Chapter 50
49, Heartache (2 more updates)
Li Hengyi was surprised but accepted and took a sip.
“…”
The sweet taste soothed the pain in his chest as if instantly, and he, who had been somewhat listless, suddenly felt invigorated.
“This water…” Li Hengyi murmured.
“My Lord?”
Yuanbao inquired.
As for how to proceed, he had not expected that Xie Zhinuan would hide such a secret.
A normal well could never produce such taste and effect.
“…” Li Hengyi drank several cups in succession, then sat to the side to regulate his breathing. After a while, he felt a warmth throughout his body.
After drinking several more large cups, Li Hengyi sat in meditation once more, and his body grew increasingly hot.
He was well aware of his own constitution-his body was usually very cold, and even the warmest medicine would not make him sweat.
“Yuanbao!”
“My Lord…”
Li Hengyi paused for a moment, “Go fetch water for a bath!”
He could already smell an odor emanating from his body.
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“Yes!”Yuanbao immediately instructed someone to prepare hot water, then couldn’t help but inquire again, “My Lord…”
“Have someone follow her in secret, make sure she does not get hurt, and don’t let her resolve the situation too easily!” Li Hengyi said, pausing for a moment, “Only the hope obtained when one is at their wits’ end will be deeply engrained in the heart!”
“Keep her secret well hidden!” Li Hengyi added and stepped into the bathhouse.
“Yes!”
Yuanbao responded.
He immediately made arrangements and also assigned two highly skilled Hidden Guards for protection.
“Remember, do not let those who are short-sighted offend Miss Xie; if necessary, show no mercy!” Yuanbao said in a deep voice.
His eyes were filled with cold ruthlessness.
Such a master would have such subordinates. Li Hengyi may seem noble and lofty on the outside, but in secret, his methods were ruthless and his strategies equally cold and calculating.
Now having fallen into a common life, he just waited for the right moment to rise like a roc ascending into the sky with the wind, soaring to the heights of ninety thousand li.
Yuanbao thought of Xie Zhinuan’s stunning beauty, which truly matched his master’s.
Xie Zhinuan had no idea that her secret had been discovered and that it was even being covered up for her.
When she returned to the Yuan Family, Xie Zhinuan learned that Yuan Liuwang was also going to the county town. She did not ask too much, had a bit to eat, picked up Routuan, and climbed into Yuan Liuwang’s mule cart with her bundle.
They had to travel overnight. Yuan Liuwang, frequently on the road due to his escort work, was familiar with nighttime travel, and having the mule cart driver with him provided some companionship.
“Zhinuan ah!” Old Mrs. Ni called out gently beside the mule cart, her voice choked with emotion.
And unspeakable guilt.
“Hmm!” Xie Zhinuan responded.
She hoped for Old Mrs. Ni to say, ‘Zhinuan, don’t go!’ Just one sentence would suffice, out of courtesy. She would definitely do her utmost to rescue Yuan Cheng and help cultivate some chefs for Yuanji.
But in the end, she was still disappointed.
Old Mrs. Ni pursed her lips, finally saying, “Be careful on the way, and when you get to the county town, listen to your grandpa!”
“…”
Xie Zhinuan stared straight at Old Mrs. Ni, then let the curtain fall.
Listen…
But that also depends on what’s being said, doesn’t it?
The mule cart started moving; Xie Zhinuan hugged Routuan, leaning against the cotton quilt. The sky was not yet dark, so they could travel quickly. As darkness fell, they slowed down and proceeded leisurely.
Old Yuan sat in the front of the mule cart, speaking with Donghua, asking about the situation. The two men were not speaking loudly, but in the back of the mule cart, Xie Zhinuan leaned against the quilt with her eyes closed, listening clearly.
“The old master was arrested and taken to the prison yesterday. The mistress and the eldest and second young masters went to see him this morning. The old master was beaten and covered in injuries. The mistress initially wanted to use silver to smooth things over, but the Governor’s Office didn’t want silver at all. With no other choice, the mistress went to the Lord County Magistrate and offered a beauty, who then gave a two-day reprieve, saying if the person isn’t seen by tomorrow, the old master will suffer even more!”
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