Chapter 166: Making a Move
Shanzi held Xing’er even tighter. "I just want to bully you. I dream of bullying you relentlessly—"
"Xing’er, you’re so soft—"
’This pair of illicit lovers,’ Stone cursed inwardly. ’Couldn’t they find another place?’
’What if this sullies the Young Master Heir’s eyes?’
But a glance at Xiao Yu revealed his eyes gleaming with interest as he stared at the young couple in the moonlight.
Undeterred, Stone reached out a hand again, only to have it slapped away by Xiao Yu. "Don’t interrupt. This is much more interesting than watching a play."
Fortunately, Shanzi didn’t do anything more while hugging Xing’er. After a moment, he let go.
Xing’er began to sob softly, her small hands pounding on Shanzi’s chest. "You bullied me! I hate you! You’re mean—"
Shanzi caught her hands. "Yes, I am mean. I just want to be mean to you. Hit me right here."
He gripped her hands, rubbing them in his.
As he did, Shanzi said tenderly, "Xing’er, you... you’re so pretty."
’Is this boy blind?’ Xiao Yu couldn’t help but curl his lip from behind the tree. ’This girl is so ugly. How is she pretty at all?’
’Speaking of pretty, besides my mother, that little girl is actually quite pretty.’
Just then, a sharp shout echoed from the courtyard. "Xing’er, you wretched girl! Where have you run off to? Get your ass back here right now!"
Xing’er shuddered in fright, hastily pushed Shanzi away, and scrambled along the base of the wall.
Shanzi stood there in a daze, his hand still on his chest, watching her run off.
Xiao Yu curled his lip and nudged Stone. "Let’s go."
’The show’s over. I’d rather go listen to that little girl sing.’
The two of them slowly walked back.
Besides the two nearby courtyards, the area was all fields with no other houses around. The two walked along the small path, the surroundings silent.
They vaulted into the backyard with practiced ease, only to find the lights in the entire row of houses extinguished.
The two crept to Gu Fei’s window and held their breath, listening for a moment. There wasn’t the slightest sound from inside.
After waiting a little longer beneath the window, Xiao Yu gave Stone a look.
Stone poked a small hole in the window paper, lit the Rooster Crow Five Drums Soul Reviving Incense, and tossed it inside.
The two squatted outside the window, silently counting off the seconds.
When enough time had passed, Stone tried the window. Though closed, it wasn’t latched, and it opened easily.
Stone went in first to extinguish the incense, then Xiao Yu slipped in after him, turning to close the window.
The moonlight was beautiful that night.
It was the sixteenth of the month, and the moon was large and round.
They could see clearly enough in the room without needing to light a lamp.
They scanned their surroundings first. The room contained only a bed, a wardrobe, a long table, and a chair.
They started with the wardrobe, though "search" was a strong word for it. There were only a few articles of clothing inside, everything visible at a glance.
Stone carefully felt around the inside, but there were no hidden compartments or the like.
The rest of the room was just as bare, offering no place to hide anything. As if by agreement, they both turned their gazes to Gu Fei’s bed.
By the head of the bed was a small cabinet with two drawers.
Xiao Yu opened the top one to find two pearl flowers.
He opened the bottom drawer. Inside was a book.
Xiao Yu picked it up, holding it to the moonlight to read the title—*Yingying’s Story*.
He tossed the book aside and stared at Gu Fei, who was wrapped in her quilt.
In the moonlight, her face was as fair as Mutton Fat Jade. Her long eyelashes cast shadows on her cheeks, making her look peaceful and beautiful.
Stone leaned closer. "Young Master Heir, we’ve checked everywhere. Could it be under this girl’s pillow?"