章節 655: Tailing

Rong Xiu's eyelids twitched when he saw Mu Qinghe regarding him strangely. It took him some time before he commented, "It looks like Lieutenant Mu is quite concerned about Yue'er."

"Well, it's only right that I show some concern about her affairs since I brought her here." Mu Qinghe felt that the conversation couldn't go on anymore. Since Rong Xiu doesn't know anything, it's pointless for me to ask more. I might as well go investigate it on my own.

Hence, he stood up. "It's getting late. I shan't trouble you any longer."

But just when he was about to take his leave, Rong Xiu suddenly said, "Just a second, Lieutenant Mu."

Mu Qinghe stopped in his tracks and turned to give Rong Xiu a quizzical look, only to see the other smiling.

The latter's face seemed to have regained its usual color. "I'd like to ask Lieutenant Mu for a favor."

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Imperial Palace, Huayang Palace.