Chapter 23: Honesty
Bai Yue’s words almost made Jian Yu feel embarrassed. He really had a dark side in his heart. Could it be that she knew about it? It didn’t make sense.
Yes, it’s impossible. Jian Yu immediately straightened his back and said calmly, “I’ve always been honest in my dealings, but I can’t always tell others about everything in this world.”
These words had profound meaning. Just as Bai Yue was about to ask a question, Jian Yu suddenly leaned down.
At this time, Bai Yue was sitting and Jian Yu was standing. As soon as he bent down, his long black hair fell down, and a few strands fell on Bai Yue’s face.
That handsome face suddenly came so close, Bai Yue could only hear his heart beating a little, and he reached out and grabbed a handful of long hair that fell on his cheek, feeling itchy.
“Speak carefully.” Bai Yue reached out and pushed him, “Don’t get so close…”
Jian Yu seemed to understand his own charm very well. Instead of following the force and moving further away, Jian Yu smiled.
Jian Yu has beautiful eyes, with big double eyelids and long eyelashes as thick as feather fans. When he smiles, the end of his eyes raises a beautiful arc, which naturally emits affection.
“Yue’er.” Jian Yu looked into Bai Yue’s eyes and said softly, “You want me to be honest with you. In what capacity do you want me to be honest? Are you my fiancée?”
Staring at those beautiful eyes, Bai Yue tried to calm down and shook his head slightly, “No, I don’t dare.”
“Why don’t you dare? Grandpa decided on our marriage. I also recognize you as my fiancée. She is just and legitimate.” Jian Yu smiled softly and moved closer. “But Yue’er, do you dare to say something? You must be honest with me.” “Do you have nothing to hide?”
Bai Yue stiffened for a moment, she really didn’t dare.
Seeing Jian Yu’s searching eyes, Bai Yue sat up straight and cleared his throat, “Although I can’t say that I have nothing to hide from you, I can swear…”
Bai Yue raised his hand and said solemnly, “I, Bai Yue, swear to God that as long as the Jian family does not harm me, I will never do anything detrimental to the Jian family. If I violate this oath, the sky will strike with thunder and five horses will divide the body. It will not be good.” Even if you die, you won’t be able to be reincarnated, and you will go to the eighteenth level of hell and suffer for ten thousand years.”
She was so cruel to herself that Jian Yu couldn’t help but tremble in his heart.
“Are you satisfied with this?” Bai Yue looked at Jian Yu’s expression and asked, “Then you dare to swear that you will never harm me?”
Jian Yu couldn’t lie to himself at this time, he did feel a little guilty. But at this point in the rush, we can’t give in.
He was silent for a moment and said sternly, “Bai Yue, I said before that as long as you are safe and honest, I will definitely protect you because of your parents’ kindness in saving grandpa. If you say this, I can Life guaranteed.”
One is that you will not harm me, and the other is that you are calm and honest. They both seem to have made promises, but in fact they have reserved the right of final interpretation.
But this was all that could be done at this time. Liang Meng came back to resume his duties. When he opened the door, he saw two people very close to each other and was stunned for a moment.
“Liang Meng.” Jian Yu straightened up suddenly.
“yes.”
“Next time, knock on the door.” Jian Yu passed by Liang Meng and said coldly.
Liang Meng felt that his master was in a bad mood and wanted to cry but had no tears. He was like this before.
Bai Yue stood up, straightened his clothes, and said kindly, “Liang Meng.”
Liang Meng sighed and stood up. Although his young master clearly didn’t like his fiancée, he couldn’t resist his family’s liking and couldn’t offend her.
Bai Yue said happily, “Seeing you rushing in like crazy every time, I’m actually happy.”
Liang Meng didn’t understand and looked confused.
Bai Yue explained, “This at least shows that your young master used to focus on his career and had no confidante. Otherwise, you would have been beaten to death long ago.”
Liang Meng thought about it carefully and was convinced. He went out and said seriously to Jian Yu, “Sir, I will definitely knock on the door in the future.”
Jian Yu didn’t care what he was talking nonsense and said, “Didn’t find anyone?”
Liang Meng shook his head, “I led the men and followed the footprints all the way, but the forest was small, and the official road was not far away. The snow on the official road had been swept away, and there were no footprints. The roads there extended in all directions, so it was impossible to check. “
Jian Yu was not surprised. “Although no one was found, the murderer must be someone nearby. He is very familiar with the surrounding environment, so he can come and go without a trace. If he is far away, it is very difficult to walk with someone on the road.” Easily discovered.”
“Yes.” Liang Meng said, “I will lead people to conduct a thorough investigation of Shili Village.”
“Check.” Jian Yu said succinctly, “I don’t believe this person can fly into the sky and escape, and can hide everything without leaking.”
Shili Village is not that big, with a full dozen or so people counting seven or eight hundred people. Excluding the old, weak, sick, and disabled, and those with absolute alibi, the scope can be narrowed down a lot.
Bai Yue didn’t dare to expect that Jian Yu would be kind enough to take her on a vacation, and she didn’t even dare to expect after this trouble. She thought that she could just find a farmhouse to stay, but she didn’t expect that after a short rest, she would set off again.
Half an hour later, we arrived at a manor.
The carriage stopped, Jian Yu got out of the carriage first, turned around and stretched out his hand to Bai Yue, “Come on down.”
The gate of the manor opened, and maids and boys had already come out. Those who moved things and picked up people took the unconscious girl in with the doctor.
“This is Yanming Villa.” Jian Yu said, “We will stay here for the past few days, and we will take you to the market tomorrow.”
“Going to the market?” Bai Yue jumped out of the car, “What kind of market are you going to go to?”
“The gathering of people from ten miles and eight towns is very lively.” Jian Yu led Bai Yue through the foyer and corridor, and a lake appeared in front of him.
“This is Yanming Lake. There are lotus flowers in summer. Although the lotus flowers have faded now, when the weather clears up, the snow on the parasol trees on the side will turn into water and fall on the lake, making a tinkling sound. It’s very interesting.” Jian Yu pointed out. The residence is right by the lake, with a good view of the lake. You can choose a house you like.”
As expected, it was a place where rich people vacationed. Bai Yue stood by the lake with her cloak folded up and took a breath of the cold air. Her irritable mood just now improved a lot.
It’s better to leave it to Jian Yu to solve the case. She has just experienced the ups and downs of her life and it’s time to relax.
After sending Bai Yue into the house, Jian Yu left. Bai Yue didn’t care. After dinner, the room was warm, so he wore light home clothes, sat cross-legged at the low table, and gave some fruit snacks after the meal. The girls tell stories.
The candlelight was dim, and just as she was talking about the wonderful place, there was a sudden thump outside.
Bai Yue paused and listened intently, “What is the sound? Could it be that someone fell into the water?”
Several girls looked at each other, no one knew, and hurriedly went out to take a look.
It was already dark, and the bright red lanterns could be seen outside through the door. The door opened with a clatter, and Jian Yu was standing at the door with his hand raised, as if he was about to knock on the door.
After being stunned for a moment, Peiqi quickly lowered her hands and took two steps back, bowed and said, “Master.”