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"Bang——" Ye Zhaoyan sat at the table, picked up a medical book, and after flipping through a few pages, it was still difficult to calm down.

Since the Ye family's army went south, there have been frequent reports of success, until the middle of last month, no more news came back.Twelve days have passed by today, counting the days of traveling back and forth with horses and chariots, no matter what, it is enough for two round trips.

She felt a little uneasy in her heart. These days, she always woke up from a nightmare, and every time she woke up, she couldn't help but think of that nightmare. Her mind was full of tragedies from her previous life, the scene of the Ye family being slaughtered.

Since the day when Ye Jiajun set off, she fell into a deep sleep at night seven or eight times out of ten, and she never told Ye Fugui about this.

Fortunately, before leaving, she was prepared and gave all the help she could give,

The art of war, which is decisive to win thousands of miles away, was handed over to Ye Wenxuan by her when the army went south, hoping that he would return with a big victory.

Ye Zhaoyan closed the medical book, feeling more and more complicated.

This medical book was handed down from the ancestors of the Ye family. Its content is extensive and profound. If it is not a descendant of the medical family, it is difficult to understand the mystery. It is too obscure for ordinary people, and there are many taboos. Couldn't see it all.

This book particularly interested her. It recorded the secret methods, poisonous recipes, poisonous weapons and various folk remedies handed down from the ancestors of the Ye family.

It's a pity that there are all kinds of strange herbs in this world, and the herbs and poisonous insects recorded on them are quite special, some of which are even unheard of, so she studied for several days, but she only understands the superficial, and can only understand a little bit.

At this time, the door was pushed open with a creak, and the goose-yellow sleeves were raised, and a scent of powder mixed with a faint scent of flowers and plants hit the nose.

She raised her head, just in time to meet Cheng Yuyan's faint smile.

These two days she was restless, and it happened that Zhang Luo Cheng Yuyan and Chen Jingqiu met, Cheng Yuyan often found opportunities to come to her house to accompany her.

"Why are you so sad, sitting here alone in a daze?" Cheng Yuyan came over and placed a pot of fragrant tea on the table in front of her.

"Yuyan." Ye Zhaoyan called her, feeling a little helpless.

Cheng Yuyan sat across from her, looked at her with her chin in her hand, and said with a smile, "Look at you, but what's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night."

"You should listen to me and come to the mansion to be my companion. Smelling the benzoin in my room, you must be as heavy as a dead pig."

"It's against the rules."

Cheng Yu smiled, lowered his head and sniffed the tea steam rising from the rim of the cup: "There are no rules, you should take advantage of my unmarried, and you won't have a chance later."

Ye Zhaoyan looked at the pretty girl opposite, with soft eyes: "Let's not mention these for now. I want to ask you, I made an appointment with the Chen family for you, are you ready?"

Cheng Yuyan was stunned, raised her eyes and looked at her in surprise, her cheeks were flushed immediately, she hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice: "Well, I"

Ye Zhaoyan reached out and patted her shoulder, "I'll be with you."

In front of Zhennan Prince's Mansion, a spacious and low-key carriage was parked by the side of the road. Standing by the side of the carriage was a handsome man with a belt embroidered with auspicious clouds in gold thread around his waist, which complemented his demeanor with a jade crown and hair. Excellent, graceful as jade. …

"Second Young Master, where are you going?" There was a rush of footsteps, and then a beautiful maid rushed over.

This woman is about twenty-eight years old, with a plump body, beautiful eyebrows, and white skin like snow.

"I have some business to do. Ling Shuang, please tell my mother that you don't have to wait for me to eat." Chen Jingqiu ordered.

"Yes..." Ling Shuang lowered her head, concealing the disappointment in her eyes, and forced a smile: "The servant girl will leave first, you should finish your business and come back sooner."

Chen Jingqiu didn't speak any more, he got into the carriage and left, Ling Shuang stared at his tall and straight back, bit his lip and stomped his feet.

On the other side, two women with curtains left quietly from the back door of Ye Mansion, went straight to the southwest of Jindu, and soon came to an abandoned school yard.

"Zhaoyan, it's really secluded here." Cheng Yuyan looked around and sighed.

Ye Zhaoyan also looked around, and saw rows of tall iron fences surrounding the empty practice field in the school grounds, surrounded by overgrown trees, the air was fresh and pleasant, and the atmosphere was peaceful. It was not as formal as ordinary school grounds, as if it had been abandoned for a long time.

She nodded, "Well, if it hadn't been used as a school ground for Ye Jiajun, this place would be very suitable for seclusion."

Cheng Yuyan stopped and looked at an old locust tree not far away.Its branches are vigorous, like giant pillars, and the branches at the top of the crown are covered with a thick layer of snow, and occasionally the sun shines through the gaps.

"This tree is really weird." She pointed to the ground, doubtful.

There is a thick layer of snow, no more fluffy than the surrounding ones.

Just as he was speaking, a figure came out from behind the tree. He was dressed in a black fox fur robe and a hood, his entire face was completely covered.

He took off his hood, revealing a gentle and delicate face.

It's Chen Jingqiu.

Cheng Yuyan was startled, "Why are you here?" almost blurted out, she hurriedly covered her mouth lightly.

"I'm Chen Jingqiu." He cupped his hands and saluted, his voice was gentle and elegant, as if he made a rescue inadvertently: "It came so suddenly, I scared you."

The unreachable person suddenly appeared in front of her eyes, Cheng Yuyan couldn't react, she stood there blankly, and murmured, "You, when did you come?"

"I just arrived not long ago." He brushed the snow off his shoulders, and said in a casual tone, "I heard that Ms. Cheng has been in and out of the Ye Mansion frequently recently, and Ms. Tuo Ye asked me to see her, why?"

Cheng Yuyan was stunned for a moment, and for some reason, she lowered her head guiltily: "It's a long story."

She suddenly remembered what Yan Shi once said, "Warriors who follow literature have many eccentric temperaments, so be careful."

Seen with my own eyes, that doesn't seem to be the case.The person in front of him is polite, with soft eyes, and he looks very polite.

Ye Zhaoyan looked at the handsome and elegant young master in front of him, "Yuyan is a little confused, maybe I can get an answer from Mr. Chen."

Before coming, he had talked with Cheng Yuyan to make her prepare.

Chen Jingqiu nodded, glanced at the station not far away, and made a gesture of invitation, "Let's go over there to talk. It's winter, it's freezing, don't catch the wind and cold."

The place where his eyes came happened to be a half-open pavilion not far behind the tree. There were only simple wooden benches, but because it was built behind the wooden fence, it was protected from the wind and snow. One side is smooth and can see clearly, it seems very safe.

Cheng Yuyan hesitated for a moment, but chose to talk to him alone.

When Cheng Yuyan walked over, Ye Zhaoyan realized that the pavilion seemed not far away, but there was a natural barrier due to the sound of wind and snow.If the two deliberately keep their voices low, no one will be able to see the secret.

Is this Chen Jingqiu actually a person with seven orifices?