Chapter 242: The Scene Was Strange

Chapter 242: The Scene Was Strange

Gao Sheng grabbed Li Ying by the arm: "What are you doing now? You've already given it. It wouldn't be appropriate to give more. Just be more careful next time."

Li Ying had no choice but to sigh: "Old Gao, do I lack something in my brain? Why didn't I think to ask more?"

"Old Li, your brain doesn't lack anything," Gao Sheng laughed heartily.

Li Ying felt a warmth in his heart. Usually, others would say he lacked something in his brain. Once or twice was fine, but hearing it too often made him unhappy. Old Gao was a good brother, loyal and true.

Gao Sheng's laughter turned from hearty to hysterical: "Because your brain lacks many things! Hahahaha!"

"You..." Li Ying's eyes widened as he jumped up to punch him, feeling betrayed that he thought they were good brothers!

As he raised his hand, Gao Sheng took off running towards the study: "I'm telling you, this is the master's study. Behave yourself."

Li Ying nearly exploded with anger at this man's audacity.

But in front of Xie Yuan, they couldn't afford to lose their composure, so they quickly adjusted their expressions before entering the study.

Once inside, Gao Sheng immediately became serious: "Master, the envoys from Dongrong Country have no intention of leaving yet. They sent a letter to their emperor, presumably reporting on their loss in the martial arts competition. Moreover, they seem to be plotting something. My men are keeping an eye on them and gathering information."

Li Ying also became serious: "Master, today most of the Dongrong people stayed in the inn. Only Tuoba Xiao and a few others wandered around the streets, buying gifts and items for women, perhaps planning to give them to someone. But I suspect these actions are deliberate. He must be resentful about losing to you and might try to harm you secretly."

The two reported all the information they had gathered today.

Xie Yuan's gaze deepened: "Keep watching them..."

Just as he finished speaking, another person entered from outside, Zhe Ying. Known for his impatience, his anxiousness was evident: "Master, Prince Bei and Tuoba Xiao are heading towards the Su residence."

"What?" Gao Sheng was stunned. What could Prince Bei and Tuoba Xiao want with the lady? Could they be trying to snatch her away?

Xie Yuan's expression changed, and without waiting for Zhe Ying to continue, he strode out, his sleeves creating a cold breeze.

Zhe Ying followed closely behind, reporting what he knew: "We haven't figured out their intentions yet, but they brought many gifts to the Su residence."

Hearing this, Gao Sheng and Li Ying thought it was over; the master's wife was really going to be snatched away. They were counting on her to marry into the family and make the master happy every day.

They exchanged glances and did not immediately follow Xie Yuan. Instead, they dispersed to gather reinforcements: "Brothers, get your weapons ready. We're going to snatch the lady back!"

The guards, upon hearing this, became agitated, each grabbing their weapons and marching toward the Su residence.

Halfway between Xie Mansion and Su residence, Jin'er was delighted thinking about the reward money she had just received.

Beside her, Zhe Jing watched her beaming with joy over just three taels of silver, thinking how easily satisfied she was, which explained why she was always cheerful.

But three taels were indeed meager. He was pondering how to offer her more when Jin'er suddenly pulled out one tael of small silver pieces and handed them to him: "Here, Zhe Jing, this is for you! Buy some delicious food!"

"Why are you giving this to me?" Zhe Jing was taken aback.

In his life, he had killed, set fires, and taken money from corpses, but having a girl give him money was a first.

Jin'er lifted her slightly rounded chin: "You helped me run this errand, so I should share the reward. Don't be polite; the lady usually gives me plenty."

This was true. Since her rebirth, Su Youyue had always felt guilty toward Jin'er and tried to compensate her as much as possible.

Zhe Jing wanted to refuse, knowing Jin'er's reward was already small, but seeing her smiling eyes, he somehow accepted the tael of silver.

"Seeing you run around all the time, you must be very tired. Buy more delicious food!" Jin'er said, then continued walking.

Watching her back, the young man slowly clenched the silver in his hand, then followed after a moment.

At the entrance of the Su residence, several guards looked at each other, frequently glancing back into the residence, but found nothing.

"Why would the people from Dongrong come to our residence? Could it be that they are afraid to fight Master Xie and are coming here to fight the master instead?"

"Stop talking nonsense. The master will be Master Xie's father-in-law soon. Even if they had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare. Besides, didn't you see the many gifts they brought?"

The guards chattered, their surprise making them lose their usual decorum.

Inside the main hall of the Su residence, Su Youyue sat in her wheelchair, staring at Prince Bei and Tuoba Xiao sitting together in her hall, feeling dazed, as if she were dreaming.

These two people appearing in their residence was strange enough, but both together?

She must still be asleep.

The old lady at Fushou Garden was still resting, and the servants had gone to inform her, but it would take time for her to prepare. Su's father was also away dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake, so as the head of the household, Su Youyue had to speak up, making the scene somewhat awkward.

Fortunately, after a moment, Su Youyue regained her composure, forcing a smile: "Prince Bei and General Tuoba visiting our residence is truly an honor. However, my father is not at home, and my grandmother will need a bit more time to receive you."

Prince Bei, seeing the face he had been thinking about for days, felt better and waved his hand: "No problem, I came to see you."

He wasn't there to meet some old men and ladies. Oh, wait, if his plan worked, they would be his future in-laws. He shouldn't think like that.

Prince Bei corrected himself mentally, then suddenly remembered Su Zhenyun's face. Was the Minister of Works older than him? He didn't think so.

Hearing his words, Su Youyue lightly coughed to interrupt him: "It seems Prince Bei has something important to discuss with me."

Could Prince Bei be serious? Was he still not giving up on that matter?