The Double

The shadowy figure had been about to pass by, but upon hearing the voice, paused for a moment, turned back, and pushed the door to come inside. Seeing Ah Zhao like this, Situ Jiuyue frowned and asked, "Why are you awake?"

"It’s very noisy outside, that’s why I woke up." He looked at Situ Jiuyue, dressed and fully prepared, and wondered, "Doctor Situ, you’re going out so late, is something happening outside?"

"Prince Cheng has rebelled, and tonight’s the night they make their move, it’s very chaotic outside." Situ Jiuyue glanced at him and said, "Continue to sleep, don’t come out." After saying that, she was about to close the door and leave.

"Wait." Ah Zhao called out to her.

Situ Jiuyue asked impatiently, "What else is it?"

"With Prince Cheng rebelling, the people in this residence... won’t there be any problems?" Ah Zhao asked.

Situ Jiuyue laughed and said, "If you’re worried about your own danger, there’s no need. This is the Duke Residence. In Yanjing City, there’s no safer place than here, even the palace is more dangerous than this place. Living here, no one would dare to break in and take your life, not to mention that Prince Cheng hasn’t even attacked the city yet. Even if Prince Cheng stormed into the city, as long as you’re in this residence, no one would dare to touch your life."

Ah Zhao was startled for a moment before replying, "That’s not what I mean. Even if it’s as fortified as a wall of copper and iron, it’s still made by people. Sometimes disasters happen not because people’s abilities are lacking, but for fear of someone exploiting a loophole, caught off guard." He smiled, "I ended up like this because of that."

This time, it was Situ Jiuyue’s turn to be stunned.

"Doctor Situ may be a doctor, but also a woman, and if you encounter danger, it might be difficult to save yourself..."

"You’re not suggesting I stay here, are you?" Situ Jiuyue raised her eyebrows, "You can’t even walk now, so how would you protect me?"