Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

The lights in the study went out.

The courtyard became increasingly quiet, with only the cold moonlight falling silently, coating the roof with a thin layer of cold frost.

There seemed to be a gust of cold wind blowing, rolling up a corner of the door curtain, and then slowly falling down.

Xie Pei suddenly felt a chill and shivered. He looked outside and frowned.

There is nothing outside.

He let out a long breath and pressed his forehead.

Maybe it's because the boss has made me lose my mind...that's why I'm so suspicious.

Xie Pei stood there for a long while before turning around and going to the bed behind the screen to rest.

He did not sleep well that night. He felt vaguely as if he had had a dream all night long. When he woke up, he remembered nothing but had a severe headache.

It was still dawn when Xie Pei got up.

There is a court meeting today, and more importantly, today is the last day of the ten-day period.

In other words - there has to be an explanation for Xu Jie's case, or Huo Yucheng's case!

Xie Pei changed into his official uniform and was about to get on the carriage when he stopped as if remembering something and asked,
"An Bai still didn't come back yesterday?"

The servant bowed his head and nodded timidly.

The second young master is a playboy and rarely comes home. Recently, the situation outside has been tense and the Marquis scolded him. Only then has the second young master come back more often.

But he didn't last long, as he did not return home again yesterday.

Xie Pei was already in a bad mood, and he became even more annoyed after hearing this. He shook his sleeves fiercely and said, "This rebellious son! He is so naughty!"

The servants naturally didn't dare to say a word.

Xie Pei was so angry, but there was nothing he could do to Xie Anbai for the time being, and the court meeting could not be delayed.

He got into the carriage with a blue face.

Only when the sound of wheel tracks began did Xie Pei's mood slowly calm down.

Thinking of the situation he would face today, he sighed heavily and closed his eyes.

Hopefully, nothing unexpected happens...

Ye Chutang also got up early today.

Xiaowu was still asleep. When he heard the noise, he opened one eye with difficulty.

——Are you going out today, sister?
But she soon discovered that Ye Chutang had no intention of going out. Instead, he simply packed up and warmed up a pot of wine.

……liquor?

Smelling the faint and refreshing scent, Xiaowu finally woke up completely.

She was wrapped in a thick quilt, her big black eyes wide open, looking at her sister who was sitting by the window.

Ye Chutang turned around, his eyes curved, and a smile appeared at the corners of his lips.

"get up?"

There was a heater burning in the room, so Xiaowu didn't feel cold, but warm instead.

After she put on her clothes, she ran to Ye Chutang with the clacking of her shoes, threw herself on her lap, and looked up at Ye Chutang with her head tilted, with a bit of curiosity.

——Sister seems to be in a good mood today.

But they have been staying at home recently, and nothing seems to have happened. Where does sister get the interest from?
You know, Sister doesn't usually drink alone.

As if seeing through her thoughts, Ye Chutang chuckled and gently scratched Xiaowu's nose with his slender fingers.

"I had a dream yesterday. I dreamed that today is a happy day, so I'll celebrate first."

Xiaowu was a little confused.

……that's all?

Ye Chutang poured a glass of freshly warmed wine, which was rich and sweet.

After returning to Beijing, she hadn't had such a leisurely and happy time for a long time.

She picked up the wine glass, then suddenly paused, blinked at Xiao Wu, and said softly -

"It was a very happy dream." (End of this chapter)