmation." Xi Shi got off the high couch and took out the small bamboo tube from a cabinet by the wall barefoot. Then she walked slowly to the window and said softly, "I pretended to drop the bamboo tube out of the window accidentally, and you also pretended to return it to me while hiding it. After you are done with your duty, leave the palace and give it to Sister Tian."

"Miss, you are really careful. If you want to be safe, why don't you let me pass the message?" Qian Mingduo said, "Wouldn't it be easier to get evidence that way? Besides, didn't Mr. Tian ask me to visit Miss Tian on the fifth and tenth days of every month?"

"This is a code word," Xishi said with a smile, "Except for me and Sister Tian, ​​no one else knows it. This time it's an emergency, so you're asked to find Miss Tian. But... you're right. This method of passing messages through bamboo tubes is indeed a bit dangerous. But this time it's an emergency, so let's use this method."

Ling Fei was a newcomer, and before he gained complete trust, he couldn't be allowed to know such top-secret information. It was just that Xi Shi didn't tell him clearly.

With a "pop", the bamboo tube fell at Qian Mingduo's feet. He bent down to pick it up and slowly turned around.

Xi Shi gently held her cheek, leaned over the windowsill, and raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. Her beautiful phoenix eyes revealed a hint of laziness and charm.

She stared straight at Qian Mingduo in front of her, as if she wanted to see through everything about him.

"No wonder King Fuchai of Wu was defeated and died!" Qian Mingduo looked at Xi Shi infatuatedly, feeling infinite emotion in his heart, "With a beauty like you around, no one can bear it!"

"Did you pick up something I dropped?" Xishi looked at Qian Mingduo's obsessed expression and couldn't help but smile: "Don't you want to return it to me?"

"The girl is a thief." Qian Mingduo didn't know why she suddenly said this. She stretched out her hand and rubbed Xishi's open little hand. Then she put her hand under her nose and smelled it, and couldn't help saying, "It smells good."

"Why do you say I'm a thief, sir?" Xi Shi pretended to take the things and spread out her palm to take a look.

"You are a thief who specializes in stealing people's hearts." Qian Mingduo said with a smile, "I think anyone who has seen you will have his heart stolen by you."

"Really?" Xishi slowly raised her eyes and looked at Qian Mingduo. "Then sir, has your heart... also been stolen by Xishi?"

"The girl not only stole my heart." Qian Mingduo leaned closer to the window and whispered, "She also stole my soul."

At this time, the wind stopped and the rain stopped. The dark clouds in the sky were torn into countless holes, and the sun poured down. The beams of light were like sharp swords wielded by the gods, and like golden waterfalls, dazzling and brilliant.

Xi Shi glanced at Qian Mingduo, she lowered her eyes, and after a moment, she stood up, stared into his eyes, and said slowly: "What you said to me in the maze the day before yesterday, and what you said to me today. For a minister... Do you know that this is a capital crime?"

"If telling the truth is a capital crime," Qian Mingduo said with a sideways smile, "then there are many people in this world who would be sentenced to death for this crime."

"The reason why I still joke with you is because I am bored in the palace, and you are good at joking but not mean, so I like to listen to you. Secondly, you are like my neighbor brother in Yue State."

When Qian Mingduo heard this, he quickly glanced at Xi Shi.

"I have been close to that brother since I was young. If I hadn't come to Wu..." Xi Shi looked at Qian Mingduo shyly, "I might have married that brother."

"So you two are childhood sweethearts?"

"Hmm!" Xi Shi looked at a rainbow in the sky. She was calm and peaceful at this moment. There was a touch of tenderness and intoxication in her eyes. There was a barely perceptible smile on her face, as if she was recalling the sweet moments of the past, or as if she was nostalgic for the past.

"The girl said that I look a lot like your neighbor's brother?" Qian Mingduo also looked at the dazzling rainbow and said softly.

"Yeah," Xi Shi nodded shyly.

"It seems that your brother is also very handsome." Qian Mingduo said jokingly.

"You are all very...lovable." A blush appeared on Xishi's face.

"Since I'm like the girl's lover." Qian Mingduo said with a wicked smile, "Then don't call me sir anymore. Just call me Brother Fei, okay?"

"His name is He Yufei." Xi Shi said in a delicate voice, "Just like you, his name has the word 'fei' in it."

"That's perfect, isn't it?" Qian Mingduo smiled. "It's agreed that you can call me Brother Fei from now on?"

Xi Shi did not answer, but looked at Qian Mingduo with affection.