Chapter 250: Is There a Ghost?
Human hearts are made of flesh and blood. Yu Zhiyi's first concrete impression of the word "mother" came from Yao Shi.
She didn't refuse any longer: "Then thank you, Aunt Yao."
Yao patted her on the shoulder: "Go on, have a safe trip."
Yu Zhiyi nodded.
The carriage rumbled out of the city gate.
As the carriage drove further and further away, Yao felt a deep sense of loss.
Ultimately, it was her son who was not blessed.
Thinking of her son filled Yao with depression.
That silly boy didn't appreciate Yi'er when she was in the manor, but now that she's gone, he's started reminiscing about the past.
What's the use of it?
The carriage traveled smoothly for a hundred miles and arrived outside Dahe County before nightfall, entering the city just before the gates closed.
Jiang Liuyun had been driving all day, but being a vigorous young man, he didn't feel tired at all. After entering the city, he was even more radiant: "Sister, there are still more than four hundred li to go. After passing six more prefectures, we will be home."
Yu Zhiyi felt that the boy's energy was ridiculously abundant.
She was tired of riding in a carriage, yet she was still so energetic.
The group planned to find the largest inn in the city to stay in, but unfortunately, the large inn called Yuelai Inn, although it had empty rooms, only had three rooms left.
Yu Zhiyi and her group consisted of twenty-four people, and no matter how hard they tried to squeeze in, they couldn't make it.
The group didn't want to live separately, so they had to find another place to stay.
After asking around, we finally found a guesthouse with about ten empty rooms in a remote area.
Although the inn is in a remote location, the environment is quite nice. There is a two-story building in front and a large courtyard in the back, which is used to store horse-drawn carriages.
Jiang Liuyun stepped off the carriage first, lifting the curtain to reveal a bright smile: "Sister, come down."
He extended his hand.
He discovered this after a long period of research in the capital.
Noble ladies in the capital city often had someone help them get out of their carriages.
He hadn't remembered it when they were at the gate of Shengjing City, and he was annoyed about it all day. He kept waiting for his sister to leave the carriage again so he could show off the skills he had learned.
Jiang Yuchuan could hardly bear to look.
The brat only learned the basics and didn't notice at all that those noble ladies all had bicycles with footrests.
More particular noble ladies would use the backs of servants as pedals, while those who were a little kinder and reluctant to use servants would use small wooden stools or specially made step-like pedals.
He silently took out several planks from the bags on both sides of the carriage, and skillfully moved the planks between them. Soon, the planks were assembled into a step-like platform, which he placed under Yu Zhiyi's feet.
Yu Zhiyi: "..."
There's absolutely no need for that.
Both father and son meant well, so she didn't refuse. However, after Li Rou came down, she said, "I'm not that delicate. There's no need for all this formality."
Jiang Liuyun raised an eyebrow: "That won't do. My sister is a government official, unlike us Jianghu people. She has to have the proper pomp and circumstance."
Yu Zhiyi's brow twitched: "But I'm going to the martial world, so I should do as the Romans do."
Jiang Liuyun waved her hand dismissively: "No need. An older sister is an older sister, she should have her own style. If anyone dares to gossip, I'll rip their tongue out and tie it up like a pretzel!"
Yu Zhiyi: "..."
After she refused again, Jiang Yuchuan realized that she really didn't want to be the center of attention. Seeing that his silly son was still trying to persuade her, he slapped him across the face: "You idiot, your sister wants to keep a low profile. What you're doing will only bother her."
Jiang Liuyun was taken aback: "Huh? Is that so?"
He was a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered up: "You're right, even without all these formalities, my sister is still the most dazzling lady in the crowd!"
Yu Zhiyi: "..."
My teeth feel a little sore.
This was the first time she had ever heard someone praise her for being like a lady from a respectable family.
That compliment was quite original.
Suddenly, she frowned and looked at the inn in front of her.
In an instant, his eyes turned cold.
Noticing the change in her expression, Jiang Yuchuan asked, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with this inn?"
Upon hearing this, the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an glanced at Yu Zhiyi but said nothing.
Yu Zhiyi pursed her lips: "This shop is surrounded by a very strong yin energy."
The Jiang father and son immediately showed wary expressions.
The heir of the Marquis of Wu'an glanced at Yu Zhiyi again, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
He didn't believe in these mystical things at all.
When his father helped him get the position of deputy commander, he thought it was because his father had extraordinary abilities. He never expected that his father and mother would both want him to go to the Prime Minister's residence to thank that young mistress, Madam Du.
His mother also told him a bunch of bizarre things.
Especially his brother and that You Bingyue.
He just found it absurd.
How could someone who was nearly beaten to death possibly fall in love with their abuser?
His mother also talked about how he almost drowned when he was a child all the time.
But he himself didn't feel anything.
It was all just a coincidence.
Fortunately, there was something going on in the palace at the time, so he went to the palace and worked for several days in a row. When he got home, he was so tired that he slept for a day and a night.
From then on, whenever his mother mentioned that he should personally visit her to express his gratitude, he would make excuses to decline.
Over time, his mother finally gave up and never mentioned thanking him again.
He thought his business with this charlatan was finally over, but to his surprise, His Majesty ordered him to escort the woman to Tian'an County.
He also gave her the official position of a third-rank prefect.
Now, no matter how much he disbelieved in this charlatan, he could no longer show it.
"Sister, is this shop haunted?"
Jiang Liuyun lowered his voice, but his wet eyes were full of excitement.
Yu Zhiyi: "..." What is this unlucky kid so excited about?
Does he think that just because he's a martial arts master, he can use his skills to fight ghosts?
Worried that the unfortunate child might cause trouble, she didn't say anything more: "Let's go in and take a look first."
He further instructed, "Don't say anything out of turn once you're inside. Act according to the situation."
The heir of the Marquis of Wu'an subtly curled his lip.
They actually put on quite a convincing act.
Is she planning to take credit for getting through the night safely after leaving the store tomorrow, saying it's all because everyone listened to her and wasn't bothered by the store's evil spirits?
He saw right through these charlatans' tricks.
Yu Zhiyi seemed oblivious to the disdain of the Marquis of Wu'an's heir.
Jiang Yuchuan, however, noticed that the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard was acting strangely and gave him a cold look.
The heir of the Marquis of Wu'an seemed oblivious to Jiang Yuchuan's gaze, his expression having already returned to its usual aloof and indifferent state.
Jiang Yuchuan narrowed his cold eyes slightly.
Hopefully, this guy won't cause trouble for my daughter.
Otherwise... don't blame him for not giving this deputy commander any face.
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