Chapter 277 The Symbol of the Young Master's Status
"Didn't you say Lianyin smelled nice last night? You said you smelled it at the Hu family's house, did you smell it on the Yuan family members?"
Wei Jingchen did not answer her question, but instead asked her another question.
"It seems so. You remember Yuan Qinghuai, right? The one who secretly went into Xuyangzhou?"
He was being hunted down by members of the Yuan family, who were in Hujiabao.
That's the aroma I smelled!
This time Yun Zhao didn't lie; she did indeed smell the fragrance.
It was just a smell from wild animals.
"We guessed it was the Yuan family last night, and we were planning to investigate."
In the middle of the night, the boatman brought news that all the cargo on board had been stolen.
"Huh? Who's so capable that they stole an entire ship?!"
Yun Zhao was stunned.
Wei Jingchen gave her a deep look but didn't reply.
Yun Zhao felt a chill run down his spine, and then he chuckled, speaking in an ambiguous tone.
"Yes, I don't know who's so skilled, there wasn't a single trace left."
"Could Hu Yiyang's escape be related to the Hu family?"
After pretending to think deeply for a while, Yun Zhao came to this conclusion.
"If there really is someone, it might really be the Hu family."
After all, they were acquainted with the Yuan family, so it was normal for them to know what the Yuan family was transporting.
Wei Jingchen looked away and didn't delve any further into the matter.
Yun Zhao lowered her head and continued eating her porridge, while raising her eyelids to look him over.
"how?"
Are you hungry? Want to eat together?
Yun Zhao extended a friendly invitation to him, even pushing the dried fruit from her small pocket in front of him.
"It's delicious, would you like some?"
Seeing her furtive expression, Wei Jingchen chuckled.
He gently tapped her forehead and said indulgently, "Alright, I won't eat yours."
He then took out a small purse from his bosom and tied it around her waist with his own hands.
"What's this?"
Yun Zhao looked down at the small purse; the embroidery was quite good, almost comparable to that of the embroiderers in the palace.
"These are dried fruits from the clouds, for you to eat on your way back to the city. They're perfect for when you're sick and your mouth tastes bitter."
His beautiful fingers tied a bow on the string of the small purse, and he smiled as he pointed to the pattern on the purse.
It's a little baby holding a big sunflower seed; the chubby baby is very cute.
"Like you."
He laughed.
Yun Zhao: ...
She's not that chubby, is she?
Fine, she's a child now anyway, being a little chubby is healthier than being skinny!
Yun Zhao stingily took back his dried fruit.
"What, you're really not going to let me eat?"
Wei Jingchen teased her with a smile.
"Does the prestigious Listening Rain Pavilion need my little snacks?"
Yun Zhao looked angry and tilted his head back to finish the rest of the porridge.
"Hahaha! I apologize, don't be angry."
Wei Jingchen pushed a small box in front of her.
"What's this?"
Open the small box, and inside lies a jade pendant carved from mutton fat jade.
The shape is that of a raindrop, with the character "君" (jun) engraved on it.
Yun Zhao's fingertips, hidden in his sleeve, trembled slightly.
This is the symbolic jade pendant of "Young Master Jun" of Tingyu Pavilion.
It is said that whoever possesses this jade pendant must obey the entire Listening Rain Pavilion.
In her past life, when she got married, Young Master Jun did not come to see her off, but only sent someone to deliver this jade pendant to her.
Unfortunately, this jade pendant was lost during the plague in Huainan in my previous life.
Now the jade pendant is back in her hands.
"This is my jade pendant. Wherever there is a Listening Rain Pavilion, you can keep it."
If you take the jade pendant to the Listening Rain Pavilion's territory, they will all obey your commands.
I'll be a bit busy lately. Consider this your payment for helping me look after the house, okay?
Aren't you going back to Linjia Village?
Yun Zhao looked at him and asked.
"I will go back, but I'll be spending less time at home, as you know."
My parents have no martial arts skills whatsoever, but Zhao Zhao is now a formidable figure protected by two tigers.
Could you help me take care of the house around the house for a while?
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhao readily accepted the jade pendant.
She patted her chest, tilted her head back proudly, and said, "Don't worry, it's all covered!"
"Then thank you, Zhaozhao."
Wei Jingchen smiled gently.
After having breakfast, Yun Zhao and Scarface went to the small hill.
The wild beast, which had been hiding all night, slowly emerged and reluctantly nuzzled her hand.
"Alright, we've avenged ourselves. Everyone, feel free to go back to the mountains if you want. Just be careful in the future and stay away from traps!"
She came to say goodbye.
Last night, she had Xiaohua bring over a hundred fruits to the hillside and distribute them to everyone.
They were also given ample time to consider.
Should we follow her or return to the mountains?
The little flower rubbed against her hand, letting out a soft murmur of reluctance.
"I know you have family to take care of. Go back now. If you have the chance in the future, bring them to Linjia Village to visit me!"
Yun Zhao was very reluctant to see Xiao Hua leave.
It was very clever, and Yun Zhao originally wanted it to stay.
But its family needs it, and Yun Zhao won't force it.
In the end, two little foxes stayed behind, and several wolves also stayed to keep her company.
The other wild animals returned to the mountains and forests.
Xiao Hua looked back every few steps, and finally, as if she had made up her mind, she disappeared into the mountains with her family.
When Wei Jingchen saw Yun Zhao off to the carriage, Yun Zhao was still a little dejected.
"I'll go back to Linjia Village in a couple of days, and I'll pick you up in Fengyun City then?"
"real?"
Yun Zhao was quite pleased and looked up at him with surprise.
Looking into the little dumpling's bright eyes, Wei Jingchen's expression softened considerably.
"Yes, really."
Yun Zhao then happily boarded the carriage.
Wei Jingchen only turned and left after the carriage disappeared from sight.
In the shadows, Old Qian cracked sunflower seeds and shook his head.
He clearly sent people to protect the Wei family in Linjia Village; the so-called reward was just an excuse.
"Why do you think the young master is so good to this little dumpling?"
Old Qian was somewhat envious.
That's a symbol of a young master's status!
Tingyu Pavilion has been developing quite well in recent years; it might even become a royal merchant in the future!
Lianyin rolled her eyes.
"Are you as cute as Zhaozhao? You have such a big face and you want the young master's jade pendant!"
"Hey, I was pretty cute when I was five!"
Everyone glared at him with disdain.
They all grew up together, what nonsense is he spouting?
Inside the carriage, Yun Zhao was stroking the jade pendant in his sleeve.
Feeling a bit annoyed, I lifted the car curtain and stuck my head out to get some fresh air.
If Wei Jingchen is indeed Wei Junyan, then Wei Junyan only became so cruel later on.
Even now, Wei Junyan remains that gentle young man who strives to become stronger in order to protect his family.
Yun Zhao took a deep breath and put the packet of poisoned dried fruit back into his spatial storage.
Would someone as intelligent as Wei Jingchen really like a cunning fool like Ling Xuerou?
Young Master Jun is Wei Junyan. Since he knows that Ling Xuerou is the kind of treacherous person, how could he like someone like that?
Moreover, Young Master Jun and she were on good terms.
When she got married, the young master Jun did not arrive, but he gave her the jade pendant that symbolized her status.
She was, after all, a sworn sister of some importance to Young Master Jun.
Even if Wei Junyan became ruthless in just a few years, he wouldn't be so cruel as to kill her entire family, would he?
Ugh, my head hurts so much.
It seems she really is sick.
Yun Zhao pulled his head back, took out two pills, and drank some spiritual spring water.
Seeing the child's listless appearance, Lie Xuanyi asked with concern, "Do you want to take a nap?"
It will take some time to get back to Fengyun City by carriage from here.
"Um……"
She responded with a word and then drifted off to sleep.
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