Da Li Temple - Chapter 58.1

Chapter 58.1
Exploit

It was nearly midnight when Su Moyi returned to Da Li Temple. Tomorrow was the day of the palace family banquet, and he had to take Lin Wanqing to the palace but didn’t have any extra time to take care of things. He then went to his courtyard, arranging everything Emperor Yong Hui had explained.
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It was quiet outside; the bamboo leaves in the courtyard rustled like the sound of lingering rain. Since they returned from Hongzhou, for some reason, Si Yu had been listless all day, either lying in front of the courtyard or lying in his own house. The only time he was spirited was when he took a walk, and each time, he would move toward Lin Wanqing’s courtyard.
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“Si Yu,” Su Moyi put down the things in his hands and marched to the courtyard, looking at the food and water in his bowl.
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It didn’t lessen much.
Is this stupid dog sick?
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Si Yu was lying on the ground, only lifting his eyelids, not raising his head.
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Su Moyi worriedly squatted down, rubbed his head, and checked his nose and teeth. Nothing. So, he said in disbelief, “Going for a walk?”
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“Ow~”The moment Si Yu heard about a walk, the whole dog was energized, directly bouncing up from the ground, so hyperactive that he didn’t look sick.
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Su Moyi frowned, holding Si Yu out of his courtyard while pondering that he would have to find a veterinarian to check on him tomorrow after returning from the family banquet.
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The night is silent; only a few guards patrolling, so they don’t see any people along the way. Si Yu dragged Su Moyi toward Lin Wanqing’s residence; one person and one dog stopped at the wooden fence covered with wisteria and coincidentally looked at the movements in the courtyard.
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The lights in the house had not yet gone out; Su Moyi felt strange because this was the first time in so many days that he had come over at midnight, and Lin Wanqing had not even rested.
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Could she be unable to sleep because of tomorrow’s family banquet?
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Thinking about this, a hint of sweetness spread in his heart. So, he casually straightened the jade crown on his head and carefully looked over his lapel and waistband. When he raised his feet to leave, Su Moyi realized that Si Yu was also lowering his head, and after surveying himself for a while, he stood up and shook all the fur on his body to loosen it up a bit, making him look even more imposing.
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“……” He drew in the corners of his mouth and pushed open Lin Wanqing’s door in a complicated mood.
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The scene in front of him was something he hadn’t expected. Inside the room under the dim light, four heads turned back in unison, eight eyes unblinking – Lin Wanqing, Liang Weiping, Xiaobai, and a Hu woman who had never seen.
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Lin Wanqing should have only just bathed, her hair casually draped over her shoulders, the end of her hair still damp. She looked lazy and charming.
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Si Yu lowered his eyebrows and walked to Lin Wanqing’s feet, lying on his back, rubbing his head against her knees. A pair of crystal bright dog eyes also stared at Xiao Bai.
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Su Moyi was stung momentarily by Si Yu’s dog-licking state, then immediately averted his eyes from Lin Wanqing.
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Not only Hu Ji, why did Liang Weiping not sleep in the middle of the night and come to her?
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“My Lord ……” Lin Wanqing saw Lord Su, whose face was as black as ink, narrowing his phoenix eyes slightly and transforming them into two sharp blades that wanted to peel Liang Weiping’s skin and bones.

However, before she could explain, Su Moyi’s angry questioning interrupted her, “What are they doing here?”
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“This humble — “

Liang Weiping had only started when he met Su Moyi’s fierce glare, “I didn’t ask you.” He turned to look at Lin Wanqing after saying that.
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Lin Wanqing hurriedly told Su Moyi what happened on the street today and added, “Bringing them back to Da Li Temple is because I’m afraid that those secret guards will arrest them if they go out now.”
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Only then did Su Moyi’s face look a little better. He pulled off a jade token from his waist and handed it to the two of them, “Take this and go find the magistrates guarding the entrance and ask them to send you back.”
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Liang Weiping took it cheerfully, yet Hu Ji didn’t move a muscle.
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Lin Wanqing immediately tugged on Su Moyi’s sleeve and said warmly, “Lailuo was sold to Nan Dynasty. She was trapped in a brothel before, and now that she has managed to escape, she doesn’t have a place to go. If she goes back to the street, there is no guarantee that the Second Young Master Xia will not go to find her trouble. Today, she helped us –“
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“Lin Wanqing,” Su Moyi looked down at her, his tone cold, “It’s fine for you to bring some people into Da Li Temple, but now, you take this place as a shelter?”
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Lin Wanqing pouted. She knew that he was angry whenever he called out her full name.
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But —
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She looked up at the thinly clothed woman in front of her. It was now early October, and Sheng City was in the north, with a cold climate. There are signs of winter, but she is still wearing a single garment, freezing and shivering. To drive her away, Lin Wanqing really can’t bear to.

Thus, somewhat embarrassed, she signaled Liang Weiping and Lailuo to go out first, turned around, and pulled Su Moyi to the couch. He was still angry, pouring tea coldly and not looking at her.
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Whenever she had a request, Lin Wanqing learned to be well-behaved. She quickly grabbed the teacup from Lord Su’s hand and picked up the teapot on the side.
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Under the candlelight, the beauty’s jade-like fingers handed the teacup to Su Moyi. His heartbeat swiftly became chaotic, but Lord Su remained calm and steady. He silently took the tea and sipped.
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Lin Wanqing carefully observed his face and deliberately came closer.
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“Lord ……” she slowed down her tone softly, like a pleading that would only come after a night of pleasure and when one is extremely tired.
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Su Moyi felt as if there was a cat on his chest, scratching at the tip of his heart with its furry claws.
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“The Da Li Temple can’t take her in, but the Heir Mansion can always find something for her to do, right?”
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Su Moyi ignored her and buried his head to drink tea.