The room suddenly quieted down. It was clear that the atmosphere wasn't right.
He leisurely took a sip of the Lotus Heart Tea and smacked his lips, causing her to unconsciously curl her lips. "This Lotus Core Tea is truly excellent. It's even more bitter and fragrant than the ones in the palace. I don't even know where it came from, but it's really rare to find fresh lotus seeds like this!"
Wei Shuge came back to her senses, "Young master, how could you still have the mood to drink tea at a time like this? If someone is hiding beside us, then our every move will fall into the eyes of others. At that time, we will be in a passive position! "
"Yes!" Zhao Yuannan nodded.
Zhao Jing put down the cup in his hand and looked at the two people in front of him, deep in thought. "Weren't you looking at me before? I was looking at you, right?" Why did they all say the same thing again? You don't doubt each other anymore? "
The two of them were stunned for a moment and then remained silent.
With a sigh, Zhao Jing slowly stood up and strolled around the room with his hands behind his back. "A cup of Lotus Heart Tea. I'll make you all suspect each other. Is this a good plan?"
Zhao Yuannan's eyes widened when he heard this. He stared at Zhao Jing in disbelief. "Young master, you mean …"
"Knowing my habit is actually not that big of a deal. It's just a cup of Lotus Heart Tea. But that person knows that I am paranoid and the people around me must be people with sharp minds. Thus, when they sent the Lotus Heart Tea over for no reason, the two of you started to feel suspicious. " Zhao Jing smiled sinisterly. "Am I right?" The way you all looked at each other was already filled with doubt and distrust! "
Wei Shuge narrowed her eyes. "It really happened too suddenly. Besides, Young Master only has the few of us by his side. If we say that it was leaked, it could only be us …"
"So you suspect Brother Nan, Brother Nan suspects you!" Zhao Jing played with the cup in his hand, not even bothering to look at them. "It's just a small trick, yet you guys are in a state of disarray. If they throw stones at you, you'll all jump into the pit."
"Who exactly is it? "He actually has such great ability!" Wei Shuge could only feel a sense of fear and trepidation in her heart. "I know about Young Master's habits and character, but it's also very frightening that he can manipulate people's hearts!"
Zhao Jing thought for a moment. "I don't think it's scary at all. I just think it's interesting!" There was actually such a capable person in the world. He didn't need to waste a single person's time, nor did he need to say anything. Just a cup of tea was enough to arouse the hearts of others. This person was playing with people's hearts in his palms, it was obvious that he was a cold-hearted person! This kind of person will not allow himself to have any weakness, and is the coldest person in the world!
"The coldest?" Zhao Yuannan frowned and said, "Shuge, I'm sorry. I thought you were..."
Wei Shuge laughed. "It's not just you, I... "I'm sorry!"
"You are the people closest to me. I hope that you don't suspect each other in the future." Zhao Jing narrowed his dangerous eyes. "Keep a close eye on him from now on. Don't let any trace of him get away!"
"Yes sir!" The two of them nodded as they both looked at the closed door.
Li Yiheng is still outside. Could it be him?
No matter who it was that spied on them, it was still a hidden danger. However, the most important thing right now should be the Regent's Estate.
However, the Residence of Regent...
"Old master?" Dongfang Wenming choked on the water and immediately put down the cup in his hand.
"That's what the Prefecture Overseer of Jing Zhao said. He mentioned our Regent's Estate, so the Prefecture Overseer doesn't dare to act rashly. Release him immediately!" "Master, according to the description, he's about the level of Commander Li, and the person behind him is about the level of the Emperor!"
"Who else can be so unbridled other than her?" Dongfang Wenming cleared his throat and walked out.
"Master?" Zhou Zhizhi was stunned. "You want to settle the score with the Emperor?"
"What kind of account is it for in broad daylight?" Dongfang did not know to walk out the door quickly, "A person who is still wet behind the ears, can you settle the score with me? It's just that the room is too stuffy from going out for a walk! "
Zhou Zhizhi nodded his head and quickly followed. However, why did he arrive in front of the Full Moon Restaurant when the master said that he wasn't going to do the accounting?
The little Emperor had opened a Sky Room, so it was clear to Dongfang Wenming that Zhao Jing would definitely be living here as soon as he left the palace. Because all the people living in the Full Moon Restaurant were today's scientists, Dongfang Buming did not enter. Instead, he went to the Fuxing Tea House opposite the Full Moon Restaurant. The window of the elegant pavilion facing the street was slightly ajar, and just happened to be facing the Sky No. 1 Room of the Full Moon Restaurant.
For a moment, Zhou Zhiqian felt like his master and the little emperor were separated by a whole street, like a couple of oxen. He had a feeling that he couldn't put his finger on it.
Tomorrow was the day of the poetry contest. The Full Moon Restaurant had been prepared since a long time ago, so there was a lot of activity in front of the Full Moon Restaurant.
"This lowly official has already ordered his subordinates to watch carefully and not make any mistakes. Otherwise, if by any chance, the emperor is harmed, this matter will be blown up!" Zhou Zhiqian lowered his voice and said, "Master, I'm afraid that the emperor will attract a lot of gossip during this poetry meet! Currently, no one knows of the Emperor's identity, but in the end, paper cannot contain fire. In the future, when people find out that His Majesty has entered the city, he will inevitably stir up trouble and cause trouble by seizing the right to conduct the poetry contest with Wen Jianxuan. "
"This King only knows that there is a king in this world, but I don't know of the Brushstroke Pavilion!" Dongfang Wenming coldly snorted twice, "What the hell is Wen Pen Xuan? It's just a dog that's raised by the inner palace. How can he be on par with a tiger cub that I personally raise?" So what if it was Qi Yunshan's will? Since the Emperor can carry his treasury once, then naturally, he can carry it twice as well! "
Zhou Zhizhi nodded, "Master, look!"
Outside the Full Moon Restaurant, there were quite a few more booths. Some of the booths were arranged by the Regent's Manor, but others were not! Who would sell umbrellas on a sunny day or paintings on a rainy day? These people had been watching outside the Full Moon Restaurant for a long time. In other words, they had already set their sights on it before the Autumn Competition. However, it was not clear whether he was here for Zhao Jing or the new students!
"Qi Yun Mountain is not in the capital, I can really hold on much longer!" Dongfang Wenming coldly said. He looked at the sun in the sky with a displeased expression. He didn't know why she was staying in the Full Moon Restaurant. After some thought, Dongfang Wenming asked again, "Have you asked around carefully about the Fang Hua Zhai?"
"The Emperor intends to join forces with Fang Hua Zhai, so he wants to support Fang Hua Zhai to replace Wen Jianxuan!" Zhou Zhiji poured more tea for Dongfang Wenming. "This lowly servant has already investigated and found out that the owner of this Fanghua Temple is called Wen Rusheng. Earlier, he even saved the emperor on the long street, so the emperor …" He paused, and unconsciously lowered his voice a little. "The last time His Majesty left the city, he actually went to the 10 Mile Plaza! The Plum Plum Plum Garden, is an estate owned by Fang Hua Zhai, which is also called Wen Rusheng! "
Indeed, that was not the case. Zhou Zhizi discovered that his master's face had turned ugly. His eyes turned cold, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. It was as if he was laughing, but there was also a hint of chilliness in his expression, making one's hair stand on end.
"Continue!" Dongfang Wenming said.
Zhou Zhizhi swallowed his saliva, "I have never seen Wen Rusheng, but I heard that he had a jade-like face and was extremely born. He is a peerless youth in the world. It's a pity that my body is so weak in this life.
Dongfang Wenming actually let out a sigh of relief when he heard the last part. He said lightly, "Oh, then let the emperor play slowly!"
Slowly play?
"What do you mean?" Let the emperor play slowly? With Wen Rusheng? " Zhou Zhizhi was very confused, unable to make heads or tails of the situation. "The emperor has always been willful, what if he causes trouble? This old man really doesn't care? "
"Causing trouble? Has she caused enough trouble? " Dongfang Wenming rubbed his forehead, "This world belongs to her, so what if she causes trouble?"
Yes, how about it? Zhao Jing was the emperor, and Dongfang Wenming was the regent. Was there still any matter that he, Dongfang Zexuan, wasn't aware of? At most, it was a little tricky, but there wasn't anyone who was helpless against it. However, when he thought of her stubbornness to the bone, she'd put on a harmless expression.
He had not believed what she had said, but now he half believed it. Because there were some words that she had said to Zhong Fu, which Dong Fang had recorded down. If not for him bringing her back to the palace, perhaps she would already be a good doctor by now! He was a good doctor who helped the dying and helped the wounded! Unfortunately, there are no 'ifs' in this world. There is only reality!
Zhao Jing had never come out, nor did he leave the Full Moon Residence after nightfall. Dongfang Wenming unconsciously creased his brows. This girl was becoming more and more presumptuous! He even learned not to return to the Night?!
"Master?" Zhou Zhizi's body stiffened. How long had his master been staring unblinkingly at Full Moon Residence? How long had Zhou Zhiqian followed suit. Now that the teahouse was about to close, they naturally had to leave. Zhou ZhiSuo didn't know how to reply. He wanted to ask if Master would like to return to the estate or send the Emperor back to the palace. After staring for such a long time, Zhou Zhizhong was sure that the emperor was still in Moon Gazing House and had yet to come out.
"This King will go his own way!" Dongfang Wenming finally stood up. "Don't disturb anyone!"
"Yes sir!" Zhou Zhizi nodded.
Tomorrow would be the poetry meet. Tonight, the students would have to gather their strength, waiting for tomorrow to show it.
In fact, wasn't there a dark gambling house behind the poetry contest? Some people would place bets on these top students to amass wealth. Even though it was called the Yamen, it was actually quite profound and there were also some smart students who used it to boost their prestige. In the future, even if they failed, they would still be able to become a teacher or advisor in the residence of a respected official, waiting for the next Imperial Examinations to come again.
Therefore, the right to host this poetry meet was a must every year. However, Zhao Jing had taken him down this year. Those students obviously didn't know who they were going to get on good terms with. They would occasionally go to find old man Wang Si, who was an extremely prestigious person. However, how could Wang Si dare to divulge Zhao Jing's identity? Although a scholar had their own character, in the end, the people did not fight against the officials. Some words could only be swallowed deep into the pit of their stomach.
"Young Master, Wen Yufeng went to look for the shopkeeper, he said he wants to see you!" Wei Shuge came to report.
Zhao Jing had already finished washing up. He leaned back on the soft couch and rubbed his glabella. "I won't!"
Zhao Yuannan was still trying to extinguish the candle flame with the bronze picker, so when he heard this, he couldn't help but freeze, "He's so anxious to see the Young Noble, could it be that he's here for the poetry meet as well? He wanted to use the young master's power to help him gain more power? [You should know that the young master's clothes could help him enter the best inn in the capital and he even stayed in a room with the name of the floor. I think he should be able to guess the young lord's identity.]
The candles in the room were extinguished inch by inch, no longer as bright as before.
Zhao Jing closed his eyes lazily. Upon seeing this, Wei Shuge bowed and left with Zhao Yuannan.
Just as the door closed behind him, Zhao Jing suddenly frowned. Familiar footsteps could be heard …