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Seeing Yi Xiaochuan's refusal, Yu Shu stopped forcing him and just sat quietly aside, her eyes always on Yi Xiaochuan. She knew that Yi Xiaochuan was concerned about something important at the moment and did not dare to disturb him easily.

Yi Xiaochuan stood in front of the window for a long time, thinking about various possibilities in his mind. The sudden appearance of the army might break the current peace in Tuan County, and might even affect everything he was secretly planning. With this thought, Yi Xiaochuan bit his lower lip tightly, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, with the joints slightly white.

"Young master, don't worry too much. Maybe it's just a passing army, or the court has other arrangements." Yu Shu comforted softly, trying to ease Yi Xiaochuan's nervousness.

Yi Xiaochuan turned his head slightly and glanced at Yu Shu, but the worry in his eyes did not dissipate: "This matter cannot be taken lightly. Although Tuan County is small, it is located in a strategic location. Any disturbance may trigger a chain reaction."

Yu Shu stood up, walked to Yi Xiaochuan, and stood shoulder to shoulder with him: "Then I will go find more people to get information, and I will get to the bottom of it."

Yi Xiaochuan nodded and said, "Go, the sooner the better. Report to me immediately if you have any news."

Yu Shu turned around and walked out of the room quickly, running along the corridor, her skirt fluttering in the wind. When she went downstairs, she met the madam of the house, and after a few brief instructions, she hurried out of Chuxiang Hall.

Yi Xiaochuan was alone in the room, lost in thought again. Thinking of the purpose of coming here, thinking of the hardships and changes he had experienced, he secretly vowed in his heart that he would never let anything go to waste.

He walked to the table, spread out a piece of rice paper, picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and began to draw a map of Tuan County and the surrounding terrain. The brushstrokes were powerful, the lines were smooth, and every mark was extremely accurate.

After a long time, Yu Shu hurried back. His face was slightly flushed and his breath was a little hurried: "Sir, I have heard some news. This army seems to be coming from Xianyang, and the leader is a young captain named Zhao Xuan. They have not advertised along the way, and no one knows their specific mission."

Yi Xiaochuan put down his brush and frowned even more. "Coming from Xianyang? There must be something fishy about this. Xianyang is far away from Tuan County. If there is no major event, they would not send troops to travel such a long distance here."

Yu Shu continued, “I also heard that before they entered the city, they camped in the woods outside the city for a night, seemingly waiting for something.

"Surname Zhao?"

Yi Xiaochuan paced back and forth in the room, suddenly stopped and said, "Can you arrange for the county magistrate to invite him to the banquet? I want to meet him!"

Yu Shu looked at Yi Xiaochuan with some concern, "Sir, isn't this too dangerous? We still don't know their purpose."

Yi Xiaochuan shook his head slightly. "At this point, the only way to seize the initiative is to take the initiative. Don't worry, I know what to do."

With Xiang Yu around, plus the secret guards, their safety was enough to be guaranteed.

Seeing that Yi Xiaochuan had made up his mind, Yu Shu had no choice but to nod and agree. He turned around to prepare for the relevant matters, while Yi Xiaochuan continued to think about the countermeasures.

"Tuk-tuk~"

After a long time, there was a knock on the door in the quiet house, which was particularly clear in the silence.

"My dear!" Song Zhi called softly. Then the door was pushed open, and Song Zhi walked into the room slowly with a plate of exquisite snacks: "It's getting late, my dear, are you hungry?"

Seeing Yi Xiaochuan sitting on the chair with a frown on his face and a worried look, Song Zhi's eyes were full of concern, and she said softly: "My dear, since you and I are husband and wife, we are one. If you have any troubles, you might as well tell me and we can discuss countermeasures together."

After saying this, she gently put down the tray in her hand, took two steps forward, and stretched out her arms to hug Yi Xiaochuan.

The worry in Yi Xiaochuan's eyes eased a little, but he still gently pushed Song Zhi away, nodded slightly, and whispered: "It's just a small matter, Madam, don't worry about it."

Song Zhi was slightly startled, but did not ask any more questions. She bit her lower lip, walked aside silently, and began to tidy up the room. Occasionally, her eyes would quietly drift towards Yi Xiaochuan, as if waiting for him to change his mind and confide her troubles.

Yi Xiaochuan was lost in thought alone, his fingers tapping the table unconsciously, as if he didn't notice Song Zhi's actions. The atmosphere in the room was a little solemn for a moment, only the faint aroma of the snacks was still lingering silently.

After a while, Yi Xiaochuan stood up and said, "Madam, take a rest first. I'll go out and take a look!"

For some reason, he always felt vaguely uneasy in his heart, as if something was happening quietly.

"I'll accompany you!"

Songzhi stood up and walked to Yi Xiaochuan, with a hint of expectation in her eyes. It was extremely rare to have the opportunity to go out for a walk with Yi Xiaochuan, even if it was just to stroll around this house.

"……All right!"

Looking at Songzhi like this, Yi Xiaochuan hesitated for a moment, but still nodded.

A hint of joy appeared on Songzhi's face, and she held Yi Xiaochuan's arm tightly. Yi Xiaochuan felt a little awkward and subconsciously wanted to pull away, but Songzhi held her too tightly, so Yi Xiaochuan had no choice but to let her go.

They left the room and listened to the faint sound of stringed instruments coming from the backyard. The music was melodious and graceful, and seemed to penetrate into their ears.

Looking out, one could see rockeries and green trees standing in the courtyard, with paths winding through them. The two walked along the corridor towards the pavilion.

In the middle pavilion, two guests were leaning against each other, admiring the dancing of the dancer. Yi Xiaochuan knew that this should be the guest that Yushu mentioned who came to visit the brothel with his wife.

His sight slowly swept over several dancers, but Yi Xiaochuan's eyes were suddenly fixed on two figures in the pavilion. The two figures seemed to have a magical power, which made him slow down his steps unconsciously and his eyes were glued to them, as if he wanted to see through them. His brows slightly wrinkled, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart.

Songzhi was keenly aware of Yi Xiaochuan's strangeness. She followed Yi Xiaochuan's gaze, but saw only two ordinary backs and found nothing special. Although she was a little confused, she did not ask much. She just stood quietly beside Yi Xiaochuan, her eyes moving back and forth between Yi Xiaochuan and the backs, with a hint of concern and curiosity in her eyes.

Yi Xiaochuan was completely immersed in his own thoughts, trying hard to search for fragments of memory in his mind, trying to match the back figure with someone he knew.

The figures and postures of the two people were like stones thrown into the lake of his heart, stirring up waves in the depths of his heart, making him more and more restless, and the desire to go forward to see what was going on became stronger and stronger. With a flash of thought, Yi Xiaochuan decided to go around to the other side to find out what was going on.

The moonlight was like silver yarn, sprinkling on the bluestone slabs of the corridor, casting a cold light. A breeze blew gently, blowing the curtains on the side of the pavilion, making a slight rustling sound.

Yi Xiaochuan walked hurriedly along the corridor, his heart beating faster unconsciously, and an inexplicable uneasiness spread like a vine in his heart.

The two walked around to the other side of the pavilion. Yi Xiaochuan's eyes were sharp. He looked closely and his body shook violently, as if he was cast under a spell. He recognized at a glance that the man who was drinking was Gao Yao, whom he hated to the core. At this moment, Gao Yao's every move exuded an indescribable aura. And the woman nestled in Gao Yao's arms, although wearing a coarse cloth dress, could not hide her extraordinary grace. Her long hair was draped over her shoulders. Under the cold moonlight, she was as beautiful as a dream...

That's clearly Yu Shu! ?
How did Yu Shu get together with Gao Yao?
Yi Xiaochuan was struck by lightning, and his mind went blank in an instant. His feet seemed to be nailed to the ground, and his eyes stared straight ahead, full of shock and pain, unable to believe what he saw. The faith and expectations for the future that he had held on to in his heart collapsed in an instant like a building. His lips trembled slightly, as if silently telling of his inner struggle and pain. His hands clenched unconsciously, and his nails dug deeply into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain at all, and just stood there in a daze.

At this moment, Yu Shu seemed to sense something and raised her head, meeting Yi Xiaochuan's gaze.

At first, Yu Shu obviously didn't recognize the man in front of her with a vicissitudes of life and eyes full of pain. But the familiar eyes soon met the man in her memory, and Yu Shu's body froze, her breathing became rapid, and she was a little at a loss. She unconsciously grasped Yi Huawei's sleeves, a trace of panic and guilt flashed in her eyes, and her fingers exerted a little force, and her knuckles turned white.

But when she looked more closely, she saw a woman holding Yi Xiaochuan's arm, and Yu Shu suddenly felt relieved.

It turns out... he already has a new lover, so why should I dwell on the past feelings? Yu Shu straightened her back slightly, as if to encourage herself. The expression on her face gradually calmed down, but a trace of unnaturalness could still be seen in it. Her slightly trembling eyelashes revealed the turmoil in her heart.

"what happened?"

Yi Huawei, who had been observing Yu Shu's reaction, smiled and pretended not to know. He followed Yu Shu's line of sight and raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "Oh, it turns out that I saw an old acquaintance!"

As he spoke, he stood up with his arm around Yu Shu and waved towards Yi Xiaochuan with a bit of boasting and pride.

"Don't!"

Yu Shu held Yi Huawei's arm with a hint of pleading in her eyes. Knowing the grudge between the two, Yu Shu was afraid that he would kill Yi Xiaochuan in one blow.

"Don't worry, old friends meet, just go over and reminisce!" Yi Huawei gently patted Yu Shu's arm, said a soothing word, then walked over with his arm around Yu Shu, and said with a smile:
"Isn't this Xiaochuan? Long time no see. Why do you look so haggard? Is this your sister-in-law?"

Yu Shu gently broke free from Yi Huawei's embrace, took a step forward, looked at Yi Xiaochuan, and said softly: "Xiaochuan, long time no see."

The voice was very soft, but it was particularly clear in this quiet courtyard, with a hint of trembling and complex emotions.

When Yi Xiaochuan heard Yu Shu's voice, he seemed to wake up from a nightmare, and his body trembled violently. His eyes were instantly filled with pain, anger, and disbelief. He opened his mouth, but found that his throat was dry. After a long while, he finally uttered a voice with difficulty:

"Yu Shu, why are you with him?"

Yi Xiaochuan's voice was a little hoarse and trembling, and his eyes were fixed on Yu Shu, with a fiery and painful look, trying to find an answer from her face, a reason that he could accept.

Yu Shu lowered her head, avoiding Yi Xiaochuan's fiery and painful gaze. After a moment of silence, she said, "Xiaochuan, many things have changed. Is this your wife?"

Yu Shu felt mixed emotions. The deep affection she once had for Yi Xiaochuan seemed like a mirage. Yi Huawei's appearance gave her a little warmth and comfort, but now, she didn't know how to face the man she once loved deeply. She clasped her hands nervously and twisted the corners of her clothes.

Yi Xiaochuan listened to Yu Shu's words, and the pain in his heart surged like a tide. He looked at Yi Huawei angrily and said with gritted teeth:
"Gao Yao, what did you do to Yu Shu?"

Yi Xiaochuan clenched his hands into fists, his body trembling slightly with anger. If there wasn't a trace of reason restraining him, he would have rushed forward and fought desperately.

"You guys go down first!"

Yi Huawei waved his hand and ordered the dancers and musicians to withdraw. Forced by Yi Huawei's momentum, the dancers and musicians hurriedly withdrew, and the courtyard instantly became quiet, leaving only the breathing of a few people. The atmosphere was so depressing that it made people breathless.

Holding Yu Shu's shoulders, Yi Huawei raised a disdainful arc at the corner of his mouth and smiled faintly:

"Yi Xiaochuan, what qualifications do you have to question me? Why? Who are you to Yu Shu?"

Yu Shu looked at the angry Yi Xiaochuan and the provocative Yi Huawei, feeling very conflicted. She took a deep breath and said calmly, "Xiaochuan, Gao Yao treats me very well, and my life is very peaceful now. ... By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet!"

When Yi Xiaochuan heard Yu Shu's words, he felt a sharp pain in his heart. He shook off Song Zhi's hand and said, "Yu Shu, how can you give up our relationship so easily? She and I have nothing to do with each other. You are the only one in my heart from beginning to end."

"Lang Jun...you...??!"

Songzhi widened her eyes and looked at Yi Xiaochuan in disbelief. She took a small step forward and raised her arms slightly, wanting to grab Yi Xiaochuan but not daring to.

Yi Xiaochuan didn't care about Songzhi's reaction, he only had one thought in his mind.

Impossible, Yu Shu would never treat him like this!

He found it hard to accept that Yu Shu would give up their love just like that.

Yi Xiaochuan turned his head and looked at Yi Huawei again, and said, "Gao Yao, do you think you can win Yu Shu's heart like this? You are wrong. I won't let you succeed."

Seeing that the situation was not good, Song Zhi hurriedly grabbed the corner of Yi Xiaochuan's clothes, trying to pull Yi Xiaochuan back, and said anxiously: "Xiaochuan, don't be impulsive, don't act rashly!"

However, Yi Xiaochuan was so angry that he could not listen.

"Hahaha~~"

Yi Huawei laughed: "Yi Xiaochuan, you are still so naive. Yu Shu loves me now, so don't get entangled here anymore."

As he spoke, he held Yu Shu in his arms, as if declaring his sovereignty to Yi Xiaochuan, with a smug look on his face.

Indeed, Yi Huawei's mood now is just like eating ice cream in July, in one word, awesome!!!

Yu Shu bit her lower lip and didn't break free from Yi Huawei's arms, as if she had tacitly agreed to what he was going to say to me. But her eyes were a little empty, looking into the distance, as if she was avoiding everything in front of her.

"Gao Yao, you despicable villain, how dare you do this!"

Furious, Yi Xiaochuan rushed over regardless of everything.

"It seems that you have forgotten the lesson you learned before!"

Yi Huawei stood up calmly, stretched out one hand, and firmly grasped Yi Xiaochuan's fist like an iron clamp.

"I am going to kill you!!!"

Yi Xiaochuan struggled desperately, but could not move at all.

Yi Huawei's eyes were full of contempt. He pinched lightly and Yi Xiaochuan's face turned pale with pain. He screamed, "Ah!"

Seeing this, Songzhi widened her eyes in horror, covered her mouth with her hands, and tears instantly burst out. She wanted to rush over to help, but her legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and she could only watch Yi Xiaochuan being restrained.

Yi Huawei swung his hand violently, and Yi Xiaochuan flew backwards like a kite with its string cut off, and fell into the lake with a "plop". The cold water instantly submerged him, and he struggled in the water, splashing a large amount of water, choking on the water, and flailing his hands in panic.

(End of this chapter)