"Go back, weāll meet again if fate allows."
Chu Heng didnāt linger, quickly walked away.
Xie Zhao went to the corner, squatted down, opened his mouth, and stuffed the pineapple cake into it. He chewed expressionlessly, yet his gaze slightly wavered. Upon closer inspection, one could see the shimmer in his eyes.
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"Sir, Xie Zhao met Chu Heng on the street today." Although Hu Hua had reached an understanding with Xiang City to deal with Chu Heng, he didnāt give up on finding other ways to trouble Chu Heng.
In the past, he wouldnāt have dared to entertain such thoughts against Chu Heng.
But now, everyone in the court knew that Emperor Xuanming had personally stated that Chu Heng was not to be trusted, causing Chu Hengās status to plummet. If Hu Hua didnāt seize this opportunity to trouble him, there might never be another chance.
Heās been having people watch Chu Heng, trying to catch him in a vulnerable moment.
Upon hearing this news, he was very dissatisfied; Xie Zhao was a wolf cub he picked up, barely useful as a blade. He only released Xie Zhao during a competition for the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War position.
Xie Zhao was never meant to see the light of day; he was just a secret guard he raised.
And now a mere servant dares to think of turning things around?
Hu Hua sneered coldly, "Does Chu Heng think that by finding Xie Zhao, he can hold something over me and create trouble?"
"Wait, did Chu Heng give Xie Zhao some cake?" Hu Hua stroked his chin, a hint of scheming flickered in his eyes, thinking this was an excellent opportunity, he squinted his eyes, "Come here, tell Xie Zhao to actively approach Chu Heng."
"Let him extract information from Chu Heng, as much as possible. If he can do it, I might consider letting him meet those Hu people."
The subordinate nodded, "Yes, Official Hu, Iāll take care of it right away."
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When Chu Heng returned to the residence, Ye Muyu was having Lu Sangqi change the ointment on her arm.
Entering the door, Chu Heng casually placed the cake by the table, his gaze lifted, looked across, paused, took two steps forward, naturally taking over the gauze: "Let me do it."
Ye Muyu was somewhat surprised to see him back: "Ah Heng, youāre back early today, are we having hotpot together tonight?"
Lu Sangqi pursed his lips, put down the gauze and ointment, and taught Chu Heng how to proceed.
Chu Hengās bandaging skills were quite good.
Throughout the entire process, Ye Muyu didnāt feel a bit uncomfortable.
Just looking at the arm, thoroughly soaked by the ointment and appearing stained, she was somewhat irritated: "When will it heal, I donāt want it to take too long and my arm changes color."
"Pfft, hahahaha." Lu Sangqi burst into laughter without restraint at the side.
Seeing Chu Heng look up, his eyes held a warning.
Lu Sangqi: "..."
"Whatās so funny, Doctor Lu, you should reflect and consider this issue for your patients." Ye Muyu was not someone who would take being laughed at quietly.
She squinted her eyes meaningfully and asked, "I heard the Elder Princess wants to introduce her niece to you as a wife?"
Although the emperorās son-in-law passed early, the Elder Princess still had a good relationship with the Huo family.
Lu Sangqi was suddenly questioned about private marital affairs, his face turned odd, and he replied carelessly, "Thereās just too much of that coming up, I canāt choose, itās not my fault that Iām so outstanding, every girl wants to marry me."
Ye Muyu said helplessly: "I say Lilā Lu, without parental discipline, have you become a wanderer?"
"..." Lu Sangqi looked at her speechlessly: "Sis, you donāt need to slander me like this."
"Haha, but youāre always making me feel like you are not settling down, hey, stay for dinner tonight, we have beef this evening."