"What’s there to be happy about?" said the person, inadvertently.
"Hmm? What did you say? How co you’re not happy? Everyone at the Mu Residence is joyous."
"No... I didn’t say anything, I’m just feeling a bit unwell. I’ll head back first." With that, he put down what he was holding and turned to leave.
Inside the study of the Mu Residence owner, "While we were attending the National Day rally, was there any unusual activity in the residence?" Master Mu asked the person beside him.
"No unusual activity, Sir, just so suspicious individuals." The questioned person was the butler of Mu Residence, the middle-aged man responsible for overseeing all the affairs of the residence. Before leaving, Master Mu entrusted him with the task of secretly investigating the mole within the residence.
"Hmm... Don’t alert them yet. Investigate in secret and report back to if you find anything concrete."
"Yes, Sir."
Inside Mu Yun’s room, Mu Yun was leaning against the headboard, while Xiao Yifei was checking his pulse. Xiao Yifei’s eyes rolled as he put Mu Yun’s hand down and took a deep breath.
"Fortunately, it’s just overexertion, with weakened body energy. Coupled with previous poisoning, I’m afraid you’ll need a long ti to recuperate."
"This, I’m not too worried about. After all, you’re here." Mu Yun smiled faintly.
"Rest assured, I’ll find a way for you to recover quickly." Xiao Yifei gave Mu Yun a reassuring look.
"Nephew, you’re here too. How is Yun’er’s condition?" At this mont, the voice of Master Mu sounded from behind.
Xiao Yifei turned his head without rising, naturally saying, "Brother Muyun is in good physical condition, just a bit overworked."
"That’s good, this storm has been quelled for now, thanks to your help, nephew. I have no way to repay you, but Yun’er will need more of your care." Master Mu said slowly, his face full of gratitude.
"Ah, there’s no need for such words, Sir, I understand. Brother Muyun and I are like brothers; how could I stand by and do nothing?"
Just then, a voice ca from outside the door: "Report, Sir, Young Master Xiao, there’s a letter from outside for Young Master Xiao."
With that, he took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Yifei.
"Who could be sending a letter?" Xiao Yifei was a bit curious. In this era, everyone typically has a smartphone, and making a phone call is the most convenient way to communicate. Unexpectedly, soone sent him a letter, so it must be sothing important.
"Quickly, open it and have a look!" Master Mu was also a bit anxious, harboring so doubts of his own.
"To: Xiao Yifei..." The envelope bore four simple words, clearly indicating the recipient and their connection.
Xiao Yifei, eager, quickly opened the envelope. Inside was a brand new sheet of white paper. The handwriting in black pen wasn’t pretty, but it briefly conveyed the content. Xiao Yifei’s eyes followed the black characters in sweeping motion!
Initially, he was just a bit suspicious, but as his eyes scanned further, his breathing beca rapid, and a hint of sweat visibly erged from his forehead. A mont later, he murmured, "Hua Ci Qianxi has been located!"
"Nephew, quickly tell us more!" Master Mu felt a tightness in his heart. Having navigated the world for many years, he knew sothing was amiss by looking at Xiao Yifei’s expression.
"...The letter states that Hua Ci Qianxi has been captured by a Mysterious Organization!" Xiao Yifei said with so confusion, "The organization seems mysterious and perhaps powerful, being able to capture Hua Ci Qianxi and forcing her mother, Ci Xin, to remain inactive!"
"What kind of organization could be so formidable?" Master Mu, well-versed in the world, began to search his mind for such an organization.
"I don’t know," Xiao Yifei pondered, "Perhaps it’s a group ford by people of authority for personal gain, doing things secretly, otherwise, they wouldn’t have kidnapped Hua Ci Qianxi!"
"This is a dilemma!" Master Mu said coldly.
"Signed by Ren Tianye?" Xiao Yifei noticed the last na and was a bit surprised!
"This letter was actually written by Ren Tianye? Isn’t he just a businessman from the Northeast? How did he get involved in this matter?" Xiao Yifei was puzzled.
"There’s so writing in the envelope!" Master Mu, with sharp eyes, quickly spotted the clue.
"Oh, this must be the place where Hua Ci Qianxi’s mother currently resides!" Xiao Yifei realized, seeing that Ren Tianye had written Ci Xin’s residence on the letter, suggesting he find her and work together to rescue Qianxi.
"Sir, it seems I must go out for a while!" Xiao Yifei said seriously to Master Mu after pondering for a mont.
"But... what about Yun’er’s illness... treatnt?" Master Mu was a bit concerned. With Muyun still in bed, if the attending doctor left, wouldn’t Muyun’s condition deteriorate?
Xiao Yifei smiled, shaking his head, "No worries, Muyun’s illness is no longer a major concern. He just needs more rest to recuperate. In a few days, he’ll be able to get out of bed..."
"Oh... then alright," Master Mu felt so relief and agreed with a smile: "Allow to have the butler pack for you, so you can set off soon."
"No need, no need." Xiao Yifei shook his head, "Saving soone is urgent and can’t be delayed for a mont."
"Alright, stay safe!" Master Mu didn’t insist further, smiling as he spoke.
After leaving Mu Residence, Xiao Yifei wasted no ti heading to his destination.
"188 Moon Viewing Tower, Jingcheng..." The note attached to the letter indicated Ci Xin’s current residence. Xiao Yifei hadn’t expected that Ci Xin had left the safe haven of the Ten Thousand Mountains and co to Jingcheng, and so quietly too, probably out of concern for her daughter’s safety.
"Guest, we’ve arrived!" His thoughts were interrupted by a Mu Residence household mber in the front seat. The house mber sent by Master Mu had brought him here.
"Oh, thank you." Xiao Yifei smiled calmly, opened the car door, and went inside.
Before him was a quaint pavilion with traditional charm, reminiscent of a Beijing courtyard house. In the yard stood a large peach tree, and the scent of flowers was evident nearby. The entire pavilion was made of wooden boards, and appeared quite elegant.
"Scarce is there such a worldly paradise in Beijing!" Xiao Yifei smiled, truly not expecting to find such a peaceful and harmonious place amid the brewing storm in Beijing. Indeed, it was a place to be hidden among the markets, not the wilderness. It wasn’t a place anyone would notice under normal circumstances.
"Worthy of the na ’Moon Viewing Tower’." Xiao Yifei smiled, realizing that Ci Xin’s choice of hiding in such a place was quite fitting. The environnt here was exquisite, rivaling even the Mu Residence—truly befitting the lady of the Hua Family.
"Creak—" Pushing open the wooden door, there was a hint of dust in the air. To those unaware, it might seem like an empty courtyard, but Xiao Yifei, having interacted with Ci Xin for so ti, understood her personality well, thus proceeded with a smile.
"Aunt, sorry to disturb your abode." Xiao Yifei smiled, speaking to the empty courtyard. His voice even echoed around him.
User Comments
0 comments from readers