LoT Phoenix 1

Chapter 200: Tavern in the Alley

The Capital has just begun it's busy night, but you have no time to check it out. You go straight to the wine houses on the street.

Shi Lian: Lord Fu doesn't look like someone who would drink and get drunk. Can it just be Hui Xin worrying too much?

Xiu Ying: [Thinking] No... This is the wrong place. With Fu Heng's personality, he won't like a busy place like this one.

So instead of running to the wine houses on the street, you turn to the taverns hidden in alleys. You think that Fu Heng is most likely to be in a quiet tavern, and your guess is right. Soon, in a tavern deep inside an alley, you see Fu Heng sitting in the corner drinking.

Xiu Ying: Fu Heng!

When you appear in front of Fu Heng, he seems stunned and stares straight at you. You shake your hand in front of his eyes, but he doesn't respond.

Xiu Ying: Did you drink too much?

Seeing that the person in front of him is very vivid , Fu Heng slowly starts to react and confirms that he is not imaging things after drinking too much.

Fu Heng: How did you find me?

Xiu Ying: [Proud] That's easy. It doesn't take much intelligence to think of where you could be!

Xiu Ying: But... I never expected that Hui Xin was telling the truth. I didn't think that you are the kind of person to get drunk. What happened?

Fu Heng: I'm fine. Why did Hui Xin tell you everything?

Xiu Ying: She's worried about you! If you have any problems, just tell me. Maybe I can help you. Drinking is just deceiving yourself, it can't really solve anything!

Listening to what you're saying, Fu Heng only looks without saying a word. Slowly, you lower your voice, and start to feel confused.

Xiu Ying: What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?

Fu Heng still just looks at you, then suddenly smiles. His smile is very soft and light, which looks very gentle under the dim lights of the tavern.

Fu Heng: Drinking can make you feel better, it's true. I feel much better now.

Xiu Ying: [Surprised] Is that so?

Fu Heng: Sure.

But it was not because of the wine, but because of the lady who came looking for him.

Xiu Ying: In that case, let's go back to the palace now. You will be on duty tomorrow. If the Emperor sees you drunk, you may get punished!

Fu Heng nods and stands up. After paying for the wine, he goes out with you. Seeing your cheerful figure, he can't help but smile, and suddenly stretches out his hand to hold yours.

Fu Heng: Don't rush. Slow down.

He clutches your hand tightly, which makes your heart beat fast and your brain go blank. For some reason, you blurt something out.

Xiu Ying: What happened to you two?

Fu Heng: You two?

As soon as you say it, you already regret it. Although Fu Heng is slightly drunk, he still hears you early. After hearing you speak, he even sobers up a bit. He stares at you with clear eyes.

Xiu Ying: (If I mentioned Yin Zhen at this time, Fu Heng may go to the Eastern Palace to look for Yin Zhen right away.)

Xiu Ying: I mean Hui Xin! You and Hui Xin are both acting strange today.

Fu Heng: I see.

Fu Heng seems to believe what you said, without further questions, he holds your hand and walks forward. You are immersed in the lie, forgetting to break free.

Fu Heng: (That guy is everywhere...)

EXPECTATION

After using Yin Zhen to annoy Hu Ling, the next thing you need to do is see whether Hu Ling will fight against you because of hate.

When you go greet the Emperor, you see Hu Ling. Unexpectedly, she acts the same as before, with a soft smile on her face, which seems to be extremely gentle. The more she acts like this, the more alert you are. She was clearly very angry when she bumped into you and Yin Zhen, but now, you can't see any dissatisfaction on her face.

Xiu Ying: (But I'm afraid I can't do anything just by myself. Hu Ling is probably more careful than I thought.)

At this point, you think of someone who you can probably ask for help.

Queen Rong: You want me to investigate Hu Ling?

Xiu Ying: Yes. Please help me, Your Highness.

Queen Rong: [Laughs] What's wrong with you, Princess? Hu Ling is just a maid. If you want to check her, you can do it yourself.

Xiu Ying: In your opinion, Hu Ling may be just a little maid, but I think she's not as simple as she looks like.

Xiu Ying: Do you remember that time we left the Mountain Resort for Peking? When my horse was spooked?

Queen Rong thought it had something to do with the 6th Prince, so she has avoided talking about it all this time. She was also quite guilty in front of you. After seeing you suddenly mention it again, she explains in a hurry.

Queen Rong: Princess, the horse was randomly spooked. I really don't know what happened. I don't think the 6th Prince would do something like this.

Xiu Ying: I know, I don't doubt the Empress and the 6th Prince. But I suspect Hu Ling.

Queen Rong: Hu Ling? Why would she do that?

Xiu Ying: If we want to know why she did this, I will need your help to check it out. If I wanted to investigate it at that time, don't you think the 6th Prince would be the most likely suspect?

Hearing this, Queen Rong is shocked and frowns. If it's about the 6th Prince, she can't do nothing.

Queen Rong: How dare Hu Ling do this!

Xiu Ying: You should probably keep an eye on her in future Your Highness.

Your warning puts Queen Rong on guard against Hu Ling and agrees to investigate her. In the meantime, Hu Ling did not expect that you and Queen Rong have already formed an alliance, which will put her off guard.