Jeune Premier ministre, un ermite

Chapitre 56

Wei Zijun was shocked. "Second brother, I can do it myself! I can do it myself!"

Li Tianqi picked up the quilt from the couch. "Let's go to the kitchen for a meal."

Wei Zijun's eyes widened immediately. "Second Brother? You really want to take him away?"

"Of course! If you won't let me sleep here, I'll take you away!" He answered seriously and without hesitation, even burying his face in the blanket and taking another sniff.

Wei Zijun looked at him with a sense of helplessness. She had covered the blanket with it for several days, so it naturally smelled of her body; but how pleasant could the smell of a blanket be? Did her second brother have some kind of strange fetish?

Then she remembered a pervert in her college dorm who collected women's smelly socks; he wouldn't accept the ones that didn't smell. Thinking about it, a suppressed smile crept onto her lips.

He followed her, asking, "Second Brother, do you need socks?"

"What?"

"Hahaha...hahaha..."

[Volume 1, Deer City Chapter: Chapter 50, Sorrow of Parting]

"Second Brother, aren't you taking Second Sister-in-law along again?" Wei Zijun asked before getting into the carriage.

Since returning from Yuhang, when the two of them went out, Li Tianqi never took Lianwu and Xinhe with him. He wondered if Lianwu felt neglected. Even she felt that this was a bit too much.

"She has Xinhe accompanying her and guards protecting her. I've already instructed Miaozhou to take them out for a stroll on their own, so Fourth Brother, there's no need to worry. Besides, you know the purpose of our trip today; wouldn't it be a burden to bring them along?" He didn't want anyone to disturb his chance to spend these few days with Ziju. As for why he only wanted to be alone with him, he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Perhaps it was because his Fourth Brother's personality was so likable; being with him made his heavy heart feel lighter.

Miao Zhou was an assassin whom Li Tianqi rescued during his travels in the martial world. He followed him for many years, was given the surname Li, and was as inconspicuous as a shadow, yet utterly loyal.

Wei Zijun only recently learned that Li Tianqi had once enjoyed a carefree life in the martial world. Presumably, after his youthful impetuosity, he had finally settled down to help his father, the Emperor, protect the empire. His influence in the martial world was not to be underestimated. From their interactions over the past few days, she had discovered that beneath his seemingly bright, composed, humble, and courteous exterior lay a profound and hidden talent. His cunning was also far more meticulous than that of ordinary people.

For example, today's news was provided by his informants who were spread throughout the martial arts world. He learned that Mu Yinjin, the fourth-rank Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, had arrived in Lucheng today, and the first thing he did upon arrival was to go to Desheng Rice Shop. It was thought that the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel should be in charge of the finances of the court, so it was suspicious that the Left Vice Minister had come here at such an inopportune time. The Left Vice Minister was the assistant to the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Regardless of whether it was related to him or not, it was clear that this unruly force had already implicated the officials of the court.

The weather was slightly cool, so Wei Zijun added a lotus-colored long robe over his moon-white scholar's shirt, which accentuated his handsome and refined demeanor while also adding a touch of allure.

Wei Zijun never wore a belt, and others assumed she didn't like it. Only she knew the reason: if she wore a belt, her slender waist would be exposed, which would inevitably attract attention and gossip. It would also make her chest appear more prominent. Therefore, apart from the jade pendant hanging on the right side of her dress, she never wore any other ornaments.

Li Tianqi had black hair and wore a black crown, a long black satin robe, and a black jade belt around his waist with a white jade pendant hanging from it. He was handsome, tall and noble.

Looking at his handsome figure and outstanding demeanor, Wei Zijun couldn't help but feel admiration. Her gaze lingered on him twice more, stopping when it fell on the jade pendant hanging at his waist. She examined it closely. This jade pendant was remarkably similar to Liu Yunde's, snow-white and translucent, without any flaws. Liu Yunde had returned his jade pendant the next day, so he hadn't had a chance to examine it closely.

Sitting in the carriage, Wei Zijun couldn't help but complain, "Second Brother, why don't we ride in a sedan chair? It's so bumpy."

"Silly girl, how can a sedan chair go that fast? Feeling bumpy? Come on, sit on your second brother's lap." Li Tianqi put his arm around Wei Zijun next to him and was about to pick her up.

Wei Zijun quickly turned back, "No need, Second Brother." After sitting down, she said, "Second Brother, we probably won't get anything if we go during the day. Why don't we sneak out tonight to investigate? If they have a plan, they will definitely not let go of such a good opportunity at night."

"No need, someone else will take care of that. Just keep listening to the news. I'm going to meet someone today, a close friend I met in the martial arts world. I'll introduce you to him as well."

"who?"

"You must have heard about Nangong Que from your master. He is as ruthless as a snake, with a human face but a fox's heart, and is known as the fox who dies nine times out of ten."

Nangong Que!? I have indeed heard my master mention him. I heard he kills people without hesitation and his methods are cruel.

“After I’m gone, let his forces protect you for me,” Li Tianqi said, a wave of sadness washing over him.

"Second Brother----" Sensing his emotions, Wei Zijun called out softly and placed her hand on his knee.

Li Tianqi took her hand and gently stroked it.

Wei Zijun quickly withdrew her hand and glanced at Li Tianqi. Holding hands wasn't a big deal, but why were you rubbing and kneading it for no reason? It was so awkward.

Li Tianqi stared at her face and laughed, "Be careful when you meet my friend. He's a womanizer and surrounded by beautiful women. If you come into contact with him in the future, you mustn't learn bad habits from him."

Wei Zijun chuckled inwardly. She wasn't interested in beautiful women at all. Looking at Li Tianqi's elegant and refined demeanor, she remembered something she had long been curious about. "Eh? Second brother, with your otherworldly appearance, surely beautiful women would throw themselves at you. Why don't I see any other women around? Is it because your sister-in-law is jealous?"

Hearing her praise his appearance, Li Tianqi felt a secret joy, but then a pang of sadness struck him as he thought of his mother. "Because my father, the Emperor, was fond of women, I witnessed my mother's brief period of favor followed by endless neglect from a young age. I saw the women in the harem hurt and kill each other in the struggle for favor, and suffer misery because of losing favor. At that time, I told myself that I could not let my woman suffer such pain, so I only married Lianwu."

"Second Brother is a kind and righteous man," Wei Zijun comforted softly, letting out a barely audible sigh.

The two alighted from their carriage in a bustling part of the city, strolling slowly and gracefully, attracting countless admiring glances. Young girls and women in the throes of first love looked at them with evasive eyes, afraid to meet their gaze directly, lest their dazzling presence corrupt their hearts.

We passed several bustling shops and stopped at a restaurant that wasn't particularly lively.

Upon entering the unassuming private room, Wei Zijun spotted the person leaning against the window.

The bright sunlight outlined his figure, serene and elegant, handsome as bamboo. His pair of warm brown eyes were filled with the brilliance of glass, and as they moved, they were like two pools of hot springs, serene, alluring, calm and profound.

Upon seeing the visitor, a smile graced her lips, elegant, gentle, warm, and radiant.

When he saw Wei Zijun behind Li Tianqi, his eyes suddenly lit up, like fireworks blooming in the dark night, and his smile became even more radiant and charming.

How could such a person kill so ruthlessly, with cruel methods and a heart of stone? Looking at that bright smiling face, Wei Zijun felt an inexplicable sense of warmth and smiled faintly at him.

"Boyuan, is this your precious fourth brother? Truly dazzling, no wonder, no wonder." The man chuckled softly, his smile as radiant as spring sunshine, enough to bewitch and captivate all. Wei Zijun thought to herself: A beauty! A beauty!

The man stepped forward, took Wei Zijun's hand, and pulled her to sit down. He smiled gently and said, "Fourth brother, I am Nangong Que. It seems you like me, otherwise you wouldn't be staring at me so intently, would you?"

"Huh?" Wei Zijun, who was suddenly awakened, was extremely embarrassed. She was annoyed that he was so ruthless, so she replied, "Zijun lost her composure because Brother Nangong's face is as beautiful as a lotus flower and his appearance is as beautiful as a flower. He is so beautiful that Zijun thought that the goddess Luo was alive. I was impolite."

"Hahahaha-----" Nangong Que suddenly burst into laughter, "Boyuan, your fourth brother is indeed worthy of his reputation, he has insulted me into the image of a frivolous woman."

“Brother Nangong, you have misunderstood me. Hibiscus, beauty, and the grace of the goddess Luo are all my favorites. I have named all my favorites after you, Brother Nangong, which shows how much I love you.”

"Hahaha------" Nangong Que laughed even harder, "Fourth brother, I like you, I want to give you something."