The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

Zhao Xuan withdrew her hand, took off the Evil-Slaying Sword again, and placed it on the table.

"Why don't we go to see Hu Yiba with the Evil Slaying Knife first and hide the knife first."

Before Gu Zhanghua gave any opinion, Zhao Xuan denied her idea.

"No, there are many experts in the Tiandao League. If he threatens us with your life to hand over the Xie Zhan Sword, this trick will not work."

"Then if we invite Hu Yiba to negotiate, not at the Tiandao League headquarters, will that work?"

"Once you enter Jinyang City, it will be Hu Yiba's territory. You won't be safe anywhere you go."

Zhao Xuan's words dispelled the idea that had just popped up in Gu Zhanghua's mind, and Gu Zhanghua felt a little discouraged.

"I really want to tell my second brother right now to send troops to wipe out the Tiandao League. It was Hu Yiba who did this evil thing in the first place, and he's making us act like we're in the wrong, and we even have to actively go to him to curry his favor."

"Why are you just like Hao Xiong, saying nothing but nonsense? Hu Yiba framed us in Jiaoyang Valley, but we actually contributed manpower and money, and spent a lot of money. He didn't dare to come out in public, so he could only make trouble in secret. He still wanted to save face and reputation. Do you think Second Brother will listen to you? Without any evidence, you sent people to clean up the Tiandao League?"

Gu Zhanghua smiled embarrassedly.

"I just said it in a fit of anger."

Zhao Xuan clenched her fists.

"You have to brave the dangers of danger. Tomorrow, my secretary and I will go with you. Just state your identity openly, send a letter requesting an audience, and directly ask to return the Xie Zhan Knife. Hu Yiba will definitely not dare to do anything to you, and will even give us face. You do your best to deal with him and see what he says. Then we will find a way to deal with it. If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. Now that we are here, how can we not give it a try?"

"Isn't it too reckless to say it so directly right away?"

"Before you came here, you were full of ambition, determined to redress the injustice done to Jiaoyang Valley. What happened? Now that the time has come, you've backed down?"

"You look down on me too much! I'll do as you say. I'm going back home to have a good sleep now. I have a tough battle to fight tomorrow!"

Gu Zhanghua stood up and walked towards the door. Halfway there, he stopped, turned around and walked back to Zhao Xuan.

"I think I'd better stay in your room for a while. Shishu just fell asleep and his snoring is so loud that I can't sleep at all. I'll go back after he stops snoring and falls asleep."

(In the next room, the attendant, who was wiping the blade of his sword, said: ...Your Highness, your ability to lie with your eyes open is getting stronger and stronger.)

Half an hour later, Zhao Xuan, who was meditating on the bed, opened her eyes and saw Gu Zhanghua sitting at the table, drinking tea leisurely.

"Why haven't you gone home yet? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to sleep if you drink tea so late at night?"

In fact, Gu Zhanghua was not as relaxed as he appeared. He was nervous and had no confidence at all about meeting Hu Yiba early tomorrow morning. Hu Yiba was the famous leader of the Tiandao League in the martial arts world and the boss of the evil forces who had made Jiaoyang Valley run around in circles. He was a young man who had just started out. He had no martial arts skills and people might not listen to him when he talked to them reasonably. Even if he had the title of the Wise King, could he deal with Hu Yiba who treated him politely on the surface but played tricks on him in private?

Gu Zhanghua did not feel safe when staying with Shishu. Only when he was in Zhao Xuan's room, close to Zhao Xuan, did he feel at ease.

Gu Zhanghua cleared his throat, coughed, and then smiled at Zhao Xuan.

"Shishu must still be snoring. I can't sleep even if I go back. How about we just sleep together? I can sleep on the floor."

"You have a bed but you sleep on the floor?"

Zhao Xuan said this as she got down from the ground and put on her shoes.

"I'll go see if Shishu is still snoring."

Gu Zhanghua stood up and stopped Zhao Xuan.

"No, no, he hasn't had enough rest after all the hard work. Let him have a good sleep. As a boss, we should also understand the difficulties faced by our subordinates."

"Why don't you get another room? You have the money anyway."

"Even if you have money, you can't squander it. Besides, didn't we sleep together before? Do you remember that time you kicked me out of bed in Jiaoyang Valley?"

Zhao Xuan's face suddenly darkened.

"Is it okay if I say I don't remember?"

"Of course, I just need to remember it. Besides, we are nominally husband and wife, recognized by the people of the country, and it has spread throughout the Qiankun Continent. There is nothing wrong with us sleeping in the same room."

"In the end, you just want to sleep on the floor in my room."

"You can sleep on the bed. This time you sleep inside and I'll sleep outside. I'll sleep very quietly and I promise I won't touch a single hair of yours."

Zhao Xuan's head was buzzing, and she thought, you sleep well, but I don't. What if I stretch my arms and kick you and hurt you? It would be too much of a waste of time to lie in bed for ten days or half a month.

"Forget it, just sleep on the floor."

After a while, Gu Zhanghua spread the mattress not far from the bed, asked the waiter to bring a pillow, and finally lay down as he wished.

But he still couldn't sleep. His mind was full of thoughts about what might happen when he met Hu Yiba tomorrow, and how he would deal with it. The more he thought about it, the more nervous he became, and the more confused his mind became.

Gu Zhanghua propped himself up and looked at Zhao Xuan who was sleeping in bed with her clothes on.

"Are you asleep?"

"Not yet, what's wrong?"

"Can you play chess?"

"will not."

"Then you can't even compose a couplet?"

"will not."

"Can you sing a lullaby?"

"will not."

"You definitely can't draw, how about I draw a picture for you?"

Zhao Xuan suddenly jumped up from the bed and glared at Gu Zhanghua.

"Do you believe I'm going to get out of bed and beat you up right now? You're not sleeping late at night, and you're trying to torture me like this? Are you doing this on purpose?"

"Don't worry, I'll tell you something simple. How about we play a game?"

Zhao Xuan lay down, turned sideways and faced away from Gu Zhanghua.

"No! You're already an adult, and you're still playing games?"

Gu Zhanghua stood up, sat on the edge of the bed, and pushed Zhao Xuan's shoulder.

"Really? It's so simple. Let's play rock-paper-scissors. If you lose, you kiss me, and if I lose, I kiss you. How about that? If you don't think a kiss is worth it, a flick on the forehead is fine!"

Zhao Xuan bit her lip, unable to utter a word. All kinds of feelings, sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty, surged into her heart. This kissing game was something she had taught Gu Zhanghua to play when they were young in order to make him happy. Originally, this game was played by her master to interact with her and tease her.

Times have changed and things and people have changed.

The master is no longer with us, and she is no longer the Zhao Xuan of the past.

But now, Gu Zhanghua actually wants to play this game with the boss Huang Huacai. Does he miss the old Sister Xuan? Does he like the current Huang Huacai very much?

Zhao Xuan felt both happy and sad, but with the overall situation at hand, she had no time to care about these romantic matters.

Restraining her complicated thoughts, Zhao Xuan sat up and gently hugged Gu Zhanghua.

"No need to play, I admit defeat. Can I have a hug? No matter what happens tomorrow, I will be with you."

Zhao Xuan said as she let go of her hand and looked at Gu Zhanghua.

"Are you feeling better now?"

Gu Zhanghua took the initiative to admit: "I was just a little nervous and worried that I would mess things up."

"No matter how nervous or worried you are, we have to face it bravely tomorrow. We can't avoid it. This is our responsibility. Why don't you get a good night's sleep so you have the energy to deal with Hu Yiba? How about this, you go to bed and I'll stay by your side until you fall asleep, then I'll go to sleep."

"No, I just want to talk to you for a while. I feel much better now and can fall asleep. You're right. We'll see tomorrow!"

Gu Zhanghua said this and hugged Zhao Xuan back tightly before running to lie down on the floor.

"Go to sleep, I will definitely give my all tomorrow!"