Chapter 9: Are you telling the truth?

  Yun Cong transmitted a smooth and even breathing sound, Zi Ruo Ye had slept for a day and was no longer sleepy, lightened his footsteps, took a deep breath and jumped onto the rooftop, still holding the Qing Mei wine in his hand.

  The night breeze is cool, sitting on the rooftop, overlooking every inch of the Wangfu land, the street scene outside, at this time the merchants have already closed their doors and rested for tomorrow's business, as if the bustling streets are right in front of me, but after a moment, it becomes quiet and only the sound of the wind can be heard.

  It seems that since she was betrothed, she had never gone to the Prime Minister's mansion, not even her nominal mother-in-law had visited once. Zi Yanran refused to take back his words of engagement, did he want her to die before ending this absurd engagement?

  A beauty's heart is not here, how can you force it?

  Let's not talk about myself for now. Even if I really want to get married, it must be someone I like. Not two people tied together by a royal decree...

  The plum wine with a hint of acidity melted in her mouth, at this moment she was really frustrated and hated to teach Zi Yanran a good lesson!

  "Do you still want to squat on the tree?" A faint smile flashed in his eyes, blowing cold wind like this, aren't you cold at all?

  Liu Qingyou had a conversation with the Prime Minister, but they parted on bad terms. That night, he snuck into the palace again and easily made his way in. He was lying on the rooftop, and although his martial arts skills were average, his lightness skills were exceptional, so basically no one could detect him.

  Is that man... Yun Cong? The rumored head of Penglai Pavilion, who was brought back by Zi Ruoye all the way, Yun Cong Gongzi... He had to admit, this man really has the capital to make women crazy. Seeing him taking care of the drunk Zi Ruoye as if she were a dead pig, if he didn't know they weren't married yet, even he thought they seemed like a couple.

  Although that's what it seems... It can be seen that she hasn't slept for a long time, and even he is getting impatient. But unexpectedly, Zǐ Ruò Yè got up and went out the door, hastily using her internal energy to jump onto a nearby tree. But unexpectedly, this person... really loves drinking. Clearly just a moment ago he was dead drunk on the bed, but after a brief moment of clarity, he started drinking again.

  The colour devil doesn't speak, but is still an alcoholic.

  Concentrating his mind and calming his breath, he secretly hoped that Ziyue Ye would finish drinking soon so that he could leave... but unexpectedly, the man asked him in a light and airy tone if he still wanted to stand on the tree!

  Under the moonlight, Liu Qingyu emerged from the darkness, tall and slender, wearing a white cloud-patterned long gown embroidered with elegant and refined jade orchids, her black hair casually draped over her shoulders, as unmarried men were not allowed to tie their hair.

  Zi Ruoye helplessly looked at Liu Qingyuan, who had once again rushed into the palace in a reckless manner. This night, she was still dressed in white clothes, and if it weren't for her confidence that she could escape when discovered, she would be considered brainless. And to Zi Ruoye, Liu Qingyuan seemed to be exactly that.

  "What's wrong, wanting to assassinate again today?" He narrowed his eyes, sizing up the man not far from him, standing on a tree branch, with the gentle breeze blowing his robes, giving off an elegant and refined aura.

  "Hmph! I was thinking! Unfortunately, my martial arts skills are not as good as yours. If they were, you would definitely die under my sword!" Liu Qingyou said gritting her teeth.

  "Do you like Li Yu?" Ziyue Ye still smiled and asked him, ignoring the faint hatred and strong estrangement in Liu Qingyou's words.

  Li Yu, she hadn't met her before, only knew that she was the only daughter of the current general, had been stationed with the general on the border for many years, and was a straightforward and generous person. According to Zi Yanran, in a few days it would be the day when the general returned to the court... Her eyes lightly swept over Liu Qingyou, and just mentioning her name made him tense up like this.

  "I just like her, so what! How can you, a drunkard and a rotten person, compare to her!" He sat on the branch, not even afraid of getting his white robe stained with dust. He was about to say something more derogatory, but couldn't think of anything at that moment, so he gave up.

  The two of them stood there like that, basically yelling at each other.

  Another drunkard... another rotten person... Ah, this evaluation is indeed quite high. Li Yu can't compare to her, after all she's the daughter of a general, a member of the aristocracy, while she's just an idle person, a drunkard, and a rotten person, it's really not comparable.

  "But next month on the third... you'll be marrying me, right?..." A seemingly regretful sigh, shaking head and swaying body, a gesture of having affection but being unable to be together.

  "Who wants to marry you!" As soon as the words came out, she suddenly widened her eyes and stared at Ziyue Ye, "Do you know who I am?" So she had already known her own identity? But didn't say it clearly, in vain thinking...

  He had a look that could kill, as if he wanted to tear her apart and throw her into the eighteenth level of hell, then put her in a pot of oil and deep-fry her alive. He also told her with sharp words not to marry him, it was as if she didn't know who he was, it was all difficult.

  "Li Yu will be back in the capital in a few days, won't he?"

  "What exactly do you want to say!" He couldn't stand her teasing him with one sentence after another, and he blurted out in anger, glaring at her.

  Her eyes, like a galaxy full of stars, shone brightly. Her small face had flushed with anger, and if not for the dim light, she would have looked even more captivating. This was what Zi Ruoye thought to herself.

  "Come over and I'll tell you." Drinking alone, the wine jug was empty before he knew it. He finished the last drop of wine, shook the jug, and seemed to be regretful, "No more wine..."

  Liu Qing furrowed her brow, unable to guess the intention behind this person's letting her pass. She saw that the woman was drinking alone, but it seemed as if she wasn't drinking wine, just ordinary water. This person really didn't know how to hold back when drinking! After a while, she jumped onto the rooftop and sat down three meters away from Zi Ruoye.

  He reeked of alcohol and she didn't want to get near him at all!

  Zi Ruoye slightly raised an eyebrow, not minding the position of Liu Qingyu sitting there. She slowly opened her mouth and said, "I know you don't want to marry me. Normally, men from good families can't just go out as they please, especially those with marriage arrangements. But...". She paused for a moment, seeing Liu Qingyu looking at her with puzzlement and curiosity, then continued, "But your small stature really doesn't match my taste. It's actually the slender figure of Yun Cong in my household that has captured my heart. After Li Yuban returns to the capital, there is still half a month before our wedding date. In this half-month period, I will create many opportunities for you and Li Yu. Whether it's me dying or finding a way to make the emperor cancel this marriage, I swear I absolutely won't let your reputation be damaged. You can marry Li Yu with a clear conscience and in a grand manner."

  Liu Qingyu's expression changed from doubt to suspicion to incredulity, and finally to a hint of expectation as she listened to Zi Ruoye's words. Everything Zi Ruoye said was true - men were not allowed to go out casually, except on special festivals like the Qixi Festival, and even then there were many rules to follow. And what about men who were already engaged? Yet, listening to her made it seem as if it were really so. "Is what you're saying true?"

  "Of course! A man as dull as you is not needed by me, the king." He glanced lazily at Liu Qingyu and let out a languid yawn, seemingly not having slept well despite sleeping for a whole day.

  "Hmph! If you can't do it, then just wait for death!" Mei Mu's beautiful eyes were once again covered in anger, and she glared at Zi Ruoye with hatred before flying away. He was actually described as uninteresting by this person, and just now he had been drawn to her words, forgetting that she said he wasn't interesting enough to attract her attention. This conversation made him feel disdained, and he felt like he might be incompatible with her.

  If it weren't for her words that moved him so much, he would have bitten her to death even if he couldn't beat her!

  Zi Ruoye shook the wine jug again, confirming that there was really not a single drop of wine left, before reluctantly returning to her room. What to do now? It can't be done, but she would die if she didn't.