"I'm fine."
Xiao Yu held Jin Mulan's hand, gently shook his head, and said, "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine in a little while!"
Despite this, Xiao Yu's expression was not as relaxed as he claimed.
Xiao Yu had never felt this heavy-hearted when his father and several brothers died in battle.
Because he had just transmigrated at that time, he had no feelings for his father and brothers, and dying on the battlefield was different from dying for Xiao Yu... Zhou An died because of Xiao Yu, although it was an indirect cause!
“If Madam Xiao and Shen Youyu saw you like this, they would definitely be worried about you.”
After a pause, Jin Mulan comforted him in this way.
Xiao Yu looked at Jin Mulan and said, "And what about you?"
"I... am naturally worried too."
Jin Mulan glared at him, annoyed, and said, "If I wasn't worried, why would I be here comforting you?"
Yes, how could she not worry about herself? She was just too proud to say it out loud, so she used her mother and Shen Youyu to remind herself not to continue being sad.
"Of course I know my wife is worried about me, but I just want to hear you say it yourself."
Xiao Yu gripped Jin Mulan's hand tightly, feeling the gloom in his heart finally dissipate somewhat. He said in a deep voice, "Let's go back to the Xiao Prince's Mansion first, and then go to Zhou An's house..."
"Um."
Jin Mulan nodded slightly and rode away with Xiao Yu again.
...
Prince Xiao's Mansion.
Seeing that Xiao Yu had returned safely, Shen Youyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The same was true for Madam Xiao and the women of the Xiao family.
Xiao Yu is the only remaining man in the Xiao family. If something were to happen to him, Madam Xiao wouldn't dare to think about anything else...
"Yu'er".
Sitting in her wheelchair, Madam Xiao called out urgently, "Let me see, are you hurt?"
"No."
Xiao Yu walked to Madam Xiao's side, squatted down, and forced a smile: "I slept in the workshop all night last night, and nothing happened."
"That's good, that's good!"
Madam Xiao was finally relieved.
Shen Youyu and the women of the Xiao family, standing nearby, were also relieved.
He comforted his mother.
Afterwards, Xiao Yu gave Shen Youyu a few more instructions: "Wife, I still have things to do, and I may have to sleep in the workshop again tonight, so don't worry."
"Um."
Shen Youyu stared at Xiao Yu with her watery eyes, sensing something was amiss.
Even if Xiao Yu disguised himself well, how could Shen Youyu, as his wife, not notice?
Xiao Yu didn't want to talk about it, not wanting her to worry, so Shen Youyu didn't ask. She nodded gently and said, "Shilang, remember to be careful..."
"Um."
Xiao Yu nodded.
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him."
Seeing that Shen Youyu seemed hesitant to speak, Jin Mulan took the initiative to speak.
Just now, Shen Youyu wanted to say these things, but considering that she and Jin Mulan were both Xiao Yu's wives, it seemed a bit... inappropriate for her to ask Jin Mulan to take care of Xiao Yu!
In modern terms, it's too much tea.
Fortunately, Jin Mulan saw through Shen Youyu's thoughts.
Although Jin Mulan knew that Xiao Yu was a Grandmaster, there weren't many people in the capital who could actually harm him...
However, Shen Youyu was unfamiliar with martial arts. To her, she only knew that a Grandmaster was a powerful concept, but she didn't know the specifics.
Hearing Jin Mulan's assurance, Shen Youyu was finally completely relieved.
In her mind, Jin Mulan was the number one female general of the Great Xia Dynasty, and her strength was definitely greater than Xiao Yu's.
Similarly, Liu Aoxue, as the daughter of the number one grandmaster, is definitely stronger than Xiao Yu.
Shen Youyu had this impression because when Liu Aoxue came to break off the engagement, it was Jin Mulan and Liu Aoxue who protected Xiao Yu... And although Xiao Yu was also very good at fighting, in front of Shen Youyu, he was only fighting some thugs.
Therefore, it's understandable that Shen Youyu is so worried.
Reassure your wife.
Xiao Yu checked Zhou An's home address, which was in the west of the city.
Originally, Xiao Yu wanted to take some gold, but then he thought that the security in the outer city was not as good as in the inner city, and besides, Zhou An was no longer there. Giving so much gold to Zhou Shi would only harm her.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yu found a large bag and filled it with loose silver coins.
It must have been several hundred taels.
Following the recorded address, they arrived at the west side of the city, inquired around, and finally found Zhou An's house.
It's a fairly nice house, not too big or too small.
Such a house is beneath the notice of the wealthy, but for ordinary people, it is the ideal house.
Xiao Yu knocked on the door a few times.
Who is it?
Soon a middle-aged woman's voice rang out, and at the same time, she opened the door a crack, her eyes wary.
"I am Xiao Yu."
Xiao Yu said.
"Xiao Yu?"
The middle-aged woman paused for two seconds, then suddenly realized and exclaimed excitedly, "You are Prince Xiao, Your Highness... I've heard my husband, Old Zhou, mention you. This humble woman pays her respects to Your Highness."
After saying that, the middle-aged woman was about to kneel down to Xiao Yu.
"Sister-in-law, get up quickly."
Xiao Yu quickly reached out and pulled the middle-aged woman back. How could he bear to make her kneel before him?
"Your Highness, what brings you to my home?"
Li Lan asked, somewhat puzzled. Clearly, she wasn't the kind of meticulous and clever woman... not stupid, but rather someone with a carefree personality, unable to keep things to herself, the kind of straightforward nature.
"Mother, who are you talking to?"
A little boy's voice came from behind Li Lan.
The little boy looked to be about five or six years old, but he was already over a meter tall. He was waving a wooden sword in his hand.
“This is my son, Zhou Zhu.”
Li Lan happily introduced her son to Xiao Yu.
"sister in law……"
Seeing Li Lan's happy expression, Xiao Yu felt reluctant to tell her the truth, as well as Zhou An's son, Zhou Zhu.
Xiao Yu was conflicted. At this moment, he really wanted to tell Li Lan and Zhou Zhu that Zhou An had to go on a business trip to a very far place and might not be back for one or two years, or even three to five years!
Then he handed the money to Li Lan and said, "Take this money and spend it first. I will send more money over later until Zhou An returns."
This straightforward and somewhat carefree woman probably wouldn't think too much about it!
I could probably easily fool her.
However, Xiao Yu was conflicted about whether or not to lie, because lies would eventually be exposed, and Zhou An would never come back.
"What's wrong?"
Finally realizing something was wrong, Li Lan looked at Xiao Yu, who seemed hesitant and his expression was rather unpleasant. She opened her mouth and finally asked, "Your Highness, has something happened to Old Zhou? What's wrong with our Old Zhou?"
Her tone suddenly became very urgent.
After all, why would a prince come to my house for no reason?
Li Lan asked urgently, her voice trembling with tears, "Tell me quickly, Your Highness, what happened to my husband, Lao Zhou? What... what happened?!"
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