Chapter 95: Concealing the Facts (3)
When Zhou Cheng heard Yin Yin's words, his body stiffened noticeably. Fortunately, he did not have any contact with Yin Yin, otherwise he would have been discovered, because Yin Yin's words made him feel heartbroken. It was not because of what Yin Yin said, but because of something he had always been worried about. He turned his head and looked at Yin Yin in a daze, but Yin Yin's eyes were already on the front and she did not notice.
"It's getting late, how about staying and having dinner together?"
When Yin Yin turned her gaze back, she met Zhou Cheng's somewhat surprised look.
"What's wrong?"
"No, nothing."
It was a bit sudden, so Zhou Cheng seemed a little caught off guard. In fact, he should have been feeling guilty. After covering up his guilt , Zhou Cheng quickly calmed down.
"Then let's eat together."
"...Well, it's up to you. I'll go talk to Lei'er and make a few side dishes myself. I'll call you when the time comes."
"Um."
After greeting Zhou Cheng, Yin Yin stood up. As soon as Yin Yin stood up and left Baihu's side, Baihu woke up immediately.
"Be good and stay here with him."
Yinyin gently stroked Baihu's head, and it seemed that Baihu could understand what Yinyin said. Baihu took the opportunity to act coquettishly in Yinyin's hands. Looking at Baihu's well-behaved behavior, Yinyin smiled with relief. Zhou Cheng was still sitting beside Baihu and looking at Yinyin.
"Then I'm leaving."
"Um."
After leaving a final word, Yinyin also smiled faintly at Zhou Cheng, and Zhou Cheng also smiled faintly in response, so Yinyin left without looking back. Zhou Cheng's eyes kept watching Yinyin disappear from the reality, and Baihu did the same, until Yinyin disappeared from his sight...
"Are you also worried that she might suddenly disappear again?"
Reaching out and stroking the white tiger gently, Zhou Cheng spoke lightly. The white tiger did not respond, still looking in the direction of Yin Yin. Looking at the white tiger, Zhou Cheng showed a bitter smile.
“…I can’t say it.”
He withdrew the hand that was stroking the white tiger, placed both hands on his knees, lowered his head, and smiled bitterly.
“It’s really ugly.”
Suddenly he raised his hands and hugged his head to hide his expression, and his tone sounded so bitter.
A few days later.
Prince Jing Zhou Yan has returned. He has been away for a long time and even caused some discord. His return has caused quite a stir, but after all, the things between Zhou Yan and Zhou Cheng are incomprehensible to others. After all, rumors are just rumors. The mighty army of Prince Jing has returned to the royal city where they have been away for a long time and headed straight for the palace. The gate of the palace has already been opened for Zhou Yan.
Without hesitation or scruples, Prime Minister Zhou summoned Zhou Yan for a private interview. Despite opposition from the ministers, Zhou Yan agreed as if nothing had happened. Thus, in the imperial study, a pair of brothers with the same blood met again...
"haven't seen you for a long time."
Zhou Cheng was the first to break the silent deadlock. He looked calm and composed, not caring at all about the bloody scene that happened here the last time Zhou Yan left.
"...I don't want to waste time talking to you. Just tell me what you want."
Zhou Yan was very rude as soon as he opened his mouth. Facing Zhou Cheng's kingly arrogance, he did not give in at all.
"What's the meaning?"
"Don't play dumb. What exactly do you want to do by forcing Yin Yin to stay here? Wasn't what she said that day clear enough? You actually used the prime minister's critical illness and death to tie her up by your side after she came back. What exactly do you want to do?"
Zhou Yan accused Zhou Cheng of wrongdoings bluntly and angrily. It could also be said that he had been enduring on the way back, and naturally he would not give Zhou Cheng a good look when they met now.
"Nothing, I just wanted to help her."
"Help her? What can you do to help her? Help her continue to be sad?"
"So according to what you said, how can she be happy? Stay with you?"
"At least I'll be happier than when I'm with you."
"With your restraints?"
"I'll return these words to you exactly as they are. In addition, with your power and orders, I wonder if there are any threats or anything else?"
"Yan!!!!"
After a conversation, Zhou Cheng was still angered by Zhou Yan's sarcastic words.
"What? Was I wrong? Or is it more accurate to say that I should continue to lie to her?"
"That's enough of you!!"
Zhou Cheng had guessed that Zhou Yan would not treat him well when they met, but he did not expect his words to be so sarcastic and harsh, targeting his pain everywhere.
"What about you? Have you never lied to her? Have you never threatened her?"
Zhou Yan was stunned by Zhou Cheng's words, and he seemed to calm down. Those words just said were said because of excessive anger. Even if he was not wrong, he had no right to say so. He did not expect that Zhou Cheng, who had been calm all the time, would fight back with the same words, so Zhou Yan was speechless.
"You didn't come back to quarrel with me, did you?"
After adjusting his mood, Zhou Cheng began to ask Zhou Yan the reason.
"I'm here to take Yin Yin away."
"Didn't she make it clear to you in her letter?"
Zhou Yan did not beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly. Zhou Cheng did not feel strange or angry and remained calm.
“…I can’t accept that.”
"But you can't change that, right?"
Even though Zhou Cheng hadn't read Yin Yin's letter to Zhou Yan, it wasn't difficult to guess what she meant, so he had something to say.
"I don't admit it. She has already forgotten. Hasn't she suffered enough? What's more, that man has no right at all. He was not with Yin Yin when she needed him the most. Even if Yin Yin is found, he has no right."
"Is that really the case?"
For Zhou Cheng now, he would not feel surprised by Zhou Yan's words. After all, he already knew that as people say, 'Those involved in the matter are often confused, while those who are not involved can see things more clearly'. He was indeed lost before, but that was only in the past. Even though he was still obsessed, he would not ignore Yin Yin's existence. Therefore, he could see some things that those involved in the matter could not see.
