Bab 136: A Growing Web of betrayal 1

Liqiu sighed, brought her hand to the back of her neck, and gently massaged her neck, "I hope Young master Shaoqing is alright".

"Don't worry I am alright".

Liqiu jumped and turned around, "Y-Young master!" She bit her lip and looked down at her feet as their eyes met.

She felt completely embarrassed that he witness this considering she had rejected him a few hours earlier. 

"I did not see you there, Young master Shaoqing"

His lips curved, "how could you with your back facing me," he moved to her side and leaned by the wall next to her. His smile widened as she shifted away.

Liqiu clutched her skirt and Licked her lips. She gave him a side glance, his wide smile was making her feel flustered. 

She clutched her skirt tightly to keep herself from fanning herself. 

"Young master... I... I heard about young master Yao's death. Has the investigation started?"