Chapter 170: Yueyou Study, Three Locks in the Secret Room
"What happened to the wound on Fifth Sister's head?"
Xiao Qingxu and Shang Yuwan were sitting in the carriage, facing each other.
Shang Yuwan shook her head. "I don't know. But it should be related to that Noble Lady Yue."
She wanted to ask at that time, but seeing Xiao Qinggu's expression, she gave up in the end.
Xiao Qingxu was silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you for her hard work."
He and Shang Yuwan at least protected their families, but Xiao Qinggu was... the only one who dared not and could not show it too obviously was Xiao Tong.
Shang Yuwan leaned back, folding her arms across her chest, "I actually hope the princess can be more ruthless."
Xiao Tong had made a big mistake before because Xiao Qinggu had always held back on them. If he continued to do the same as before, not only Xiao Tong himself, but even Xiao Qinggu would suffer because of his soft-heartedness.
After this incident, Shang Yuwan didn't believe that Xiao Qinggu didn't see anything.
"Still no news?"
Xiao Qingxu sighed, "No."
Because Kyoto is full of spies, the guests of Baijialou need to be cautious, and the progress will naturally be slowed down.
But now most of the possible searches in Kyoto have been done, but there is still no news about Shang Mingqi.
Shang Yuwan's heart sank a little.
Could it be that Emperor Chengming was behind this? He was the only one in Kyoto who could do this.
Shang Yuwan was worried, and so was Xiao Qingxu.
Every day while searching for people in Kyoto, he prayed that nothing would happen to Shang Mingqi.
When Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu returned to Prince Qi's Mansion, it was already time for dinner.
At this time, the Yue family was also having dinner at the table.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma, I have something to do, so I'll leave first." Yue Shuang ate two bowls of rice and ran away.
Madam Yue saw this and scolded her, "Little girl, you've been eating since March and then running away. What on earth are you doing? Is there anyone here like you?"
Yue You silently put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand, "Dad, Mom, Grandma, take your time to eat. I have something to do, so I will leave first."
Madam Yue: “?”
Mrs. Qu said worriedly, "There's been a lot going on in the camp these past two months. You should take good care of yourself."
Yuezhu didn't react much, just nodded and said, "Go ahead."
"Yes." Yue You bowed and went out.
Madam Yue muttered, "It's fine if You'er has something to do in the military camp, but what is Shuang'er trying to do? She's so rude. How will she survive in her husband's family after she marries?"
While she was chattering here, Yue You caught up with Yue Shuang on the other side.
"Brother? What are you doing here?"
Yue You glanced at her calmly, "Are you still planning on not letting him go?"
Yue Shuang was silent for a moment, then said, "Brother, do you want me to release him?"
"If you don't let him go, when Prince Qi comes to search your house, it will be difficult to say whether you are saving him or killing him."
Yue Shuang sighed.
"Wait a little longer."
Yue You asked, "Waiting for what?"
"Wait until he opens his mouth. That child is indeed worthy of being from the Shang family. He's so stubborn at such a young age. He's willing to eat, but he won't talk."
Yue You also thought of it and couldn't help but sigh.
What a hassle.
The brother and sister secretly went to the small kitchen to get some food, and then sneaked into Yue You's study.
Yueyou walked to the deer head hanging in the room and reached out to press the deer's nose.
A slight "click" sound came into my ears, and the shelves containing books and antiques slowly moved aside.
The secret passage that was blocked by a frame suddenly appeared, and the brother and sister went in one after another with food boxes.
There were candles lit in the secret passage, so the visibility was not too dark. After walking along a winding path, the two of them finally arrived at a secret room locked with three locks.
Shang Mingqi was huddled in a corner wearing clean clothes. His little hands, hugging his legs, were covered with calluses, and his once fair face had turned much yellower and darker.
He stared silently at the brother and sister as they opened the door and walked towards him.
Yue You glanced at him and put the food box in his hand on the table.
Yue Shuang called Shang Mingqi over, "What are you standing there for? It's time to eat."
Shang Mingqi frowned and looked at them.
"When are you going to let me out?"
Yue Shuang and Yue You's eyes lit up at the same time.
The brother and sister came up to Shang Mingqi and squatted down.
Yue Shuang said, "You're finally willing to speak. Tell me, your sister... Is your eldest sister the one that Prince Qi brought back to the capital?"
Yueyou asked more precisely: "She is still alive. She has always been alive. Am I right?"
Shang Mingqi looked left and right, kept his mouth shut and said nothing.
Yue Shuang and Yue You waited for a while and became discouraged.
Yue Shuang waved her hand. "Okay, then don't tell me. Let's eat first. I need to take it back after we finish eating."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.
Yue Shuang and Yue You were both shocked.
Shang Mingqi's eyes lit up, "Sister..."
"You'er, Shuang'er, open the door."
It's Yuezhu's voice.
"......" Shang Mingqi wilted. His legs, which were about to straighten up, retracted again, and his little face was tense.
Yueyou and Yueshuang looked at each other in surprise.
Yue Shuang: Open?
Yue You: ...Just open it, I didn’t expect to keep it a secret forever.
Yue Shuang took a step back: If you want to open it, go ahead and open it.
Yue Youqi laughed, pointed at Yue Shuang, and then went to open the door.
Yue Zhu is not good at speaking and is usually gentle to others, but this does not mean that he has no deterrent power when he gets angry. Yue You and Yue Shuang have never dared to contradict Yue Zhu since they were young.
When Yue Zhu waited until Yue You opened the door, the first person he saw was Shang Mingqi with a wary look on his face.
The two, one big and one small, looked at each other. One had a complicated look, while the other one was full of vigilance and hatred.
Shang Mingqi's eyes met Yue Zhu's, and he subconsciously tightened his wrist. Feeling that the sharp piece of porcelain was still there, he felt a little more confident.
Yue Zhu was silent for a moment, then said, "...The Langjiang envoy will stay in Kyoto for five days. After five days, you will come with me."
Shang Mingqi was stunned. This person didn't kill him? Why? Why?
Because of guilt?
Shang Mingqi's mouth twitched and he almost laughed out loud.
That's really disgusting!
Yue Zhu looked at his troubled children and said, "You two, wait until he finishes his meal and then come to see me with the food box."
Yue You and Yue Shuang whispered in unison, "Yes."
As soon as Yue Zhu left, Yue Shuang hurriedly pulled Shang Mingqi up.
"Qier, good brother, I haven't treated you badly before, right? Just tell me, tell me some useful information!"
If Yuezhu can't give an explanation, neither she nor her brother will have an easy life!
Shang Mingqi glanced at her coldly, his expression totally unlike that of a seven-year-old child.
"Although your father was acting according to orders, he still owes my Shang family a debt—especially to you."
Yue Shuang was stunned, and Yue You's hands slowly clenched into fists.
"My elder sister saved your life and reputation. So what if you saved mine in Kyoto?"
Shang Mingqi's eyes were like cold blades, piercing into Yue Shuang and Yue You's hearts.
"Your father had a close relationship with my uncle, but he didn't even have the courage to stand up. He's not even as good as those minor officials in the court who spoke out for my Shang family."
"You will never be able to repay the Shang family for your entire lifetime."
Shang Mingqi pursed his lips, suppressing the resentment in his heart: "I don't hate you, but that doesn't mean I have no resentment towards you."
After all, he was just a child of seven years old, and his vision was not as far-sighted as Shang Yuwan and Twelve.
He only knew that Yue Zhu and his uncle had a good relationship. His father had also said that his uncle had taken good care of Yue Zhu in the military camp when he was young. Otherwise, Yue Zhu would have made countless enemies for the Yue family just by relying on his mouth.
The elder sister had saved Yue Shuang, and that was a lifetime favor. Call him short-sighted or narrow-minded, Shang Mingqi hated Yue Zhu and the entire Yue family.
If Shang Yuwan had not taught him not to resent others just because he did not get help, Shang Mingqi would have pointed at their noses and called them heartless.
In Shang Mingqi's view, any bystander who has received favors from his Shang family is no different from the villain who destroyed the Shang family!
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