Chapter 48: The Enemy Does Not Move, I Do Not Move

  Xue Lengyu had just left when Murong Haoran stood up and glared at Li Mu: "Mu, you're so considerate of her, really...?"

  Because Li Mu didn't know that Xue Lengyu had been divorced, he couldn't have imagined that she and Murong Haoyuan had a past. Moreover, judging from her attitude, it didn't seem like something so unpleasant had happened, so he just thought that Murong Haoyuan was too proud to show his face, and in a fit of pique, he pressed him down into his seat with a bitter smile on his face.

  "Hao Xuan." Li Mu said: "What's wrong with you today? You're just a reckless maid, don't take it seriously?"

  Murong Haoran stretched his mouth and still couldn't tell the truth, so he let out a stuffy hum, tilted his neck, and poured a cup of wine down his throat.

  What he didn't want to admit was that he still cared, but what's worse is that she no longer did.

  From the concubine of Murong's mansion, she became a discarded woman in the lower hall. From wearing silk and eating jade, she became a maid in the Wang's mansion. Although this is not from heaven to earth, it is also something that ordinary people cannot accept. He still remembers that when he left Murong's mansion that day, Xue Lengyu's face was filled with such deep sorrow, but in just a few short days, she became so unfamiliar.

  No love, that's okay, but looking at that calm face, there isn't even any hatred.

  This made Murong Haoran unable to calm down. Li Mu's attitude towards her, however, was different from that of the other maidservants, making it hard for him not to think too much about it.

  Li Mu didn't know about Murong Haoran's thoughts, and he also took a sip of wine. He said seriously: "Haoran, have you noticed that recently, he hasn't made any moves?"

  Li Mu's words instantly brought back Murong Haoxuan's thoughts, from personal relationships to national affairs. He wasn't a frivolous person either. When it came to serious matters, he also composed himself and said: "En, I'm also puzzled. A while ago, his actions were very frequent, and he had already made contact with the other side. According to our information, it seemed that some progress had been made in their negotiations, but suddenly everything stopped, without any further movement or news, and we don't know if there's another plot."

  Li Mu rubbed his brow, thinking that he had been bothered by this matter for some time.

  "Now this matter can't be rushed, he doesn't make a move, and we can't afford to mess it up first. Originally, this was a matter that could be fatal with one blow, but now we don't have any evidence in our hands, I'm afraid..."

  Li Mu Dao said: "I naturally know this. You are aware that he has our people on his side. But in my mansion, there is no one from his side."

  "Can you tell who it is now?"

  "It's not certain yet, but it hasn't been released for investigation either." Li Mu smiled: "The person who kept him in the mansion might not be a bad thing after all. He sent over two stunning women again a few days ago, and this kind of courtesy is better to slow down everything before we investigate the changes."

  Murong Haoran nodded and said, "That's right. If we can't get solid evidence, this will just alert the enemy and make things harder for us later."

  "It's all right if we just scare the snakes while cutting the grass, but what I'm afraid of is being bitten back, and even jumping into the Yellow River won't be able to wash it clean."

  Murong Haoran smiled: "Then we'll wait too. He can wait for such things, can't we? We just need to pay close attention."

  The two of them talked about some other things, but Mu Rong Hao Xuan still felt a little uncomfortable in his heart and couldn't help but get up and say: "I'll go to the restroom for a bit."

  Li Mu's heart was as clear as a mirror, but he couldn't stop him, so he nodded and watched him walk out the door with big strides. He couldn't help but smile wryly: "Shu Li, it seems like he's not in a good mood today."

  Although he had guessed the general idea, he could also understand that Murong Haoran's anger was justified. However, because he had promised Xue Liangyu, he couldn't say it clearly and could only say: "Young Master Murong might still be thinking of his previous wife, so he lost his composure when Xue Liangyu mentioned it."

  Li Mu also said: "The other day, I really heard that Haoran welcomed a beautiful woman into the house, although she was just a concubine, he took great care of her. Later on, for some reason, they had a falling out and she was driven out. Although their relationship is close, it's not good to ask too much about this matter. However, looking at it now, Haoran still has some feelings for that woman. This Xue Liangyu is also like this, a maid who is so dissatisfied with her station in life, no wonder Haoran lost his composure."

  "Actually, I think this girl is quite interesting. I'm afraid Young Master Murong will still have to come back with his tail between his legs."

  Li Mu also smiled and said: "However, she is quite bold. Knowing clearly about Hao Xuan's identity, she still dares to speak like this. Not afraid of being punished either."

  Shu Li's expression suddenly turned serious: "Shuli, how does your lightness kung fu compare to chemistry?"

  Shu Li didn't understand why Li Mu suddenly asked this and thought for a moment before responding: "A bit stronger."

  Shu Li is a low-key person, he says slightly stronger, then it's not just a little bit stronger.

  Li Mu said: "You go and take a look, don't let Haoxuan find out. He's so angry that he rushed out, what if something happens? In these extraordinary times, we can't afford to make any mistakes."

  "Yes." Shu Li Mingzhi didn't think it was necessary, but he also wouldn't go against Li Mu's wishes. Moreover, he was somewhat curious about how Xue Lengyu would secretly treat Murong Haoran, her ex-husband, so he quietly followed along.

  Murong Haoran pushed open the door of the compartment, but didn't expect to see Xue Lengyu's so calm side.

  She fell asleep with one hand propping up her head and the other hanging naturally at her waist. Her expression was serene, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly from time to time, just like the gentle warmth that had once stirred her heart.

  Murong Haoran's breathing paused for a moment, and he involuntarily lightened his footsteps. His original words were instantly forgotten, and he walked closer, standing beside her, staring blankly like that.

  It's been several days since she left the mansion, and although there are still many concubines in his own mansion, he can't help but think of her day and night. Just now, thinking that she was already Li Muo's woman, he felt an inexplicable pang of discomfort in his heart. He himself couldn't quite understand whether this was because he cared about her or just because of a man's pride. Even if he didn't want her for himself, he still didn't want others to touch her.

  But now Xue Lengyu is somewhat different. It's hard to say exactly what's different, but in his words and deeds, there's a natural elegance that wasn't noticed before.

  Unconsciously, Murong Haoran's fingers gently stroked Xue Lengyu's cheek, lightly rubbing it for a moment. The softness of her skin was just as he remembered, making him reluctant to withdraw his hand.

  In such a posture, Xue Lengyu felt that his face was slightly itchy and thought there might be some small insects or something. He was drowsy and lazily waved his hand to shoo them away, but instead hit Mu Rong Haoxuan's hand. He suddenly woke up with a start. He found a tall man standing in front of him and almost let out a shrill cry.