I am the villain in the book

Facing the small request of his "wife's savior", Wei Changtian naturally couldn't refuse.

Especially since the other party was a beautiful young girl.

In the following days, You Jia really lived with Xu Qingwan in the Wei residence. Besides recuperating from her injuries, she played mahjong with Yang Liushi and Liang Qin, and quickly became acquainted with everyone.

Chen Bo had already investigated the Wangjia Village incident roughly. Wei Changtian even personally went to the "scene", but the gains were very limited.

Based on the existing clues, the situation that night was basically the same as previously guessed.

Xu Qingwan and You Jia were ordered to investigate the demon scourge, but unexpectedly, the snake demon's strength far exceeded expectations. Afterwards, the two were defeated and fainted. Then, a mysterious expert rescued them, and also killed the snake demon.

This process sounds reasonable, but upon closer inspection, one cannot help but notice various logical inconsistencies.

For example, why were there no survivors left in Wangjia Village?

For example, why did the mysterious expert happen to appear there, and why did he wait until the two women fainted before taking action?

According to Xu Qingwan's description, there were still many surviving villagers before she fainted. Since the expert had already appeared and saved the two women, why did all the villagers die?

Things were definitely not as simple as imagined, but Wei Changtian couldn't think of a more reasonable explanation. He only vaguely felt that someone wanted to cover something up.

But the only two remaining parties involved, Xu Qingwan and You Jia, were both unconscious at the time.

Could there be a problem with You Jia?

After all, she had only been in the Xuanjing Department for less than a month when she encountered such a thing. It seemed a bit too coincidental.

Wei Changtian had indeed suspected this, however...

...

"Young Master, that's basically it. There shouldn't be any problems with Miss You's background."

In the study, Zhang San, who had just returned from Anzhou, reported the results of the investigation over the past few days.

Based on the information You Jia inadvertently revealed, he found her address in Anzhou and had the portrait identified by the neighbors.

So... was he overthinking it?

Shaking his head, he walked out of the study and happened to meet You Jia who was guiding Achun in her cultivation in the courtyard.

"Young Master Wei."

Seeing Wei Changtian, she quickly walked over, seeming a little embarrassed.

"I had nothing to do just now, so I helped Achun adjust her Qi channels..."

"It's okay, thank you, Miss You."

Wei Changtian shook his head and casually asked, "I wonder if Miss You is used to living here these past few days?"

"I'm used to it. The food is good, and I sleep well."

You Jia smiled and said, "At least it's much better than my cousin's place."

Having just arrived in Shuzhou and not yet found a suitable place to settle down, she had been staying at her cousin's place.

Now that she was injured, and it was inconvenient for her cousin to take care of her, she shamelessly wanted to stay with Wei Changtian for a few days.

This was You Jia's reason for "requesting to stay", which was barely passable.

"That's good."

Wei Changtian smiled, thought for a moment, and then said, "The residences provided by the Xuanjing Department for ordinary officers are indeed a bit shabby. Miss You, how about this, I'll just buy you a house in the city."

"Then, whether you want to live alone or with your cousin, it will be more spacious."

"What do you think?"

Wei Changtian's idea was very simple.

Although a house was not cheap, it was only a drop in the bucket for him, and it could just repay You Jia for part of her favor.

But when the latter heard him say this, she suddenly lowered her head.

"Young Master Wei, I understand what you mean... Don't worry, I will move out tomorrow and won't make things difficult for you."

"Uh... Miss You, you misunderstood."

Wei Changtian quickly explained, "I don't mean to drive you away. You can continue to live here if you want, as long as Miss You doesn't mind."

"Really?"

You Jia blinked her eyes: "Then I will bother Young Master for a few more days."

"As for buying a house... Young Master doesn't need to spend money, I think I shouldn't need it."

Don't need it?

Wei Changtian was stunned, only thinking that You Jia meant that her cousin's residence was enough, and didn't continue to think deeply.

"Well, it's up to Miss You to decide."

Nodding his head, just as he was about to say something more, the figure suddenly appearing at the gate made Wei Changtian's gaze suddenly freeze.

Li Huaizhong?

Why is he here?

"Miss You, I have some things to deal with, excuse me."

Glancing at Li Huaizhong, he waved to the gatekeeper to let him in, and he turned and walked into the main hall.

The old eunuch behind him smiled and walked into the small courtyard, quickly passing by You Jia.

...

The two exchanged a glance that was fleeting, and their expressions were also very consistent with their respective personalities.

One was calm and unwavering, and the other was a little curious.

However, just as they passed each other, a strand of condensed inner force was transmitted into each other's ears.

"Eunuch Li."

"Long Que."

In the main hall, Wei Changtian and Li Huaizhong sat facing each other.

Meeting again after three months, Wei Changtian no longer had the feeling of walking on the edge of a knife as he did last time.

After all, with more than two thousand system points in hand, a Rank 2 no longer posed any threat to him.

"Eunuch Li, you've come to me so ostentatiously, it seems that the Emperor has sent you to Shuzhou to handle affairs again?"

"Yes, the accomplices of Prince Shun's rebellion have all been executed, but Shao Ying'an has not yet been found. The Emperor asked this old servant to investigate."

Li Huaizhong took a sip of tea, looked up and said: "I wonder if Young Master Wei has any clues?"

"You are overestimating me, Eunuch. What clues could I have?"

Wei Changtian was too lazy to talk nonsense and directly opened the door and said: "Eunuch, you are probably not here today for some Shao Ying'an, but for yourself."

"..."

Li Huaizhong's eyes narrowed, and after a moment of silence, he asked in a deep voice: "Young Master Wei, do you really know the method to make up for the deficiency of the Yin-Yang skill?"

"I already said this last time."

Wei Changtian waved his hand indifferently: "If Eunuch doesn't believe me, I can't help it."

"..."

Faced with such a perfunctory attitude, Li Huaizhong was not annoyed, but took a deep breath.

"I believe it."

"Hmm?"

Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile: "Then does Eunuch plan to make that deal with me?"

"Yes, I can tell you the Liu family's plan first..."

Li Huaizhong condensed his voice into a line, his tone somewhat threatening: "But I also hope that Young Master can keep his promise."

"That's natural."

Wei Changtian also transmitted his voice with inner force: "As long as Eunuch doesn't lie to me, I will immediately reveal the method to make up for the Yin-Yang skill."

"Good..."

The cold voice paused.

"Then Young Master must listen carefully..."