"I... I have lost my temper and don't want to worry about it anymore."
Levi's knuckles holding the wine glass turned white, and he endured the sadness in his heart and drank the wine in one gulp, saying goodbye to his past self.
Si Yiluo refilled a glass for him and said seriously: "But sir, there must be someone to do things in this world. Although we are in darkness, our hearts are toward the light. The light will really come one day..."
"If you sink in the darkness but are unable to change, do you want to experience that kind of pain again, sir?"
The girl's persuasion struck a chord in his heart. Before entering the capital, Li Wei had heard about Si Yiluo's reputation as being greedy for power, lustful, cruel and immoral.
After a brief contact with her, he discovered that she was not as legendary as she was. At least she was polite to others, and everyone was treated equally in front of her regardless of her official position.
"That letter..." Li Wei asked hesitantly, "How does Master Si plan to deal with it?"
That letter represented her attitude. Si Yiluo explained: "Master Li should know that this is a serious matter. Let him let bygones be bygones. The emperor has been on the throne for eighteen years, and everything has been settled long ago."
Yes, once that letter is exposed, apart from causing turmoil, it will not do any good to the court and the people. For the sake of the overall situation, the grievances suffered will eventually be swallowed with blood...
"Master Li can do more for the people of the world, why not try it once!"
Levi swallowed the lump in his throat, looked up and sighed: "Give me a little more time."
Si Yiluo picked up the wine glass.
"Junior, I respect you!"
In terms of official position, Si Yiluo was many ranks higher than him, but in terms of age, he was indeed the elder. Li Wei picked up the wine glass and touched it with her. There was a clear and clear sound. At that moment, he had actually made a decision.
After coming out of Tanchun Tower, I realized that it was snowing. Scattered snowflakes fell from the gray sky. There was a thin layer of ice on the ground. The horses' hooves slipped. Si Yiluo dismounted and held the reins, and they walked through the lively streets.
The crowd moved forward slowly.
She rarely had the leisure to look at the familiar Shengjing City so slowly. Passing by a thinly dressed beggar, she placed two coins in a broken bowl in front of the hungry beggar.
Other beggars who were too hungry to walk hurriedly gathered around him.
Si Yiluo took out a handful of copper coins and put two coins in a bowl.
There is a limit to what she can do, but two copper coins can ensure that they have two full meals, which is enough.
A new ditty sung by a young girl at the top of her voice floated out from a roadside teahouse. Si Yiluo looked up and saw the masked King Han enjoying tea and playing chess with his friends.
King Han reached out to pick up Xuehua, and happened to see her. He said a few words to his friends and sent a servant to invite her.
The fragrance of pear blossoms was burning in the private room. King Han, wearing brocade and silk clothes, pointed to the position opposite.
"It's a rare opportunity to drink tea with Sir Si. I personally cook tea for you."
Si Yiluo looked at his well-maintained hands and his flowing movements, and asked, "Why does His Highness, King Han, stay in the teahouse every day?"
King Han kept moving and smiled easily.
"What else can an idle prince do besides staying in the teahouse for entertainment?"
After a long time, he sighed softly, "It seems that everything I do is wrong..."
His hands were white and tender, and looked very fleshy. Unlike Wei Heyan's slender fingers, Wei Heyan's hands always glowed with an abnormal blue color.
"Are you having a good time, Your Highness?"
King Han laughed again.
"The house is full of guests and it's very lively. Is there anything uncomfortable? Sir Si, do you think I am uncomfortable?"
He is testing her.
Si Yiluo heard a hint of vigilance. It seemed that Wei Heyan had not told him that the two of them had completely become two people.
"The tea is very good, but it's a pity that Xiaguan is a martial artist and doesn't know how to appreciate it, so His Highness's kindness was wasted. I still have official duties at Xiaguan Yamen, so I'll take my leave."
King Han nodded politely with a smile.
"Then I will not disturb Mr. Si. Sir, please excuse me."
After leaving the teahouse, Si Yiluo got on his horse, and the scrutinizing gaze behind him disappeared until around the corner. Now that King Lu is dead, will King Han suspect that she is testing him?
Back at the Yamen, Wei Heyan was sitting with his legs crossed in her check-in room drinking tea. There was no one else in the room. Si Yiluo looked outside the yard and asked after entering the door: "Why are you here at this hour?"
Wei Heyan curled the corners of his lips while holding the tea cup, and raised his fingers at her. She stood still, and the man's evil eyes immediately darkened. He smelled the fragrance of pear blossoms on her body and asked, "Who are you going to drink tea with?"
Already?"
Si Yiluo came closer and sat down.
"The mission assigned by the emperor asked me to persuade Li Wei to come out of Tanchun Tower and meet King Han..." She paused before continuing, "King Han was kind enough to invite me to have a cup of tea."
"He doesn't know about our relationship."
Wei Heyan hummed, drew circles on the armrest with his fingers, and explained: "The fewer people who know, the better. Who knows if there will be a traitor around us."
"Did Levi agree?"
Si Yiluo neither nodded nor shook his head. Although he was moved, he had not formally nodded.
"What brought you here today?"
If your rival goes to the yamen every day, it won't arouse anyone's suspicion once or twice, but if it happens too many times, it might become suspicious. Everyone is doing detective work, so this trick can easily be revealed.
Wei Heyan sneered and said: "My people are checking the files in your yamen, just like the cases handled by the Supervisory Office and the Criminal Department and Dali Temple this year. It's just a formality."
Come and check the file while she is away?
Si Yiluo put him down and went out to walk around. No wonder she didn't see a few subordinates when she came in. As soon as Wei Heyan came, everyone felt like they were facing a formidable enemy. Dozens of pairs of eyes were staring unblinkingly at the lackeys checking the files...
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"grown ups!"
Miao Cong was the first to notice her, and a call brought everyone back to their senses. As soon as Si Yiluo came back, they had a backbone. If the people in Dongchang dared to act like monsters, they would never leave the Jinyiwei Yamen today!
Miao Cong glanced behind her and didn't see Wei Heyan, so Miao Cong pulled her aside to complain.
"Sir, Governor Wei has been checking here for half an hour while you are away..."
Si Yiluo glanced at him.
"What are you afraid of? Do you feel guilty? Let them investigate. If they investigate this time, it will be the New Year and we will give everyone bonuses."
We are all ordinary people, and they do everything to earn a living. At any rate, no one dares to underestimate the skin on their bodies. If they get a generous bonus at the end of the year, they will be able to live a comfortable life this year.
Because bonuses were about to be distributed, everyone became nervous.
After calming down his subordinate's mood, Si Yiluo returned to the duty room. Wei Heyan occupied her bed very unceremoniously and was catching up on his sleep leisurely.
When he saw her coming back, he patted the place next to him and smiled charmingly.
Si Yiluo swallowed, refused to accept his words, turned around and went out to handle official duties.
He made some noise from time to time to attract her attention.
Si Yiluo concentrated on reviewing the files and ignored him.
Wei Heyan was lying on his side, leaning on his elbows on the bed to look at her profile.
His daily official duties were to serve Emperor Yao's food, clothing, and daily life, read the discounts, and give approval for Emperor Yao. Occasionally he was lazy and left it to the people below, but Si Yiluo sat in front of the chair every day, read official documents, and handled official duties...