Chapter 443 I Came Just in Time
This house looked no different from the other houses around it. As soon as they arrived, the people waiting outside immediately came forward and said to Liu Ze, "Master, you are finally here."
This man has a typical Daxia appearance, about fifty or sixty years old, and looks like an old servant who looks after the house here.
But Liu Ze's attitude made Ji Yunshu feel that this person's identity was extraordinary.
Liu Ze was originally sitting in the carriage, but when he saw this man, he immediately got out of the carriage himself. His usual arrogance was gone, and his tone was subconsciously respectful: "I encountered something on the way and was delayed. I'm sorry to have kept Uncle Li waiting for a long time."
The first reaction when meeting someone is to explain proactively.
Ji Yunshu blinked and asked Liu Yan, "Who is this person? Why is Master Liu so respectful to him?"
Liu Yan was already used to being asked directly about things she didn't know. She lowered her head and said, "He was my grandfather's disciple, so the younger generations should be respectful when they meet him. Doesn't your family have such a rule?"
Ji Yunshu said disdainfully, "Yes, they do, but they're just pretending. Who would really take these people seriously?"
Liu Yan felt that Ji Yunshu's words were very consistent with her personality, and she smiled in agreement, "I thought I was the only one who thought so."
Ji Yunshu blurted out: "You haven't seen it..."
Halfway through her speech, she seemed to realize something and changed her words temporarily, "Some people don't even respect their elders, let alone the people around them."
Liu Yan felt a little regretful. If Ji Yunshu hadn't reacted so quickly, his identity might have been exposed.
But since the other party was deliberately concealing the truth, she couldn't ask any more questions. She smiled and asked, "Really? Is there really anyone who isn't afraid of being accused of being unfilial?"
"What kind of things can't happen in a big family? Besides, the family members always suffer together. If something like this really happened, they wouldn't let outsiders know."
Ji Yunshu felt that Liu Yan was still limited by her status and had too little experience.
The two men were whispering in the car, and the master and servant outside also exchanged polite greetings.
Uncle Li had the carriage driven directly into the yard, and only then did Ji Yunshu follow Liu Yan out of the carriage.
Liu Ze has already told Uncle Li about Ji Yunshu's situation.
Uncle Li said apologetically, "I didn't know you had a distinguished guest coming. I'm sorry I couldn't entertain you well. I'll have someone clean up the guest house."
Ji Yunshu said, "Thank you for your trouble."
After hearing her say this, Liu Ze had to give up his plan of letting Ji Yunshu and Liu Yan live in the same yard.
For him, Ji Yunshu now is someone he needs to keep a close eye on.
But it can't be too obvious.
Liu Yan also understood what Liu Ze meant and said to Ji Yunshu, "This is your first time in Mobei Royal City. If there's anything you're not used to, be sure to tell me."
Ji Yunshu replied casually, "Of course. We've been through thick and thin together. I'll tell you if I have anything to say."
Liu Yan then smiled and said, "That's good. Don't be polite with me. The guesthouse has been empty for a while, so it will take some time to clean up. We traveled early this morning, so you must be tired. Come to my place and rest for a while."
Ji Yunshu seemed to have no idea what she was planning, and said without any hesitation: "Okay, now that you mention it, I'm really tired."
Liu Yan took the person back to her own yard.
Liu Ze went to the study with Uncle Li.
As soon as they sat down, Uncle Li asked, "That girl?"
He is a subordinate of Old Man Liu, lives in Mobei all year round, and is in charge of the Liu family's affairs here.
Out of caution, it is always necessary to ask when you see a stranger.
Not only was this girl brought back, but Liu Yan also had to keep her under her watch. There must be something special about her.
Liu Ze recounted his encounter with Ji Yunshu, but he did not mention his intention to take advantage of Ji Yunshu, nor did he mention that he had asked Huo Cong to kill the other's lover.
It was only briefly explained that Ji Yunshu came from a wealthy family but eloped with someone, and came to Mobei to avoid being hunted by his family, but also to sell goods, probably to plan for his future life.
Uncle Li immediately sensed something was wrong: "Didn't she elope with someone? Where's her lover?"
Liu Ze had no choice but to say, "I don't know what's wrong with Huo Cong. He kidnapped someone and killed him."
Uncle Li knew Liu Ze very well. When he heard this, he knew that Liu Ze was hiding something. However, he did not ask for the truth. He just said, "This woman cannot stay."
People from big families are naturally good at observing people's words and expressions, and Liu Ze knew what Uncle Li meant.
After pondering for a moment, he continued, "I don't have any special intentions in keeping her, but she has two boxes of exquisite glassware, which are very valuable. So I guess the family behind her may have the formula for glass. If such an opportunity comes, wouldn't it be a pity to miss it?"
Uncle Li thought that Liu Ze was attracted by the other person's beauty, but he didn't expect there was such a hidden secret.
However, he was still clear-headed: "As the young master said, the family behind her is not easy to deal with. Even if we capture her, we may not be able to obtain the formula of Liuli. By then, I am afraid that the loss will outweigh the gain."
Everyone knows what these four words "Liuli Formula" mean.
The family that can keep such a thing is definitely not an ordinary one.
"If it were before, I would naturally not have thought of this, but now, our family urgently needs something like this. It can make money quickly."
Liu Ze felt that things had come to this point and it would be a pity to give up.
Uncle Li couldn't resist the temptation, and finally said, "Never mind. Everything you do comes with risks, but compared to the benefits of this, these risks are nothing. If it goes well this time, you might as well give it a try."
He believed that Liu Ze had plenty of ways to conquer a woman.
Seeing that he had finally convinced him, Liu Ze breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I understand. Thank you, Uncle Li, for your help."
Uncle Li sighed and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, young master."
Liu Ze quickly said, "As long as it concerns the Liu family, it's all my responsibility."
Uncle Li drank a cup of tea before continuing, "The situation in Mobei isn't looking good right now. The King of Mobei is hell-bent on war for some reason, and is trying to persuade the Queen's family to agree to go to war. The Queen is distracted by the Princess's death, so I'm afraid this war will inevitably break out sooner or later."
Liu Ze smiled and said, "It seems I came just in time."
"That's right. We don't have a choice anyway."
The two looked at each other and said nothing more.
Uncle Li saw that Liu Ze looked unhappy and thought he was tired from traveling, so he said, "Young Master, go back and have a good rest. Things here are not urgent."
Liu Ze was indeed feeling unwell, so he went to rest.
Ji Yunshu was arranged by Liu Yan to live in her own courtyard.
"If you need anything, just tell me. Don't be polite to me."
"When have I ever been polite to you? Well, if you have nothing else to do, go back and rest."
Ji Yunshu decisively returned to his room.
Closing the door, it seemed as if everything was blocked outside.
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