Jing Xunchè on the roof immediately perked up. This Eunuch Hai should be a key figure, but he had never heard of such a person in the palace.
Soon, Yuán Yǔhán came back. Judging from his relaxed look, Jing Xunchè knew that the martial arts of the people in Mù Xīngróu's palace were not very high.
"Let's go." They had already gathered useful information. There was no point in staying and listening anymore.
Yuán Yǔhán gave Jing Xunchè a strange look. Was he leaving so soon? He had just come back. Had everything been sorted out?
Jing Xunchè ignored Yuán Yǔhán's inquiring look. It was better to leave this place first before discussing anything.
"I say, what did you hear?" Yuán Yǔhán couldn't wait to ask as soon as he followed Jing Xunchè out.
"Have you ever heard of a person called Eunuch Hai in the palace?" Jing Xunchè thought it was necessary to ask Yuán Yǔhán about this, since he was born and raised in the palace.
"Eunuch Hai?" Yuán Yǔhán thought for a while and only thought of one person in his mind. "Why do you ask about him? How did you know about this person?"
"You know him?"
"Yes, I know him. This guy is a complete villain, only caring about profit, greedy and selfish. And he doesn't know how many lives are on his hands." Yuán Yǔhán recalled what this person had done during his father's reign.
"Mù Xīngróu is related to this Eunuch Hai."
"What?" Yuán Yǔhán was shocked and suspected that there was something wrong with his ears. "Are you sure? This Eunuch Hai was beheaded during my father's reign. How could he still be alive?"
"I didn't hear wrong. That's what the maid beside Mù Xīngróu told her." If so, it was very likely that Eunuch Hai had found a way to escape back then.
"If that's the case, Mù Xīngróu will be in danger in the future." Yuán Yǔhán shook his head for Mù Xīngróu. Once involved with such a person, it would be impossible for her to get out if something happened.
"We need to investigate this further. How about the people you placed in the palace?"
At the mention of this, Yuán Yǔhán's face darkened. "They're dead." He still didn't know who did it, but after learning that Eunuch Hai was still alive, he already had a suspect in mind.
"What should we do next?" Jing Xunchè frowned. The person who could get rid of the people Yuán Yǔhán had hidden in the palace was not simple.
"It's okay. I still have a trump card in the palace. No one will know about it." Yuán Yǔhán thought of that person and felt quite confident.
"In that case, try to confirm whether the Eunuch Hai beside Mù Xīngróu is the one you mentioned." Jing Xunchè was relieved to know that Yuán Yǔhán still had an informant in the palace.
"It's getting late. I'll go back first." After saying that, Jing Xunchè ignored Yuán Yǔhán and flew away directly.
Yuán Yǔhán watched Jing Xunchè, who didn't seem to care about their brotherhood at all, and cursed in his heart. He was really a guy who would abandon his friends for a woman! He was so heartless.
When Jing Xunchè got back, Mù Fēngqié was still awake. "Qiér, why aren't you asleep so late?" He was sure he had coaxed her to sleep before he left.
Actually, Mù Fēngqié hadn't fallen asleep at all. She opened her eyes after Jing Xunchè left and had been sitting in the room waiting for him to come back. She was worried that something might happen to him.
"I'm just worried about you. How was it in the palace?" Mù Fēngqié checked Jing Xunchè all over to make sure he wasn't injured before asking about what happened that night.
"The people beside Mù Xīngróu are indeed problematic. Yuán Yǔhán and I are already investigating." Jing Xunchè took off his outer robe, hugged Mù Fēngqié and got into bed.
"What are you going to do?" Mù Fēngqié was held in Jing Xunchè's arms and didn't struggle. She obediently lay on the bed.
"We still need to confirm one thing, but it won't take too long." Jing Xunchè kissed Mù Fēngqié on the forehead. "Go to sleep. It's very late."
Mù Fēngqié glanced at Jing Xunchè, didn't ask any more questions, closed her eyes and slowly fell asleep in his arms.
When Mù Fēngqié woke up the next day, there was no one beside her. She felt the temperature beside her. It was already cold, so it seemed that Jing Xunchè had been up for a long time.
After Mù Fēngqié got dressed, she still didn't see Jing Xunchè. She asked someone and found out that he had accompanied Yuán Yǔhán to receive the King of the Grassland early that morning.
"King of the Grassland, have a taste. This is the wine of our Qín Dynasty. See how it differs from the wine in your grassland." Jing Xunchè directly asked the waiter to bring out the strongest wine and filled a big bowl for the King of the Grassland.
"Lord Zhongning is too kind." The King of the Grassland took the bowl of wine without changing his expression and drank it up in one gulp.
"The King of the Grassland is really forthright. Let's continue." Jing Xunchè smiled and was about to pour another bowl of wine for the King of the Grassland, but was stopped by him.
"Lord Zhongning, it's too troublesome to drink like this. How about drinking directly from the jar? What do you think?" The King of the Grassland stared at Jing Xunchè without any sign of backing down.
Jing Xunchè laughed when he saw the King of the Grassland's expression. "Sure. I'm happy to accompany you."
Yuán Yǔhán watched the two of them secretly competing. It was almost like they were about to fight. The atmosphere was so tense.
"You two drink. I'll go get some more wine for you." He didn't want to get drunk and make Ārú worry.
Jing Xunchè and the King of the Grassland ignored him and each took a wine jar and started drinking.
The King of the Grassland looked at Jing Xunchè disdainfully. They grasslanders grew up on horseback and had been drinking and eating meat since childhood. How could this kind of wine get him drunk? It was really ridiculous.
Yuán Yǔhán watched as the number of wine jars beside the two of them increased. He was worried that something might happen if they continued drinking, so he secretly sent someone to call Mù Fēngqié over.
When Mù Fēngqié arrived, Jing Xunchè's face was already red from drinking, but his eyes were still clear.
"Jing Xunchè, are you getting bold? How dare you drink so much!"
As soon as Jing Xunchè heard this voice, his body trembled. Why did Qiér come? He glanced at Yuán Yǔhán, who looked guilty, and understood what was going on.
"Qiér, why did you come?" Jing Xunchè tried to stand up, but maybe because he had drunk too much, his legs were a bit weak. In order not to lose face in front of the King of the Grassland, he had to sit there upright.
Mù Fēngqié knew that he had drunk too much as soon as she saw his slow reaction. She glared at him fiercely and walked over to help him up.
"King of the Grassland, our Āchè still has something to do. If you still want to drink, just find the Regent King." After saying that, she didn't even look at the people around and directly helped Jing Xunchè leave.
Yuán Yǔhán watched their departing backs and felt so annoyed. Wasn't he just digging a hole for himself?