A candlestick burned quietly, and the dim yellow flame illuminated half of the study, reflecting his extremely long figure on the ground.
It was quiet all around.
However, he, who was usually arrogant and unrestrained outside, seemed to be very nervous and restrained at this time.
And his eyes were staring at the shadow in front of him, with deep fear and awe surging in his eyes.
A low, hoarse voice came out gloomily.
"It's been dragging on for so long, and there's still no progress at all. Ye Heron, I don't have that much patience."
Ye Lu tensed up and felt a chill running down his back, quickly enveloping his entire body.
He swallowed hard:
"Sir, it's not that I did this on purpose, but that Ye Xiyue was too cunning! Who knew she was injured, but she insisted on following them to Hongyuan Valley, and it took so long to go there-"
"She has returned to the Imperial Capital today." The man interrupted him, with impatience in his voice, "I'm not interested in hearing your excuses. You just need to tell me when you can get that thing. Don't forget it.
How did you promise me in the first place?"
Ye Lu held his breath, and beads of sweat continued to appear on his forehead.
He knew very well that the other party was serious!
"Don't worry, I will do my best to get that thing to you as soon as possible!"
He said hurriedly,
"The Chu family has agreed to join forces with me. Ye Xiyue will definitely not be able to escape this time!"
The cold and cold atmosphere was reduced a little.
"Remember what you said. I'll give you three days in the end. If you still can't do it..."
The man's voice was extremely soft, but it was like a heavy stone, weighing heavily on Ye Lu's heart.
The night heron lowered its head and remained motionless.
After a long time, the almost breathless pressure finally dissipated, and he looked up again.
The man had left, and he was the only one left in the study.
He breathed a long sigh of relief.
The window was suddenly blown open, and a breeze blew in. He felt cold all over, and then he realized that he had broken out in a cold sweat.
He stood there for a while before raising his feet and leaving the study.
...
Wing Prince Mansion.
When Murong Luo returned to his mansion, the sky was completely dark.
The servants came up one after another.
Murong Luo's face was cold and he strode forward.
When everyone saw this, they were all trembling with fear.
It wasn't until Murong Luo went to the inner courtyard that several servants gathered together and spoke with confusion.
"What's going on, Your Highness King Yi? Didn't you say that the trouble in Hongyuan Valley has been solved? Why is your face still so ugly?"
"His Royal Highness King Yi has made great achievements this time. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have reacted like this..."
"Is there something unpleasant going on in the palace?"
"I have heard that a large part of the reason why the trouble in Hongyuan Valley was successfully resolved this time was because of Ye Xiyue. Could it be that His Highness King Yi is because of this -"
"Hush! We can say this kind of thing casually!? Take care of your own life! Let's go!"
...
"Father!"
As soon as Murong Luo crossed the gate of the inner courtyard, Murong Wan quickly came up to greet him.
Murong Qing followed her, looking much calmer.
"Father, you are finally back."
Seeing the two of them, Murong Luo's expression softened slightly.
"It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"
"Of course I'm waiting for you!"
Murong Wan's words made Murong Luo feel slightly warm in his heart, and his previous dissatisfaction with her also weakened a lot.