Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 743 I Want His Life (First Update)
Shui Xingqiu paused, glancing at him expressionlessly.

Si Kouji suddenly felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet!

I almost forgot, this man never explains his actions to anyone, not even the king, who treats him with great courtesy.

Now that he asked this question, it's no wonder Shui Xingqiu felt offended.

But...

They came here to rescue Prince Su and bring him back. Prince Su is still unconscious, and Shui Xingqiu wants to act on his own. How can Sikou Ji be at ease?
He swallowed hard and explained with difficulty, "His Highness Prince Su's forehead is burning hot; he seems to have a fever. This night will likely be very dangerous, and he needs someone to take care of him. Patriarch Shui—"

"Isn't Lord Sikou here?" Shui Xingqiu asked in a calm voice.

The Minister of Justice choked with sobs.

He hesitated for a long time, but could only bite the bullet and continue to persuade, "Patriarch Shui, today is our first day in the capital. In this vast city, countless eyes are watching us. If you step out the door, I'm afraid you'll be discovered immediately..."

“Lord Sikou has not had much contact with me in the past, perhaps he doesn’t know me well enough.” Shui Xingqiu clearly didn’t want to listen to his rambling and interrupted him directly, “I can go wherever I want, and no one has ever been able to stop me.”

Si Kouji pursed his lips tightly.

He truly did not understand Shui Xingqiu, who had lived in seclusion for several years, but upon returning to the Shui family, quickly eliminated all his adversaries and became the youngest head of the Shui family.

Swift and decisive, with the heart of a devil.

Si Kouji could only sigh inwardly.

"Then... Patriarch Shui, please be very careful."

Shui Xingqiu lifted his foot and walked outside.

Si Kou couldn't help but add, "This is, after all, the capital, and the Prince of Yannan happens to be here as well. He's meticulous and cunning, not easy to deal with. Besides him, there are several others who are no pushovers either—"

"You mean, Shen Yanchuan?"

Shui Xingqiu instantly guessed what he wanted to say.

Si Kou nodded, "Yes, rumors say that his Black Cavalry are all-knowing and all-powerful. If he sets his sights on you, it could be very troublesome..."

Shui Xingqiu narrowed his eyes slightly.

“I know this person. He is Shen Youyan’s son and the heir of the Marquis of Dingbei’s mansion.”

He recognized Shen Yanchuan at a glance in the main hall today.

No one needs to point it out.

Because among so many people, that man stood out too much.

Although he tried his best to minimize his presence and didn't say a word from beginning to end, anyone who had seen that handsome face could never forget him.

but……

"You said it yourself, it's just a rumor. I think this person is nothing but a fraud." Shui Xingqiu's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile. "He's probably just using Shen Youyan's reputation to create hype for himself."

He'd seen plenty of people like that.

Si Kou Ji frowned.

"This...no way? I heard that Emperor Muwu highly values ​​him. If he were truly just a pretty face, how could he...? Moreover, it's rumored that he fought against Prince Vajin several times before and never lost—"

"Was that his victory, or Shen Youyan's?" Shui Xingqiu asked rhetorically.

The Minister of Justice was utterly speechless.

The distance between the northern frontier and the southern border is more than a thousand miles. He had only heard a few words about it by chance, and he didn't know the specifics.

To both of them, each other was like a name that existed only in rumors.

"Besides, you saw what happened today. Is there anything special about him?" Shui Xingqiu came to the door, placed one hand on the door, and turned slightly to the side. "Lord Sikou, instead of worrying about him, you should think about how to deal with Ye Yunfeng in the future. One Prince of Yannan is already troublesome enough. Now there is another troublesome one like him. It won't be easy to solve."

Given time, Ye Yunfeng will definitely not be underestimated!

This was actually what Sikou Ji was most worried about. He lowered his head, deep in thought, pondering how to explain things to the king when he returned.

A gentle night breeze stirred, and the door closed.

Shui Xingqiu's figure had already disappeared outside the door.

……

Prince Jing's Mansion.

In the study, Xiao Chenglin's expression was very displeased.

"You came so suddenly without telling me beforehand, that's really going too far."

Across from him, Shui Xingqiu dusted off his clothes and casually sat down.

He looked around, surveyed the surroundings, and then let out a soft snort, speaking in a manner that was both mocking and laughing.

"I knew you had a hard time in the capital, but I never imagined you'd fallen so low. For a prince as noble as Prince Jing to live in such a shabby place, you really have a way with yourself."

Xiao Chenglin suppressed his anger.

He was about to have dinner when Shui Xingqiu suddenly arrived.

"How I live is none of the Shui family head's concern. This place is naturally incomparable to your residence in Nanhu."

Shui Xingqiu held an extremely high position in the Southern Hu. After becoming the head of the family, he became known for his extravagance, building mansions and spending countless amounts of money.

But Xiao Chenglin wasn't interested in any of that; the only question he wanted to ask was—

"I have no idea where I have offended you, that you would come to visit me on your very first night in the capital?"

Shui Xingqiu could naturally hear Xiao Chenglin's suppressed anger, but he didn't take it seriously.

"I can come to your Prince Jing's residence as if it were my own backyard. What, am I not allowed to come?"

Xiao Chenglin laughed in exasperation, "Where do you think this is? Don't try to fool me with the same old tricks you used in Nanhu! You don't actually think you can avoid all the eyes and ears outside the Jingwang Mansion this time, do you?!"

Shui Xingqiu narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze filled with suspicion.

"This is your territory. Can't you even handle such a small matter?"

"you--"

Xiao Chenglin rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

He had dealt with Shui Xingqiu a few times before, and at the time he only felt that this person was too arrogant and stubborn. Perhaps because he had been in exile for many years and suffered a lot, he became extremely extravagant and cold-hearted after his rise to power, and did not take others seriously at all.

But then he realized that Shui Xingqiu was too arrogant!
"In the capital, I am nothing more than an unfavored cripple. If I were to remove all the spies inside and outside the Prince Jing's residence, wouldn't I just be making myself a target for those people?!"

Shui Xingqiu understood, but didn't care much, and instead hummed softly.

“You people are indeed cunning and treacherous, constantly strife and conflict. You are all extremely scheming.”

He used quite a few methods to get to the position of head of the Shui family, but he wasn't as cautious as Xiao Chenglin.

Xiao Chenglin couldn't explain it to him.

He was too lazy to argue with Shui Xingqiu anymore and went straight to the point, asking in a cold voice, "Alright, time is of the essence. If you have something to say, say it as soon as possible."

The longer it takes, the easier it is to be exposed!

Xiao Chenglin deliberately skipped the court assembly today on the pretext of feeling unwell, in order to avoid Shui Xingqiu.

I never expected this person to show up at my door!

Shui Xingqiu spoke calmly.

"I want Ye Yunfeng's life."