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Ming Xiting was jolted awake.
When he came to, he found himself slung over Lou Yu's shoulder, speeding across a rooftop amidst a flurry of tiles.
As he watched the pavilions rush past and the tall walls they had just crossed, Ming Xiting was momentarily stunned before erupting into a sharp scream.
"Ahhhhhh!"
Lou Yu winced at the high-decibel shout, instinctively loosening his grip and tossing Ming Xiting onto the rooftop. He then crossed his arms, looking down at Ming Xiting with an unfriendly expression.
"Young Master Ming, we meet again."
Ming Xiting rolled twice on the rooftop before hurriedly pushing his disheveled hair back, finally getting a clear look at the man before him.
The man wore a tight black outfit that blended seamlessly with the thick night. The corners of his mouth curled into a half-smile, exuding an air of nonchalance and arrogance. Seeing Ming Xiting frozen in shock and unable to speak, he raised an eyebrow and said, "What's wrong? Don't you recognize me? You were cursing me out in broad daylight; why are you so obedient now?"
Ming Xiting pointed a trembling finger at that unforgettable handsome face. Words caught in his throat as he stammered nervously, "Y-you... you... it's you!"
"You were already stuttering in the daylight; why are you so tongue-tied now? Did my slap knock some sense out of you?"
At Lou Yu's words, Ming Xiting finally noticed the dull ache at the back of his head.
He recalled that moment in Ye Chen's courtyard when he hadn’t had time to call for help because he was afraid Ye Chen would be discovered by Pei Guanjing. After all, Ye Chen was his only fellow townsman in this era. Such clandestine behavior would be considered a moral transgression in modern times, but in this era, Ye Chen could be executed for it. So, Ming Xiting had refrained from shouting and didn’t want Lou Yu to recognize him.
But unexpectedly, Lou Yu had noticed something off about him and knocked him out before he could explain, bringing him here.
This place was the tallest building in all of Jiangnan, towering several dozen zhang high—equivalent to seven or eight stories. From this vantage point, the distant river merged with the sky into a single line. Many dimly lit small houses were scattered below, with only a few lights still flickering on.
The moonlight was like water, carrying a hint of coolness. Ming Xiting nervously hugged herself, trying to shrink away towards the window behind her, and said, "I... I have to tell you, what you did during the day was wrong. But that’s just a small issue; it was just bullying a child. However, what you’re doing with Ye Chen in private... that’s something else."
Lou Yu's eyes narrowed sharply, his gaze piercing like a knife as he stared at Ming Xiting, yet he remained silent.
Ming Xiting bit her lip and continued, "Of course, if you let me go, I won’t tell Pei Guanjing about your affair with Ye Chen. Besides, Ye Chen is also my friend. Even though what you’re doing is unfair to his partner, I want to live too. You don’t need to kill me to silence me here."
Her legs trembled slightly; she didn’t dare look again at the ground far below. Just a fleeting glance made her dizzy.
This place was different from modern skyscrapers; there were no railings, and the rooftops were mostly slanted for drainage. The tiles beneath her feet had a certain curvature and sloped downward.
Even though Ming Xiting held her breath, she couldn’t ignore the danger of falling from such a height.
After hearing her words, Lou Yu’s lips twitched slightly, but he still stood with his arms crossed, as if watching an interesting play, his gaze fixed on Kun Ze, who was helplessly sitting on the rooftop and continuously shrinking back.
Kun Ze appeared to be only sixteen or seventeen years old, with fair and delicate skin and naturally pink lips. His light-colored attire during the day did little to hide his rude behavior, making it easy for Lou Yu to remember him.
But at this moment, the boy's face had drained of color from fear; his eyes trembled slightly as he glanced at Lou Yu and then anxiously at the eaves just a few meters away that hung precariously in mid-air. His heart raced violently as he felt that in the next moment, Lou Yu might strike him down. Even the most beautiful person could only display fear in such a situation.
Ming Xiting bit her lower lip tightly and secretly raised her eyes to assess Lou Yu.
Lou Yu was also sizing her up.
It was truly amusing that Ye Chen would have a friend like her. According to reports from spies, Ye Chen had indeed treated Ming Xiting once recently at the Ming Family's residence, but just that one time had brought them so close together. Moreover, Ming Xiting had even moved into Ye Chen's home. Even if he... cough cough, it was impossible for him to be as close to Ye Chen as before now.
He really shouldn’t have come here tonight; if he hadn’t seen Ye Chen alone in the courtyard gazing at the moon with such a lonely silhouette, he wouldn’t have jumped over from the adjacent building and crossed into this forbidden territory.
Ye Chen's figure had changed so much in just a year since their parting in the capital that, at the moment he saw Ming Xiting's back, he actually confused the two of them.
Lou Yu remained silent, his handsome face always clouded with a dark expression. Ming Xiting thought he was truly going to be killed, and in resignation, he tightly closed his eyes, his body trembling slightly. His upper lip was almost bitten raw by his teeth as he curled up into a small ball, hiding beneath the window, waiting for Lou Yu to strike. Perhaps once he was dead, he could return home, back to his own time. But… the thought of being smashed to pieces and dying a gruesome death made Ming Xiting unable to calm down any longer.
Meanwhile, Lou Yu continued to stare quietly at Ming Xiting.
The report from the spies stated that this Ming Family Young Master was the most beautiful young lady in Jiangnan, Kun Ze. Over a month ago, she had been abducted and deceived, attempting suicide by jumping into the river. After being rescued, her temperament had changed drastically, and her actions were now completely different from the past Ming Xiting. Lou Yu had never cared much for Kun Ze; he was only worried that she might reveal what happened between him and Ye Chen tonight.
If that were to happen, even if Pei Guanjing intended to protect Ye Chen, there would still be some who would criticize and insult him in the future.
Thinking of this, Lou Yu stepped carefully on the tiles and walked up to Ming Xiting. He reached out and pinched her chin, coldly saying, "You're a smart person; you should know what to say and what not to say."
Seeing that he seemed willing to relent, Ming Xiting quickly nodded vigorously.
"I only came to see him tonight; he doesn't know I was here. So what you saw is not me with him..."
The words about private dealings were difficult to utter. Lou Yu hesitated briefly before continuing, "In short, you saw nothing tonight; you were just admiring the moon. Do you understand?"
Lou Yu tightened his grip on Ming Xiting's chin, leaving a red mark on her fair skin.
Ming Xiting immediately raised a hand and swore to the sky, "I, Ming Xiting, swear by heaven that I will not tell a third person about tonight's events. If I leak anything, let me die a terrible death."
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