Da Li Temple - Chapter 39.2

Chapter 39.2
Save The Beauty

On the other side, in the steamy hot spring pavilion.
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After bathing, both of them only wore a loose robe. Official Zhang called for singers and musicians and set up a banquet in the private room.
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The zither was melodious. The singer sang in low tones, and the courtesan was charming.
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Official Zhang sat opposite Su Moyi, holding a wine cup and casually leaning on his curved right leg. He leisurely closed his eyes to listen to the music. His other hand lightly tapped the table before him, making a ‘duk duk’ sound. Give birth to some weirdness that does not blend with the zither music.
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Su Moyi sat with a concentrated look on his face. His face was still as playful and unrestrained as ever.
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Official Zhang listened to the song for a while before suddenly looking at Su Moyi. He gently smiled and said: “Is Brother Zhou tired today?”
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Su Moyi smiled at him faintly, “The guest follows the host. Brother Zhang is in high spirits. Of course, I should accompany you.”
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“Oh?” A nonchalant nasal sound like a poisonous tongue spitting out letters under the dark light. Official Zhang’s gaze fell on the cup of wine in front of Su Moyi that had never moved. The clear yellow and bright liquid, gently swaying under the lamplight, exuded a faint fragrance.
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For Su Moyi, who was well versed in the way of interrogation, he knew with just one glance what Official Zhang had put in this wine. That was ‘Confused Heart,’ a drug for those prisoners who never opened their mouths. Only use a little bit during their weakest willpower or unsuspecting situation, and you can get the confession you want.

Su Moyi had anticipated that Official Zhang might have this trick, so he also took some precautions in advance. However, after bathing and dressing, to prevent exposure, he secretly removed the hidden bag in the clothes that used to store the wine. Now, he couldn’t use it. And although the scented bag on his waist can help him to sober up, it can’t withstand for too long. Coupled with the wine containing a ‘Confused Heart,’ Su Moyi presumed that he could fight the amount of wine, at most no more than ten cups. However, he had to send out an arrow when it was on the string. So, he could only smile as Official Zhang picked up the wine cup and toasted him.
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Official Zhang didn’t say anything. He only looked at him and smiled. He raised his hand and asked the maid to continue pouring wine for him.
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With the wine jug clinking, soon, a cup was loaded again. Official Zhang didn’t persuade, only asking: “Brother Zhou may have heard of the Chief of the Da Lis Temple, Su Moyi, Lord Su’s name?”
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Su Moyi was stunned. Fortunately, the reaction was fast enough, and he didn’t show abnormalities in his expression. He only bared a smile and said, “I’m afraid there’s no one in the Sheng City officialdom who doesn’t know him.”
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“How much does Brother Zhou know about that Lord Su?” Official Zhang asked.
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Su Moyi frowned, looking at Official Zhang’s eyes with puzzlement, “My understanding of that Lord Su is naturally limited to rumors. I do not need to interact or befriend him in the court.”
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Official Zhang smiled and nodded. He then raised the wine cup in his hand. Su Moyi followed suit, and another cup went down. He put down the wine cup, fixed his eyes on Su Moyi, and said, “I heard that recently, in the Sheng City, Lord Su claimed to be sick and took a leave of absence?”
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Su Moyi’s expression was indifferent. He pondered: “Is that so? When did it happen?”
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Official Zhang was still smiling, and his gaze under the candlelight was chill. A moment later, he slowly said, “Calculating the time, it was about after Lord Zhou’s departure, so Lord Zhou must not have known about it.”

“Oh?” Su Moyi asked, “Then what does Lord Zhang mean by mentioning this?”

Official Zhang dropped his gaze on the wine cup in Su Moyi’s hand and raised his hand to extend, “Nothing meaningful, drink.”
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Between silent contemplation, another glass of wine was filled again. Su Moyi tugged at his lapel as if he felt some heat on his body. It seemed to confirm everything was in order, the ‘Confused Heart’ dosage was heavier. In this case, he will not be able to survive even five cups.
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After three cups and Official Zhang was still persuading him, Su Moyi raised his hand to stop the maid and said, “I don’t know if it’s because this wine is so powerful today or because I haven’t been drinking it for a long time, why do I feel that after only three cups, it’s as if I’ve already drank three pots of it?”
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Official Zhang laughed at his words but did not pay any attention to them, only giving a wink to the maid at the side, telling her to continue.
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When he saw another loading of wine and the sound of zither gradually became hazy, Su Moyi’s entire body was like sinking to the bottom of a lake, and his hands were already slightly cold. He secretly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He fears he won’t return from this Hongzhou trip if he doesn’t find a solution.
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“Lord Zhou?” Official Zhang’s slightly cold voice rang out, still urging and not letting him go.
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Su Moyi was silent and did not respond. He can’t drink anymore. He really cannot drink anymore.
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“Lord Zhou?” Official Zhang called him. His eyes darkened under the candlelight like falcons hunting in silence.
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“Zhou ……”

“Zhou Yipu!” An untimely noise from outside the room broke the stalemate between the two.
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“Zhou Yipu, you come out!!!” Hearing the woman’s voice, Official Zhang and Su Moyi were stunned.
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The delicate and wailing female voice got closer. After being stopped by the guards at the outer gate, she was even more spluttering and rolling around. Her voice was so loud even the music inside the room was interrupted. Without waiting for the people inside to react, she opened the private room door herself.
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Lin Wanqing sobbed with red eyes, and her eyelashes were wet with unfallen teardrops, a look of misery abandoned by the heartless man. She looked at Su Moyi before rushing in hurriedly, smashing the dishes and cups on the table.
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While smashing and crying, “Men are shameless things! Only sweet talk when they sleep with you!” The dishes and cups rattled in shock, and broken porcelain flew about. Singing girls and musicians saw this and fled in fear, clutching their heads.
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The guards present had never seen such a large jar of vinegar being overturned, causing them not to know what to do for a moment, making eyes at each other but not daring to go forward, even though Official Zhang urging them. So, he went to pull her himself.

Snap!
A shocking sound, the people on the spot were all stunned by this slap.
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The next moment, Su Moyi grabbed Lin Wanqng’s waist and pulled the person into his arms.
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Opposite the two, Lord Zhang was stunned. However, on his face, a scarlet five fingerprints was floating up to the naked eye —
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Qingqing: beat you first, then teach you to behave, not a problem.