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"Did that group of men in black leave no survivors? I can't shake the feeling that..." I gradually recalled the scene from that moment, remembering something that had been weighing heavily on my mind.
At that time, we heard a sharp whistle from a distance. It seemed that upon hearing it, those men in black acted simultaneously, taking their own lives. This meant that, aside from the attackers, there was another mastermind lurking in the shadows, quietly watching us.
"There was someone hiding on top of the heavy building to the northwest. Qiu Yuan went after him, but that person used a trick to evade him and ultimately got away," Luo Dachun quickly sensed my unspoken doubts. "It's rare to find someone who can escape Qiu Yuan's pursuit."
What a pity! If we could have captured that person, we might have uncovered the puppet master behind it all. Yet, I instinctively realized that my concern was not about this. What truly troubled me was the gaze directed at me from afar—a gaze filled with intense, malicious intent.
I couldn't quite explain it, but I felt as if that person hated me deeply, wishing nothing more than to kill me. I had only just arrived in the Tang Dynasty; who had I offended?
"So, we still can't determine who sent these people?"
Luo Dachun shook his head. "We can only confirm that their goal is to divert the emperor's attention towards Snowfall Villa. They likely hope for the Official Authorities to attack Snowfall Villa once more so they can reap the benefits. However, they seem to have underestimated this newly ascended young monarch."
Such sinister intentions made it hard not to suspect that group of wicked individuals masquerading as righteous agents, even without any evidence.
"Then... what is Snowfall Villa like?" After hesitating for a while, I finally asked a sensitive question.
Luo Dachun pondered for a moment before smiling lightly. "Liuying, if I didn't know anything about it, would you believe me? I thought I understood them well enough, but over these past ten years, I've suddenly realized that I no longer comprehend their true motives."
Though he smiled, I keenly sensed a hint of sadness in his demeanor. So I quickly changed the subject. "Brother Luo, how did we end up at Lord Bai's residence?"
Luo Dachun's smile faded as he looked at me seriously. "You don't want me to feel sad? It's alright, Liuying. You can ask me anything; I'll tell you everything without reservation. You've noticed too, haven't you? There's something within me that I can't control. For five years now, I've been living like a normal person solely thanks to Qiu Yuan."
I lay quietly on the bed, contemplating his words. The uncontrollable thing—an inkling of understanding dawned on me. That night when Nie Qiuyuan suppressed the out-of-control Luo Dachun was vivid in my memory. But what exactly was inside him? How did he come to be connected with Nie Qiuyuan?
"But I've been thinking about it a lot; there are many things I really want to tell you. Even though I'm still so unstable now, I believe there will come a time when I can control it with my own strength. Life is unpredictable; I can't keep waiting for clarity. Liuying, do you remember why five years ago after the incident at Snowfall Villa, I dragged Qiu Yuan up Wanzi Mountain? Although that was over ten years ago and you might not recall it anymore..."
His tone suddenly became urgent and his expression animated. I looked at him in surprise and realized he was showing an intensity I'd never seen before. Just as he was about to continue speaking, he was interrupted by a soft cough.
Nie Qiuyuan stood quietly at the door holding a bowl, silently observing us.
Luo Dachun paused for a moment, exhaling lightly as he straightened up and turned to ask, "Qiu Yuan, what's wrong?"
"Lord Bai wants you to go over," Nie Qiuyuan replied calmly. "There's a case."
Luo Dachun frowned slightly, irritation creeping into his voice. "If there's a case, you should be more useful than I am!"
"In formal settings, all the county officials are present. Lord Bai is looking for the county magistrate."
Luo Dachun stared at him for two seconds before letting out a long sigh. "Fine, I'll go. You make sure Liuying takes her medicine; don’t let it go cold."
Nie Qiuyuan nodded, and Luo Dachun reluctantly pushed the door open and left.
"Brother..." I felt an inexplicable sense of awkwardness in the atmosphere. Although I was happy to see my idol, his entrance felt poorly timed; I had been about to hear a story about Snowfall Villa.
He said nothing, simply walking over to my bedside and expertly helping me sit up. Despite my numerous bandaged wounds, he seemed to have seen me completely before, as he managed to support me without touching any of my injuries, allowing me to lean against him without pain.
"Drink your medicine." He brought the bowl to my lips, stating it succinctly.
I obediently drank the medicine. He let me lean against him in silence for five minutes, and once he estimated that the unpleasant concoction had settled, he gently laid me back down.
Before I could ask any questions, he accurately answered several of the things I wanted to know.
"Melan is fine, but she has sustained some injuries as well. Therefore, she is also resting in bed and you should be able to see her soon."
"Your injuries aren't serious, but they did affect your tendons and bones. It will take some time for you to fully recover. Until you heal, we will be staying here with Lord Bai. This is also a decision made after consideration by the emperor. He believes it's safer for us here and less likely to attract attention."
"Yan Shunqing, the shopkeeper, has been placed under strict protection. Moreover, their plans have already failed and they may not pursue them further."
"As for Snowfall Villa... if you want to know anything about it, just come and ask me."
The last sentence means that if I want to know about Snowfall Villa, I shouldn't ask Luo Dachun, but rather him? But Luo Dachun is the one from Snowfall Villa, shouldn't he know better?
However, Nie Qiuyuan is meticulous and steady in his dealings. Since he said this, there must be a reason behind it, although I feel utterly perplexed about what that reason could be.
In truth, I wasn't that eager to know. When the time is right, I will learn what I need to know; there's no need to force it.
In the days that followed, I just ate and slept, unable to get out of bed or move. During the day, it was usually Luo Dachun who kept me company, but he didn't bring up the previous topic again. After about a week, Melan came to visit.
As soon as she arrived, she cried for a long time, expressing her remorse for being reckless and causing my injury. I barely registered her words; instead, I suddenly thought about how I had broken my promise with Nie Qiuyuan. Why hadn't he scolded me or even mentioned it?
At night, I often felt that Night Phantom was nearby; in fact, it seemed like he might always be there. The reason for this feeling was the strong sedative effect of the medicine prescribed by the Imperial Physician. With half of Night Root in my system, I wouldn't wake up easily. And since I was injured, the night wouldn't disturb my rest.
Yet that feeling of having him by my side truly brought me comfort. Although I believed this wholeheartedly and thought he was quite considerate, in reality, so much time had passed without me ever seeing him once.
Waking up during the day, I occasionally recalled this matter and felt an inexplicable sense of unwillingness.
Thus, even during the Spring Festival, I spent my days like a mummy lying in bed. Although I was destined to become a detective and had to be prepared for injuries that would send me to the hospital for surgery at any moment, I'd never actually experienced a serious injury before. This really tested a person!
After enduring for fifteen days, I finally could slowly walk again. I felt like my entire body had grown hair; if this continued, I'd explode from boredom.
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