Chapter 146 Something's Wrong...

Chapter 146 Something's Wrong

Ling Hao felt that something seemed different about Gongzi Yu when he woke up, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She trusted her intuition; there was something amiss with him. However, she also knew that even if she asked, he probably wouldn't tell her.

Feng Qingyang and Zhu Qiqi exchanged a glance, then silently got up and left.

Honestly, young people these days are always causing trouble. He's too old to keep up with their antics. Feng Qingyang thought to himself.

Young people are passionate, but their emotions can be turbulent; those who remain completely calm are truly rare. However, she's too tired to cause trouble now, so she'll let them handle it themselves. Zhu Qiqi followed behind Feng Qingyang with a smile.

Ling Hao looked up at their departing figures and shook her head helplessly. Don't treat her like a monster; she's just been a little dramatic lately… well, maybe a little too dramatic, but there's no need to treat her like a monster.

Honestly. Thinking about this, Linghao felt a little annoyed.

"Ah Hao." Gongzi Yu looked at Ling Hao, his eyes clear and bright. "Are you angry?"

"No." Linghao shook her head. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the look in those eyes was very similar to Mingyue's, but the person who woke up was clearly Ayu.

Or is it that neither Ayu nor Mingyue actually disappeared, but rather that they began to merge? If so, would they still be considered themselves? Thinking of this, Linghao couldn't help but frown.

Upon seeing this, Gongzi Yu felt a pang of pain in his heart. Could it be that Ahao liked that guy more?

"Ayu." Linghao grasped Gongzi Yu's hand, which was resting on the table. "Seventh Master and Yang Xiao will be here soon. You'll have to take on the responsibilities that Mingyue has been doing. I'm sorry to trouble you."

"How could that be?" Gongzi Yu looked at their hands, his eyes crinkling, and took her hand in his own. "I'm happiest being able to help Ahao, how can it be considered a grievance? Besides, Mingyue is also my younger brother. Our situation is special. What he did is what I did. I'm not aggrieved at all."

Hearing him say that, Linghao did not show a relieved smile, but looked at him with a dark look in her eyes, "Ayu, you have never admitted that Mingyue is your brother. You only think that Mingyue is a slave."

To Gongzi Yu, Gongzi Mingyue was Gongzi Mingyue, and Mingyue Nu was Mingyue Nu; they were never the same person. But now, he was actually saying that Mingyue was also his younger brother?

Gongzi Yu's heart tightened suddenly. He had locked Gongzi Mingyue in that place, and now he could finally have Ahao all to himself. He was overjoyed. Because he was so happy, and because he was always relaxed in front of Ahao, he had said the wrong thing. How could he cover it up?

Ling Hao's gaze remained fixed on Gongzi Yu, but she neither let go of his hand nor pulled it away. "Ayu, I'm waiting for you."

I'm waiting for you to explain things to me, to tell me the truth, to tell me where Mingyue is, to tell me everything I should know. Ayu, I'm waiting for you.

Gongzi Yu understood her implication, his mouth opening and closing again. He didn't know what to say, nor did he want to reveal everything. His Ahao was finally his alone; how could he possibly release Mingyue? How could he?

But he had said he wouldn't lie to Ah Hao. He could have avoided the main point before, but now she had practically laid it all out. If he were to avoid the main point again, that would be deception, and that was unacceptable. So he didn't know what to say, or what he could say.

Ling Kan noticed his predicament, but she breathed a sigh of relief. She realized that the fact that Gongzi Yu was so conflicted meant that Gongzi Mingyue still existed; he hadn't completely disappeared. As long as he hadn't vanished, that was enough.

Ling Hao placed her other hand on the back of Gongzi Yu's hand and smiled slightly. "Yu, I told you, I'm here. I've always been here."

Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, she won't leave.

Gongzi Yu smiled slightly and nodded. "I believe in Ahao." His heart calmed down a little because he was certain of Ahao's heart; she wouldn't abandon him. But just as he was certain, she wouldn't abandon Gongzi Mingyue either.

"Young master, your daughter, Chief Hong and Left Envoy Yang have arrived," Shici said, standing at the door. Her face was stern, as if she had been cheated out of her monthly pay, giving her a kind of half-dead beauty.

For a poet, withholding a monthly allowance is a big deal, but something even bigger is passing on a message when the young master is in a bad mood and about to go crazy. She's been with Gongzi Yu for far too long; she might not be perceptive about other things, but she's incredibly perceptive when it comes to his urge to go crazy.

So it was perfectly normal for Shici to stand at the door, looking half-dead. Working would never make Shici happy; the only way to make her happy was to give her money for free and not have to do anything. But she knew in her heart that such a wonderful opportunity was not for her.

Without turning his head, Gongzi Yu said, "Have someone remove the table, bring up some tea, fruit, and vegetables, and then invite them in." Although he really didn't want to see Hong Qigong and Yang Xiao, he didn't know how to face Ahao right now, so their arrival was timely.

In that case, he will toned down his attitude when he sees them.

"Yes, young master." Seeing that Young Master Yu was not going to cause any trouble, Shi Ci felt relieved and secretly cast an admiring glance at Ling Hao.

That's why the girl was willing to "take in" the eccentric eldest and second young masters. If it weren't for her, they would definitely be going crazy all the time. Thankfully, they're not going crazy anymore.

She didn't know about the poems that could get people to do things; her thinking was still naive. Previously, Gongzi Yu and Gongzi Mingyue were openly insane, but now they've become insane internally, even turning into perverts. If they were to openly become insane again, that would be truly formidable.

However, she didn't know that her stern face had become a little more lively.

Yang Xiao, who was invited in, followed behind Hong Qigong, but his eyes were always on the poem and the token at her waist.

Although the poem stated that she and Dai Qisi had no relation, he couldn't help but feel that her appearance had a hint of Persian ancestry. While she resembled someone from the Great Zhou Dynasty, there were still some differences in her features.

Yang Xiao wondered if the poem really did originate from the Persian headquarters? Even if it didn't, it was definitely connected to them. That token wasn't something everyone could have; even Dai Qisi, the Persian saintess, only possessed one.

After confirming the connection between the other party and the Persian headquarters, Yang Xiao began to notice another problem. It was now clear that Shici was working for someone else; what kind of person could make her willingly work for him?

Or was Shi Ci being threatened? After all, that person was ruthless and had a cold gaze; he didn't seem like a normal person at all. Yang Xiao recalled the person who wanted his life, and even though he had experienced many storms in the martial world, he still felt a shiver run down his spine.

So, is poetry aiding and abetting evil, or is it something we cannot control?

Hong Qigong turned around and saw Yang Xiao staring intently at the poems. He immediately nudged him with his hand. He was reminding the other man to behave himself on someone else's turf, or he'd be in trouble again. Of course, he knew Yang Xiao just wanted to investigate the poems' identity, to find out if she had any connection with the Persian headquarters or the Ming Cult, but outsiders didn't know that.

It would be really interesting if Yang Xiao were mistaken for a womanizer and beaten up.

After being reminded by Hong Qigong, Yang Xiao withdrew his probing gaze.

Poetry, however, led the way the whole time, seemingly oblivious to the fact that someone was watching her. But her martial arts skills were considerable; how could she not have noticed? She was simply deliberately ignoring it.

"Seventh Master." Ling Hao stood at the door to greet him. She saw Hong Qigong and waved to him with a smile. Reuniting with an old friend was a joyous occasion, and she was naturally happy.

"Linghao, it's been a long time! Hahaha." Hong Qigong was also very happy to see Linghao and walked forward with a smile. He glanced at the person standing next to Linghao and said with a smile, "Young Master Yu, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Gongzi Yu nodded to Hong Qigong, "It's been a long time." Then his gaze fell on Yang Xiao behind Hong Qigong, and he raised an eyebrow, "Left Envoy Yang."

"My name is Yang Xiao. I apologize for the intrusion." Yang Xiao shouldn't have been so polite, but he felt a little strange when he saw Gongzi Yu. He didn't seem to be the one who wanted to kill him back then. Although they looked exactly alike, their temperaments were very different.

That person was like a demon crawling out of the darkest corner; one wrong move and you'd be torn to pieces. The person before them, while also dangerous, didn't have that reckless, ruthless attitude. Could they be twins?

"Let's go inside and talk," Ling Hao said with a smile.

"Alright," Hong Qigong replied. "It's a rare treat for us to meet. You must serve me the best wine and food; I'm really craving it." Since arriving at this pass, he'd had plenty of other things to do, but his palate had been truly neglected. Sigh, there was nothing he could do. He couldn't let his brothers endure such hardship while he enjoyed fine wine and food, could he? That wouldn't do.

However, if his friends insisted on entertaining him, that would be a different story. In this respect, Hong Qigong was quite adept at navigating the situation indirectly.

Ling Hao laughed upon hearing this and said, "Don't worry, how could I mistreat my friends? As for Shici, please have someone send over a jar of good wine, along with some suitable snacks." Although she didn't drink, she didn't forbid others from drinking, nor did she ask them not to.

"Okay, young lady."

"That's wonderful." Hong Qigong looked at Shici. "Miss Shici, thank you for your help."

"Chief Hong is too kind. This is simply Shici's duty." Shici nodded to them, then turned and left.

Yang Xiao's gaze involuntarily followed the poems.

Ling Hao raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled. Strange. Wasn't Yang Xiao supposed to be causing trouble for A Yu? Why was he so polite and refined towards A Yu, focusing instead on the poetry? Was there something wrong with the poetry?

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Author's note: Goodnight, muah! [kissing emoji]