Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2280 Cleverness

The situation in the room was not as tense as people outside imagined. Shen Cha did not really interrogate Merlin, and the atmosphere was still very relaxed.

As soon as Shen Cha entered the room, he asked Mei Lin to open two windows, under the pretext of letting in some fresh air. The room had been closed all day, so the smell was not very good. In fact, the two open windows helped them hear the conversations outside clearly. They could hear Shen Haolin's conversation with others clearly.

After listening to this conversation, Merlin looked at Shen Cha helplessly and sighed softly. The Duke would not have thought that their boss' move of dragging him in was just a diversion. She had never intended to interrogate him, but to eavesdrop on the Duke's conversation.

Shen Cha half-leaned on the chaise longue, looking at Merlin who was sitting beside her couch, with a face that said something, and smiled smugly at her.

"How is it? Even if I didn't question you, would I have known it? Besides, I didn't ask you, brother, nor did I ask you. I just listened and heard what I wanted to hear."

"Boss, you are really unexpected. Everyone thought you would interrogate me, but I didn't expect you to actually want to listen to the Duke behind his back." Merlin sighed, "If the Duke knew, he would probably regret it very much. We promised Xiao Fengqi that we would not tell you. You have made it very difficult for us."

"Brother didn't tell me in person, I heard it secretly, so it doesn't count as brother breaking his promise. I didn't question you, and you didn't say anything, so it doesn't count as breaking your promise." Shen Cha raised his chin towards Mei Lin, "Besides, even if you told me, I wouldn't ask Xiao Fengqi about it. Whether I tell him or not, he won't know."

"Boss, this is not a matter of breaking your promise. We didn't intend to tell you at all. But we didn't expect you to be so clever!" Merlin spread his hands, "Forget it, you know it now, but there are still some things to say. Although they are of the same blood as you, your relationship is limited to this. They treated you and Xiaojiu so well, it's not an exaggeration to say that they are enemies, isn't it? You didn't use cruel hands on them, you have shown them mercy. You also heard what the military advisor said just now. If it were anyone else, they would have killed them without mercy and made them die in great pain. You have treated them very well. As for what they said and what they made up, just pretend you didn't hear anything!"

"That makes sense, but."

"There's no but. They don't deserve your concern at all. You should spend more time on yourself instead of worrying about it all the time." Merlin sighed, "It's not worth it!"

"I know what you said is right. I also know that you didn't say it because it was for my own good. You didn't want me to be sad. I understand." Shen Cha shrugged helplessly and looked out the window. "Sometimes, I don't know why I'm so twisted. It makes me look ridiculous. I clearly said I wanted to let it go, but I just couldn't."

"Boss, you"

"Okay, stop talking. If you continue, you won't be able to stop. Besides, after listening to what my brother said and your reaction, I can more or less guess that they are like dogs that can't spit out ivory. When I went to see them, they could speak ill of me in front of me. They could say any vicious words. This time, they did it behind my back without any scruples. They said whatever nasty and disgusting things they wanted. Xiao Fengqi didn't let you tell me because he was afraid that I would be sad! After all, he was the one who accompanied me to see them last time."

"It's good that you know it in your heart. They say that when a person is about to die, his words are good, but they are not like that. They don't seem to think that there is anything wrong with their lives. It's not themselves who are wrong, but others. It has come to this point, and they are still cursing people. Why do you care about it?"

"I know, I know." Shen Cha couldn't help but sigh, "Although you are two years older than me, why are you so nagging?"

"If you don't want me to be so nagging, then stop wasting your time on irrelevant people." Merlin looked at Shen Cha and patted her gently. "I've wanted to say this for a long time. They are not worthy of being human beings, not worthy of being parents, and even less worthy of having good children like you and Xiaojiu."

"Got it. I won't say it again." Shen Cha closed his eyes and was silent for a while. "Xiao Linzi, you go ahead."

"What? What do you want to do now?"

"Don't be nervous, I'm not doing anything, it's just..." Shen Cha yawned, "They don't have much time left, they probably died before Brother Xiao Qi, the Third Master, and Young Master Xiao returned to Linhuang Mansion. I was wondering if I should send a message to Xijing City." "To Xijing City? Old General?"

"Well!" Shen Cha sighed and said, "No matter what, they are still members of the Xuanyuan family. Although I have never asked whether they have been expelled, it doesn't matter. The Xuanyuan family is gone, so we should tell the old general, right?"

"That's right. Although it's not good news, we can't keep it secret. If we don't tell the old general, he will find out from others. Even if he doesn't blame you, he will definitely feel uncomfortable. But I think now is not a good time to spread the news."

"Yeah, that's what I'm hesitating about as well." Shen Cha glanced at Merlin and closed his eyes again, "Should we talk about it now or wait a little longer?"

"Let's wait and see. When we get news from Linhuang Prefecture, we can send the letter back."

"Okay, I'll listen to you and wait a little longer." Shen Cha yawned and waved at Merlin, "Close the window, it's a bit cold."

Merlin responded, stood up, closed the window, and sat back next to Shen Cha.

"Boss, take a nap. I'll stay with you." She patted Shen Cha gently. "If anything happens outside, I'll wake you up."

"it is good!"

After saying that, Shen Cha pulled the blanket that was still on her body, and soon fell asleep in a daze.

Shen Cha had fallen asleep for less than half a cup of tea when Shen Haolin pushed the door open and walked quietly to the side of the chaise longue.

"Sleep?"

Merlin nodded slightly, stood up, and gave his seat to Shen Haolin.

"Subordinates resign!"

Shen Haolin looked at Shen Cha's sleeping face, saw her unintentionally frowned brows, sighed softly, and reached out to smooth her brows.

Shen Cha sensed something in her sleep and subconsciously held Shen Haolin's hand, refusing to let go.

Shen Haolin smiled helplessly. This little guy was so strong even in his sleep. He didn't eat anything on a normal day, so he didn't know where all this strength came from.

After staring at Shen Cha for a long time, Shen Haolin felt a little sleepy himself, so he leaned against the chaise longue and slowly fell asleep.