Chapter 217: Search to Your Heart's Content

"My Lord, Lord Shen has returned!"

Liang Ruyue, who was lingering in the lap of luxury, suddenly received this news and immediately got up to dress, wanting to hurry over to pay his respects.

As the number one confidant, he naturally had to appear before Lord Shen at the first opportunity; this position could not be snatched away by anyone else.

The lap of luxury was fine, but Lord Shen's side could not be delayed; the key was that this woman beside him was too formidable—even a big, burly man like him with deep cultivation could barely hold up.

Lord Shen, you have finally returned; my kidneys!

"Liang-lang!" After helping Liang Ruyue dress slowly, Shui Hanzhi was still somewhat reluctant to let him go at this moment.

At this time, she had only hastily draped a small garment over herself, which could not cover all the spring scenery; her hair was disheveled, yet she possessed a unique beauty.

When he lowered his head to look at the lovely woman before him, Liang Ruyue could not help but feel his heart stir. Even knowing that the other party was likely several decades older than him, it was hard to suppress his restless heart.

He knew this was very abnormal, yet he was unable to extricate himself from the obsession; if he stayed for another two days, perhaps he would truly be lost within it.

No, the lap of luxury is a hero's grave; he absolutely had to restrain himself.

Emerging from the small courtyard, Liang Ruyue's walk was even a bit unsteady; his whole person felt as if he had been hollowed out.

Sigh, this woman is too formidable; I really can't handle her!

"My Lord!"

Hurrying to Shen Yu's study, Shen Yu was currently looking at a massive map in the study; it was a topographical map of Xichuan.

On the entire topographical map, the mountains were undulating, and the rivers and lakes were all replicated exactly according to their original forms.

On the map of Xichuan, several locations were marked; Shen Yu stared at them, lost in thought, occasionally gesturing on the map.

"These so-called inheritances are actually all on the ley line nodes of Xichuan. Is this a seal, or is it using the ley lines of Xichuan to provide nourishment?"

"My Lord, My Lord!"

Seeing Shen Yu somewhat dazed, Liang Ruyue called out twice, then placed a large pile of things he was holding to the side.

"My Lord, these are the lists of recent cleanups and promotions within the Black-Clad Guard and the Capture Gate. Oh right, there is also a portion of rectified unjust, false, and wrong cases!"

"Alright, I know, put them to the side!"

Ignoring Liang Ruyue, Shen Yu continued to stare at the Xichuan map, pacing back and forth as if thinking about something, but then he discovered something was wrong.

The Liang Ruyue beside him seemed to have a wandering gaze, as if he wanted to speak but stopped himself; this expression made Shen Yu feel conflicted for him.

"Liang Ruyue, why are you acting so strange today?"

"My Lord, I am usually like this; are you perhaps too tired?" Standing beside Shen Yu, Liang Ruyue's expression was calm, as if nothing had happened.

He just quietly organized the things he had brought, and then stood respectfully to the side again.

Stopping his steps, Shen Yu turned his head to look at him, seemingly understanding something, and then smiled lightly.

"Yes, I am too tired!"

"Perhaps it is because of the running about these past few days that has left me somewhat exhausted. Come, sit!"

"Thank you, My Lord!" His Mental Power had already completely enveloped Liang Ruyue, while he calmly chatted and laughed with him.

Although the two of them were talking about trivial matters and the conversation was quite heated, Liang Ruyue said nothing about the key points, but everything was understood without being said.

"You have the scent of powder on you; have you met someone you like recently?"

"My Lord, I was just about to tell you about this matter. I have indeed met a beloved woman recently; we are of one mind, so we are together."

"I want to bring her to see you, My Lord. Please act as a matchmaker for us; I want to marry her!"

"Is that so?" Glancing to the side, Liang Ruyue's face was full of sincerity, with no sign of pretense. But Shen Yu had already obtained the answer he wanted.

They had been chatting for so long, seemingly talking about trivial matters, but in reality, wasn't he asking where the crux of the problem lay?

"Understood!" After chatting for a long time, the crux had been found.

A girl had actually made Liang Ruyue feel as if he were facing a formidable enemy, to the point where he didn't even dare to report it directly and could only secretly express it to him in this obscure way. I really don't know which family's girl is so formidable.

Moreover, the means planted on Liang Ruyue are not something an ordinary person could possess!

"Let's go, take me to your place to pay a visit. Since the sister-in-law has arrived, I, as the Lord, cannot be without some gesture; a little token of my sincerity is still necessary."

"If you are truly fond of this person, I will personally act as your matchmaker!"

"Thank you, My Lord!" He knelt excitedly at Shen Yu's feet; it appeared he was thanking him for being willing to personally come forward to act as a matchmaker, giving him immense face.

But Liang Ruyue knew that this meant the Lord had decided to take action; he was finally going to get out of that quagmire.

However, why did he feel so reluctant? At the thought of Shui Hanzhi's stunningly beautiful face, his heart could not help but burn with heat again.

Damn it, but with that appearance, that figure, and those skills in bed, it would be a pity to just die like that!

Gritting his teeth and stamping his foot, forget it; when can't one find a woman? One must not lose the big for the small.

Leading Shen Yu in a rapid march, they arrived at the small courtyard where Shui Hanzhi lived. "My Lord, this is the small courtyard I bought; I have settled her here!"

"Is that so? You have a heart!" Looking at the small courtyard before him, although it was located in a corner, it was quiet and elegant.

There were no neighbors around, so naturally, no one would disturb them; it was truly a good place to hide a beauty.

It was just that Shen Yu knew even better the purpose of Liang Ruyue choosing this place: when it came time to act, it wouldn't affect others.

This kid probably knew from the start that the girl's intentions were impure; it was clear he was thinking of taking advantage of her first and dealing with it later.

This guy really could do such a thing; he wasn't even afraid of her suddenly striking him while in bed.

But looking at the current situation, Liang Ruyue had likely already taken advantage of her, and most likely with the mindset of taking advantage for as long as he could; he hadn't stopped these past few days.

You can tell just by how hollowed out he looks; he simply hadn't stopped. Taking advantage like this—what a scumbag, truly a scumbag; how could you even bring yourself to do it!

But he himself had also discovered that with his own ability, he simply couldn't handle this girl, otherwise he wouldn't have come to him for help.

"Zhi'er, Zhi'er, come out quickly, Lord Shen is here; he is going to act as a matchmaker for us!"

Pushing open the door, Liang Ruyue immediately shouted loudly at the entrance; his excited voice seemed to pierce through the small courtyard and carry outside.

However, he himself stood at the door and did not go inside, which made Shen Yu sigh—what kind of woman must she be for you to be scared like this?

"Liang-lang, you're back!"

Hearing Liang Ruyue's voice from inside the room, Shui Hanzhi ran out with a face full of excitement, but when she saw Shen Yu next to Liang Ruyue, the look of dread on her face flashed and vanished.

"Zhier, quickly greet the Lord. The Lord knows about the matter between us and wants to act as a matchmaker for us. I want to marry you, are you happy!"

"I am happy, I am so happy!" With an equally excited expression on her face, Shui Hanzhi's hand moved slightly, and then, just as the smile on Liang Ruyue's face had blossomed, he immediately began to convulse all over.

That feeling was as if, after the excitement and thrill, a sudden condition had occurred because he could not bear the joy.

"Liang-lang, Liang-lang, what is wrong with you!" Shui Hanzhi wanted to step forward, but was blocked by Shen Yu.

"Do not move, his current situation is very dangerous. You step back, leave him to me!"

"Lord, is he alright? Lord, please save him quickly!"

"Rest assured, with me here, he will be fine!"

With his back to Shui Hanzhi, Shen Yu placed one hand on Liang Ruyue's body, and a steady stream of internal energy surged into his body.

At this moment, Shui Hanzhi behind him quietly stepped back two paces, a cold sneer appearing on her face.