Chapter 112 The Sound of Countless Hearts Breaking
Su Xiaoyu had never seen him like this before, and she couldn't help but stare at him, somewhat mesmerized.
So this is what he looks like at work. It's different from the refined and elegant demeanor of a noble young master, and also different from his calm and focused state when reading in the Ink Rhyme Studio.
At this moment, he is the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, who holds the law and strikes fear into the hearts of villains; he is a powerful and imposing court official!
Su Xiaoyu froze, standing there forgetting to react. As a result, she was pushed aside by the panicked pedestrians and almost fell.
"Ouch!" she exclaimed softly, hurriedly regaining her balance.
By the time she finally managed to stand up straight from the crowded throng and brush off her clothes, the group had already swept past and was about to disappear into the street!
[Oh no! They're already gone! I finally managed to wait for them, am I going to miss them again?]
Su Xiaoyu wailed inwardly.
[It's all the young master's fault! Why did he have to be so handsome? He was like a demon descending to earth just now, I was completely mesmerized! What should I do now? If I rush over and call out to him, will he think I've gone mad and have me arrested?]
She's venting her frustrations here, still undecided.
Ahead, Xiao Jingheng, who was traveling at high speed, suddenly pulled on the reins, abruptly stopped, and turned around, his deep gaze sweeping across the bustling crowd behind him like a sharp arrow.
Unfortunately, behind them were densely packed crowds of people, and the voices of some young women discussing the situation.
"Look! That's the young master Xiao from the Yongning Marquis's mansion, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review!"
"Just as rumored, he is handsome and dashing, with an imposing presence..."
"So handsome, even with a cold expression, he's still... quite good-looking!"
"Shh! Keep your voice down. Didn't you see the magistrate returning from a case, exuding a menacing aura? Don't be so rude..."
"If I could catch a glimpse of such a gentleman, I would gladly die..."
These murmurs, mingled with the noise of the crowd, stood out particularly clearly.
Changfeng, standing nearby, also reined in his horse and asked, "Master, what's wrong? Is something amiss?"
"I think I heard the sound of a little fish."
Changfeng followed the gaze and saw that the street was crowded with people, but there was no sign of Xiaoyu Girl.
"Master, you must have misheard. The Second Young Master released the results today, and Miss Xiaoyu went out with the Second Miss early this morning."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingheng frowned even more deeply. He also felt that what Changfeng said made sense.
Perhaps I was just tired from working these past few days and misheard.
He shook his head, suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, and was about to turn his horse around.
But just then, that clear and familiar voice rang in his ears again.
【Aaaaaah! I don't care anymore! So what if I die! For the Second Miss, I'll risk it all. At worst, I'll just get a few glares from the Young Master, or be punished by not being allowed to eat dinner! It's better than anything happening to the Second Miss!】
That voice, that tone... there's no mistake! It's Xiaoyu!
Xiao Jingheng turned around sharply again. This time, his gaze was like that of a sharp hawk, instantly piercing through the gaps in the crowd and locking onto the small figure who was squeezed into a corner and was trying to squeeze out!
It really is her! And she's so anxious, could something have happened at her residence?
Xiao Jingheng's heart tightened.
On this side, Su Xiaoyu used all her strength to finally squeeze out a gap in the crowd and was about to rush towards Xiao Jingheng when, by sheer coincidence, she was tripped by someone.
"oops!"
She lost her balance, cried out in surprise, and fell straight forward, about to fall flat on her face.
Oh no! This is so embarrassing...
She was so frightened that she closed her eyes.
However, the expected pain did not occur.
Just a second before she touched the ground, she felt a tightness around her waist and was pulled by a strong force. The next moment, as the world spun around, she was steadily lifted up, her feet off the ground, and she landed in an embrace that carried a cool, refreshing scent and a faint smell of blood.
Su Xiaoyu opened her eyes in shock, and what came into view was a magnified handsome face.
Xiao Jingheng frowned slightly. His usually calm and unwavering phoenix eyes now clearly reflected her panicked little face, and even a trace of tension that had not been concealed remained.
Su Xiaoyu was stunned, staring blankly at him so close to her, even able to count his long, thick eyelashes.
At that moment, everything around the two of them seemed to have been put on pause.
The once bustling street was now eerily silent.
All the common people, especially the women who had been gossiping and had rosy cheeks, stared wide-eyed at the scene before them in disbelief.
Is this still the same austere and intimidating Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review who dared not look directly at people? Yet now he is... actually holding a little maid in his arms?
Behind him, Changfeng and his other subordinates were all petrified, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.
They had followed their master for so long, and they had never seen him act so intimately with any woman.
And this happened in broad daylight, under the watchful eyes of everyone!
"Oh my god..."
"Who...who is that?"
"Lord Xiao... he actually..."
Several gasps and whispers rose from the crowd, along with the sounds of countless hearts breaking.
Xiao Jingheng seemed to completely ignore everything around him.
He gently set Su Xiaoyu down, and only let go of her hand once she was steady. But his brows were still slightly furrowed.
"What are you doing here? What happened?"
Su Xiaoyu was startled awake when she heard his deep voice.
Oh, right! Second Miss!
She couldn't care less about being shy or embarrassed. In her haste, she grabbed Xiao Jingheng's hand, which he hadn't fully withdrawn yet, and instinctively pulled him toward the other end of the street.
"Young Master, you've come at the perfect time! Come with me quickly, or it will be too late!"
Xiao Jingheng was taken aback by her sudden action. Although he was a little confused, he did not immediately let go of her hand, but let her pull him a few steps.
But Su Xiaoyu had only taken a few steps when she realized something was wrong.
If we try to walk there on foot, the daylily will probably be too cold by then.
She looked around anxiously, her gaze immediately settling on the tall, magnificent, jet-black warhorse beside her.
The horse was large and had a glossy mane; it looked like a formidable opponent.
Su Xiaoyu swallowed hard and sighed inwardly: This horse is too tall. She can't even reach the stirrups when she stands on tiptoe. How is she going to climb up?
She turned to look at Xiao Jingheng, her almond-shaped eyes filled with anxiety: "Young Master, the matter of the Second Miss is settled. I will explain it to you in detail on the way. Let's go quickly!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingheng immediately bent down, put one arm around her shoulder, and slipped the other hand under her knees, lifting her up horizontally with a slight effort.
Then, amidst another low murmur, Su Xiaoyu was swiftly placed in front of the saddle.
"Hold on tight."
He gave the order in a deep voice, then flipped over and sat steadily behind Su Xiaoyu, almost encircling her entirely in his arms.
"drive!"
He spurred the horse, flicked the reins, and the steed let out a long neigh, charging off like an arrow, instantly leaving the stunned crowd behind!
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