“Bai Youan?”
Song Qingchao couldn't help but frown, and took half a step back.
When they had just come out, they saw the lights of the medical hall were on.
If Bai Youan were to appear here, it would be somewhat far-fetched.
But Zhou Si wouldn't lie to her.
She also didn't dare to believe Bai Youan would lie to her.
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That person was indeed Bai Youan.
Why would Bai Youan appear in this place?
If she were to say he was a person who indulged in pleasure, Song Qingchao wouldn't believe it.
But…
“Master, should we say hello to Mr. Bai?”
Song Qingchao just pursed her lips without speaking, “No, let’s go in.”
She collected her expression and turned to enter Xiyun Pavilion decisively.
Zhou Si, who was still standing on the side, instantly felt he had spoken too much.
It wasn't appropriate to follow her in, nor was it appropriate to just stand there.
It was only when Song Qingchao directly called him that he snapped back to reality.
Zhou Si was momentarily dazed, so much so that he didn't see which way he was entering.
It wasn't until he saw the attire inside that he realized where he had come to.
“Master, the person behind Xiyun Pavilion is not someone we can afford to offend.”
Zhou Si hurriedly chased after her.
“Have you been here before?”
Song Qingchao did not look back to address Zhou Si, but walked straight ahead.
Although Xiyun Pavilion was spread all over, the interior decoration of each branch was the same.
So Song Qingchao didn't need to think much and directly headed for the private room on the third floor.
This startled Zhou Si so much that he leaped out.
“Master! You can’t go up to the third floor.”
His cautious demeanor made Song Qingchao laugh out loud, “When did I ever see you so timid?”
Zhou Si kept signaling Song Qingchao to keep her voice down.
After all, sneaking in here late at night was not something they could justify.
But Song Qingchao not only didn't restrain herself, but continued to tease Zhou Si.
Zhou Si’s forehead was covered in sweat.
Soon, the lights in the pavilion lit up, and then sounds came from the stairs.
Zhou Si didn't have time to react, only pulling Song Qingchao to hide in the shadows.
“Who is it?”
Song Qingchao wanted to answer, but Zhou Si kept shushing her in fright.
“Miss?”
Song Xiaoguo exclaimed in surprise.
Song Qingchao smiled and pulled off the black scarf from her face, “Xiaoguo, long time no see.”
“Why are you here?”
Song Xiaoguo was also very excited and quickly tried to hold Song Qingchao’s hand, but stopped herself in the end.
Instead, Song Qingchao grabbed her, “It’s alright now.”
She pulled Song Xiaoguo over, hugged her, and gently patted her back, “You’ve worked hard.”
“It’s good that Miss is alright,” Song Xiaoguo’s voice was a little choked.
This scene stunned Zhou Si speechless.
Song Qingchao indulgently stroked Song Xiaoguo’s back, “You’re still so prone to crying when you’re a grown girl. If the people below see this, how will you manage things in the future?”
Song Xiaoguo let out a soft哼, “No one is here anyway, only Miss is watching.”
“Is that so?” Song Qingchao looked at Zhou Si with a smile.
Zhou Si felt a little embarrassed when looked at like that, but he still touched the back of his head and asked tentatively, “Master, could it be that this Xiyun Pavilion…”
“Yes, it’s mine.”
Zhou Si: “……”
Master, do you have to be so calm?
This is Xiyun Pavilion!
After a moment of reaction, he immediately felt that what his elder brother Zhou Zhengxi had said was right, otherwise, if he had acted like Zhou Ri, he would still be building latrines now…
Listening to advice makes a person full, this saying is quite fitting.
But soon Zhou Si returned to normal.
Song Qingchao was also very satisfied with him, truly worthy of having seen the world.
“Zhou Si, go and find Zhou Zhengxi.”
“Yes, Master, be careful.”
“Don’t worry.”
After Zhou Si left, Song Xiaoguo composed herself and led Song Qingchao up to the third floor. As they walked, she told Song Qingchao all the information she had collected during this period, and also gave her a glimpse into the situation in Chang’an.
“Keep it up. If there are any changes, inform me as soon as possible.”
Song Xiaoguo nodded in agreement and took out a box from the drawer, handing it to Song Qingchao.
After Song Qingchao opened it and confirmed the contents of the box, she directly stored it in her space.
“How are Feng Shaocheng and Su Yingying?”
“Feng Shaocheng was greatly favored by the Emperor after he returned. Su Yingying returned to Chang’an alone. For some reason, she was recognized by Mr. Su.”
“Understood.”
This outcome was within Song Qingchao’s expectations.
She would let these two enjoy a few more comfortable days.
After all, the end of the year was approaching, and she was too lazy to stir things up.
Song Qingchao walked leisurely to the window, pushed it open, then tightened her cloak. Her gaze, however, was fixed on the Shuiyun Pavilion opposite.
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“Yes, Master. I chose the location of Xiyun Pavilion here precisely because of the Shuiyun Pavilion opposite.”
“Is that so?”
Song Qingchao looked across, exhaling a puff of warm air.
Her fingers tapped lightly on the windowsill where snow was falling.
“Master.”
Song Qingchao turned around and saw Zhou Zhengxi, whom she hadn't seen in a while.
“You’re here?”
Zhou Zhengxi hummed, his expression not looking good.
“I want to ask you, why has Bai Youan always been here?”
Song Qingchao pointed to the Shuiyun Pavilion opposite.
To say she didn’t care would be impossible.
Zhou Zhengxi’s expression became even more strange.
He only lowered his head further.
“Reporting to Master, it is my incompetence that I could not persuade Mr. Bai, nor could I pass on Mr. Bai’s news to Master. The fact that you discovered it directly is my dereliction of duty.”
Zhou Zhengxi knelt directly on the ground.
He looked as if he was ready to accept any punishment from Song Qingchao.
Song Qingchao’s lips curved into a faint smile, “Does he come every day?”
“Yes, every time the medical official finishes his treatment, he would send me back to the Left General’s mansion and then come to this Shuiyun Pavilion himself. I don’t know what he’s talking about…”
He was stating the facts, but it was also a form of retaliation.
If Bai Youan hadn’t caused trouble at that time, he would have entered Ling Shi Valley with his master, so why would he be worried and controlled outside every day?
“Alright, I understand.”
Song Qingchao’s gaze returned to the Shuiyun Pavilion.
She felt that the melody within was very familiar, but she couldn’t quite place what it was.
“Are you still unable to get anyone in?”
Song Xiaoguo shook her head, “It’s more complicated inside than I thought.”
Song Qingchao clenched the snow on the windowsill into a ball, “Keep watching. If you get any news, tell me directly.”
She threw away the snow ball she had formed and turned around.
“Zhengxi, from now on, you will stay outside and fully cooperate with Xiaoguo. You are all family, no need to be strangers.”
The two bowed to each other and thus were introduced.
Song Qingchao walked into the shadows, “I will come out after the new year. Don’t alert anyone for now.”
The two nodded in agreement, “Yes.”
“Let’s go, Zhou Si.”
Song Qingchao called out again.
After leaving Xiyun Pavilion and reaching a dark alley, Song Qingchao cast her gaze on the Shuiyun Pavilion again.
Bai Youan, what exactly are you hiding from me?