Song Huaizhi looked at Tang Xiyi with a somewhat unpleasant expression. However, since Tang Xiyi had her back to him, she didn't notice the predatory look in Song Huaizhi's eyes at the moment.
How bold and reckless!
Song Huaizhi had witnessed Tang Xiyi's undisguised attempt to win over Meng Ruyi and the fleeting look of flattery on her face when she saw Meng Ruyi appear.
Although he wasn't sure what this person in front of him was up to for the time being, Song Huaizhi knew that someone as opportunistic as Tang Xiyi was most likely setting her schemes on Meng Ruyi now.
Unable to handle him and seeing him as an impregnable fortress, she turned to bully a young girl like Meng Ruyi?
He let out a silent sneer in his heart, then adjusted his expression and said to Meng Ruyi, "Yuyu, go have breakfast first. Come to me when you're done."
"Okay."
Meng Ruyi nodded. After Tang Xiyi turned around, she gave Song Huaizhi a meaningful look, signaling him not to let go of this fat sheep.
Like the heat being suddenly blown away by the wind, the discomfort Song Huaizhi had felt because of Tang Xiyi's flattering Meng Ruyi instantly vanished, replaced by a hint of an indescribable, tacit smile.
When Meng Ruyi arrived, she saw two men sitting around a table.
The table in Song Huaizhi's room was much larger than her small one. There was a large screen between the table and the bed, which was very suitable for discussions.
Meng Ruyi adjusted her expression before saying to the two men, "Brother Xiaosong, Young Master Tang, I'm here."
After saying that, she walked over and sat on the side closer to Song Huaizhi.
Tang Xiyi always felt something was off, but she couldn't quite catch that faint sense of doubt in her heart. It wasn't until she saw Meng Ruyi give her a gentle smile that the doubt in her heart suddenly disappeared.
People like Song Huaizhi were so insidious and cunning. How could Meng Ruyi really have a harmonious relationship with him as it seemed?
If she carried out her plan as intended, things would surely be much easier.
"Miss Meng, Young Master Song," Tang Xiyi said calmly to the two of them, "I've come here this time to search for medicine for the noble consort. Since Young Master Song said you have a way, and now there's an urgent letter from the capital, I'll return to the capital with you.
"I wonder if the two of you would like to accompany me?"
After hearing this, Meng Ruyi instinctively looked up at Song Huaizhi.
The man's profile was smooth and handsome, with a gentle look in his eyes. Seeing her looking at him, he said, "It's up to Yuyu."
Seeing this, Tang Xiyi sneered in her heart.
Song Huaizhi put on a good show on the surface. If she didn't know his methods, she might really think he was just a harmless scholar.
Hearing this, a look of hesitation appeared on Meng Ruyi's face. She couldn't make up her mind for a moment.
If she traveled with this person, there might be some unexpected gains. However, Tang Xiyi was not an easy person to deal with. So before she even reached the capital, she would have to be on guard, and the journey would probably be arduous.
Seeing the expression on Meng Ruyi's face, Tang Xiyi smiled and said to her, "Miss Meng may not know that the Tang family's ship will arrive tomorrow. The Tang family's ships are much more comfortable than those at the ferry. If the two of you are willing, I'll surely reserve a first - class cabin for each of you."
So tempting! It's so great to be rich!
Meng Ruyi looked up at Song Huaizhi and saw that he still signaled for her to make the decision.
It would be a waste not to take advantage of this opportunity. Moreover, Tang Xiyi was an important target, and she would have to get close to him sooner or later.
Meng Ruyi nodded and agreed to Tang Xiyi.
As expected.
A faint look of pride flashed across Tang Xiyi's eyes.
She knew that the relationship between Meng Ruyi and Song Huaizhi was not as it seemed on the surface.
...
Early the next morning, Meng Ruyi and Song Huaizhi boarded the ship.
She had gotten up too early and was still a bit sleepy.
So as soon as Meng Ruyi boarded the ship, she went to her cabin and fell asleep. When she woke up again, it was already noon.
"Miss!" Lianqiao was guarding by the side. When she saw Meng Ruyi wake up, an excited look appeared on her face. "This ship is so big, Miss. If you're free later, you can take a stroll around!"
"Okay." Meng Ruyi nodded with a smile, glanced around, and asked, "Where's Baizhi?"
Jingzhe wasn't holding her sword now. It had been put away. She stood there with her hands folded, looking a bit uncomfortable, and said, "Baizhi is feeling a bit unwell. She's taken some medicine and is sleeping now."
"Then you go and take care of her, Lianqiao," Meng Ruyi said. "I don't have anything urgent for now."
Lianqiao nodded upon hearing this.
After casually washing up, Meng Ruyi was about to ask someone to bring the food up.
But at this moment, Jingzhe said to her, "Miss, someone seemed to come and probe just now. I drove them back."
"Ah?"
Meng Ruyi looked at her in confusion and asked, "Do they have any special features? How's their martial arts?"
Before Jingzhe could answer, the live - action comments got excited.
[LMAO, Tang Xiyi is really making a fool of himself now! Hahaha]
[Oh no, he tried to probe Yuyu and really found out that there's a big shot by Yuyu's side. Now Tang Xiyi probably thinks his conclusion is correct]
[LMAO, I was watching his expression. It's so hilarious! Hahaha]
Meng Ruyi: "..."
This Tang Xiyi was so unlucky. He tried to probe the people around her, but Jingzhe was right by her side.
Jingzhe! She was the male lead with the same status as Tang Xiyi in the original story. How could her martial arts be bad?
Tang Xiyi really kicked a steel plate.
"Their martial arts is okay," Meng Ruyi thought there was a faint hint of mockery in Jingzhe's eyes when she said this, so she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
"They should have been sent by someone on this ship," Jingzhe said. A cold and sharp look appeared on her beautiful profile. "There was someone to back them up. But they just wanted to probe, so I gave them a warning each and let them go."
"Well done!"
Meng Ruyi praised her. The cold look on Jingzhe's face instantly disappeared, replaced by a hint of shyness. She scratched the back of her head and said, "Thank you for your over - praise, Miss."
However, she might have to tell Song Huaizhi about this.
Thinking this way, Meng Ruyi got up and was about to open the door to go and talk to Song Huaizhi. Unexpectedly, as soon as she opened the door, she saw a man standing with his back to her. Hearing the noise behind him, he turned around and looked at her.
It was Tang Xiyi.
The man was tall and straight. He was still wearing a purple robe. His aura was a bit more sharp than when they met a few days ago. When he saw her, he no longer forced a gentle look on his face. "Miss Meng."
It seemed that after seeing that she was not ordinary, he didn't bother to pretend anymore?
Meng Ruyi understood in her heart. She calmly waited for Jingzhe to walk out of the room, then looked at him and said, "Young Master Tang."
When he saw Jingzhe, Tang Xiyi's expression froze for a moment, and his face turned a bit gloomy.
"I wonder if the miss would be willing to step this way?" Tang Xiyi let out a sigh and continued, "I have something I'd like to discuss with you."
Interesting. Should she go or not?